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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1941

Page

9

Whirly on Seabiscuit's Trail in American Derby

Whirly gains $44,075 for first place at Washington Park in the American Derby as Seabiscuit slips further in the all time earnings list. The Calumet colt raises his career total to $320,013, while Seabiscuit leads with $437,730. Whirlaway ties the 2:04 record set by Cavalcade in 1934.

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Jones Gang Wins as Veterans Rally at Detroit Golf Club

In Detroit on August 26 Bobby Jones defeats Ryder Team 2 up in a two day charity match at Detroit Golf Club. The event featured Craig Wood Ben Hogan Jimmy Demaret and other top players with Jones edging a late comeback to win. Revenue of about $25,000 from the event will aid United Services.

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McMahon Wins Golf Title at Marshall Amid Mixed Reports

Marshall, Aug. 26. Bill MemMahon, Longilio auto man, today won a golf tournament title. He defeated Dick Martin in a close match to claim the Nin fread Invitalone event, following an earlier victory three weeks ago in the Longe Yew tourney.

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WertlandWins Lockhart Invitation Golf Title

Lewis Wertland of San Antonio captured the Lockhart invitation golf tournament by defeating Howard Girlargon of Austin 3 and 4 in the final. Huntsville’s OH Walker beat M. W. Blake 3 and 2. Other flights saw Ruscha of Juana and Mebane of Houston win, with a new course record of 44 set by James Brancalty of Guero.

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Amateurs vie for 36 hole lead in national golf match

In Omaha on August 25 145 amateurs began the 36 hole qualifying of the forty fifth national amateur tournament. Baltimore medical student Otto Greiner led with 72 while Ray Billows of Poughkeepsie Harold Mandry of Avon Conn and Earl Christiansen of Miami shared early positions at 75. Veterans Chick Evans Johnny Goodman and Dirk Chapman were noted as top contenders with Chapman back as army officer and Goodman among pre tournament favorites.

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Kids Win Two From Freds Apl Wellmails

Local league results recap Kids join two wins over Freds at Van Bote. Gusser pitched a two hitter in the opener for Apans Avis. Batteries listed include Gusson and Gacy for Kids and Vidal and Valfee for Freds, with multiple names noted from both sides.

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Mexico Star Wins World Horseshoe Championship Title

Aug 25 reports Fernanda Seals of Mexico City won the world horseshoe pitching championship, defeating defending champion Ted Allen of Boulder, Colo, in Sunday’s feature. The three day tournament drew about 2000 fans as Seals improved to 23 consecutive victories, averaging 82.9 percent. Allen lost the final 50 to 40, giving Seals the title with a dominant run this week.

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Barnum Withdraws From National Amateur Golf Meet

Omaha Aug. 26 CNB Barnum Mexican champion from Texas withdrew his entry from the national Amateur golf tournament at the Omaha Field Club. The decision followed questions by the United States Golf Association about his amateur status. Barnum had been widely noted as a leading figure in regional sports relations and represented Chicago in the event. The USGA announced only that Barnum had withdrawn with plans for amplification later.

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Fliers To Meet Rosita Miners In Tuneup

Southwest Texas A A P champions Randolph Ramblers swept a three game series from the Austin Flier s, and announced a five game playoff with the Rosita Miners of Mexico this weekend at Van Daele Field. Labor Day doubleheaders set and the winner to face Galveston Houston for South Texas title at state Clayton.

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Horton and Bulls lose opener in Texas League chaos

In a turbulent Texas League game Houston beats Fort Worth 4 to 3 as Horton struggles on the mound and Burton, Greer, and White contribute key hits. Box details show multiple errors, wild pitches, and late scoring as both teams exchange leads and salvage a split in the series.

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Rumors Don’t Bother Him Kimbrough Plays It Safe

Lone Pine California August 25 Yon Kimbrough a Western movie hero shifts focus to football. He and his mother had a shot for conditioning and he plans report to New York to join the Yankee team. He notes limited contact with the field and references rumors about his status.

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