Sierra to Put Cats Back On Lefty Diet
The Fort Worth Cats prepare to face right hander Carl Erskine with Andy Sierra returned to the rotation on a southpaw diet. Manager Gas Mancuso plans to start Sierra and his forked-handed ace against Shreveport in game two, aiming to rebound after Sunday’s loss.
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Sierra
Fl. Worth
Tianders
San Antonio
Gas Mancuso
South Paw
Andy Sierra
Tol Austin
Wav
Carl Erskine
Pomps
Prouiders
Cats
Johnny Crocco
Johnny Pavlik
Roy Minor
Toby Atwell
Erskine
Ft. Worth
Noren
Tee Fondy
Wally Rogers
Vic Marasco
Pavlick
Jack Lindsey
T’ Homme
Missions Game Recap With Erratic OCR Readout
A garbled report from a missions game lists players such as Hons, Brakie Reavers, Atwell, Archie, and Pavtike with scattered team names and unclear scorers. It mentions losses and pitching details badly, referencing places like San Antonio and Minne, with several misread names and numbers.
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Faya
Rhovey A
Saraniere
Wood
Cron
Taviick
Minne
Atwell
Fanily
San Antonio
Bre
Plestic
Double Pines
Avetile
Nila
Pavlich
Crocen
Niskine
Pitehog Bail
Ye Paslinke Claindery
Ergin Dayist
S of
Wall
Jordi
Tine
Amalies
Williasnstin
Grewia
Pal Allrndance
Citation Runs Next July 31
New York news item notes Citation begins a brief vacation after winning the Belmont Stakes to clinch the triple crown. He will depart Belmont Park for Arlington Park with Calumet Farm connections. The next major goal is the Arlington Classic on July 31 as part of a five week rest before racing resumes.
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New York
Pi— Citation
Isis
Citalion
Belmont
Arlington Park
Armed
Fauntless
Calumet Farm
Rochester Toronto 4 11 and Baltimore T3 scoreline noted
In a compact update from minor leagues, Rochester faced Toronto with a 4 to 11 result while Baltimore posted a 3 run game. Buffalo Jersey City and Syracuse Montreat matches are listed with Newark and Iain involvement. American Association reports include Milwaukee 18, Louisville 2, Minneapolis 1 and Toledo 16 12 with standings implied.
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International League
Rochester
Toronto
Baltimore
Buffalo
Jersey City
Syracuse
Newark
Iain
American Association Milwaukes
Louisville
Minneapolis
Toledo
Selma Beats Alamo Heights In 12 Inning Tilt
Mervach of Selma singled and C Marbach added a key single to break the tie in a 65 victory over Alamo Heights at Selma Sunday. Marbach led Selma with a triple and two singles in six at bats as O Connor and Phil lips also produced, while McCullough sparked a ninth inning rally for Alamo Heights before Sutton fanned 22 and Robertson nine for Alamo Heights.
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Mervach
C. Marbach
Selma
Alamo, Heights Chamber of Commerce
Bob O'Connor
Alamo Heights
Gilbert Phillips
Clyde McCullough
Tark
Jesse Perkins
Unt
Sutton
Norman Robertson
Comal Valley
Three-way conquers highlight Texas sectional tennis tourney
Kovaleski from Michigan and Richardson of Baton Rouge lead a Texas tourney set with Kovaleski and Warner winning doubles, Richardson taking boys singles, and repeated 1947 champions among victors. Davis Cup ties in London and results from Memphis and New York glow amid rain delays.
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Dallas
Kovaleski
Margaret Warner
el Paso
Ethel Norton
Jessie Peiffer
San Antonio
Richardson
Bobby Sierra
Tampa
Leman Baker
Texas City War
Wancy Armor
Margaret Varner
Galveston
Lucille Scoggins
Varner
Shirley
Sharon Caldwell
Longview
Hetty Sea
Peggy Robertson
Julian Gates
Boo Alexander
Waco
London
Sweeden
Hungary
England
Italy
Czechoslovakia
Dennis Eliminatons
Whyning
Lennart Bergelin
Lorstén Johansson
Josef Asboth
Andras Ava
Whch
Soar Tae Malians
Denmark
Gianni Cucelli
Marcella del Bello
Kavin Nielson
Torben Ulrich
Belgium
Wander Jaroslav Drobny
Pralny
Philippe Washer
Jacques Pe
Vladimir Cernik
Bowling honors crown San Antonio bowler in Lions event
Spencer Bowing won the all-events title at the Texas Lions tournament, posting 1692 to lead San Antonio after a weekend at Main Bowling Center. Bill Judson followed with 1636, delivering a sweep for San Antonio in the all-events. Team results include Beaumont Tail Twisters 3050 and San Antonio Tail Twisters 3043 with other clubs making strong showings as doubles and singles leaders are named. Automatic foul detectors will be installed in local lanes after a Sunday San Antonio Bowling Association meeting.
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Es Spencer
San Anwing
Texas
Lions Club
Bill Judson
San Antonio
Beaumont
Schulenburg
San Antonio Lions Club
Houston Heights
Mandaters
Gray
F. Cabell
L. Hoeffen
C. Wheeler
J. F. Heard
E. B. Beale
Houston Central
0. Olsen
D. Morrison
M. Wine
HM. Schwartz
W. E. Becker
George Now
Woodlawn Center
Jenrnet
San Anstone Bowlling Assn
Purner Club
Indianapolis Racer Killed in Tragic Speedway Crash
Indianapolis racing scene mourns as John Shackleford, a 50 year old veteran, dies from injuries sustained in a 20 lap feature when his car skidded and rolled down an embankment before hometown fans. Ted Horn wins the event with Joie Chitwood connections noted. In Loganport, Charles Kauser, 47, injured when a motorcycle crashes through a fence at the Cass county fair. George Malik of Chicago reports slight injuries after dirt loose on track causes loss of control.
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Dayton
INSI
John Shackleford
Ted Horn
Paterson
N. J
Stackleford
Joie Chitwood
Indianapolis
Logansport
Ind
Charles Kauser
Logansportsprelator
Olaly
Cass County
M. By Stewart
George Malik
Chicago
Malik
Ball Nearly Destroys Parked Auto as Pitchers Rally
In Los Angeles on June 21 baseball pitchers and Miss Estelle Hester faced a lively ball that travels farther than expected. Miss Hester, polishing her automobile near Wrigley Field, was struck when a ball was hit over the center field wall. She woke up to find herself en route to a hospital while someone had scored.
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Los Angeles
Estelle Hester
Softball Action Promises Tight League Night at San Pedro Park
In San Pedro Park, Maralla Lumber seeks to deadlock the Monday league lead by facing first place Lackland AFB at 7:30 p.m. The tripleheader opens at 7:15 with Lackland Civilians and Episcopal Community Center, followed by B'nai Brith and National Mae Clothiers. Nearby scores highlight American Legion Red League battles and Blue League upsets, with Central Catholic, Havlandale, and St Gerard's postings in recent play as teams jockey for position.
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Maralla Lumber
San Pedro Park
Lackland Afb
Lackland
Episcopal Community Center
B'nai Brith
National Mae Clothiers
Central Catholic
American Legion
Jefferson
Tefferson
Neugebauer
North Siders
Brackenridge Post
Edison Post
Alloy Havlandale
South
Gustafson
Edwards Hiltomers
Harlandale
South San Pilcher
South San
St. Gerard's Post
Alamo Heights
Hirth
Jofter
Linea TB
Central
Saorter
Flinders
Carpenter
Nupurbauer
Sobieski
City Majors Battle in City League Play and Firemen Triumph
City league action features BE Union 694 and Carpenters Union in close contest as Voelkel's and Brooke Gen. Hea struggle. St Francis Hospital clubs post a 7-5 win over Bobcats while Fire Department edges Francis Allgatie club 16-4 in Stee field Sunday. Dietrich Linehan McKnight Green lead scoring in multiple showdowns as Obregon and Stulowski contribute for the losing side.
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Union
Carpenters Union
St. Frances
A & B Axle
Voelkel
Brooke
Veltman
Neice Hardware
San Antonio Fire Department
Carpenter's Orignn
Voelkel's
Steefield
Firemen
Francis Allgatie
Ant Broolie General Hospital Bobcats
St. Francis
Brooke Hospital
Dietrich
Linehan
McKnight
Green
A. Stulowski
J. e.Brolowski
S A Cleans Up in Skeet at Texas State Meet Houston
San Antonio shooters dominated the Texas State Skeet Championship in Houston. Pete Read led with 334 of 350 targets to win the all-bore title and helped San Antonio win the five-man team title with Charles Floutton Joe Frost Sr Joe Frost Jr and Bob Brown. Frost Jr captured two titles including senior championship and Class B 20 gauge. Joe Frost Jr also took Class A Subsmall bore third. George Glass Jr Midland and Mickey Michaelis Galveston posted perfect 100s in junior and 20 gauge events. Texas Association president for 1949 was elected with Ty Catron Dallas vice president and Bennie Bickers Dallas secretary.
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San Antonio
Houston
Pete Read
Charles Fpoutton
Joe Frost
Joe Frost Jr
Bob Brown
Frost Jr
Joe Jr
Association
Ann Martin
Clits
Jerry M Myer
Janice, Jenkins
Dallas
Bob Buford
Mitford
Midlands
George Glass Jr
Sim
Grant Isenz
Herman Ehler
George W. Glass Jr
Midland
Mickey Michaelis
Galveston
Charles Prentiss Jr
Fabens
Harlingen
Ty Catron
Bennie Bickers
Full House Likely At Legion Game
Tickets for the San Antonio Light American Legion all star baseball game on Friday July 2 at Mission Stadium are selling rapidly. A special committee will select one team to advance to the Hearst national amateur championship in New York in August. Col J W Starkey Legion League president notes likely large turnout and a Ford sedan prize from Gillespie Motors Downtown Motors and Jordan Motors as incentives. Ticket outlets include Mission’s hall perk Kallison’s Downtown Jordan Gillespie Wright Sports Potchernick’s C and S Sporting Goods Barber’s American Sports center.
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San Antonio Light American Legion
Mission Stadium
New Yorks
J. W. Starkey
Legion League
Gale
Gillespie Motors
Downtown Motors
Jordan Motors
Total Ford
Z . Starkey
Hall Perk
Kallison's
Downtown
Jordan
Wright Sports
Potchernick's
S. Sporting Goods
Barber's
American Sports Center
San Antonio Soap Box Derby Seeks Completed Entries
San Antonio July 18 derby organizers report many boys registered but not yet turned in official entry blanks. Race director Roy Jacobs urges timely submission with age and parent signatures. signed forms can be filed at Antonio Chevrolet dealers or The Light. Participants will be measured for a racing T shirt and helmet ordered for each entrant.
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Saw
Antonio
Chevrolet
Milam, Ormsby and
Smith
San Antonio
The
Light
Roy Jacobs
Helotes Rucks to Victory in Red Division Play
Helotes extended its winning streak by edging Holy Sainte field in a close road contest. San Forhanilo beat St. Barthman 10-4, while other district results feature Berch and Gongalea in the Westin League standings and related box scores from the day’s games.
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