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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1941

Page

7

Texas Picks as Conference Champion Favorite

Dallas Aug 2 Dean Renily Bebl of Southern Methodist University predicts Texas will win the Southwest Conference title amid a great football campaign. He notes rule changes and the revival of the T formation could boost play while identifying Rice Baylor Texas Christian and SMU as prime contenders. Bell mentions upcoming season with many stars drafted and notes SMU has limited returning lettermen but a strong line as he begins his 19th season.

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Landis to Hear Case of Babe Phelps

Chicago report states Baseball Commissioner Kenesaw Landis will hear Babe Phelps's case from the Brooklyn Dodgers catcher. Phelps faced suspension over travel restrictions and absence from duties. Dodgers manager Leo Durocher is referenced in the ongoing dispute.

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Etton Tops National League Hit Leaders in Week

New York August 2 Nick Etton Philadelphia Phillies first baseman leads NL week with 24 hits and 337 average, edging Pete Reiser and others. Ted Williams headlines American League with 409. Streaks and season totals cited with multiple players listed as leaders across categories.

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Opening Del Mar Track Draws Record Attendance and Stakes

Del Mar Calif August 2 racing sets a new attendance record at opening day with eight thousand fans. A $2000 inaugural handicap lures fans as eight horses race including Royal Crusader and Lassator. Jockeys Perri Zufelt and Bub Nunzio Pariso deliver wins as Lassator pays $15.40.

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International League Scores Report Roundup

In League play Mochester fell to Baltimore 4 to 6 while Newrr posted a 4 to 2 win. Avracuse defeated Buttole 7 to 4 in the limited game slate.

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Fragmented box score from unclear baseball game

Readable names surface like Leonard, Zhao, Travis, Barry, Dietrich, Jeet Amoploos, Hubberd, Raat and Paaenrel Ja. For a Chicago Washington matchup, mentions innings losses and a 4 40 time. Attendance listed as 600.

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Goodman to Undergo Operation Ahead of Brooklyn Game

National box score report states Ival Goodman will undergo surgery Monday for nemlpl, with Dr Reedshank announcing. The Brooklyn Univers e team is listed with Dunesthes ica as winning pitcher. Final box shows Brooklyn 33, Chicago 77 with 12,400 radins.

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Stewart and Helm Tangle In Amarillo Golf Tourney

Stewart defeats Sage 4 and 3 in morning rounds while Doherty falls 4 and 2 as Stewart earns third meet medalist title. Other quarterfinals see Reynolds Smith vs Melvin Dest and Marlin vs Moore. Moore upsets host club champion Olver 6 and 5 in round two.

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Fight Results Roundup From Brooklyn to New Haven

Associated Press fight results list several bouts with fighters from Brooklyn Philadelphia New Haven Morristown and Newark. Notable bouts include Oliver White defeating Dominick Burrone 144 128 at Brooklyn and Nan Vel Lewla winning 142 140 in New York. Hazleton Gene Fintes stops Bol Smallwood while Johnny Floston fights in Philadelphia Burlington and Boston areas with varied outcomes.

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Phillies Chase Card Lead To One Game

The Philadelphia Phillies slip in the National League cellar but surge in a brief spell, including a late surge over the Dodgers. Calcher Lenny Warren of the Phils hit a homer in the eleventh to seal a 1 0 victory as St Louis fans celebrated. Other NL and AL results highlight Dodgers, Reds, Pirates, Yankees, and Browns performances with notable pitching duels and key hits across cities.

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Slugger Gatemen open at OMs game in league play

The defending softball champions the Gatemen make their first appearance at Om's gym Saturday night facing Mey against Mostrin ezhrisian Institute at 8515. The double elimination tournament will decide the winner with the losers’ bracket early in the program. Geralds and Dodd elder meet in the winners’ bracket second round after Friday results.

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Sporadic Southern Association Notes From The Track Meet

Fragmentary notes list participants such as Lewis Smythe Braddock and Jackson with various affiliations and results. Mentions Atlanta New Orleans Rock Memphis and a postponed event due to rain. Data is incomplete and OCR-garbled.

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Mihkodies Rise Sparks Athletics in Philadelphia

In Philadelphia on August 2, Connie Mack praises veteran coaches Al Simmons and Earle Drucker for elevating the Athletics after a seven-game drought. He cites key figures like Mickey Cochrine, Phil Murchidon, Luman Harris, and Jack Knott, noting Simmons and Brucker guide the staff while focusing on driving the team forward. The A's, after ousting the White Sox, target third place as the league tightens beside the Yankees, with Mack asking who can stop them.

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New Harlingen Pool Site Opens AAU Swim Meet

Harlingen unveils a newly built $30,000 swimming pool to host the AAU swim meet on August 2 and 3, 1941, with junior and senior events for men and women. Doc Osborn resigns as pool manager to become meet official and legislation chairman. finals run Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. Notables such as Harold Hensley, Happy McKey, and Richard Westkamper attend. prelims start 2 p.m. Saturday with multiple styles and diving.

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Ramblers and Freds Sunday City Championship Showdown

The Ramblers face Wan Dacke Geld at 3:30 p.m. at Randolph field as the City Major league team in a key game against Freds Place of the Spanish American league. The fivegame series determines the IA AF playoff path and the state title. The second game in the series is set for Sunday, August th.

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