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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1947

Page

4

Newhouser and Feller Deliver Strong Returns

Hal Newhouser shut out the Red Sox 5-0 and Bob Feller blanked the Athletics 2-0 as Detroit and Cleveland solidified leads in the pennant race. The Yankees split with St Louis after a tense day of action. Phillies and Pirates split a Philadelphia doubleheader despite weather constraints.

Former Big Ten Chief Moenkhaus Dies at 76

In Bloomington Indiana Dr William J Moenkhaus 76 long time leader of the West erm conference faculty committee and Indiana University representative on the committee died in Bloomington Hospital from heart disease Henry Ordemann 63 a former rival for the world pro wrestling title died in Minneapolis from a heart attack Willian S Billy Bascom 70 prominent St Louis sports figure and former Washington University baseball coach died over the weekend Meredith B Colker 68 pole vaulter on the 1900 Olympic team collapsed at home and died en route to Bryn Mawr hospital

Bloomington Ind William J. Moenkhaus Westerm Indiana University Minneapolis Henry Ordemann ST. Louis INS Willian S Billy" Bascom Bascom Washington University Ardmore Meredith B. Colker Bryn Mawr Hospital

Phillies and Cleveland Split Doubleheader in City Park

In a two game set Philadelphia and Cleveland split with mixed results. Key players include Joost Metkovich and Boudreau driving runs for Cleveland while Philadelphia relied on Robinson and Priddy. Final scores reflect a tight finish and late rallies.

Open Golf Prospects Favor Record Break At St Louis

The field of 174 golfers begins the U S Open at St Louis with early optimism that the 281 par record set by Gene Sarazen may fall. Ralph Guldahl previously set the mark at Cherry Hills as Vic Ghezzi backs the prediction after a 68 in a practice round.

ST. Louis Ralph Giuldahl Denver Cherry Hills Vic Ghezzi Lloyd Mangrum St. Louis Country Club Ghezzi Washington Prince Georges Country Club Maryland Mangrum Ship Alexander Ed Oliver Bobby Locke George Payton Sam Snead Lew Worsham Otto Greiner Ed Wurgel Dick Betz Wisworth Vines Gene Kunes K. J. Harrison Jimmy Thomson Xk. W. Brownell al Houghton Tom Wright Clayton Haefner Bon Mert Pa Uot Gane Roger Eacock Corazi Bayo Age Eorge Fazio xDenotes Amateur

Legion Baseball Playoff Semis Set After Sunday Games

Four teams reached the junior American Legion semi finals as South San Post 399 routed Burbank Post 568 24 to 9 in three innings. Harlandale Post 336 beat Lanier 7 to 5 with Gamble homering from catcher to pitcher and striking out 19. Brackenridge edged Alamo Heights 63 at Pittman-Sullivan field with Alanio tossing a four hit game. Edgewood Post 366 defeated Central Catholic Post 420 7 to 5. Brackenridge meets Edgewood and Harlandale vs South San Antonio in the South San Diamond. Hot Wells Independents routed Jefferson Post 2 16 to 1 on Hot Wells diamond. Jefferson eliminated last week. Dutch Graham and Lefty Petri held the visitors to two hits.

American Legion South San Post Burbank South Sanfield Harlandale iLanier Gamble of Brackenridge Alamo Heights Pittman-Sullivan Alanio Edgewood Central Catholic Pittsman-Sullivan Field South San Antonio Ion South San Diamond Hot Wells Independents Jefferson Hot Wells Dutch Graham Lefty Petri

MONDAYS MAJOR LASERBALL SCHEDULE UPDATE

Local legible fragment lists baseball matches including American League games New York at Chicago 12 20 and Biston at St Louis 7 plus Philadelphia at Detroit Boston at Cleveland and National League Chicago at Bob Cincinnati at Pittsburgh TY unclear match details and venues Note: names may be misspelled or truncated.

SOU Tilen Ass Achveton Hyitle Noahville Atlanta Memphia New Orleana Mobile Chattangora Bimenehain Searn Leagee Villia Willi Albany Fyenves Wilk Albany Posipor San Francisco National League Los Angeles Oakland Phils Asd Polates Philadrinffia Holly Wand Am MA Iszo Tan Holly Sensid Geresh Warka Seattle Benvicke Portland Weateota Pittsbirgh Philadelphia Tronard Handle Kiner Pittshursh & Ha Strin Ty Leonard Raghy Ly. Leonard Neevich Sing Wicker Etrineevich Tanuires Gore Binelli Ailidaner Tine EAGT Brooklyn New York Amy Ad Witshuesh Detroit Cleveland Philatriphia St. Louis Devine Rustoi Clevelland St Tlanis Ow York Maton Chicage San Antonio Chicago Biston Boston Claveland Cincinnati Pittsburgh

Softball Booster Shoe Shop tops Salinas 12 to 6

In a Sunday softball game at John Hoodfield Softball Park, Softball Booster Shoe Shop defeated Salinas JSports Club 12 to 6. Next day Salinas will face Ritz ext 38 at Irving Field at 10 am.

Salinas jSports Club John Hoodfield Salinas

South Texas Athletes Set Records at Alamo Stadium Meet

A South Texas team selection for the national AAU meet was announced as South Texas finished a local meet at Alamo Stadium. UT won the team trophy with 134 points, Texas A and M unattached placed second with 96, Rice edged Baylor for third with 46 to 42, Southwest State Teachers fifth, San Antonio Athletic Club sixth, IBAMC seventh. Notable marks include 800-meter run time 157.9 seconds, 200-meter low hurdles record 24.5 seconds surpassing 25.0, and 1600-meter relay time 3:24.5 marking a first local run of the event.

South Texas Association Sical Neb Eric Pohn South Texas Alamo Stadium University of Texas Texas A& M Rice Baylor Halse Texas Itones Wiley College Tope iSouthwest Texas State Eurfurth College Station Blackwell Martinsen Holbrook Harnden Austin Kelly Field

Babe Zaharias advances in British women’s amateur golf

In Gullane Scotland on June 9 Mrs Mildred Babe Zaharias defeated Mrs Enid Sheppard 4 and 2 to reach the third round. Helen Sigel from Philadelphia and Ruth Woodward of Fall River also won to move forward in the championship.

Gullane Scotland Mildred Babe Zaharias Enid Sheppard Helen Sigel Philadelphia J.N. Duncan U. S Mme Phillipe Eloy France Ruth Woodward Fail River Britain A. TH. J.gilligan Puttenham Miss Woodward Nancy Jupp Wales Zaharias Helen Nimmo

ONeal Defends West Texas Women's Golf Title

Mrs Sam O Neal of Odessa defended her West Texas Golf Association women's title at Odessa. She won the 36 hole final Sunday 2 and 1 over Mrs Ted Huestis, also of Odessa, to maintain her championship.

Odessa Tex Sam O’neal West Texas Golf ‘Association Ted Huestis

Home Runs Spark St Hedwig Victory Over Rodrique Funeral Home

St Hedwig defeated Rodrique Funeral Home 9 to 7 as center fielder John Franko hit a ninth inning solo shot and added a two-out, ten inning tie breaker. Lou Kielbassa contributed four singles for the winners while pitcher Higgie Greitz struck out 15 over 41 innings.

John Frankowiak St. Hedwigs Rodriguez Funeral Home St. Hedwig Lou Kielbassa Higgie Greitz Rodrigue Iwig Ag Athgon Guerrero Hers Navera Gleite Stolowald

Parish League baseball results prompt multiple decisive wins

Parish League games at Parish field Sunday saw St. Gerard's edge Sacred Heart 87 with St. Cecilia's beating St. John's 13-7. At Concepcion Park San Fernando defeated St. Ann's 15-3 as Western League scores showed Denver 22, Omaha 1-5 and Des Moines, Sioux City, Lincoln 7, Pueblo.

St. Gerard's Sacred Heart St. Cecilia's St. John's Parish San Fernando St. Ann's Concepcion Park Denver Omaha Desa Moines Sioux City A. Lincoln Pueblo

Span Am League tightens race with ninth inning rally

Fred's Place edges J. C. Dielmann 9 8 in a three way tie for first as Buccaneers top Rockets 8 4 at the polo field. Dietmann A Casillas Lara and Mercado lead scoring while several teams hold .667 averages amid a day of rain and incomplete games.

Fred J. C. Dielmann Buccaneers East Side Rockets Polo Field Dietmann A. Fire Department Re''s C. Dietmann A. Casillas Carrol R Lara R. Mercado Sanches I Montalvo Encinas J. Canreras A. Gonzales Wes Taibhock Albuquerque Tamesa UU Abies R. Borger Amarillo

Willow Springs Sweepstake Golf Winners Report

Frank Hastings won first prize at the Willow Spring Golf Association sweepstake tourney in Los Angeles. Wiley Brown and Dr Omar Roan tied for second, Tom DeGette led Willow Spring event with 78 strokes, 12 over par. Julius Hauffler won Rivside tourney first prize with 81, Cavnaugh runner up at 80, Fou Foulkes Trevino Crowther tied for third at 70.

Frank “Hastings L.A. Newspeermen’s. Golf Association Willow Spring Golf, Association Tom Degett Seco Wiley Brown Omar Roan Julius Hauffler Rivside Golf Association J. J.cavnaugh s. C_Fou Foulkes B. A. Trevino Sam Crowther

Gene Towry Wins Tenth Marsh Invitational Golf Title

Gene Towry of Dallas, 18 and a North Texas State student, captured the tenth Marsh Invitational title with a 4 and 2 victory over Leon Taylor of Tyler. The junior champion sealed the win on the final greens of the tournament held in Marshall.

Marshall Gene Towry Dallas Leon Taylor Tyler

Winning Car Slams Rail Killing Driver at Ravenna Race

Gene Bernard Quilllin of Millersburg won a stock car race at Ravenna Speedway but died at Robinson Memorial Hospital hours later after his car crashed through the guard rail and pierced his body. The crash occurred on a turn after crossing the finish line as debris pierced the car.

Ravenna Ohio Gene Bernard Quilllin Millersburg Ravenna Speedway Robinson Memorial Hospital

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