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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1940

Page

9

High School Dream Game Practice In Austin South Leads

Forty eight varied groans hit the University of Texas campus as 40 all star high school players prepared for Saturday nights annual dream game. North and south squads, coached by Dutch Meyer and Homer Norton, tighten strategy during coaching school sessions with record attendance and high stakes.

Austin University of Texas Texse High School The North Associated Press

Kempf Wins Big Shoot at County Schuetzenfest

Rudolph Kempf of Gantomo captured the gold at the forty-eighth annual Cilies pir county Schuetzentest near Fredericksburg. He led 97 shooters, earning the title for the second straight year after Claude Noble in 1939. Barotra Creek and nearby teams, including Barotscreek and Mearcreek, followed with scores ranging from 475 to 484, while Gratown claimed the team medal.

Fredericksburg Rudolph Kempf Gantomo Schweleen Roenteste Ciliespir County Schuetzentest Kempf San Antonina Claude Noble Bunday Cnet Charles Kunkales We Tor Milton Herbert Weber Herbert Devnwelre Luang Gratown Wo Mubre Seoond Barotscreek Mearcreek Tivydale Hubertus Senarfschuetzen Inst

Laurel ABN TPE Ten stakes purses loom large

The Laurel ABN TPE Ten stakes and overnights total around 871000 dollars with 460000 expected in main purses. Washington Park and Hollywood Park hosts showcase races featuring seasoned campaigners as Beyt and Flying Streak vie for top prize money and recognition in a season highlighted by rich dehy at Washington Park and strong entries from notable stables.

Bnthen Selim Washington Selina Renee Vate Trolverulty Herbert Mt. Woulfs Neculassin Washington Park Col Ethel Mure Ao Mialiod Werth Jakr Lowenkivin Hoth Sivestrm Sirenk

All Hema Self explanatory UW Blindt Cartpenteil

Fragments describe a self explanation task at UW with unclear terms and garbled phrasing. The readable parts reference Hema and a blind carpentry or cartpenteil concept, but exact actions, dates, or participants are not provided. The item appears as a scrambled note or OCR artifact lacking coherent event details.

Broadways Bowlers Lead In Crowded Standings

In a dense bulletin of bowling results, top averages are listed for players such as Westin 208 and Baker 248.640, with numerous names like Kneupher, Wilherspagn, and Kallis featuring in lines of scores and standings. The report includes club names, venues, and assorted figures, highlighting individual totals and team placements across events and divisions.

Broadway Commeretal Bragady We Parr Servine Roatheen Selene Bere Cooper Tiem Hordan Loor Baer NuGrape Botthns Co T. G Wok Burlshardh Tensman

Miss Hicks Leads Western Derby Golf Opener

Elizabeth Hicks, a bold hurdler turned golfer from Long Beach, blitzed the first round posting 38 40 78 for a two stroke lead over Mary Agnes Way of Menominee. Elaine Williams and Mrs Dan Chandler tied for third as the four day Western derby event began in Chicago.

Chicago Elizabeth Hicks Moreland Hicks Long Beath Mary Agnes Way Menominee Mich Miss Hicks Halle Elaine Wiliams Ghiewpa Dan Chandler Lindlas Texan

Halibut Tale Reflects On Age And Food

A fragmentary dispatch notes a playful, unclear remark about halibut and aging. The garbled text mentions a vacation theme and a bureau making a statement, but details are incomplete.

Wahnington Abel Bureau of Feveries

Resume Sales At Saratoga Fire Sale Returns Tonight

Saratoga Springs Aug 6 The Saratoguy smauns Jeanine auctions resume with 49 bead and 43 buddlog racers, including three large consignments from Tollle Young's Greekview Farm Paris Ky, KYOL ANd Co Holly Beach Annapolis Md and J C Keene. Sires listed include Trop, Kantar, Arthelsial IT, Burgoo King, Gallant Sire, Jack High, Bold Venture and American Flag. The sales run nightly this week building to a climax Friday with A B Hancock Clatobny stud offerings.

Saratoga Springs Roy Saratoguy Smauns Jeanine Auctions Consighiments Tollle Young Greekview Paris Kyol and Company Holly Beach Annapolis Imore Trop. Kantar Dap Arthelsial Burgoo King Kentucky Jack High Bold Venture Dean Valjean Tne A. B. Hancock Clatobny Stud

Dismiss Suit for Godoy Earnings in Brooklyn Court

The suit by Louie Boney a widow against Arturo Godoy’s heirs was dismissed in State Supreme Court. The case sought earnings from Godoy’s early North American fight career and alleged rights to funds. The court allowed a motion to file an amended complaint within 20 days.

Brooklyn N.Y Louie Boney Arturo Godoy Way Wwry State Supreme Court Boney Godoy Irs Abcession Mieres

Dunlap 1933 Winner Enters U S Amateur

Georges T. Dunlap, the 1933 national amateur golf champion, entered the current season to challenge for the U S Amateur title at Winged Foot Golf Club Mantntoneck New York. The field lists 173 entrants for qualifying stroke play on August 27 and August 56.

New York Georges T. Dunlap Uns Winged Foot Gulf Club Mantntoneck N.Y U. S Donlay Ehnes

Kusenberger Wins Golf Sweepstakes at Fort Sant Houston

Benno Kusenburger dominates the Weekly 2011 sweepstakes at Fort Sant Houston with an eight stroke handicap. Charles Kiwn finishes strong in second place as Lt. Arhart Malening leads others. Next week play will resume at Be gain.

Benno Kusenburger Movidus Fort Sant Houston Senand Charles Kiwn Liettenant Arhart

Eaton Hurls Win in Evangeline Contest

A muddled report notes a win for Eaton in Evangeline play versus an all-star squad. The account praises a standout pitcher, mentions a shutout effort and a halted game, with unclear details on teams, dates, and locations.

Eaton Ace

Women Play at Riverside Park in Brackenridge Event

The Brackenridge Park Women's Golf Association will hold a handicap medal tournament at 1 a.m. on Wednesday at the Riverside Park course.

Riverside Brackenridge Park

Louisville Beats Columbus 4-3 After 26 Scoreless Innings

Louisville broke a 26 inning scoreless stretch with a 4-3 win over Columbus. May Dickson lasted five, Louisville rallied for two in the seventh to chase May Dickson, with Waner and Wagner limiting Columbus to seven hits. Columbus fell three and a half games back of second place Minneapolis as St Paul beat St Louis 5-0 and Indianapolis won 3-2 over Toledo.

Associated Jresh Columbus Louisville Gulanels The Birds May Dickson We Colonels Iiim Dim’ ‘Wervel Charles Wagner St. Paul Bill Swilk Kramer Wade McLingall Wintecornee Lovan Weal Hon HO

Corcoran Proposes Another Golf Revival Idea

Corcoran suggests a one day champions tournament featuring top amateur greats like Jones Evans Culmet Goodman and Turnesa to spark renewed interest in golf. He argues a pre world series event could showcase former champions and revive amateur golf appeal.

Chicago Sia Gly Rere Corcoran Nytory Muantevt Cot Coreprain Loucamment BGA Golf Fhlis Wail Erally Franns Oulmet Chick Evans Bobby Jones Dors Sweetser Jesse Guilford Amater Welt Dite Ryans Guilford Onimel Jones Corrorin Dwyer Morrow Max Marstoh R. Johnston Johnny Goodman Bud Ward Wile Turnesa Johimy Fischer Owe Son Tattle U9 Army Harry Varden Edward Riv Amiutene Covent Evatts

Champions Credit for Title Highlighted by Amateur Club

Sportlights columnist notes Art Veltman guided the San Antonio Merchants to an upset win over Randolph Ramblers in the Gi Maur league final, praising his management and calling him the game’s best amateur mentor. The piece laments declining amateur baseball and credits Veltman for elevating local play.

San Antonio Merchants Randolph Ramblers Art Veltman Veltman Manseer

San Antonio Soap Box Derby Finals Draw Huge Crowd

Enthusiasts pack Akron and San Antonio events as Malcolm McDntel leads the champion field toward Sunday eliminations. Broadcasters KYBA and KABC commit half hour programs, with about 25 000 spectators expected to view the derby action including notable prize watches and grand displays.

Geews Uay Sony San Antono Malcolm Columbia Mubial Claine Jcome San Antonio KYBA KABC Einner

Cleveland Pays Weatherly Amid Team Turmoil

Cleveland managers face infighting as star fielder Weatherly confronts suspension talk. Reports say a $500 bonus was promised to keep him from banishment while umpires monitor conduct.

Cleveland Aub Ray Weatherly

Texans win in Culver tennis meet amid scattered results

Opening rounds of a national junior tennis event began at Culver Hililary Academy as Texas entrants posted mixed results. Notable outcomes include Douglas Woodsykie of Los Angeles advancing, while Chadilek Johnson of Germany faced defeat. several Texas players won in early singles rounds before weathered play, with Ray and Fort Worth competitors among the hopefuls.

Culver Culver Hililary Academy Chadilek Johmson Gernlads Fa Tu Dror Wes Palm Beach Fla Ty FS Douglas Woodysiee Los Angeles Wien Th. Wihow Dacksieille Ben Weil Corpus Christi Wann Stuckert Wilwaukee Wis Walter Privy Fl Paso May Dywinyt Pepa Bel Dumler Mestinray Gilnhonn City Billy Tobola

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