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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1949

Page

2

Browns Seek Catcher for L A Missions Team

Browns search for an experienced catcher for the San Antonio club as youngsters from the Missions camp contend for the second string role. Jerry McCarthy, from the Browns camp, is ready for Texas League action, while Walter Brown arrives to bolster the pitching staff. Chief Scout Jack Fournier says the club aims to field a winning San Antonio team with solid infield and outfield support.

Don Palmer Toledo Los Angeles Hank Camelli St. Is Browns San Antonio Missions Danny Baich Stu Korner Chatiey Hopkins Browns Levy Jerry McCarthy Beaumont Mission Stadium Walter Brown Jack Fournier San Anfralo Tommy Fine al Gerhezuser Earl Reid Houston Procopio Herrera Bob “Doyle Lou Vayro Robts al Cerheauser Torose Shits Bey Shippers Harry Fowie Oe Blankenship Ernie Nevel Owler Reid Caffery Ine Silela Jerryy McCarthy Jess Fane Shortstop Tommy Bob’ Marquis Bill Burgo Jong Nn Blankenship

Browns Lose 2 Outfielders in Exhibition Game

In Oakland California the St Louis Browns dropped an 8 2 exhibition game to the Coast League champion Oaks. Browns lost two outfielders Lehner and Kokas, who collided in a fourth inning scramble. Kokas suffered a scalp gash and possible shoulder dislocation while Lehner left with dental damage. Charley Gassaway and Billy Martin homered for Oakland who piled up four runs in the frame.

Oakland Calif St. Louis Browns Dion Oakland Oake I Charley Gassaway Browns Billy Marslin Paul Lehner Dick Kokas Amer Kokas Permanente Hospital Lehner

Bulls Win Fourth Straight in Texas League Victory

Houston Bulls pitchers combined for two hits allowed and held Rambers to a 160 victory. Rambers committed six errors as Roy Winblacs homer and 32 Bull hits paced the win. Delgado had both Rambler hits a single and a triple.

Randolph Afb Rambiers Roy Winblac Delgado Houston Carleen Green

Exhibition Baseball Report From Fragmented Text

Readable fragments hint at a baseball exhibition with names like Gatland and Meeany and a rally moment. The incomplete notes mention a chart, a score or rally, and two players, with unclear teams or location. The item appears promotional or rehearsal in nature.

Baker Lifts Sox Boreal Homer in Exhibition

Floyd Baker of the Chicago White Sox, long without a regular season homer, hit a bases loaded circuit in an exhibition game against the New York Giants in Phoenix. The blast came in the second inning off Larry Jansen, ending Baker’s 265 game drought since his last regular season homer for Toledo in 193. Giants, ballpark and other line details follow in the box score style from the era.

Phoenix Atiz Floyd Baker Chicago White Sox Baker New York A Giants Larry Jansen Giant Toledo

Brackenridge Eagles Win Heights Meet Narrowly

Brackenridge Eagles edged Kerrville Antlers by one point at the Alamo Heights meet. Meeks set a new best in the broad jump while Kerrville led in several events and S A Tech, Jefferson, and San Antonio Tech also posted strong showings amid frigid conditions and a wind.

Kerrville Alamo Heights Bracenridge High School Eagles Edison Brackenridge Corpus Christi San Antonio Tech Seff Tech Jefferson Ian S. A. Tech Andy S. M. Meeks Jefferson Mustangs Meeks Guy Worrell Jeff Cae Ali - Donnie” Smith Kerrvilit Billy Ed i Daniels Tivy Richardson Anderson Wigh Watten Rerson Bank South San Antonio Preer Falfurrias Wharton Uvalde TMI Harlendale Palacios Fredericksburg Beeville Floresville Brackenstatte Ind Telecare Lao Te Mest Miss Groner Prederickshure Anderson Breeker Daniels Kerrie Crouch Aworo Stelghys Tisai I Daveys Aisneres Swisher Laredo Vela Wurland Hrackentisge Kori Man Alama Fredy Cricksdarg Jones Lareda Alero Hilzbix Hock Lefterson Wishes & Lawrenes Fai A Feet Rodaches A Shaw Arr Maxey Jett Peeardy Richendean Kerrvitles Tendlen Ting Salis SA Etek Elas Mires Waarton Folenton Cline S.A Tech Psioh Rodriguez Arthyr Wile Vale Eeccy Caridge Ia Roeland Assestro Maret Mans

Sunday School Night Broadens Parish Grid At Jefferson High

Jefferson High hosts a Sunday night program with adult games and four senior contests. Laurel Heights Methodist and Ft Sam Houston Post provide senior tilt at 7 p.m. SL Mark's Episcopals and Latter Day Saints play at 7 p.m. Trinity Methodist vs First Baptist at 9 p.m. Asceni Lutheran vs Highland Park Presbyterian at 10 p.m.

Jefferson High School Laurel Heights Methodist Ft. Sam Houston Post Thapes Episcopals Latter Day Saints Trinity Methodist First Baptist Asceni Jzlen Lutheran Highland Park Presbyterian

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College baseball game recap with scattered names

A fragmented recap mentions players Gruber Hardin Simmons and Fearon among others in a college baseball game. Scores and positions are unclear, with partial lines such as 099 000 and 200 100 referenced alongside player names. The readable items suggest a box score style summary but lack full context or clear outcomes.

Erin Gruber Mosriny Robizros Fearon

Welcome Home Champs from Fourth Army Basketball Team

The Fourth Army basketball squad, the Headquarters Detachment Med Field Service, led by Maj. John Kramer, captured the world wide army basketball title at Ft Diz M J. They return by plane to Brooksfield Ine Saturday to a welcome with an honor guard and band. Brig. Gen. J. J. Martin at Ft Sam Houston will honor them at a dinner after a retreat parade Monday.

Med Field Service Fourth Army Ft. Diz M. J John Kramer Brooksfield Mess Ft Sam Houston J. J. Martin

Local Heights tennis tournament features tight sets

The Alamo Heights tennis meet opened Friday on Heights courts with players like Gonzales, Fatfurries, and Welty advancing. Match play included close scores such as 6 0 7 0 and 6 3, with names like Armutrong, Boss, and Austin featured in early rounds as organizers and players maneuver through the draw.

Fae Fkeniane Het Welty Uetla Houston Pope Ang Cer Sailer Ass Warten Wales Iain Ae Ansley Asa Muett

Frisco and Loyola Meet in NT Finals

New York March 18 The national invitation tournament reaches its climax as the San Francisco Dons face Loyola of Chicago in the title game. Both teams have erased rivals and rely on star guards Kerris for Loyola and Lofgran for San Francisco with Nagel directing Loyola and Herrerias guiding the Dons. The outcome seems unlikely to be an upset and the game promises a tight, shared-control finale.

Gardner Alvin Gardner San Antonio Dallas New Braunfels Houston Seguin Beaumont Cuero Mission Stadium Robstown New York University of San Francisco Loyola of Chicago Carson Loyola Jack Kerris Bradley Kerris Doose Don Lofgran San’ Francisco Bowlingreen Nagel Cenny Nagel Kercis San Francisco Rene Herrerias Dons Nega Layola

Jefferson Tennis Meet Ends In Narrow Victory

Jefferson won a five team tennis meet at TMI courts on Friday. Jonn Hernandez beat Stanley Rosenberg 60 60. Frank Goodman defeated John Fortrand 62 62. Dale Miller beat Boo ove 64 511-9. Goodman’s and fom. West Osenhere and Gerald Suber partnered in doubles, while Ronald Watt and William Christilles beat Fortrand and Tom Kaufman 41 5. Houston netters beat Baylor 51 at NACO.

Jefferson Ways TMI Jonn Hernandez Stanley Rosenberg Frank Goodman John Fortrand Dale Miller Booove Goodman Fom West Osenhere Gerald Suber Ronald Watt William Christilles Fortrand Tom Kaufman

Oklahoma A&M and Oregon State face West crown bid

Oklahoma A&M and Oregon State collide for a Western NCAA title berth in Seattle. The Aggies edged Wyoming 40 to 39 as Center Jack Shelton sealed the win with a late field goal. Shelton scored three baskets in the final 1:40 while Wyoming stalled in the closing minutes.

Kansas City UINS Oklahoma A. & Me Oregon’ State Seattle Aggies Wyoming Jack Shelton Municipal Auditorium Beore Shelton Tedoregon State Arkansas Razorbacks

South western recreation track meet sparks record chase

March 1919 at Worth records likely to fall as the twenty sixth annual South western recreation track and field meet unfolds. New high marks are expected in preliminaries and finals across high school university and college divisions with Texas A and M Texas and Tulane among top rivals in sprint events. Darren Hooper of Worth boosts the high school shot put with a 55 foot 334 inch prelim, while North Texas State defends its college title and a large field of 1600 entrants competes nationwide.

Worth Western Recreation Sue High Darren Hooper New Side FC Worth Hooper Dallas Texas A&m Texas Corpus Christi Woodrow Jit Son of FT. Worth Sunset of

Local Student Involved In Unclear Incident Near Wheatley High

Granville, a student at Booker T. Washington School, reportedly shot at a student near Wheatley High School along the S.P. railroad track. Principal Sam Kane sought confirmation of the incident and identity of a large dead eagle carried by Granville, who resides at 502 Shirley.

Granville Taylor Booker T. Washington School Sam Kane Candelman Schol S.P I Wheatley High School Kane Wheatly, High

Two Sunday Polo Matches Feature High and Low Goals

Fans may see two Sunday polo games at Miller Field on W W White Road and Brackenridge Park. A high goal contest pits Austin against Lubbock while a low goal clash features Oak Valley and San Antonio. The riders include Mather Roy Barry Don Howden for Lubbock and Watson for Oak Valley with opposing teams named.

Foto Austin Lubbock Miller Field W.W. White Rd Seguin Hwy Oak Valley San Antonio Brackenridge Park Erc Tom John Mather Roy Barry Don Howden Bill Barry Gilly Gilmore Lloyd Wilshire John Lapham Brackenridge Modell Allred Cal Toi Hastey Tim Malls

Augusta women golfers chase titles in windy roundthree

Sterling reports the March 19 golf roundup from Augusta where top contenders Kirby Findlay Kirk Kielty Suggs and others battle shifting winds at the Augusta Country Club. Scores hover around 75 with several players tied for first as wind and weather affected rounds.

Sterling de la Augusta Augusta Country Kirby Atlanta Peggy Kirk Findlay Kirk Kirlty Long Beach Oaklend Georgiia Louise Suggs Kielty Suggs Babel Zaharias Babes Patiy Blochy Marjorie Lindsay Decatur

Phillips and Bittner Meet in National AAU Showdown

The Philips Offers bid for a seventh straight national AAU title facing the Oakland Bittners in Oklahoma City. They advanced with a 45 point semifinal win over Seattle Alpine Dairy, while the California five beat the Peoria Diesels 62 to 59 in a tight match.

Oklahoma

Incoherent Sports Scores and Names From A Fragmented Page

A scrambled OCR fragment lists badminton and tennis team notes, player names, and match results. It includes partial scores, lineups, and references to players such as Horton Wunsch Borders Wert and Bolin, with numerous unreadable segments and misordered text.

Lary Institute Bosal Batier Horten- Wunsch Ripsil-Barton Cryer-Earesissr Bra Hoabies Bolin Bash Horton Wukasch Eteran Amen Gaia Sineles Gecona Garland Russell Setetea Geis Mervborler Secind Rosa Terry Helatta Flount- Peters Easc

Louis Wins Heavyweight Bout in Dallas Fight

Joe Louis won an eight round decision against Tex Boddie of Omaha before about 500 spectators in Dallas. Louis, weighing 222, dominated the bout and floored Boddie in the third round. Preliminary bouts included Lee Minor 126 Dallas defeating Chris Donaldson 155, Billy Hodges 127 Dallas stopping Ron Borfiend 127 Houston, and Hermgo Palgo 143 Houston stopping Gene Smith 144 Dallas in 1:45 of the fifth.

Dallas Joe Louis Tex Boddie Omaha Neb Louis Boddie Boduie Bo’ Lee Minor Chris Donaldson Billy Hodges Ron Borfiend Houston Stone Mine Jate Hergo Pailgo Gene Smith

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