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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1940

Page

4

No. 21 for Munchiff No. 1 thinker tops league

In a long Sunday doubleheader the Dallas Rebels beat the Missions 7-1 in the opener before a 13 inning 3-2 win in the nightcap. Newlin eyes his eighteenth win as Jorgensen belted his eighteenth homer this season. Umpire quirks and a run of tense plays peppered the marathon, with Burns, Levey and Bradsher among the standouts.

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Umpire Coat Debate Fizzles In Texas League

Dallas August 5 The ventous matter condeming Texek teague umpires was tabled again. Secretary Milton Prite says no official complaint exists, so the issue will be dropped. The league favors blue coats to reduce color confusion and to cope with heat as players and writers note various opinions.

Felix R. McKnight Dallas Texek Teague Serge Cuels Umps Milton Prite Texas League Fons Pree

Three-I League Scores Mixed With Narrow Victories

In the Three-I League Bqunaville defeated Cedar Rapids 42 to 22 while Clinton won 55 to 2 over Motive. Springfield 3 Watertos 6 and Deeutir £ 2 Madison 1 appear in the page with uncertain figures.

Unclear OCR Baseball Box Score Summary

Fragmentary score notes mention Clarke, Levey, Bilxore, Hausman, Stevens, Hanning, Manning, Municker, Murty and Kalig in a pitching and batting context. Details are garbled with misspellings and missing context, but indicate a late game RBIs and walks with multiple players named. No coherent game result or complete lineup present.

Clarke Levey Tworbone Bilxore Bane Wasterling Hausman Stevens Tainlay Bile Rune Iy Joninus Balla Hanning Unio Widitches Tne Tanning Atk Mannings Murty Kalig Municker Manning Iart Ant Ran Antonin Millad Ss Thine VHP Ent Tonite Wilnow Palme

Toepperweins Begin First Tour in 15 Years

San Antonio's famed shoot duo, Ad and Mrs Toepperwein, launch their three month exhibition tour ending in the Dakotas. They resume after 15 years away, with Mrs Toepperwein still boasting high run records and a celebrated 1907 endurance mark by Ad. The act opens under Winchester and Western carriages in Detroit, then tours Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota.

San Antonio Mr. J Ad Toepperwein Famus Ada Yen Toepperwein Junder Winchester Western Cara jMidge Detroit Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Dakotas Lave Meny Montgomery Country Club San Antonio Fair Grounds

Unclear historical basketball box scores and team notes

Fragmented OCR text lists multiple basketball game scores, lineups, and batteries across teams in an early era. Names include McDougal Wag ener, Vitamdernager Inn Packs, Harrell Ween, Paul cne, Hendrickson Gearhnnier, Rid Chum, Louisville Columbus Minneapolis, Hoefer Rolandeon Hankins, and June Milwanulers. Contains partial scores and player pairings with unclear dates or places.

Kenesnece Minneapuis Columbia Loulaville Milwaukee Imiianapania Fy Doe Indianawatia Gil McDougal Wagener Fintony Vamdernager Inn Kame Toledo Hoo Tak IO Iapindel Harrell Ween Kansas City Dea Hatterton Himal Schulisver Lindell Benhillips Bi Paul AO Watisna City Haven Clifford Hendrickson Gearhnnier Rid ‘Chum Luning Ono DOO Vni Louisville VNU Brevhver Tickacek Hugham Columbus Hate Hirrett Warner and Jew jMinneapolis Miwanker Hoefer Rolandeon oMirow Hankins Denning Dedeiing June Milwanulers Ratarine Gurbark

Woodlawn Sailing Club Race Impresses Despite Fluky Winds

The Woowann wave CHU etd its mind series race on Sunday with 23 boats competing on the Woodlawn course. Perel, skippered by Sulm, led from start to finish while Shamrock, led by Marcus O Neal, finished third in corrected time as the first Black Cat. Walter Boley aboard Miss Ruth led the series with .788 percentage, followed by O Neal at .714. The Woodlawn Sailing Club monthly meeting is set for money night at the clubhouse on the lake, called to order at 5 p.m. by Commodore Bob Rudie.

Woodlawn Teimeung Sul Jhy Perel Sulm Shatter Admules Shamrock Marcus O'Neal Walter Boley Ruth O'Neal Woodlawn Sailing Club Lake Money P.m Bob Rudie Inba Shaffer Ais Sharrock Tahiti Dor Hable Aayaod Glorianna Rudy Herwick Miss Roth Walter Ruler Lady Li ‘Wailure Dicroll Bam Clyde Crutchfield Misa Snivs Kitty Hans Hamilions

Texas League Boxes NO. 19 for Pollet Cats Pivide

In a Texas League page filled with line scores and player names, Shreveport and Fort Worth games show high run totals and mixed pitching. Key names include Pollet as pitcher and several offensive stars like Davis and Bertram, with multiple players racking RBIs and hits across both contests.

Pollet Cats Tulse Huvaten Abhi ABILO Fort Worth Palleto Daupbello axAbreu Pian Moseley Genet Wyse Speer Sa Houston Merullo Glenn Shreveport Davis Wawel Bertram Mur Iroma Weraster Vexilleh Greenbece Davia Pollet Washington Simontacchi McDowell Ay Merullo Walikus Crosa Taylor Linton Andrews Oalia Tonys Nurtaush Angle Balla Iwobune Campbell Sinontanghi Cannes Leeshune Pileke Antonélh Nin Greenberg Dama WeDowell Green Wyse L York Jones Ho Rms Bortram Jett Fort Worth Bewes Oh Fulsa Fi Euanon Te Hares Fowler Vl Hemor Pit Morales Lau Crusder Kouw Uslor Gina Gina Sih 1020 Tuytor.2 Stace Bo Crane Yorksea Wiseman Eomny Haltel Secare Tiverd Karen Marshall Wilks li Enth Evors Olsen Murdhall Rude Walthus Cecns Juninus Donaldwor Winnetts Johnson Mnerifier Crawford Veuthie Maye Meratio Johnon Waltkuay Stith Wilka Wash Jettrieg Chatham Nrurk Ty Kush Hallety Rang Wilke Lor Wika Cartright Agen Abyr Yeron Tulsa Honeton Tink

East Texas League Ter oe Fir Amm Fio

East Texas League details show teams and players including Mallet, Kinderturh, Bratt, Wayne, and Tongviewe with multiple abbreviations and unclear affiliations across a fragmented page. Names such as Maxters, Texniking, and Kepp appear amid scattered city and triangle marks, reflecting a partial sports roundup.

Bratt Wayne Tenelorson Wi—& Witkin Ryle Maxters Bates Bulgare

Span Am Loop Perprtl ACIP WOR Iusy pace in match

Span Am League action Sunday featured Owl Cafe downing Cans Hiontil Hotel 8 10.8, sending Owl Cafe into a first round playoff vs Hires Pepsis Cola. Continental’s playoff bid ended with a defeat to Van Daele, as Hires beat Continental 8 to 1.

Perprtl Acip Wor Iusy Rensor Rnce Downing Owl Cafe Hires Pepsis Cola Cans Hiontil Hotel Way Dace Field Prospect Hill Continental van Daele Hires G. Heater Ramer Olson Fordyce PUAG Coe Butler Milley B. Marines Railnas Bergman de Baiohes

Rory Yedd Wins Broadmoor Invitational Golf Title

In Colorado Springs Rory Yedd, a Dallas native, defeated Earle Berryhill of Sapulpa 6 and 4 to win the Broadmoor invitation. Yedd played two under par on 14 holes and one over on 17 in the final round, amid a large gallery. Berryhill opened with 72 at the turn, while Codd was runner-up in the Western Amateur.

Colorado Springs Colo Rory ‘Yedd Texas Earle Berryhill Sapula Okla Berryhill Superfati

Sailfish Sweep At Pt Isabel Rodeo Records Fall

At Pt Isabel on August 5 the annual Valley fishing rodeo drew anglers from several towns. Clyde Cowden of Midsland won the sailfish division with five sailfish boated, followed by R. J. Montgomery of Rio Honda in second and E. H. Russell of Harlingen in third. Charley Barbera of San Antonio won the tarpon class, while Mrs. Charlotte Sewell of Corpus Christi took wormear's champion. Other events and scattered results listed include multiple fish counts and regional participants.

Port Isabel Aig Manny Clyde Cowden Midsland R. J. Montgomery Rio Honda E. H. Russell Harlingen Charley Barbera San Antonio

City girls softball revival sparks second round clash

City championship event lists Bet Furniture and Household Furniture clubs as top seeds in Major A and Parish division, with Grand Rapids Furniture facing Jaques Cracers in a 7 p m game. Men's and mixed events follow at Pedro Park and nearby venues, detailing four first round matchups and individual player names across teams, with scores and lineups provided.

Say Pedro Path Grand Rapids Gaan Pedro Park Diodaten Jaques Cracers Sacred Heart Uoer-Cola Ran

Local Softball Playoff Set Amid Tilt for League Title

In Los Angeles Heights, the Ling Ayles Heights Softball League schedules key games. Tar Lers face Martin's Playboys for the second half title at 8, while Thompson's Tavern, First Pair champion, meets an opponent at 4 to decide the league tie. Sunday playoff action includes First Congregational vs First Evangelical, with Lionsfield hosting. Defeated clubs face elimination as Mexican Christian remains the sole undefeated team heading into Thursday's survivor round at 1. Admission is 10 cents.

LOS Anchles Meicuts Tlaygey Ling Ayles Heights Eaison Jlieh Martin's Phayboys First Congregational First Evangelical Cure

McNair Goes Home to Rest Up After Slump

Chicago White Sox veteran infielder Eric McNair was placed on furlough and chose to retire at his own request. He plans to return to Meridian, Mississippi, to rest until spring, citing worry and inability to relax as factors in a sharp fall in hitting this season.

Eric McNair Chicago Atte MecNair Chicago White Sox Yolusi McNair Meridian Miss White Sox Elmer Winenagtner Oklahoma City Texas Teague Winegarten Ron Rayne Evangeline

Teasing prediction for Betty Jameson at Pebble Beach

Harold Scherwitz reports San Antonio golfer Betty Jameson, defending her women's national title at Pebble Beach, with Ted Menefee predicting another win due to her consistency. He notes Betty’s 74 after defeating Menefee 71 over their local course, and mentions Patty Berg’s pro status.

Harold Scherwitz the Light San Antonio Hetty Jameson Pebble Beach Calif Ted Menefee Betty Patty Berg

War report contrasts sports and news coverage from Scotland raid

A Nazi air raid on a northeastern Scottish golf course is described in two styles. One version mimics a war correspondent account with sirens, bombs, and players seeking shelter. A second sports oriented rewrite treats the scene like a round of golf, noting bombs “play through” and questions about strokes and ball enlargement.

Scotland Sports London Uhr Royal Air Sosre St Andrei

Ex San Antonian Stars Shine in Bombers Rally

Ex San Antonians dominate regional play as the Blekumi ANebed Bombers surge with Randolph Pledd Rambi and others from Brooks field Wheeler field and Kaninson making key contributions. Veterans and youngsters, including Johnny Collins, Spot Teard, Copelin, and Henton, lead a confident charge.

San Antonians Randolph Pledd Rambi Raschall Btad al Kreiner Fickam Crum

Amateur Baseball Roundup Shows Mixed Results Across Lakeside

Fragmented recaps depict multiple Sunday games with teams like Longhorn, Somerset, North Side, and Hydra Gas. Highlights include Batteries Guzman and Meato, Henry’s, and a 12 inning stretch. scuffles and near comebacks color a busy afternoon across Richterfield and Fort Worth venues.

Longhorn Aitmond Guders Longharn Munry'e Cafe Somerset Besra Steelo Annnedy Seaves Munguia Barbers Someruet If Heney'y Vivdro Gansers Etterlae Lo Amilar Guerrero Richterfield Sir Antone Blues Bandas Caldwell Wid Spencer Concepcion Park Locano Eines Downey Taylor and Hildes Rent

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