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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1948

Page

5

Durocher and McCarthy Feel Pinch as Slump Persists

Baseball headlines reflect a hard slump for Brooklyn skipper Durocher and Red Sox manager McCarthy. Boston falters with pitching troubles and injuries while New York rises in a split doubleheader. The Reds gain ground on Brooklyn as relief pitching falters and key line drives decide late innings. A crowded stadium records high attendance as DiAngelo steals a thunderous moment from Feller, marking continued pennant race tensions.

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National Standings and Schedule Roundup

The nationwide standings show Cincinnati leading with a 7 0 record, New York and Brooklyn among top clubs, St Louis 14 4, and Detroit scheduling a Washington game. Updated results include Boston and St Louis in the upper tier, with Cincinnati holding an 8 4 mark and Detroit nearing Boston in the pack.

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Jalopy Races at Devil's Twins Highlight Gilmore Wins

Jack Gilmore took four firsts and a second in jalopy races at Devil's Twins Sunday, drawing a crowd of about 2008. Knule Maxwell crashed his car in time trials, sustained dental injuries, and was hospitalized briefly before later being discharged. Other racers named include Gilmore, Meyers, Louis Glace, and Powell. Lee Flowers won the festa race and the first heat in the championship events at Fl Smith, Ar.

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Chapman First Match Winner in British Amateur Tourney

In Sandwich England on May 24 Dick Chapman of Pinehurst North Carolina became the sole American to win a match in the British amateur golf tournament defeating Bill Gronow of Jogland Lup in the first round.

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Amateur Baseball Sees Tie Broken In 4X Beer Victory

E Escobedo doubled with Cartora on base to end a tie and lift the 4X Beer men to a 63 win over St Philip's at the 4X diamond Simday. Rizzo contributed a double and single for St Philip's as Gob and Rien anchored the offense.

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Legion Baseball: Harlandale Forfeits Win Over Marlandale

The Harlandale Post American Legion junior team forfeited a 17-1 win after Marlandale was ruled ineligible for age falsification. St Gerard's Post 114 benefitted from the forfeit, while other local results included Central Catholic 420 defeating Jefferson Post 11-7 and South San Antonio 399 beating Brackenridge 32. Brackenridge 30 edged Edison 166 32 and Alamo Heights 178 downed South San Antonio 44. The schedule lists Harlandale vs South San Antonio 399 and St Gerard's 114 vs Pillman Sullivan diamond at 5 pm and 4 pm.

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Parish League Helotes Nets Undisputed Pos in Red Division

Helotes stays unbeaten in Parish League Red Division after a 12 1 victory over St Ann s Sunday. St Ann s drops to second place tied with St Joseph s as Helotes gains sole lead with strong pitching and timely hitting in a low effort. St Bermanda remains third after beating SL Apnos 43 to 3. South San Antonio St Joseph s team defeats Uvalde 17 10 3 with Mel Barberak solid on the mound.

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Umps Provide Services For Utility Rivalry Game

Umpires Charles Finger Clark Levert Maverick Canal Ly will officiate the Opt Ist Rulary baseball clash at Mission Stadium on Thursday night. The assignment features three officials contributing their services to the event.

Charles Finger Clark Levert Maverick Roland Canally Mission Stadium

Four Survive Hot Golf in PGA Meet

Demaret, Ho gan, and Claude Warmon shot 67 in the PGA semi finals at Norwood Hills. Snead endured a 42-hole marathon before capitulating. Turnesa surged with a 31-hole surge, while Demaret's 4 under par effort closed the day. Mangrum won Decatur open with 65 as the South Side club hosted the $5000 prize.

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Moonglow Upsets Buccaneer in Span Am League Play

Span-Am League standings show Moonglow Athletic Club snagging its first win in six starts by defeating Buccaneer Athletic Club at Brackenridge Park Pelo Field. Key hits came from Cranford, Rodriguez, Morales and others as the game highlighted local clubs and notable performances amid a cluttered box of names and odd spellings.

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Ft Sam Warriors Youths Play Hondo At Mattox Field

Ft Sam Houston War riers meet Hondo at Mattox Field Monday at 2:50 pm. Post 470 Camp Hood scored a win Sunday afternoon, with several players contributing hits.

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Riddle Answer Derailed by Liberal Sunset

A fragmented riddle hints at an era of liberal politics and a looming election. Names and phrases appear jumbled, suggesting a cipher or misread OCR. The text references liberals and a political setting, implying a puzzle around a year or policy shift without clear, identifiable figures.

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