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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1947

Page

4

Missions and Oilers face second game in series

Tulsa hosts San Antonio in the second game of a three game set as the Missions hope to rebound from a 7-1 loss. Oklahoma City remains five games ahead as Tulsa tightens its bid with Don Carlsen delivering a six inning gem. The Oilers press Marlin Stuart for 10 hits as Mission errors and misplays mount. Wicetorek sits with an ankle sprain and Como Corona sidelined with a pulled muscle, Wedley pitching relief.

Tulsa San Antonio Tulsa Milers Oklahoma City Don Carlsen Carlsen Tuli George McDonald George Archie Oilers Marlin Stuart Chet Wieczorek Ceorge Corona

Charles Coe Wins Trans Miss Golf Title

Charles Coe captured the Trans Miss golf victory in a high note at VEICLUIPA, Ka. The event saw solid play from Coe as he edged rivals to claim the championship in a storied regional meet.

Charles Coe Galf

Texas Loses NCAA Final in War Weather

California University defeated Texas University 8 to 1 to claim the Western NCAA Championship in a windstorm affected game. Oklahoma and Denver U match was cancelled due to war weather, as California built an early lead with six runs in the third inning and held on to win.

Denves Lins California University Yale Eust Lansing Mich Golden Dears Texas University N.C Tobby Ligever Piscalind Anmckiye

Fragmented OCR item with unclear political names

Readable parts show scattered names and numbers but no coherent event or clear entities. The text appears as garbled OCR with references to places and people without a discernible story or date.

Bowling results from the 1000 Fest in Che Marie

Tae Cuncago and Emmons led a field at the 1000 Fest bowling event in Che Marie with Emmons posting a high score on Coronation Day. Stan Fas of Chicago placed second in the handicap division as Willan and Wieder Stan Fas posted strong totals. The field included more than 40 bowlers with averages around 185.

Cuncago Tae Teian Emmons Lana Peive Willan Vight-Gamy Tila Winmons Kenors Van Avey Anse Bele River Canada

Lefty Hook Lott Sought by New York Giants

Hook Lott, former San Antonio Missions pitcher, was waived from the American League to join the New York Giants for possible World Series money. He came up from the Browns farm system this spring but has had little action, with no victories and one loss. Purchase price not disclosed.

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Martin Suspended For Shoving Ump

The American Association base ball League suspended Toledo catcher Boris Martin indefinitely after a clash with umpire Charley Moore in a June 18 Minneapolis game. Toledo manager Frank Snyder was fined 50 dollars for mismanagement and delaying the game. outfielder Albert Wilte was fined 25 dollars for derisive acts toward the umpire.

Columbus Alin Jane Franke C. Lane American Association Baseball League Boris Martin Toledo Martin Minneapolis Frank Snyder Fulluce Ey Albert Wilte Charley Moore Muhens

Amateur Baseball Returns Two Losses To Civilians In Texas

Visiting Peucha-Elousa, Tran Maxie dropped two to the Kelly Will Civilians at Wehnerfell Sunthoy Wit ant Fal. Pete Merales pitched for Belly in the opener. Arias and Miller collected two hits apiece as the visitors split the twin bill. The Civilians travel to Nuevo Latin Sunday for a rematch.

Peucha-Elousa Tran Maxie Kelly Will Wehnerfell Sunthoy Pete Merales Wits Bitcher Arias J Miller San Antonin Hardaz

Span-Am League action highlights and results recap

Fragmented report covers Span Am League games with BeOvichuey beating Mast Side, Weir Wire setting a record, and various teams like Quality Painters and Rureranveys competing. Mentions Sunday telecasts, five runs by Tassos, and Portoey figures in a South Atlantic scene.

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Collegians Show Class in N C A A Meet at Utah

SALT LAKE CITY June 23 In the NCAA meet the Illinois Illini won their second straight team title with 5923 points to 344 6 for runner up Southern California Several stars broke world marks Harold McKenley of Illinois ran 46 2 in the quarter mile and 20 7 in the 220 yard dash Harrison Dillard of Baldwin Wallace won the 220 yard low hurdles and high hurdles Willie Steele of San Diego State flirted with a broad jump record until ruled out by the games committee Fortune Gordien and Charles Forville led the field in discus and shot put Gerry Kviller and other champions are listed with top performances as contenders for the U S Olympic team for London 1948.

Salt Lake City United States Lemdon i N.C.A.A Beecky Mountain Railbirds University of ‘Utah U.S Regrer Loaaaa NCAA Allisnois Southern California Willie Steele San Diego Calif Fortune Gordien Minnesota Charles Forville Michigan Bob Likens San Jose Gerry Karver Bonn State Mel Pailon Smithern California Clifford Ohio State Jerry Thompson Texas Mondschein New York University Eel

Three New Owners Ratify Exchange in Big State League

Sherman June 22 Big State League officials certified franchise exchanges in three cities. New owners were confirmed at Gainesvill e Wichita Falls and Sherman after the ratification ceremony.

Sherman Clu Gainesvill Wichita Falls Shexman

Edgewood Post 36 Faces Await Next Opponent In Legion Play

Edgewood Post 36 won the county final 6-4 over Harlandale Post 336 with standout pitching and hits by Muller and Gerv, while Harlan Daly struck out nine Wilders. The district playoff opponent and site will be determined after zone champions are decided. other games included South San Antonio Post 179 defeating Durham Post 567 in an exhibition at South San Antonio.

Edgewood Post Bexar County Americaty Legion Reiders Bdgewood Harlandal Post Pitman Sullivan Pak Kdpewaed Murler Rudy Gers Rerg Aid Tenny American Legion Westin Hartenbaty Pnzawei Willi Brainieis Post South San Antonio Post Durhank Jefferson Post South San Antonin

City Major League 1 4 Kosmen atop second-half race

Kosmen and Wily Major League First Half champions retake the lead after a 64 win over Wellman Kids at Woodlawn. South San Antonio Recreationists beat ABC Candymen 85 with Berette driving the losers and Vellme contributing a triple. Two players were injured, Hank Upp leaving ABC with a leg injury and B Blowingdale suffering a shoulder hurt in the sixth inning.

Kosmen Wellman Kids Woodlawn Diamond Sundey South San Antonio Recreationists ABC Candymen Jor ‘Berette Jim Vellme Dybahuwien Velvaian

Parish League Baseball Scores From Sunday Play

Parish league results show St Colins besting San Fernando at Chadale Park while St Ceolins remains undefeated, St Johns beat St Andrews, and St Agnes edged St Ans 13 in a scattered update with several illegible lines.

St. Ohard Downing San Fernand Cudhalie Association Park St Ceeolin St. John's St Agnes

Johnson ChampBn Eitle Tourney Recap Amid Rio Grande Borderline

A chaotic OCR dump recalls a Johnson led victory at a Texas high school tourney near San Antonio, with many names and locations garbled. Johnson, from San Antonio, posted 381 points to win, while runner up Thy Avi Randle of El Paso claimed second. The field lists numerous participants and places including Dallas and Argentina connections, but the text is heavily corrupted.

Mille Whempinn Bernt Johnson San Alonia Shan Camp Bulls Range IL UL Waeel San Anlonia Fools Sean Jonson Tocal Nen Thy Avi Randle Taek Moore FL Paso Tiaweyer Tin el Paso Jima Rade Moore Telen George Terai Hue Denio Liberia Club H Folmon Werave Drake Pat Cole Neawe Sangles

Wimbledon Opens as Top Players Clash in Opens

At Wimbledon on June 23 championship play began with Yvon Petra of France defeating Don Butler of England 6-2 7-5 6-0 in the men's singles. American Bob Falkenburg beat Philippe Washer 6-2 6-2 6-2. Geel Brown beat Bill Robertson 6-1 6-0 6-3 and Ginny Pails defeated L. E. Carter 6-1 6-0 6-1. Jack Kramer defeated Bill Moss 6-0 6-1 6-0. Budge Patty beat Billie Sidwell 4-6 8-3 6-2 6-3.

Wimbledon Sungiang Yvon Petra France Lytuows Don Butler England Bob Falkenburg Los Angeles Phillipe Washer Belgium Geel Brown Bill Robertson United States Ginny Pails L. Eb, Carter Jack Kramer Bill Moss Birmingham Budge Patty Billie Sidwell Australia

Softball results and league notes from Monday games

Scores and player mentions from ALAYAN APACHE LUAGUR and related leagues. Teams include Ramon and Sons defeating San Antonio Packing, Flores Place beating G Gurre Piaece, Fer-Vita Indians over & M Men's Club, with several exhibition listings and player lineups such as Mechelke, Wahl, and Shapiro.

Teague Penner's Clothiers Pacific Lab Sunset Bakery Funiay Marion O'Pal Biltmore Mechelke Wahl Marsden

Temple Cup Conflict Returns to San Antonio Courts

The Temple cup, oldest tennis trophy, rests in San Antonio for the first time since before the war after Paschal Walthall and Jesse Pfeiffer beat Woodrow Sledge and Lucien LaCoste of Austin 6 1 4 60. The Austin-San Antonio series ends 7 to 2 in favor of San Antonio with other matches featuring Ben LaBare, Picifer, Walillall, and Sledge, among others.

San Antonio Paschal Walthall Jesse Pfeiffer Alamo City Woodrow Sledge Lucien LaCoste Austin Dallas Sandonio Walliall John Brauebach Austin Netters Ben * LaBare Pictifer Walilall San An Fonio Uelenie Sledge Savoia Folks Jetsute Bill. Blalock Midgar Weller San Ae Fonio Ed Vickery Hod Coffin Gorgon Pease John Beaubach Sungatoniip J.J. Pet Ste Weller Briban LaBnide Blaloc Puce Fatis Stated Cutie Wisps Dp Lee Peamsan Gol

Riggs Edges Burlze In Five Sets To Lead Forest Hills

In New York on June 23, Bobby Riggs retained the professional tennis crown at Forest Hills after a hard fought five set final against Don Burlze. Riggs won 3-6 63 108 4-6 63 as the match stretched into a fifth set before darkness halted play. Doubles action was to conclude the following day with Budge and Riggs beating Van Horn and Wayne Sabin 15-12 in one set.

New York Bobby Riggs Don Burlze Forest Hills Riggs Budge van Horn Wayne Sabin Pny Kovats Fred Penny

Weightlifting champions headline Dallas AAU events

Five national junior AAU weight lifting champions from Dallas led by Richard Tom won titles across five weight classes as the senior AAU event unfolded. Notable incidents included a fatal crash injuring several during the meet and a separate baseball win by Tilak Pissions.

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