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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1947

Page

15

Blackwell Wins 11th as Braves Rally to Split

Acclaimed pitcher Blackwell solidifies his status as major leagues' winningest with an 11th win, though a ninth inning error spoiled a no-hit bid against the Dodgers. Eddie Stanky and Jackie Robinson threatened the string with two base hits, while Carl Furuto hit a grand slam for Brooklyn. Giants, Yankees, and Indians also win in a wide MLB Sunday slate.

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Where They Play By the Stely Tress at League Roeion

Schedule fragment shows games across major leagues with teams like New York Boston Detroit Washington and Philadelphia listed for Tuesday. Includes results from American Association with Kansas City Louisville Minneapolis St Paul Columbus and others, plus scores such as Louisville 23 St Paul 2 and Minneapolis 16 14.

Stely Tress San Antonio

Alexander Champ In Decatur Golf

Skip Alexander of Lexington North Carolina won the Decatur open golf tournament with a hole total of 197, 61 strokes under par, earning 1000 dollars prize money. George Payton of Hampton Virginia finished second with a score of 499.

Decatur, ii Skip Alexander Lexington N. C Alexander George Payton Hampton

American golfers arrive in London for British Open

Golfers John ny Bulla and Frank Stranahan flew from the United States to compete in the British Open at Halylake, with Tom Brown of San Francisco also arriving to participate at Winlogon.

London Johnny Bulla Frank Stranahan United States Halylake Tom Brown San Francisco Winlogon

Bill Maxwell Wins Lubbock Golf Meet

LUBBOCK June 23 Billy Maxwell aged 17 defended his Lubbock Country Club invitation golf crown at Abilene by defeating Jack Williams Plainview 9 and 8 in the 36 hole finals. In the championship consolation finals Al Holton of Lubbock beat Maxwell twin Bob on the 18th hole.

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Riverside Golf Roundup Nets 66, Cavanaugh Leads

Gelf Roundup shows all prizes going to players with net 66 or better as J J Cavanaugh posts 74-10-64 to lead, with Tomer Jdiek man and Alfred Mundt tied for second on 65, Barry Verberae fourth at 66. Fifty nine players competed. Herb Drashear paces San Antonio Sweepstakes at New Braunfels with 69, Maurice Wilson 70, John Fox and Jor Cummings 71 each tied for fourth. Willow Springs tourney winner L. D. distia at Roberts with net 66. Also results from Chattanooga and New Orleans area leagues. Jack Garven Jr wins San Antonio Newspapermen’s sweepstakes with 90-30-60.

Riverside Golf Association J. J. Cavanaugh Tomer ]Diekman Alfred Mundt Barry Verberae Herb Drashear San Antonio Willow Springs Sontrery Assaurant On Golf Association L. D. Distia Roberts Chattanooca Omar Roan Frank Roberts C.F. Moseley Memphis Little Ruel Suaidaty New Orleans Chattanooga Mobile Nashville Moninhis Little Rock Rimaingham Jack Garven Jr Segum Fran Hastings Arthur Cooper Jr

Semi Finals On in PGA Tourney

Detroit June 23 two foreign born players Jim Ferrier and Art Bell joined ex champion Vic Ghezzi in the PGA championship semi finals at Plum Hollow, as Chick Harbert and Melvin Harbert advanced. Bell, Ferrier, and Bell advanced, while Ghezzi edged Nelson in 1941 finals.

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Cleveland and Boston Battle In Tight AL Box Score

Cleveland edges Boston 9 2 in a classic box score showcase. Pitching by Ferriss and Lemon, hits scatter across both lineups with Gordon Pesky and Gutteridge contributing for the Indians and Williams DiMaggioches for the Red Sox as crowd of 34 900 enjoys a tense 9 2 finish.

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