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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1946

Page

5

Texas League season draws 1 500 000 fans record crowd

The Texas League season closed with a record attendance exceeding 150000, as Fort Worth hosted Tulsa in the opening round while Dallas and San Antonio duel in the other series. The race for the Dixie Series spot heated up, with Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio and Tulsa all in contention. Final day saw Shreveport, Oklahoma City, Beaumont and others finish strong, and Tulsa drew a season high crowd of 4985.

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Mission Statistics Rain Saves New Orleans Final Standins

The Southern Association reports record league attendance with 1,550,000 paid admissions and 25 games remaining. Dallas earns $800, Fort Worth $1,200, San Antonio $800, while New Orleans, Hank Dana, and Dale Mitchell lead in wins and batting. Playoff games begin Tuesday with New Orleans vs Atlanta and Chattanooga vs Memphis, Atlanta as pennant winner.

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Pelicans reach play-off in rain washed finish

Memphis and Nashville split a double header as rain ruled the Southern association schedule. New Orleans clinched fourth place by sitting out a Birmingham twin bill while Memphis and Nashville battled for second and third. The Pelicans draw Atlanta in the first round, with Chatta nogga vs Memphis in the other semifinal.

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Cecil Smith Nets Seven Goals in U S Win Over Mexico

Cecil Smith of San Antonio scored seven goals in his first international appearance as the United States defeated Mexico 10 to 4 in a Meadow Brook match. The Mexican side, featuring the four Graddy brothers, showed pace but lacked the experience of the Americans in the international contest.

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Amateur Golf Opens 46th National Tournament in Springfield

The 46th national amateur golf tournament begins in Springfield New Jersey after a five year recess. Defending champion Marvin Bud Ward of Spokane Washington and Frank Stranahan of Toledo Ohio are listed as early favorites and start on even terms.

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Softball doubleheader highlight in San Pixtro diamond armada

Pottus All-Stars meet Koehler's QPal bar team of Marlon in a Monday night two game Gold Ball softball tournament opener at San Pixtro No 1 diamond with a 7 45 p m start for B'nai Brith versus San Marcos Miller Drugs and Bobby Myles on the mound. Fisher James Sullivan hurled a no hit no run win for St Gerard's 10 0 over Ranziger's Seguin Sunday with a single and a triple pace the winners. Mezzetti's Grill beat Brooke General Hospital 1 0 as Jack Allen homered and doubled for Mezzetti's Seguin 06000 0 7215 107 a Besenbaelt Haas Sullivan Sra B Menee Be man Sullivan McBee Cloth ban double Sulliven Mezzetti Chill 002 9201 73 Brooke Gen Host on OL 5 3 Brown BH Parma Hall Duan Sweeney singles Anayaty Forgeriy Fingia Kerkinga Qney J Parma doubles Allen Anawaty Vasko triples Mere Tess home run etc. WEST TEXAS NEW MEXICO Ablione 5 2 Albuquerque 4 8 marie 24 4 Vampa minean 4 11 Clovis d Lubbock 4 20 Borger 5 SOUTHEASTERN PLAYOFFS Montgomery 3 Anniston 2 Pensacola 1h Wicksture 0

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Minor Champs By the Associated Press

Most leagues wrapped up play yesterday with several finishing last week. Top finishers include Montreal in the International, Louisville in the American Association, San Francisco leading the Pacific Coast at season end September 22, and multiple regional leagues across Classes AA to D with half seasons noted and winners such as Hat Havana and Tampa in separate halves.

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Lib erty club shoot yields tight 30 caliver results at Welmore road

Shooting A R Martin won the yard offhand event with 48 of 50 while Bernt Johnson captured the grand aggregate 147x150 across 200 slow and rapid fire and 300 slow fire in the 30 caliver practice. Gehrels placed second offhand with 43 and others followed. camp Perry heads note Dewar match team fires as nations await scores for the international small bore trophy.

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Fort Worth vs Oklahoma City in Texas League clash

Fort Worth defeated Oklahoma City 7 to 4 in a long Texas League game. Ramdell, White and Mancuso led with multiple hits while Ramsdell earned the win. Umpires were Williams, Smith and Carter, time of 1 hour 45 minutes.

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Fred's Place Faces Dallas in Texas Title Series

Fred's Place from San Antonio meets Dallas based Drivedn Package Store in Dallas for the amateur Texas championship. The three game series winner advances to Battle Creek Michigan for the national tournament. Salinas starred in a 1-0 win over Hughes Tool, tossing a two-hit gem as San Antonio claimed the South Texas title.

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Snead Second in Golf Winnings at Peoria Event

Sammy Snead rallied a steady two round 65s to finish two strokes back of Ben Hogan rival Byron Nelson at the Tom O'Shante course. Nelson led the money list with 24,903, while Snead's total rose to 24,903 from the Peoria tournament as defending champion Furgol failed to catch him. Daniel Ferrioy set a medal record at Peoria, scoring 200-14 over 54 holes and earning 1000 first prize at the Newman Municipal course.

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Kramer Wins But Brown Duels For National Tennis Title

In Hills, Tom Brown Jr. loses to Long Jack Kramer in straight sets 9 7 6 3 6 0. The final draws a large crowd and marks a landmark year with Brown drawing a rabid following after two days of matches at the big stadium. Davis Cup plans prevent Brown from an inter-zone final, while Pauline Betz beats Doris Hart to claim a fourth title in five years with a 11-5 6-3 victory. Bobby Riggs retains his national pro crown after a strong showing in a 7-3 6-3 6-3 win for Oakland, Calif.

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Golf Roundup Highlights from Willow Springs Tourney

The Willow Springs two day golf event awarded 23 prizes. Charles Hoefgen won nets at 1944-65 and received a golf bag. Furche claimed second with 724-66 and received a golf cadet. Pred Howell was third with 77-10-67 and got a dozen balls. St John placed fourth with 714-67 and received a rain jacket. Ongoing awards went to Dr. Edgar O’Quinn for eight balls and two under par on No 18. Other prize winners included A A Snyder Julia Aitken J W Conrad and many more. Riverside and Landa Park results noted with split prizes and local golfers highlighted. The association plans a meeting at Brackenridge Park.

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Tennis state tourney opens at San Antonio club courts

The Southwest Texas tennis meet began at the San Antonio Country Club with 17 men’s singles matches on the first day and entries accepted for doubles until 6 p.m. Monday. Notable players include Paschal Walthall and Jesse Pfeiffer with seedings in both boys and juniors, and a feature match at 4 p.m. pitting Walthall against Arthur Seengson.

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New Job for Heiser and Smith at South San

South San Antonio schools elevated Coach J. Heiser to athletic director and named Jesse Smith as football coach at South San Antonio High. Heiser will also head basketball and track, with Smith as assistant. The district added junior school coaches Roland Smith and Cecil Williams. Jesse Smith began his duties Monday.

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Bowling With Norbert Penshorn Leads Slow Start at Kerryilld Center

Norbert Penshorn paced the field with a 267 672 set as San Antonio bowlers drew a big opening crowd at Kerryilld Bowling Center. High scores included Wolfgang 579 for the losers and Wiedenfeld 525 for the winners, while Boerpe’s women fell 2446 to 2114 to Texas Center lactics amid scoreline chaos.

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Fight Results From The Mexican Welterweights Card

The battered event at Pelican Stadium featured Mexican welterweights and local boxers in a Sunday-afternoon bout series. Notable results include a knockout loss for "The Kid" and a stoppage for several rivals as bouts concluded with decisive finishes.

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