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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1948

Page

2

Bienz and Patton Duel in NCAA Meet Sprint Finals

At Minneapolis, June 19, Patton of Southern California and Bienz of Indiana vie for sprint titles in the NCAA meet. Patton shows edge in qualifying 100 meters in 10.6 and 200 meters in 21.3, while Bienz clocks about 10.9 in the 100. Cairns? weather and track conditions hinder speed. Clyde Scott sets a record in the 110 hurdles. Minnesota leads qualifiers with six finals spots as Ohio State, Stanford, and Texas follow.

Minneapolis Paul Bienz Indiana Tulane University Mel Patton Southern California Charley Parker Texas Brenz Patton Bieng Heller Huck Blenz Parlun Tye Clyde Scote Arkansas Forrest Georgia Pallun Southern California Minnesota Ohio State Minois Stanford Notre Dame New York University Baht Black Ride Island State Tamuser Samuel Felon Harvard George Margunakin Marie Jie Burnham Artmouth Bob Milles Rhode Island Brates Fa Strom Iow Trampahire Charles Lindekugel Minargala Leo Nameilini Minnisota Brat Felton George Guilds Villanova Reginald Pearman New York Mel Whitfield Ohio Art Starnden A& M Juli Hammack Army James Gilpuuler Norman Bucks South Carosine Fox Seton Hall Charles Fonville Ottch- Isan Rollin Prather Kansan Glis Thandler Fortune Gordien Minnes Norman Wasser Bil Baylees Met Fuchs Yale Charles Parker Harry Marinais Nebraska Charles Met Peters Don Anderson Dom Campbell Colorado Paul Cowie Princeton Jerome Biffle Depyer Robert Smith Anderson Aimieh Clyde Scott Arkans Draymond Reitz Craig Dixon UCLA Georgt Wilicots Tom Mitshall Yam Porter Northwestern Dick Bizweil Ohio Stata August Erfurth Cme Scott Furt Towns Jeterman Teck Cael Michigan Robert Poant Souter Charles Sheynard Texas College Tors Dicker William Clifford Robert Chambe Southern Ifornia Malo Whitfield Waliam Parnell Washington State New ‘Tork US Dickey Whitfield Jayelin Frank Feld Stearford William Taniceili Frangiia Frank Guess Fran Sis Fredennach Prcesi Prcesi Benezerdionte Sefarguetie. ‘yTns, Er Sutire Rop Frazier Eatbrook Oklahoma Jecree Walker Zillapis Lee Hofarre Pennsylvania Ar Ault Ennis Gray Fordeham Tee Hippie Arizona Dianat Charlen Parker Texesi Fi Rlenz Fuiana Lord Lamulf Hii Eeath An Bonibern Agenta Vic Frank George Hadera Poms Aang Kansas State Woodain Linn Stavole Niemi Univer Spencer Johnson Tie Jane

Locke 9 Up On Golf Field

South African Hobby Locke led the Chicago Victory tournament with a 65 and 65 to reach 130 after 36 holes on the Midlothian course. He set a new midwest 36 hole low and tied the PGA 36 hole record, nine strokes ahead of Clayton Heafner who stood at 123.

Chicago Hobby Locke Magie Ward U. S Ben Hogan Skip Alexander Tucson Aviz Locke Clayton Heafner Ernie ‘Ralf Ed Aleven Jackson Bradley Kim Ferrier Dick Metz Ed Furgol Johny Bulla

Musial's .405 Batting Pace Leads Cardinals Rally

Stan Musial paces the league with a .405 batting mark while lifting the St Louis Cardinals to three straight wins. He went 3 for 4 against the Giants, extending a seven game hitting streak to eight, scoring twice to reach 600 career runs as the Cardinals beat New York 12-8 in New York.

Rothr Stan Musial St Louis Cardinals Denora Cardinals Philadelphia Phillies New York Giants Musial Giants Howie Pollet Redbirds Elmer Rida Chicago Cubs Dodgers Brooklyn Philadelphia Athletics Cleveland Indians St. Louis Browns New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Washington Senators Cleveland A's Bob Lemon Sam Chapman Rudy York St. Louis Cliff Fannin Yankees Tommy Henrich Yankee Frank Shee Boston Red Sox Tigers Detroit Mildred Babe Didrikson Zafharias Center Diéld Dizzy Trout Frank Stranahan

Miller Pilot Named for Minneapolis Millers in American Assn

Billy Herman Miller Pilot Billy Herman, former manager of the FittsHillegh Pirates, was named to pilot the Minneapolis Millers in the American Association for the balance of the season. Carl Hubbell of the Giants farm system and W. D. Ryan issued the order, as Frank Shellenback was directed to rest from base.

Mindo Arduis Billy Herman Fittshillegh Pirates Minneapolis Millers Carl Hubbell New York Giants W. D. “Hosy" Ryan Frank Shellenback

Shotgun shoot opens at great plains skeet meet

The Great Bnshia skeet shoot opens with Dick Shaughnessy defending his title. Amateur shooters posted high scores in 410 gauge and 20 gauge events while various winners claimed division medals. About 499 gunners are expected as major events span Friday through Sunday.

Stratford. Com Tyne Dick Shaughnessy Sey Mars Claus Shawchinesey Yetra

Nelson Leads At El Paso In PGA Open Round Three

Byron Nelson continued to lead the Texas PGA Open at El Paso after a 68 in the third round giving him 138 total. Charles Kitin of Amarillo moved within one stroke with a 69 to 139, Bill Maxwell of Abilene posted 69 for 140, Tod Menefee fell to seventh with 142 after a 78. Final rounds today and tomorrow determine the $8500 prize with $2100 to the winner.

FL Paso Byron Nelson Roanoke Farmer Charles Kitin Amarillo Bill Maxwell Abilene Tod Menefee San Antonio

Parish League Recap Shows Local Baseball Highlights

In a parish league summary read for readers, Mayer leads action with key plays and team standings.-Gerard squad powers through Sacred He ws, Holy Name, and Sacred Rene regionally as Batters, Pitchers, and fielders contribute. Players Manyhan Gaubautr Bhitngtry Kalne are noted for notable performances.

Letty Marvin Mayer Urdey Gerard Sacred Rene Orf Holy Name Sacred Gerard Etyinr Manyhan Gaubautr Bhitngtry Mayer and Kalne

Sierra's third Texas League win keeps San Antonio atop race

In Fort Worth Texas, Sierra the Cat tamer pitched undefeated for Gus Mancuso's Missions, beating the Cats 4 2 to keep San Antonio tied for fifth with Dallas winning 7 to tighten the standings. Herrera likely to start Saturday. two unearned Missions runs came on errors and miscues as Erekine yielded six hits.

Herrera Carl Erekine Padres Porte Archie Bill Sommers Jack Lindsey Red Davis Sommers Ken Wond Tom Jordan Andy Piesik Joe Frazier Woodac Ft. Worth

Tennis results and players from a June Los Angeles event

The report lists UCLA standout Fleck and New Carolina rivals as victors in a mixed set of singles and doubles matches. Other results include Felix and Gatenes Beet defeating Ginn and Gefen, with Mabry and Flam paired in doubles as a featured match.

Los Angeles Fleck Ar UCLA Vie Arolina Carolin Snitee Ay Septiern de Belase Jean Ete Bob Peres Vac Felix ‘Ialer Rest Roms Mabry Ainitors Dar Ws

Softball Scores and Notes From Friday Games

Fragmented report covers softball results with Sky Sparks leading BBS Buccaneers 39 to 0 and other team activities. It mentions pitchers, players like Bobby Beorate and Oluce Cheri, and references to squads such as the Comets and Buccaneers in a brief parish-like account with partial scores and names.

Waren Ree Sky Sparks Buccaneers San Padre Bobby Beorate Aiuolients Bucensera Alc Comets Annie Charles Billy Willa Anes Witahaee

Unreadable OCR Summary of Contest Results

Fragmented text shows names like Peder Hort manet Hise Peng Hei and Danny, with unclear event details. Unable to determine definite contestants, locations, or outcomes from available readable words.

Hise Peng Danny Ie Hei Giy

Monterrey Uarta Blanca Opens Four-Game Set in San Antonio

The Uarta Blanca baseball team of Monterrey begins a four game series in San Antonio at 8 pm Saturday against Dan's Cafe Travelers on Holy Name field. Pitcher Joe Lucto, previously in the West Texas New Mexico league, will start for Dan's with Jack Rudes catching. Bartolo Perez starts for Uarta Blanca with Cirg Reza behind the plate.

Uarta Blanca Monterrey San Antonio Dan’s Cafe Travelers Holy Name Field Joe Lucto Dan's Jack Rudes Bartolo Perez Cirg Reza

Texas New Mexico Way recap with Amarillo lead change

Irregular sports column notes Amarillo atop the Mesilla League standings with a 18 6 mark. Copeland pitched a four hitter for Pampa as Galveston and Texarkana clash and Buck Fausett’s Voyage Sox are held to idle status amid protest.

West Texas Golf Sox Buck Fausett

Dallas Lands Geo Scharein Free Agent Signing

Dallas reports George Scharein a 22 year old infielder signed by the Dallas Rebels as a free agent after contract talks with Seattle faltered. In 67 Pacific Coast League games in 1947 he hit .263 while playing second, third, and short. He hails from Decatur Texas and is the younger brother of Art Scharein of San Antonio.

Dallas George Scharein Seattle Dallas Rebels Scharein Seharein Decatur Texas Rebels George Art ‘Seharein San Antonio

Fight Boxers Pack for Big Olympic Trip

Eight winners of the ninth district Olympic boxing tryouts head to Boston for final July 28 29 bouts with a London bound boat on July 1 if victorious. Competitors include Leonard Alvarez Ronald Conway Join Vinterella Al Masson Pete Gil Wallace Willard Tara Adams and Charles Black. Exceptions saw John Vinterella and Charles Black win decisive bouts while Pete Gil Wallace Willard produced knockouts and Howard Lewis narrowly edged Ronald Conway in a split decision.

Johnny Wilclase Boston Texas Leonard Alvarez New Orleans Ronald Conway Dalns Vinterella al Masson Pete Gil Austin Wallace Willard Houston Tara Adams Abilene Charles Black John Vinterella Andy Borrégo Lackland Afb Harok Kilman FL Worth TCU Black Pete Gli Charles Miller San Antonio Tom Adams Abi Jene John Willing Inam Brownwood Howard Lewis Dallas Rouge Conway Buster Harrison Gana Evans How Iva Orlnans Arlen Adame Xi Wore Genege Villa el Past Boy Stewart Worth Peta Gomex Reoaid Conway Bal Jo Howard Ewe John Vialergha New Gritons Anfy Jory Rego Lackland al Magnon Mandy Leal Corpusisti Cher Tom Antiens John Will Pghem Teavymeteht Charles Blackton Haerolt Milman Firth

Golf Roundup yields mixed results across states

Gene Coulter of Richmond comes from behind to beat Bob Olson of Grosse Pointe in the Western junior golf championship, 4 and 2, in Lafayette Indiana. Helen Siegel wins the Philadelphia women’s golf championship by 1 up over Mrs. John Geseler. Maureen Orchtl of Englewood captures New Jersey women’s title again, 242 total. In Houston, co medalists lead into state public links tournament quarter finals with several Texans advancing.

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Unclear OCR fragment on baseball game and figures

Fragmentary text mentions teams or places and players such as Be and Snow and Cowart with incomplete details. Unable to determine full event, teams, scores, dates, or context from the readable portion.

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