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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1939

Page

13

Amateur playoff to resume at Van Daele Field

Wet grounds at Techfield delayed the city amateur baseball championship between Randolph Piolt Ramblers and Guadalupe Aguatec. It will resume next Sunday with a doubleheader at Van Daele Field as A G Roemer, local commissioner, confirms. A separate Spanish-American team gathering toward Laredo was canceled.

Techfield Randolph Piolt) Ramblers Guadalupe Agtece van Daele A. G. Roemer Roemers of Hire, S Teague Gil-Stars Laredo Gale

Babe Still Best Hitter But It’s Golf

Babe Ruth, famed for home runs, proved still dangerous with the golf club. He won an amateur driving contest before the White Mountain Open with three drives averaging 260 yards each.

Babe Golf North Conway Babe Ruth

Prospect Hill Merchants Dominate Helotes Boilermakers 12 0

Amateur baseball notes a big win as Jamie Gugsen earns four hits and leads Prospect Hill Merchants to a 12-0 victory over Helotes Boilermakers. Gusken dominates with 32 strikeouts while Suche contributes a homer, as tight early play gives way to a one sided game.

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U S Wins Track Carnival in England

London Aug 7 United States dominates the International Track and Field Meet at White City. Bouncing Billy Watson leads with a double in the broad jump and shot put, the U S team scoring decisively over Great Britain and Germany. George Varott wins the pole vault and Us record efforts spark the victory.

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Liberty Rifle Club Shoots Highlight at National Title Meet

A Liberty Rifle Club event dominated by team and individual marksmen as scores topped 1000 points. Cline, Read, and Pennington led Liberty entries with high precision across skeet and rifle stages. Prizes and plaques awarded to top shooters from Liberty and San Antonio. details include scores and placements across multiple events and distances.

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Victory Helps Parker Cause in Southampton Doubles

Frankie Parker of Hasadle na California and Don Merit of Oklahoma City won the Southampton invitation doubles title, defeating Robert Riggs and Elwood Cooke 6-4 4-6 6-4. The victory lifts Parker into contention for Davis Cup selection as part of a standout pairing. Addie Stokes of Denver then upset Todd of Dallas 4 and 9 to win the Brandmoor international golf crown.

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Mission Statistics Rye Tennis Waring oF tin PAgLOD Brads court

Fragmented report lists players and results from a tennis event including Dorith Mr wwidy Santa Sana Calth Bunice Dean Ban An Vonio Teri and Mary Arnold. Esmpla from Minn and Sally Chidréax are noted with unclear scores. Names appear with cities Los Angeles New York Hollywood.

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Softball Notes From Night Games At Bichler Field

The Lutteran Softball League report covers Monday night action at Bichler Field. Key players include Adelina Favelly Theron Roles and May Martine with multiple hits and two runs each. Coaches Maney Y Mel and Tee Fention Directo Wager Binken present lineup details and game highlights.

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Softball playoff slate set for San Pedro Park Monday

Four playoff softball games are scheduled at San Pedro Park as teams vie for division titles. The program includes First Congregational vs. Sqift and Company, Postoffice Clerks vs. Weadinwin Methodist, Barbera Sports vs. Baptist Temple, and Carl Pool vs. Pub Me Service, with the winner advancing to face Best Furniture for the girls’ title. In Cincinnati, the American Professional Football League schedule opens with the league-run campaign set to begin on lumber 21, featuring St Louis Gun nets against Columbus professionals.

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Pam Barton Returns Seeking Golf Laurels in Naraton

England's Pamela Barton returns to top form after a year off. She headlines the NAMM championship at Naranton, Connecticut, August 21-26, with Patty Berg as a strong rival and a field including Kirby, Miley, Lawson, Collet, Hil, Tiernon, and others.

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