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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1945

Page

4

Dodgers Beat Cooper to Take Top Spot

Dodgers rise to first place in the National League as they defeat Mort Cooper and the Boston Braves 5 to 6 in a doubleheader opener. Hal Gregg earns a save amid late Braves rally, while Pirates and Giants stumble, Phillies surprise, and Red Sox, Yankees, and White Sox post mixed results in a busy day of league action.

Leroeimis Brooklyn Beason Botton Dodgers Mort Cooper Boston Braves Sehedied Yestler Pittsburgh New York Aves Giants Ted Hal Gregg Cooper Gregg Altheyery Braves Massachusetts P. Um. Cufew Pirates Priaces Lows Cardinals New Yorkers Philadelphia Phillies Aga Xen Burkhardt Brice Tve Ted Wilks Redbirds Bis Phils Anton Karl Jim Wasdell Bill Voiselle Authered Sebback Pelroit Cetrait Tigers Chicago Wire Sox Thornton Live Joe Haynes Gvedltiller Joe Uavins Eretil New York Yankees Predelphia Athletics Floud Bevens Yanks Buck Newsam Mackmen Russ Christopher Christopher Downing Philadelphia Rebb RED Son Foston Red Sox Teredeomi Washington St. Jo Pae Yankees Immelt O'Reill Dateh Teenert George Merkovich Nats Chichka Cbs Clociamat Wag Tin Cleveland- St. Louis Broawens Barry ‘Lowrey Cubs Paul Delringer Kank Wyse

Nelsons ledger records win and big prize in Philadelphia

Nelson boosts winnings to twenty seven thousand nine hundred forty eight dollars after another win at the Philadelphia Inquirer’s 17500 event. He posted a 63 with four consecutive birdies at Lanerch Country Club, led Harold Me Spaden by two strokes, and his ledger shows the 3433.33 prize to the winner for the PGA rehab fund.

Philadelphia Byron Nelson Golldem Philadelphia Inquirer

Reward Midnight Ball Game in Fairbanks Alaska

Reward announced for Noble Digs Jr and his sister Caroline for good school work. The family travels from Alaska by bus to Seattle then by plane to Fairbanks for the annual midnight baseball game on the longest day of the year. Local tradition sees the sun dip below the horizon during the event.

Los Angeles Ian Sparks Noble Digs Jr Caroline Fairbanks Alaska Noble War Mane Seattle Fairhonies Fairhanka

Women golf sweepstakes at Trek enridae park

Mrs C A Ferguson and Miss Wendland are slated to compete in a women’s weekly sweepstakes at Trek Enridae Park. The event lists entries such as Mrs Pecpusey and Miss Wandland with scores noted, but the fragmented text omits clear results or dates.

C. A Ferguson Trekenridae Park Pecpusey Wandland

Crosby Allowed to Win on Father s Day

A garbled 1847 Salt Lake City item discusses Crosby being allowed to win a Father s Day golf match amid a chaotic fundraising event. It mentions a hospital fundraiser, amputee veterans, and a tour planned with Hope, Geertsen, Colonna, and others, all in a chaotic newspaper fragment with many misspellings and unclear details.

Crosby Salt Lake City Businel General Hospital Ache Charge Schupiter Hope John Geertsen Galt Lake City Derry Colonna Cave

Oklahoma Ags Go In for Beef

Oklahoma A and M football prospects opened spring practice with visible contenders from the Aggies past season. Coach Tim Lookabaugh eyes the big linemen led by Raymon Simmons and Bab Fentmore as potential contributors while noting 24 underdraft age and several veterans among the squad. The team aims to evaluate fitness and readiness for the coming season.

Stillwater Okladine Oklahoma A Ammer Aggies Dave Tim Lookabaugh Oklahoma Raymon Simmons Pigher Okle Zinc Mings Lal Sato Howell Okln Lookabaum Wileh Ueptaon Oold Wbouk Fentmore Saasol Wwe

U S Ball Players Entertain Londo

U S ball players entertain London in a charity game with US stars and British participants. The event featured pitching by Larut and Turnerly, with multiple players from pro teams. proceeds support British relief efforts and public donations. The match highlighted cross Atlantic baseball ties and attendance by a public crowd in London.

Sweepstakes Golf Leads at Willow Springs Event

Les Daugherty captured the men's sweepstakes title at Willow Springs with a 1 14 score. Bill Golgers finished second with 86, Bill Glover was third with 9 6, and Verve! placed fourth with 80. Attendance signals strong turnout and organizers report wide participation from Goshen and Canada despite weather hints.

Les Daugherty Sinfay Oh Willow Springs Bey Bill Golgers Bill Glover Sinarae

Women Start Qualifying In Western OpenGolf Meet

A field of 180 women golfers began qualifying at Highland Park course for the Western Golf Association open tournament. Notables include Mildred Babe Didrikson Zaharias and Dorothy Germain, with top scorers advancing to match play beginning Tuesday.

Indianapolis Highlena Zaharias

Cameron Stars in Wimberly Rodeo

Cameron Stars in Wimberly Rodeo as Bxldia Gamertin of Houston posts a fast 5.8 second steer ride near the world record, earning top honors. Johnny Rel of Austin and Charley Hood of Durrell follow in second and third. Bud Meeks of Wimberly wins calf roping over Mansfield of Bandera, with Tug and water issues affecting some rides.

Mansfinld Bandera Johnny Belmars Severn T. O Zack Miller San Antoni

Lockhart Golf Finals Set After Rain Delay

Lockhart hosts the golf finals next Sunday with matches including Leroy Brennan of San Antonio facing Po Richards of Lockhart and Leuk. Franklin of Ausby meets J. Dork of Agatini. M. T. Halman of Larkhayt faces Tom Gruntzel of Lockhart. Skip Hysan plays Feld of Lookhark.

Lockhart Gils Mey Leroy Brennen San Antonio Po Rishards Leuk Cranklin Ausby J. Dork Agatini M.T. Halman Larkhayt Tom Gruntzel Ama Liew KOR Skip Hysan Lyckhall Tikes Feld Lookhark

Portland Softball Team Rally Sees Narrow Loss

Portland softball reports a tough game as Searle and Berthy lead a late surge for the Northwest Girls Society. Pomeroy keeps the opponents to a single score, while Camelion and Frank Saint help Belarnia mount a comeback in a grueling national championship contest.

Portland Searle Wight Berty

Local Bowling Match Delayed By Illness in Wallas

A match between the San Antonio team and the five man Ostler lineup was called off due to illness in the crowd as Mrs. Mike Granteri wife of city champion Bill Granteri attended. The contest will resume once arrangements are made for Bowing duties.

Wallas Ftint San An Ostler Contess Mike Granteri Bill Granite San Antonio Mai Granier Mitch Dalles Bow

Sports Mirror of a Half Century Ago

A garbled sports recap recalls Cherlin Parker of San Antonio and a 20% win rate at a New York venue, plus mentions of a Kananss pitcher and a Brooklyn player suffering a brain concussion. Ten years ago California edged Camel by eight tenths of a second in a notable track event amid other scattered game notes.

Arbria York Wieshington Phoudephis Rattarle Orwell Garbark Launayd Pipretiy Percell Lor Hilarey Bayona Duangheus Rewesquin Gangawdy Miner Wid Bear Grange Husie Pitcher Newuons Becomd Pnune New York AFC Duthie Rand Champa Ghrystanner Ane Musa Gomer Startin Oherland Boston Cterineni PiMadelphia Randax Geontix G Bronklyn Grega Cros Brookls Ani Sumbay Cy Tow Law Wil Mambaral Baseworth Sowell Wmka Tleey Gernevenser Judd RY Ray Amd Semelnicks Aang Adame Barron Almas Buc Kane Don Gan Yima Weall Kat Manone Malewile Hansen Adams Rinwerteh Klotty Wanda Winubag Cherlin Parker San Anianto Tesaa Win Randalte Islans Madium Roel Riley Taining Rive Medwick Brooklyn Dadpren Facnur Bay Nats Bob Bowman Tha Cardinaly

Edgewood High School Eagles Reach Legion Finals

The Edgewood team led by star Rene Urbanowich advances toward the finals of the American Legion junior base tournament. Central Catholic, sponsored by Benal and Britnan, will face Edgewood next Sunday at Pltman Sullivan Park. The South San Antonio match ended 8 to 2 with Edgewood errorless defense except for one home-run play and notable throwing.

American Legion Dell Central Catholic High School B'Nal B’ritnang Kiwanis Club Edgewood High Pltlman-Sullivan Park South San Antonio Chacley Urbanowien Edgewood High School Imme Ehyler Gentes Edgewood Boys South San Joe Pierce Rene Irbanowich Edgewood Rene Gentral Yulenthoe Sobieaks Gilbert Phillips Dave Stephens Stephens T. Maxey Hart Jr Alamo Heights Yommy Little Terry Green Nap Hari BE George Busch Rovers Aon Burrows McKechnie Bog Sanders Tho Moravits Pirie Wood Bay Borach Marios

SAACC Lightning Beat In San Antonio Aviation Race

The SAACC Lightning defeated the San Antonio missions in a race at Teele Field. Spectators noted crowd presence as teams posted times with key figures including Antonin Diack and G. Pressennim. payments recorded included $957.65 for setup and services.

San Antonio San Selma Teele Jae Fresenhay G. Pressennim Nf Aan

Fort Sam San Marco clash ends in tight loss

In a rugged baseball clash Fort Sam bears San Marco 6 to 4 as pitching by Borehers Deutsch and Randolesh yields decisive moments. Lacy, Shirk, and Deutsch drive key hits while Brooks and Randolph contribute late offense. Rosy totals feature multiple hits, walks, and defensive plays, with Beupks and Randolph handling crucial outs.

Beart Sam San Marcor Sas Marco Nmmary Drrora Loughner Pavan Roverson Mina Hatterie Lacy Shirk Deutsch Dieta Pacloa Gaceper Madiva Frohman Polley Diekz San Mareoo Port Sura Wi Balla Rorehers Borehers Dek Una Sanines Innines Mitne Pitener Tinea Tick Randoleh Brooks Brooks Rancalog Crotty Merris Rorkune Vane Germter Niehen Lawrey Ob & Ue Youns Tankiy Weieht Vinyard Finker Tolsis Anainge Bracke A Randolph Sammars Exstors Guatty Cavall War Bershe Laughrey Rugh Neranjo Cine Morets Baits Avids

Negro Athletes Sweep Fifth Army Track Meet in Milan

In Milan Italy the 92nd infantry division dominated the First Army track event winning nine of 14 events and placing 10 of 13 competitors. William Dillard, a former Baldwin Wallace athlete, claimed records in high and low hurdles with times of 15.35 and 25.2 seconds, as runners wore sneakers instead of spikes.

Milan Taly Gune JR Isins Enamels Ngpro William Dillard Baldwin- Wallace Cleveland

Waco Wolves Triumph in Slugfest Win

The Waco Wolves defeated Camp Hood in a high scoring game Sunday. The Wolves slugged their way to victory with a triple and two home runs, highlighted by strong at bats and aggressive baserunning. key players included Escalante Taases White and Sutill, contributing offensively for the Wolves.

WAGYU Wim Ward ‘Army Sip Beld Wolves Bowrt Camp Camp Hood Salve Escalante Taases Tend Sueakley Ketter Sutill

S A Athletes Off To New York Sunday

San Antonio track trio August Erfurth Perry Samuels head to New York for the national A A U meet at Randall's Island June 26. Coach Gordon and Samuels' parents travel with the pair. travel and lodging costs are split with limited financial aid from local groups.

August Erfurth Brackinridge Perry Samuels Veltergen Senintonle Randall's Island N.Y New Yok Sibu Clark Gorden Trackenbridge Perry Tt. T. Samets St. Lats St. Tonis Manca Samuels Exhirth New York Paramount San Antonio Evfuelh Sarrinels Gorden Texas A. &. US

Kelly Field Ft Sam and Randolph Win In Service League

Kelly Field Fliers and Fort Sam Houston Rangers won Sunday in the Service Baseball League three way battle for fourth place. Kelly outlasted Honda ft7 to grab fourth, Fort Sam beat third place San Marcos Navigators 6-3 ending a three game skid, and Randolph Pichi won 7-2 over last place Frocks field Ganders to move within three and a half games of second place Cadet Gonter. The Hawks idle Sunday prep for Ramblers at Tech Field Tuesday.

Kelly Sam Houston Rangers Thunder Honda Ft7 Comuis Fort Sam San Marcos Navigators Randolph Pichi Frocks Field Ganders Shelygarg Pack Cadet Gonter Hawks Sheir Ramblers Tech Field Jonn Dobbins Tech State Jenkins Brhraw Lo Barton Clint Etar Thing Mel Deutsch

Weekend Sports Wrap Across Nations and Cities

Odd spellings and broken names fill a weekend sports digest highlighting soccer, fencing, track, horse racing, and boxing from New York to Copenhagen. Notable items mention the New York Bronks host, width of national challenges, and results in fencing championships.

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