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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1948

Page

2

Herrera Seeks fifth straight win in Texas League

In San Antonio, Herrera aims for a fifth consecutive win as the Missions face the Oklahoma City Indians in game two of a three game set. Doyle earned his first win in relief, aiding a comeback as San Antonio tallied 13 hits and four runs across three plus innings.

Oklahoma City San Antonio Missions Oklahoma City Indians Prosopio Herrera Tom Itis Seaie Indians Doyle Bob Doyle San Antonio Whi Tay Shore Sevan Padres Missions San Antonio Tell Tom Jordan Fred Marsh Starta

Only 6 Colts Go in Arlington Classic

CHICAUD July 31. Only six Dycarolds were entered in today's Arlington Classic race for $88,900 with star Citation out due to a pulled hip muscle. Entries include Ben Wallaker's My Request, King Ranch's Better Self, Reborn, Papa Skedbird, Shy Guy, Augustox, and Nahm's Louise. A 30,000 crowd is expected as Eddie Aycare rides My Request against Warren Mahillen on Better Self for $16,600 first prize in the mile event.

Ben Wallaker King Ranch Tavares D. A. Rosenbaum Josep A. Goodwin Mixiana Stables Shy Guy Augustox Nahm Louise Arlington Park Eddie Aycare My Request Warren Mahi Lens

Rebels and Buffs Swap Batteries in Dallas Trade

In Dallas on July 3, the Rebels traded catcher Joe Nicolson and pitcher Direk Mullipan to Houston for righthander Charlie Sproul and catcher Les Fusselman. Dallas had previously acquired Nicolson from Houston earlier this year.

Dallas Tlowsien Rebels Joe Nicolson Direk Mullipan Houston Charlie Sproul Les [Fusselman ' Dalas Nicolson

Turner Party for Treuter Farewell in San Antonio

A farewell party for Treuter Turner is set for Saturday night at Turner Grove starting at 6 o'clock. Local bowlers, San Antonio Bowlers Association, and the San Antonio Bowling Proprietors Association organized the event with no formal program. Speeches will be impromptu and attendees will enjoy food and drink. Treuter will also bowl.

Charity Treuter Turner Grove Beny San Antonio Alsa Assn Freuster Milway ABC Snathonak Todenement Otto Klaus Turner Ela Herr

Corpus Christi and BAMC Meet Again in Night Diamond Tie

Corpus Christi and BAMC Comets square off for a second game after a 76 8 margin in an opener. The Navy Davy Peters and Mehermatt led scoring while Occhialini and Thomas drove in key runs. Game set for 8 p m Saturday at Lie Sailors field with Pinel as venue.

Bamc Comets Corpus Christi Nas Lie Sailors Diamond Pinel Ccchialini Thomas Occhialini Air Besecker Zehuff Ronnie Peters Navy WAB Thomas Ant Mehermatt Ana

Jefferson Post 2, Brackenridge Post 10 in Legion baseball playoff

Jefferson Post 2 aims to close the series with Brackenridge Post 10 after winning the first game 84 at Christy Mathewson diamond. A deciding doubleheader would follow if Brackenridge ties the series to one win each, with 6 p.m. start on Saturday. Local teams continue regional league activity amid state meet contests and youth games at nearby parks and venues.

Jefferson Post American Legion Shaughnessy Brackenridge Post Christy Mathewson Brackenridge Jefferson Casholi Post Austin Bubank Post Paley Ty Bee Park

Houston 4 Tulsa 1 in Texas League game

Houston offense builds a four run lead led by key hits and strong pitching. Tulsa scores a lone run in late innings but cannot overcome the early Houston lead as errors and timely hitting shape the outcome.

U S Trackmen Face Trouble In Olympics

U S track hopes face a rough first day at Wembley as Czech runner Zatopek dominates distance events with a 29 39.6 10 000m Olympic record while American high jumpers struggle led by John Winter of Australia clearing 6 ft 6 in. Other results include swimming and wrestling events with notable performances from Ris Carter Capilla Lee Harlan and Leeman Jernigan Merrill Willenberg Kell and Zapotek hailed as the hero of the day despite U S setbacks.

Wemble England United States America Opil Zatopek Czechoslovakia Zalope John Winter Australia Wally Ris Univertsity Town Prelieni Vary Keith Carter Purdue Alex Jang France Alan Ford Yale Bruce Harlon Ohio Sammy Lee Pasadena Califa Secon Joaquin Capilla Mexico Miller Anderson Ohio State Ann Curtis San Francisco Brenda Helser Los Angeles Hasketball Switzerland U.S Uruguay Tulsa Okla Leland G. Merrill Jr Milltown N.Z Henry Willenberg New York Trehald Hylton Oakhurst Oklo Jost William Kell Iowa Rave Albis George Stanich UCLA Dwight Eddleman University Fof Ries Barney Ewell Mel Fatton Harrison Dillard Roy Cochran Hardler Indiana Rune Larsson Sweden Stevin Hardit U. S

Flame Goes Out at Wembley Torch Ceremony

London officials blamed an overnight shutdown for extinguishing the Olympic flame at Wembley Stadium after about 30 hours. Lord Burghley, head of the British Olympic Committee, promised the flame would be re lit, while gas supervisor Evans cited a main flame cut off and a night pilot kept hunting, preserving British honor.

London Hrift Wembley Stadium Lord Burghly Whi Macohte Evans Nght Bivans

Mixed doubles final set in Highland Park tennis tourney

Agnes Amelung and Jesse Pfeiffer advance to the mixed doubles final at Highland Park, facing Ethel Norton and GM Reed after a 6 3 win over Hersing and Moses. Norton Reed defeat Zepeda and Hernandez 7 5 9 7. Morse beats Watson in semis for veterans singles.

Agnes Amelung Jesse Pfeiffer Ethel Norton GM. Reed Highland Park Emory Morse Frost Carye Croywn Mies Amelung Pfeiffer Mellie Hersing James Moses Norton-Reed Margaret Zepeda Jr Johnny Hernandez Morse Ed Watson Billy Hamilton Harold Folks Pete Bridges

Aschbacher Speaks At Pigeon Meeting In Houston

Pigeon fancier and Texas Center official Aschbacher is slated to address a Houston banquet during the Texas Center of Racing Pigeon Clubs summer meeting. The gathering runs through Sunday as four additional Texas applicants seek admission and Tulsa’s membership action is expected. The San Antonio delegation plans to invite the Texas Center to a fall meeting in November.

Pgnzeneacnec Texas Center of Racing Pigeon Clubs Houston Texas Centers Texas Texas Center Aschbacher Tulsa United Stes San Antonio

Red Sox Rise On Victories Over Indians

Boston gains ground after beating Cleveland 8 to 7 as Denny Gatehouse powers relief pitching over Crewe tand. Bobby Doerr homers in first and Satchel Paige tumbles in seventh, while Philadelphia and New York stumble behind. Red Sox surge leads over A’s to one and a half games.

Jack Hand Prous Surly Weiler Joe McCarthy Union Cleveland Marie Joe Boston Ted Sox Indians Ohio Lou Boudreau Red Sox Denny Gatehouse Crewe Tand Bobby Doerr Jed Williams Mel Parnel Sox Vern Stephens Dorr Bill Godman Satchel Paige Galn Philadelphia New York Detroit Tigers George Vice Vic Wertz George Kell Kuif Chicago Taft Wright Tommy Mennich Rae Scarborough St. Laws Washington Browns Jrranke Bistan Wynn New York Giants Ghicaga Brooklyn Harry Breeheen St. Louis Yeading J Braves Johnny Sain Giants Braves Pitsburgh Bob Chesnes Gene Hermanski Ralph Branca Truke Jack Conway Les Layton Sheldon Jones Phirs Phils Cincinnati

Boxing Twin Brewed Show Slated for Sept 23

New York dispatch details a boxing twin bill planned for September 23 featuring prominent fighters of the era. The card includes a spotlight bout headlining the event with several contenders aiming for regional titles and a return showcase by a noted promoter.

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Box Scores Reveal Falcone and New Ares Performances

A dense box score review shows Falcone Bb and New Ares games with detailed inning by inning results. Players such as Dillinger, Coan, Yost, and Priddy feature in key plays, while Bearden and Embree contribute on the mound. Attendance and pitching lines appear for multiple clubs including Washington, St. Louis, Boston, Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia.

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Two Bawls Hit Boston as St Louis Defeats

In a baseball game, St Louis beat Boston 8 to 4. Brecheen earned the win with Sain collecting 3 strikeouts as Barlick Dac and Ballanfant were behind the plate. Attendance figures and exact play-by-play details are limited in the readable OCR text.

Musder Maslon McCormick Touyak Marten Uefl St Louis Boston Brecheen Sain Hogue Girouts Ogee Sait Barrett Hogue Vashous Bos Baehchen Conatser Barlick Dac Ballanfant Bunt Pal

Schedule snapshot of Saturday Major League games

The notice outlines a Saturday baseball schedule with American League matchups and times. Teams such as New York, Chicago, Washington, St Louis, Philadelphia, Detroit, Cincinnati, Boston, and others are listed with venues and approximate times, reflecting a dense multi-city lineup from the Associated Press era.

Cleveland New York Detroit Washington St. Louis Boston Glavetang Washingwah St. Detroit Salindel Ny LEACH Brooklyn Ag New Yuck Caus An Piltsbui Cincinnati Palaesis Yeay Chicago Viday's Chiree Basta Saturn Brooklyn Philadelphia Cincinnati Mator Y Ray Iy Associated Prens Yes Astonio Chivara St Lewis Teague New York Lj Delphis Levee American Leaguns Woosiington St Louis de Sore Chessy Pulte Tlphis Detro Jerrue Bos Oon Coa

Semi-Pro Ball Eliminations Hit State Semifinal Field

In Waco last night July 31 to August 4 Areyle and Corsicana were eliminated from the state semi pro baseball tournament. Goldhavair ousted Austt. Corsicana defeated Nedmead 53 to 0 and sent playwide 10.

New York Alex Waco Areyle Corsicana Goldhavair Nedmead

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