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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1946

Page

2

Missions Win Move On to Fort Worth

The San Antonio Missions won 9-7 at Tulsa Friday to climb to third in the Texas League and prepare for a three day stand in Fort Worth. Lucas hit a leadoff homer, Newman added a homer, and Whitehead, Anderson, Wieck Castro, and others contributed as San Antonio built an 8-0 lead before Tulsa mounted a comeback. A Ladies night crowd of 3297 attended.

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Weilbacher Wins San Antonio Women’s Golf Championship

Mrs. Weilbacher defeated Mrs. Le Christopher at Willow Springs in the San Antonio Women’s Golf Association annual tournament finals. She led seven up through 18 holes, scored an eagle on the eighth, and clinched the title at Brackenridge Park, where the finals were held due to storms.

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Texas League ORLA game recap with scattered names

In a rough Texas League ORLA matchup, multiple players are listed with unclear positions and events. Key names include Collett Ravin Schulk Knoblauch and Sanches, with mentions of Houston, Oklahoma City, and paytonp. The report references runs, outs, double plays, and pitching changes, but the fragmentary OCR yields an incomplete narrative.

ORLA Hourton Maxton Mateiay THO. A Murahang Sanches Muved Paynter Delith Raman Ohio Collett Ravin Schulk Jendines Sephowyith Knoblauch Zephowitz Costa Golétz Marshall Varni Fuhs Oklahoma City Houston Hnoblauch Colles Iefh Olmos City Wises Bulla Enyea Sanchez Dorsett Summey Atench Faves Koch Tous Findets Eaves

Beaumont Beats Dallas 4 1 in Rough Beaumont Tilt

Mission Statistics show Beaumont A C overall scoring lead as Dallas struggles defensively. Sullivan waits for Gillespie in the seventh inning as Seaumont tops Dallas 4 to 1 with Clark pitching and an error contributing to Dallas’s tally. Gillespie, Orrell, and Clarke produce runs for Beaumont while Wood and Clark yield several hits for Dallas.

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Shreveport Signs Hetzel and Returns Plager

SHREVEPORT LA May 18 The Shreveport Sports announced the purchase of shortstop William Hetzel from Seattle and the return of shortstop Walter Plager to Portland In the Pacific Coast League. Amateur baseball notes and standings from the era are included with scant reliable details.

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Postwar target shoot by Liberty club at Naengdaches Gosdnwigee

The first postwar target shoot of the Liberty Pistol and Rifle club will be held at the club's Naengdaches gosdnwigeé Sunday starting at 8 30 a m according to Secretary A L Gehrels.

Liberty Pistol and Rifle Club Naengdaches Gosdnwigeé Stariing A. L. Gehrels

Patchy Fight Card Reports Mixed Boxing Results

A cluttered list of boxing results with fighters from New York England Lowell Milwaukee Montreal and other cities. Several bouts end in knockouts or points with names like Bruce Wood Johnny Cesario Gus Mell and Pedro Ramirez. The record reads like a fragmented ledger of matchups and outcomes from various venues.

New York Tam! Meuriele Bruce Woodcock England Toaton—Dayn Andrawa Lowell Maps Tka Johnny Cesario Borton Bg Aeksunvidie Danny Kapitow Quifointe Nutaa Ferraro Nilwaukee Montreal Daven GnatiToux Gus Worcester Mass Blily Tordialwne Loston Johnny Riggig Trenton N. J Philadelahia Bobby Jones Atlantic City Odae O'Connell Hathimore Brunswick

Mauriello Draws Sudden Shot at Louis Conn Winner

New York boxing notes report Tami Mauriello preparing to face the winner of the Louis Conn bout after Mauriello’s knockout of Bruce Woodcock. Promoter Mike Jacobs to arrange a September title crack for the winner, with Mauriello’s victory boosting his contention.

Tami Louis Conn New York Lefty Remini Tami Mauriello Joe

Baseball score recap with mixed teams and players

A chaotic OCR recap details a baseball game with many names, scores, and events. It mentions pitchers Vander Meer and Strin, hitters Seminick and Barrett, and multiple player substitutions, with unclear dates or venues and vague inning-by-inning notes.

Service League takes slim win over Brooks field foes

The HAMOPH He Hungers moved into a two run tie for first in the Service League after trimming Brooks Field 17 to 6. Danny Costello and John Sawchuck paced Brooks Field with strong pitching as Sanford Hesterlee and others contributed. Fourth Army Red Raiders blanked 16 to 0 by the Fourth Army Blue Jays in a separate game.

Aapmtc Brooks Brooks Field Grouke Army Medical Center Fourth Army Red Raiders Weland Danny Costello John Sawchuck Brooks Ileld Sanford Hesterlee Randolph Army Desley and Cranshaw Walford Isiles Bryant Shellielo Gam Ebbets Field Dodgers Johnny Sain Tommy Heles St. Louis Redbirds Sain Holmes Braves Chane Keller Yuelley Randy Gumpert New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Boston Red Sox St. Louis Browns Gumpert Joe Page Tey Hall Detroit Virgil Trucks Tigers Philadelphia Athletics Phil Marchildon Trucks Philadelphia Phils Cincinnati Reds Andy Seminick Schoothay Howe Navy Snoller

Feller Aims At Modern Strikeout Record This Season

Bobby Feller of the Cleveland Indians is on a pace to break the modern major league strikeout mark of 343 in a season. The article compares his current rate to past greats like Rube Waddell and Walter Johnson, noting Feller’s eight-game total and potential 431 strikeouts if his pace continues. It also recounts recent games and other league results including Dodgers, Pirates, Braves, and Tigers performances.

Bobby Feller Cleveland Indians Rube Waddell Philadelphia Athletics Big Ed Walsh Walter Johnson Smoky Joe Wood Cy Young Christy Mathewson Lefty Grove Dazzy 'Vance van Meter Towa Indians Washington Tribe Shavid Bal Charles Hoss” Stadbourne Providence Feller Joe Krakouskas Brooklyn Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates St. Louis Cardinals Boston Braves

American Box Scores and National League Highlights Report

Box scores from Washington and Cleveland games list players such as Robertson Priddy Meyer Boudreau and Keltner with two-base hits and home runs. Pitchers Feller Haetner and Krakauskas feature in detailed line scores while attendance and fielding notes accompany the game summary. The piece also includes scattered references to New York Chicago and other teams with partial box score data.

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Snead Leads At Ft. Worth Colonial Invite After 36 Holes

Sammy Snead holds a one stroke lead at the Colonial National Invitation in Fort Worth after a 69 that gave him 146 for 36 holes. Herman Keiser, George Schneiter and other pros chased him as the tough 6952-yard layout tested the field. Midlecoff withdrew with an infected hand but will be invited back next year.

Fort Worth Sammy Snead Snead Herman Keiser Harry Tord Dallas George Schneiter Ogden Utah Colonial Country Club Schneller Carey Middlecoff Memphis Colonia Midlecoff Middlecoff Say Saeng Herman J. Bigam Harry Todd Hennan Eaton Immy Ines Johnny Bolla Ro Hamilton Ayron Nelson Taney Pena Cite Gheszi Blox Mee Ira EL J. Harrison Ellaworth Wines Henry Picard Haraateenaden Fars _aes Ben Hogan Lloyd Mangrum Fred Hass Jr Wibory Wehrle Tinway “Demarest Ey Lawson Little Scamnileur

Longhorns Clinch SWC Title With Narrow Win Over A M

Texas Longhorns, SWC champions, stretched their winning streak by edging Texas A and M 64 to 63 before 4500 fans in Austin. Robby Layne yielded seven hits as UT rallied from a late deficit, while Chick Comer homered in the seventh to seal the victory. The Cadets were sparked by three unearned runs in the second inning.

Associated Press University of Texas Longhorns Robby Layne Longhorns Texas A and M Austin Cadets Chick “Omlfer Inne Agaain Southern Wethorist University Exag Christin Dallas Texas TCU Sil

Saturday Major Gaseral and League Schedules Across Cities

The report lists weekend schedules for major and minor leagues with games in New York Chicago Boston St Louis Philadelphia Detroit and more. It notes noon and 1 pm starts, regional matchups and several league designations including National and American leagues with multiple city pairings and weather‑affected venues.

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