Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1940

Page

8

Dodgers and Tigers Drop Twin Bills in Pennant Chase

The day’s games left the Reds and Cardinals within reach as Cincinnati topped St Louis 3-2 on a ninth inning rally while Brooklyn and Detroit both lost. Leo Berman’s Reds staged a late rally, and Claude Passeau notched his 15th win. The Indians swept a Boston doubleheader. Ken Keltner powered a 11-1 win as Bob Feller claimed his 22nd victory. The White Sox and Athletics split, leaving Chicago in a tie for fourth place with Detroit fading further back.

Branklyn Dodgers Detroit Tigers Amy J Cincinnati Glove Tor Reds Giants Dodgers St. Louis tBut Reds Gigins Cans Bill Lohrman Lew Tiiggs Linus Frey Ivel Goagman Goobie Frank McCormick Junior Thompson Clyde ‘Shean St Louis Hugh Casey Tihe Gam Dodger Demurs Pete Coscarart Dolph Cwniili Dohnny Mize Ryne Sigenney Jer Orenga Ti Houten Beaunwat J Migde Ate Tren Don Padgett Stu Martin Claude Pesseau Cubs Phillies Dick Lanahan Pirates Boston Bees Garms Indians Boston Fenway Park Ken Keltner Wes Bobby Feller Yanks Chicago Charley Rutling Ernie Botham Tigers White Sox Wiesing Wally Moses Browns Elden Anker Senators Washington

Unclear historical sports listings and city matchups

The text lists multiple city based games and teams with scrambled spellings. It mentions Dallas and Fort Worth matchups, Houston, Shreveport, Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit, Cleveland and other locales. No coherent event or scores are provided.

Schulenburg Park Notes Cupid, Weddings Amid Baseball Losses

At Schulenburg Park WEMA reports Cupid shows up as manager Dave Keane seeks insurance against dating risks after two regulars depart post Sunday doubleheader. Miss Seldenberger wed Catcher Lobpries, Vinoti Pucek tied to Walter Bohut, Violet Isabel tied to Delwin Kooprann as Lagrange Demons suffer defeats and celebrate nuptials.

WEMA Fritz Lobpries Vinoti Pucek Walter Bohut Keding Wee Fini I Pagrange Violet Isabel Duster Delwin UH Kooproann Ne Lagrange Demons la-14 Orange Youkun Liwin

Tri-City Net Stars Triumph in Regional Tennis Match

Pharr-San Juan-Aluma racketeers defeated McAllen two matches in a row. Raymond Miller beat Gene Fowler 6 4 6 3 and Walter Brant defeated Garden Baxter 6 2 6 43. Ernie Richmond and Kay Garza won the doubles 6 4 6 3.

McAllen

Boiling Bally Grimes Suspended for a Year

Louisville report says Burleigh Grimes, once feared pitcher, banned from organized baseball for twelve months by the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues after a confrontation with Umpire Robert Williams. Grimes may appeal to Judge Landis. earlier incidents included a five day ban and a $30 fine last July for protest during a Saginaw game.

Louisville Byrough Grimes Grimes National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues Burleigh Henesaw Mountain Landis Num Saginaw League T. J. Halligan Armyairs Hel Bramnembeer Montreat Indovinke

Officials Named for City Swim Meet at Woodlawn

A list of 19 officials was announced Wednesday for the annual city swimming meet opening Thursday at 3 30 p m in Woodlawn pool The newly added midget division will feature boys and girls 14 and under with events at 5 30 p m Entries close at 5 p m Thursday and the boys division limit is 17 years Regular NCAA rules govern men s events Scholastic rules apply to women and boys divisions Clark Garden was named head referee Other officials include Cotton Branum John McCollum Jack Tolar Lawrence Weber John Dunsmore Lincoln Hershey Allen Reed Herbert Hargis Clarence Welker Martha Dickey dane Pilkington Lionel Schwan Dean Smith Don Smith William Greet William Witt Henry F Mein Francis Wyatt

Woodlawn National Collegiate Association Oo Jeser Clark Garden Cotton Branum John McCollum Jack Tolar Lawrence Weber John Dunsmore Lincoln Hershey Allen Reed Herbert Hargis Clarence Welker Martha Dickey Dane Pilkington Lionel Schwan Dean Smith Don Smith William Greet William Witt Henry F. Mein Francis Wyatt

Box Score Chaos Bizarre Typos From 1934 Mx`

Scribbled lines detail a baseball game with chaotic names and errors. Cleveland and Boston clash as Feller muffs 7, Wilson 7, Dickman 15, while Heath and Spence drive runs. Umpires Rommel Moriarty Hubbart noted. attendance listed as 20,000.

Hashin Smn Cleveland Boston Tins Keltwy Heath Bell Boudremy Weatherly Finney DiMagely Furs Will Sama Spence Trosky Boxa Keltnar Williams Tabor Kelner Willieme Haves Feiler Wilson Dickman Hash T Feller Allen A Allen Wolf Witson Mone Dut Ff Dickmsn Hash Herosiev Winnie Unsing Rommel Moriarty Hubbart Alycendance Factual

Amateur boxing card at SL Gerard's school yard main event Vera

Amateur fights headline a Thursday night show at Peepotiat Veto Athletic club in SL Gerard's school yard starting 8 15 p m Vera challenger to Serna in prior Goldin Blave event and will face Lowvenne aA lyjw. seven other bouts listed with many matchups and exhibition bouts noted along with a return bout next week.

Lenrhy Vera Peepotiat Veto Athletic Club SL Gerard's Vera Serna Goldin Lowvenne Aa Lyjw Serna Ron Otter Kul Dunlor Eilwarda Com Alvarida Raymond Vache Andrew Setzlet Va Philpot Joe Cam Porck Alta Briegenhatm Bee Carnival Ya Tommy Sewell

Taylor Noack Eagles Take Rubber Game From Austin

Taylor Noack Eagles edged Seven Up Sparklers of Austin 19 to 7 to win the series, breaking a 7 to 3 lead as Taylor Noack rallied late. Starting pitcher Sielaff left, Woflord relieved him, with Jay Austin and Luckett also noted.

Taylor Taylor- Noack Eagles Sparklers Austin Theie Litseas Eagle Eagles Jay Austin Aylay Luckett Sielaff Taylor-Noack Woflord

Negro Softball Playoff Series Set At Lincoln Park

The opening game of a three match playoff determines San Antonio Negro softball champions to be played Thursday at Lincoln Park at 6 p.m. featuring Alamo Jewelry against Lott's Grocery. The second game is slated for Monday and the final on Thursday August 2. Lott's Grocery beat Black's Grocery 10 to 4 Monday night at Lincoln Park to advance.

San Antonio P.m Lincoln Park Alamo Jewelry Ieam Lott's Grocery Wiz Lott Black's Grocery Mamo St. Anthony Hotel

Baker Warns Cleveland of Hot Battle for Pennant

In New York the Tigers are praised for their late surge as Baker comments on Cleveland's standing and Detroit’s chance to win the pennant. He credits pitching depth, with Greenberg, York, and Rawl contributing, and notes Yankees and Indians as main rivals with strong arms and solid defense shaping the race.

Cincinsati Neat York Nee York Mmccarthy Danning Lakeman Pos Cine Fies Werber Goofimen F. McCormick H Lemberdt He Arancich McCordh Fy McCorus Biras Thei Bess Otto Witek Donir Aye New York Ec Thompson Trout Fanhrman Thompson Nase Ed Hall Lombard Pinel Reardon Guez Baker Cleveland Hy Morton Iral Tigers Deb Lacensk Cleveland Indians Nahic Fag Fe Wartell Snottalop Charney Gehringer Senk Jiank Greenberg Ounfield Rudy York Gremborg York Igna Delilayer Bonura Couse Rawe Hal Newhouser Johnny Garsten

Superman Still Mat Mystery in Dallas

In Dallas on August 21 Pat Fenley defeated and unmasked the mysterious wrestler known as Superman. The crowd welcomed Fenley’s victory though few spectators recognized the masked figure behind the facade. The star’s true identity remained unclear after the unmasking.

Dallas Tex Pat Fenley Jos Angelo Dallass Superman Fratey

Unreadable Southern Association standings fragment

fragmented OCR notes list teams and players with scattered scores and entries for Birmingham New Orleans Memphis Atlanta Knoxville and Western International events. many names appear garbled or incomplete, with inconsistent formatting and missing context for a coherent report.

New Orleans Birmbuchaw Mader Sud Brenai Juhi Fon Yale Ito Birmingham Marlyntk Horndherer Gleason Bremer Naktenia Moore Bethea Bauers Amt Owera Memphis Knoxville Riderica Polfenderseer Twatdy Kconeft Sinlih Cain Slice

Semi-Pro Baseball Tourney Schedule In Wichita Kans

In Wichita Kansas today the National Gem ornta baseball tourney features ApI memberetta from Iowa against Chicago at 8 pm local time Worcester Massachusetts and Stillwater Oklahoma show later. Yesterday results include Glendive Montana Wilmington and Lovina Boeing field eliminations with scattered scores across Stillwater and Racine Wisconsin.

Aperini Wichita Conia Staniard Meameretta Towa Chitcana Worcester Mans Stillwater Stearn Chawkubure We Wa Tainkin Stillwater Ghia Shieng Racin “Wis

Boys' Club Enters County Ring Event

The Boys' Club tennis team led by Milo Haskinson will enter a squad in the WPA county reunion tourney starting Thursday at HO Wells High School. Entering from the Boys' Club are Santos Delton Henry Resendey Rudy Penn Tom Alcala Tony Rivera Walter Kelly Tory Jasso Mannel Gonzalez Heanzy Peres and Leo Amare.

Milo Haskinson WPA HO. Wells High Sboal Santos Delton Henry Resendey Rudy Penn Tom Alcala Tony Rivera Walter Kelly Tory Jasso Mannel Gonzalez Heanzy Peres Leo Amare

Amateur Baseball Brief Mentions Trades and Players

An unclear clipping mentions amateur baseball and several players in brief, with scattered names like Tay Wiles and Rintiv Wierpem. The text references trades and baking or events, but the full meaning is obscured and not enough to identify teams or outcomes.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tribe Detroit Debs Gaeams AIS Burnley Smith Woodlawn Pool Varsitay Rvoiden Chienca Philiged En Cineiaban 7 Learue Fan Antesio Dallas Eten Fen Worth Clahoms Sao Antonio Olishne Cty Houston Aero Shreveport Tolnn Vane Chicas Zahinztan Louig Bore New Fork Burdon Choe Krooklys Chic Louis Barlow & Waehlauten SL Louis Pel Brooklyn Tintinield Schulenburg Park Dan Cupid Philadeleeda Bustos Philadelphie Mayston Murty Riewo Wyn Rowell Warren Berres Mideany Ehehih Chieas Winth Hoels Galva Herman Leiber Honara Wanor Garis Gireson van Roluys Justine Jomince Sumuracr Raabe ‘Poy Bonure Dalleseannso Todd el Bryean Funn Garme Roms Delphia Chisusig Lanahan Siati Twee Mulenhy Fryet Truck Gut Hy Bane Garmx Ptulen Miller Bares Burton Piltsburyn LODIS Halls Lannion Asmuck Salvo Caspbell Elem Ballaey Walker Vorestart Medwick Visei Waedell Mancuso J. Martin Koy Aa Grange Owrn Marlo Brooklya Marion Martin Reno Casi Hase Urenee Brown Rengd Mize Coscarart Duroches Lispall Yalette Canpilli Grissom Grissin Papires Sears Jurda Parr H. Ola Oureeher Flowers Carleton Cesey Moose Hepp Grenzo Marvin Warneke SI Luis Hoy Ariel Cambie Twoles Cosearart Camil Olen Hee Miner Warnecke Owen Suxlife Durocher Bracklyn St. Wis Ar Bares An Aft Casey Tr Warneke Csilaton Carlet Pike Jordarp Sant Tri-City Burletgh Grimes Splitter Ord Frenrs Kreevieh Turner Canton Brins Chiapman Ruming Tworbake Bite Khel Dabeln Chapman Brunent Bakes Hayes Moxer Narritie Nan Doutle Traneuty Siebert Gantenbein McCoy Philadelphia Chbsoko Lee Potter Fatter Heuser Jone Weusner Quinn Ormsby Alcaghea Ala The Bartell M. Hayes Exkavertle Acroov McCosky Gehyinger Bolters Vouk Appling Higgins Wright I .S.e Taaera Tresh Theese Bullen Ress Ao Kennedy Seeee Rowe Both A Johnson Gordon Itoite Davis DiMaggio Selkirk Roan P Dickey M. Rudfin Skainbuck Selza Kubel Phil Dirk Rowe Elphin Chicuati Slay Cadringer Yor Boars Smith Ross Rosa ¢ Uinwires Buang Ot Howe McKain Quinn Snd Geisel Kaine Attuck Kain Lia Ff Rowe Aff Wapire Greenberg Uleeins Kennedy Ab Fox Butlins Teals Trent Gantentigtn Kenyak Mages R. Chapmon 1Aaeles Jonson Ivbert Selick Jetar Aruneato Police Algusser Buna Hiennes Tee Npknee New Vere Arroz Danteren DiManta Sullivan Trout Aacrtien Koller Vlaux Croant Gordon Duingl Ren Bigall Touik Hettner Grace Wein Travis Sr Ryer Flandworth Carravquel Vey Hudson Iy Eeventh Gamrasamat OS UL Gou Berarding Laabs Iudnich Cutt Susce Auker Case Pofshl Adnich Cage Bloodworth O Faht Basna Hesea Alin Arasquel Balk Rue McGowan Kolis Vine Uervaland ABR Weelkaly Beudrenu Mack Hemaley Ichin Peller Cramer Poax Ie Finney Arash Enewanuel Palen Leonard Brasywell Braswell Falsau Lywlell Harrison Radio Tom Alvarado Rhalalph Figeror Arthur Barriontex Pete Medrano Alfred Mala Eli Dewin Shearnson Yankees Balter Whithr Ben Rals Dicki I Southern Association Rykima Spokann Wenutrhey Vancouver Tacoma Salam Hiram Walker & Sons Inc Peoria Illinois Cadwallader Floria Poplar Tants An Salodn Montclair Fras Fey Kathy Tautou atruMs Vas Ieuway Kehacsier Lei Emi
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication