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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1948

Page

2

Padres Fall as Missions Rally in Double Loss to Rebels

San Antonio Missions suffer a double defeat to the Dallas Rebels at Mission Stadium, dropping further from sixth place. Lou Hanning and Hook Jett pace the Padres in a rough home stand, while Ken Woolem and Roy Hamsfield lead Dallas with two homers and strong fielding. Herrera leads the poll, and Paul Hintichs earns the win in the opener despite a rough start.

Dallas Rebels San Antonio Missions Mission Stadium Lou Hanning Clarence “Hook Jett Mission Dallas Padres Pete Layden Whr George Fider Gus Mancisa George Archie Madrid Sal Madrid Toledo Charley Grant Madid Depsies Missions Rebels Twin Hill Marty Errante Honda Air Field Fang Ken Woolem Jeffield Wall Roy Hamsfield

Publinx Golf Finals Set in Atlanta

The finals of the national Publinx golf tournament were decided in Atlanta with Ben Hughes of Portland defeating Oliver Kay of Toledo and Mike Ferentz of Long Beach defeating Charley Barnes of Atlanta, advancing to a 3 hole final to decide the championship.

Atlanta Ben Hughes Portland Ore Oliver Kay Toledo Mike Ferentz Long Head Charley Barnes Alanta Day

Ruth Doing as Well as Can Be Expected

New York July 24 Babe Ruth is reported by his personal physician to be doing as well as can be expected. The homerun king has entered a New York town hospital for rest and special treatment after earlier word that he was doing very nicely.

New York Babe Ruth Ruth

Local youths compete in Jefferson gym table tennis tourney

About 300 youngsters crowded Jefferson gym for a city recreation department table tennis tournament. Four age groups contested singles and doubles as Alazan Apache claimed team honors with 34 points, followed by South San Antonio and Hot Wells. numerous players from Alazan Apache, Palmer, and other local clubs participated in a full day of play across 20 tables and multiple divisions.

Tenis We Klds Jefferson Gym City Recreation Department Wneder Tir South San Antonio Hot Wells

Munday and Haas Lead At Midpoint In Reading Open

Rad Munday of New York Country Club and Pred Haas Jr of New Orleans share the 36 hole lead at the Reading Open with 2 over par scores as the final 36 holes begin. Frank Stranshaw of Toledo holds near the top after a strong showing, while several players contend in the field.

Rad Munday New York Country Club Pred Haas Jr New Oriea Haas Peoria Frank Stranshaw Toledo Winnner Simonmpunes Ladi Ad Bed Hartiss Bete Cooper Barby Cher Tol An ‘Aliaer Jimmy Demarst Ae Pesce Shapmeany Mindlecott Fouk Gromil

Tennis Tournament Opens With Multiple Matches Across City Courses

The annual city tennis tournament began Saturday at Highland Park with men’s doubles and mixed doubles starting Sunday and play expected through next week. Top seeds Frank Batkar and Billy Talbert led in singles and doubles semifinals today as rain delayed several matches.

Highland Park Course Pelham Manor Frank Batkar Los Angeles Moylan San Franesco Bragiet Billy Talbert New York Jack Tuer New Orleans Talbert Sidney Schwartz University of Miami Alastair Desmond Marth Glen Cove N. C

Texas League Box Score Report Featuring OULA and Tulsa

A rough box score extract lists players and actions for OULA versus Tulsa with incomplete lines. It mentions pitchers Gilmore Malem Harley Tone and others, plus fielding plays, hits by Lewis Bowie and Boone, and several abbreviations for runs, errors, and outs. The readable fragments reference specific players and inning outcomes amid a cluttered OCR record.

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Local softball semifinals set after district tournament wrap

Spencer Motors faces St. Gerard's in the semi final at 8 45 at San Felso No 1 diamond while B1 Bottiers meet Lackland in the opener. Hill Flyers await the Bottiers Lackland winner. Oakes and Marsden combined for a no hit effort in a Friday game as the Dagrabs fell.

San Felso No. 1 Spencer Motors St. Gerard’s Bottiers Lackland Hill Flyers Spencer’ Motors Dagrabs Charley Oakes Johnny Marsden Oakes Marsden St. Gerard's Texas Chiropractor el Nuevo Mundo

S.A. Natators Set Records at State Swim Meet

San Antonio swimmers set two of three new records on day one of the state TAAF meet in Tyler Friday, as the hosts built a commanding lead at halfway. College Station trails Ft Worth for the team crown, with men’s events dominating the upcoming Saturday program. Jack Tolar Jr, Jim McCann, Mike Muckelroy and Virgil Sleet anchored a 400 meter relay record for San Antonio, while Susan Spice and Dorothy Wolford posted record marks in breaststroke and backstroke respectively.

San Antonio Tylur College Station Shird Ft. Worth Mie Jack Tolar Jr Jim McCann Mike Muckelroy Virgil Sleet Susan Spice Girie’ Siyard Dorothy Wolford el Paso San Aan Jck McCorden Pat Tre Dylerz Olne Sint Gta i Endicott Dallas Smoky Ward Avie Erie Omen Thvard Neta University Pai Toulse Mayer Gloria Goze FY. Worth Oralee Behn Antes Amet Spice Ren Belort Bette Empey Calle Arte Dorothy Woltard Et Puke Buttalls Blank Cal- Inge Seto Bigns Fulma Teint San Antonis Gris Bik Yard Zane Kunelp Fr. Worth I Dumas Antaeeae Obvard College Siglion Bills Mackey San

Legion Baseball tightens grip on second, third place

In a mid July league card Jefferson Post 2 edged Harlandain 50 with five timely hits and a lone extra-base, a home run by Gene Carpenter. Brackenridge Post 10 narrowly defeated Burbank Post 568 on five hits as Bur bank’s 11 hits were wasted by five errors. Also noted were line items from teams and players across the American Legion circuits and a New York note on trainer Sunny Jina Fitzsimmons celebrating his 74th birthday with an early morning start.

Burbank Trey Teegeteon Rawlings Smith Bonnell Snd Fue Garcia New York Sunny Jina Fitzsimmons Gong

Indians and Red Sox Open Crucial Series

The Indians and Red Sox start a pivotal three game set in Boston, with Cleveland leading the league and Boston chasing. The A’s and Browns had rainouts. Detroit’s Tigers impressed, while McCarthy’s Red Sox revived with Mickey Harris beating the White Sox 13 to 1 as Ted Williams and Bobby Doerr starred.

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Negroes Test Golf Rights in Houston City Council Move

The Houston city council voted to seek a court ruling on whether African Americans may pay to use city golf courses. Mayor Oscar Holcombe said several Negroes tested the courses last Sunday offering green fees, but were refused. The council asked the legal department to seek a declaratory judgment.

Houston Sary Ca Ttns Oscar Helcombe Holcombe Legal Départment

Saturday Major Baseball Schedule Before Noon

The schedule lists games across the National and American Leagues with matchups such as Chicago at New York and St Louis at Washington. Other listed games include Philadelphia at Cincinnati and Boston at St Louis with times around morning to afternoon.

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Texas Cup Golf Opens With Amateurs Versus Pros

The 16th Texas Cup golf matches begin at River Crest Country Club as amateurs from Texas face professionals. Nine singles and doubles events run today with fifteen additional singles Sunday to conclude the tournament. Notable amateurs include Felix McKnight as captain and Earl Stewart, Dick McCreary, while Byron Nelson and Lloyd Wadkins lead the professional team.

Ft, Worth Texas Ames Teurs River Crest Country Club Felix McKnight Dallas Earl Stewart Ir Dick McCreary Houston Byron Nelson Lloyd Wadkins Midland Devin Goldman Jack Munager

Barber Collapses On Golf Course Near Pittsburgh

PETISBUNGH July 24 Walter Red Barber New York sportscaster who does Dodgers play by play was reported in satisfactory condition today at Presbyterian hospital Barber collapsed yesterday after playing golf at the Pittsburgh Field Club while traveling with the Dodgers He is described as in satisfactory condition and receiving treatment.

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