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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1950

Page

5

Houston and Clothiers open two game series with Denver Harbor

Houston and Clothiers start the opening tilt at Richter field at 3 pm Sunday in a two out of three series with Denver Harbor. Charley Urbanowich to open on the mound for Clothiers. Henry Suche to care for Clothiers. Admission 50 cents, weathered by a double-header Monday at 2 pm.

Soger Serpmen Voelkel Charley Urbanowich National ‘Credit Clothiers Denver Harbor Alr Aetlelon Richter Field Tichter Ting Pam Seenelmi South Texas Taa Besebell Grimpions Salles North Texas South Texas Henry Suche Ciothiers Watty Watkins Denver Harbor Club Mayers Sam Sparecinn Scarsborough Lefty Clark Mnv Harbormen Mickey Sullivan Sam Houston High School San Antonio Jefferson High Sullivan Watkins Howard Brock Johnny’ Taylor St. Louis Cardinal

Padres fall as San Antonio rallies to win late

In a sixteenth inning marathon or a long drought the San Antonio Padres pulled ahead 10-8 in the sixth and held on as the Missions mounted a late charge. Patrick and Pete Taylor rotated mound duties, Ippolito walked and scored, and Frazier's doubles paced the offense. A pair of bases loaded situations in the ninth produced the tying run before San Antonio's late offense sealed an 11-10 win. Attendance 247. In New York, Gavilan, 24, passed his weigh in for the welterweight title, born as Aldo Gonzales in Cuba.

Partick Pete Taylor Padre Mount Missions Sim Ippolito Bull Luti San Antonio Danny Baich Sullivan Frazier Dalles Kirby Siigled Dunlap Morton Fried Kirby Halkard Aylward Ting Love Steater Andy Anderson Mal Hudson Taylor Frawler Gibson Morton Farett Ashorse Batoe Rouyd Seadl

Boxscores scramble including KEI Yost Neren and others

Fragmentary sports note lists KEI Yost Neren Soe Berra and Haynes among players with unclear roles and many garbled names. Mentions Johnson Colenne Johnson and Vernon Alfcnsels with scattered statistics and affiliations.

Eee Yost Neren Soe Berra Johnson Colenne Johmson R—Di Maggio Nore Fer S—Hauer WP. Haynes Michaele Vernon Alfcnsels Haynes Hayne Ayer Unitor Epatrawabl En Aga U—Berry Sasunrelle Honceniek TBS

Army Hunters Open Camp Bubis For 1950 Seasons

Army personnel gain access to Camp Bubis on the Leon Springs reservation for the 1950 dove hurkey javelina and deer hunts in the San Antonio area. Capt Eugene J Cox, station commander at Camp Bulls, will issue dove hunting permits by phone at AP 2174. Reservations must be made 48 hours in advance and are limited to 8 am to 5 pm.

Leon Springs San Attinto FL San Houston Exes Eugene J. Cox Camp Bulls Cox

Doubles Open Bowlers Fete opens at Turner club

Evelyn Wendland and Leroy Shupttine led a ragtime mixed doubles event scoring 123 as the sixteenth Bowlers Days festival began at Turner club Alamo Jones. Jag Wilson and Earl Wynne led ragtime men’s doubles with 1243 while Rita Leslie and C E Leslie led ragtime mixed doubles at Highland center with 1282 and Fred List and Milton Mulhav led Class A doubles with 1269 at Main center. Red Hunt and Kim Bourland topped Class B with 1446 and Don McDaniel led men’s singles at Texas center with 1144. T J DiBella posted 665 in men’s handicapped at Woodlawn. A floor show and dance followed at Turner club. The San Antonio Women’s Bowling Association and partners sponsor Bowlers Days, running through Monday.

Evelyn, Wendland Leroy Shupttine Turner Club Alamo Jones Jag Wilson Earl Wynne Rita Leslie C. E. Leslie Highland Center Fred List Milton Mulhavarn Main Center Red Hunt Kim Bourland Don McDaniel Texas Center T. J. DiBella Woodlawn San Antonio Howling Alsn Ions Bowera San Antonio Bowling Asan

Major Baseball Results Show Cubs Reds Phils Dodgers Win

Baseball recap details key scoring plays across multiple games. Cubs and Reds produced runs in late innings, Phils used timely hits against Sain, Newcombe earned his 16th win, Dodgers chased Jansen in midgame, Pirates beat Cards with Westlake grand slam, and Indians defeated Browns as Wynn notched his 16th win.

Tory Cubs Camm Mauro Jong Fly Reds Rius Paul Minner Johnny Wyrostek Sam Jethroe Jeague Phils Jethrore Hob Eliott Johnny Sain Dick Lister Jilsxample Willie Jones Granny Hamner Andy Seminick Newcombe Brooklyn Dodgers Larry Jansen Billy Cox Pee Wee Reese Wally Westlake Pirates Cards Law Ted Birds St. Louis Winn

Mulloy and Flam Reach Semi Finals in Tennis Championship

Garnard Mulloy and Herbie Flam advanced to the semifinals of the national tennis championships after straight set wins. Mulloy crushed Earl Cochell 63 75 64, while Flam defeated Billy Talbert 9-7 64 4-3. The winners meet in the upper bracket semifinal, with Larsen set to face Savitt in the lower bracket. Beverly Baker and Nancy Chaffee moved into the women's semifinals with decisive victories.

Gayle Talbot Usy Hills N.Y Garnard Mulloy Herbie Flam West Coast Mulloy Earl Cochell Los Angeles Corbell Frank Sedgman Australia Flam UCLA Billy Talbert New York Art Larsen San Francisco Dick Savitt Orange N. J Larsen Tom Browne Savitt Sidney Schwartz Long Beach California Beverly Baker Santa Monica Nancy Chaffee Ventura Miss Chaffe

Rochester Clinches Pennant in 10-Year Wait

Rochester Red Wings clinched their first International League pennant in a decade by beating the Buffalo Bisons 7-2. Montreal Royals fell to Toronto 4-2, giving Johnny Keane his second year as Rochester manager. Buffalo had won the title last season.

Rochester Rochester Red Wings Buffalo Bisons Montreal Royals Toronto Johnny Keane Buffalo

Golf Roundup at Bracken Ridge Park Sunday

The regular San Antonio Sweepstakes Golf assy tourna ment will be played at Bracken Ridge Park Sunday with starting times from 1 6 am to 11 am. Contenders will play the last round of the special tournament held during weekly play. Bears vs Eagles Chicago Sept 2 Bears open 1950 season Sept 1 at Wrigley Field against the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth annual game forces benefit football game.

San Antonio Brackenridge Park BEARS Eagles Chicago Chicago Bears Wrigley Field Starney Philadelpha Eagles

St Marys athlete bitten by rattlesnake near Seguin boathouse

An incident at Lake Flaeld near Seguin left St Marys University athlete Jima Veltman with a rattlesnake bite while reaching for a tackle box in a boathouse. The 1 foot snake was killed later as bystanders fled the noisy scene. Other notes include reports of a new tropical fishing site near Acapulco and local Medina Lake catches and weather impacts on water levels.

St. Mary's University Jima. Veltman Veltman Lake Flaeld Seguin Jim Mary Ann Jon

Cochrane Quits In A's Shakeup

The Philadelphia Athletics drop General Manager Mickey Cochrane in the first shakeup under new owner Roy Mack and Connie Mack Jr. The move comes as Roy and Earle Mack take control, with Arthur Ehlers rumored for a top job and Dave Keefe to fill in as travel secretary. Cochrane drives home to Detroit. Dykes named as possible prominence under new ownership.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Athletics Mickey Cochrane Connie Macik Detroit Tigers Roy Mack Roy Earle Mack Connie Athletics Shibe Park Cochrane Arthur Ehiers Ehlers Teanager Mickey .Cochrane Frank McFarland Jr Dave Keefe Detroit Als Connie Marie Elub Lash Winter Moe A's Chicago White Sox

Area Softball Tourney Rained Out in Texas Regional

Rained out second round games in the Texas regional softball tournament will be played tomorrow afternoon. Third round games are set for tomorrow night. Local teams from Dallas competing, weather delaying schedule for the event.

Dallas Texas Norrow

Amateur Baseball Double Header At West Lawn Park

The Losoya Tigers meet Losoya department store team for a Sunday double header at West Lawn Park. The City Major League All Stars face Big Joe's team, with games starting at 2:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. respectively in sunny conditions.

Losoya Tigers Ieed's Ima Losoya Big Joe's West Lawn Park

Mourning dove season opens amid controversy in South Texas

South Texas outdoors reports an early opening of dove season met with strong protests from hunters and landowners. Readers lament fledgling birds in bags and uneven season timing from north to south, noting nesting and migration patterns complicate fair opening dates and sparking annual controversy.

Equitable approach urged for dove and quail hunting zones

A battered report discusses hunting policy amid a dove surplus across North America. It urges hunters to avoid pressure groups and follow guidance on zones, timing, and tending to nests, while noting difficulties in aligning rules for mourning doves and quail with state authorities.

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Cincinnati Reds Recall Three Players From Tulsa and Syracuse

The Cincinnati Reds recalled Kent Filchers from Syracuse and Everett Lively and Mrn Avrea from Tulsa. Peterson, a young lefty, had performed well in the Inter national league after a rough start, while Lively had been sent to Tulsa. High expectations once surrounded the trio though they have not yet delivered big league wins.

Cincinnat Cincinnati Reds Filchers Kent Peterson Syracuse Everett Lively Mrn Avrea Tulsa Lively Cincinnati

Romero and Gagne to clash in Los Angeles mat duel

Mexico champion Romero and Vern Gagne are signed for next Wednesday’s semi final at Wrestlethon arena. Promoter Dorothy Livengood announced the 30 minute, two fall bout will precede the world title bout between Lou Thesz and Wladek Kowalski.

Rito. Romero Mexico Vern Gagne Wrestlethon Arena Dorothy Livengood Yes Lou ‘Thesz Wladek Kowalski Romero Gagne Kowalski Thesz Giant Polo Sony Myers George Bolias Raines

Philadelphia Signs Tall Utah Cager

Philadelphia Warriors announce the signing of Dick Smuth from the University of Utah. Smuth, a 4inch tall center, joins Vern Gardner, Arnie Ferrin, Paul Arizin, and Bill Cross on a veteran-rich roster as the team adds its fourth new player this season.

Philadelphia Pepe Dick Smuth U Font Inc University’ of Utah Philadelphia Warriors Peter A. Tyrrell National Basketball _assay club Smuth Vern Gardner Warriors Arnie Ferrin Minneapolis Lakers Strain Olaiers Paul Arizin Villanova Rosavage Sernle Bill Cross Fool Sineh Veceran Puterased Andersen Lad

Promoter Schedules Robinson Olson Fight in Late Fall

YORK Sept 2 Promoter Johnny Attell announced Welterweight Champion Ray Robinson would defend against middleweight contender Bobo Olson of Hawaii in a late September or early October bout Attell noted terms were agreed by Olson but venues had options The fight would not be in New York due to Robinson relinquishing the welterweight title to move up a class.

An York Johnny Attell Ray Robinson Bobo Olson Hawaii Olson Attell New York Robinson

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