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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1949
Page
9
Through 39 home games the club has drawn 196,148 paid admissions, an average of 4,225 per game, with 20 home games remaining. Attendance figures compare with 194,747 fans last season and a 1916 record of 343,607 through 39 games. 39 home games hold steady as two extra games are added this year.
Vince Dundee, former boxing figure, dies today in Boston amid ill health from multiple sclerosis. He defeated Louw Brouillard in 1944, later lost to Teddy Yavesz, and last fought in 1997 losses to Billy Conning. He was brother to Jor Cam den and started boxing in 1977. His widow Canitie and father Lovis Lazzana survive.
Stratton, famed for winning back from a hunting accident, will pitch the opening game Friday night as Seguin White Sox face the Taylor Refiners of Corpus Christi in Rich terfield. State Commissioner Keyry Fenle announced the semi pro tournament start. Brand-new events include opening ceremonies at 7:53 pm and a downtown parade, with teams like the Pis man ih Oilers, San Antonio Aztecs, and defending champions in action.
A jumbled report details Legion Baseball standings and a Tuesday game. Players Aliana Streets, Gus Made, Gene Hendrickson, Ned, and Deena AY Sh are mentioned alongside teams Jefferson Host and Brackenridge. The text notes a schedule and park venues with scattered names and scores amid unclear OCR.
San Antonio Missions pitcher Tommy Fine is slated to start against the Dallas Eagles in Dallas on Wednesday. Dallas counter likely with Wall Ganfranconi after his previous standout win over the Missions in San Antonio. The game features Lenhardt’s 19th homer and late scoring bursts as both clubs pursue a tight Texas League outcome.
The Brackenridge Parks Women’s Golf Association tourney at the park course saw two flight champions: Mrs. Tom Melleran won the first flight with a 92 47 5 and Dorothy Causey took the second division with 95 29 75. Mrs. Reuben Lindsey used only 30 putts to claim a prize donated by Mrs. Morgan.
Lackland's boxing teams advanced in the Air Training Command tourney with the "A" squad holding a narrow lead as semi finals loom. Several bouts produced decisive scores and standout performances among Lackland and Randolph AFB boxers, with finals slated for Thursday.
Harold Scherwitz argues that openness protects fans, players, and officials from harms caused by hidden meetings. He cites a Southwest conference coaches secret football official list as a prime example, saying secrecy breeds distrust, damaged reputations, and public deception, demanding full disclosure in public institutions.
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