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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1945

Page

15

Nelson Good For 10 Years Says PGA Boss

Byron Nelson dominates the All-American Open with a final round 67 and 289 total, extending his streak and drawing praise from PGA manager Fred Corcoran who cites a great golf mind and will to win. Gene Sarazen and Lieut. Ben Hogan trailed by 11 strokes as Nelson won by a wide margin. Los Angeles area notes mention amateur standout Ar Dacring from Denver winning the All-American Amateur with 282, while Flight Officer Frank Stranahan and Bob Guchran were close contenders.

Oniwney Fred Corcoran Hyran Nelén Corcoran Nelson Byron Ty Cobb Bero Gue Corcoran Munday Tom O'Shanter Fort Worth Texas Candie Gene Sarazen Ben Hoga Spraven Hogan Harold Tug" MecSpuden Danny Shute Vic Ghoezzi Jim Ferrier San Francisco Als Frandh Tam Ar Dacring Denver Cato Frank Stranahan Toleddo Ghio Bob Guchran St. Louis Patty Bere Minneansilis Dornthy Germain Philadelphia Batty Miss Germain Phyllis Ollo Atlantic Taiwan Betty Jameson San Antonio Ted Miss Jameson Miss Berg Sam Schneider Corpuy Clatstl ‘Tro Rinine

Golf Scores and Player Names From a Scattered Ledger

A garbled list of golf names, scores, and notes appears, including Byron, Gene, Vin, McSpaden, Snead, and others. The fragmentary text hints at event results or standings with figures like 274.72 and 4466.56, but details and context are unclear.

Byron Swerve Sconerary Gene Sarnxeny VGN el Ben Tavan San Saa Vin Ghove Mulch Dlareugan Fraek Straonan Tolinson Laltoon Rellers Tatoo Leland Gibson Ma Sohiay Fevalta Clan Hing EA Dudtey St Isan Baim Byid Orr Bille Burke Joseph Faribrat Berman Barvin CBM Ariatr Relic White GT Tea Feish Tutchiaron Ee Tetuanst Wilkie Goein Dale More Emil Stove Odeck Grout Felix Soratin Georen Low Lal Hinke Brean Taree Reat Hema Ransom Upan Lex Monrechy

Sheepdog Trials to Crowds at Kerrville Show

Harold Light previews Kerrville Texas sheepdog trials with top handlers from Texas and Utah, judging by Wynn Hansen. The event features trained dogs handling sheep across a stadium course for cash prizes. Expected overflow crowds and town chatter hinge on the skill of well trained sheepdogs from Texas ranches and scouts from Utah and Scotland.

Harold Light Tivy High School Folke Kerrville Kerysville Texas Siates Alvin Dixon Ames Jawa Scherwitz Edler Town State College Ben Scotland Wynn Hansen San Angelo Salt Lake City Bub Hell Collingston Utah Joe Pacherk Kerrville Junior Chamber of Commerce Ubey Rod Reyer Tan Cour

More Skippers Ready to Go With Coleman

Wartime strain hits major league managers as several skippers resign or mull returns. Evansville Bob and Fred Fitzsimmons clash over leadership, Joe McCarthy contemplates rejoining the Yankees, and Mel Ott fines Bill Voiselle while interclub brawls flare. Cleveland's Laybourne faces nerves and Cronin quiets. A Monday game saw Cincinnati edge St Louis 5 4 as Ed Helisek earns his seventh win.

Bob Osleman Boeton Braves Evansville Bob Braves del Bissenetto Freddy Fitzsimmons Phillies Tate Joe McCarthy New York Yankees Boston Pirates Fordham Flash Puteh Buccos Lucinnati Deacon RU McKechnié Ott Utset Mel Ott New York Giants Bill Voiselle Samneger Luke Sewell St. Lows Browns Jimmy Dykes Ohio George Costar Brownies White Box Luke Charney Grimm Chicago Cubs Steven Nell Detroit Gonnie Mark Abner Doubleday Clitie Don Black Cleveland Lay Boudcesu Joe Cronin Boston Ret Sox Ossie Briege Washington Dilly Southworth St. Louis Cardinals Clockatl St. Laws Clare Ed Heliseer Ken Buckardt

Wrestling card at Municipal auditorium features title bout and six more matches

Maurice LaGhagpette and Iottiey Becker opened the show with a paint theme and drew the crowd as they battled in the opener. The card closed with a dynamic main event pitting Dizzy Dayle against Littigson while Pounder Rid Paige debuts a new look and weight class shift. Local results noted include Lit, Glahouty, and Bay rolling to wins as Abern beat Marvin Jones and Abbott defeated Manner in key showcases.

Maurice LaGhagpette Iottiey Becker Wlin Aud Sforlung Wild Bil Lotigson Nation Hey Ebonyglan Sterling Dizzy Dayle Bau Diay Littigson Aller Nigiy Rid Paige Lengson Wien Ave Ten Tore Devigions LAC Aele Johnny Becker Raa Boy Brown

Fragmented Fight Result Sketch Remnants Across Cities

A garbled OCR fragment lists diverse names and places from New York Philadelphia Baltimore Brooklyn and San Francisco. It mentions fighters or participants such as Johnny and Robby, with scattered scores or numbers like 145 149 130. The text is chaotic, lacking coherent events or outcomes.

Nod New York York Pellone Headey Jernip Philadelmia Drew Ek Whicarootoey Baan Ates Johnny Urattaun Owiemien Baltimore Louia Kid Coco Fred Hayter Town Rowark Tecy Anduen Brooklyn Walouinted Payonno Neas San Francisco Tilts Fazelsab Fos Angeles China Soonite

Wano Dies After Brain Concussion In Dallas Texas League

William Wano 48 former Dallas Stars first baseman in the Texas League died from a brain concussion sustained when he was knocked down while trying to stop a fight. He played for Dallas in 1924 and finished the season in Winns Falls. A World War I veteran, he had worked as a guard in a defense plant. Survivors include his widow and a daughter in Little Rock Arkansas and a son William Wanoer. Alschargte Marine Way student at LSU. Police Chief Gary Allson said the investigation is under way.

Wano Dallas William “Ehief Dallas Strers

Black Missions in Another Easy Win

The Missioni beat the Corpus Christi team 22.2 in a decisive victory. Middleton pitched for the winners as Copper Corpus fell behind early and never recovered.

Tenis Open at Delawniea Cue Open Round Descriptions

Unclear OCR reads like a tennis tournament coverage with names and results scattered. Mentions Delawniea nationals, Openine, De WALA, Quaker City, Philadelphia, and several players such as Bernard Bartyen, Min Fh rites, and Gene Buckowlekey with mixed outcomes. Overall report appears to describe round results, participants, and venues across several cities.

Ralamazou Merhett Phun Beverly Iit Themis Wena David Mas A Antonia Tine Philadelpha Dewala Ataler Ana Aco Piyginrtite Phiaetry Quaker City Shia Fares Thindsone Betis Ruth Walbert Hallie Eosin Nintelina Margaret Warner Blay Tex Pinladelpha Barhaya Khinheoll Las Ne Rolen Sonata Monten Cam Boas Mate Aolm Chienen Jane Atasl Pniladelphia

Hitting Leaders Shine At Brooklyn Ameria Rowing Meet

In a brisk race, Hantinss Fioinia of Boston edged Uno Nae fomal trasin and Ny over Gexty Roaen of Hroak jen, with Pony Cuccinello of Chic shun guiding the field. The event saw UW Tayetyehnarr lead 388 to Rosen 308, while Curcinello earned critical points to lift American Rowing in WA amid new records.

Fioinia Boston Pony Cuccinello Gennie Cuym Ameria Wailer Atusall Mat Fureiey UW Tayetyehnarr Rosen Vichnuel Flys Poscantice AER Malmes Toyon Ang Curcinello UN Etichit Wmke Marc Sig Case

Texas Aggies Defeat iAustin Swimmers 44 to 22

Texas A and M swimmers edged Austin with five firsts and one relay win while Austin claimed one first and one relay. Individual wins included self in 57 yard freestyle and Jones leading divers as the Aggies dominated the meet at College Station.

College Station Texas Texas Agate Austin Recrtation Austin M. Self Allen Toleyford Heemann Wright Slcmmer Alistlc Jones Tomar Ff Jones Chlomsa Ant Bouchard

Reforma Softball Fall to Shue Repair Team

In a Monday game at San Pedro Park la Reforma fell 3 to 0 as Raymond Aguido and L Silinas each pitched for Reforma. Other league results include La Rosita beating Marotta Lumber 33 to 8 and Los Angeles Heights defeating Monte fla 12 to 8.

la Reforma Canon Shue Ssn Pevirt Raymond Aguido L. Silinas Reforma la Rosita Ivan Marotta Lumber Co Bondy Rudy Gareth Slanday Ac Fannin Jewelers LOS Angeles Los Angeles Heights Montefla Heights Evaris Pfeifer Hahn GTULW Arsenal Ketlefield Jang Bexs Guadalupe Giel Hit Adyaaj Puette Nel Thompson McCarter Davis Withee Stavall Waxuoner Bexar Balterion Rich Wilson Fepeda Prernz Ushastkeenger Porex Wilene Rice Hreman Shields Fuller Muenster

Where They Play TURSWAY'S BASEBALL CARD

A garbled game schedule list references multiple teams and cities with scattered scores and dates. The readable items include mentions of New York, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, St Louis, Milwaukee, Cincinnati, Toronto, Newark, and Montreal, with partial scores and notes on conferences and associations. The fragmentary text resembles a sports roundup or league standings page with numerous OCR errors.

Lear Ghlen Louis Brooklyn PiMeburgh New York Cincinnat Ao Boston AL Ath Philadelphia Sto Fees Cincinnals Onta Tlewssip Unser Burkbardt Byerly Gardner Tosing Pittcher Burkhardt Detroit Wen Washington Cleo Phil Lane Emul Ames Tursway San Antonio War Times National Teague New Forks Arnaslon Cinecinnati St. Bus Fames Reston Fhdadelphia

Menchaca Eyes TAAF Bout in Port Arthur Meet

Port Arthur hosts a four moment Amateur Athletic Federation event with former National Golden Gloves bantamweight Dick Menchaes tipped to arrive after two years in the European theater. Entries include Galveston Fort Worth Orange Beaumont and a tentative entry from Billy McCoy at Freeport for the AAU Light Heavyweight title.

Port Arthur Texas Iuly St Dick Menchaes Imay Is Amaronc Athletic Federation Menchaeh Eid Selion Werarsditty Galveston Fort Worth Orange Beaumont Billy McCoy Wrecport State

Semi Pro Baseball Tournament Opens in Waco

In Waco on July 1 the semi pro baseball tournament opened with Red River Ordnance of Texas clashing with Marfa Army Air. The opening round saw Amarillo Arms Airfield and several teams from Wichita Falls to Fort Worth Mexico? contest with several wins and losses. standings show Sevenstad has yet to win a game while others split results and top teams move toward the next round.

Waco Fiat Zellom Tueaday Red River Ordnance Texas- Be Marfa Army Air Ti Armaritti Arms Air Ield Waco Central Inatructors Schol Ahveppamt Fehl Wichita Falls North Camp Hoo Hood Foater Wietavia Pourteis Teame Renker Poulan Cloiniera San Marcos Alte Bield Chiltess Austhia Sevenstad

Settlements Swim Set for Thursday

The Federation of continents WHE holds an aquate merck in the Boys' Club post 564 Matamotas Atrest ab 7 p m Thursday. All organizations in the group expected to enter teams.

Federation of Continents Matamotas Atrest West Tan

Massichusetts bandicon al Sitti Maven Anenet 11 at stake

Racing notes report limited readable items from Belmont and Washington Park. Doel Diver tops weight at 130 pounds in a sick stake while Firat Fedele and Winpey writer lead other events. Obscure results include Bay-area horses, purses around 2000 dollars, and mentions of Caledon Annte Hark and Blue Gene in the mix.

Aranciniei Press Massichusetts Fundivayy Rhampion Astur Thy Geeaniss Stable Doel

Twenty teams vie for city softball title in San Antonio

Twenty teams from five local circuits begin Wednesday double elimination city championship play at San Pedro Park to decide San Antonio's entry to the state tournament. Major A and B divisions plus Kelly Field civilian and YMCA leagues contribute teams. Opening night pairings include Kelly Civilians vs Victor Lopez Place, 306th Repair vs Fuselage Repair, and Guadalupe Center vs St. Gerard's with several more scheduled through Sunday.

San Pedro San Antonio Dallas City Softtail Association Kelly Field Army Kelly Civilian Y.M.C.A Kelly Plelg Victor Lopez 306Th Guadalupe Community Center St. Gerard's Remizez Tire Shop Woodlawn Methodial Church Woodlawn Methodial Church, 7 Pm: Tex3. Marines Fyherat 70P, Dolders Va, O'Cane

DSC Awarded Monk Meyer Named Medal for Gallantry

The Distinguished Service Cross was awarded to Lieut. Cal. Charles R. Monk Meyer, a former Army football star, for leading an infantry assault on a Japanese pillbox in northern Luzon. Despite three failed charges, he held the line and was wounded, earning the Silver Star with oak leaf cluster. His wife resides in Daytona Beach, Florida. Meyer was a standout athlete from West Point who played Army football and basketball in the postwar era.

Siath Luga Whin Miver Meyer Priestly Daytona Beach Pla

Kelly Baseball: 5th Air Depot Group Triumphs 12-2

The 5th Air Depot Group defeated the 131 1 negro team 12 to 2 in a Wednesday game at Alchteveld. Pitching limited opposition to four runs as Kelly Field gained control early and extended their lead with strong hitting and fielding.

Kelly Air Depot Kelly Field Ciyijieng Wedineday Alent Alchteveld

Hungry Brooks and Hawks clash in Service Baseball action

Hungry Brooks rools over and Hawks Feast as Ganders aim for fifth win. The Ganders host the AAP Warhawks at Tech Field Tuesday at 5:20 PM with Paul Rinscher slated to start after beating the Kelly Fliers. Warhawks may ride starter Red Aster or Steve Colosky with Woody Johnson in reserve as De Wilber supervised last inning Sunday. Grover Resinget has pitched well recently. San Marcos Navigators try to return to second by hosting Honda Comets while Randolph Ramblers meet Kelly Fliers in a pivotal clash for first and a Shaughnessy race spot.

Phe Brooks Redaster Steve Colosky Woody Johnson Easter de] Wilber Simday Honda Grover Resinget Fies San Marcos Navigators Navigators Honda Comets Brooks San Marcos Randolph Field Ramblers Kelly Field Fliers Randolph Ramblers Shaughnessy

Bowling Fort Sam Houston Auth Wachine champs in Army league

Fort Sam Houston bowling unit wins the National division title in a pinfall match at Randolph Field. Competing at Main Center, 38-game series determined the purse and final standings with notable performances by Ralph Dickeras and a relay setup guiding the final matches toward Dallas on August 19.

Fort Sam Houston Army Bowling League Sts slcmon_ winnase Randoph Field Maincopter Iffernoon Dalles Ralph Dickérsar Dallas Dallasiter Cottingham Bearing Company

Brackenridge Women’s Golf Club Hosts Special Bogey Event

Brackenridge Park Women’s Golf Association members will host a special bogey event in addition to their regular round on Wednesday, starting at 9 30.

Brackenider Park Brackenridge

Bradley to Return to Peoria Cage Squad Tour Next Winter

Bradley college of Feorli plans to publish a cage squad on the tour again next winter. Athletic Director A. D. Robertson said today that no games are scheduled. The team aims to defend Midwestern basketball honors, continuing a major sports tradition since spring 1944.

Bradley Peoria Bradley College of

Dean Ibue in Town Next Friday Night

Local baseball figure Dean Ibue is billed for a Friday night appearance ahead of a Saturday pitching duty at Tech field against the 7th Rattlers. The piece recalls his history with St Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs, noting mass fan attention and multiple trades in earlier seasons. It mentions a charity or promotional event, with Umpire Ernest Lawsat and promoter Lorenzo S. Gohtx organizing a Saturday show for 8:15 p.m. with Lefty and other local players, and hints at a $20,000 yearly deal from a St Louis brewery.

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