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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1941

Page

6

Whirlaway Triumphs In Chicago American Derby Race

Whirlaway won the Chicago American Derby at Washington Park over a mile and a quarter, taking the £45,000 prize. Bushwhacker and Daily Trouble trailed, while To-A-Tee and Valdia Dade also competed. Whirlaway carried top weight of 126 pounds and led the field to secure victory amid a strong turf turnout.

Chicago Aus Washington Park Chicace Whitraway Whirlaway Qihers Acre Walmac Farms David Strauss Daily Trouble Clarence Davidson Delray John Mersch Ani Decemark Valdiia Dade Howard Wells Alfred Menertson Warren Wright Saratoga Men Jones Attention Bot Bushwhacker Daily Traunie Utind Tours Will Basi Otters

Sox Buy Murrell Jones From Shreveport

Chicago White Sox purchase first baseman Murrell Jones of Shreveport from the Texas league after the playoffs. Reported price is 25900 dollars. Jones has hit two homers this season and will join the Sox at season end.

Chicago White Sox Murrell Jones Shreveport

Golf Title Controversy Hails Mann and Wall Finalists

In Brigagg on August 23, top players Mann of Omaha and Wall of Menominee led the field in a Women’s Western Golf Association final. Mann defeated Wall after a late push at Exmoor Country Club securing the championship, with Wall reaching the 19th hole before losing.

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Ex Dallas Pitcher Faces Fraud Charge in Court

A former Dallas pitcher, implicated in a scheme to deliver supplies for promissory notes, reportedly collected 400 dollars yesterday before the judge. The accused, involved in an alleged impropriety with conference staff, faced a theft charge as proceedings continue in district court.

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Teubert Wins In Trapshoot Showdown At Detroit

A 41 year old novice Walter Teubert won the 3093 entry city trapshoot in Detroit, taking a 23 of 25 in the final shoot off against 28 year old Fremont machinist Bundasch. Teubert and Bundasch each earned about 1600 dollars. The event crowned Miss W Marie Hall women’s champion with Live Wire scoring 42 of 400.

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Frid ay Results in Lionsfield Girls Singles

Fr idays results reveal Stanton Elmecduet defeating Zepeda and Ebrite in girls singles. Garze beats Jeary Reem while Jinkens and Patrick win in other matches. several names and places appear with mixed scores and unclear outcomes.

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Ump Honored by Topeka Fans in Sentimental Ceremony

Topeka crowd saluted longtime umpire chief Ollie Ane Werzon for a storied career in baseballs Western association. The venerable official, the oldest active umpire, announced retirement after a 38th season and 43 years of service along the coast, drawing a hero’s sendoff from fans and league officials.

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Red Friesell to Ref in Chicago Game

Red Friesell of Pittsburgh was named referee for the All Stars Chicago Bears game. Other officials appointed were John Schamnuts as crew chief, Ernie Vick of Michigan as umpire, and Frank Lane of Cincinnati as field judge.

Chicago I—W Red Priesell Pittevurgti To- Lay Chicago Bears Geldier Toy the Kane John Schamnuts Chie Fagn Lumpires Ernie Vick Michigan Trad Dmnesman Frank Lane Gineinnal

Martin racks up 22nd win in lopsided Bulls victory

An unclear game report states Martin led the Bulls to a 4 to 61 win over Chlenoma City last night. The narrative mentions a strong start by Martin, retiring the first dozen and singles out Gordon Donaldson and Sam Natron in key plays amid a messy recap of the action.

Anandateg Mittin Bulls Chlenoma City Marin Gordon Donaldson Sam Natron Donaldson Syd King

Texas League Boxes WO for Pred Martin

Texas League box score shows Pred Martin for Oklahoma City against Houston with detailed inning by inning events, pitcher names, and scoring plays. The page lists numerous players, officials, and game notes including errors, hits, and outs, reflecting a high error count and multiple substitutions through the game.

Pred Martin Oklehoma Cis Houston Rata Totula Brower Hautton Oklahoma’ City Marra Twiebose Susienech Bist Tonaldain Sapdaers Angie Sca Lupat Siruese Donat Att Ou Beeen Ohlatuma Houston Gmpires William Ton Tolgate Tine

Box Battery Listings Across Cities Mentioned

A fragmented OCR style record lists battery names and associated locations across several cities including New Orleans Little Rock Atlanta Knoxville Nashville Natchez and Fort Worth style mentions appear with vendor codes and partial station details. The text mixes battery makers and dealers with scattered route references and unclear event notes reflecting an irregular historical newspaper fragment.

Dinwangnang Orleans Marrett Guteo Tephl- Ypae Cottman Seluaoh Bessley Aremphis Pukes Dedlenega Veverien Fritth Nesond Rambert Richards Crampton Neshville Knoxville Ray Sin Elders Anderson E Anders Sreoat Genie Ttasnyilte Stein. Athaner Pouvoir Ton At Meers Ainwes Pride

Playoff Berth Gone as Padres Fall to Rebs

The Padres dropped a 3-1 decision to the Rebs in a key Texas Teague playoff chase, leaving them 18 games behind fourth place with 17 left. Tulsa- San Antonio series looms as Dallas Tech visit. Mission’s Bil Beott collects six hits but Padres fail to spark offense.

Tulsa San’ Antonio Missions Imiy Dallas Tech Joe Padres Bil Beott Talse Oilers Scott Bruno Zelasko Sachfine Rickert Wadkun Zydowsky Moore Watheus Zeldske Geho Frth de la Garza Scott Angled Dillinger Int Nomi de la Garza

Coaches in Rockies Eyeing Busy Fortunes This Fall

Denver area report notes Wyoming Utah Colorado programs reshaping rosters after WW II era. Notable returning players include Isidore Bricos Tack Proud Boendrive Timble Linyd Guyer and Gene Robart. Incoming talent from several colleges, plus coach Armstrong guiding Utah Red nikets through a rebuilding year as Wyomby hosts annual turnover in staff and players. The piece signals a poised season with an unsettled conference race and hopes for strong performances from key veterans anew.

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New City Swim Marks To Be Set At Sunday Meet

San Antonio recreation departments announced a city splash meet at Woodlawn Pool on Sunday afternoon. All previous city swimming records will be discarded and each winner’s time from the event will be accepted as the new standard.

San Antonio Woodlawn Ney Maths

Tandem Tennis Gets Down To Business

In Brookline Massachusetts on August 3 the national doubles tennis tournament began its semi finals path. Defending champions Jack Kramer and Ted Schroeder faced top challenger Derby Riggs and Gene Marin while Frank Parker and Don McNeill drew Gardiner Mulloy and Wayne Sabin. Women’s action saw Scruty Palfrey Cooke and Margaret Osbourne advance to the finals with Shey Catton and Pearl Harlan trailing. Pauline Betz and Dorothy Bundy aimed to join Knowles and Arnold in the title clash as other divisions narrowed toward final rounds.

Brookline Mass Jin Stride Dua Longwool Jack Kramer Ted Schroider Wro Nage Hobby Riggs Chicago Gene Marin Los Angeles Frank Paraer Don McWeill Hops Knowles Philadelphia Mary Arnold Fntmer Chase Pions Williams Cinthia Garonar Muleen Coral Gigbles Plareniohair Wilson Waanhura Hui Kelleher New York Jacques Brurtian Mende Woodson Les Ancelts

Williams Up To 411 Mark In Sluggers Race

An abbreviated box score summary notes Williams pushing toward a 400 plus mark with a string of hits and runs as the pennant race tightens. Nick Etten and Johnny Hopp are highlighted leaders in the National League race with Brooklyn and St Louis atop the standings.

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