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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1946

Page

2

Last Chance Qualifying Pace for Indianapolis 100 Mile Race

Indianapolis May weathered tensions as last day of qualifying for the thirtieth 100 mile sweepstakes approached. Foreign drivers faced elimination risks with speeds around 118 to 121 mph while veterans and international contenders vied for six remaining spots. KMAC announced four broadcasts starting Thursday noon to cover the race.

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Cunningham Rites Early Wednesday

Funeral services are set for Francis J. Cunningham 43 once a San Antonio boxing promoter found dead near his wrecked car at his Losoya ranch. Visitation includes a rosary at Angelus chapel Tuesday night followed by a 7:45 a.m. funeral at Angelus and a requiem mass at St Marys Catholic Church. He is survived by his widow Agnes Cunningham children Francis Jr Beverly Cunningham and Mr Kay Asher one grandchild his father W F Cunningham brothers Gregory and Fred and sisters Mrs Vick Rider Mrs August Way and Mrs L J Fairbanks.

Francis J. Cunningham San Antonio Losoya Ranch Angelus Chapel St. Mary’s Catholic Church National Cemetery Cunningham Agnes Cunningham Francis J.ort Beverly Cunningham Kay Asher Glandchild W. F. Cunningham Gregory Fred Vick Rider August Way L. J. Fairbanks

Herrera Surprised As Mexican League Folds

Herrera Surprised At League Foldup details a San Andbain visit by Lanier High ex coach Herrera now in Dowie Hizti ix El Peso, who learned the Mexican National league was disbanded for cost reasons. Dispatches cite the Mexican league’s disbandment and charity status, with ties to the Mexican Nationals and Pasquel ownership.

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Brackenridge Women’s Golf Association to Elect Officers

Brackenridge park hosts a Wednesday tournament at 9am as Brackenridge Women’s Golf Association moves to elect officers after the event. The scattered notes reference other events including international fugue in Baltimore and Jersey City with rain disruptions and other city matches.

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Stranahan advances in British Amateur Golf meet in England

Frank Stranahan of Toledo wins a second round match in the Brits Amateur at Birkdale, defeating John Berk 4 and 3 as the field moves into the third round. Charles Evans Jr. of Chicago reaches the third round after his opponent defaulted. defending champion Alex Kyle eliminates George Haldbrall.

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Boxing cards mix results from Newark to Boston

A chaotic fight recap lists bouts across cities from Newark to Baltimore and beyond. Notable results include Steve Bel Wald from New Taek defeating an opponent in Madison Square Garden in 14 seconds, and Welch upsetting a rival in a later bout. The long card features many knockouts and decisions with referees named, and a few scorelines and venues scattered across the Northeast.

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Town Softball Standings and Schedule Highlights

Local league action shows a tight first place race with two teams tied after a Tuesday night at San Pedro Park. Notable games include San Antonin Furnitive Paint at 7:30 and Moonklow club clash, plus Batters and Singes leading offensive totals. Battalion and W.O.P. squads feature in Fort Sam title run with key performances by Marsden Morse and J Monaco.

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Missions End Road Swing in Texas League Losses

The San Antonio Missions, on a grueling Texas League road trip, enter the Houston finale with five wins and 11 losses. A postponed Monday game and one run losses mark a rough stretch that has dropped them toward the second division, as Eddie Cole and Art Nelson log pitching duties.

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Amateur Baseball Postpones Teague Start Amid Stale Play

The Amateur Baseball President announced Teague's start moved from June 2 to June 8 amid trials. Reported results include Shr runt ti the dwelfth Rove them their fifth stralsut vieton and Simon's Place defeating Rockets 7 to 6 in a tense matchup. The narrative lists players, team names, and box-score details from the game, with multiple line items describing base hits, pitching, and fielding in a dense recap.

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Barron Receives Tech Memorial Award From San Antonio Tech

Joe Barron was named recipient of the Feed A. Sehyvetytz memorial trophy, awarded annually to an outstanding San Antonio Tech athlete in memory of a Tech boy killed in the cast guard. Coach Pat Shannon announced the honor after Barron earned three letters in football and basketball and two in tennis, reaching regional finals this year. This marks the third Schwarte trophy award following Jerry Swindpee in 1944 and Raymond Scholte in 1945.

Feed A. Sehyvetytz San Antonio Tech Tech Joe Barron Pat Shannon Barrow Termis Schwarte Jerry Swindpee Raymond Scholte

Sports Roundup from Fragmented Local Columns

Disjointed notes cover multiple sports topics including Pohianespne Patties, Roy at Texas, Giants and White Sox management moves, Notre Dame Old-Limers, women's golf entry, theft search in Lynn, harness racing, and college athletics. Highlights mention Bal Interest in Chicago Vikings, quarterback changes at Notre Dame, and upcoming events at Maywood Park and Memorial Park.

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San Antonio Missions and Shreveport Sports Twin Bill

The San Antonio Missions and Shreveport Sports will complete a postponed game in a Thursday night twin bill in San Antonio with a seven inning opener at 6 40, followed by another game. The series began with a Wednesday night affair, and a Friday schedule is noted to provide a full length game for late attendees.

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Shreveport Rally Halts Run. Dallas Rebels Fall

In a misted circuit report Oklahoma City, Indiana, and Tulsa sparked comings and goings with Texas wage claims and a 2-0 Shreveport win. Shreveport’s win came on a fifth inning error and a key double plays sequence.

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Night games in New York to set attendance record

Baseball history will be made as two arc light games draw a huge crowd potential. Yankees vs Senators at Yankee Stadium marks Bill Dickey’s manager debut under night lights, while Dodgers vs Giants at Ebbetts Field intensifies pennant race. Brooklyn park capacity limits a record crowd, with Cardinals fading in standings behind the Dodgers.

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National Lefties Golf in Carolinas Planned

Greensboro N C May 28 The national left handers golf tournament will be held here late in the fall announced today by the Carolinas Left Handers Golf Association The event was scheduled here in 1942 when the war intervened.

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Baseball Box Score Dramatically Mixed by Chicago and Others

Details from a rough scorecard show Chicago and other teams tallying runs with multiple players listed at bat. The box includes AB H O A figures, various pitchers, and fielding notes, reflecting a full game box score style with substitutions and innings listed.

Cardinals fear Mexican league lure strains roster

The St Louis Cardinals face worry as Pasquel brothers tempt players with lucrative Mexican league offers. Pitchers Martin and Lanier joined Lou Klein south of the border, while Breadon vows action to keep players from jumping. Manager Dyer cautions uncertain plans amid contact with Mexican representatives. A separate game saw Walker Cross toss a no hit bid for Lynn.

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Where They Play Tuesdays Major Baseball

A garbled schedule lists games in a mix of cities and times. Notable entries include Washington at New York, Philadelphia at Boston, Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, St. Louis at Chicago, and New York at Brooklyn with various 6:45 to 8:30 start times.

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Sheriff Quits Job To Become Baseball Umpire

WAVERLY Tenn May 48 PW Bu Hopper resigned as Humphreys county sheriff to umpire in the Fast Texas Baseball league in Tyler Texas He would have begun a second term next September Hopper previously played as an outfielder in sandlot games in middle Tennessee

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