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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1950

Page

9

Sportlights on Kid Azteca Still Fighting in Mexico

Sportwriter Harold Scherwitz notes Kid Azteca remains active in Mexico with planned bouts in Juarez and Phoenix, then Monterrey. The 25 plus year veteran has never claimed world champion though many see him as one of boxing’s greats. His age is uncertain but his appeal and long career endure.

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No-Hitter At Lackland Warhawks Defeat Sheppard AFB

Lackland APB Warhawks beat Sheppard AFB 1 to 0 on Tuesday night at Lackland diamond. Pitcher limited Randolph hitters to four walks while teammate Bill Shea collected three hits. The series resumes Wednesday night at Bat APB.

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Browns Lose Fight To Oust Cardinals

Browns lose court fight over stadium lease with the Cardinals after a technical issue on lease transfer. Cardinals pay 35000 in annual rent and share maintenance costs. Browns seek a rent based on attendance. Cardinal owner Fred Saigh plans a new stadium.

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Amateur Baseball Rog* Village vs Hondo n Monier at 3 p m Sunday

Amateur baseball notes describe Rogers Village defeating Stonewall Cats in a double header 1 0. George Lopez pitched a shutout and Tony Quintanilla contributed for Spina Distributing. Bel Webtka Indians plan practices at Oak Field 5 p m Tuesday and Friday due to wet grounds.

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Softball Hires Crock Tens At Park Meet

A garbled softball report lists teams, players, and results across multiple venues. Names such as San Antonio, Milan, and St Agio appear alongside scores and event notes, indicating a regional softball meet with several matches and individual performances.

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ME TOWS-u Eidelendy and Nearby Parks Influx

Fragmentary OCR text indicates a jumble of place names and phrases unclear in meaning. No coherent events, dates, or entities present to anchor a factual summary.

Wakefield Trade Dilemma Looms Over White Sox Yankees

Wakefield remains in limbo as the Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees dispute ownership after a proposed deal collapsed. Commissioner Chandler’s ruling will shape Wakefield’s future and set a precedent for all future player trades between league clubs amid salary and morale concerns.

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Missions Rally Through Openers Against Indians in Oklahoma City

The San Antonio Missions host the Oklahoma City Indians in the season opener at Mission Stadium after a strong showing Tuesday. Pitchers Frank Beisian and Johnny Favlick worked six hitless frames, while catcher Scheaele and Anitnito lead an offense that produced ten hits and three runs in the win. Sullivan and Joe Lutz fueled the attack with key hits and power as Anderson added two more bags in a 3 2 victory that sent Dallas in a lost season start.

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Nardella and Saucier Linked by Browns Trade Link

The St. Louis Browns set to add pitchers Angelo Nardella and catcher Frank Saucier from the Piedmont and Big State leagues on a 24 hour recall option via a AAA International League affiliate with Portsmouth and Wichita Falls clubs. President Bob Tarleton endorses the move as a potential real boost.

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Cincinnati Claims Boston Bonus Star

Cincinnati claims Bob Whitey Reis, 20 year old fielder for the Braves, at a $16,000 waiver price. Reis, last season with Eau Claire, hit .388 and was named most valuable player in the Northern League. As a bonus player he cannot be farmed out again by the Braves.

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Independence Day Football Victory Seals Team's Comeback

A local football game featured a key player named in the report achieving a decisive success. The event highlighted perseverance and teamwork as the team gained momentum and secured a notable victory.

Headpin Tournament Scores and Winners Reported

The article lists players and scores from a headpin event. Harold Ullrich posted a perfect score in winning the division, with J Bise Bauer scoring 95. Erma Foster led the women’s division with a strong tally, and Arne Keel added 23 in the other bracket. Names like Josie Mills Mariann Webber and others appear in fragmented form, alongside references to teams and a doubles competition.

Harold Ullrich Bise Bauer Elgin Erma Foster Arne Keel Josie “Mills Webber

Walcott and Ten Hoff Set May 28 Bout in Mannheim

After months of cross Atlantic talks Joe Walcott and Heln Ten Holt reach terms for a 12 round heavyweight fight in Mannheim Germany slated for May 28. Final details confirm venue date and participants with strong emphasis on the European bout.

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Unclear Fight Results Fragment Prompting Limited Summary

Fragmented OCR text describes boxing or fighting results with numerous garbled names and places. Some legible items include Chicago, New Orleans region references, and scattered scores or outcomes, but most names and events are illegible, making a coherent summary difficult.

Dykes Fights In New York Seeks May 16 Main Event

Bobby Dykes receives a new big assignment in New York as a semi final had been set for Madison Square Garden May 12 but moved to May 16 at St Nicholas Arena. He traveled east with manager Jimmy Parks and waits to learn his opponent who he says could be anyone.

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