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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1946
Page
6
Sportlights columnist criticizes San Antonio traffic handling during a large college game at Alamo Stadium. He cites rain, crowd chaos, and police strain as evidence the city must adopt proven traffic solutions from other cities to avoid repeating a bush league level experience and protect city interests.
The Texas league bought 335,640 worth of baseballs this season with a special rate of 1 dollar a dozen. The Dallas headquarters reported the total and noted proxy Bil Onley of the Missions admitted the purchase of 315 dozen, more than any other club. The balls did not all go to fans or clear the fences. Cont on page 1.
Manager Dyer eyes Pollet as ignition for the Cards in a key showdown with Brooklyn. Pollet, hot in recent starts, may return from a brief shakeout in the park while Dyer plans to lean on Murry Dirksen if Pollet struggles. Brooklyn remains a formidable foe as the season pushes toward the World Series.
Big Ed Mattson, 200 pound back from South San Antonio, who played for Rice Institute Texas and Trinity, heads back to Austin this afternoon to enroll at the University of Texas. He has not yet played for any school and faces conference eligibility rules if he transfers again. Trinity lost to Randolph 76 to 0?
A fragmented report lists boxing results and scheduled bouts across cities including Philadelphia Baltimore New York Chicago and Detroit with names such as Samy Haskins Billy Grant Cyuluve Roy Williams Dennis Brady and Willie Pep. It notes postponements and outpoints, with venues from Manchester Conn to Albany N C and references to featherweight and middleweight matchups amid a chaotic OCR fragment.
Fifty entries have been received for the Army Air Forces regional golf championship at the Military Training Center to be held Saturday and Sunday. The meet is open to any AAF golfer in the vicinity, with Lt. Van derhoff at MTC handling registrations. Bill Maxwell of Abilene Texas won the 1945 American Legion golf championship in San Francisco, carding 452 and winning after an extra hole playoff over George Gnau of San Francisco. The Brackenridge Pack Women's Golf Association will hold its weekly tournament Wednesday with an 8:00 a.m. shotgun start.
ST. LOUIS Oct 1 News reports warn clear skies for the opening NL pennant playoff game between the Cardinals and Dodgers in St. Louis with temperatures 70 to 72. Manager Eadie Dyer and Leo Durocher prepare for a three game set as Trowie Pullet, the Cardinals key pitcher, nurses a left side ailment impacting his status.
City amateur golf at Brackenridge park moves into first round with Joe Cummings leading after a 68. Tillman, Brannen, and Schoonover face rounds as 71 players compete in a long event. brackets list pairings and second round set for 10 p.m. Tuesday.
In Louisville, the Life World Series commission debated a controversy involving manager Nemo Leibold of the Louisville Colonels. Commissioner William Bramham of Durham and J. W. Jamison Jr. paused action until after the series amid protests over umpire disputes and a public reprimand of catcher Fred Walters. The Colonels led the series two games to one but stayed in their clubhouse during the suspension.
The A. Louig Browns released Elsworth Babe Dahlgren 34 of San Gabriel Calif a former major league first baseman who tied the 1944 record with 158 games in a season but batted only .175 for the Browns after acquiring him from Pittsburgh earlier this season.
The Maryland racing commission and the Benevolent Protective Association reached a compromise allowing Laurel Maryland to open as scheduled. Mandatory feedinghand procedures and saliva tests will apply, with the commission overseeing post race horse doping checks. Horses must be stabled two hours before race time.
The Dodgers face the St Louis Cardinals in a three game series at Sporlamans Park and a potential split at Micketsfield. Branca, a 20 year old from Bri Weenout, N Y, is slated to start the pivotal game backed by Behrman, as Durocher relies on a hunch and late inning moves to outfox the Cards. Weather is clear and warm with radio coverage on KMAG.
The St Louis Cardinals prepare for a decisive playoff series with big crowds and rising tension. Fans lined up for 7600 rush seats while players were ferried to New York after the gate, with pay arranged pro-rata for the week. In Boston, the Red Sox aim to stay sharp ahead of their World Series opponents by facing an all star AL squad at Fenway led by Hughson, with Detroit standouts and other top names in the lineup.
MEXICO CITY October 1 INS George Hausmann former New York Giants second baseman with Torreon topped the Mexican league in triples with 15 and led in base hits. He previously played for San Antonio before joining the majors. Roberto Ortiz Cuba led in home runs with 25 and was top two-bagger. Martin Dihigo of Torreon led pitching with 11 wins. Clara Buany of Monterrey won the batting title with a .564 average.
Atlanta hosts Dallas in the Dixie series opener after a Southern association win over Memphis. Probable pitchers Shelby Kinney and Hank Dunn. six umpires assigned. Dallas alters dates to start Sunday due to Yom Kippur and Texas state fair.
Henderson and New Mexico teams jousted in a tense playoff opener as Johnny Ghighgil homered with rbi help from Virgil Richardson and Tony Rusge. Jack Riley’s sacrifice and Pompa’s later single sparked a 10th inning rally. final score reflected a tight, late comeback and clutch hitting.
In Columbia on October 1 Alabama football arrives to play the University of South Carolina Gamecocks Three former Notre Dame pupils will attend in key roles Alabama coach Rank Thomas Line coach Ton Lieb Carolina head coach Rex Enright were teammates on the 1922 Fighting Irish squad Thomas was quarterback Lieb tackle Enright back
Washington report says Felix Blanchard, Army fullback, will sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the upcoming season. The deal allegedly includes a salary between 120,000 and 130,000 yearly, plus a $20,000 bonus and a three year Pitt medical school scholarship if desired. Blanchard plans to graduate West Point next year and then leave the Army. Art Rooney confirms the high offer as reportedly seen.
Basket Ball Bill Mitchell chairs a Tuesday night meeting issue inviting representatives from Sab Arronio Junior College St Marys Trinity Penneys Clashi ers Tejas Chir a practic College Guadalupe Community Center Bai Brith St Gerards El Battlers and the YMCA. The YMCA has begun a practice session with Jack Toler in charge. Junior college cagers drill daily 2 30 to 4 pm and Y members are invited. Newsboys club uses gym and pool Wednesday Thursday is Cogd night at MCA with members and guests. Andy Kirk scored 19 as BAMC beat Brooke General hospital 53 41 in a league game. MDETSS beat 60 30 with Sleakley 15. MTC will play MDETS at 7 30 Wednesday. headquarters detachment fifth Joop drew a bye. City Basketball league meets Wednesday at the YMCA to recruit new members. Call recreation dept K-7351 for info. Reds buy Durrett from Dodgers. Durrett played in International league with Montreal and Brooklyn farm clubs and hit 250 with Royals.
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