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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1949

Page

16

Hurlers and rosters shape up for Mission Camp

Moré Hurlers Check leat Mission Camp as Eastern League prospects train for summer. Notable names include Lefty Jee, Bill David, and Muskogee alums on Springfield roster. Missing catchers Hank Camet and Don Palmer. veterans Levy and others pivotal in Missions plans. Morning workouts run 10 hours apart with 8 a.m. start and 11:30 p.m. curfew.

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Confusion Reigns In City Playoff City chaos surrounds local playoff event

In San Antonio a chaotic scene unfolds over a city basketball playoff at the Wood Lawn gym. Officials wrestle with multiple protest boards while teams from Alamo Jewelry and Lackland Marines contend for a spot in the state meet at San Angelo. Unclear results and shifting eligibility threaten the tournament’s integrity.

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Spring Training Notes From Campes and Debuts

A batch of spring reports from Phoenix to West Palm Beach highlights Teo Durocher testing rookies Sam Webb and George Spencer in relief roles, Don Johnson shining in intra-squad work, Pilg Abrams praised for power, Tex Hughson drawing praise from Joe McCarthy, and Taft Wright energizing the Athletics camp with a homer and a double in intra-squad play.

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Henderson Oilers Open Season With Turnip Seed Outfield

Henderson Texas reports a quirky season opener where ball field groundkeepers sowed turnip seed thinking it would be grass. Outfielders, dubbed outer gardeners by local writers, faced sprouts growing as spring play began, creating an odd field condition at the start of the season.

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Lanier Voks to be Honored at City Championship Banquet

The Pan American Optimists club and the LULACs will honor Lanier High School Voks, San Antonio's city conference basketball champions, and Coach Frank Runnels with a banquet on March 24 at the Gunter hotel. Fernanda Guerra and John Esquire are in charge of arrangements. Reservations may be made with Danny Tamez, Alamo Piano, Frank Jasso, Penner's Clothing Co, or Guerra Pharmacy.

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AAA Basketball Playoff Night At Central Recreation Center

The Alamo Athletic Association playoff game is set for Wednesday night at the Central Recreation Center. Lackland's Warbirds face the Central Comets at 9 p.m. A preliminary features Central Playground, champions of the AAA intramural league, meeting an AAA junior league all star team.

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Teen- Rage Tourney Set for Wednesday Night basketball

Local youth basketball event scheduled for EMCA gym at 8 PM features junior teams from St Meany and Woodrasen centers, with games including Vest-South It aly and Anioniondependent play. Organizers promise competitive matchups among teen teams.

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Blimp Wrestler Highlights Promoter Card At Wrestling Meet

Promoter Dorothy Livengood promotes a four event card headlined by Miguel Guzman defending against Ralph Berry in a rematch for the Texas heavyweight title. Giant 640 pound grappler “The Blimp” Levy faces Paul Orth in a one fall match. Other bouts include Otto Koss refereeing, a 90 minute best of three falls main, and George Becker versus Billy Raburn plus Bob Becker versus Len Newman in early action.

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Hot Wells Drops Out Of District Baseball Race

Hot Wells High School will not participate in the district baseball race this season. Coach Giga Crocker announced the withdrawal leaves Edison, South San Antonio and Devine as contenders and requires a schedule change. League games start April 3 at Richter Field with Devine and Edison in the first league game, while South San Antonio will play a practice game that night.

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Mack Shaken Up In Auto Accident

Connie Mack owner manager of the Philadelphia Athletics was shaken up in an auto accident yesterday in West Palm Beach. His car was struck from the side by another vehicle and was driven by his chauffeur Windsor Roberts. Mrs Mack said he returned to his hotel, took his afternoon nap, and appeared to be all right. Sugar Robinson has signed for a one round world title bout against Hobby Lee in Chicago March.

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Midget finals loom in City Athletic federation tourney

Teen-age basketball set fills Woodlawn gym with high energy as Laurel Heights Methodist Sunday school boys meet Guadalupé Community Center in the midget finals next Wednesday. The 9 to 12 players vary from lanky to sturdy, with Rudy Chavaha of Guadalupé a standout at 3 feet 11 inches and 55 pounds.

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