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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1945

Page

4

Cubs Clinch Pair in Series Opener and Johnson Reaches milestone

Chicago Cubs purchased Hank Borowy from the New York Yankees for 100.00 and he won his National League debut 3-2 against Cincinnati. Bill Nicholson homered late for the Cubs as Borowy held Cincinnati to seven hits. The Dodgers and Yankees also had strong showings as Johnson joined the 2000-hit club with Boston. The article notes Cleveland and St Louis games, with Whitey Kurowski and others contributing key hits in a day of wide MLB action.

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Coleman Quits Braves' Job

Boston July 30. GNS Rob Coleman res quits as manager of the Boston Braves. GM Joly Quinn Irlephane announced at Braves headquarters from New York Del Dispastte, Wiittirap, Maine, that Coleman is no longer in charge and a successor was named.

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Kelly Field Clayson Hacehall Teague Game Recap

A five hit performance by Frank Arcosgrove powered Kelly to an 18-9 victory over Swing Shift. Arcosgrove starred as Kelly scored eight runs in the final innings led by a dominant at bat and strong fielding to seal the win on Sunday.

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Unclear tennis results and event notes from Wilmington meet

Fragmented report covers women's tennis at a Wilmington event with scattered names, scores, and locations. Mentions Beverly Hills, California, and Delaware. references various players and possible match outcomes but lacks coherent results or dates.

Randolph Falls Beaten, But Near League Clinch Bid

Randolph Ramblers hammered Fort Sam Houston 20 0 as Walt Nothe fired a one hitter in a Sunday field game. The Hawks slipped in league standings with San Marcos Navigators close behind as Cadet Center club struggles threaten Shaughnessy playoff pursuit. Kingsville Navy club loses to Kingsville at home. paths remain tight in regional race.

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Unclear text fragment listing venues and teams

Fragmentary OCR lists various locations and teams with numerous garbled words. It references Brooklyn, New York, Washington and Chicago related items but no coherent event or outcome is clear.

Edwards Back In Good Graces After Suspension

In Austin on July 30 a promoter named Frankie Edwards faced a one day suspension. The state racing labor council reported Edwards submitted tax reports late and related paperwork, leading to the disciplinary action. Edwards later resumed duties after the suspension.

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Black Missions Win and Set Monday Rematch

The San Antonio Black Missions defeated the San Antonio Bombars in a loud, action packed game. The Corpus Christi Mysteries suffered a loss in a rough night matchup. The only clear takeaway was the tight play and early sales for 75 cents from vendors after the event.

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Gettys Sick Scrap's Off in New Orleans

In July a Londra event announced by officials from New Orleans, Dallas and other areas was postponed due to a health issue. The plan involved taxing and a contest between groups including Madie Sidye and Bin Menowel.

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Nelson Cinch For $10,000 Golf Prize

Nelson Cinch for $10,000 golf prize as the All-American Open nears its end with a 208 total over 54 holes placing him six strokes ahead of Harold McSpaden. McSpaden and others vie for secondary prizes while amateur leader Stranahan eyes top honors in the concurrent events.

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No-Hit Gibson Shines as Waco Wins In Tornament

Gibson pitched a no hit performance for Centre Is Suieters of Waco, striking out three and hitting a double. The win came as Waco downed Childress Army Air Field 12-0 in a Sunday game during the WaGO wing semicora tournament with several teams remaining in the hunt and multiple matchups yet to be decided.

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Local bowling results and intercity match notes

Scattered results from a Dallas area women’s event and a three team rollup show McAllen hosting Bowlers Day events with several notables listed. Names include Neville Flemh, Gene Lute, and others as teams and participants tally scores and places.

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City Swim Meet Set For August 18 and 19

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Willow Springs Golf Meet Yields Scoring Spreads and Relay Results

In Willow Springs competition the field saw Weilbaeher lead with 85 and O’Daniel 16 A. Third place split among four players: Blaylock, Cosette, and Ammenn with mid 70s. Randolph Gelwalters starred in a clear match, Dirteh paced Brooks for a victory, while Killen and White posted notable scores and several low rounds highlighted by Randolph, Warpoine, and other locals across multiple matchups.

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Military camp shows arms and fitness drills

A garbled report notes August demonstrations by army officers on physical fitness at a camp near Randolph and Athens with leaders from Michigan and Southern Methodist University involved. It mentions a July event at Manila and Comiskey Park game attendance, plus a Browns roster change and a hospital condition after a brain hemorrhage.

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City Softball Playoff Draw Set After Meeting at City MGA

City foverall association plans its annual playoffs with a 7 0 p m draw Monday at the City MGA for 18 eligible teams. Playoffs start Wednesday at Ten mm with three games at San Pedro park. Kellyfield beat La Rostta 6 4 in 12 innings. In Alazan Apache courts league Hol Us, Hudex, and Lopez defeated the Apachees 20 0 in the second game.

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Archery Club Holds Handicap Shoot at Olmos Park

Archery club members prepared for a handicap shoot planned for late August at Olmos Park. No winners were announced Sunday as participants awaited results and mailed entries to national headquarters. The event, spanning local and national rounds, drew two-man teams and featured men and women archers competing in national rounds.

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Horse Racing Night Races Dominate Stutts Meet

The Stutts track feature showed main Suns and quarterhorse action with Mit Turian an unwell entry in race ten as Mit alveam fell to Sunset by a neck at 4407 yards. Mainte Sykex outpaced Old Soxhy by a length at 250 yards while White Sox edged Rama marin over Panne Doll in a 28-yard dash. Silver wioned Bis Bay nosed Billy D by a nose in a close finish. Akeston won by a length over Dandy in a short sprint.

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Fort Sam Houston Golf Team Prepares for Corpus Christi Match

Fort Sam Houston golf team announces an eight man squad to face Corpus Christi Naval Air Station with Sgt Roy Schnalder shooting 76 to lead the qualifiers. Capt L W Knobel runner up at 77 and John C Woodland third at 80. May be played after April 26 as overseas returnees rejoin.

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Edrewood Central Catholic Juniors Lead In Legion Baseball

Edrewood Central Catholic and St. Gerard's Post 375 played at Pittman Sullivan Park with Edrewood edging Bracken River and South San, while Central Catholic topped Harlandale in a separate doubleheader. Ejections and disputed calls marked a split day as Edgewood, South San, and others posted unearned runs and close outcomes in a busy Legion baseball schedule.

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Women golfers pace Brackenridge field in weekly sweepstakes

Mrs Aubrey Tubtlence and Mrs HL Bruniner led the Brackenridge Park Sunday sweepstakes as Mrs Puttlebre took first place with a B4-8 score. Bruner finished second with 0-4-74, reflecting a tight early-season contest in local women’s golf.

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