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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1951

Page

2

San Antonio Missions Add Pitcher Robertson on Roster

Toronto born right hander Donald Robertson, 23, from the International League, joined the San Antonio Missions roster and will report to Dallas next week. Manager McShane said Robertson has been used sparingly this season after a 6-8 record and 3.45 ERA with the Maple Leafs last year. He came to Toronto in 1949 from Trenton New Jersey, where he posted a 9-3 record and 1.50 ERA in the Class H Interstate League.

Donald Robertson Toronto Trenton McShane Ja-Ta White Haye Robertson Finlt

Major trades reshape Dodgers Cardinals and Yankees

Twenty one players moved in sweeping deals as the Brooklyn Dodgers, St Louis Cardinals and New York Yankees bolstered rosters. Andy Pafko joined Brooklyn with Wayne Terwilliger Johnny Schmitz and Rude Walker while Gene Hetmanski Jon Hatten Bruce Edwards and Ed Miksis departed. St Louis received Wally West and Cliff Chambers while Ted Wilks Howie Pallet Joe Garagiola and Dick Cole left for various clubs. New York acquired Bob Kynear and sent Sanford Petrick and Porterfield to Washington as part of a major swap.

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Raschi Brightens Yankees as Win Streak Continues

The 32-year-old Raschi, star of the Yankees, earned his 10th win by defeating the Detroit Tigers after a solid outing against the White Sox. Newhousey and Hutchinson limited New York to five hits as Mantle and Bauer drove in runs. The White Sox faced a rare defeat to Philadelphia as Elmer Valo ignited a two-run rally in collision with Gus Zaun. The Dodgers edged the Cubs 2-1 behind Newcombe’s seventh win, while the Giants and Cardinals won to keep pace in the National League race.

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Mission Box Tilt Heats Up as Tolson Is Ejected in Ninth

Play-by-play notes Tolson being ejected in the ninth for remarks about umpire Ed Cassini and Mickey Ratner striking out. A sharp fifth inning double play features Bobby Gragan’s grounder and Hunter chased at third. Lindsey joins the Cats in Ft Worth after 1949-30 stints, Brown to Montreal, Olten shipped to New Port News as Bragan reshapes the roster, eyeing no immediate returns.

Missions San Antonio Missions Fox Pt. Worth Bill Elbert Johnny Payticle Cats Don Otten Dil Netsahan Ft Worth Eddie Albrecht Albrecht Babe Martin Atl Tower Slim Birdie Padres Procopio Herrera Dallas Austin Knickerbocker Ft. Worth Tommy Vite Kniel Martin San Antonio Rex Barney Brooslyn Frank Brown Omer Totson Sen Antonio Jim Dyck Jax Lutes Brown Marlin Pine Ben Taylor Baleena Tolson Ftate Ed Cassini Mickey Ratner Bobby’ "Gragan Hunter Lindsey Jack Lindsey Fron St Paul Montreal Lyle Olten New Port News Bragan Syste

Span Am League Opener Set At Fichter Field Saturday

Mericas chief service scdol and Berry Packing co plan the first Span Am League game with Robbie. The event starts at 6 20 PM at Fichter field Saturday night as Quality Paint and Body Works advertises nearby and Leed's Department Store promotes a 330 PM event.

Mericas Scdol and Berry Packing Co Robbie Fichter Field Leed Ash

Locks Tops Open Golf Final Day Headlines

In Birmingham on June 16, Bobby Locke led the U S Open field at Oakland Hills on a grueling 70 par pace. Dave Douglas close behind with 145, Ivanis Bo Wininger 146, while Sam Snead faded after a 48 in the second round. Other former champions missed the cut.

Birmingham Midh Bobby Locke Oakland Hills Feunde Wheti Douglas Lackel Locke Northfield N. J Tim Snead Sam Snead Lawson Little Tony Manero Sam Parks Dily Burke

Open Golf Scores Runin Junets at National Open

AP reports final two rounds of the National Open Golf Championship, played at an Oakland Hills course. The field features numerous pros and amateurs with several players posting strong two day totals, including Lombaro, Boros, and Snead amid fluctuating scoring.

City Majors Lackland ASE 3700th Medial group game recap

Electrolux starter replacement Lefty Lavita exits with a sore arm as Rustemier goes distance in a doubleheader opener at Richter field. Lackland’s HHARC tops St Michael’s 3-1 while Electrolux wins second half behind Visente’s triple and solid defense.

Lackland Ase Medien Electrolux Richter Field Ea King Lefty Lavita Oa Lavita Rusty Rustemier Fsit Visente Nick Jatzombek Vide Drake

Fragmented Softball Item From OCR Source

A partial OCR note mentions softball and names unclear. The readable fragment suggests a sports item but lacks coherent details or context. No clear scores dates teams or individuals are identifiable from the provided text.

Louis Knocks Out Savold For Sixth Round Crown

Joe Louis, hailed as dynamic in boxing circles, defeated Charley Savold at Madison Square Garden on June 18, 1941, by a sixth round knockout after a dominant display of power and precision. Louis, weighing 211 1 2 to 190, regains the heavyweight title in a bout that drew a large crowd and revived his charted comeback.

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Major Scores Surge in aac IB Conference Ballotes

Scores surge across the aac IB circuit with teams such as Chicago, Philadelphia, and Boston competing. Players like Hogan, Newhouser, Rubbinson, and Campanella are listed among scorers and notables as eras of intercity play unfold with varied game results and team matchups.

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Legion League Suscerson Keeps Lead With 13–8 Win Over Burbank

Legion League standings leader Suscerson remained atop the junior baseball race after a 13 to 8 victory over Burbank at Woodlawn diamond. Leroy Kalisky delivered a bases loaded triple in the fifth, while Carroll Brister collected two hits for Burbank.

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Scorer Delivers No Hitter Amid Stadium Fight

A no hitter credited to the scorer was marred by a strikeout and a late indoor change found in Pittsburgh and Chicago venues. The doubleheader opener featured a whitewashing by the hurler with 23,000 spectators watching a fight-over event amid telecast disputes and venue shifts.

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Lackland inter-services conference yields baseball routs

Readable segments show Lackland inter-services action with strong pitching limiting Ellington while Johnny Eminaye homered and tripled in a 71-? victory. Floresville beat San Marcos 3 0 and other junior results include Comets and friends tallying hits as league play continues with varied scores.

Lackland Owen Jules Huntee Floresville Boas Banni Rae

All-S.A4. Winewall in State Amateur Final Showdown

Harold V Ratliff of Corsicana and June 16 foes Moseley and Conrad headline the Texas State Amateur final stages. Joe Conrad, a 21 year old North Texas State College junior from Dallas, advances after beating Moseley 6 and 4 and toppling Atkinson and Selby en route. The tiered bracket sees Rob Moncrief, Troy Badgett, and others vying for the championship in Dallas and San Antonio venues.

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