SAPL : April 8 In San Antonio History...

San Antonio TX

09 April, 2022

6:14 PM

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Press release from the San Antonio Public Library: Andrew Crews 8 April 2022 1888 The first league baseball game is played in San Antonio. 1934 The San Antonio Light advertises a new program to promote interest in aviation for boys and girls – the Junior Birdmen of America – sponsored by the Hearst Corporation. Children can mail in the printed coupon along with ten cents to join the organization, which begins in one week. 1945 The San Antonio Black Missions open their season against the Milwaukee Stars at Tech Field. The Missions nip the visitors, 7-6, in ten innings. This press release was produced by the San Antonio Public Library. The views expressed here are the author's own.