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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1950

Page

11

Baseball Roundup Highlights Streaks and Cameos Across Leagues

Recap notes several late season players including Russ Meyer and Milo Cantini, with Konstanty closing for the bullpen. Stan Musial extends a long hitting streak as the Cardinals and Giants chase division leads. Brooks Robinson and Harry Breeden contribute homers as teams press for wins and records in a wide range of matchups.

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Amateur Baseball Schedules Amid Fractured Fragments

Amateur baseball items note Tony's Plage vs Lisoya Tigers at 3 p m Sunday in Lesoya and Big Joe's team seeking a Sunday game. Fer nando Arvetlang reachable. fingers Village to play Beeville Bluejays at Meeville at 3 p m Sunday. Rogers seeks scheduling for Atty 6 13 and 20. Henry Garcia handles inquiries after 7 p m at Burleson St Urvas 6 3607.

Tony Lisoya Tigers Lesoya Big Joe Fernando Arvetlang Fingers Village Beeville Bluejays Meeville Rogers Atty Henry Garcia

Seventh straight win slips by CMEinggil Magliv with late run

Magliv singled off Kdowie Fox to score Al Carl on the Viebuealing run in the seventh as the Giant pitcher settled a fire. He tripled but Jeff grounded out third base before Whitey Lockhain’s fly was caught in left, Gold doubled him up, preserving a 3-2 victory.

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Victoria and Sinton Win in opening games

The Victoria Rosebuds defeated Bosquez Camberve of Rebstown in the semi pro league opener. The Plym ent Oilers of Sinton crushed Ackerly 25 to 1. Alpine Cowboys and Mw Pac AllStars of Kingsville set to meet in the second game. Sinton to play Cotulla in a later doubleheader.

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Stymie to Train For a Comeback

NEW YORK July 27 UP R Traiser Hirsch Jacobs said Stymie would be shipped to Missleburg Virginia to begin training for a possible comeback. Citation topped Stymie's wind this year with earnings of 948,639. Stymie retired last year with 915,485. Trainer Jimmy Jones said Citation had suffered an injury again at Chicago and might never race desi.

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Boston Sox Seem Ready for Late Stretch Drive

The Boston Red Sox despite injuries and lineup shuffles press toward another season-ending push. Matt Balls and Billy Goodman spark offense, while Williams’ elbow and wartime personnel shifts loom large. Manager Cronin, GM Buddy Resar, and a rough patch in Detroit’s lead frame the chase as veterans like Doerr Dropo and Tebbetts drive runs amid wartime roster changes.

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City YMCA Triple A baseball playoffs open at Madison Field

The Madison field hosts two Saturday games to start the city YMCA Triple A league playoffs. Tripp’s Texaco faces Deathes Service at 1 pm, with top teams from each division advancing to a double elimination tourney. The finals set for Saturday August 5 at Madison Field.

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Dallas Releases Vet Heinz Becker

Dallas releases veteran Heinz Becker after outright release by the Dallas Eagles. Becker joined earlier this season and hit .267 in 92 at bats before being removed from the active roster to provide space for Les Studer, a right handed pitcher from Milwaukee.

Dallas Becker Dallas Eagles Eagles Jim Halkard Shreveport Beckee Les Studeser Milwaukee American Assn

Guzman Wins Wrestling Thriller Over Zebra Kid

Miguel Guzman defeated Zebra Kid despite a 104 pound disadvantage, winning the first and third falls at the Wrestlethon arena in four minutes. Rito Romero coached Guzman, with seven straight drop kicks and a twisting head scissors concluding the bout. Billy Raburn twisted his ankle in the semi, ending his participation, as Angelo Martinelli transported him for medical care.

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City Tennis Tourney Hints Record Entries Over 500

City recreation department officials planned the annual city tennis tournament starting Saturday and running through August 6. Entry deadline is 5 p m Thursday with 500 plus entries already on file from defending champions Jesse Pfeiffer and others across divisions including Norton Nixon Seipp Schmitz Miller Cohen and more.

City Recreation Department Deb Towng Jesse Pfeiffer Many Trost Carvel Ethel Norton Mary Margaret Schruitz Dale Miller Aaron Cohen Patty Nixon Mary Seipp Mary Schmitz Frank Goodman Ronnie Walff I'rest Cagvel Marquis Eaton Wd Braswell Billy Bennett Billy Hamilton Gordon Pease Harald Folks John Erle

City softball schedule opens at San Pedro No. 1 diamond

The Beane City league opens at 2 p.m Thursday at San Pedro No 1 with Thompson Motors facing Randolph AFBs WAKs. Night games include Pepsi-Cola vs Alamo dewelry at 8 15 and Lackland AFB WAFL vs Independents with Edgar Tobin Aerial Surveys at 9 30.

Beane City San Pedro Thompson Motors Randolph Afb Waks Pepsi-Cola Alamo Dewelry Lackland Afb WAFL Independents Edgar Tobin Inosed Pete's Brooks Lackland Training Squadron 3737 Monrglow A.C San Pedro Parc Sea Pain No Our Lady of Sorrows Linerson Newman Club Pam San Fernando Sacred Heart Meet St Patriek's Chapel Hot Wells St. John Evangelical Evangelial Baptist Temys Lionsfield Weednesay

Fighters Test New Austin Ring Traditions At Show

Guadalupe community center fighters meet an Austin team in a Thursday night bout led by Armando Garcia ex Navy boxer, Felix Zirtimerele ex Marine Pacific middleweight champ, and Al Juergens former Air Force lightweight. Garcia contends for the Pacific featherweight crown while Zimmercl claims a continental title. Other San Antonio boxers include Raul Reyes Adam Seldivar Verne Mills Sony Sanez Juan Flores Charles Funerj Victor Tesco Gilbert Aguirre Pete Pores.

Guadalupe Community Center Spencer

BAMC Tops Clothiers 143 in Baseball Cardinal Clash

The BANC Comets defeated National Credit Clothiers 143 at Christy Mathewson diamond on Wednesday night. Leroy Robinson went 4 for 4 with a triple as Blackwell added the lone extra-base hit for the Comets.

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Stars Fall in Net Tourney at Southampton

SOUTHAMPTON New York July 27 Four seeded stars were missing in the singles as the sixtieth annual Southampton Invitation Tennis tournament resumed. Herb Flam led a quartet eliminated yesterday after a 2 6 1 upset by Dr Arnold Beisser. Mottram Tuero and Stewart fell in later rounds, Stewart injuring an ankle while leading in a third round, Mutley beat Saul, Cochell defeated Trabert, and Dick Savitt beat Ballaf in a thriller from Paso Texas for a share of the action.

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Chipman's Child Victim of Polio in Boston

A Boston incident reports that the daughter of Bob Chipman, a Boston Braves pitcher, was brought to Children’s Hospital last night for observation with polio concerns. Hospital officials could not yet determine the severity of her condition.

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Old Timers Charity Baseball Game At Fort Sam Houston

Old Timers night at Christy Mathewson field features Ft Sam Houston ex stars against Brooke Army Medical Center exes in a charity game starting 8. A 25 cent donation supports Boysville of San Antonio. Boysville boys handle concessions. Lone Star Ice 800 pounds and Lone Star brewery beer donation aid the event. Third meeting between teams with both sides winning once previously.

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How to Get Rich the Hard Way

Denver report details a mutuel ticket seller at Centennist Park near Derivex who mis punched four $50 win tickets. He intended four tickets on No. 3 horse but punched No. 2, earning confusion about payouts and a possible $150 loss. A concerned worker finally settles on a $150 payoff as a learning note for bettors.

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Hernandez Loses Twice In Western Junior Tennis

Seventh seeded Johnny Hernandez of San Antonio suffered two straight losses in singles at the Western Junior tennis tournament in South Bend Indiana. Norman Peterson of Alameda California defeated Hernandez 2 6 6 4 6 2 in singles. In doubles Fernandez and Dick McAtee of St Petersburg Florida teamed with Ted Rogers of Chevy Chase Maryland and Thin Coss of Washington to win 6 2 6 4.

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