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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1945

Page

4

SAACC Boosts Lead in Army Baseball Season Opener

SAACC's Warhawks extended their lead in the Service League race at Cadet Center's Brooks Field. Clem Red Xavier pitched four hits over seven innings to secure a 2-1 win over Kelly Field, while Randolph's Ramblers and Port Sunny Houston Rangers posted decisive midweek wins to tighten the standings.

SAACC Gk. Cadet Center Gerry Firld Seno Randolph Leo T Sim Hougton Jsmo Marana Bleindo School Brooks Field Cadet Center Warhawks Hawks Cleme Red Xavier Kelly Field Bam the Joon Chat Harti Rev Engel

Eldon Brown Marries in Christmas Ceremony

Nets report Eldon Brown, a 34 year old shortstop, wed last Christmas in a local ceremony. The former Legionnaire from Scottsbluff is described as a fine young man and baseball talent joining his spouse in the community.

Legion Stai Scottshluff Nets h—Lagionnaires Lexlon Junor I-Vear-Oll Eldon Brown Far Boy Aid

S W Conference Baseball Song Eihthy Hipees 1 Gulthierin

A fragment from the S W Conference baseball item mentions teams and dates with unclear OCR. It notes references to Lonehorns, Whit TRAN, and possible public game or event. some lines indicate a death and memorials within a week context, but details remain corrupted.

S.W Eihthy Hipees Gulthierin Methoulit Girish

Snead Fires Exhibition Wins Long Putt Duel

Snead edges rivals in a swinging exhibition event with a decisive long putt. Nelson and Mespaden also figure in the final five, while Thomsall and several others chase the title amid a tight, windy course condition.

Snead Mwansas Uity Java Sammy Seok Igleenih Otinilord Seq Jim ‘Thomsall Anes Galt Tale Nelson Mespaden Caree Thor

Fredericksburg Giants Top 7-Up Bottlers in Narrow Win

In Fredericksburg the Fredericksburg Giants handed the 7-Up Bottlers a 10 9 loss Sunday. The Bottlers surged early led by a batter storm but the Giants rallied with strong pitching from Tuc McFarin and timely hits to edge ahead. Manager Garlant Tishop shuffled his rotation as the game moved through the first nine innings.

Fredericksburg Giants Predericksburg Dinter Stuphe Wurder Tuc McFarin Uard Sucker Fnr Garlant Tishop

Chandler Stands Firm On Gambling in Baseball Row

In Versailles May 1 reports quote Happy Chandler resisting calls to punish players and umpires who gamble at race tracks. He reiterates that action will depend on commission policy and past practice, with mixed reactions from horse racing figures and baseball officials in Lexington.

Versailles Baadall Han Jivisdielion Asd Wis Sen Chandler Lots Chicago Comillar Lexington Oh A. Estes Kentucky Bayerntor United

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Fragmentary OCR text describes billiards results with names like Welker Cochinn and Mocks afele wan elumpiinahtn. It notes two Sunday tiling events, a 60 to 98 score, and a rise in points for a team. Ambiguous names and garbled phrasing limit specifics.

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New Orleans Elephants Largely Stopper in Southern Playoff Bid

New Orleans baseball reports show an 82-0 shutout by the Pelicans over a rival, with batters piling up hits and a strong pitching effort. The sequence notes a doubleheader Sunday, a 3-1 late win for the Vols, and references to past records and games dating back to 1907, highlighting a Texas League strike-record context and various scorelines.

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Hartford May 7 Kin Ripper Collins, switch hitting star of the National League, led in home runs in 1934, then appeared for the Albany Senators against Hartford. He both batted left and right, collecting five hits and driving in all runs as Albany won 5-2 and 1-0 in a doubleheader.

Hartford Conn Kin Ripper" Collins Olt Albany Senators

City Softball Opens Tournament At 7 15 PM

The City Softball Association opens its invitation tournament with games scheduled for Monday at San Pedro Park. Teams from the Kelly, Service, and other leagues enter, with three daily games through the week ending in semifinals Friday and finals Sunday night, followed by a grand championship the next Sunday. the event is postponed a full week per official notice.

Aneo San Pedre Park City Softball Association F. N James Sullivan St. Gerard's Hottlers Pony Matline Richler's Bakery Thorn Cip Satuday Ieaders Truman Bishop

Sunday School Softball League Opens at Lambert Park

Readable fragments describe a church softball opening event at Lambert Park with teams from Mag Heizbta Presbslrrian and Con tel Christian meeting and a service. References mention Randolph felt School of Avia flaw Medicines amid protests and a later Medic battery of Clark and Schiller. The text is garbled but indicates a church league season start and related activities.

Lambert Drach Dlainonl Renckdneldpe Park Heizbta Presbslrrian Contel Christian Uo Tro Randolph Felt Nail Murphy Setine Clark and Schiller Éaratdete Emetnte Foy Dalene Tha Sanititiey

Greer's Nine Licks Fort Worth Giants Drop Hard-Fought Game

The Fort Worth Giants fell 8 to 4 in a Sunday night game at Lech Field as Greer's Nine Licks dominated late. Roy Neal drove in three runs and added two hits for Cyber Vun, with 264 paid attendees recorded. The clubs meet again Monday at Tech as Brown and Williams contributed for the Giants, Robinson in Mita.

Fort Wok Baek Giants Lonhie Greer Gaeer Din Lech Field Tech Roy Neal Brown Williams Robinson Mita

Henson and Riegel Capture Monterrey Golf Wins

San Antonio players figure prominently as Miss Henson repeats in the Monterrey women’s division and Bobby Hingel of Houston claims the men’s title. Riegel defeats AJ Potaly. Galdfarb edges to victory in a close match. multiple otherflight winners noted. A hole in one by Mrs. W W Bows of Pampa highlights the women’s event.

Jo Henson San Antonio Tirny Riegel T. N. Riddick Monterrey Sam Goldfarb Galdfarb Urge To Vay Harce Mauve M. Hellutus de Rio S. J. Head Harlingen Boo Barbes Arthur Zucht A Lever Harry Collmian W. W. Bows Pampa

Azteca Livie Fight Fans Pack In Big Card Night

Azteca and Livie top a stacked lineup at Municipal Auditorium with a Monday night boxing program in San Antonio. The card features Welterweight champion Pin Frilaie Zivie defending ties against challengers from Mexico and the U S while bets and promoter infighting swirl around rematch plans.

Azteca Livie Pin Frilaie Zivie Arid Hyp Yetevai Kid Azteca San Antonio Aztvet Zivic API Fang Fyll Ieiteds Galveston Bill Cave Antono Zlvle Aliirkeroos Attena Ramors Aateen Zigle Beaumont Pat New Orleans Fritzie Lus Sorthon Artech Inie Fisiste Filwards Nice Charley Murray Bert Biannow Oy Miny Scarmoza Heinheld Oklahowm Dose Mondera

Legion Baseball Post 375 Defeats Post 366 In Five Inning Win

Legion Baseball Post No 375 of the American Legion defeats Post 366 by 9 to 4 at Pitman Sullivan Park, all winner runs came in the fifth inning. Lead hitters for the winners include a single and a triple. Batteries Caldwell and Rubino vs Alaniz and Pingenol. Also Stinsonfeld defeats Post 2 of the American Legion Sunset league 14 to 6 at Stinson. Jack Jones pitched well for the factory team early.

Legion Baseball Post Pitman Sullivan Park Caidwell Rubinowleh Alaniz Pingenol Stinsoneld Post America Legios Ab Stinson Otter Jack Jones Ighune

Baseball Standings and Box Score Fragments From 1950s Ledger

Fragmented OCR shows scattered baseball standings and box scores. Mentions teams such as Philadelphia, Washington, New York, Cleveland, Brooklyn, and Boston with pitchers and batters named like Hayworth, Burk, Gassaway, Hayes, and Garbark. Contains score snippets and battery pairs amid jumbled text.

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National Soccer Showdown Draws 2000 Fans in Brooklyn

Brooklyn Hispanos, national soccer champions, battled an Allesing team to a 4-4 draw before about 2000 fans. Rain delayed play as MONDAYS featured matches with Caleara and Murriesa League Cirvelant.

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Sox Rally to Take Doubleheader and Lead League

A noisy crowd of 20,837 watched the White Sox edge Cleveland 3-2 and 6-4 in a doubleheader, giving Chicago a slim hold over the Yankees after New York split with Boston. Hib a three run homer powered the surge, while the Sox, led by veteran sluggers, boosted their batting title chase with timely hitting.

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Sweenstakes Golf results at Frackenridge Park Sunday

Butchered scores and multiple misprints aside, the Frackenridge Park event on Sunday produced winners across divisions. Becky Nardhnis claimed a top finish in women’s play with 1 9 72 tied, while Barrere and others chased second and third place. Haro Nichols, Loy Tilton, Jin Riley, and Jack Aignann surfaced in various podium positions amid score adjustments.

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