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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1951

Page

2

Garver Sale Talk Heats Up In St Louis Trade Buzz

Baseball rumors swirl as Ned Garver’s value rises after back to back wins and a shutout of Boston. DeWitts consider offers from multiple clubs ahead of the June 15 deadline. May and June matchups frame a busy trade week with Boston, New York, Cleveland and Detroit eyeing the ace. MLB leaders highlight Raschi and Maglie as pitchers dominating the circuit while Cleveland and St Louis vie for position in a tight pennant race.

Jack Wand Tress Spokly Weiler St. Louis Crowns Ned Garver DeWitt Bors May's Sportsman's Park Garver Macy Girabel Boston New York Cleveland Detroit de Witts

Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights National League

Fragmented sports notes show standings and upcoming games across the National League. Mentions Cincinnati, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Chicago with pitchers and recent results. includes Friday and Sunday schedules and city matchups.

Meyer Fined $50 for Inciting Trouble After Dodgers Win

Brooklyn June report says Russ Meyer of Philadelphia, shown in a tense clash with Jackie Robinson, was fined $50 for inciting trouble after Robinson scored in the eighth inning to give the Dodgers a 4-2 victory. Meyer was ejected but continued taunting Robinson before apologizing to him and manager. This marked the third discipline for Philadelphia’s Meyer in two years, following earlier suspensions for striking verbal abuse and throwing at an umpire.

Brooklyn Russ Meyer Philadelphia Benotlyn Jackie Robinson Meyer Robinson Dodgers Dodger Tmiel Dressan Philly Goehrand Drke Trank Dascohi al Bariick

Major Scores AMIBRICSS TEATS toston 1. id Sas ada E

A jumble of names and fragments appears to recount a sports score page with players such as Staley Brazle Campanella and others. The text lists numerous surnames and partial notes, suggesting a compiled score or roster blurbs rather than a clear single game outcome.

Longhorn League Club Fires Manager

Longhorn league notes report Sweetwaver Seatiers manager Walfred is replaced by Warren Suiter as temporary skipper after a last place tie with Artesia. The piece also mentions amateur baseball aims and a Sunday game at La Rosita diamond between Travia St and Smeffy's Tavern.

Sweet Waliga Walfred Sweetwaver Seatiers Warren Suiter Hartimant Swatters Artesia Longhorn Hong’s Place Sageball Rubottown Interesten Manzgtl la Rosita Smeffy’s Tavern la Rosita Diamond

Notable Names Enter Sixth Annual Alto Regatta at Lake McQueeney

Abilene’s Harry Combs and Dallas’ Jack Barbet, with Dick Short of Florida and Jack Nini of Houston, are among entrants for the Alatio Boat Club’s sixth annual professional regatta at Lake McQueeney. Sunday features the national Class B hydroplane champion from 1948 and 1949, with 1950 national lagists already listed. J. D. High of Houston and Henry Fruberter also join, competing for the $1495 event prize as the first race begins at 1:50 pm.

Harry Combs Abilene Dick Short Fl, Worth Jack Barbetti Dallas Jack Nini Hanson Alatio Boat Club Lake McQueeney Combs J. D. High Houston Henry Fruberter San Antonians

Nelson challenges in second round of Texas PGA tourney

Amarillo June 2 More than a hundred top Texas golfers advanced to the tournament's second round chasing Byron Nelson. The Roanoke rancher shot three under par 69 at Amarillo Country Club to lead the field, with amateurs Keith Fowler and others close behind. George Aulbach led the senior division with 47 percent.

Amarillo Texas Byron Nelson Roanoke Jinco Golf Nelson Amarilla Country Club Amatguy Keith Fowler Dick Turner Amacius Timamy Gameyell Amaillo Chick Klein Sah Antonie Lamesa Syrner Iain Aulbach George Aulbach Sint J. T. Hautnett Breokenridge Obi Puti Mexico City

Browns Acquire Left Handed Catcher From Pirates

The St Louis Browns purchased Dale Tig, a first baseman tried as a catcher, from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Tig, a southpaw, is slated to play first base while pitcher Gun Tannin will be released in a 24 hour recall for Lang.

Louis St. Louls Browns Dale Tig Pittsburgh Pirates Browns Pirates Tannin Lang

Texas renpin Dowling league windup at Turner club

The Texas Dowling league state tournament finished this weekend at the Turner club with about $6000 in tropies and cash prizes. Keglers from Austin Saengerrunde Schulenburg, LaGrange Legion, San Antonio Tommies, and St Josephs competed in the thirtyth annual event. Final weekend actions began at 6 p m Saturday and ran. doubles and trips were set for Sunday morning and continued through the day.

Texas ‘Renpin Dowling Turner Club Tropics Keglers Austin Saengerrinde “Schulenburg Thelub LaGrange Legion San Antonin ‘Tomniees Ami St. Joseph's Cam

City Majors, Lacklaws Lead Medicals in Tight Standings

The City Major baseball league saw the Lacklaws in second place tight on the heels of the leaders as the Medlez, led by Lou Collette with four hits, beat the Val Keefe Mixers 63 at Richter Field for their sixth night win. Jim Brottman earned the win on the mound with strong late relief and Joe Reaule drove in two runs with an inside the park homer. In the other top game, TIRRC defeated Jud Plumbers 44 behind a four hitter from Bul Jordan, extending their flawless league record to 4-0. Wally Waller led HRRC with a double and two singles and Steve Molnar added a seventh-inning tally with a triple.

Lacklaws Twin Hill Richter Field Medlez Val Keefe Jim Brottman Lou Collette Medles Joe Reaule Lackland TIRRC Jordan Tr Jordan Barmen Wally Waller HRRC Steve Molnar Tome Rune Yoanin

Women's golf inter club meet at Oak Hills judged

In San Antonio the Oak Hills ladies led the first round with 39 points at Oak Hills Friday. Oak Hills scored 38 led by Mrs. Tom Burger who won a flight with 9146 73 and Mrs. Mary Morrissey who won with 110 35 75. New association officers elected Friday include Mrs. Tom Webb as president and Mrs. Tom Burger as vice president.

San Antonio Oak Hills L.A Tom Burger Mary Morrissey Loungross Harold Weisbacher Betty Dodd Association Tom Webb Organ Gaskill, Handicapel Travis Sikes William Uu, Boyd Jr. Shole

Hargreaves Wins British Tournament in Worthing

Hargreaves captured the 72-hole Spalding pro golf event in Worthing England finishing with an aggregate 241 on a 63b3 yard circuit. Scotsman John Panton was runner up with 284 and Argentina's Antonio Cerda tied for third. Robby Locke finished fourth at 286 after shooting 65 in the final round. Art Haar of Huntington West Virginia posted 225.

Worthing England Upi Hargreaves America Hargreaves Hind John Panton Argentina Antonio Cerda Robby Locke Art ¢ Haar Huntington W. Va

Padres fall to Beaumont in 50‑run night at Mission Stadium

San Antonio Padres, 23‑for‑road, stumble to a shutout loss as Beaumont pitching, led by Hugh Radcliffe, dominates. Protopia Herrera starts Saturday against Tulsa. Clarence Beers 63 for season. Umpire Nak resigns, Capps and Arce handle Friday. Nash leaves after game.

San Antonio Miasians Beaumont Tate Vriday Hugh Radcliffe Padres Mission Stadium Seaeciy Tulsa Protopia Herrera Mouston Ihe Antil Radcliffe Melder Austin Knickerbocker Huffles Teadcliffe Jack Maupin Jerry Snyder Maupin Ford Garrison Snayder Fenton Mole Krall Knickerbocker Ginve Knick Buster Capps Kenchy Arcaneaux Chuck Wontowick Frank Mancuss Sny[eer Marty Carlson Gibson Fint Art Mazmanian Mole Radjeliffe Joe Lutz Carlson Mickey Rutter Darrell Johnson Texas Dick Nak Capps Arcenegax Nash Oklahoma

Stykhuis Fails In Compton Mile Despite Fast Times

Lille Willy Stykhuis the Dutch flyer traveled 6900 miles to compete in the Compton Mile. He finished third behind Bob McMillen of Occidental and Alf Holmberg of Sweden, apologizing for not having the kick. McMillen won with 4 09.0 and earned the meet’s outstanding performer honor as records fell in the double relay and other events.

Compton Cali Lille Willy Stykhuis Andi John Barnes Higeam Toy Slykhuls Bob McMillen Alf Holmberg Sweden University of Tenneeste Lyksuis Alep McMillen Toporiisi Ait Saat Pene Pit Mille Angola State College Tempe Durlox Aigbe

Ft Sam Houten Raupers Meet Brooks APS Genders Saturday

Inter-Service conference baseball slate lists Ft Sam Houten Raupers vs Brooks APS Genders at 2:30 p.m. at Christy Matthenson field. The Brooks Army Medlial center Comets defeated Corpus Christi NAS Comets 14 to 3 Friday, while also beating Randolph ATB Raytiers 6 to 3. Glimpses of strong hitting came from Hixport and Watson for the Comets and from Delgado and Lawson for Randolph. Bliszka pitched a one hitter for the Comets, with Houston winning for Corpus Christi behind Gilberts’ three two-baggers and three singles by Larkin.

Ft Sam Houten Raupers Brooks Aps Christy Matthenson Field Ratgers Brooke Army Tory. Ee BAMC Lin Ta Glenn Mick ‘Ens Ft. Worth

Span-Ams in Double Bill at Richter Field Saturday

A Spanish American league doubleheader is set at Richter Field this Saturday night. The first game starts at 6 20 featuring Leed's Department Store versus Moongiow Athletic Club. The 1734th Squad Ron Af Kelly ARE meets Medical Field Service School at 8 30.

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