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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1946

Page

4

Texas Cinches Diamond Title in shutout by Layne

The University of Texas Longhorns clinched their 26th Southwest Conference baseball title with a 4-0 shutout of Rice, as Bobby Layne hurled a strong complete game. The win marked UT’s tenth straight and seventh with Layne on the mound, while Baylor and TCU postponed due to wet grounds and rescheduled in Waco amid further unsettled weather.

University of Texas Longhorns Bobby Layne Rice Owls Austin University of Texas Layne Baylor Bears Texas Christian Horned Frogs Bears Frogs Waco Fexas AE Porehy Mace Powell Vb Feldman Gunn Greeran Texas Orlexa Cox Mitchell Ferran Paraloler Shoe Willams Jackson Reagan Texas S Sulnrinsy Feruson Wiliams Scrifice Paseed Ball Grecann Pliehrd Bishor O'Reanan Fergus Williama Cane Bishop Brits Basta Taxus

Local softball play suspended amid epidemic closure

The Sunday Scho Lutheran league halted play after a polio epidemic warning. San Antonio Catholic Softball association already shut down. under 21 players barred from Wie park. Remaining Tuesday games postponed or moved. several games scheduled across city leagues with under 21 restrictions in effect.

Scho Lutheran Kellyfield Union No. 122 San Antonio San Pedi Park Wie Park St. Cecelia's Moonrnw Hu Quarry Paint Shop Wehler’s Bakery

Zivic Retires Again After Planned Fights

The boxer's team announced Fritzie Zivic will retire from the ring after canceling a May 3 match with Tommy Moyer and a May 27 bout in Milwaukee. He plans to fight Jackie Wilson in Los Angeles Tuesday night and open an open air arena in Pittsburgh next month, saying he is through for good this time.

Sseontand Mame Fritzie Zivic Tommy Moyer Foriland Zivic Jackie Wilson Los Angeles Milwaukee Wis Pittsburgh

Radio program chaos at lunch with Ford and Hershfield

A chaotic radio segment at lunch features Senator Ed Ford, Hershfield and Joe Laurien bantering about socialites and theater goers. The exchange includes gripes about intruding guests, seating woes, and nightclub chatter as the group dines. Local news updates from KABC follow, listing morning and afternoon broadcasts and regional scores for Amarillo and nearby towns.

Parer League scores and misc standings loaded

Reading shows Springfield 6, Whialoo 4, Verre Haute 7, Gavenvorts. Danville against Quincy. Rain affects Decatur and Evansville 9, Western Association results include St. Joseph 6, Salina 1. Leavenworth 10, Hutchinson. Topeka and Mivkoger 2. Hors Smith at toplin xxii.

Parer Springfield Whialoo Verre Haute Gavenvorts Danville al_Quincy Decatur & Evansville Western Association St. Joseph Salina Leavenworth Hutchinson Topeka Mivkoger Hors Smith Toplin

Army to Merge Track With AAU Meets in June

The Service Athletic association links its track and field championship with the South Texas AAU qualifying meet for the national AAU championships. About 60 army athletes are expected to compete at Akuno Stadium on June 14, with top performers advancing to the AAU nationals at Alato Stadium on June 28 and 29.

Service Athletic Association South Texas Erich Pohl John J.kramer GO Army Akuno Stadium Pohl Alato Stadium

Boxing Night Roundup Across Cities Turns Into Mixed Results

In Providence and other cities, fighters earned wins by decision and knockouts. Notable outcomes include Hurlford outpointing Amelo in Providence while Phil Terranova edged Friday Russy in New York, and Ezzard Charles stopped Tommy Huber in Cincinnati.

Prean Providence Witte Pep Hurlford Conn Iney Amelo SP. Louvis Phil Terranova En Tork Friday Russy Rahway Cleveland Matold Graén Brooklyn Sammy Stevers McDonald New York Billy Graham Cario Philadelphia B. Baltimore Steve Bolalsi Henry Jordan Billings Ifoni Newark Anthony Jones Boston Lon Wadsworth Hamilton Ont Chicago Otis McGraw Detroit Forrest Gee Milwaukee Drew Cincinnati Ezzard Charles Tommy Huberl New Haven Dennis Pat Brady Croix N Billy Alexander NEW Brita Milton Latetimer AJ Velez Valley Stream Holyoke Mass Tommy Jusaup Springfield Toramy Pewiston Maine Rab Pooler Portland Harry Hinllian Worcester Muse Willie Ronehe Wilmington Joey Iran Hartford Uiroy Carmine Casale Troy Fred Lott Ewark Rochester Eddie Smith Tammy Ratulo Rome N.Y San Francisco Tommy Egan Nick Moran Hermosillo Mexico Omaha Joe Marifield Albuquerque N. M Ben Evans Oklahoma City Mike Subi Los Angeles Frankie Saucedo Juares Tony Ferttande Las Grunes M.A

Lesnevich Edges Mills Near Title Bout In London

British fight night sees light heavyweight contender Lesnevich weigh under 175 pounds after scalping two ounces of excess weight for a title eliminator with Freddie Mills. Mills, from London, weighs in near the limit, while Lesnevich endures a brief hotel-room weigh in and outdoor bustle at Piccadilly Circus before the final weigh.

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McDowell Edges Sala In City Auditorium Bout

Get-Bill McDowell returns to old form with a clean win over Pat Sala at the Houston city auditorium. McDowell, 158, used a stiff right to the chin and a sharp left hook to dominate the New Orleans challenger while taking Saia to the mat in rounds two and five. Also noted were rapid wins by Cotton King over Filia Prado and Sharkey O Neal stopping Melvin Walker in the first round, plus Gray defeating Sligar.

Sala McDowell Houston Bill McDowell Cotton King Miami Filia Prado Mexico City Sharkey O'Neal Houston Melvin Walker Freeport Hubert Gray Otho Sligar Harry Lassar Los Angeles Doniel Carter

Quick Pickup for New Business and Opportunities

Light Want Ads invite readers to dial F-1231 for trading tone and quick business pickups featuring new opportunities and small entries for customers seeking to start or expand ventures.

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