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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1941

Page

5

Randolph Club Ramblers edge Span-Amer club in key city cricket meet

Randolph Ramblers defeated the Span-Am club 2 1 4 in a doubleheader at Van Daele field as Hanna and Murtell homered for the Hamblers and Garza, Evans, and Murrell contributed multi hit efforts. The win boosts Randolph toward the state title and strengthens their lead in the city major league meet.

Randolph Fle Ramblers van Daele Field Texas T. A. A. P Randolph

Otaro All On Hand For State Tournament Tonight

Johnny Janes reports the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation state boxing championships open at the Municipal Auditorium in San Antonio with 60 bouts planned over three nights. Top fighters from Austin, Port Arthur, San Angelo, Fort Worth and other cities arrive for weigh-ins and pairings set by Delos Fishel, promising several championship-class bouts.

OTARO Johnny Janes Antonio Texas Municipal Auditorium Lone Star State Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Alamo City Up. Tm Sharp Tourney Delos Tavkney Ité High Point Wedtetiny Oeht Werepes Moughacc Arlo Roye San Angelo Johnny Pernles Austin Morris Gaptonn Port Arthur Andy Eagleton Fort Worth Tom Atha Tae Royo Sucmer Perales Royse Wichita Falls Corona Adtra Carl Hilger Carp Bowie Eagleton Glenn Edwards Fort Sam Houston Pennsylvania Dello Texas Aemy Tetter Shampion Ray Antonioset Roger Sanchoz Robert Delgado Simon Luna Clim Cobirrubias Algo Ute Army Anty Jon Holler Randolph Field Tesyt Bat

Tickets On Sale All Day for State Boxing Championships

Tickets for the state amateur boxing championships go on sale Monday at the Municipal auditorium ticket office. Reservations may be made by calling G-7401 and held until 7:30 p.m. After that time, reservations lapse and tickets return to sale. Prices match the last district tournament: $1 ringside, 75 cents reserved, 50 cents downstairs, 35 cents balcony. enlisted men admitted to balcony for 15 cents.

Municipal Auditorium Fame Ainsfarm Witl

16 Year Old Makes Golf Ace at Brackenridge Park

John Helphert, age 10, in his tenth round, hit a hole in one using a No 4 iron at Brackenridge Park. The ace came on an 155 yard shot into his early game, with Bil Stalcomb and Victor Jouftray witnessing.

John Helphert

Cubs Secure Wallie Eaves in Brewers Trade

Chicago outs acquire pitcher Wallie Eaves from the Milwaukee Brewers for an undisclosed amount. Eaves reported to St Louis today. Cubs also optioned pitcher Wallie Page to the Milwaukee association club.

Chicago Chicago Outs Today Wallie Eaves Mil Waukee Brewers Eaves One St. Louis Cubs Wallie Page

Barmen Win Junta Series In Weekend Doubleheader

The Lone Star Barimen, a strong semi pro club, won a seven inning game 10 to 2 over La Hinth club of Laredo at Techfeld Sunday after a 54 to 9 morning setback. Batinen captured a 2 to 1 court win in the afternoon.

Lone Star Barinen Moning la Hinth Laredo Techfeld Oncouner Ite Batinen

Charlie Hernandez Pitches No-Hitter

The Preaped Hill Creamery nine swept a double header Sunday at Sealfield with Charley Hernandez pitching a no hit game against Topo Giles. Burn 1 the opener. The Creachery took Wat Lili, a to 1, Dye Barnen scoring their only run. Hernando r om three consecutive errors. In the Witten, the Dreamers donated Oran de Oro, 4 Wy 2, 7.

Hill Creamery Sealfield Charley Hernandes Topo Giles Burn Wat Lili Dye Barnen Hernandur Dreamers Oran de Oro

Kraft Winner at Broadmoor in Invitation Golf Final

Colorado Springs Aug 11 John Kraft of Denver a schoolteacher and proud duffer claimed Broadmoor's Invitation championship by defeating L B Maytag 8 and 7 after 29 holes in a dramatic finals shootout.

Colorado Springs Colo John Kraft Denver Broadmoor L. B Maytag Gojrade

Competent Officials On Job At TAAF Ring Show

Competent boxing officials for the state amateur championships are listed for the TAAF Ring Show. Referees include Trehle Mack Frank Flores Fernando Visidis and Tera Young, with two timekeepers, seconds, a dressing room supervisor, and a tournament physician coordinating the three night event at the municipal auditoriums.

Atate Twesdy Ani Moniclpal Aye Trehle Mack Prank el Pancho" Flores Fernando ‘Visidis Tera Young Amd Jug Mh Fingzite Jitger Otto Josrr City Recression Department Gy Recreation Bu Vic Sebi Anpliicer Fehuitz Tite Hid Stich Si Imma Rapredy Tolinn Fae

Buddy Lewis Leaves August 19

Gastonton, Aug. 11. J. K. Buddy Lewis, outfielder for the Washington Seniors, is scheduled to go to Port Maggie as a qualifying selectee from the Gaston County Nod 2 selective service board. Local clerk Crimpton noted today.

Gastontan, CO

Corona Again Talks Retirement In Boxing Ring

Corona, the Port Artair welterweight and two year Golden Gloves finalist, hints at retirement after his recent marriage. He cites weight class limits and fading boxing fever as reasons, noting Golden Gloves rules cap competing in the same division after three years. Friends expect his retirement to be definite, though past retirements lasted briefly.

Morris Coretta Port Artair OgaIn Tus Nathrally Eeldem Corcan Golden Glover Corona Golden Gloves Morris Wren

Tennis Tournaments Stir Newport and Rye Circuits

Don McNeill of Oklahoma City defends his national title as top seed in the Newport Invitational. Wayne Sabin of Reno reaches the Rye final after defeating Frank Packer of Altadena en route to the semifinal, with Kramer and Schroeder claiming doubles at Manchester. The Arkansas Invitation features Wilking and Nixon, while the Essex County Club hosts the women’s invitational with Katharine Getz contending.

Newport Don Meret Oklahoma City Grindale Calif Gardiner Miiley Carol Gable Pia Bryan 'Biyy Grant Tieats, G Jack Kramer Tas Humvion Ic Seixas Philadelphia Bobby Carrothosy Coropado Falksnbure Fuers Frank Kovacs Vireinta Fenden Shalr Qearbaxs Huey South America Frank Getty Sarnia Aplte Wiether Bayley Riggs Don Mmcneill Kar Los Angeles Mamchester Mass Arkansas Caty API Hil Wilking Southeen Ater Ublvercity An Por Nixon San Antone Wei Nana Yeuterday Qyer Alor Gorn Leonard Dronsce Mei Kaneass City Qng Craigo Paris Vexas Lock Nfegles Xulle Mtown Hetara Wolter Poore Gblahonm Moary WML Deitel Oklshyma City Oerinsted Cratea Ani Reto Sownre Kanaas City Hamiplonahig George Wallace Sevith Dhunkhger Philline Hatz Es Joonskin Rye N.Y Sesterday Essex Country Club Pawling Tommadud Alice Barbie Miss Getz Werth

Bushers Slug Diz Dean Hard In Exhibition Game

La Crosse Wisconsin August tb , Divey Dean a once great pitcher allowed 18 hits and four runs in four innings as the Whaconshi-Mimiesdin Teague all stars defeated La Crosse 6 to 5. Dean started on the mound for La Crosse in the Wisconsin State Pro league action but took the loss.

LA Crosse Wis Aug Dean

Atlantic City Battery Tournament Rosters and Players

The atlas page lists teams and lineups for a regional battery tournament. Names include Gil, Pletcher, Pasck, Smith, Lanabon, Arhluoter, Blarrad, Lekeman, Tardlanng, and more. It notes Catwmnyin Cstiat searme and Lovinviila matchups with numerous player entries and positions.

American Association Atlas Rowlix Tedlau Wolls Paul Gil Pletcher Pasck Eb Bask Smith Lanabon Arhluoter Blarrad Lekeman Catwmnyin Cstiat Searme Ahlywauker Ratuanes Taltericas Campbell, Welland and En Sables Tlokion Iain Manley Aritwnaicie Trong Boo Buileriess Aiver Tat Barrett Peon Kanan Ley Tallerion Irjusr Marlowes Trecan Wintxarner Spindel Reece Rame Tales MUP Hhaltpelees Haidyiekwon Ronn Aon Wirkkolla Winngeraer Starahany Lovinviila Iret Zanveds Penenares Lonlavilly Batterina Ieiey Rilne Lolavie Iesse Falterlay Itullon yEauaction Wow aMt Kine Raaly Daoning Rens Finmings Ravine Fitter Petebyce Andy New

Semi-Pro Baseball Title Fight In Texas And Georgia Trials

Semi Pro ball action spans Waco and Baytown with the Texas and Georgia champions in contention. Reports mention a Sunday game, looming rounds, and a clash between regional clubs as futures race toward the finals. Local teams like the Ethiopian Clowns of Miami and other contenders are noted in the dense, error-strewn recap.

Waco, Aig the Weapons J Baytown Houmbto Gilers Denver Leo Nighite Buford Lowl Deneve Aram Aurelia Sires Tomorcon Mirmi Theefle Rait Orin Ton Pura Evuhit Bi Jack Jakuck Forenne St. Louls Browne Donbie Chete Bagihail Aperd Beslely Wichita Kur

Jalopy Derby Feature Leads Card as Sick Promoter Delays Races

Jalopy Derby results crown Beeddle top in the feature with Olbei winning a 20-lap event. Wade Bedell and Sherman chase, while Alywn claims second in another. One heat lists Lathringer Elbel Beelie Dede ll and other races postponed due to promoter’s illness. next Sunday restart planned. Easten League scores show Wilkes Barre and Scranton leading in early results.

Beeddle Sac Bimednyab Devil's Bow Feiling Lee Sherman Olbei Lough Gallg Wade Bedell Shermad Alyn Jerry Lae Peshtheins Aly Lathringer Elbel Beeléll Bedell Stipp Witmer Flowers Dedell

Oakley Wins Southern California Amateur Tourney Title

Buc Oakley of Palos Verdes defeats Olla Dutra of Los Angeles Wilshire 8 and 7 in the 36 hole trial for the three day Southern California Amateur Championship. Oakley, once Craig Wood’s assistant pro at Mamaroneck, earned $500 for the victory.

Long Beach Calif In & Blaze Buc Oakley Neacy Palos Verdes Sou California G. A Olla Dutra Pee Los Angeles Wilshire Golf Club Oakley Urute Wood Mamaroneck, N. C

Connie Mack Signs Tobin for His Staff

Philadelphia Athletics announce the signing of Pat Tobin, 24 year old right handed pitcher from Little Rock, to join Connie Mack's staff replacing A Lavilt who was claimed by the Cleveland Indians on waivers. Tobin, a former three league agent, has been working out with the Athletics for about two weeks.

Philadelphia Athletics Pat Tobin Little Rock A. Lavilt Tean Cleveland Indias Tobin Decatur Tobin Miso

Sun Wins Feature Race From Dinah B at Sunny House

Sun wins a feature race against Dinah B in a 20 yard muteh at the Sunny House races on the Johnean Grass Patch off Hich Way. The purse was 100 dollars. The event was tiring and a tentative agreement was arranged in four weeks.

Dinah B Hich

Pfeiffer Dominates City Tennis Doubles Victory

Pfeiffer and Wyes staged a strong comeback to win the men s doubles title in the city tournament. Corvel and partner delivered a notable performance while Goldbeck and Dulining reached the finals but fell short 2 6 6 4.

Jesse Piniffer Lesmis Kite

Snavely Prepares Cornell All Stars for Bears Clash

Cornell coach Carl Snavely drills the College All-Stars on defense at Batcher Field for the August 28 game against the Chicago Bears. He aims to keep some plays secret, expects two-a-day workouts behind closed doors, and promises hard defensive work to counter pro opening schemes.

Byanston Carl Snavely Cornell Khows al Chae Chicago Bears Art Collers All-stars Batcher Snavely Dyeie Allestars Bates

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