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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1940

Page

8

Portrayal of Madcap Maxie Harr Shapes Next Title Picture

In New York on August 6, reports suggest Madcap Maxie Harr may be edged from the field as rumors swirl about who will win the September title. Proposals from Detroit, Pittsburgh and Washington swirl around Broadway studios as Maxie eyes prospects to land the final sketch. Potential prize remains eight thousand dollars as the gamble continues amid the costly race for the elusive crown.

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Promoter Jacobs signs Garcia Arellano bout plan at MSG

In a tentative lineup announced for September 12 at Madison Square Garden promoter Mike Jacobs arranged a ten round bout pairing middleweight Steve Delloise and former champions Geferma Garcia of Los Angeles and New York’s own. A proviso requires Garcia to face Augie Arellano in an eight ounce engagement on the Billy Conn Bob Pastor card next week while talk swirls of a future Bomber versus Bobby clash.

Cagmpians Mike Mwelgonmm Peto Ken Yul Wash Detroit Chiene Washington Bobby Habiakes Gabor Menendez Bill McCormick Griffith Starm Pretty Boy Bill Pittsburgh New York Harvey Royle Smoky City RB. K[ Mellon Pittsburgh Mellons Steve Delloise Geferma Garcia Los Angeles California Mike Jacobs Madisons Square Garden Garcia Lehtia Augie Arellano New Billy Coun Bob Pastor

Where They Play Tuesday Evening Schedule Mix

The clipping lists a mixed slate of high school and college game locations and matchups across cities including Fort Worth Cleveland New York and Chicago. Teams such as Cleveland at Chivas, Warrhinet at New Fork, and Bayt tierude appear alongside regional venues and dates for late October events.

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Postponements Hit Major Races Across Cities

News from New York and other hubs notes several postponements and altered schedules for upcoming horse races due to entry shortages. Authorities cite low entry counts and logistical doubts, with dates ranging from August to September across cities like Boston, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and Chicago.

African Leader Aims to Unite Major Nations

A muddled dispatch from the Associated Press highlights a prominent African leader courting unity among key nations. Names and places are partially garbled but reference to cities like Detroit and Cleveland hints at international outreach and regional diplomacy efforts.

Box Score Jumble From Scrambled Report

A fragmented score summary lists players and hits in a noisy recap. Names like Turk Pus Werth Sullivan Urubace and others appear garbled, with unclear teams and positions. The text hints at base hits and innings but provides no coherent outcome or event.

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Amateur Boxing Show at South Flores Street

Lyndall Wiskinson presents a South Side Athletic clubs amateur boxing event at 2800 South Flores Street Tuesday night with main bouts and semi finals. Audie Gonzales faces Johnnie Mel Churchin in a 119 and 120 weight clash, with several other fighters including Dan Silva, Pete Binsino, Joye Velgano, and Joe Trilla featured.

Johmny Keller Ponds Jeeps Lyndall Wiskinson Wid South Side Athletic Clubs South Flores Street Audie Gonzales Anecks Johnnie Mel Clurchin Fear Hehters Brooksfield Hye Moongawela Ony Riverside Will Bey Amnon Dan Silva Pete Binsino Joye Velgano Joe Trilla Wil Riu Delain Windy

Old Arms Come Alive as Major Leagues Heat Up

Heat sparked a late-season surge as pitchers dominated. Silent John Whitehead, recalled from the minors, blanked Detroit 4-0 in six innings before a rain halt, while Mel Harder and Schoolboy Rowe led wins for Cleveland and Detroit respectively. Jimmy Foxx connected for his 25th homer with one aboard as Whitlow Wyatt shut out the Giants 6-0 for the Dodgers.

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Murra and Gibson Lead NPGA Qualifiers at Hershey

Mike Murra of Wichita and Leland Gibson of Kansas City won top places in a 36 hole NPGA qualifying round at Hershey Pennsylvania. Twelve pros competed with Murra and Gibson securing advancement to the next stage.

Murra Gibson Kansas City Mike Murra Wichita Kan Leland Gibson Repristal Hershey Te Sele

Three-I League Ran Cedry Rania on SL Watpelion 7 Ctherg

The fragment references a Three I League event with Ran Cedry Rania and SL Watpelion seven and Ctherg band ante. Details are unclear due to garbled text but implies a sports or league note with team names and a score or count.

Cedry Rania SL Watpelion

Canning Kids Shine On East Tennis Tour

In Rye New York August 6 1967 the Canning siblings Bill and Pat break new ground as the first brother sister duo to tour the East in tennis. Bill underlines his rise through coach George Hudson with wins over Arthur Proshacka while Pat dominates Biba Madden as their father funds their push. Also advancing were Bobby Riggs Don McNeill Welby Vanstorm and Grace Mulloy alongside top players like Alice Marble and Helen.

Rye Bt Canning Bui Til Patricia Canning Court John Hope Doen Dorothy May Bundy Pat Brower Bill Sone George Hudson Hig Frank Kovacs Bob Harman Hudson Bii Bobby Riggs Wil Mam Rob Peacock Elwood Cocke George Toley Bilthas Arthur Proshacka Hartford Conn Biba Madden Dimaiin Plains Mass Cannines Bobby

Reds Never To Use No.5 Suit Again

Cincinnati Aug 6 In a somber report Reds officials said the No 5 uniform worn by 29 year old catcher Willard Hershberger will not be used again Hershberger died last Saturday during a visit to Boston His roommate Bill Baker and trainer Richard Rhode opened his battered suitcase revealing five letters including one from his mother Maude Hershberger of Three Rivers California The team noted Hershberger had been despondent for several days and left behind a razor and other personal effects including references to a nurse and a broken engagement dating back three years

Cincinnate Willard Hershberger Cincinnati Reds Boston Lew Riggs Reds Soflelder Hershberger Richard Rhode Big Mother Maude Hershberger Three Rivers Bill Baker Riggs Good Samaritan Hospital California

Jacobs and Dodo Bundy win in local tennis rounds

In Paducah Kentucky Frank Parker exits in the third round of the men s division. Miss Jacobs and Miss Marble advance with Helen Pedersen of Stamford and Valerie Scott of England also progressing. Pedersen beats Dean 1 2 8 4 in San Antonio while Mrs John Var Ryn defeats Nelle Sheer 8 2 1 2 in Austin Texas.

Helen Pedersen Stamford Jonn Wuanlee Dean San Antonio Texas John Var Ryn Austin Texas Nelle Sheer Milam’ Beach Fla

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