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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1939

Page

13

Randolph Eyes State Title After City Baseball Win

Randolph Ramblers defeated Guadalupe Aztecs twice to claim the city title and set up a Texas Amateur Athletic Association state championship battle. Highlights included Mirke Brown driving home the winning run in the opener and Tarry Vonesh delivering a two run homer in the seventh inning of the second game as Woodyard pitched a complete game.

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Knothole League First Round Games Set at Conceapclon Diamond

Optimist Club announces Knothole League playoff pairings with Jefferson vs Poe at 1 20 p m and Edgewood vs Tech at 3 p m on Monday at Conceapclon Diamond Irving and Harris receive first round byes in the opening round.

Conceapclon Jefferson and Poe Edgewood Tech Irving Harris

Amateur Baseball Victories and Draws Span Sunday Card

Amateur baseball notes highlight Reliable Battercage defeating Hot Wells 6 to 4 at Faye MReal Irving field, a 6-6 8 draw with Henrys cafe, and multiple other local games. Brmaeth, Pena and other pitchers are named with standings and scores from Dilley, Station Hospital Medicos, and Continental teams across various venues including Lions field and Stonewall.

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Marathoners Play 60 Innings in Los Angeles Area Softball Game

Marathoners played a 60 inning softball game in Los Angeles area as part of the Alamo Athletic Association league. Mission All Stars led Alamo All Stars 61 to 44 when rain halted play Monday afternoon. Proceeds funded park upgrades at Lincoln Park. a 12 hour game could follow later this month.

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Last unbeaten clubs tangle in softball city playoff

Two undefeated teams meet Monday at San Pedro Park as Corrigan and The Light clash for the city softball championship under double elimination. Corrigan beat Porst Congregational Sunday School and other clubs. The Light defeated San Antonio Public Service and more. Early night games feature Starling vs Gri Antento Public Service and Harriman Price Christian church.

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Softball league standings and player notes mixed text

Fragmented OCR records show softball league names and player mentions including KIRTS WRCREATION LEAGHE and AUTOMONTE LEAGUE. Mentions of teams, players, triples and divisions appear with many garbled names and unclear dates.

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Two Sparkle in City Swim Meet Headlines Mixed

In a noisy city pool meet Tomo Lanery and Pelipe Mc Minn led wins in multiple events as Medina and Garza also placed in boys and girls divisions. Top performers included Medina in several styles and Tony Esquivel advancing to finals.

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Natators top Rivercrest in Fort Worth meet

Olmos Swimnility club hosted the UL meet at Rivercrest Fort Worth on Saturday. The Natators totaled 48 points to place first ahead of University Park Dallas Country Club and Rivercrest with strong showings by Frank Swan and Jack Tolar Jr in multiple events. Dean Smith and Roger Buelley also posted podium finishes as records were challenged in junior and senior freestyle and breaststroke races.

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Strickland's West Coast Grid Jaunt Ends In Loss

Strickland's team faced a costly defeat on the West Coast after a canceled game and travel expenses strained finances. A rally by two Pacific Coast players led to a 12–0 Southwestern victory over the Texans in San Antonio, with Daevell Tully scoring a late point after a 3R-yard drive and Sam Boyd contributing a big play.

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West Texas New Mexico Midline at 16 6 Babbock 11 4 1 Be Spring Ul

Fragmentary text mentions West Texas New Mexico midline and scores or measurements with names like Babbock and Tavmesa, Clovis option. Unable to determine a clear event, date, or organization from the snippet.

Golf Pro Feuds, Fatal Caddy Shooting at Club

James B. McParland, a renowned amateur at Huntingdon Valley Country Club, was jailed on bail for involuntary manslaughter after allegedly swinging his driver in anger and killing his 11 year old caddy, Kllemming, with a blow to the head. The incident, occurring near the fifth tee, led to the caddy's death at Abington Memorial Hospital two hours later.

Philadeltilia James B. McParland Hittingdon Valley Pollet McParland Fanses Jim McFarland Jr Huntingdon Valey Ward Klemming Tefp Eaddy Klemaming Abington Memorial Hospital

Speer Wins Valleys Junior Golf Title in Harlingen Sprint

San Speer of Mission emerged as the Valley junior champion at Harlingen with a 36 hole total of 4% under par, earning a silver trophy and an expense paid trip to San Antonio for The Light's tournament. Other top scores included Anicete Villaca 189 and Roy Cardenas 181, with multiple players from Brownsville and Mission among the standings.

San Speer Rilo Grande Valley Brackenridge Park Mision Hartingen Maggie Solis McAllen Tydner Valley Crows

Three Golfers Advance to Playoff in Pitt Open

In heavy rain, three colorful golfers reach a first playoff for top money in the $10,000 Dapper Don Open. Gene Garazen from East Brookfield led with seven over par after 72 holes, then Ryder Cup veteran Denny Shute from Wy Va followed, tied by Ralph Guidant of Madison. The playoff prize lists $250,000 for first, $125,000 for second, and $1,000 for fourth. Vic Ghoza from Dent, Nev finished fourth after four rounds at Woodland County.

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Regional American Legion junior baseball tourney opens in Jackson

The American Legion junior baseball regional tournament begins in Jackson with teams from New Orleans and Little Rock competing. The afternoon games feature Tank from New Orleans and others, as Arkansas picks up victories and close matchups unfold.

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City Tennis Finals Highlight Local Tourney Contests

In Brackenridge Park, the city tennis finals feature Woklie Myrtle Young and Francea Marels in the women singles. The men's doubles final pits the Hick-even Brothers against Gorden Pease and John Braubach. Mixed doubles saw Brawbach and Miss More Vig 10 Lake defeat Pfeiffer and Mins 6-3 6-3.

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Texas League Box Score Fragments Hit With Mixed Detail

Fragmented box score from a Texas League game shows Georie A off Mirtteid with runs, Debernig relief, and Oklahoma City in the middle. It references players like Wilke, Mullin, and Washington with multiple innings, hits, errors, and base on balls across a muddled scoring line.

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East Texas League notes and scattered player names

Fragmentary East Texas League snippets list players such as Palestine, Henderson, Jeter Raumann and Lawman along with scattered team and score fragments. The unreadable OCR yields partial names and numbers, offering a glimpse of local baseball or football activity without clear outcomes or dates.

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