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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1947

Page

18

Main wrestling card features two top boutsWednesday

On Wednesday in Municipal auditorium two main events headline the mat card. Miguel Gueman faces Sterling Dizzy Davis in a featured bout while Sonny Myers the drop kick specialist meets Karl Davis. Davis seeks revenge for a previous tag loss as Wee Willie Davis returns at 285 pounds to clash with Felix Miquel. Don Lee makes his Mission City debut against Reese, after prior disqualifications for refusing to pin opponents.

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Fan for Fan Idea Dumont's Latest

Kansas City June 21 The National Baseball Congress announced plans to boost attendance at the Wichita national tournament by distributing 150000 hand fans. President Fay Dumont described the program as a fan for a fan. Dumont also outlined Missouri State tournament preparations in Kansas City.

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Boston Red Sox Acquire Galehouse and Vine

The Boston Red Sox announce the purchase of Ben Galehouse from St Louis. They also acquire pitcher Tommy Vine from Toronto in the International League assignment. Galehouse joins a reshaped staff as Vine provides depth on the mound.

Auston Boson Red Sox Purelisy Bens Galehouse Stevenensel Pieher St. Louis Tommy Vine Toronto

Five San Antonio Bowlers Tour Mexico City For International Matches

Five bowlers representing Main Bowling Center captained by Ralph Dickerson travel to Mexico City for a weekend series of three games amid an international matches program. The group includes Dickerson, Reinarz, O L Cooper, Charlie Kaiser, Charlie Trevor, with opponents named Mexico Stars Tenampa Avante and Destiladora. They return to San Antonio Monday, after matches set for Saturday and Sunday.

San Antonia Ralph Dickerson Mexico City Dick Reinarz Dr. O. L. Cooper Charie Kaiser Charlie Trevlor Dickerson San Antonio Mexico Stars Tenampa Avante Destiladora Dallas jSineveport Norman Frac Tim Morinda Weleeyiee Lin Bert King Gussimert Belzing Roland Freussex Ruby Stallcup Murray Lil Canfield W. F. Klinger Texas Belles Phillips Drillers Petty Enbs Hert Weliens R. C. Thivlin Eagles B. C. Colling We OP. Schultze J. 5. Sowers

Horse Gets Charge Jockey Banned at Randall Park

James Thornburg, 22, of Muncie Indiana, was suspended for one year by Randall Park track stewards for attempting to stimulate a horse with an electric shock. Starter C McMillen found a small battery concealed in Thornburgs sleeve before the fifth race last Wednesday. Thornburg rode Happy Guess, which finished third.

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New Braunfels Hosts Three Day Motorcycle Carnival

New Braunfels hosts a three day motorcycle carnival at Comal county fairgrounds from July 4 to 6 as part of a visitor campaign. The New Braunfels Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors the state motorcycle championship race and works with Jack Blount of San Antonio. Events include a five mile state championship race fireworks and a community dance with Governor Beaufort H Jester invited as principal speaker. Entries from riders are being received by Brownt at P O Box 2374 San Antonio.

Comal County New Beauford H. Jester Brownt P.O San Antonio

Rams add Notre Dame stars Cowhig and Gilly

Los Angeles Rams sign two Notre Dame football standouts Gerard Cowhig and John Gilly, adding high profile players from the 1946 Irish lineup to the NFL roster. Cowhig, listed at 6 foot 3 and 200 pounds, was a key ground gainer for the undefeated Irish, while Gilly played right end.

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Bowling League Scores From San Fonioa Seaside Meet

A fragmented report lists numerous bowlers with high scores across diverse teams and clubs. Names such as Adela Wilson, Louise Stahl, Lenora Mentwieh, and Scholtz appear among many others, with scores ranging from the low 400s to mid 600s, reflecting a busy Friday and Saturday slate across multiple venues and leagues.

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Edwards to Captain Georgia Bulldogs

In Athens, University of Georgia senior right end Dan Edwards of Gatesville Texas was named captain of the Georgia Bulldogs for 1947. Johnny Rauch of Yeadon Pennsylvania was chosen as alternate captain after being a standout quarterback last season, while Edwards ranked among the top ends in the Southeastern Conference.

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