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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1939

Page

3

Oilers and Missions Face Doubleheader as Road Record Sours

Tulsa completes a road trip with a 30 6 road record, slipping to 21 victories in 61 games while San Antonio stays atop the Texas loop. The Missions edge past Tulsa 2 0 as Don Jones and Johnson shine in a rugged game, with Valenti Hargrave Novikoff and Schino providing key hits and plays.

Tulsa Oilers San Antonio Tissimis Shreveport Tulsans Eddie Cole Svecord Sol Ions Sis Leas Tietje Ic Shelve- Gole Don Jones Dynamite Dunn Binehes Missions Trent Symes Johnson Tacadelo Brow Eunadello San Antonio c

Coast youths reach net finals at Culver academy finals

Coast youths advance to four divisions of the national junior boys tennis finals at Culver Military Academy. Most finalists are from California, with a New York player joining the field. Top seed Budge Datty of Los Angeles faces Likas of San Francisco in the junior singles final, while Olewine and Kramer lead Santa Monica and Los Angeles in junior doubles.

Culver West Coast Ftnior Foys Culver Mitnes Academy California Larry Dee San Francisco Ad Tos Schroider Glenfale Call Budge Datty Los Ane Gtles Likas Ben Francisco Ted Olew Santa Monica Calif Jack Kramer Los Armneles Yentenday Livesy Olewine Weet Jeol Kua Angeles Patty Reteateu Tey Likas Yally Roburs Renningss Astumeton Terday Terday's Stubin: Matches ,. Olewine Wan Kremer Bab Carrothers Garersdy Juiper Ink San Depo Calif! Na Yee Neate Downing Tom Ant Bop

Mission Box Returns in Tight Play Summary

In a rough sketched game, Dunn and Wattroid delivered solid two baggers. Mulsa and Sani Anthony contributed stolen base and score, with Brow turning a double play. Johnson to Raine and Watwood connected on defensive outs as Watsonfield limited the opposition.

Ouumas Dunn Nowikot Wattroid Din Waiwous Lance Sani Anthonin Mulsa Brow Swift Ee Johnson Te Watwood Raine Bees Cin Halls Ale Cole Jones A Colp Jones Sassersin Ped Pate

Peters Beats Silva In Ten Round Slugfest

Hollywood Aug 5 Nick Peters of San Antonio Texas weighed 185 pounds and defeated Silva of Los Angeles in a ten round decision. The two exchanged blows with no knockdowns as Peters earned the referee Mushy Callahan's decision because of his aggression.

Hollywood Nick Peters San Antonio Texas For Silva Los Angeles Buss Teters

Fight Results From Fort Huron Card Report

A garbled report from Associated Frege covers a fight card in Fort Huron Mich with bouts including Wesley Remev versus Geona Rapids and Armanda Sleths in New York Newark N J. The text is heavily obscured with many misspellings and fragmented names making precise outcomes unclear.

Fort Huron Muca Wesley Remev Geona Rapids

Young Stars Vie in Marshall Golf Tournament Sparks

Marshall Texas hosts four quarterfinals at Savitation golf tournament. Medalist Earl Stewart Jr. of Dallas faces Austin’s Ruck. Edwin McClure of Shreveport matched the prior 68 and draws Texan foe. Jim Geldeman of Dallas meets Don Schumacher. Dan Schumacher fights John Brinain. Edinburg’s Bly Clark battles Glade Water. Defending champion Tommy Ball loses to Luce in Shreveport 7 and 1.

Marshall Texas Earl Stewart Jr Dal‘as Austin Edwin McClure Shreveport Teynolds Smith Dallas Otter Jim Geldéman Dallas Wid Jonton Fottitman Don Schum Dan Schumacher John Brinain Edinburg Bly Clark Gladewater Luce Tommy Ball

Four Softball Games On At San Pedro In City Playoff

Four softball games are scheduled for San Pedro tonight in the city championship playoff. San Pedro No. 2 hosts three games including a clash between First Congregational and Swift, while San Pedro No. 1 hosts matches featuring the San Antonio Machine Supply Company and Pots Tayerh at 7 p.m. The Jest Este clashes with Weynand Grocers and L. B. Price Company at 9:36 p.m. Friday results show Baptist Temple beating Central Baptist 19-16.

Inne City San Pedro No. 2 First Congregational Swift Snch Company Lan Pedro No 2 Reguiar San Antonio Machine Supply Company Pots Tayerh San Pero No. 1 San Antonio Light First Evangelical Church DB. Mallits W. Rutledge N. Rutledge Thoms Nanny Thomas Anderson Woodlawn Baptist Temple Sehlake Voges Apple Helen Griffin Rateris Peters Singies Bowen Elkins Brown Camp Wilson Roberts Priets Helen Griffity Iriple Hame Zurs Chavez Siewkdale

Unclear Pacific Coast League notes and player mentions

Fragmented OCR text lists multiple baseball names and teams like San Diego Oakland and Los Angeles with scattered statistics and battering references. The passage lacks coherent events, dates, or outcomes, rendering a concise news item difficult.

Texas League Boxscores Highlight Oddities and Names

Fragmented box score style text lists players from multiple teams with scattered numbers. The garbled lines include names such as Kennedy, Washington, Moore, Mort Demnrant, and Moyers, alongside team mentions like Geely and Washington. The passage reads as a cluttered sports ledger with mixed figures and unclear game context.

Wels Absh Witereh Cl Moore Rr Meyerzh Laneves Keath Trenver Agia Aras zeOy Vaannehy Hs Wireless Guo Brense Meyex Washinton Moore Jynex Mort Demnrant Daten Kennedy J Wasting Hien Celemoratead Matron Washington Baalertans Geely Ohineten Uals Tenes Rane Moyers Lévy Panne Pybus Demorwn Reac Tiingrana Overman Ton Lecune Pendhirwata Hathos Puiniys

Mission Statistics and Players From a Turbulent Game

A garbled report lists players and stats including Reid Molt Levey Murdoch and Connarg Meyer with mentions of batters, out counts, and fielding notes. It references various teams and figures, with unclear dates and places, noting errors and innings details amid a confused box score style.

Marble and Jacobs Set for Davis Cup Net Final

In a delayed match, Alicia Matte of Wimbledon meets national champion Jacobs in a high stakes tennis final at Maidstone and Southampton, with both eyeing Davis Cup duties. The event features top players like Riggs, Wood, Bundy, Fahyan, and Jacobs, as they contend across multiple court finals and Easter tournaments.

Easthampton Alica Matte Wimbledon National Chimpion Dlelen Jacobs Kerr Miss Jacobs Kay Brimmers Uney Aelnck Aker Helin Wil Barah Palfrey Pabyali Gonamo Calla Arare Southampton Swanky Oo Tevnta Inlawwa Maidstone Phadey Phaying Pil Bomayne Coy Ulla T Tae Humdrum Bouthampton Rigs Sydney Wood Wai Rigg Utg Texan Coloritas Casa Wood Onal Dorothy Andrus New York Mme Ivia Heniotin France Heen Rene Mathie Dorathy Workman Dot Bundy Tha Atheles Cal Mies Jacobs Tra Fahyin Brookne Batite

San Antonio tennis tourney draws few survivors

In Little Rock a San Antonio contingent struggled as Charlene Yaerer and Wille Myzrte Wouls exited early. Doris Jane Hart of Maine edged a scare to reach the next round, while defending champ Laut Faquia from Memphis and Ed Barnett of Little Rock advanced in the men’s singles.

Little Rock Aue San A Tonio Arzaneas Oper Mies Oth Charlene Yaerer Wille Myzrlte Wouls Mik Yarger Baverly Canby Sephettey Medinald Springfield San Antonio Doris Jane Hart Mian Laut Faquia Metnpa Louie Selinpfur New Orivany Ed Barenett Little Ecw

Lone Star League Lapses and Confusing Play-by-Play

A scrambled recap notes a Lone Star League game with unclear figures and stray names. Mentions players such as Ros, Phil, Paul, Ramirez and Warwick in a jumbled account of scoring and fielding. Reads like a torn page fragment with few firm outcomes or dates.

Plannedy Sianmbr Paulytad Tesch Ramirez Uwe Teraty Val Imanpaetiine Rumenta Teta Aix

Four Horses In Double Dead Heat At Cleveland Races

Four horses shared the win in a rare double dead heat at Thistle Downs. Blue Play and Precious Toy battled to a first place tie, with Giggle Lee and Jackey R. Sones’s Blue Ray drawing show money. Odds paid 3.80 3.60 and 2.60, as the field finished amid a fast track and split half dead heats in a five furlong event.

Cleveland Thistle Blue Play Giggle Tee Giyple Yinfo Tose Jarkey R. Sones SRO Ny Derive Acmigon Cggie Lee Eitden Tasauer Precious Toy Marites

International League Results Report

International League scores feature Bathmora defeating Toronto 12 to 3, Newark blanking Tachester 2, Syracie scoring 8.0, Buftade at 22, dorshy Clip R, and Montreal listed in standings with unclear details.

Bathmora Toronto Newark &, Tachester Syracie Buftade Dorshy Montreal

No Hawaii Trip Rumor Leaves Boston Clubs in Limbo

Omar Tam Yawley of the Boston Red Sox dismissed rumors of a Hawaii training tour next spring. He said the report about a Hawaii stay is unfounded and that no official date has been settled, noting only vague discussion with Barnsola and Fin.

Hawaii Boston Aobton Omar Tam Yawley Boston Red Sox Tinwalt Yawkey

Andy K to Try His Luck at Saratoga

Andy K, Millsdale stable two year old who won the Arlington Futurity, is a key entry in the United States Hotel Stakes at Saratoga. The field includes CV, Whitney’s Fight Command, and Water Cracker with Nectatr and Main Man among notable runners. bettors eye the day’s features amid a wet track and a forecast of more heat.

Saratoga Springs EMI Saratoga Andy K Bett Millsdale Stable Arlington Millsiale Whitneys Fight Command Willim Charles Shipman Paryson Eontant Wheatley Stable George D. Widener Johnstown Che Lewis A. Mayers Wilson Inkis Wills Sharpe Kittner Nectatr Wiichever

Amateur Ball Gwl Cafe Team Plans Sunday Trip to Alice

Local players gather at the cafe Sunday morning for a trip to Alice for an afternoon double header with the Aces. The game starts at 2:30 PM. Also scheduled is the Stalion Hospital Medians at Royal spotty Sunday at Cinerpeton Ro starting 2:30 PM.

Gwl Cafe Basehill At & A.m Wavel Alice Aces Stalion Hospital Cinerpeton Ro

Major Horse Racing Card Hails Tapnatown Meet Rumors

Jockeys and trainers prepare for a packed Tapnatown-Chaltedun Levil program with Weather eyeing strong heat in the Weary favorite arena. War Admiral and Challedon figure among top horses as Saratoga hints at a big invitation scene while Maryland traces loom over the meeting.

Agine Lyias Chun'a Jockey Club Viel Laat

Court repairs begin Tuesday in San Antonio parks

Reconditioning of 48 municipal tennis courts in city parks will start Tuesday with repairs at San Pedro Park. Project funded by NYA and city, total cost above 10000 dollars, with 6550 from NYA and 3750 from the city. Nets supplied by Optimist Club, new iron posts, rock wall, and backstops planned. After completion players may pay a 10 cent per hour fee or use courts free if not reserved. Local tournament rounds and entry fees outlined for men and women.

San Antonio Bint Hegla NYA Henry Iltin San Pedro Park Clib Perry-Bisworth Vines Recreation Board Highland Fark Llangtele Brekenidge Park Otto Jeger City Recreation Cepartment Endoes Mall Ely Find Lionstel Piaz Tengem Saindes

FODD Plays Pat Collins at Arcadmost golf tourney

In Colorado at SFRINOS area a slate of arcadmost golf tournament action unfolded with players like Harry Todd of Dallas and Pat Gelling of Chorase Springs advancing. Todd defeated Ruth King of Wichita Falls to reach the next rounds while others such as Padie Stikes and Earle Betty-Hie moved in the lower bracket.

Sfrinos Colo Phivy Ava Inkis Harry Todd Dallas Ruths King Wichita Falls Texas Pat Gelling Chorase Springs Padie Stikes Denver Earle Betty- Hie Sapwion Okin Stokes Thrie Eddie Held Blakes Rand Cane Cele Julin Zermation Cole- Yate Springs Sue Up Derryhill Gatesburg

Miz Diz's Operation Success Shes OK

Mrs Patricia Dew wife of the Cunha ary Dean underwent an abdominal operation Friday. Attendants reported the operation a success and she is recovering. Dean remained by his wife’s side.

Miz Diz Chicagg Patricia Dew Cunha

Grange Hurt In Car Wreck

Chicago August 5 192- former football star Red Grange is recovering from minor injuries after a car accident that allegedly forced him over a curb. His face shows bruising and a cut, and he is currently a mineral water salesman.

Chicago Grange

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