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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1940

Page

11

Double Round of Fights Decides TAAF Champs

San Angelo boxing report from the A A F state tournament shows second round complete with state champions Andy Eagleton and Arthur Carona among winners. The event produced multiple knockouts and decisions including Tom Allen and Morris Carona overcoming opponents in welterweight and light heavyweight bouts.

Taaf Champs San Angelo Andy Eagleton Fort Worth Owen Smith Ban Aarelo Morris Corana Por Arthur Elberk Yous Sin Angelo Tom Allen Tex Melvin Walker Howell Born Lubbock Jaxber Loltand Wichita Walls Ibd Cowan Stephenville Manuel Alvarado Odessa Morris’ Carona Port” Arin Libert Yves Aan Angelu Leonard Lendticka Dick Dasksont Austin Drelalon Addie Brock Abilene Cowen Knockout Cound Steen Luton Ang Kopp Aaver L Wright Deefalon Bart Alexande Ayer O. Broda Dydwunz Aubrey Wilbrim Birabenville Clem Cobarrulsier Mon Antonio Andy Engieton Fork Worth Ayer Owen Smith Sah Anzyso Sleepy Buconust Calni Power Itlion Kurt Worth Wichita Falls Johnny Farinetto Port Arthur Val Johanson Gon Angelo Aver FA Allvedde Decizion Butch Haney San Antonin Ym Roy Abbott Lunbock Tom ‘Aura Mell Walker Wichitam Faux Jay Turner Wer Jack ‘Carter Corana OB. Berita Fort Arthur Teo Brady San Antonio Bert Samnmaulat Aubtly Tay Prion Johnny Perales Rer Ratty Alee Nockout Junior McLornin

Lectures Begin at Aggie Coach School

At the Texas A and M coaching school Homer Norton coach of the national champion Aggies will open a series on gridiron tactics. Also lecturing are Harry Viner Southwest official and coaches Funny Wilson Sik Bikes and J G Keys.

Goad Bation Texas A Homer Norton Napoleon Inst Srason Agri¢ Eleven Harry Viner Bouthwest Ducu New Miles Funy” Wilson Sam Houston State Sik" Bikes University of Georgia J. G. Keys Lubbock High

Winter League Softball Meeting and Tonight's Games

A Winsfer Softball League meeting is set for 7 20 PM at the Y M C A. Henry A Guerra a civic figure will again play in tonight's Latin American Sports Association tournament action at San Pedro park diamond 3 with Elvin clubs facing Luise Couh No 2. Quailty Printers meets Rangel's Place in the preliminary series.

Y. M. Ga Realrady Henry A. Guerra Konight Luise Couhcll San Pedro Park Latin-American Sports Association Eglany Camara de Comerciantes Menudeo Y Pequency Industridies Luries Wien Quailty Printers Rangel Champioin

Vendome Life Ends In France’s Military Elite

Philippe de Vendome born in Vincennes prison, rose to top military and social ranks in France. He claimed never to sleep before being carried to his couch drunk each night, and died January 24, 1727 at age 72. Tomorrow: 18 college degrees in whiskey family.

Aed Undine Vincennes Kang Travee Philippe de Vendome France Thes Vinvethes Vendome

Huisaches Open Polo Title Fight in Cleveland Duel

The Huisache polo team of Texas meets Blue Hills of Philadelphia after a dramatic overtime victory by Chicago over Kansas Bee in the opening round at Cleveland. The national intercity polo championship resumes with Huisaches to play in Cleveland.

Huisaches Cleveland Ohl Chicago Texas Blue Hills Philadelphia

East Texas League lineup and player notes

The East Texas League list shows Marshall, Hatterle, Jackson, Reeder, Young, Martin and Jordan for one team with Binton and Ganas, Smith, Hende, and others. Texarkana entries include Sparks, Davis, Hilma, Joyce, Williams, Irwin and Kelley among players. The fragment references positions, scores, and crowd notes from a game or roster card.

Marshall Wy Gox Lorry Hatterle Jackson Reeder Young Martin Jordan Binton Ganas Smith Hende Vlign Poz Sparks Davis Crowd Hilma Joyce Texarkana Atiz E. Williams Irwin Faltow Kelley Korp Barbola Engis

Evangeline League Scores Report

Opelousas defeats Rayne 4 to 2 in a high scoring game. Port Arthur edges Lake Cherian 5 to 1. New Thorna defeats Alexandria 8 to 7. Lafayette records a 8 to 7 victory over LakeCherian in a tight contest.

Opelousas Rayne Port Arthur Lake Cherian New Thorna Alexandria Lafayette

Houston Shotgun Artist McNeir Wins Grand American Title

Forest McNeir, 65, of Houston Texas, shot a perfect 200 straight to claim the Grand American trapshooting crown at Vandalia amid talk of North American clay target supremacy. Lola Hall of Strasburg Missouri won her fifth female title as Fred Tomlin of Glassboro New Jersey took his fifth pro title, while dramatic backstory highlighted McNeir’s comeback from a 1940 accident that led to a wrist amputation and later a full return to competition with a gun hand sewn back on.

Vandalia Will Laver Long Way Lennne UK Antother Hampion Forest McNeic Houston Texas Lola Hall Strasburg Fred Tomlin Glansboro N. J McNeir Oly Te Jose Big World Hacky Monet Houston Fire U. S Antwerp British Isles Queen Anne McNet

Four Champs Back For Soaring Meet

LOCKPORT Aug 32. Four champion sailplane pilots and a score of aspirants will compete for $2000 prize money at the United American open soaring contest August 24 to September 2. Robert F. Blaine in charge of arrangements announced today. Stanley Corcoran of Joliet and William Prescott of Glen Ellyn hold the national record for motherless light in a two place sail plane, aiming to boost their mark of 10 hours 15 minutes of continuous flying.

Lockport Til Robert F. Blaine Stanley Corcoran Joliet William Prescoté Glen Ellyn

Fight Results From Haven Conn Featherweight Bouts

In Haven Conn a series of boxing results list Leo Foduk and Chiewro 134, Julie Koon 132, with sparring partners including Harry Jeffrn and Jackie Wilson. Other matches show Jackie Jurieh 119, Kio Men, Hal Barreto 128, Bobby Ruffin 104, Mike Piskin 148, and Paul Cortlyn 34.

Wrone New York Hal Barreto Bobby Ituffin Drew Mike Piskin Paul Cortlyn

Pee Wee Reese Returns to Louisville After Injury

Harold Peewee Reese, 21, Brooklyn Dodgers shortstop and Louisville native, arrived home to recuperate from a broken left heel. Doctors predicted out for the season after the injury at second base last week. About 26 residents greeted him at the airport without prior notice.

Louisville Harold “Peewee” Reese Louisville Sanders Brooklyn Dodgers Helalid Peewee

Texas Vets In Top Match At Brookline

In Brookline Massachusetts the national doubles tennis tournament opened with damp courts as top American teams faced second round tests. Wilmer Allison and Johnny Van Ryn were again highlighted in the men’s draw while Patricia Canning and Virgit a Welfenden remained threats among the women’s field, with many leading duos expected to advance with little resistance.

Texas Vets Brookline Mass Longwood Wilmer Allison Johnny. van Ryn Jack Kramer Montabello Calif Ted Schroeder Los Angeles Patricia Canning Loz Angeles Virgita Welfenden San Francisc Katharine Winthrop Boston Helen Pedersen Stamford Frank Parker Beverly Hills Gallf Don McNeill Oklahoma City Bobby Tuggs Chicaga Welby van Horn Gardnar Mulloy Geral Gables Flo Henry Prus Aff Seattle Alice Marble Saran Palfrey Valeriy South Mary Hardwick England Langword W. C. Choy China John Paltrey Earl Bartlett Joe Evert George Lytteton Rogers Ireland Frank Froehling Chicago Joe Hunt Ted Ole

Southeastern Conference to enforce clean slate athletic code

Mike Gonner, new commissioner of athletics for the Southeastern Conference, vows a clean slate starting September 1. He warns schools to conform to all rules and regulations, suggesting possible penalties up to $1000 fines or suspensions for fair play violations, to be imposed by the conference executive committee.

Jackson Miss Mike Gonner I-school Albanty

Walter Winchell Vacation Guest Columnists July August

Walter Winchell is on vacation in August with a guest columnist daily and returns September first. The piece reviews the situation, notes reader expectations, and teases the replacement by Hope while recalling Winchell’s style and the Cleveland hometown angle.

Walter Winchell Auger Winchell Colnson Ror Hop

Theis and Blatz Beer League Standings Report

Individual standings list numerous participants by name and number across divisions. It includes Blatz Beer sponsored standings with player scores, team affiliations, and noted high scores such as Wright 230 and Treuter 194, plus league sections like TURNERS WEDNESDAY NIGHT LEAGUE and MOTOR COACH UNION entries.

Theis Lark Bet Blats Mat Rakoe Cole Ak Gbr Dali Kend. Inc Trevis Ride. & Law McDonald Cienoris Pepyi Cole Daulveni Alwmy Billant Sup Mo Sit Aif Dairytanel Satan Blatz Beer H. i GJ Rodrigure Bikiz Beer Relke Rodrigues Mitchell Berdax Black Rogers Mills Davia, Mipsky Lawson Welters Morlun C. N Sales B Ly Houne W. A Collings Bradfield Tucker Vogel Newnan W. T Ringer J. T Matisks Hulud Ais Megrhig J. ‘Biegler Hy Eoidter Duba H.R Hastings Jordan Caveta Ther R. Br Redes J. Ds Granert BAM Hesaphill Wright Rowan Turners Relnuex Wright Eisenhauer Imalan Schuster Weltens Elwen Rethwia Reunare Thomas Tet Aweta Ugne Motor Coach Union van Lust Pet General Dent Eh Credit Union Burlat G Funeral Kaufronn’s Shaw Jowgley Ti Mayer Nowotny I. i Dunkerburger McCahon Collier HLI Alain Feual Glave AL Conway Stone Mandy-Andy Dunkelberger Lragis Suir H. Ea Glass Lenz Man's Snow Jewelry Hp Ferréri Marcell Lore Ges Treuter Jaytaon Buckner Zimmermarin Dresch Baker Hicks Mucth

Pharamond's Get Get Tops Saratoga Yearling Sale

At Saratoga Springs Kentucky the Pharamond get group powered the final yearling sale of the season with top price for a Pharamond colt out of Shell Hole selling for 4000 dollars to J. B. Partridge. The 90 head sold grossed 37,125 dollars averaging 920, with 13 sales and 593 yearlings totaling 1,226,725 dollars and averaging 1870.

Saratoga Springs Horsefirst Pharamond Iz Pharamond Shell Hole A. A. Baldwin J. B. Partridge Partridge Aiso Nott Chieshaw Corlin

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