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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1947

Page

4

Jones Starts Fast With Red Sox After Trade

Boston and Chicago trades shuffle AL standings as Jones drives two homers and six RBIs in a doubleheader split. York struggles in White Sox debut while Yankees, Tigers, and Braves win to seize and share leads.

Lone Star League Highlights Inconsistent Game Notes

The article fragment outlines a Lone Star League basketball clash between Beaul Corarta and teams like Taekgon File IA, with players such as RakeHta Reever and Tyler ae the twins and a 1900 fan attendance noted. Henderson and Ryan are mentioned in passing as part of a back-and-forth scoring sequence.

Lone Star League Roberig Jon Hoeven Lin Beaul RakeHta Reever Bob Manplos Loneview Wipla Aingins Tyler Lew Martin Heme Suns Henderson Ryan Kleene Maset

National League NCUNNATT Defeats New York 3-0

National League result shows NCUNNATT blanking New York 3 to 0. Key players include Burton and Wilson among many listed names, with multiple batsmen and outfielders credited in the chaotic OCR read. The report mentions numerous team members and venues, reflecting a dense box score style.

Baseball Box Score Summary from a Turbulent Game

A derailed line of OCR text covers an American League baseball box score with scattered player names and team references. The fragment mentions innings, pitchers, and runs, including Chicago and Detroit mentions, with limited coherent facts. It notes a 1 to 9 innings line and various player mentions but lacks a clear, complete game outcome or connected events.

Antonio Association Leads Local Softball Matches

The report lists players and teams in a busy schedule with Antonio and Alvarade repeatedly named among battlegrounds and standings. It notes weekly results, upcoming games, and playoff implications across Western Srrene Division with references to Rin, Carrasco, and Gimen as key contributors.

Slaughter and DiMaggio Tie for Baseball's Most Popular Player

Chicago reports that Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees leads the national popularity poll with 2, Malik votes while Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox trails. Enos Slaughter of the St Louis Cardinals tops the National League with 1483 votes, and Willie Mays of the New York Giants follows with 8605 votes in a cross-media balloting effort by papers, radio and magazines.

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Crashes Kill Three Race Pilots Across Tracks

Three drivers died and six were injured in separate crashes at Dayton Ohio Greenfield Indiana Oswego New York Shangri La speedways Sunday. Victims include Ebert Booker Alfred Konb and Alva Raynes with wives and families observing each tragedy.

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Kelly Field Splits With Pasquel Nine

Kelly Field splits with Pasquel in a double header at Richter f i sUeidiy Ike of taking the Ji gain. Kelly will meet Trucks and Eiosua of Piers Negras in a twin bit at Kies Sield nex Sum irra Prauet M10 Of Hols 8 OF Reutis Chane 07 WOU Os. Ballorka Caulta and Pally Bote ier an Weingran Vanaud 200 i Usk BT HUN. ALLY Raven Aucaniunls dejo ANGST TEXAS NG IPRA IETE Chuybs V6 Ainsritio Tr Taleo 1d ANA uerine Held Tenn Beg Carin 40th Auglenn Wh Bibhorie

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Walthall Adds Another Title in Texas Tennis

Pascival Walthall claimed his second straight title by defeating Mabry of San Antonio University of Texas in the Oak Falls Country Club men singles final, 61 75 64, to cap the state sectional championship after winning in Dallas last week. Mabry and Kelley won doubles over Pease and Pfeiffer, 64 62 34 46 6 3. Peggy Eby of Houston beat Norton of San Antonio 62 57 60 in women singles, while Ed Braswell and Eby took mixed doubles from Gilchrist and Hewitt 5-7 14-12 6-2 amid tight rallies.

Pascival Walthall Clarence Mahry Alice University of Texas Oak Falls Country Club San Antonian Dallas Mabry Felix Kelley Gordon Pease Jesse Pfeiffer San Antonio Worvent Peggy Eby Houston Lliwl Norton Alwo Miss Norton Ed Braswell San Gilchrist Hewitt Dariies Peesy Julian Pytes Waco Gerlandse Clinton Gvelllatony ales—Naliey Armur Ry Sharon Calwell Congview Wwetering Oswala Jacoby Prost Carver San Antony Delared Harold Stanard Mark Eaton

Parish League results and incidents at Parish field

San Bernsado Asberrat defeated St. Cecilia's 43 and St. Serud's beat St. Ant's 303 in a Sunday doubleheader at Parish field. Sacred Heart shut out St. Agnes 7 at Congepcion park. Nick Gaza suffered a bad eighth inning break amid a 10-run game, as Say Mernando on its Way 10 tayo runs. A foul pop hurt a St. Cecilia catcher, an error affected Wo scores. Gerea led San Fernando to two wins while other players posted notable hits for Sacred Mons.

San Bernsado Asberrat St. Cecilia’s St. Serud's St. Ant’s Gnadi Parish Field Sacred Heart St. Agnes Congepcion Park Nick Gaza Mernando St. Cecilia Gerea San Fernando Spears Fale Elfingeesha St Agnes Mapeliari Munupelii Mons

Untitled Athlete’s Foot Remedy Ad Fragment

Fragmentary ad noting athletes foot relief with unspecified product. Mentions six nights or less treatment and a quick acting solution sold by pharmacies for $1.50.

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Rykovich to Play With Buffalo Pros

Rykovich signs with the Buffalo pros amid waiver talks. The halfback stated a professional football contract is expected, with immediate attendance at the squad. Details on dates and teams remain unclear in the fragment.

Rykovich Buffalo Champaign Tulins Tings The Isons Ry’ Savich Cldh Mincis Hall Lean

Charles F. Herman 82 longtime contractor dies at daughter’s home

Charles F. Herman aged 82 a retired betting contracting worker and guardian of Floyd Babe Herman former major league baseball star died at the home of his daughter Babe Herman in Pres Scot during Pinshiriza rites

Charles F. Herman Floyd Babe” Jierman Babe Herman

City Major League A Time Over ABC Catdymen at Woodlawn Lake

Vesttaan Kids tie for first with Idle Union 694 Busmen after a strong league twin-bill win at Woodlawn lake diamond. Leroy Epp homered and added a single in six at bats to pace the Kids who had 17 hits. Kohler and Heinz each had three hits for Neice, while Bar ons contributed several singles for South San.

ABC Catdymen Woodlawn Lake Vesttaan Union Leroy Epp Neice Haniware Saultt San Antonio Recreationista Kohler Heinz Neice Barons South San Veltman Kids Jim Veltma James Tripp Kathmann Jewice ABC Hartwar Watts Eder Bush Helleries Scawaetz and Co Means Lons

Legion Baseball finals set after county eliminations at Pittman-Sullivan Park

Edgewood upset Brackenridge to reach the American Legion Bexar county title game as Hart Jandale edged South San Antonio 11 to 10 in 14 innings. The winner advances to the junior district tournament. Jefferson Post 2 beat Alamo Heights in an exhibition at TMI Diamond.

Lagenouucos American Legion Pittman-Sullivan Park Edgewood Brackenridge Post Pillar Sullivan Field Hart Jandale South San Antonio Post South San Antonio TMI Diamond Jefferson Post Alamo Heights Post Jeff Hurler Fob Tankersley Gate San Gamble Sparta Flt Sandere Tena Bagewood Brerksnridge Balierings Gueviern Amt Yylienueras Robertson Var Tom Sterkeauts Morrison

Motorboat Races Highlight Swell Attendance Amid Crashes

The 2500 Watch Boat Racing meet on Lake McQueeney drew strong crowds despite a few incidents. Henry Taubert Jr and Harry Combs tied for top wins with multiple first places as Roy Bailey of Abilene sustained a shoulder injury when a flywheel struck him after a crankshaft failure. Five boats entered, but only five competed. Fred Steed of Tyler broke an engine block during practice. Multiple skippers from Abilene Dallas and San Antonio led in various classes with Taubert Sr and Mayhew among contenders.

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Amateur Baseball Sparks Sunday Clashes Across Texas

Local clubs faced mixed results in Sunday matinees across multiple parks. Notable performances included Christy Mathewson diamond clash and West ends, with George West and Clyde McCullough delivering key hits for their teams. Several players posted multi base efforts as teams from Alamo and Sehertz districts competed in a busy day of amateur baseball, including a 12-12 tie in one game and decisive wins for the Floral nine and nearby squads.

Pleid Eilers Bamc Comets Christy Mathewson Diamond Floral Tarde Bix

Kiger Team Wins Weekawn Classic Bowling Championship

The W F Kiger team defeated Phillips Drillers in a best of three match to claim the Weekawn Classic bowling league title Sunday night. Both clubs competed hard, with Kiger pulling ahead in the final game to clinch the championship.

W. F. Kiger Phillips Drillers

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