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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1948

Page

5

Herrera to Face Sports In First Game

Miss ions star Procopio Verrera, a young Mexican sensation, showcases for the home team in the seven inning first game of the twi night double header against Shreveport at Mission stadium tonight. Hank Wrycee of the Sports opposes. Parker fields for Shreveport as Pavlick hurls the second game.雨

Procopio Verrera Missions Shireveport Mission Stadium Hank Wrycee Util Chicago Cubs Shreveport Saly Parker Johnny Pavlick Howard Auman Yan Okbhena City Emery Tui Anhnny Cree Tual Werrm Hacker Geven Piesik Sart San Antonio Ante Hhiding Geer Brows Auresa Kirby Dan Reynolds Hacker Lielt Dayis Wevinse Sommers Grant Joe Frazier

Dan's Cafe Travelers Top Kerrville In Baseball

Kerrville loses 98 to Dan's Cafe Travelers of San Antonio after a late Kerrville rally falls short. Fred Gaubatz and Roy Halel homer for the winners while Del Sarro hits three doubles and a single. Joe Lavia shuts Kerrville down in the ninth after Manuel Corlinas leaves.

Sweeis Therizn Kerrville Kerrville All-Stars Dny Dan's Cafe Travelers San Antonio Travelers Fred Gaubatz Roy Halel del Sarro Joe Lavia Manuel Corlinas

How Do You Mission Wives Vote

A Dallas fan suggested hiring baby sitters for Halins baseball wives to attend Rebel games. He proposed fans raise funds to hire sitters so wives can sit together and enjoy the game while their children are cared for. The idea aims to boost attendance by making games more comfortable for the players’ wives and families.

Dallas Thues Herald Hall Phiyers

British Open first round yields 68s at Gullane and Muirfield

Jimmy Thomson and Roberto De Vicenzo posted 68s to lead the British Open qualifying at Gullane and Muirfield. Brazilian Mario Gonzales shot 69, with Fred Daly and J Henry Catton at 71 and 69 respectively. Norman Von Nida carded 77 amid recovery, while Bobby Crie and Claude Traymon posted 68 and 73 as others chased spots.

Mustafieln Scotland Jimmy Thomson Roberto de Vicenzo Twe Mario Gonzales de Vicerzo Fred Daly Gullane Gallane Norman von Nida

City Majors: Upsets Mark Weekend in San Antonio League

San Antonio Fire Department and AB Axie company hold top spots after two weekends of play in City Major baseball. The Axlemen erased a late deficit to beat Weltman Kids 7 to 5 as Comparin homered for the Kids. Firemen notched a 13 to 0 rout of St Francis, remaining first with a 4th win.

San Antonio Fire Department AB Axie Company A&b Axle Weltman Kids Comparin Axlemen Firemen St. Francis Union Carpenters Union Neice Hardware Voelkel's AER Azle OL Entes Guerraweet Ondy

Span-Am League Standings and Doubleheader Results

Span-Am League standings show Los vred's Place red Grantor Collens fit 2200 Quality Paint and the Moon glow Athlete club in a close chase for second after Sunday double-header wins at the polo field diamond. Cranford college of Watchmaking edged Rue vanver AG 32 in a pitching duel as Quality Paint and others jockey for position.

Los Vred Grantor Collens Moonglow Polo Field Cranford College of Watchmaking White Moongtow Ruevanver AG Gran Fued Coles Gmein and Hobbays Gaal Vna Sumiales Gon Wes Cranford Say Hobdy i GO Rue Maja

Robinson Makes 146 1 2 Pounds For Title Bout

Ray Sugar Robinson, world welterweight champion, weighed 146 1 2 pounds at noon for his 15 round title defense against Bernard Docusen in New Orleans at Comiskey Park. Docusen weighed 145 1 2 pounds, same as a week ago when weather postponed the fight. Robinson gained 7 pounds since yesterday to save $5000, after shedding at least eight pounds in eight days.

Chicago Ray Sugar’ Robinson Bernad Docusen New Orleans Comiskey Pack Chicago White Sox Robinson

Jalopy Races at Devil's Bowl Highlight One Man Shows

Jalopy driver ex GilMoe staged four victories in Sundays races at the Devil's Bowl track winning the feature and three other events. The mud filled novelty race was won by Buster I'nish and drew the crowd. Gilmore also took the Australian pursuit helmet dash and heat three. Roger Burkhart took heat one and W C Mynrs heat two.

Ex GilMoe Devil's Bowl Buster I'nish Gilmore Roger Burkhart W. C. Mynrs

Parish League Managers Meet To Select Allstar Team

Parish league managers gather at Voncepcion on Monday night to pick the league allstar squad while Helotes defends its unbeaten Red League title against last place St John’s at Holy Name field. St Agnes upset San Yegpar 30 0 as Raymond Mong pitched a two hit game. St Joseph’s beat Sunnier 11 5 behind Borgorak’s five-hit effort as St Ann’s slipped.

Voncepcion Bark BP. m Holy Name Field Helotes St John's St. Agnes San Yegpar Raymond Mong St. Joseph's St. Ann's Borgorak Anita Hix Budino AF Legiminder Bartel Sabring Donoho Yaraua Bene Merkett

Hogan and Demaret Win Inverness Four Ball Title

Ben Hogan and Jimmy Demaret captured their third straight Inverness four-ball championship, earning 3500 plus additional prizes, as Hogan announced plans to cut back on longer events though he does not intend to retire. They finished 51 under par, with a 10 point margin over Chick Harbert and Vic Ghezzi who took second.

Duleau Ben Hogan Jimmy Demeret Inverness Hogan Demaret Chick Harbert Vicki Jawesl Harbert Ghezzi Hogan-Demaret Ert Hevei Harrison Bob’ Haral Apd Johny Faber

Tennis Clinic Opens at San Antonio Country Club

A junior tennis clinic for boys 18 and under began Monday at the San Antonio Country Club with 25 youths present. Participants came from Dallas, Corpus Christi, and San Antonio, receiving coaching from Bruce Barnes of Austin and Tom Prydell of San Antonio.

Aeweer Tom Gist San Antonio Dallas Corpus Christi Sax Antonis Bruce Barnes Austin Tom Prydell

Montez 6-Hit Game Sends Beermen Over Tigers

Montez delivered a six hit performance powering the Beermen to an 8 3 win over the Losoya Tigers at Sunray The Beermen rode several RBIs and strong offense led by De La Gara three hits to secure the victory for the four X team as details from the irregular report emerge

Joe Montez Losoya Tigers Sunray de la Gara Brermen

Cleveland Beats St Louis In Low Scoring AL Tilt

In a tense American League box score near midweek, Cleveland edged St Louis 2 to 0 in a two game showcase. Key players include Kennedys and Bearden with Bearden earning the mound win while Williams and Crooks contributed hits for Cleveland.

Legion Baseball Opens Second Half With Lopsided Scores

The American Legion league began the second half with all teams in one division. Central Catholic Post 420 remained undefeated after a 25-0 rout of Burbank Post 668, led by Buz Gitlinger’s homer and four hits from Ray Glau. Jefferson Post 2 crushed South San Post 499 14-4, while Brackenridge Post 10 won 26-0 over St. Gerard’s Post 114.

American Legion Baseball League Central Catholic Post Burbank Post Sonny Sidall Eugene Carpenter Lewis Nelson Tefferson Lewis Hansen Brackenridge Post St. Gerard's Onzeles Barron Jupe Gurcett Layton

Hollmig of Hondo Signed by Phillies

Stan Hollmig of Hondo has signed a pro baseball contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. The 22 year old outfielder, known for Aggie football prowess, joined the Phillies over Giants and Red Sox suitors, with a $25,000 deal reported. Hollmig will report to Somerset for Class B Interstate League duties, then Wilmington. the move shakes Aggie football plans for the coming fall.

Philadelphia Phillies New York Giants Hondo Stan Hollmig Tondo High i Stout Texas A M. College Phils Hango Clint Hartung Giants Hollmig Irea Alamo Heights Aggies Somerset American Pulgion Aliles Somerset Wilmington Del

Legion Kids Duel For Starting Jobs

Legion youth committee chapters arrange tryouts and practices for starting positions. Members include Alex Thomas as chairman and Mikel as American Legion All-Star staffer. Coaches Heiser Grays and McClain lead workouts at Mission Stadium with district reps supervising drills.

Alex Thomas Mikel Wna American Legion Nigal Legion Mission Stadium Carpenter Ford Armin Puck George Longhead Col. J. W. Starkey Ike Jordan Gillespie

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