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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1949

Page

5

Harwood Tourney Opens With Fred's Place vs Pleasanton

In the Harwood Invitation baseball tourney at Holy Name, Fred's Place meets Pleasanton Tuesday night. St Cecilia's beat Corefort of the Hill Country Teague 108 in Monday's opener with San Antonians from the Parish League scoring three in the top of the last inning to win. Gravely drove in three runs for Comfort while Lindeman misplayed on a throw from Gravely, aiding the victory.

Fred Pleasanton Jeader Harwood Holy Name Field St. Cecilia's Corefort Teague San Antonians Maryin Reist Vic Mas‘pera Frank Grately Art "Neugehauer Frank Wetta Lindeman Comfort Secont Quinn Ejecu Alsputing Gravrly Dla Joel Pankralz St Cecilia's Castin St. Ce Neugetsuer Ani

Tech Warter leads Harlandale myers in American Legion junior clash

Harlandale edged Central Catholic Post 420 16 to 3 at South San Antonio field as Tech won against Edison Post 366 by 18 at Lackland AFB. Alamo Heights beat Burbank Post 563 by 6 at Christy Mathewson field with Leon Owens on the mound, 13 strikeouts. Leading hitter for Edison was Lammaine Hall with a homer and a four bagger, while Saenz of Burbank led Central Catholic with five RBIs.

Habsidate Post Neights Post San Antonio Tech Post American Legion Harlandale Central Catholic Post South San Antonio Field Tech Edison Post Lackland Afb Alaino Heights Burbank Post Christy Mathewson Field George Rodriguez Bears Edison Lammaine Hal Leon Owens Alamo Heights Hurbank Saenz Burbank

Gus Sees Belter Days Just Ahead For Missions Road Trip

The Missions head to Houston for three games with added confidence after Baseman Bill Sommers returns from a sprained ankle. Gus Mancuso said Sommers' return makes a big difference as Dallas and Shreveport chase the top spot, with San Antonio visiting Friday and a long home stand planned through mid June. Sommers contributed a long double and two singles in the deciding win, while Pete Mazur Johnny Grodzicki Bob Eisminger and Eddie Green sparked a 13 to 5 victory aided by 11 team hits.

Missions Houston Gus Mancuso Pelson Bill Sommers Padres Sommers Pete Mazur Johnny’ Grodzicki Bob Eisminger Eddie Green Mission Bats Gibson Bisons Tommy Fine Homer Gibson Brut Foreman Yeller Fine Mancusomen Bill Leonard Dallas Shreveport Sen Antonio Man Jeuse

Epps Jr Off to Running Start

May 24 22 HUUSPOR reports Jerry Epps Jr birth as 2 minute start. He is the 13 ounce son of Hal Epps veteran centerfielder of the Houston Bulls. At a diaper night young Epps received cash gifts a TV set and other presents and was named after Terry Moore Cardinals star.

Huuspor Jerry Epps Seound Hal Epps Houston Bulls Bull Stadium Terry! “Moore

13 and Under Clinic Leads to City Baseball Event

An 13 and under baseball clinic is planned at Mission Stadium this Saturday with Gus Mancuso of the Missions and likely Sally Parker of the Shreveport Sports in charge under sponsorship by the San Antonio Baseball Booster Association. Secretary Art Veltman notes the age limit was set after the first girls showed dominance in the group. The event starts at 10:30 with a rain or shine spirit event, featuring live demonstrations and a youth clinic for players in the 13 and under category.

Mission Stadium Gus Mancuso The Missions Sally Parker Shreveport Sports San Antonio Assn Art Veltman

Golf Roundup at Brackenridge Park Proam Dominates

Dallas golf roundup covers a proam at Brackenridge Park where Trad’s team wins with a best-ball 63, Paul Wilson, George Kalamaroff, and Bob Brdehl among top players. Amateur teams Led by John Fields and Don Smith place third as San Antonio Sweepstakes causes postponement. June 6 event set for Bandera. Pendleton Open crowns Bud Ward 14 under par 266, ward setting course record with 61 in opening round. Zimmerman trails.

Dallas Wenn Webb Brackenridge Park Paul Wilson George Kalamaroff Bob Brdehl Thin Frank Gachock Oak Hills Country Iuv Herb Wheeler Lloyd Fikes Sam Schaeler Seeond John Fields Pendleton Ore Bud Ward Spokane Ward Emery Zimmerman Portland Frontier Pac

Softball Settlements and Exhibition Preview Report

A fragmented late edition item mentions softball teams and players including J Gonzalee, Geryats, A Genstler, and Rodriguez. It notes exhibition games, field events, and upcoming matchups with Cats and Padtix, referencing local clubs and venues in a period voice with unnamed scores and partial details.

Local sports notes show Jefferson scene and upcoming events

Sport Lights by Narold Screrwitz highlights Jefferson High seniors in transition from football to other sports, with Buzzy Lowell recovering and aiming for basketball. The piece mentions SMU coach Doe Seys, Texas AAU plans for a women's national aquatic meet at Alamo Heights pool costing about 8000, and local athletes like Louis Nelson Jr. and Rusty Lyons contributing to Legion baseball and early swimming wins. Betty Dodd shines in Oak Hill golf driving contest with 255 yards average.

Lowell Jefferson Texas SMU Doe Seys Smu Roach Camp Stewart Papa Doe Jame Young Saran Houston Jimmy Thomson Eric Poh Ramrod Active Faith Texas Aau Alamo Heights Louis Nelson Jr Russell Rusty Lyons Lyons Rusty Jefferson American Legion Nelson Jr Sill Devils Holace Joon Betty Dodd Oak Hill Country Club FL Worth

Pigeon Racing and Odd Odds From a Fragmented Note

A jumble of phrases mentions pigeon racing, distances, and unclear names. The fragment references a 402 mile notion, a race, and various numbers like walnuts and yards per minute, but the text is garbled with no clear event, people, or outcomes to verify.

Cata Limies Mela Ts Uth Euteleeking Sed Barre Staaleo

Twain Boys Sweep Junior High Meet at Woodlawn Pool

Mark Twain junior high, led by coach C L Sowell, won the junior high swimming and track meet at Woodlawn Pool on Monday afternoon, edging Horace Mann 42 to 36. Twain also captured football, basketball and track crowns. Pat Tolar won the outstanding event, the Skyard Class A free style, with Gary Henning as a key participant.

Twain Mark Twain Irvies Matas C. Lb Woodbawn Pool Horace Mann Sehaal Pat Totse Hawthorne Irving Emerson Lanier Pee Leach Harris Burbank Pat Tolar Gary Henning Tolar John Palmer Edge Lover’ Mann

Association gates Atlanta 3 2 Rick and Madi Presentation

The school will award gold silver and bronze medals to junior athletes excelling in golf tennis and swimming at 2 50 pm Wednesday in Harris High auditorium. The aim is to encourage participation in these sports during school days.

Harris Fast High

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