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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1940

Page

9

Double Round of Fights Decides TAAF Champs

SAN ANGELO Aug 21 17 With second round fights complete officials set semi finals this afternoon and finals tonight Three state champions survived last night Addy Eagleton Fort Worth state middleweight champ Owen Smith Port Arthur welterweight Morris Corona Port Arthur scored a first round technical knockout over Elvert Yoes San Angelo Tom Albright Fort Worth light heavyweight won third round technical knockout over Melvin Walter Wichita Falls More winners included Butch Haney San Antonio and others with decisive decisions knockouts and technical knockouts across weight classes in a packed program

San Angelo Addy Eagleton Fort Workh Owen Smith Ban Aukelo Morris Corona Port Arthur Elvert Yoes Tom Albra Fort Worth Texas Melvin Walter Wichita Falls Butch Haney San Anton Feight Wellerwelzit Lorrane Ilorin Mr. Calm Tony Irennaky San Aningin Stowell Steen Lubbock Jonper Fiddie Brock Abilene Cowan Steen Harris Ano Kong Wright Devlalun Mark Alexander Austin Alem Cobarrublan San Antonio Wemockout Andy Gr¢leton Owen South Bloopy Teoaati Osu Pewee Jialton Fort “Wayth Melvin ‘Walker Wichita Pulls Johnny Farinolin Fort Arthur Hardohanson Ban Angelo Allerdge Berney Hewitt Dectalon

Lectures Begin at Aggie Coach School

At Texas A and M coaching school in College Station, 160 high schools junior colleges and college coaches gather as Hamer Norton opens a series on gridiron tactics. Harry Vitter discusses rodeo rules. coaches Pony Wilson Sikes and Keys also spoke, with Sikes from the University of Georgia.

Texas A Hamer Norton Napoleon Alo Harry Vitter Pony" Wilson Sam Houston Silks" Sikes University of Georgia Lubbock High

Winter Softball League Meets Tonight

There will be a meeting of the Winter Softball League tonight at the park. Henry A. Guerra, prominent in business and civic life, will again wear his team tag and seek a second straight victory for his Mexican Chamber of Commerce outfit in today’s game against Lajas Club No. 2 at San Pedro Park. Also on the Latin American Sports Association’s old men’s softball tourney card, Guerra’s team confronts Lammers Me Svar at Menudeos Pequenos Industriales.

Henry A. Gherra Don Hie Tags Wil Bry Mexican Chamber of Commerce Tomphy Lajas Couch ci San’ Pedro Park Dam Latin-American Sports ‘Association Guerra Ane Mexicana Menudeos Pequenos Industriales Rangel Latin-American League

Vendome: Birth in Vincennes Cell Marked a Marshal’s Rise

Philippe de Vendome, born in Vincennes Prison to a political prisoner mother, ascended to France’s top military and social rank. His odd boast was 51 years without true sleep, carried to bed drunk each night. He died January 24, 1727 in the same prison cell of his birth. Tomorrow: 18 Whitney family college degrees noted.

Pintope de Vendome Field Marshal France Vincennes Toy Kuve Buttomarson Fee Wahples Merend Philippe de Vendome Meid Marshal Andron Vinecetwes Vendome

Huisaches Rally in Cleveland Polo Opener

National intercity polo championship began with Chicago defeating Kansas 8 to 7 in overtime. Huisache Team of Texas faced Blue Hills of Philadelphia next, as the event kicked off in Cleveland.

Huisaches Cleveland CINSI Chicago Kansas Huisache Leam Texas Blue Hills Philadelphia Tony

East Texas League Card Notes from Marshall and Texarkana

Fragmentary box score style note listing players and batteries for Marshall and Texarkana games. Mentions names such as Jackson Reeder Youre Marlin Jordan Hinton Gunes Daves Kelley Koppy Bathola and Irwin with incomplete inning and score fragments.

Marshall Jackson Reeder Youre Marlin Jordan Hinton Gunes Smith Myl LO Baz Henderson Ks Daves Gad Toy Texarkana UN Tyler Baller Willams Irwin Dale Bey Kelley Koppy Bathola

Evangeline League Scores Roundup

Evangeline League results show Geeta 4 Rayne 2 and Port Artive 7 Lake Charles 5 8 New Sbern 2 Alexandria 8 Lafarette 7 with multiple games recorded. Standings reflect varied outcomes across the league as teams compete.

Geeta Rayne Matches Port Artive Lake Charles New Sbern Alexandria Lafarette

Houston Shotgun Hero Triumphs Through Trials

Houston trapshooter Forest McNeir, 65, conquers adversity to win a major championship at Vandalia, earning a royal title in the same era he lost a hand and leg function. His comeback mirrors a long career facing injuries and changing targets, while showcasing enduring skill on North American clay targets.

Carneme Borsa Antwerp Forest Houston Texas Lela Hall British Isles Takwife Strasburg Fred Tormlinjoup Glassboro N. J McNeir McNell McNelr McNottit Fat

Four Champs Back For Soaring Meet

LOCKPORT Aug 31. Four champion sailplane pilots and a strong field of contenders will compete for 2000 prize money at the third American open soaring contest August 24 to September 2. Robed F. Blaine, in charge of arrangements, announced today. Stanley Corcoran Joliet and William Prescott Glen Ellyn hold the national record for mirrorless two place sail plane with 10 hours 15 minutes of continuous flying as they seek to boost their mark.

Lockport Rob F. Blaine Stanley Corcoran Joliet William Prescott Glen Ellyn

Fight Results Busts the Anavelnied Pros mn Conn Ley Ruxdak

A chaotic boxing result summary lists several bouts with misread locations and weights. Notable outcomes include Rico Maslin winning and Jackie Wilson losing on points, with multiple draws and overruns across cities including New Haven and Newark.

Ley Ruxdak Chicaxo Wid Jake Koren New Haven Drew Younsatown Ohio Harry Jeltra Baltimore Shane Plow Jackie Wilson Pittsburch San Jose Jackie Jurmeh Ban Jose Rico Maslin New York Sal Bacola Fon Hobby Maffin Newark Mike Pisin Freehold H. J Paul Corti

Crowd greets Reese on arrival at home

In Louisville fans mobbed Harold Peewee Reese as he returned from the hospital to recuperate from a broken heel suffered sliding into second base last week. Doctors had warned he would miss the rest of the season. about 200 people gathered at the airport without notice.

Louisville Harold “Peewee” Reese Louisville Gandiola Brooklyn Dodgers Peewee Hope Cleveland Wille Chicago Atlantic City New York Detroit Boston Julie Seattle St. Louis Portland Yertety

Texas Vets In Top Match At Brookline

Texas veterans loom in the doubles at Brookline Longwood with strong showings in men and women's rounds. Wilmer Allison and Johnny Van Ryn top the shaky field as Kramer trio seeks early momentum while favorites Parker McNeill Riggs and Prusoff face a tough path amid soggy courts and elite international pairs.

Texas Vets Brookline Mass Longwood Wilmer Allison Johnny van Ryn Jack Kramer Mortabello Galli Ted Schroeder Los Angeles Patrica Canning Wispitt, Wolfenden San Francisco Katherine Winthrop Boston Helen Pedersen Stamford Veteria Scott Mary Hartwick England Allen W. ©. Choy China John Pal Rey Earl Bartlett Jor Evert George Lyttleton-Rongers Ireland Frank Preehling Chicago Joe Hunt Ted Olwine

Conner Boss Seastern Takes Reins Of SE Conference Athletics

Jackson Mississippi August 21 charges of freshman snatching and aggressive proselyting fade as Mike Conner new SE athletic commissioner sets September 11 start with a clean slate. He vows no recriminations and calls for strict adherence to laws and conference rules. He outlines potential penalties up to 1000 dollar fine or suspension for violations, to be decided by the conference executive committee.

Jackson Miss Mike Conner Atlanta

Walter Winchell on Broadway Vacationing guest columnist

Walter Winchell is off, guest columnist Hope fills the page with mixed humor about himself and the show world. The Cleveland reader angle notes audience reaction, vaudeville revival, and the impending return to normalcy as Winchell hews to his style and punchy sign‑offs.

Winchell Hope Pebble Beach del Monte Calif Loo Broadway Hollywood Dot Shure The Ayallo Armin Hopehart Wintebell

Grand Commercial League Bowling Finals Amidst Loud Lane Action

The Grand Commercial League finals feature Rothwell and teammates amid a swirl of names such as Dalivigit, McDonald Cleaners, and Blaise, with high scores listed for Rogers, Herring, Hynes, and Treuter. Standings show Rothwell and Delke among top performers, while Vigilant judges and sponsors like Dairyland and Blatz Beer frame the event.

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Pharamond progeny steal spotlight at Saratoga Springs sale

At the Saratoga Springs yearling sale, Pharamond I offspring dominated bidding with eye catching colts selling for top prices. A Pharamond colt out of Shell Mole led activity, with other notable consignments and a final night average of 928 dollars. In 13 sales, 593 yearlings grossed 1,226,735 dollars, down from last year’s 1,357,435.

Saratoga Springs Ale Saratoga Pharamond I A.A. Bald Fe Wently B. Partridge Judge Christian Coelia

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