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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1951

Page

8

PGA Golf Championship Set at Oakmont Source

Oakmont Pennsylvania prepares for the 1954 Professional Golfers Association Championship starting midweek. Notables like Gene Sarazen and Lew Worsham weigh in on the long course and brutal hazards in a field of about 14 to 16 qualifiers leading to match play. The event, worth around 3500 to the winner and 1500 for the runner-up, features a tough grind with 46 holes per day during the qualifying rounds and a final payout structure including travel expenses for all contenders.

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North Texas Leads NCAA Golf on Week's Final Day

North Texas surged to the top as the NCAA golf qualifier wrapped at a sprawling Columbus course. Howard Waker led with 68 to set a low mark, while Ohio State and North Carolina trailed by multiple strokes. Detroit's Ram, a business senior, shattered par with a 67, sparking talk of a potential record as the field narrowed to the Lone Star State and other strong programs.

Columbus Texas Howard Wakerite Quali-Y Ghie State Oho State University Texas State Lone Star Ohio State North Caro. Tin University of Detroit Ram Old University of Detroit Business Administration Chuck Veturan All Foes

Stock Car Race Headlines at Pan-American Speedway

The event yielded a winner in a tense feature race with multiple drivers affected by penalties and disqualifications. The top finisher was later questioned for a technicality while several contenders faced forfeit and claims of slow performance amid a chaotic, injury-free scene.

Pauven Pan-American Bungay Ito Takis Doyle Jark Levy B.C. Ryan Thurman Laveday Lewis Bob Glass Glenn Campbell Dave Hunt Art Penke Adie Bowers Gnie Dorth Tam Het Bowers Linkmet Aei Rancae” Weally Mark Roy Ryan Mas Clete Thivrryae Lovelor Jomons Dorte Eidie Fon Vali Gieri Cuulipbel

Moran and Crocker Lead City Boxing Fight Card

Moran and Crocker top a Tuesday night boxing card at the municipal auditorium in San Antonio. Moran, a recent pro, weighs 170 pounds and faces Neal Crocker in the main event set for 9 14 pm. Also on the card are Alonzo versus Vinia, and Moran meets Trevino in the prelims with Bistas facing Miller at 169 pounds.

Jimmy Richardson Joe Moran San Antonio Joe Neal Crocker Crocker Moran Ne Moran Antonio Municipal Auditarium Neal “Kayo” Crocker Houston Bill Davee Stsyls Sneekous DON? Lok Fis Bon Gann Sitousten Eugene Lopresti Randolpl Dinning Richardson Iis Lackland Abb Champlin New York Alonzo Viola Richarson Pat Vinia San Antonio Prod Iuets Billy Mornan Larkland Afb Roger Trevito Monsio Clissy Rudy de Wfovos Gay Antony Jwilli Ay Fleury Orange Delluyos Richarlson Moval

Legion Baseball Title Decided by Tuesday Night Game

Legion baseball details outline a pivotal game between Marlarivare and Jefferson Post 2 at Lack Jam AK diamond. If Jefferson wins, a decisive rematch at Christy Mathewson field Ft. Sam Housley Wednesday night at 5 p.m. determines the open series outcome. Harlandale rallied with two runs in the sixth but lost after Sell led with three hits in the eighth.

Marlarivare American Legion Sidkery Jefferson Post Lack Jam AK Diamond Southsiders S P.m Harlandale Sellied Woervars Russell Fightinger Dot Hannandale Paul Brand Dail Shane TeStrgeon Singin Billy Harris

Record crowds witness historic Yankee exhibition win

A 71,289 turnout at New York’s Yankee Stadium marked the largest crowd for a Brooklyn Dodgers vs Yankees exhibition. The Yankees edged Brooklyn 4-3 in the tenth as Phil Rizzuto scored the decisive run after Gene Wendling’s single loaded the bases with one out. The event featured several Major League teams in seven exhibitions, with managers commenting on readiness for the regular season.

New York Brooklyn Dodgers Yankee Stadium New York Yankees Yankees Coupers Jases Pattelputter Gene Wendling Weedling Fivat Trank Bauer Phil Riezute Brooklyn Marty Marion Ione Inings St. Lows Omaha Marion Yeaulls Kony Uust Mantel Irvin Bobby Thomson New York Giants Red Sox Boston Hank Sauer Bickier

Shooting Event Sets Practice Trials at Naroy Doetes

Officials announced two upcoming Sundays for rifle qualification practice at Naroy Doetes range. Bernt Johnson and Cornus Christh led in the 4 event shoot, with high aggregate honors. Participants Lew, Joknsen, and Wygo4 were among top finishers in a fast clash setting.

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Crawford Defeats Evanston in National Tennis Tourney

Seventh seed Crawford of the Southwest Conference defeated Evanston 6-4 6-3 in the third round. Ken Crawford advanced alongside 31 other seeded players, as Clayton Benham of Denver also won his opening round and joined the survivors.

Evanston Ken Crawfort Souther Methodist Crawford Clayton Benham University of Denver Benham

Rain Delays Start at Wimbledon Championships

Persistent rain at Wimbledon delayed play on the first and second rounds of the men's singles as officials doubted completion tonight. Light crowds sheltered under umbrellas as the storm disrupted the English championships.

Wimbledon Apy Taddy Offiials Wanen Stines Harpsuins

Uncertain contest results and names in fragmented report

Fragmented OCR notes recount a contest result with mixed names and partial figures. The text references participants, a first finish, and names such as DeMarco, Magee, and others, but many details are garbled, making exact placements and events unclear.

Louis Calls Ol Berin Go

New York June reports say Louis bows out of negotiations for a proposed Berlin bout with Hein Ellen Hott after a battle throwing incident last Sunday night. Brew Baker manager Marshall Miles notes Hopkins reading about Feay Buchin Stele. Boxing.

New York Berlin Hein Len Hott Ray Robinso-Gerherdt Baker Marshall Miles Dink Ginif Dan Sas Feay

Turner Kids Bow To Knights Of Columbus In Local Bowling Match

The Turner Kids lost the first game by two pins then won the next, finishing 2190 to KC. High for Turner was Kelberland with 614, Kraus 439, Mezzotti 472, Christives 463 for KC. A dinner honoring Mr and Mrs Charles D Trealey is planned at Turney Club Thursday July 12.

Turner Ping Bak Knights of Columbus Kelberlan Otto Kraus Henry Mezzotti Emil Christives K.C Turney Club Charles D. Trealey Pau

Jones Heads Turner Club Elects New Officers

Tom Jones named president of the Turner Club at a 4 general meeting. Bowler Jones succeeds T. J. Reneberg who received an engraved plaque and thanks. Hinty Bass elected vice president. Otto Sans reelected secretary-manager and Louis Kopplin treasurer for their 25th year, with Leland Hastings and Frank Naskin as directors. New divers Hileman and Baumann chosen. honorary memberships go to Leo Hals and Gik bfort Schultac.

Tom Jones Turner Club Bowler Jones T. J. Reneberg Hinty Bass Otto Sans Louis Kopplin Leland Hastings Frank Naskin Irs Douglas Hilemann Conrad Baumann Leo Hals

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