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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1945

Page

2

Central High boys defeat Edgewood for Legion playoff lead

Post 420, composed of Central Gallows High School boys and sponsored by B'nai Brith, won the eight team playoff in Sun City against Edgewood High School Post 366 by 16 to 4 at Pittman Sullivan Park. Jimmy Ehrter pitched well in a high scoring game, while Edgewood miscues and errors helped Central pull away in the sixth and seventh innings. The series with Austin is slated to be a three game series, with San Antonio winning the coin flip for site choice.

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Baseball Standings and Game Notes From City Ledger

A jumble of team names and scattered scores appears, detailing games and standings across multiple leagues. Mentions include New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington with various players and outcomes tangled in OCR garble.

Brannen Wins Lockhart Golf in Solitary Victory

San Antonio's Loboy Brinnen captured the Lockhart Invitational title at Brackenridge Park with a decisive win over Durbin of Austin. The event featured 18 holes plus a final playoff for the championship.

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Cote Marathon Champion Triumphs in Rugby Match

Sgt Gerard Coe of Montreal and Sir Hyneinthe win a 26 mile marathon style race at Rueky Saturday, defeating Welsh rival Velayan and Tommy Richares in a rugged endurance contest set in Enghind on June 24.

Black Missions Defeat Houstonians in Dallas matchup

Fragmentary text mentions a Dallas game where the Black Missions defeated the Houstonians. Names like Jack Holmes and references to teams or ships appear amid garbled words. The readable parts point to a past sports score or matchup.

Anitania Winek Jack Holmes Lis Holt Howson Oren Dallas

GiantsBench Ott As Slump Opens Philadelphia Series

Thiladelphia May 25 In the second game of Sundays doubleheader manager Mel Ott benched Hall of Fame slugger Mel Ott of the New York Giants for the first time this season against the Phillies. Ott went hitless in five at bats. Jim Mallory former UNC football star and ex St. Louis Cardinal filled in at right field amid Otts slump since the Giants arrived in Philadelphia Friday.

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Weekend Sports Report Highlights College Track and Soccer Wins

The weekend sports roundup covers national title pursuits by college teams including Pomponpel and Ponpel, with standout mile and 4000 meter marks. Barbara Wilkens and Norma Depperman figure in notable track results while Coast Guard academy shines in a yacht event. Eastern League tennis and Metropolitan AA swimming championships also feature in the scattered action.

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Rain Halts College Tennis and Texas Tourney Opens

Rain postponed the national collegiate tennis tournament at Northwestern University, with plans to start Tuesday if weather allows. At Fort Worth, the Texas sectional tennis tournament opens with 70 matches and over 215 contestants across divisions. top contenders include Jack McManus from California and Ken Crawford of Dallas, while Pancho Segura from the University of Miami aims for a third straight title.

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Wharton Stars in Buck A Roo Rodeo

Ray Wimetou of Bandera took honors in a rough Buck A Roo event. Leem Reeves of Eneinal was second and Bob Mansfield of Bandera placed third. About 100 service men attended the Sunday matinee as Jess Akers prepares for a larger show with Zack Miltee as emcee.

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Civilian Ten Wins Softball Star Game

The Civilian All-Stars defeated the Army All-Stars 4 to 4 in a nine-inning exhibition at San Pedro Park. Barby Myles earned the win for the Civilians, with key hits from Glenn Tumey and a late clutch two-run single by Tumey to force extra innings before a walk-off wild pitch delivered the winning run. Army's Cecil Bain and Ra Mirio Gonzales pitched well through early frames, while Greasy Grant led Army with three hits.

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Randolph Keeps Going In Army Loop Rumors Rally In Berglee League

Rand olph keeps going in the Berglee Baseball League as Bravile Teabue Teondvigh Beethtar Bay Barax Bf Sam Fraaton ik Henin Brooks 2 Randolph fiald s shady Ramblers move to first place after a 4 4 win over the Navigators in seven innings at Teen Field Sunday Fort Sam holds pace with leaders by beating Kelly Field 5 3 at Cadet Center The Navigators slide continues their losing streak as Fort Sam posts a fourth straight win and Pat Patton shines with four hits in five trips to the plate The loss drops the Navigators into trouble while Fort Sam climbs to within half a game of the top The page details a three hour game with rain like heat and notes player moves and lineup changes at Brooks field and Cadet Center

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Golf Stars Rally for Chicago Meet

CHICAGO hosts a major golf event with many top players entered. Harold McSpaden defends his title as a strong field including Hogan Nelson Snead and Jimmy Thomson competes for the Victory National Open title in Detroit related action.

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Corsica Miss Shines in Southwest Horse Show

Corsica Miss im Horse Show wins at Brackenridge sports arena. Live-gaited stake climax draws about 8000 as E W Blekett notes proceeds for Red Cross program. Results feature Carston Miss ion fete, My Afale from Joe 2, Pat Cameron, and Wallis Holorta among top finishers.

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Randol y and San Marcos clash in high school game

In a tense matchup, Randol y faces San Marcos with star players and multiple runs. The game features several standout hits, Umpires call and late-inning shifts as both teams push for a decisive win amid noted players and coaches.

Amade Apache area softball game notes and results

Fragmented report covers Catholic GACT Peters team and Wilao? Gil with Wins. Mentions IMMA Kongerd Upl, Cathate MBO Wain Ta cattvey, Rosita stories, Stee Aystaaineshioley, and Grace worn pitching unclear. References Sun Sunday action between Sundalone commission and Apaches with chaotic wording.

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Kelly All-Stars Triumph Over Lightnings in League Match

Kelly All-Stars defeated the Lightnings 7 to 4 at Richie's Field on Sunday. The winners took a quick lead with two runs in the first innings, adding three more in the second to seal the victory. The Lightnings struck back with three runs in the sixth, as the rainy, festival atmosphere included a brewery picnic backdrop and assorted local attendees.

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Hoot Evers Stars in 11-0 Waco Win

Waco Army Air Field Wolves defeated Nort Cwop Noard's Phntivers 11 to 0. Hoot Evers led with a home run and strong hitting as Sul Hay and other players contributed in the blowout at the 15th base ball picture event.

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