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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1946

Page

4

Dickson Faces Ferriss in Tuesday Final

In St Louis on Oct 14 Sam Breadon opened sales for a seventh World Series game at Sportsman's Park. The Cardinals eyes on Marty Dickson facing Red Sox ace Dave Ferriss as Boston aims for another shutout bid and St Louis seeks a rest aid with Marion and Slaughter hobbling but hopeful.

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Sportlights on Ferriss Rise from Randolph Bench to World Fame

Harald Scherwitz profiles Dave Ferriss, a Mississippi pitcher who wowed in the San Antonio Service League and impressed scouts for a Boston Red Sox future. The piece traces his rapid rise, early predictions of major league stardom, and admiration from local fans. It also notes football predictions from Gus Owens, a keen but error-prone prognosticator.

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World Series Box Score Highlights and Pitching Notes

The record outlines a dramatic World Series game with Ald Allott as DH and OA Hulbersnn among listed players. It details pitching lines, hits by players such as Dante and Musial, and defensive plays including double plays. Umpires, attendance, and final inning notes are included to summarize the event and key performances.

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Pension Fund Got $175 000 From World Series Fees

National League President Ford Frick announced the entire 175000 broadcasting fee from the World Series would be donated to a proposed pension fund for major league baseball players. Members from both World Series teams, the leagues, and the commissioner's office agreed to contribute portions, with refunds if the plan fails to materialize.

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Last Rice Texas Tickets Snapped Up in Houston

Crowds formed early as box office opened for Rice versus Texas football this Saturday. Unreserved seats and late arrivals limited to two tickets per buyer amid expected turnout around 60,000 fans in Houston.

Houston Vox Jung Ickels

Eddie Hill Welcomes Son in 1962 Athletics Return

Eddie Hill announces the arrival of his son Eddie Hill on Saturday 19 as he resumes coaching duties at St. Mark's basketball and football. The newborn weighs six pounds and the Hill family celebrates with Papa Eddie, Mama Nancy, and siblings Whi vey Ali and daughters.

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Texas Loop To Resume Star Game

The Texas League will resume its all star game after a 1941 hiatus, with the top three pennant clubs earning double the money next season. The game will pit the leading club against a team chosen from the other seven clubs, played at the first-place club’s stadium after July Fourth. Managers and sports writers will select the all star teams, with prize money rising to 2500 for first, 1000 for second, and 500 for third.

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Trinity Hosts Fourth Army Clash At Alamo Stadium

Trinity prepares for a Monday night game at Alamo Stadium against Fourth Army after a 23-7 first meeting win. Tackle Morris Lampert is out with injuries while Trinity holds a 21 season record against Army competition, with wins over Fourth Army and San Marcos AAF and a loss to Randolph Field.

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Six Longhorn Stars Injured Before Arkansas Clash

Texas Longhorns count injuries after a rugged loss to Oklahoma as they prepare for their first Southwest Conference game against Arkansas. Players hurt include Joe Maglivic with a broken forearm, Ed Kelley with a sprained ankle, and Bechtoal, Schwartzkopf, Elsworth, Callins, Ralph, and others nursing illnesses or contusions.

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Wilcox Killed Flagging Racer at Converse Dirt Track

Indianapolis driver Wilcox, 41, veteran of hundreds of aromobile races, was killed Sunday at the Converse dirt track while serving as starter. He had finished second in the 1932 500-mile zone at Indianapolis. While signaling Shimmy Wilburn with the white flag, Wilcox was struck by Kenny Wines, who reported he did not see him in time to avoid impact.

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Gilmore Wins Feature and Dash at Spilhway Races

In Los Angeles on Sunday Jack Gilmore dominated the weekly Jalopy races at the Spilhway track, winning the feature and the hel met dash, placing high overall after most cars broke down. Harry Bibel, Palmer Fisher, and Bill Pownall followed in the feature as Gilmore clinched top honors amid chaotic field conditions.

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Unbeaten teams face key showdowns across major leagues

From New York Oct 16 a crowded slate tests top clubs including Michigan, Yale, Stanford, and St Marys as they seek further edge. Oklahoma A&M travels to Georgia while Notre Dame sits idle awaiting Town invasion. Alabama faces Tennessee in a Southeastern clash as Penn remains top in the East race.

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