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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1945

Page

3

Ferriss and Cooper Dominate Early MLB Action in Boston Showdown

In a rain-softened East, Dave Ferriss of the Red Sox delivered his sixth straight win and a two hitter at Fenway as Boston blanked opponents 7-0 while Mort Cooper blanked the Reds 4-0. The day featured a record Fenway crowd. fans packed to see Cooper and Ferriss in action and New York’s Giants stumbled 4-1 to St. Louis. The Boston win boosted Ferriss’s string of strong starts as the season unfolded with notable performances from other league stars across a volatile schedule.

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Army League tops three push ahead in standings

The Service Bascal league's top three, Leumas Randolph field San Marcos AAF and Carlet Center, moved farther out in front Monday. Randolphers extended a 10 game win streak with an 8-0 victory over the Welly Fliers Tech field. San Marcos built a half game on the leaders by beating Tone 71-3 in a makeup game, aided by a record 23 hits from Hoendy's Don Sinclair. San Marcos edged the Comets, 23-3, and the rival Warhawks trailed as the standings tightened with late drama.

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Where They Play Won Day Stator Tasehal Natioaal Te

Fragmented OCR text mentions New York and various cities with unclear teams and dates. Core entities are unreadable. no clear event or outcome to summarize.

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Unclear OCR Text From Regional Conference Notes

Fragmentary OCR lines mix names, places, dates, and acronyms. Readable items include references to a conference week, likely sports or events, with scattered names such as Cameron and Texas. No coherent event, outcome, or date can be established from the available text.

Billiards Event Stuns New York Crowd

In New York on December 12, a billiards match drew a large crowd. Hanscanit Teritalmir led the main event, with Hoppe and Lips ALeWed among notable competitors. The night ended with a dramatic finish as the final flock saluted a surprising outcome.

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Laredo Stars Rally For Eleven Inneeled Victory

The Laredo Stars defeated Greer 4 1 in an eleventh inning thriller at Teel field. A late rally tied the game in the eighth before Laredo pulled ahead in the final frame, with Cr ar scoring the go ahead run and the defense holding Greer in the ninth.

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Greek George Gees Keys A's Bid In Big Ten Tilt

The article notes Greek George Gees expected to lead the Philadelphia A's in a Big Ten matchup with strong support from University circles. It highlights anticipated play by Gees and mentions other players and referees in a tense, regionally focused game preview. The piece references sites, teams, and officials, including the Franklin brothers and local syndicate bets, framing the contest as a pivotal early-season clash with high stakes.

Sorkoe to Coach Washington State

Sorkoe to coach Washington State as a part time football mentor in the Pacific Coast Conference. The report notes his past as a college star and pro player, with details on salary and five months on campus.

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Old Bones Warts to Ramp at 30

Memorial Day will mark the 30th birthday of 1908 Kentucky Derby winner Exterminator, nicknamed Old Bones. A public celebration hosted by Mrs. Wills Sharpe Elmer, widow of a noted racing figure, drew several hundred children to a party arranged by Exterminator’s owner to honor the gelding’s longevity and fame.

WM —Esterminator McGee- Fir Express Wills Sharpe Elmer Tuck

Weekend sports result and standings with regional results

The report outlines weekend action across multiple teams and venues including West Put Reach and Woodbine. It notes prize money, match outcomes, and key players such as Tavita Li and Kenny TM Lie, with references to regional titles and a river championship.

Haris Ikea Tavita Li Kenny Del Avesta Callt Walipe Ayele

Seventh inning theft shakes New York firm

In New York on May 28 a robbery at Gottlieb Co. furriers saw Samuel Weiss, Mint Gottlich, and Samuel Sattler act in a plan to steal $84,000 in gems and valuables. They forced two coworkers and an employee into the vault and escaped with the loot. Weiss, Gottlieb, and Sattler were arrested later, with the trio linked to a broader ring connected to the firm.

New York Sketeh Samuel Welss Wits Tedlay Chaatrs Minti Gottlich Wah Samuel Sattler Gintlich Sattler Welss Warriers Gottlieh Weiss Ihren Escagwad Gottlieb

Probe Race on Which Jolson Won $500 Bet

New York May 26 A confusing race at Jamaica held May 20 led to an estimated $500 bet winning odds for Easy Spell. Secretary Cassidy of the New York Jockey Club reports a possible identification error with Easy Spell and Grandpa Max, awaiting breeder verification from Henry Knight’s foreman. Hold horse Easy Man is involved, with Try Flying noted as winner if Grandpa Max did not win. Jolson asserts Easy Spell won $800 in the first Jamaica race, pending official confirmation.

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Golf Roundup From Dallas To Port Arthur Events

Golf roundup reports John Fox of New Braunfels winning the men's sweepstakes gate journey at Willow Springs with 70 55. Les Daugh and G Stark follow. Brackenridge Park hosts women sweepstakes led by Mrs Herman Brunner and Lucille Wendland with scores around 79. Scotch foursome at Port Arthur won by Davies and Woodland. second place to Mrs. D. Davis. Other local results mention Willow Ravings finals, Harris and Bob Wotheran, and Smith lineups. Also notes Willow Springs tournament finals scheduled next Sunday and a Fort Worth area event with Glen Lakes and Don Cherry match play results. Numerous names and scores appear with limited legibility.

John Fox New Braunfels Whlow Springs Les Daugh G. Stark Brackenridge Park Herman Brunner Lucille Wendland Avourgucht Jr Mca Maraayet Davies Cal J. C. Woodland Port Sam Houston D. Davis Mes R. Sharron Flo Rowe Hart Doris Miller Jolupy Harris Hoth Goray Muory Wain Ward Billis Willow Ravings Will Harris Anhalt Bob Woheran Hathaway Reinhardt Gearendole Mul Withanes Jimmy McWhirtare Dallas Mowart Fy Dallax Awntonr Fort Wichi Rhs Wielpta Avid x Akeetors Glen Lakes Ake Wy Dolea Chereye Shannon Crowell Blevens Park Dick Loewe Lakewood Raut Barklow Cedar Crest

Snead Nelson Golf Repeats Fundraiser Match

Snead defeats Nelson by one stroke in medal play at Fresh Meadow on Long Island with 6000 spectators. The pair face off in a later match at Essex County, drawing 32000 drenched fans as part of a rehabilitation fundraiser for wounded service members led by PGA President Ed Dudley.

Byron Nelson Laniny Snead Snead Nelson Fresh Meadow Long Island Europe Pacific Ed Dudley Nc Nets Annada

Derby Field Narrowed for Kentucky Derby Race

New York May 24. With less than two weeks before the Kentucky Derby the field has narrowed to about six to eight likely contenders. Col E R Bradleys Burning Dream leads the list along with Calumet Farm horses Warrners Wish Alexis and War Deep among others. Churchill Downs on May 8 is pegged as the likely stage for a dramatic Derby trail to the roses.

Orld Robertson New York Col E.R. Bradley Burning Bream Pot Oluck Warrers Wyisht Calumet Farm Alexis Henry Langers Christin Stables Wedregdan Wood Memorial Jamaica Porte Pat O'fuck Calumet Eve Bex Jones Chance Hay i Wright

Azteca Beats Ben Williams in Mexico City Bout

Kid Azteca, at 144 12 pounds, claimed a clear decision over Ben Williams in a Western welterweight title bout held in Mexico City. The early rounds saw Williams concede several rounds, while Azteca dominated later actions as the crowd watched a steady scoring pace through the 145 pound bout.

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Four Games Slated For War Workers

The War Worker basketball team, opener of recent wins over Wato AAP and Awstln 7-Up Bottlers, has a busy schedule this week. They host Warhawks at Cadet Center at 6 16 PM, play the Up Bottlers at Tech Field Wednesday, return to Austin at 8 PM Thursday, meet Laredo All-Star at Tech Field at 8 18 PM, then face Fredericksburg Giants on Sunday in Fredericksburg.

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Legion Baseball recap at Concepcion and Pithman tours

In a packed Sunday schedule Post 178 beat Post 397 4 to 0 at Concepcion Park. Post 2 fell 18 to 5 to the Stinson Field team. Post 37 swept a doubleheader defeating Post 440 4 to 2 and 3 to 2 at Pithman Sullivan Tar, with five feats across four games.

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Laughing Golfers and Crossy Do Not Crown Winners

In Cleveland on May 28 a charity golf match featured Bob Hope Crosby and Frank Lausche amid loud crowd roars as wind and luck shaped the result. Records blurred as Life officials disputed scores while jokes and banter filled the sideshow.

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