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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1941

Page

7

Cubs consider Dizzy Dean radio announcing post

Ex pitcher Dizzy Dean now with the Chicago Cubs reportedly mulls leaving coaching to become a radio sportscaster. A St. Louis brewer allegedly offered $5000 for the rest of the season and $10,000 a year for two years to broadcast major league baseball, but no confirmation was obtained from Dean or Cubs management.

Chicago Dizzy Dean Chicago Cubs St. Louis Brewer Candon Doan

Williams Bat Talks Louder Averages Lead MLB Batting Race

New York reports Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox remains hottest in the majors with a .411 day, while Pete Reiser of Brooklyn tops the National League at .358. Roy Cullenbine climbs to third in the American League after a 23-point gain, and Johnny Mize challenges Yas Hein for NL leadership as the season stats heat up across leagues.

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Stewart Brownell Reach Golf Finals at Nationals

In Columbus Ohio two youths contest the finals of the forty fourth national intercollegiate golf championship after extra holes in both semi finals. Ray Brownell of Baltimore University and Stewart Jr. from LSU advanced, with Brownell edging Carmichael and Stewart beating Greiner to reach the title match. The event marks a first in major tournament history with two semis going to extra holes.

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Hunt Olewine In Net Final

In Haverford Pennsylvania on June 26 Midshipman Joe Hunt, ranked fourth nationally, reached the Intercollegiate tennis final by defeating Vanderbilt’s Davis then topping Yale’s Whitley. Ted Olewine of California advanced to meet Hunt in the title tilt, aiming to end a coast drought since 1934.

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Wes Ferrell Takes Lead With Tri City Triplets

Wes Ferrell, released by the Boston Braves, joins the Tri City Triplets in the Class D Red State league. He eyes a future in the majors while managing and playing, praising his young catcher Barry Land and the team’s progress as they challenge for first place in a six-team league.

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Conn’s Mother Dies The Box Scores Biz Shines

In a Pittsburgh dateline report Billy Conn’s mother Margaret McFacland Conn 41 died after a two year illness. Conn who had just returned from New York was in Atlantic City when told of her death and wept. He planned to travel home to mourn with Mary Leovise Smith as his fight prospects and schedule were in flux.

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Dom Dimag Declared Unfit for Military Service

Boston dispatch reports Dom Dimag, nicknamed Dom Dimag, declared physically unfit for military service after a medical exam. The article notes his unique eye condition and references his reputation as a fast, fleet-footed ball player.

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Amateur Leads in Utah Open Golf Tourney

An unranked amateur from Salt Lake City led the first round of Utah's $1100 open golf tournament. Juddy Wilcox cut strokes to par 72, heading nearly 100 players. pro Georg Schnelter of Ogden was second, with star Emilery Zhimerman of Portland tied for sixth with Billy Williamson of Hollywood.

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Cardinals and Tribe Back on Top in MLB Action

The Cleveland Indians beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1 as Big Al Milnar pitched seven strong innings, supported by timely hitting. Joe DiMaggio extended his hitting streak to 39 games with a homer and a single, eyeing the 41-game mark held by George Sisler.

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Distracted Listed Baseball Box Score From Unclear Source

Fragmented National League box score style with names such as Frey Padgett Derringer and Johnson. Scattered innings, runs, hits, and errors appear amid garbled OCR, listing teams St Louis New York Philadelphia and players like Jurges Danning Moore Kale and Lohrman, with monetary figures and umpire credits.

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Women's Golf Standings in Texas League at Brackenridge Park

Readable fragments show final standings in an early season women’s golf event at Brackenridge Park San Antonio with participants including Mrs Bal, Wilson, and Mrs San Antonio. Scores and placements are partially listed, indicating a Houston team presence and several names.

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Rubber Maich And Babe Ruth In Golf Tie Up

New York reports Cobb and Babe Ruth drawing a golf match tie in a tense exhibition at Meadow Lake, each pairing carding 49 42 93 with Ruth forcing a final bogie on the extra hole to split the contest. Proceeds go to the United Service Organization with a rubber match planned for December.

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La Junta Club and Span-Am Stars Meet in Laredo Series

All-star players from the Spanish American League debut the season at Val Duelo field with La Junta of Nuevo Laredo bringing a strong Mexico City style. Saturday morning game, Sunday 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. finale. Notable additions include Mazen Gata from Laredo Tigers and pitcher David Roxtriguez formerly of Monterrey.

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Amateur Fights at Van Bado Stadium Scoreless Night

In the Spanish-American league home Ang show at Van Bado stadium Frits day night there were no knockouts. A B Munoz beat Raymond Fox and Rudy Hernandes flooring H W Howsey. Other results include Raymond Morita over Jesse Serda Ernest Querlopa over Jesse Samudia Blas Baltera defeated Primites Hemandas Paul Quiroga over Robert Vasequez Mike Cantu over Genard Lopez Ralph Herrera over Manuel Alvarez Jesse Battlez over Bob Tuomas and Edwand Dixon over Chon Arizmundes.

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Cyclists Ready for Texra Gypsy Tour Weekend

Crowds gathered in San Antonio for the Texra Gypsy Tour kickoff with hundreds more due as the Dragons club hosts the event on Seguin highway. Registration with the American Motorcycle Association, at 109 West Martin Street, preceded a weekend of practice, entertainment, and a Sunday race program beginning after a parade. Admission stands at four cents per person.

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Where They Play and Nearby Matches Listed

Fragmented OCR list of games and places include San Antoelia Bad Worth Dallay Houston Shreveport Ohbeqmo New York Philadelphia Et Tannle Moteast Chileno Taston Woshington Sunday Voxan Teague. Shreveport Beaumont Oxtations City Fore Words ulna Whtional Graxne Fitisbureh Chiengs Brooklyn Bustin Philadelphia Cincinnati St. Leal America Traguo Vonton Philadelphia St. Toute Metrate Chicago Cleveland Washington

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