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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1939

Page

9

Amateur Golf Trials Sparks Youth Welcome Debate

A garbled report discusses under 21 players in a Light’s event at Ridge Park with confusion over stroke counts and names like Mirray and Brooke Backene. Officials reference junior mixed entries and possible errors in scoring as the junior golf scene draws attention.

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Boxing opens Monday at the Texas AA federation meet

The Texas Amateur Athletic Federation boxing event opens Monday with about 53 entrants from Port Arthur to Wichita Falls. Notable boxers include Babe Ritthle of Lubbock, Truett Matcher, and Marcus Baer, plus stars such as Romeo Garea of Bay City, Autrey Wilhelm of San Angelo, and Eddie Ripsey. Teams from Midland, Pampa, and Slaton expected, with San Angelo and Fort Worth contenders fielding strong lines.

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Tee to Green Opposes Sweepstakes In Weekly Golf Match

A fragmented report notes San Angelo Naw Britis Luling and other golfers competing in a handicap tourney near Home conse. Winners and standings are unclear due to garbled text but reference to Teening Tanways and brass greens suggests a local golf club event with multiple players and possible results.

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Great Array of Youngsters in 13th Event

A crowded field of Cantown youths appears set for the 13th event with many contestants practicing at Brackenridge and others from neighboring towns testing their clubs on the toasiey site. Out-of-town players will be allowed to play Sunday without charge and a long list of entrants from Austin Refugio and nearby communities is noted with several promising stars named.

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San Antonians in Record Field at Women's Golf

The event attracts a large field with Patty Berg as a leading contender and many American and English players listed among participants. Local and national figures are noted, including Maureen Orcutt and Charlotte Gutting, with coverage of travel and scheduling details for the tournament week.

San Antonians Patty Berg Minneapolis Pam Barton England Hunt Shhamplon Britieh Ax Bern Bavlen Tong-gane United States Jillny Chapel Hl Finnersaip Maureen Orcutt Enginno Charlotte Gutting Soul Orange Kathy Hemphill Columbia S.C Marion Miley Lexington Dorothy Kirby Atlanta Betty Jameson Be Hury San Antonio Dorothy Trauny San Pran-cisco Bee Tharret Min“eeupahs Iast Gleting Collntt Ware Philadelphia Calidren

Fragmented sports narrative with garbled dialogue

A jumbled passage builds around a sporting scene with characters named Ard Tess Weanling Lia and Mr Giardier in a tense talk. The text weaves in broken lines about a game call, a left hand, and a reference to a president, ending in a question of who will respond amid unclear action.

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Australian duo sweeps US in Davis Cup doubles semifinal

In Brookline on August 12, Que and Bromwich rout the second-seeded Americans Riggs and Cooke in straight sets 6-1 6-4 6-0 to edge into the final, clinching an all-foreign title final for the 58th national doubles championships.

Brookline Mass Cinsy United States Adrian Que Tack Bromwich Australia Secon Bobby Riges Chicago Elwood Cooke Portlarul Orer Quiet Brantwich Harry Hopman Jack Crawford Frankie Parker Los Angeles Don McNeill Oklahoma City Quist Bromwich Gene Mako Jacek Tidball Forergn Kay Stammers Freda James Hammereley England Helen Jacobs Dorothy Workman Miss Dweoks Miss Stammers Hammersley Alice Marie Sarah Palfrey Fatyan Miss Markle Hopman Ay Stammers

Nixon Twins Return From Nine Week Tennis Tour

Ben and Tom Nixon of San Antonio wrapped a nine week northern and northwest tour, collecting about 20 trophies. They won six of nine events, with the brothers often pairing in doubles. They plan to keep the trophies in the family and await the right time to decide on business or further schooling.

Johnny Janes Tom Ben Nixon San Antonio Cours Sakray Tur Manitoba Corpus Christi Ben Hen Tex Glenn Hewitt Uhey Feka Kan Ben Agein Tinals Lwn Spvers St. Paul Toturney Oven Nixon-Nixon Iupeg Bell Tor Meaumont Brillmont Tim Tronky Ane Spason University of Texas University Rice Ren Tam Thas Thaly

Fort Sam Haunton Rams and Fairview Giants Edge In Doubleheader

The Fort Sam Haunton Rams face the Fairview Giants in a Sunday doubleheader at Connepcion Park starting 2:30 PM. Other notes mention Owl Cafemen versus Busieen’s Union, Cementville teams, and the Junior baseball title series with Texas state prospects. details include venue names, start times, and expected pitchers.

Fort Sam Haunton Rams Fairview Giants Theisty Mathewson Fort Sam Souston Owl Busieen Union AL Puao Servier

Jug McSpaden Wins Canada Open Golf

Jug McSpaden captures the Canada Open title in Saint John as a field of pros and amateurs vie for the lead. Details from the round mention notable finishes with Oudnht of Madison and Cihwaal’s strong showing, while Dent of New Jersey places third behind McSpaden.

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Unclear International League update with scattered names and places

Fragmented OCR text shows multiple team and person references across varied locales including Newark Mecklenberg Albany and Rochester. It mentions power, batteries, dates, and several proper names but lacks a coherent event or outcome. The readable facts are insufficient to form a definitive sports or news item with clear stakes.

Kiefer Quits Texas for U Illinois Swimming Change

University of Texas loses world and Olympic backstroke champion Adolph Flofer who will join the University of Illinois next year. The move ends Texas hopes for a strong championship swim team in the Southwest and Indiana region suffers from reduced competition as Flofer departs.

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Splash Seekers Highlight Roman Boat Race Oddities

A scrambled report describes a novelty boat race by the Tuna Lake Sailing Club with unusual rules. Sailors will navigate a two lap course, keeping a foot on one boat while the other is run, as spectators eye the quirky event and prepare for the 2 oclock start.

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Davey OBrien to Play in Dallas Showdown

Davey OBrien, famed pro football quarterback, is set to join the Philadelphia Eagles for a game in Dallas this Saturday night with his signing expected to be followed by an immediate trip to Dallas for the next Monday night clash. He may be named to the all-star roster again this year, as talks circulate about upcoming exhibition dates and potential appearances in New York.

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