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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1948

Page

2

San Antonio Missions Fail On Road Trip At Fort Worth

The San Antonio Missions drop a road game to the Fort Worth Cats, slipping to fifth place after the loss. Johnny Crosco pursues his 44th win for the Padres while Chris Van Cuyk opposes. The Cats secure a 7-5 victory as Shreveport also wins, moving the standings.

Ft, Worth San Antonio Missions Cnnclush Worth Cats Johnny Crosco Padres Chris van Cuyk bin Dwain Sloat Shreveport Oklahoma City Slim Jefly Cats Riuns Royce Lint John Pavlick Procopio Herrero Sloat Ken Wood Charlie Grant Andy Piesik Svith Mit

Lanier Worries Over Weight Lack In Lanier Lineup

Eight lettermen remain hopeful as coach Bobby Crooks studies Lanier high school's city conference race. He notes weight gaps with Mendoza at 165 pounds and questions how the lighter backfield can withstand bigger opponents. The lineup features Calderon, Elizonda, Speedy Salas, and a defensive front led by Chago Ojeda and Padilla with center Menchaca. Lanier seeks an open, pass-friendly attack to stay competitive despite being undersized.

Johnny Williams Croaka Arpulfe Calderon Agg Arlas Notre Vicente Elizonda Johnny Salas Val Chago Willie Ojeda Marin Rodriguez Mendoza Raul Mata Alejandro Padilla Bob Menchaca Henry Aravelo Widdt ‘Castillo Oscar ‘Kirschner Gilbert Guadianu Efidie Chaney Joe Rizzo Augustine Mora Armando Pena Johnny Cortez Latres Hernandex Felix Garcia Ruben Espiritu Lanier

Shaughnessy Named New Rams Coach in Surprise Move

Los Angeles Rams announce Clark Shaughnessy as replacement for Bob Snyder who resigned citing health reasons. President Dan Heeves made the official statement as Snyder steps down to focus on ML health.

Los Angles Bob Snyder Los Angeles Rams Clark Shaughnessy Dan Heeves Snyder Lad

Hot Rod Racing Winners Dominate Pan-American Night

Audiences at Pan-American Speedway saw Waarry fine take the feature event the helmet dash and the first seat. James Towney of Corpus Christ won the Australian parsail while George Carroll captured the second heat. Joe BergM claimed the constitation and Lruce Ryan won the third heat.

Waarry Fine James Towney Corpus Christ George Carroll Joe Bergm Lruce Ryan

Perkowski Named Texas League Pitcher of the Year

Tulsa lefty Harry Perkowski, with 21 wins this season, was chosen as pitcher of the year by Texas League writers. Secretary Milton Price announced the award and noted the league will also name player of the year. Perkowski to receive 100 dollar check and a scroll.

Dallas Harry Perkowski Tulsa

Keglers Rally At Turners Bowlers Day Open

Keglers rally at Turner club as bowlers officials and spectators pause for a party in the grove. The Woodlawn center sweepstakes shifts toward final rounds with top scores by Norris and Kaiser guiding the field through Friday.

Grove Turner Club Woodlawn Cen Turners Joe Norris Chicago Star Texas Center Mike Shames Dallas Garher Wells Ft. Worth Louis Catalani Frank Jowdy San Antonio Tin Allen Baton Rouge Carl Lundquist Tulsa Carley Kaiser Austin Morgan Stuart Jim Fabian Houston Sei Arno Kneupper Cibolo Don McClure George Booth Shreveport Hansen Dawes Cummins Kansas City Jerry Merck Buddy Bass Don Ellis Bill Lillard Ben McLaren St. Louis

Italian Speedboat Goes Down Again

In Detroit on September s w7 l the Trallar speedboat Santh Arabroglo sank again during its fuel lineup for today’s silver cup trophy pace. The craft had plagued its arrival in the country last month and this is its second downfall.

Detroit Sep. S Jude Hat Sipocl

Fight Night Results Highlight Welterweight Bout Upset

Rumor-filled report details Benny Dyker delivering a strong showing against a tough foe, with knockouts and four noted rounds. The card features Antonio, Bert Linen, and other boxers from New York and Monticello, NY, with mixed outcomes and local standings noted.

Kielty and Riley Reach Western Golf Finals

In San Francisco at the Olympic Club final round Kielty Long Beach defeated Alice O Neal Indianapolis 6 and 4 while Polly Riley Pt Worth overcame Margaret Ganther Memphis 2 up to reach the 48th Western women's golf championship. Pacific Coast League scores followed with Sacramentos loss and other results.

San Francisco Dot Kielty Long Beach Polly Riley Pt. Worth Olympic Club Course Miss Kielty Alice O'Neal Indianapolis Miss Riley Margaret Ganther Memphis

Missions Come Home Sunday in dogfight for fourth place

The San Antonio Pusb shoes return Sunday for a key clash with Shreveport as three games may decide fourth place. An 3 p.m. matinee Sunday precedes Labor Day doubleheader on Monday. Beaumont Exporters visit for four games starting Tuesday, with a two night twin bill planned midweek. The Padres finish the season in Houston with four games and a likely Friday doubleheader.

San Antonio Pusshoes Shreveport Beaumont Padres Houston

Hogan Leads In Reno Golf

Ben Hogan, likely the world’s top golfer, led the Reno Open after the first round, firing 67 at Washoe County Club. Notables including Lloyd Mangrum Lawson Little and Clayton Haefner trailed, while Jimmy Demaret and Nicky Thomson stayed near the leaders with solid early scores.

Reno Nev Ben Hogan U.S Hogan Franks Toronto Samentonol California Washoe Country Club Toprfother Lloyd Mangrum Lawson Little Clayton Haefner Dirk Motz Chege Ky Laffoon Ellsworth Vines Rcy Middlepot George Schoux Evie Montl Harry Bassler John Perelli Bill McPartland Jimmy Demaret Iramy Thomson

Hurls named to open series in South Texas amateur title race

Iggrle Gelgadd will pitch the opener for Bred's Place as the San Antonio derby meets the Houston Shamrocks at Richter field in a three game playoff for the South Texas amateur baseball championship. Sandy Sanchez, manager, will be mask-wearer for the opener. Sunday's game starts at 3 p.m. A doubleheader begins at 2 p.m. Monday. Fred's Place warmed up by beating the San Antonio Fire Department 7 1 in Mission stadium. Proceeds go to the Firemen's benefit fund. Cap Card Dead Durham reports Duke sports figure W. W. Cap died of a heart attack.

Iggrle Gelgadd Bred San Antonio Fred Houston Durham N.C W. W Cap Duke University North Carolina

Giants Rally Over Dodgers As Durocher Strikes Again

Brooklyn’s Leo Durocher faced his old club as his New York Giants swept a doubleheader from the Dodgers, moving ahead in the National League pennant race. Gordon’s two homers powered the Giants past Brooklyn while Amity Hansen quieted the Dodgers in the nightcap. In the American League, the Yankees closed within a half game of Boston by beating Washington, with DiMaggio blasting three homers in the first game. The day also saw the Braves and Indians win. Danny Batten struggled for the Dodgers and Lopat plus Shea aided New York’s mound effort.

New York Giants Leo Brooklyn Dodgers Sions Giants Thes Polo Durocher Rodgers Boston Braves Joe Batten Gordon Johnny Mize Will Marshall Clint Harling Tim Ray Poat Dave Keele Amity Hansen Whitey Lockman Heston Braves Phils Jeff Heath Dutch Leonard Johnny Sam Chicago Cubs Pirates Pittsburgh Cincinnati Recs New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Yanks Joe di Maggie Washington Senators Yankee Stadium Red Sox Athletics Philadelphia Ed Lopat Frank Shea Joe Dob Birdie Tebbets St Louis Bob Leman Cleveland Indians Browns Joe Ostrowski Lemon Indians Lou Bowdread Ededie Robinson Ken ‘Keitner Detroit Tigers

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Billows and Turnesa Reach Amateur Golf Finals

In Memphis at the U S amateur championship Billows of Poughkeepsie defeated Channes Cue 6 and 5 in one semifinal while Turnesa beat Gene Dahl bender of Atlanta 8 and 6 in the other. The match was played on a 6517 yard course set for September 3.

Memphis Tenn Uperay Billows Poughkeepsie Wille Turnesa Emsford U.S Channes Cue Oklahoma’ City Turnesa Gene” Dahlbender Atlanta Cottey Isiab Yard Pourse

Legion Baseball Clutch Ninth Secures Victory in Texas Final

In Jacksonville Florida a sectional American Legion junior baseball final ended with Jacksonville scoring all its runs in the bottom of the ninth to beat Austin Texas 32 to capture the title. The dramatic rally featured MERIC isolation and involved key plays by local players as the home team clinched the championship in a tense late inning.

Legion Baseball Nee 8. C Jacksonville Pla Austin Texas American Legion

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