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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1945

Page

4

National league clubs stumble in long Western swing

Eastern clubs falter in major league show, posting a 17 win slate in 52 games amid westward travel. Giants lead with six wins in eight, Pirates surge, Cardinals move into third as Reds win eight straight and Bowman shines in his Reds debut. Yankees hold slim AL lead over Tigers with key performances from Gromek and others.

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Rios and Spencer Set for Tejas Light Welter Clash

Southpaw Rios and top contender Spencer prepare for a title bout in Texas. The Detroit card features debuting Lou Angeles Mexicsnightweight making his first appearance, as Leon sp faces Nevellinor in a mitten-round show.

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Unclear OCR fragment hints at sports event details

Fragmentary text mentions reference to games, locations, teams, and scores but is too garbled to identify specific names, dates, or outcomes. The readable bits imply a regional contest with teams and venues, but essential facts are missing.

War Workers rally in 14 3 victory over Fredericksburg Giants

War Worker 14 3 team won 14-3 Sunday overpowering the Fredericksburg Giants at Poses Icksburg. Charley Engle earned his second win of the week with a strong start. Joe Naranjo delivered key saves and Lenny Eng contributed four runs as Carlye led the attack.

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Service Loop Switches Start Time to 8 30 PM

The San Antonio Army Sports Council Mourlay voted to start TecPlekd Service Baseball League night games at 8 30 PM, moving from 8 15 PM. The council also declared the league’s straight through winner the league champion, with the playoff winner to be the playoff champion. Kelly Field’s WAC softball team won a protest about a May 15 game replay, claiming the score should be 4 1 to 7 in favor of their side after errors.

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Amarillo AAF Secures 12th Straight Win

Amarillo AAF defeats Liberal in Texas, extending their baseball season dominance to 12 consecutive wins. Giants led early but misplays and errors allowed Amarillo to pull ahead, aided by Wrysock, Combs, Hunt, Walko, Conk, Satterfield, and Ziemba in a pitch heavy matchup.

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Greer Nine Whips Black Missions Playoff Clash

Greer All-Star team and the Black Missions staged a tight baseball contest Sunday night as Tech hosted. Greer built a five run first inning lead but the game remained close with late scoring, ending 10-8 in favor of Greer.

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Up Boulers Cup Game at Selma

The 7-Up Bovilera bootball team defeated Selma Leam at Stina Sunday by 12 to 3. Clarence Ehlinger drove in all runs with a homer and a triple and two runners on base each time.

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Columbus Red Birds face roster moves amid split with Cardinals

Columbus Ohio June 411 Officials of the Columbus Red Birds of the American Association indicated they would dispose of First Baseman Chuck Baron and Outfielder Jim Mallory who jumped the club. Baron is expected to be sold or traded and Mallory returned to St. Louis Cardinals who own him. Diabory reportedly back home in Salisbury North Carolina.

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South San Legion Boys Win Opener In 8th Inning

South San Antonio post 399 defeats Past 375 14 to 5 in the Legion Junior baseball opener at Pittman Sullivan Park. The night featured seven unearned runs in the eighth and a tight early game, with Post 399 breaking away late as Darberack drove in six, Lehmann pitched five strong innings, and Burrows made key plays.

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Softball Scores and Schedule From City League

A rough report notes softball action and upcoming games in the city league. Betty Kvana is highlighted for a strong pitching performance as local teams push for second place contention.

Golden Gloves Charity Proceeds Reported at Texas Meet

FOR WORKS Texas June 4 a profit of 1029.61 all going to charity was realized from the 4145 Texas Golden Gloves according to the annual aid for funds. The debt tight shows drew 9 total paid attendance of 25959 with total state receipts of 28534 DUTCH FINK DEAD YONKERS New York June 4 oniails Bhoming 54 known in boxing circles as Louis Dutch Fink collapsed of a heart attack while visiting a friend that night and died shortly afterward. Fink was trainer for Gene Toney and Tony Canzoneri when they were heavyweight and lightweight champions respectively.

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Bowling champions crowned at Matis Center derby weekend

Gerry Merex and Crick Greenlee captured the first Matis Bowling Center doubles championship. They wore SR28.50 rider and posted strong scores across Saturday and Sunday. Emile Rizzo and Gene Yeace took second, R. J. Egham and Vu Q. Cooper third, Wille Graneitl and Joe Straus fourth. Merex and Greenlee dominated prelims under the Peterson scoring system, then beat Lecce and a partner in the decisive round.

Gerry Merex Crick Greenlee Matis Emile Rizzo Gene Yeace R. J. Egham Q. J. Cooper Wille Graneitl Joe Straus Merck Greenter Peterson Minteh Lecce Rizzo Eyhorn Cooper Straug Crameré Granieri Amr

Ross of Oakland Voted Mr. America in 1945

Ross of Oakland California, an Army Air Force member, was chosen Mr. America among 50 contestants in Las Vegas in a two tag tournament. Other finalists included Jon Larrl and York Pa, Kimong Vo, Dodge City Kansas, and clit Byers Santa Monica California. Williams vs Coco New Orleans boxing bout set for June 15 in New Orleans with Kid Gort and Louie Gort as contenders.

Hollywood Caiif Jase Clwrence Ross Oakland Calif Army Aire Force Las Vegas Nev Ross Mr. Ameren Stomtree Jon Larrl York Kimong Voyages Dodge City Kat Clit Byers Santa Monica

Golf Roundup at Riverside Park Sets Course Record

A windy Riverside Park round saw Johnny U tinker and pilots hit a new course record with 61 strokes, beating the former 63. Crowd of 2500 watched Dodgen ace 183 yards to the cup for a hole in one on the third hole. Observers included Paul Jottings and Lucile Walden. Hathaway defeated Harrie 4 and 2, while Ward Barrly topped Emory Willment 4 and 3 in newspaper man’s tournament play at Wiklow Sorries.

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Derby Field Holds Steady For Saturday Derby

Louisville reports that the Kentucky Derby contenders remain largely unchanged after the Blue Grass Stakes winner Darby Dieppe. It notes Fighting Step Air Baller Not O’Luck Best Effort Sea Willow and others in contention, with potential rivals from Eastern stars and Canadian entries also mentioned for the Derby field.

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Medal Test Tuesday in Amateur Golf at Drackeneldge Park

Amateur golf Medal Test moves to Tuesday at Drackeneldge Park as the San Antonio Golf desocration third panel invitation event narrows field. Match play starts Wednesday with qualifiers due by 1 p m and tee times set between 9 am and 2 pm.

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Tulane Rout at Southern AAU Meet in New Orleans

Tulane University won the Southern AAU Meet in New Orleans with 1st place in multiple events. Louisiana State University and a New Orleans Athletic club team competed for second honors. Arky Erwin defended his 440 yard hurdles title and also won the 2 yard low hurdles while teammate Chuck Mongo and others claimed top spots in related events.

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195 Boys in Y Free Swim School

About 195 youngsters joined six half hour classes on Monday morning at the YMCA free swim program, averaging 33 students per class. The school continues daily through Saturday with classes each day starting at the indicated time.

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