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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1939

Page

4

Missions fret over aid for Hill staff August 9 last day

Turbulent prospects surround the San Antonio Missions as August 4 eligibility deadlines loom for playosts with only Eddie Cole and Emil Bidili guaranteed. Tulsa wins 4-5 over the Missions amid four errors by Lou Brower and a tight pennant chase in the Texas League.

Tulsa Tenselves San Antonio Missions Labis Browns Texas Eddie Cole Emil Bidili Tolea Oilers Nome

Kamrath Bows to Riggs in Five Sets at Meadow Club

Bobby Riggs of Chico, after dropping the first two sets, defeated Bol Kamrath of Augellin Texas 4 6 3 68 6 2 8 4 8 2 to reach the final round of the forty a inst at Meadow Club invitation tournament. Sidney Wood faces Ernie Sutter in the other semifinal.

Southampton Bobby Riggs Chicsco Val Bol Kamrath Augelln Texas Sidney Wood Ernie Sutter

Untitled baseball plate by Lucadella and Valenti names

A garbled score line notes Lucadella and Valenti on base and in scoring actions with multiple players named in sequence. Mentions innings, bases on balls, hits, and pitches from pitchers Wagener Cox Glenn Pele Sand and others. Time noted 2 10.

Aumtaes Rupe Lucadella Byrne Nourkolt Valenti Watwood Brocz Twobaseils Brees Leon Noy Huff Brewers Turribses Valenti Tome Luesdeis McCaskil Jett Taves San Antonio Tulsy Lara Gresko Sehagen Lucadella O Duan Scuarein Ducadella Dunn Folimon Hrower Walwoad Pyle Wagener Cox Glenn Me Dugrall Oleen Panted Wall Swill Pele Greth Cex Sand Imniaz McDourall Inniates McDourally Bassarela Fate

Texas Leaders By WM Annavistediene Batting Recordlist

A garbled Texas league item lists players and teams including San Antonio Fort Worth Dallas and Beaumont figures. Names such as Washington Chatham Fort Worth and Connors appear amid scattered batting numbers and city mentions, outlining a fragmented sports ledger.

WM Annavistediene Acre Novieath Coon Houstensnes Franklin Beaumont Wee Washington Ehrevensrt Criscole San Aniinio Luendetto San Antonys Fort Worth Chatham Fort Weert Ski Wien Metha Fort Wari i Gineile Antinii Rh Jello San Antonie Fhreeanart Shreve Roskerlisne Skiev Anton Rupe Tavart Chivonis Litongeon Meavikoll San Antena Levey Ballas Connors Fore Werth Hates Cutten Mowetan Bronenar Thali HMO Ban

Eastern League tag Mata Pee Paige 4 Kimba

Mata Pee Paige 4 leads Mata team in Eastern League action as Kimba hosts the matchup. Paige tallies key plays and drives in late stretch, lifting Mata to a narrow win amid crowded standings.

Mata Pee Paige Kimba

Tolar Sends Group to Swim Elimination

A group of 13 swimmers trained by Jack Tolar enters the fourth eliminations for the city swimming meet. The event will be held Saturday at Brackenridge Park. Swimmers include Robert Thompson Tammy Haslett Hederick Summers Bobby Guiden Richard Westkampfer Joe Dillikan Roger Tolar James Tolar Jack Tolar Jr Wanda Crouch George Smith Bernard Wolfe Hoss Buckley Hartara McFarland and Yarry.

Jack Tolar Sustéay Brackenridge Park Tolar Robert Thompson Tammy Haslett Hederick Summers Bobby Guiden Richard Westkatmper Joe Dillikan Roger Tola James Tolar Jack Tolar Jr Wanda Crouch George Smith Bernard Wolfe Hoss Buckley Hartara McFarland Yarry

Bowling League Statistics from Broadway Commencial League

Readable text shows standings and stats for multiple teams and players in the Broadway Commercial League. It lists team names such as Service Station VL 2d and Southern Select Beer, plus players like Witherspoon and GAGA, with win totals and points. The fragmentary page references clubs, churches, garages, and various sponsors, forming a mix of league standings and individual scores.

Broadway Burr Maria Welding & Fe W Duran Hakery Ang Cooper Tire Repet Alamo Floor Ce Royal Pearl Christian Church Mit Teo Arte Vaient Wes Jane

Texas League Boxscores and Local Sports Notes

The report details box scores and player names from the Texas League alongside local sports notes. It mentions teams, players, and events including Hunts, Franklin, and Okahoma related competitions, plus upcoming games and community sponsor listings.

Peters Scraps Joe Silva In Hollywood

Hollywood August 4 Lee Nick Peters of San Antonio Texas has cut down lightweights and faces Joey Silva of Los Angeles in a scheduled 10 round bout at 135 pounds. Peters has defeated Mike Belloise and Georgie Wansford recently while Silva defeated Al Reid and Joey Ferrando. The main event could develop into a slugfest with Peters aiming to extend his streak.

Hollywood Lee Nick Peters San Antonio Texas Coes Joey Silva Silva AL Reid Peters Mike Belloise Georgie Wansford Joey Ferrando

Culver National Junior Tennis Sees Californians Dominate

At Culver Military Academy the national junior and boys tennis tournament advances to semi finals with top seeds from California leading in singles. Harry Likas of San Francisco defeats Robert Bensinger of Washington DC 6 2 6 2 to reach the finals as East meets West in the other divisions.

Culver Ind Harry Likas San Francisco Robert Bensinger Washington D.C Stelied Ted Olwwine Santa Montes Calif Larry Dee Culver Military Academy Budge Los Angeles Bab Hawley New York City Bob Bensinger Washington, D. C Ted Ole Wine Santa Modea San Prangsva Jack Kramer Ted Schroeder Glendale Olewine-Kramner Hot Carruthers Coraracha Cal Harpery Ink San Diego Ded Emery Neale Portland Ore Grendsle Eg Anungr Marx Teverly Wills Carruthers Ink Texas Tom Ben Nixon San Antonio Patty Likas Bensinger Glen Gardner New Orleans Hawley Trdti Myces Hob Falkenbuie Hallyword Truthers

Station Hospital clinic tops Alamah Heights Mules in rough match

Amateur ball scoreline shows Station Hospital of Fort Sam Houston defeating the Alamah Heights Mules 3 1 in a tough two inning contest. Aturie Heights rns and Kzava, Hopkins each hit triples for Ure Mediens while Rudes delivered a key homer for the loser. Batteries were Shis and Hopkins for the winners and Bell and Plomibley for the losers.

Atul Station Hospital Club Fort Sam Houston Alamah Heighs Aturie Heights Kzava Hopkins Rudes Pol Los R. Hae Moediens Shis and Hopkins Bell and Plomibley

Women’s Golf Medal Play at Fork Gay Houston

The Fork Gay Houston Women’s Golf Club hosted an 18 hole medal event at the Army Post Course Friday. Miss Jony Turnbull finished second. In the 9 hole tourney Miss J. M. Finn was low, followed by Mrs. Th. W. Volkman.

Mis. L Wilsoi Gay

Stewart sets golf record at Marshall

Dallas champion Lori Stewart Jr. shot 68 at Marshall Country Club to win medalist honors at the Marshall invitation tournament held Thursday.

Stewart Marshall Marshall Lori Stewart Jr Dallas Aew Corse Nannis Marshall Country Club

Rams Edge Fat'n' Forty In A Tight Tilt

The Rams defeated Fat'n' Forty by 4 to 2 at Christy Mathewson Aeid Thursday night. Old-timers challenged youthful Rams but could not overcome early runs as Teo Holbrook, D. Rump, and Dresely contributed key hits. In the field, Rossman and Dresely starred for the visitors while Gambie pitched for the Rams.

Frank Teo Holbrook Wan Atelivery D. Rump Drought Dwyer Stare Xeareteas Lingeta Quentin Rossman Dresely Wlarseat Old-Tiners Ganble Reehtey Balk Rams

Arkansas to win Southwest conference title this fall

Sportlights columnist cites Dutch Meyer of Texas Christian University to forecast the Southwest Conference standings with Arkansas favored. Meyer jokes the best method is to draw names from a hat, as readers debate preseason predictions and loyalties.

University of Arkansas Dutch Meyer Texas Christian University Horned Frogs Arkansas Rice Exas Meyer A& 1 Austin Clarence LaRoche Dutch

Meyer Q K Predicts Arkansas Tough Rival for TCU

Dutch Meyer drew conference names from a hat and named Arkansas first, noting a very dangerous ball club there. He praised TCU’s prospects, conceding the 1938 backfield was unlikely to match last year’s star line but insisting TCU will be in the fight.

Q. K Mose Simms Mose Atripa Katy Dutch Meyer Arkansas Haa Aaid Lable

Texas Coaches Optimistic in Gleeful Budget of Picks

Gilstrap expresses cautious optimism about Texas football prospects as coaches reflect on past selections. Projections place Texas in mid to upper tier, with Texas Christian University possibly rising, and Oregon’s presence noted. Emphasis on finding reliable runners, shifty backs, and consistent fighters to bolster the roster amid uncertain offers and looming spring talks.

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