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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1942

Page

15

Missions Go To Fort Worth For Series

Port Worth June 19 The Bank Arlington Missions moved in for a night game to open a series with the Cats. San Antonio, Tulsa, and Oklahoma City figures appear in the recap with one run games shaping the set. John Kroner fuels a late surge as Oilers rally falls short. Tulsa leads early then San Antonio ties before a late Mission push secures a 2 1 win.

Port Worth Bank Aritonto Missions Cats Alamo City Gang Tulsa Gators Oilers San Antonio Missions Kroner Houston John Kroner Oklahoma City Indians John Whitehead Gil Julian Tubb Mike Christoff Mancuso Buuch Hausmant

Texas semi pro baseball state tournament set for Waco

The Texas state semi pro baseball championship schedules were announced for July 23 completing at Waco. A. H. Kirksey, state commissioner of the National Semi-Pro Baseball Congress, said the winner here will advance to the national tournament at Wiolith, Kan. He invites army and navy teams to compete in Waco.

Waco A. H. Kirksey Texan Wiolith Kan Khoksey Army

Minnesota Captain Signed by Yankees

Odell, 1942 Minnesota captain Jack Langan signed with the New York Yankees and will report to the Butler farm club. He earned letters in baseball and football at Minnesota and has been playing in the Bloomington Municipal League.

Jack Langan Odell University of Minnesota New York Yankees Yankee Butler Minnesota Bloomington Max Hirsch Rarbie Edward Brennan Arnold Manger New York Delaware Park Hager Valine Farm Walting Johan Aquedet Suffolkdown tilOll

Arlington Park Hosts Rich Lineup for Randlyoise Mile

Whirlaway and other notable runners vie for the Randlyoise mile against a strong field at Chicag o Arlington Park on June 27. Belmont winner Some Change, Wishbone, Swing and Sway and others are among nominees with Evinclee’s offspring also featured.

Orse Racin Chicagn Arlington Park Evinclee Mite Featire Eichula Howard Wells Halitax Greentree Stable Swing Sway A. Ke" Weast Equistar Whirkaway Calumet Farm Belmont Wishbone Colonel Teddy Steel Hela Woot Woof Gen't Sir Jeffrey Welgh Aneho Dogpatch Dispose Jailer Latopnise Ancoud Smiles

Loses Money But Relief Gains

A New York all-sports carnival at Pofo grounds last Sunday lost money but the army and navy tailer bunddage received $000 each. Muter Bert Bacharach said gross receipts were $17,482 leaving a net of $4,163 after expenses. Taxes were paid and each sabre fund received $5,000. A total of 10,006 had been plogy.

New York Pofo Army Navy Tailer Muter Bert Bacharach

Fort Worth and Shreveport Open Texas League Battle

Fort Worth battles Shreveport 4 to 3 with Greer allowing seven hits through five innings. Key players include Vitter Tucker and Sonnier with multiple bases and two base hits, while Williams, Lillard, and Garrigons contribute RBI and defensive plays. Umpires Toggess and Steingrofe preside as the game unfolds in a tense late innings split.

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Mission Statistics and Baseball Box Score Fragment

Fragmented box score listing players and innings from a mission game. Mentions Beaumont, Houston, and American Association standings with multiple pitchers and fielding notes. Includes errors, runs, hits, and RBI scattered with numerous player names and positions.

LaGrange Leads Centex After Key Weekender Victory

LaGrange Demons seize top spot in South Central Texas league after a 4 to 1 win by Gonzales over New Braunfels. Ernest Baker hurled four hits for LaGrange while Milton Ahrens moved to 6 0 with nine hits, as Dubose and Farmer led the offense with five singles. Weimar beat Hallettsville 10 to 9 in twelve innings. Kana pitched over 10 innings. LaGrange also defeated Houston based Panthers 9 to 2 behind strong hurling by Roy Walston. Upcoming games include a Sunday tilt at New Braunfels and non league matchups with Hullettsville and Wella.

Frank Kron Harry Hlinsky Weimar Hallettsville Gos Kana LaGrange Hughes Houston Les Bhume Devons Goon Roy Walston LaGrange Pays New Braunfels Ganeadles Hullettsville Wella Hughes Towlers Weiniy Wow Fan

Lakewood tournament and rodeo update with mixed results

A jumbled report notes Bowling A team led by Tracy Genis Smith plans to attend the Lakewood Innings event and the Intercity round robin, with several players named and prizes including a $64 bond. The text also mentions an exhibition at Bronka Field, a San Antonio team led by Allan Mighell, and rodeo queen Ada Gee Perner and cowboy Homer Pettifrew announcing their marriage June 12 in Prescott.

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