Dodgers Pay Crowds Pass 300000 in 1949 Attendance
New York reports Dodgers attendance topped 300000 for 1949 as the team drew 24257 fans in a Sunday doubleheader with Pittsburgh. Secretary John McDonald notes 416054 total paid at Brookline Surrah matches, averaging 13500 per game, with projections surpassing a million if the trend continues.
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Lacey Macehall
Crooklys
John McDonald
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Pittsburgh
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McDonald
Seeligsons Clean Up in Club Golf at Ban Antonio Club
The Seeligsons swept the Scotch foursomes at Ban Antonio Country Club Sunday. Artinuy Seeligson and Mrs. Jack Lapham posted 80 B 72 to win while Lamar Seeligson and Mrs. Lacy Roe shot 80 5 15 for second. There were 11 entries.
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Seeligsons
Ban Antonio Country Club
Artinuy Seeligson
Jack Lapham
Lamar Seeligson
Lacy Roe
Rain Washes Out Start of State Tennis Tournament
June 5 report from Dallas notes rain washed out the opening of the men’s state tennis championship on the Malle Cowney courts. Matches may continue later today if sun returns. Top seed Bobby Kamrath of Texas moved into pole position after Frank Guernsey of Rice withdrew. Other seeds include Reuben Riskind, Bobby Curtis, Maurice Fincher, Jack Rogers, Fred Barnes, Fred Royer, and Fred Higginbotham. Dallas’ Wilmer Allison and Johnny Van Ryn said they would be unable to play.
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Malle Cowney
Mary Grier Bartle
Bobby Kamath
University of Texas
Kamrath
Frank Guernsey
Rice Instiute
Reuben Riskind
Austin
Bobby Curtis
Houston
Maurice Fincher
Jack Rogers
Fred Barnes
Denton
Fred Royer
Fred Higginbotham
Wilmer Allison
Johnny van Ryn
Mey
Ving
Daylight baseball debate stirs Missions crowd and rain impact
Sportlights by Harold Scherwitz notes day games draw daytime fans, while night games appeal to others. Rain showers cut in-town attendance for the Missions on Sunday, though the crowd was the fourth largest at home this season. Guy Airey argues for more night games, while supporters push for daylight for broader access.
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Techfield
Missions
Guy Airey
Guy
Mari
Walloping Wops Inspire Splendid Oddities of Verse
A fragmentary satire references Mussolini missions and Italian stereotypes, weaving through comic lines about baseball and players. It mentions Johnny Berardino and a character named Mia while aiming for light humor and regional flair.
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Mussolini
Knothale Gang Baseball Idea Grows With Optimists
The Knothole Gang baseball concept gains momentum as the Optimists organize youth play during summer. Arl Veltman backs the effort, with the Optimist Club in charge, hoping to create a national boys program for the season.
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Arl Veltman
Oli
Llo
Cooper Goodall Winner Goes After More Honors
New York June 5 Harry Cooper, after a 704 strokes over seven rounds, returns to routine after Goodall tournament. He aims to qualify for the P A championship while preparing for the national open in Philadelphia. Odds favor Baldahl Picard Nelson Snead and Cooper as top open contenders. Cooper’s recent form improves his prospects despite clutch fears.
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New York
Harry Cooper
Goodall
Tickey
Newy Haven
Conny
Eastern Point
Conneil
Philadelphia
Guldaht
Cooper
Quaig Wood
Fresh Meadow
Becuse
Amateur Baseball Roundup From City League Action
The Joris Furniture team returned from Charlotte after a 14 inning 6 to 5 loss to the Gharintle Red Box. Sancho scored the winning run as Allen Ackerman, Cor Ackerman and Anglin helped produce nine of the 76 total hits. Other Tuesday results include Tip's Place beating Horry's Cafe 11 to 3 at Edgewood School. Pitchers Wilenpont and Thieupont of Nip's held Henrys to six hits with George adding a triple, double and single in six innings. San Antonio Indiana defeated Southside Rebela at Conception Park, led by Gerloff and Samford with a triple each. Texans manager Julio Hernandes set a team meeting for Monday at Page Street after two wide-margin wins, with F. Guerrero and Mendez contributing offense. Royal Sports Athletics topped Tail 9 to 8 in a rain-delayed game, Manuel's Welders crushed Tate Rushing 14 to 4 and 11 to 4 Sunday. Cronzales posted his third six-hit two-run game for B and F Garage, while Condes blanked Sunny Slope Tigers 2 to 0 with 10 strikeouts. Guadalupe Aztecs schedule practice for Tin from 5 to 7 at Tompathe Bowl. Edgewood Knothorn Gang works out Wednesday at 8 p.m. preparing for opening match against Hot Wells Thursday at polo field No. 1.
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Charlotte
Coum
Gharintle
Allen Ackerman
Cor Ackerman
Anglin
Winnners
Sancho
Raitinos
Joyrie
Apps
Eons
Ghariatie
Gonerlox
Cruz
Horry
Edgewood
George ‘Wilenpont
Rene Thieupont
Henrys
George
Pinay
Rene
Lorne
Jenkins Makes First Los Angeles Showing In Fight Program
The article details Jenkins making his first Los Angeles appearance on a fight card promoted by Francis Cunningham at Walkathon arena. It lists ten round setups featuring Jenkins against Robert Gomez in San Antonio and other bouts including TaCoume versus Elizondo, plus upcoming matches against Pancho Villa and Lew Jerking in Texas, with referees Bert Brandon Terry Young and Stotatay Kramer. Jenkins has prior wins over Sammy Museo K C Borado and Kid Hatcher.
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Mexico City
Jimmy LaCoume
Chicago
Law Jenkins
Sweetwater
Robert Gomex
San Antonio
Jorge Morelia
Mexico
Earl Atiat2
Oklahoma City
Chick Sanches
Tommy Pauley
Binningham
Ala
Bert Brandon
Terry Young
Stotatay Kramer
Figce Walkathon Arena
Navarro Sereet
Chisago
Mexco
Francis Cunningham
Walkathon Arena
TaCoume
Elizondo
Cunningham
Lew Jerking
Texas
Robert Gomez
Jenkins
Sammy Museo
K. C. Borado
Kid’ Hatcher
Brandt Reschedules Junior Golf Classes Saturday Free Sessions
Brandt, now at Bracken Ridge Park, has spaced out junior golf classes through the week using vacation time. The Saturday morning session remains at 9 8 m with reports noting Wednesday and Thursday slots and Tuesday adjustments as part of the schedule for school kids. Local league results include Venezelin and Alexandria winning 3 to 1 over Lafayette, Abbevig 0, and Opetouras tied with New Iberian Lake Chaticy at Rayneral.
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Vuuk
Lee Brandt Je
Brackenridge Park
Venezelin & Alexandria
Lafayette
Abbevig
Opetouras
New Iberian Lake Chaticy
Rayneral
San Antonio gun club shooters set marks in telegraphic events
Led by Charles H Poulton who set a new club record with a 205 hits after an initial 100 on the telegraphic stage, the San Antonio skeet team showed strong form for a North South telegraphic shoot. Buckley was close with 90 of 100, while Hixon Hernel and others posted high scores in trap and skeet events.
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Stark
Washburton
Hernel
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A. Ie. Cooper
Herpil Saxo
Frof
Vickew Fansa
Charles H. Poulton
San Anbonio Sknel
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Buckley
Boutston
Telegraph
Ha Herpel
Mary Labelle Murphoe
J. HK. Blare
Yeels
Collins, Old Gridder, Dies
Eddie Collins 33 former Notre Dame left end who played under Knute Rockne in 1878 and 1929 died in Tucson after a nine year tuberculosis battle. Immediate cause listed as heart attack. body to be sent to Oak Park for burial. His older brother Charles played end on Notre Dame’s 1924 Four Horsemen team.
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Une
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Knute Rockne
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Jimmy Phelan
University of Wash
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James P. Collins
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