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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1941

Page

6

Padres Play Buffs Pair Sunday In Texas Tilt

The San Antonio Missions prepare for a double header against Houston Techfield on Sunday as Pete Kraus returns from a two month wrist injury. Joe Hilgere may move back to third base with Harry Heich at third, while Pele Pelin and Jerry Witte pace the hitters. Witte homered twice and drove in three as the Missions beat Oklahoma City 6-5 in 32 innings the prior night.

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Tennis tournament attracts hundreds of youth players worldwide

The Tetty WIL tennis event draws two hundred youngsters next week as local and national figures such as Frank Parker Donk Radke Baber Riews and Gene Maku prepare their teams. Veterans like Capt EL Bishop and Bobby Falkerburg head to finals amid a national junior championship push with top prospects from Los Angeles and New Orleans taking part.

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Expect Hot Golf As Cupmen Face Jones Boys

Chicago hosts a dramatic Ryder Cup style match as Jones leads a star lineup including Wood Horan Sarazen and Demaret against the Cupmen in Detroit in a United Service Organizations benefit. Promoters tout it as one of golf s most hotly contested series with Jones aiming to dominate.

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Box Score Snags as Missions Edge Neighbors in Rough Game

Oklahoma City box score details a windy game where Missions beat Neighbors 9-8 in a tight matchup. Key players include Giles, Delaporte, and Witte with hits and runs across innings. Pitchers McLaughlin and Touch faced multiple hitters, with late rallies by both sides shaping the final tally.

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Eastern League Summary Notable Lineup Notes and Scores

Fragmented OCR yields scattered names and places. appears to reference Eastern League teams such as Hartford and Albatis with unclear scores and dates. Mentions Strenton and Bimba Wilhismaport, and Cotton States league finish. details are garbled.

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Gourt Orders Louis to Pay $200 Weekly Alimony

Chicago reports a divorce case where Louis is ordered by the court to provide $200 weekly temporary alimony to Marva, wife of a titled boxing champion. The ruling cites her poverty and financial need after alleged mistreatment, with further court actions pending to assess the sufficiency of Marya's cruelty charges and his debts.

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BAEES Lose Series In Turbulent Houston Tulsa Clash

The Associated reports a dramatic three game set where Tulsa Oilers beat Houston Bats 3-2 in the second game after the first was rained out. Gutsy rebounds from Gordon Maltaberger and Totrd-seeker Greg Clarke fueled Dallas Rebels 3-1 over Resumont Exporters as Shreveport falls 13-4 to Fort Worth after a late burst.

Rene Tb Dobail Tulsa Oilers Houston Bats Oilers Tulsa BS. Gordon Maltaberger Rebels Resumont Export’ Ers Dallas Greg Clarke Shreveport Sports Cats Fort Worth

California Netters After Western Win

California nets push for a clean sweep of the Western junior boys and doubles titles as Tunnel and Kimbrell win junior doubles and Sinnard with Warner take titles in a crowded set of finals. Banter and results highlight the Los Angeles duo’s advancement with strong performances against Denver and El Paso rivals.

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Wood Favored Over Ghezzi At Girard

In Girard Ohio Aug 2 194? the nations top golf champions clash in a $2500 winner take all match Wood the Open and Masters champion enters as favorite over Vic Ghezzi. Corcoran and others note Wood's long game could decide the outcome while Ghezzi relies on short game and clutch putting amid changing course conditions.

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Meador club tennis showdown pits Riggs against Kovacs

In Southampton New York, Dobby Tiggs former national champion faces Frankie Kovacs in the Meadow club tennis championship. Riggs beat Gardnar Mulloy 4 6 6 3 6 1 8 3 in a prior match as Kovacs eliminated Ted Scrag. Awaiting doubles rounds, top players from California and Oklahoma are noted in the day’s results.

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Eastern Stars Add 3 More Wingmen

The Eastern college all star football team added three veterans to complete the end squad. Fordham’s Coxzh Jhn Crowley led the signings with Marlborough’s Bob Krieger adding place kicks. Lace Island’s Dolly King and West Virginia’s John Shenk joined as noted new wingmen.

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Draft Hits the Golfers Hardest

New York sports desk notes amateur golfers face the toughest effects of the draft. Many are about proper age for service and delayed competition as the nation prepares for spring events.

Doubledheader Upset Lost by Brewers and More Scores

Fragmented recap of a baseball doubleheader with mixed results across leagues. Mentions teams such as Milwaukee, Minneapolis, and Kansas, with players like Harry Kelley and Al Glossop. Highlights include a 5 to 2 Brewers win and a tight late effort, plus scattered league standings and batters.

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Dallas Browns Shippers Triumph in Texas League Action

The Dallas Browns beat Beaumont in a Texas League game with strong hitting by Carter Siedivanl and Clarke. Key pitching and fielding miscues marked the affair, while Manners, Grove, and Parkes contributed notable plays as the Cowboys posted a late lead to secure the victory.

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Army League Upsets Romidera In Friday Contest

Twentythird Infantry defeated Romidera at Mathewson Field while Wenny Livermore and Manchin Fravallers faced limited scoring. Cravanure of the Minty Randolph sled led a tentative upset, with four bites noted as Lunthdy Add Sarania and Ragnl provided supplementary lines.

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Juveniles Run in Saratoga Feature

In Saratoga Springs on opening day a two year old, bought after a coin toss for 6200 dollars, is entered in the 312,000 Juvenile Stakes at six furlongs. Amphitheater faces strong rivals including undefeated Shutout, with other contenders such as Requested and Some Chance also in the field. The co feature Merchants and Citizens handicap pits Fenelon against Andy K, with Corydon a prime challenger.

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Norton to coach all star grid team in Chicago clash

Horer Norton head coach and athletic director at Texas A and M and Lynn Waldorf of Northwestern will coach the five all star grid squads for a late August game with the Chicago Benya at Soldier Field. Practice starts at Northwestern with the other sessions at Oconomowoc Wisconsin, ahead of the August 28 contest.

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Hawking notes and race results from Rockingham Park card

The report outlines race outcomes at Rockingham Park with Bit Mebble’s rider Tahkey Jack Wextrene winning the Tallywadd Bold, Swing and Seay placing second, and Delray edged by J. C. Davis. It notes purses and upcoming events including a $5000 Chicago handicap and a daily average prize money around $17,200 for the 42 day meeting.

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Johnny Goodman Poised for Amateur Golf Comeback

New York Aug 2 The forgotten man Johnny Goodman, Omaha citizen and former amateur champion, plans a comeback at the 1930 amateur golf championship trials starting Aug 1 in Denver and Aug 14 at 27 sites nationwide. Defending champ Richard Chapman and other ex champions receive exemptions. 43 spots open for the title meet drawing 150 players.

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Billy Conn Goes Home To Face Pop Smith

Tollywood Aug 2 Billy Conn returns home to face trainer and future father in law Pop Smith after elopement rumors and a controversial pre fight warning. Conn vows to win as Mary Lou watches with family in attendance, noting his sharp speed and prior quick knockout, while Smith praises his son in law’s heart and plans for a peaceful settlement post bout.

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