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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1947

Page

5

Missions Try To Nip Streak At Fort Worth

The San Antonio Missions shift to Fort Worth for a Tuesday night game with the Dallas Rebels, aiming to halt a seven game skid. Pitcher Ralph Germane and Samaklis are named, with Monaper Marcolit contributing in relief as the Missions look to rebound after recent losses in the series.

Fort Worth Hage, Wen Lene Pingston Arga Rienes Borevenort Vis Dallas Asses Beaumant Pulse Afonday Port Worth Houston Besumott Halla Bansatatia Or, Worth Voweston Beaumont Streals San Antonio Missions Cals Missions Dallas Rebels Ralph Germane Marc Carrola Aun Samaklis CATS San Antonio Walles Ruther Marin Stuart Lipa Halleston Balame Ted Davis Jett Bob Moyey Smana Rae Couture Davis

Schogihay Shooter Wins Expert Medal

The report notes Schogihay shooter Michael Fen achieving an expert medal at a national event. It references a series of incongruent phrases and garbled details about scores, categories, and rivals, but confirms the medal award and a top placement in junior or expert divisions within a national competition.

Michael Fen UN Sinpaitivos Ayl Riowan Hite Alte Pistak Shinaiens al Orphiandk

Texas Loop Marathon Defies Odds in 19 Inning Tilt

DALDAS Texas June 17. A Texas league marathon produced the highest-scoring of three 19 inning games as Fort Worth and Houston battled past midnight 54 to 49 in a chaotic night. Clarence Poubielaw earned the win for the Cats while Jack Creel of Houston took the loss. Leroy Schalk joined Fort Worth in uniform for the finale as a public infielder and coach after signing with the club.

Daldas Tex Shreveport Port Worth Clarence Poubielaw Cats Jack Creel Housston Leroy Schalk Oklahoma City Indians Fort Worth Cats Tinal Munston Butts Lester Burge Schalk Ceins Indians

AllStar Plans Complete For Wrigley Stadium Basketball Game

Plans finalized for the All Star basketball game at Wrigley Stadium. Teams will feature top players from national leagues and fans will observe standout pitchers and hitters as weather allows. The event, originally set for this week, is tentatively postponed if conditions persist.

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Ruth Opens Drive For Kids Luggage Aid

Babe Ruth urged charity efforts in New York to aid children with needs, initiating a drive to collect luggage and supplies for youths. He called on supporters and organized actions to support maritime charitable programs and related welfare efforts.

Ruth Babe Ruth

McSpaden Announces Exit From Tourneys

Harold “dug” McSpaden said he will retire from tournament play and quit the professional golf championships after preparing to depart for Detroit. He stated that true competition would be his focus in Detroit.

Kansas Civy Kanyune Uins Harold “Dug” PleSpaden Detroit McSpaden

Landis Award to Stan Musial

Stan Musial will receive the Kenesaw Mountain Landis memorial award chosen by votes of the most valuable player committees of the writers association. The presentation is planned for next Sunday in Saint Louis, reflecting the Cardinals star’s national recognition.

Agnerica Xensne

Two Sluggers Clash in Tuesday San Antonio Fight

Jimmy Curl of San Antonio and Vicent Villavicencio of Mexico City square off in a 16 round non title bout at Municipal Auditorium Tuesday night. Curl stands 6 four and fights with power, while Villavicencio brings a knockout record including a kayo of Kid Azteca. The undercard features Jimmy Cox and Aurelio Cruz, Bobby Dykes and Fred Gonzales, George Harris and Ray Ramon, Bobby Garza and Armand Goelter, all set to start at 8:30 with Dykes favored by local fans.

Municipal Auditorium Jimmy Curl San Antonio Vicent Villavicencio Villavicencio Mexico City Kay Kid Azteca Toni Elizondo Texas Curt

Former Baseballer Eugene Lave Dies

Funeral services for Tugere Lae at Porter Jus sing vhapel will honor Eugene Lave a local sports figure age 64 who played amateur baseball with Corpus Christi and Bor. Survivors include his wife Hele two sons Charles and B two daughters Helen and Mrs Robert Weh rmeyer.

Tugere Lae Harriman Place Iyeros Porter Jussing

Fight Results From Across Cities In Boxing Card

A sprawling list shows fighters and outcomes across multiple cities including Toledo Ohio Rock Grazinte, Brooklyn Ruby Kessler, New York Parey Epatnno, Buffalo Colombo, and Chicago participants. Highlights include stoppages by Grazintte, Kessler, and Williams with various opponents. The scattered results reference venues in Newark, Boston, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia, among others, with several knockouts noted and many fighters listed by city and weight class.

Sy Yo Anovermee Narem Toledo Ohio Rocky Grazintte New York Jerry Horello Brooklyn Ruby Kessler Parey Epatnno Newarl Oe Williams Male Wah NM Jimmy Indel Buffalo Baltinor Cooxman Chi-cua Fed Buddy Walker Brazil Chicago Tuliis Menendez Louis Tis Dan Robinson Citicazo Washington Archie Moore St. Louis Curtis Sheppard Baltimore Albany N. J Danny Kapilow George Bradford Smith Trenton al Mobley New Freddie Schott Bin Paterson Pagsell Richter Pulevsot Teddy Drew Lewiston Me Stanford Bernin Reynolds Warfield Bobe O'Bleines Charlotte Ceb Binghamton Detroi Sally Ign Montveal

Coaches Selected For Oil Bowl Game

Wichita Falls June 18. Joe Coleman of Odessa and Joe Galding of Wichita Falls will coach the Texas all star team for the OFL bowl game August 29. Oklahoma will be represented by Buney Matthews of Purcell and Ray Le Crone of Shewnee tutoring the Sunner schoolboy gridiron squad.

Wichita Falls Joe Coleman Odessa Joe Galding Oklahoma Buney Matthews Purcell Ray le Crone Shewnee Suoner

Leading Team To Host All-Stars In Dallas On July Fourth

The Texas league plans an all-star game on July 4 in Dallas against the league leading club. Selections begin as teams’ standings settle, with 19 players plus a manager possibly as playing manager. Sports writers in league cities will select the team, assisted by the official scorer conducting regional polls.

Dallas Milton Price Allstars Tve Indielders Sour Gut Finders Allstar

Phillies Sign Schoolboy Hurler

Carl Simmons an 18 year old from Egypt Pennsylvania was signed by the Phillies and assigned to the Wilmington interstate league team. The right handed pitcher was highly sought after among schoolboy hurlers in the country and joined the Phils today.

Philadelerla June Carl Simmons Phillies Simmons Egypt Phils

Carter Captures Lowry Field Golf Title at Danver

Louis J. Carter Jr of San Antonio wins at Lowry Field golf tourney in Danver. He defeats rivals with strong early 7674 73 74 scores, ages 1s year old, and plans to join Lowry Field team this summer. He will be home for The Light's Junior small tournament in August 48.

Louis J. Carter Jr San Antonis Lowry Danver Tle San Antonian Lowry Eld

1948 Texas skeet championships announced in Dallas

The 15th annual Texas skeet championships will be held at the Flous ion Gas Club. Herman Ehler of Dallas defeated Charles Poulton of San Antonio to win the Dallas entry in a wolves special playoff 50 to 49 after both broke 100 consecutive targets.

Dallas Flousion Willy Herman Ehler Charles Poulton San Antonio Ehler Poulan

Quarter Horses Race at Stutts Amusement Center

Henry Voight owns Sky Baby who won for Andy Lozano's Sharlow in a 30 yard race at Stutts Amusement Center Sunday. Other results include Black Princess defeating Easter in 430 yards, Samit Ay Jim beating Betty Ann in 300, Little Red over Texas Girl in 250, Long Shoat over Thunderbolt in 4407, Little Barfly defeating Ruby in 220. Candy Girl versus Dolly canceled. Paper Doll versus Marilinall canceled.

Sky Baby Henry Voight Andy Lozano Sharlow Stutts Amusement Center Easter Samitay Jim Betty Ann Little Red Texas Girl Thunderbolt Little ‘Barfly Ruby Candy Girl Dolly Can Leilet Paper Doll Marilinall

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