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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1946

Page

2

Strand Heads Fancy Field in Senior Track

Strand and McKenley headline the 58th A A U track and field championships at Alamo, with 2590 athletes, 14,735 paid fans, and top national rivals including Dillard and Cummins in a dense senior program. McKenley aims for 40 meter sprint speed, Fitch eyes a world platter record, while Strand chases the A A U 100 meter and potential 1940 standard. The meet opens with field events at 1 PM and running events from 2 PM, as Wisconsin’s Loyd LaBeach vies for podiums.

Johnny Janes Sean Lennar Strand Sweden Herb McKenley Jamaica University of Ilinois Hob Fitch University of Minnesota Alamo Flachta Hen Rlson Dillard Balawht-Wallace College of Ohio Strand Cinder Haege Arne Andersson Ed Walsh Tommy Guinn Leslie MacMitchee Roy Mack Drake University Walter Meir Mckenley Fitch Cuaimins Dillard

Victor’s late surge seals new 200m record at chamber meet

Ed O Sullivan of New York and Eugene Littler of Nebraska lead a contested track day as Martineson of Baylor edges Lallach in the 200 meters by 0.1 seconds to claim individual honors with 23 1 points. Baylor finishes second behind Los Angeles Athletic Club as standout marks include Adair’s javelin and Winter’s pole vault near the record.

Iba Ed O'Sullivan New Yorl Herd Eugene Littler Nebraska University Bill Marineson Baylor University Lallach Baylor hy @ fook Martineson Taarth Ted Sip Liemight Bayloe Byler Godl Los Angeles Athletic Mb George Euler Houston Shanahan Catholic Club Philadelphia Louisia University University of Iinnis Mexico City Mie New York Athletic Club Martinson Minnesota Texas Garland Adair University of Sir Joli Howsland Southern Methodist U LeBeard Fred Winter Los Angeles AC

Ambrean AC meets polio era ban on youth crowding pubs

Ambrean AC in New York saw a tight Friday crowd after police halted events to enforce a ban on gatherings for children 14 and under amid a polio epidemic. A standout runner clocked 51.8 seconds, roughly 12 seconds shy of a personal record.

Ambrean New York Percyil Pollee

Canadian Open Golf Championship Heads to Final 36 Holes

Br. Duleh Harrison of Little Rock led by a slim margin after a 69 to reach 137 total as Thursday Vie Chez of Knoxville set a course record with 66. Ellsworth Vines, the former tennis star turned pro, shot 65 to climb to seven under par and join the chase in Chicago.

Duleh” Harrison Little Rock Ark

AAU Junior Meet Highlights National Records and Distances

Reported results list multiple events with names and affiliations including Utah College, Los Angeles A.C., Drake University, Baylor University, University of Kansas, and San Antonio A.C. Athletes such as Ralph Songbels, Norman Cadenty, and John Hellwig achieved top marks in sprints, distance throws, and hurdles. The output details Far distances and times across shot put, discus, high jump, long jump, and running events with numerous clubs and cities credited.

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Track and Field Trials Dominated by Senior Al Al U

The program lists events from pole vault to 100 meter dash and shot put. Highlights include semfinals in various sprints and hurdles, with names like Courter and others. The meet features multiple 100 and 200 meter races, relays, and field events.

AL AL U Bialy SRT Courter High Pound Wecichherie Javee Ve Lings Ste Snemph

Sanford Team Golf Winner in National Collegiate Meet

Stanford claimed undisputed team title at the National Collegiate AAU golf championship in Princeton New Jersey. individual scoring led by Michigan Chaves Lint with 143. Oklahoma’s Charles Coe second at 166. Texas Hugh Dahlbere struggled with an 84 final round to finish tied for 5th after a strong opening 69.

Princeton N. J Stanford Sotole Michigan- Chaves Lint Denver Univerity Oklahoma Charles Coe Dave Barclay Michigan Texas Hugh Dahlbere Charles Tind Charles Che Oklaneme Dave “Barchy Michisan George Tamner Uearzie Jack” Houdry Princrion Pauk McCans Howard Baker Obio Andy Anderson Oklabonm Wiard Carisha Koox Hoy Rows Ite Foun Bob Watson Ward North Rexce Sista Fn Durney Evard

Midget Races End With Wainwright Sweep and Crashes

Wainwright led a clean sweep in a Youngsters midget speed meet, setting heat records as Johnny Pure guns from Los Angeles and other drivers chased glory. A steering failure, a crash rail impact, and minor injuries marked the event while fire and smoke lit the pits. one car burst into flames but drivers escaped unscathed.

Wainwright Winnkes Belinoersh Rat Slop Offey Johnny Pure Guns Los Angeles Gill J Toustan J Maree Chea Reesea Tinerinke Lee Mowers Dunior Ved Tarkor Consglatte Dick “Ward Dace Craward Fed’ Dowdy Hake Radon aeni-Cihl—Walnwriicht Parken Masih Thewis Ward Barton Wal

Ninth Victory For Wagener Over Shreveport

San Antonio's Wagener earned his ninth pitching win, despite four losses, as the Missions defeated Shreveport 5 to 4 to tighten their hold on second place in the Texas League. Wagener received late support from teammates and Sky Jakucki, with key hits by Gallo, Newman, and Mor joseph. The clubs meet again Saturday in a doubleheader.

Shrevefort Chili Wagener San Antonio Missions Shreveport Dallas Fort Worth Rebels Itile Wagoner Sky Jakucki Waed Marjoseph Thie Sport Jakucki Finley Gallo Wood Newman Morjoseph Anderson Whitehead Guile Hy. Coleman Ef Wood Rt Me Newnan Th Marsomenh Sertich AB. A Elehth Aevunth Saxelt Sanches Antonia Iles Sasersen Wawa Worbarn Wyn Angurgen Raynolds Coleman Hasdites

Tennis Roundup shows Davis Cup, NCAA and Texas clay events

A sprawling roundup notes 187 players venturing in the men’s and women’s singles at the national clay court championship, with Davis Cup stars from the US Mexico Philippines and Canada. It cites Rily Talbert of Wilmington as defending champion delaying action due to Davis Cup ties in South Orange. Also covered are results from the Texas sectional at Colonial Country Club including West, Huff, Folks, and Smith advancing to semis, plus NCAA singles action at Northwestern with Falkenburg and Larned reaching finals and doubles wins by Falkenburg/Larned and partners.

Abbicago Sune Zyy-I Rily Talbert Wilmington Del Ieholder South Orange N. J Fort Woorth Texas Colonial Country Club Fred West TCU Gerald Jiuff Dallas Harold Folks San Antonio Fort Worth Jack Smith West James Schulze Waco Fiust Gus Craiga Paris Leman Baker Texas City Smith Ed Vickery Evanston Bob Falkenhurst Gardner Larned Bernardt Burtach William and Mary Chirence Mabry Tomas Lunshorns P Feach Bob Tim Valkenburg Sam Afatch Semapy Rice

Suggs Berg In Golf Finals

Louise Suggs, 115 pounds, from Georgia, will meet Pat Berg of Minneapolis in a 35 hole final for the women’s Western open golf championship. Babe Didrikson Zaharias is absent, failing to reach the final for the first time in three years as Suggs wins one up over Dorothy Kirby in a crowd of about 2000 spectators.

Patty Dorothy Kirby Attania

Boxing Fight Results Across Cities From AP Report

AP wired boxing results show numerous bouts across Dallas Los Angeles Houston Philadelphia and more. Winners include Moore from Los Angeles by knockouts and points, with many matchups listed and various defeats noted for rivals in a sprawling card.

Ao Npsociated Dallas Moore Los Angeles Tommy Ghertis Weets Fortarth Isi Houston Butte Dy Shuniney Jackie Binks Sun Ra Bob Loneino Tyler Ajmer Beddlnzuria

Unclear OCR schedule hints at multiple league games

Fragmentary text lists numerous city names and teams such as New York Philadelphia Chicago Cincinnati and St Louis with scattered scores and dates. The legible items show a chaotic schedule or standings page with references to leagues and cities but no coherent match details.

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Baseball Stars Shine Amid Fractured Wire Service Text

Baseball game reports show Dixie Welker and Meubles lead a 3-1 Braves win while Sarita Keller belts a ninth homer for the Yankees in a 7-3 loss to the Giants. The garbled copy also mentions the Reds and an Athletics game with scattered player actions and team names.

Dixie Welker Pedgert Brookes Braves Sarita Keller Nankees Nis Gévenenth Homer Yaphees Aswnert Athletics Ay Serine Eich Ie Giants Ulin Hinge Zaroe Eddie Ile

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