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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1942

Page

4

City Women’s Golf Opens Amid Wet Conditions

Jo Henson, of Paris, Texas, shoots 69 in the opening qualifying round of the city women’s championship at Brackenridge Park. Weather soaked greens as top players like Margaret Covad and Betty Jameson enter the field. Final rounds run next Friday after foursomes on Sunday. Henson and Terry James lead with 158 for 18 holes among leaders, six strokes ahead of second-place pairs.

Brackenridge Park Paris Texas Jo Henson Margaret Covad Lee Christopher EB. Jedd Ree Charles Armstrong Betty Jameson Miss Henson Terry Anes Uiton Dennig ME Denne Tom Burger Arthur Gordon Paul Hewshaw Armstrong Art Smith Harriett Reed John Marrington

Leaders Hold Places in State Bowling

Readable text shows Houston’s Dr. Pepper leading Class A with 2795 and Dallas Brown Express close behind. Other top names include Cora Gola Dallas, Blackstone Fort Worth, and Byron's Five Dallas. Class B leaders include Texas Center San Antonio and Tom Pidgitt Company of Waco with ongoing team and doubles standings across divisions. Tournament continues with a final event Sunday morning in San Antonio.

Dr. Pepper Houston Brown Express Dallas Cora Gola Blackstone Hotel Fort Worth Byron Dulles Motor Coach Union emint+ ing Texas Center San Antonio Dallas ‘Tank and Welding Ham's Broadway Sui Antonio Hawsun’s Main Eyhorn Charlie ‘Treuter Cloyly Vic Bigger Buckner R. Gartner J. Arla Taverner-Young Town Fork Worth Mike Rule Julian Goldstein Corse Henderson Austin Real-Reininger Kava‘niogh-Sinter Correll-Booth Boyd and Chrazanow Waco Will Jordan Wink Jer Day Garner Wel Tym Carter Art Ray Avoles Moeckendorf Michard A. Corder J. jArna Mmn Don Kilpatrick Elmer Miller Gene Lanm Billeston K.winkler Fred Doekne Gfth W. H. ‘Dittery Beaumont L.phannish Port Worth George Mueller O. Shermin Teldridge Ton Kilpatrick Ant Hoot Gibson Dring G. Morgan FP. Menchesor L. Phannish Ten Real Innes Kegler Bud Bomar Louis Quintaalla Plaza Hotel Quintana

Shooting and scoring at Tatlerag Fiestone weekly shoot

Gun club records show Toni Sharp and Grow leading with 50 hits. Other top scorers include Ed Basta Jr, Leigh Taliaferro, Mai, H. Martin, Ed Basse, Selah Taliaferin, Berban DasS0, and Vincent auz0 as leaders in various events and gauges.

Toni Sharp Grow Waong Tatlerag Fiestone Ait-Hore Wit Wivisiona Antonio Gun Lube Hedern Ed Basta Jr Ba Heroni Leigh Taliaferro Mai B. E. Cooper Skult All Bore SUPET Suilsmalt Bore Selah Taliaferin Berban Foeenalie Hed Fisher Roar Point Cooper Vincent

U S Polo Opener Victory Tops Mexican Team

The United States polo team defeated a Mexican side in an international opener. Winston Guest scored three goals and Cecil Smith added four for the American squad. President Avila Camucha attended the match among a bodybuilding list of spectators.

Mexico United States Polo Tuture Thuy Winston Guest Cecil Smith Avila Camucha W. Barvecock Ertiava W. Gneat A. R. Seemay H. gEvinger G. Cliteraa Merton

Sahara's antics spark Camp Wolters baseball tale

At Camp Wolters Texas on April 27 a colorful story centers on Phil Sahara a veteran player now in the Army. The piece chronicles his base stealing humor his clashes with umpires and his onfield success while noting his service as a platoon sergeant in Company D 57th Battalion. The account blends sporting bravado with military duty highlighting Sahara as a notable figure in a local game context.

Camp Wolters Texas Phil Greka Sahara Tox Detroit Lit Geo

Aggies Hold Slim Lead in Southwest Conference Baseball Race

Southwest Conference race tightens as Texas and Texas A&M push toward a two game series that could decide the title. Aggies top the standings on percentage though Baylor and Southern Methodist still have games to play. Matches include Baylor vs Southern Methodist and Texas Christian at College Station with Texas facing Southern Methodist and Texas Christian in key clashes.

Asaneiaida CreRg Tommy A Ani ML Texas UL Aggies Tiny Hiey Astin Longhorns College Station Cams Baylor Boutherh Methodist Elmatt Whig Atternmon Dowbie-Bencher Haswo Texas Chistian Sahare Texas Ansby Oulor Ram Rlee Chris al Fasten Haylor Southern

St Marys Athletes Awarded Jackets and Tethers

Nineteen St Marys University football and basketball players received Jacket and tether awards from Rev Bro Edward Coliignon as the university marks its long dedication to intercollegiate athletics. Football honorees include Curtis Sindig Joe Venturi Marion Coulter Charles Dowd Donald Mieliat Walter Emott Tom Featherstan David Nichols Fred Oghoa and Lucas Petkovsek, all still in school. Basketball honorees are Honknth Graswell Jack Allen Rob Freeman Truman Neal Dowell Anders Jack Brown Getanat Polkovach. Manager Vincent Bronson also received an award. Ten other whiteey players eligible for awards remain: Bil Cheler Sid Fisher Elmer McKnight Harold Ohlmeyer SpRy Pelletere Al Seenmaek Aubrey Fournier Benton Harris Mike Ball Roscoe Morris.

St. Mary's University Edward 0. Coliignon Curtis Sindig Joe Venturi Marrion _ Coulter Charles Dowd Donald Mieliatt Welfrea Emott Tom Featherstan David Nichols Fred Oghoa Lucas Petkovsek Stil Gal al See Nmaek Aubrey Fournier Benton Harris Mike Ball Roscoe Moriris

Veteran pitcher Felix vows 20 more years at 1600th start

DENVER April 27 MNS j Paul R Dad Felix claims to be Hall's oldest player and says he will pitch for his sandlot team 20 years from now. He marked his 65th birthday Thursday with a 1 0 victory over the Pow Daly team as he nears his 1600th start in a 40 year career. Felix allowed four hits and one run through three innings before leaving.

Denver Paul R Dad

Race Driver Dies In Indiana Accident

Franklin Ind April 27 Harry Schwimmer 21 year old auto race driver of Tidinnanalls was killed Sunday in the v6 lap feature event of a Midiweet track race. Schwimmer's car plunged through the south wall of the track. He had driven last year for Harold Shaw of Indianapolis who was killed on the lane track. Schwimmer had won a 10 lap preliminary event. Alan Hole has several inventions to his credit including a folding theater seat and improved automobile brakes.

Pranklin Ind Harry Schwimmer Tidinnanalls Track Racing Association Schwimmer Trek Harold Shaw Indianapolis Alan Hole

Sportsmen To Help With Farm Work In 1943 Effort

Harrisburg April 27 The Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen's clubs announced volunteers from registered members to aid farmers in the fields this summer. The list of registrants is to be announced and the plan includes business matters and event details. In other sports, Bert Weltens and Charlie Treuter led a Texas Bowling Center no handcap tournament with top scores amid a $250 prize, while Joan Sonmiers and Wink Jaren posted 1297 in a six alley event open to all comers.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Sportsmen’s Clubs Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs Somsning Wennnnwer Bert Weltens Charlie Treuter Texas Bowling Center Burt Bolal Treuter Ik Joan Sonmiers Wink Jaren

Bowling results from Columbus UC API event chaos

A scrambled report from Columbus details George Katulth and Ted Moxkal achieving high scores in bowling events. Katulth led with 4965 total in all events, while Moxkal placed second in the all events, with a 795 in the doubles and notable scores in singles. The text is garbled but indicates American Bowling Congress context and mixed placements across all events.

Columbus API George Katulth Ayearall Chicago Shioming Vlork Lavo Anlugky Inva Belinved Wolly Hesbesey Alleventy Amerrican Bowling Congress Bees Hilsforlunes Kate Allk Eevin Pie Ehurk Ted Moxkal Sige Aiwle Tie Bennett Aremly

Gariel Wills Win Pore Golfers Four Ball Title

Gariel and Willis defeated Perez and Favela 2 and 1 Sunday at Brackenwhige Park to claim the championship. Teamwork carried the Gariel Willis duo as Gariel ranked high with precise shots and Willis matched back nine brilliance. Perez battled well while Favela faded. In other highlights Hollera Whit and Bernie Gonzales upset favored Rivera and Elizonda in the second semifinal.

Carlos Wills FF Gariel Mike Perez Manuel Favela Homera Whitt Berniie Gonzales Din Rivera I, P Elizonda Toup Saul ‘Ereving Leo Gastanon Joe Davila Davila Hi Shahki

Nancy Moviati Wins Narrow Title With Close Race

Nancy Moviati, 16, challenged for the national title in the women's 4 by 440 yard relay at the Multnomah club meet in Portland. Suzanne Zimerman gave a strong chase but Moviati pulled ahead to win by about a foot, clocking near 6.5 seconds for the leg.

Nancy Merryi Vins Portland Ore Nancy Moviati

Smiths Loss Cripples City Kids in Ramblers Match

Smith suffers a broken finger on his right hand as Randolph field hosts a high activity day. The Ramblers beat the Kids 14 to 2 while Forest Evans and Liogd Schwarz led with multiple hits. H. man, Dan’s Cafe, and the 504th Military Police team show notable performances in a busy amateur league day.

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Burlappers Win to Stay Unbeaten in Span-Am League Clash

Burlappers defeated Fred's Place 3 to 2 at Van Daele Field to remain undefeated and lead Hell Furniture by one game after a Sunday double header. Reyes Dara allowed six hits over six innings as Fred's slipped. Manuel Burlappers provided the decisive seventh inning rally with a long homer, backing a strong defensive effort.

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