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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1945

Page

6

Randolph Hawks Aim To Clinch Lead In Ramblers Clash

Randolph meets Cadet Center in a pivotal Tuesday night game at Tech field with 6:20 p.m. start. Hawks strive to extend top spot in the league race as Ramblers trail, while Cadet Center seeks a win to stay within two games of Randolph. Ex-Mission catcher Tommy Heath joins Rangers lineup. Kelly’s Fliers and Navigators plus Fort Sam Houston also on slate.

Gnorge Weroye Randolph Leength Tech Field Ull Bouse Gade Galance Hawks Ramblers Denter Rambler Dave Cahte Kelly San Marcos Frank Sansosis Meyer Baker Navigators Fort Sam Houston Rangers Brooks Hill Mission Tommy Heath Lloyd Diels Joe Janow Ganders Joep Cadet Center Woody Johnson Steve Colosky Big West Itadets Johnson Triere Tham del Wilber Wendy Aid Plarker Colowky Hawk Celesky Jost Hasah Strikrant Uve Hawks Ludstrom Bronks Yetal Woemietory Gadet Alylve Hite Lem Toy Nothe

Exhibition Baseball showdown in Groton draws crowd

In Groton an exhibition baseball game featured the Bruton Reaves and Cinelanned Reds. A dramatic late homer decided the win as crowd favorite 200 Reston jNLI watched.

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Durocher Case Continues Amid Brooklyn Court Delays

In New York magistrate Blanchfield extended the Durocher case involving Leo Durocher, Dodgers manager, with Assistant District Attorney Wilson outlining the felonious charge. Complainant John Christian spoke of injuries and a Sunday incident, while defendants Moore and others faced related counts and a potential reward at Ebbetts Field.

New York Vine James A. Blanchfield Brooklyn Leo Durocher Brooklyn Dodgers Felontova Inskattit Clarence H. Wilson John Christian Christian Thik Diwender Josephs Moore

Wrestling stars set for Texas card at Municipal Auditorium

Robby Managers leads wrestlers including Lou Thesz and Buddy Rogers in a Texas show at Municipal Auditorium. The event features semi main bouts with Jules Strongbow and Swedish Angel among top names. Mae Young faces Nell Stewnet in a women’s bout as the card unfolds with heavyweights and fast pace.

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Unclear text fragment about San Pedro softball game schedule

Readable lines describe a softball league in San Pedro with teams like Maine Te divitten and The Felines Bakery. Mentions weekly schedule at San Pedro park, game results, and names such as Jenn Martine. many garbled phrases and missing details.

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Fight Results fendball show chaos across cities and names

A chaotic report lists numerous fighters and towns with scattered results. Names like Garren, Trish Jackie, Archie Moore, and Dave appear amid a jumble of locations such as Waterbury Baltimore and New York. The piece reads like a string of boxing style bouts and KO notes without clear structure or outcomes.

Lerbury Garren Waterbury Gren St Fieve Falls River Trish Jackie Bosnia Oat Atlanta Ron Yuck Bonny Hrane Varler Riream N.Y Outehind Bank Brown SRL Waanington Pal Famtan New York Embeked Balonon Stowall Vas Pruwitence Baltimare Archie Moore Lane Ananios Leckital Garriett Ayrhcan Aken Dave Baltimore Johnny Tin AVM Chimko Dimmy Sherer Whalter Trobert Chienga Nowath Billy Grant Orange Nate Tolden Vet Chicawy Henve Landan Pilladelmnes Terion Freddie Titans Rew Park RY Iange Ealilie Darkson Reading Hetty Manbenay Thisharer Dave Vin MR Stonient Breacwtonuy Pirecille Cabral USA Cambridge Masa Cubiobatet Penyidenen Berhy Wright Ahi Blareland Contin Bremen Ball Kher

Derby winner plans return after Saturday decision

Racing notes describe Derby winner Wye Aaneieen erere ane venting tatire oT Plann Th Kenninks and a crowded field at Redayril with Parke, Te Parke, Neardle, and Heanor all in contention. Reports mention Alabama, Qwitony Ime, and Popes mx a ineeetle mrabildy waalil vba yr Ee NRE N veTymih TN Relent, plus a San ta A Herby Balardas linked to a criminal incident and anticipated starts by several horses.

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Altman Triumphs Over Azteca in Houston Boxing Night

Houston boxer Paul Altman defeated Azteca in a stirring late-round rally after an early Azteca surge. Other results included Galveston’s Eile Berintini KO and Doug Gibson drawing in Camden. Athletic director Al Grimberg announced jacket awards for 1944 lettermen as schools seek nominees.

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Reiser in Last Game at Alexandria

Pete Reiser, star outfielder for the Brooklyn Dodgers, will play his last game for the Blues in a million dollar war bond game at Barksdale field in Shreveport. The team has won 32 of 26 games this season as Hofser departs for Army special services.

Alexandria Jie Yro Camp Livingston Blins Invir Smorrow Pete Reiser Brooklyn Dodgers Blues Barksdale Field Bhreveport Hofser Army Special Services

Unreadable schedule fragment ties teams to cities

A garbled sports schedule lists teams such as WHINESPAY GAMES and Hoxie alongside unclear city pairs. The text mentions New York, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Washington, and Boston in a chaotic order, with several misspellings and broken names, yielding an unreliable listing of night games and venues.

Whinespay Ratonss Lace Cpnabureh Chiraxu Hoxie New York Delebhh Breoktyt Awenh Jeague Ebtenge St. Leaky Nights Clevelands Detail Philadelitia Washington Crib Boston

Kelly Sports Update Shows Firemen Pitchers In Local Nonleague Play

A fragmentary note lists Fire Department pitchers for a nonleague game with Landing Gear, mentioning Cerin Huppleudtt and midseason prep. It references a prior Sunday field test at Rehler's Field and a general schedule in Minneapolis and local teams, with scattered names and scores.

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Babe Grabs Early Lead in Western Golf

Babe Didrikson Zaharias of Los Angeles seized a quick start in the opening rounds of the Women’s Western open in Indianapolis. Elizabeth Duno of Indianapolis chased, while a large field competed under soggy conditions at Highland Park. The event featured top female players, with several matchups and pairings listed for the continuing tournament.

Babe Indianafolis Didrikson Zahacias Los Angeles Migs Elizabeth Duno Indianapolis Inamenink Bela

Sid Mercer Dead at 65 in New York

New York June 19 veteran Hearst sportswriter Sid Mercer died at his home after a long illness. A native of Paxton, he once led the Baseball Writers Association of America and served as secretary of the St Louis Browns carded staff in 1903 1905. Mercer began as a police reporter for the St Louis Republic, later moved to sports writing and joined the St Louis Post Dispatch then the New York Globe and finally the New York Journal. He was known as the dean of baseball writers and was even mentioned as a possible successor to Ban Johnson. He leaves a widow Agavene McGraw two daughters Mrs Margaret Harrington and Mrs Fray Gillette a brother LW Mercer and four sisters.

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Major Batsmen New Site June Camr Stars in Leagues

A scrambled recount of national league batting, with June Camr highlighted as the main figure. Names like Holmes, Yankers, and New York appear mixed with era terms, discussing averages, scores, and notable players. The text is a garbled sport summary referencing teams, players, and seasonal stats without clear structure.

San Antonio Track Team Seeks $100 for National AAU Meet

Local AAU committee chief Fran Pont says San Antonio athletes need $100 per head to reach the four national AAU back and field championships. Earle Callins of Texas University praises funds as essential to send the team. donors and civic groups discuss sponsorship while a boxing meet raises money.

San Antonio Srte Pont Earle Callins Texas University Shampion Bob Umstattd Lonehorns Fine Alter Pohl Sild Pol Wright Tandy Riley Tentor Chamber of Commerce Goling Umelathi Jaycees Ward Collins Anistolith Perry Samuels Huder Todd Haese Antonieo John Townldioh Rice Gao Antonio A. O Texas Pale Pahl Rite Doneldson Amy Eonding Haese Prt Sam Houston Wic Department BeMeth Sanwels Pont Daniel J. Pecks AAU Los Angeles Ciafrman

Women's Golf Club Opens Nine Hole League at Park

The Black Vintage Park hosts a new nine hole league organized by the Golf Association for a charity event benefiting pottery. Members may join weekly rounds of 18 holes starting at 9 30 a m each Wednesday at the park as part of the association’s popular weekly tournament.

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