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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1948

Page

7

Yankee Jinx Ends Indians Lead In Tight Pennant Race

The Indians fell 4 1 to the Yankees, ending Cleveland’s five game winning streak and dropping them from first in the American League as New York moved closer to the pennant race. Philadelphia beat St Louis 2 1 in 11 innings to surge past Cleveland for the top spot. Boston ended its skid with an 8 0 rout of Chicago, while Detroit downed Washington 4 1. Phillies swept the Reds with a 4 3 victory in Cincinnati.

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Baseball Scores and Player Highlights From A Turbulent Day

A jumbled blend of box scores and brief game notes highlights strong hitters like Pesky and Doerr, with Robinson and Doerr contributing in Boston's attacks. Details show Ernie Lombardi and teammates involved across multiple line scores as Detroit, Philadelphia, and St. Louis contests unfold with several double plays and pitching changes amid a busy slate.

Yankees Triumph as Reynolds Tops Indians in Cleveland

Allie Reynolds, former Cleveland right hander, pitched the Yankees to a victory over the Indians allowing nine hits in a fifth triumph. Kenny Keltner hit his 10th homer for the Indians in the fourth. Philadelphia Athletics won their ninth straight in a night game before 22 863 fans as St Louis Sanford walked Sudor with bases loaded and two out. Sim Chapin tied the game with a ninth inning homer. Vern Stephens and Bobby Doerr powered the Red Sox past the Senators as Virgil Trucks shut out Washington until the ninth. Ten triples by Hadner Ennis and others sparked Philadelphia over Cincinnati.

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National League PUEARELMIA 4 CINCINNATE 2

Summary of a historical baseball game with unclear OCR text showing NL match where PUEARELMIA defeated CINCINNATE 4 to 2. Mentions pitchers Judd Nahem Walters and other players such as Rowell Judd and Stalicun with notes on hits, errors, and substitutions, but OCR garble limits specifics.

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Where They Play Wednesday Schedule Summary

National League games with rainouts and rescheduled times. St Louis at Philadelphia night action. Brooklyn at Cincinnati evening. Chicago at Boston and Detroit at Washington on Thursday. Philadelphia at Pittsburgh and Brooklyn at Cincinnati highlight the night slate.

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St Paul bowlers lose to San Antonio challengers in close mixed match

Bowling stars Bowing Ann Cruft and Dotty Cimmar man of St Paul fell short by a slim margin to Grace Baskin city champion and Alice Otis of Main venter Tuesday night. No 200 games occurred though four came close. Cimmarman impressed with split pickups as other St Paul players from Dallas could not join the Straits Frank five.

Ann Cruft Dotty Cimmarman St. Paul San

Scotty Chesnutt Dead Umpire Remembered in Birmingham

Scotty Chesnutt age unknown died in a Birmingham hospital after months of illness. He was a longtime baseball umpire in Atlanta and worked in the International league and other classifications. The obituary notes his colorful career and association with the Southern Association.

Scotty Chesnutt Birmingham Ala Scott Evans Atlanta Chesnutt Southern Assa International League

Owens and Paige to star in Kansas City Monarchs vs Harlem Globe Trotters game

Legendary sprinter Jesse Owens and pitcher Paige Laithe Paige to perform at Mission Stadium Wednesday as Kansas City Monarchs meet Harlem Globe Trotters. Exhibition highlight precedes the ball game with Owens racing and Paige on the mound for the Monarchs. Louis Hutchinson likely opposes for the Globe Trotters. Three former San Antonio players tied to the squads also expected.

Jesse Owens Laithe Paige Mission Stadium Kansas City Monarchs Harlem Globe Trotters Owens Ohio State Frank Garrett Bays Wheatley Monarchs Louis Hutchinson Globe Trotters San Antonio Bernard Willis Cleveland Grant Kansas City Jesse Williams Harlens

Catcher 19 Drops in Dugout Dead in Richmond

A 19 year old catcher William Osgood collapsed and died in the dugout during pregame practice in Richmond Indiana. The boy, recently optioned from the Chicago Cubs to the Marion Ohio-Indiana league Class D club, was a Somerville Massachusetts native. Officials noted a recent hospitalization and influence.

Richmond Ind INSJ William Osgood Marion Osgood Chicago Cubs Ile Somerville Mass Clin

Trinity Tigers and St Marys Rattlers meet in final game

Trinity University Tigers face St Marys Rattlers in a final clash at Christy Matthewson Field. St Marys split, playing Kelly Flyers earlier at the Kelly diamond while Trinity was set to meet the Ft Sam Houston Warriors at 8 p.m. on Wednesday.

Trinity University Tigers St. Mary's Rattlers Army Romputl Jhun Trinity Ft. Sam

Reds acquire Litwhiler and revise Rickert deal

Cincinnati Reds announce the purchase of Boston Braves outfielder Danny Litwhiler for an undisclosed cash sum. Warren Giles also says outfielder Marvin Rickert will move to Milwaukee in the American Association. Also noted are contract moves involving Hernandez, Hernandez’s assignment, and Wilt Van Huit signing from St. Mary’s College to join spring travels before farm assignments.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Boston Braves Danny Litwhiler Litwhiler Philadelphia Phillies St. Louis Cardinals Braves Reds Warren Giles Marvin Rickert Milwaukee American Assn Dallas Bobby Goff Dallas Rebels Robert Brady American Association Coff San Diego Club Jake Caulfield Charleston S.C Pmickey Livingston Wilt van Huit St. Mary's College California van Huit Chicago

Bowler Welver Ehlert Tour To Aid Lighthouse Fund

Welver Ehlert, Wichita Falls blind bowler, schedules seven sessions across eight local lanes in San Antonio and surrounding towns Friday through Sunday. He will be accompanied by J. J. Blankemeyer and join bouts with notable players, while Lane proprietors underwrite his expenses and collect Lighthouse for the Blind donations at each stop.

Welver Ehlert Wichita Falls San Antonio Lighthouse For the Blind Building Fund Main Broadway Ft. Sam Houston Texas Woodlawn Alamo Wil F. A Dad” Cloonan Turner C. W. Hornsby Turners Otto Klaus Tisk Fry Grace Baskin Ehlert

Amateur Baseball Teams Seek Out of Town Games

Amateur baseball teams the A B Axles of the City Major league plan out of town games on Sunday with Lonnie Carter coordinating. They will practice at Richterfield at 1 p.m. Thursday, while Art Wellman seeks 10 away games in the Valley of Mexico for May 29 and 3. Contact 65173 for T7285. Mexican Village bar, recent victor over East Side Demons 72, pursues more away dates. Felipe Rios and Phillin Resendez handle inquiries. Mopac Eagles, Moore Texas, report first game outcomes with J Lopez and P H Mendez. The Quality Paint and Body Works team camps at Polo Field 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, while Neice Hardwaremen drill at Edgewood 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday.

A&b Ilonnie Carter Richterfield Lonnie Carter Art Wellman Valley of Mexico East Side Demons Connet Felipe (Rios Mopac Eagles Moore Texas Phillin Resendez P.H. Mendez E. Lozano J. Silva T. Martinez Sustanla Lozano A. Duncan A. Saldana Polo Field

Hughson to join the Austin Pioneers on recall basis

Hobson Hughson, the former Texas mound ace of the Boston Red Sox, will join the Austin Pioneers on a 24 hour recall basis. Pioneer owner Ed Knebel announced the move noting Hughson may be recalled to Boston within 24 hours and would otherwise stay with the Austin club for the season. Tulsa also optioned Joe Nuxhall to Columbia and sent Jim Basso to Portland.

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