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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1940

Page

6

Amateur Baseball Opener Bounces Into Doubleheader

The report covers an amateur baseball opener with a 16 to score, a doubleheader against Bochne and Sux at Bochne. Graves hits a home run for the Gauasere, with details on pitchers, fielders, and scoring highlights, noting contributions from Jobosom Wilde Brant and others.

Batt Antauio Hydro Gaasere Bocrne Graves Hiysro Jobosom Wildebrant Parece Philips Butterita Taylor and Fandssy Hildebrant Fe Berpenus A Bergemyn

Soapboxer Wins Heat At National Derby

Akron Ohio August 12 Malcol McDaniel of San Antonio won the first heat in the van Box Derby but was eliminated in the second round by Robert T. Dondree of Chariston. Fisher edged Londres for the national championship with a 26.68 second run in the finals as 80,000 spectators watched.

Akron Ohio Malcol McDaniel San Antonio Buuthlawth Creamara Getarsa Stoo Lenser Joe Bieampraase Covington Blockton Conrad Fuher Delta Spe Ad Doudree Fisher Fishers Londres Fcot George Smith Dhanp Londice Chevrolet Mir Prise Briths Chevrolet W. E B. Holler Aid tEnight Akron , Beacon-Journal Young McDaniel Dave Younger Detroit Fred Akyon White Plains Smith Chhrins Beyond Plate Londeree

North Side Bronce Defeats Hot in Polo Field Clash

In a Sunday afternoon game at Polo Field Caldwell Brown hurler led Cald Batteries with 19 hits. Rammering offense featured Dan's Cate and Ewauiped Ue Manders. Richy ler Delt hosted the event with Dewalle and Dewalle, Taleulon, Dagowkal, and Tones contributing to the chaotic, noisy matchup.

Buntley Welle Polo Field Caldwell Brown Bravowell Richy Ler Delt Flanders Fatlee Dewalle

Owl Cafe and Perpetual Help in span American League playoff final

Two teams split opening games at Van Daele field as Owl Cafe and Perpetual Help vie for a two out of three series. Perpetual Help won 8 to 5 after a late surge, while Owl Cafe pushed the deciding game to extra innings before falling 6 to 3.

Owl Cafe Perpetual Help van Daele Field Shaughnessy Bunciay Pepsi- Cola To & Owl Cafe San Antonio Merchants Edgar Bergmann Ol Cafe Chita Bettencourt Hilalo Omunn Troins Owl Frank Areos Gilbert Kester Hires Tom Buearostro Butch Carrola Rudy Simon Simon Myrtle Fuller Reyes Lara Abelo Bonnett.ry Carrolaz Moriiéelt Gonaules Girardolf

Ambitious Football Campaign Aims to Fill San Antonio Stadium

Promoters plot a major booster push to open the football season with high attendance and strong revenue. Plans include celebrity games, pep squads, stunts, and aggressive ticket sales in San Antonio, Corpus Christi, and Brackenridge John Reagan areas to retire stadium debt.

Jefferson Corpus Christi Brackenridge John Reagan Bounton Browbesten Guarrantees Corpus Reagan Zens Anatter Buccaneers San Antonio

Aggie Tulsa Villanova Baylor games face demand for seats

AP reports amid anxious signals from the chamber of commerce football committee, with a $35,000 guarantee at stake and 22,200 seats in the stadium at risk. Officials warn of potential firings and pressure on underwriters as teams from Texas pursue high profile matchups and tournament play in a volatile midseason scene.

Krueger Andy Chamber of Commerce Football Committee Aggie-Tulsa Villanovas Baylor Ste Chamber of Commerce Ciose Stadian Orl

Riggs Beats Neill in Rye Tennis Match Upset

In Rye Aug 9 Bobby Riggs defeated Don McNeill 6-2 3-5 7-5 8-4 to reach the Easter Gras courts final, while Alice Marble crushed Helen Jacobs and Mike Jacobs in a separate display. The crowd cheered as the top American players faced off, with Riggs showing patience and counterpunching while Marble dominated the women’s field.

Rye Bobby Riggs Don McNeil Por Dan Gallery Don Ruby Robert Ehigger Bab Neill Riggs Bobby Pont Ameri ¢S Blond Alice Helen Jacobs Mike Jacobs

Wilds and Waters Oddity Beams From San Diego Texas

Report from Duval County owner J L C Bearman describes a bizarre pipe explosion on the Howell lease near San Diego that wrapped around a coyote’s neck. Manuel Hinojosa captured the moment. Beaman plans to publish photos. Also notes a deer hunter praising new guns and advice on reel maintenance.

J. L. C. Bearman Duval County Facts San Diego Texas Howell Manuel Hinojosa Beaman

Marshall Golf Club Championship Contention Narrowed

Dick Martin defeats Jack Tinnin to reach the final at Marshall Golf and Country Club with Don Schumacher upsetting Jimny Goldman. Joe Moore Jr. is eliminated in the quarter finals as Dallas players dominate the semis and set up a Dallas final Monday to decide the championship.

Marshall Marshall Golf and Country Club Dick Martin Don Schumacher Martin San Antonio Joe Moore Jr

Tackle tips for tight joints and fishing lingo

The passage offers fishing advice about loosened joints and ferrules on rods. It suggests wrapping tuber above ferrule for non slip grip when pulling tight joints apart. It notes anglers often use colorful fishing slang, and contrasts two pound bass with 200 pound bass fishermen.

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Bexar Facts Style Snippets Hit Or Miss Names And Notices

A mosaic of oddball notes mentions Paul carbon airplane machinist Leroy Mueller Texas University executive demesior Bel store and Raymond Curry with beer for workers. The column laments weather, local tales, and assorted people from San Antonio, Yorktown, and Fort Sam Houston, with quirky asides on cars and vacations.

Paul Carbon Lweather Leroy Mueller Iyte University of Texas Bel Raymond Curry Thal San Antonio J. Palm

Dozen Trotters Gather for Hambletonian Race in Goshen

Goshen New York August 12 The Hambletonian field looks open with about a dozen three year old trotters possible in the $45 000 pot and a 20 000 plus payoff. Lord Jims son Gentleman Jim driven by Doc Parshall led past winners and favorites include Spencer Scott Kuno Milestone and Earl s Moody Guy. Greyhound the world champion trotter appears on the opening day with Flake in the $2500 trotting horse club.

Goshen N.Y Leask Lord Jim Uack Jim Gentleman Tin John FP. Pavis Toledo H. M Doc” Parshall Agaiast Peter Astra M Goshen Bill Cane Spencer Scott C. W. Phelils Greenwich Conn Fratean Tam Bar Bostwich Kuno Milestone Joseph A. Neville Delaware Ohio Earl Moody Guy Lexington Stably Earl F Shropshire Tony Greyhound Flake

0 Day Duck Season Set by Secretary Ickes for Hunters

Washington announces a 0 day season extension for ducks geese coots and jacksnipe due to larger waterfowl populations The hunting day now runs from sunrise to 4 p m for waterfowl and coots with other birds adjusted Accordingly bag limits remain 10 ducks per day while geese limited to three per day Woodcocks have shorter seasons and other species follow zone based dates October through December The new rule allows possession of the legal limit for 20 days after season end. canvasbacks red heads buffleheads and ruddy ducks limited to three per day with doubled possession in the group The act continues closet seasons for Ross geese swans and a three shell limit on some species.

Washington Ickes Tom Edye New Mexico Oklahoma Arkansas Louisiana Texas United States Alaska Ross

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