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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1945

Page

18

Lisenbee Relieved as Cubs Game Rained Out

Chicago July 28 Pittsburgh press: Cincinnati pitcher Had Lisenbee faced Andy Patko in a rain halted NL game with the Cubs leading. Lisenbee came in the eighth, 3-0 count on Patko, but play stopped by rain with Cubs top of the order still at bat and relief rules noted.

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Tigers Beat White Sox as American League Lead Grows

Detroit pitcher Grove struggled but Tigers hammered White Sox on heavy hitting to secure a decisive win. Key players Mayo Cullenbine and Cramer contributed multi base hits with Maier and Johnson also driving runs as Detroit strengthened its AL lead over Chicago.

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Barrett Hurls Three-Hitter in St Louis Victory

Barret hurled a three hitter as St Louis beat Pittsburgh 6 to 1 to edge toward a possible surge against Chicago and the Cubs. The Cardinals, aided by timely hits and strong defense, limited the Pirates to seven hits while getting key runs from their lineup.

City Tennis Meets Set at Highland Park Amid August Play

The city recreation department announces two tennis meets, a playground event and the city championship, to be held at Highland Park courts from next Wednesday to Friday and August 4 to 12 respectively. Youth entrants under 18 compete in singles doubles and mixed doubles under TAAP rules with a 10 cent fee per division. entries due by Tuesday at the recreation office 50 Simpson Street and amateur status required.

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Tickling fish lore sparks old and new fishing tales

The piece recounts Frank G. Menke’s aging view of the ancient tickling method for catching fish, noting revived interest among modern anglers. It chronicles recent local fishing outings on the Guadalupe and Brazos rivers, reporting catches of catfish, speckled trout, and bass, along with tales from Port Aransas and Buchanan Lake about weather, boats, and a controversial gate-opening incident that left many fish stranded.

Wes Mabritu Fla Frank G. Menke Sports Authority Menke U. S.A Rocky Mountain Becaus Jack Dillard FBT R. PB Williams Llano County Tillard Buchanan Jake James B. Hunt Ransom Island J. Q. Squyres G. BF. Butler Fort Aransas Dewitt Hicks Fort Worth A. H. Fill San Antonio Parly Orb Avansas Port Aranaas Rio Grande Valley Paul Farth Buchanan Gates Wilch Ecod Am Iter

Legion Baseball doubleheaders set for Sunday glow

Two senior league doubleheaders take place Sunday afternoon at Patton Sullivan Park and South San Antonio Diamond. Alamo Heights Merchants Post 178 faces Jefferson’s Alamo Post 2 with Jo Moses and Wally Tussos pitching. The 4:30 p.m. game features Brackenridge St Gerard’s Post 378 against Central Catholic Post 420, with Johnny Alaniz and Hubby Hajek on the mound. Edgewood Post 266 hosts South San Antonio Post 990 with Eddie Urbenowich facing Charles Vickery. Second game pits Harlandale Stonewall Jackson Post 396 vs Alamo Lions Post 178 No 2, with Roy Heskow and Phil Bray slated to pitch.

Leglon Bean Patttan-Sullivan Park San Antonio Jo- Jo Moses Wally “Tussos Jefferson Pittman-Sulivan Central Catholic Post Johnny Alaniz Hubby Hajek Central Edgewood Wilt Defferzon Eddie Urbenowich Hkely Charles Vickery South San Harlandale Stonewall Alamo Lions Witl Roy Hesko

Elsie Jane Allison Wins Three Titles in Southern AA Meet

Elsie Jane Allison, listed as a WAVES member, captured three firsts at the Southern AAU meet in New Orleans area events. Lieutenant Alison won the 220-yard backstroke and yard freestyle events, while another San Antonio entrant contributed to the team’s showing as the meet continued last week.

Zisis Jane Allison New Quiewns Belman Memorial Hoat Alison San Antonio New Orleans

Rassle Card Set for Wednesday at Municipal Auditorium

Promoter Dorothy Livengood announced a Wednesday wrestling card at the Municipal auditorium featuring Wild Bill Lengson from Snalb Lake City versus Sterling Dizzy Davis for the mini belt. Davis weighs about 220 pounds, with several supporting bouts including Don Evins versus Buddy Rogers and Farmer Paul Murdock versus Larrupin Low Plummer. LaChap Pello and Johnny Becker meet in the opener, each with a 16 minute time limit. The article also notes the house fly as the world’s most dangerous creature spreading disease and causing deaths.

Dorothy Livetigood Municipal Auditorium Wild Bill Lengson Snalb Lake City Sterling Dizzy" Davis Longeoin Davis Vrowda Tele Miss Livengood Don Evins Buddy Rogers Paul Murdock Larrupin Low Plummer Manutlee LaChap~ Pello Johnny Becker

1945 San Antonio light 148 pounder Richman lifts 345 pounds

In a USO storeroom workout scene, Alvin Richman a 22 year old 141 pound Brooklyn native showcases strength with a 345 pound dead lift with 65 pounds of added iron. Trainer Carl Sue doubles as promoter saying Richman’s feats include 220 and 216 pound two hand lifts as well as a 275 pound clean and jerk. Richman has trained for two weeks with Lux and others at USO Salvation Army clubs and Lutheran centers.

Carl Sue USO Fie Alvin Richman Lux Richman Brooklyn N.Y New York Lth Turner Uso-Salvation Army Club North Presa Luy Lutheran Services Center Tie Tarmerky

Stewart Named Secretary of Southwest Conference

Dallas reports James H. Stewart of Southern Methodist University chosen as USV secretary of the Southwest Conference. He starts full-time duties by January 1, replacing the late W. St. Clair. Stewart will oversee conference records and officials while SMU plans an athletic director transition and coaching shift involving Matty Bell moving to naval service.

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PDC Tennis Stars Beat Brooks Team

PDC tennis players routed Brooks 7-0 on Saturday with five singles and one doubles match. Results include Masterson defeating Nosi 6-0 6-0 and Orlinsky beating Ying Ling 6-2 6-2, among others as squads prepare for a rematch at PDC on August 25.

Brooks Field BR Selo PDC Cadet Crater Rgt CG. Masterson Walter Nosi Julius Orlinsky Cpl Hob Yingling Mr. Elmke Pfc Walter Truisk Dave Dedex W. E. Lacey C. Brown KH. J. Choitz Gel Julias Orlansky Dick Rote Mmurgy Adi Yingling

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