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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1940

Page

6

Sterling Browning Jr Leads Early Qualifiers In State Junior Golf

San Antonio's Sterling Browning Jr posted an 86 on 18 holes as the eighth annual state junior golf tournament began at Brackenridge Park New talents from Texas including defending champion Jor Moore Jr and contenders like Arthur Luce Gilbert Hickman and Joe Worthington Jr gathered for a multi-day event teeing off with at least 160 boys expected.

Sterling Browhing Jr San Antonio Jim Getourney Brackenridge Park Guy Randolph Texas Jor Moore Jr Arthur “Bucky Luce Austin Beore Driderrogin Moore San Angelo Joe Worthington Jr Kingavile Tom Miller Jr Gilbert Hickman Floyd Wiliams Refugio Buddy Lackley del Rio Bill Raden Enim Glen Ross Jimmy Chasey Stanley Callahan George Hendtly Von Motnay Lee MiNtz Witcer

Bowling Scores Show Heavy Totals From A1 Stew Fair

The report lists numerous bowlers and teams with high scores across events at Ai Stew Fair. Names such as Bernall Myers, Ritts Art, Lindy Ann Priedantatt, and Handicae appear amid aggregated totals like 2690 and 2844, with many participants from various clubs and firms. The piece compiles individual scores, handicaps, and overall team tallies in a dense, OCR damaged layout.

Ai Stew’ “Jones Bernall Myers Ritts Baska McCalmun Haneian Russ Avtomae Toe Prank Simon Seb Netts Srideman Dawson Layton Mandicap Munson Waeer Perrott Siottioy Handleig Sea Chey Comning R. Ryhorn Dresed Sains EV Popae Henorn

Hall Reuter Duel Highlights San Antonio Boat Races

Dueling skippers Hall and Reuter opened the day at Tarky Abbott McQueney with runabout trials starting at 2 30 pm on Labor Day in San Antonio. Reuter narrowly led in the first lap before a late surge by Hall, while Reiter trailed closely in a 4 42 effort.

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Golf Results Thirty Names From San Antonio Event

Golf results list numerous players and scores across San Antonio venues. Names include Ronen, Waters, Mantman, Minere, Stafford, McLoy Tr, Antonin, Parker, Thompson, Mendon Jy, and Sterling Brownie among many others with varied scores noted. locations referenced include San Antonio and surrounding venues. dates appear around April in the records, suggesting a tournament or series of rounds with multiple participants.

Semi-Pro Ball Sunday Results Summary

The report lists results from semi pro baseball with multiple eliminations and scores. Houston defeated Laminster 8 to 10 with Laminster eliminated. Eldorado fell to Natrona 6 to 4 with Natrona advancing. St Louis beat Rich Oklahoma 8 to 7 with Okla eliminated. Worcester 3 and Tiehton 2 show Tiehton eliminated.

Houston Laminster Buford Eldorado Kan Natrona St. Loui Rich Okla Mt. Pleasant Texas Worcester Mass Tiehton Ni Dy

Left-Handers Golf Championship Opens With Field

St Louis Aug 26 A champion and a former champion joined 42 players in the left handers golf tournament at Norwood Hills Country Club. Defending champ Alvin Everall of Rome Ga and 1933 winner Alex Antonio of Roselle N J tee off in the championship division qualifying round. AllanMitchel of San Antonio Texas stage champion also competes.

ST. Louis Norwood Hills Country Club Alvin Everall Rome Birmingham Mich Els Alex Antonio Roselle N. J

Betty Jameson Wins San Antonio Golf Title A Year Ago

A year ago in San Antonio Betty Jameson won the national golf championship, defeating Dorothy Kirby 4 3 and 2 in the finals at Noroton Connecticut. She heads to Del Monte California for the national meet September 23 28 with a strong chance to repeat.

San Antonio Betty Jameson San Antonin Dorothy Kirby Noroton Conn Betty del Monte Calif Sepeember

Dyal Medalist Leads Golf Meet After Qualifying Round

Herman Dyal shot 86 at the Low Springs course to lead qualifiers with 165 total. John Harris finished second at 170 as match play pairings were set for the newspaper golf tournament spanning weekend events.

Mandaus Fe Fa Pian Herman Dyal Far Varite Postion Dyal Wielow Springs Weles John Harris

Sparks Loses Casting Final

The National Casting association tournament in St. Louis ends with Sparks of Waco losing to Liotta of Cleveland for all around honors. Marshall of East Liverpool, Miller of Huntington Beach, and Cavananist of Dodge also place. Liotta leads after the fourteenth event but Sparks regains pace in the final ball event. Cleveland captures the professional all around title with Williams second and Smith and Hedges third and fourth. Shall of St. Louis wins the fly accuracy event.

ST. Louis Ernest Sotta Dr Cleveland Jack Sparks Waco Texas National Casting Association C. Wl Marshall East Liverpool Ohio Ft G. Miller Sparks Liotta E. E. Cavananist Fork Dodge Iowa Tony Acertin Gleveland Welter Willman Orlando Plu Russell Smith Columbus Marvin K. Hedges Portland Ore Charles Shall

Buffs Vote 10 Open At Home

Houston Texas Sunday report notes the Houston Butts clinched first in the Texas league with a double-header win and voted to open the best three-out-of-five playoff series at home against the fourth-place Oklahoma City Indians. A clubhouse meeting after clinching first place resulted in a 17 to 1 vote to set the opening site.

Houston Aus Houston Butts Oklahoma City Indians

Duffin kegglers win fourth annual employes tournament

In a fourteenth lane match at Puffin Dental Laboratories, the Duffin Kegglers clinched the championship of the fourth annual all employes tournament with a 3064 total. LeRoy Leitester led the champs with 208-600, while Lloyd Butler starred individually with a 748 in series and a 268 293 297 set. Second place went to the San Antonio fire department, with 3086 pins plus.

Puffin Dental Laboratories Mistine A. D. Zucht Winerich Motor Sales Handy Andy Grocers Tenpin Club Stude Photo San Antono Street Department Bremen Lloyd Butler

Winter League Meeting Signals Softball Play Here

The Recreation Winter Softball League will hold its annual meeting at the YMCA in Abilene on Wednesday evening to organize joining clubs. Several teams including J. B. Cafe, Bor Corniaan, and Kelly Field Station Hospital are already in, with more expected to enter. The San Pedro park event will open Thursday night with games, while the Harlingen campaign hosts eight teams in a Texas girls softball meet at Sal Perk in Harlingen and the league shifts venue to Houston and other sites for the season. The slate also lists McNutt Oilers, Kraft Cheese, Engleman Gardens, Muntsville Axmen, and more in a rolling schedule through early spring.

Winte Leagie Thy ForVita Gualtye Dalatmen Gtteutt Othew Irhise J. B Bor Corniaan Alang Lumber ‘Toudour Furniture Kelly Field Abilene Avie American Lofthail Association Niry McNutt Oilers EY Paso Kraft Cheese Denison Engleman Gardens Edinbate Muntsville Axmen Dalby Motor Hraight Company Libhack W Seasmont Tear Southern Select Beer Housinn Ellsgia Crockell Ball Brothers Tarlingen Ang Harlingen Sebastian Sal Perkin Kier Heedes Brownsville Qio Hondo Waleria Missing Tim Plate Houston Alaonens Mane Palle Troneion Tite Trin Tr Une Rae

Spanish Americans Fight for Championship Series Start Next Week

An unclear report outlines a championship series between Spanish Americans and another team. It notes two initial games set for next Sunday at Van Dace frele with Somlay scoring four runs in the third inning and a close contest against Per petu Héli. Owl Cafe achieved five separate runs to win over Prospect Ith Voduwiarkets in a tied series moment.

Kayak in Chicago Debut Tuneup for Labor Day

Chicago scrolls a tuneup report on Kayak and Porters Cap as contenders with notable horses, trainers, and jockeys named in a chaotic listing. The piece mentions handicap races, prize money around 25 000 dollars, and prior derbies, noting preparations for Labor Day events at Washington Park and nearby venues.

Chicago Tagenet Vale O'Nine Chaves & Hownel Chehay Midland Washington Park Tee Civessaniin

Vacation Souvenirs and Wild Florida Fishing Tales

Fragmented recollections describe a chaotic vacation with quirky ailments and vivid fishing adventures. The speaker recalls liver pills, prickly heat, and sunburned skin alongside dramatic scenes of black bass in a river and a surprising catch from an old boat.

Heart of the Ally fish patchery and state effort noted

A rugged tour through Texas fish culture and the Heart of the Ally patchery run by the state. People admire the drives, see the fish ponds, and learn how wardens guard, stock, and transport fish across dozens of counties.

Rite Winn Walker Courteys Penticmen Ia Patehuy

Medina lake rescue recalls stubborn Texas fish crew

A rugged team from the Medina area wrestled through wind and cold to save thousands of stranded fish after the Medina Lake diversion drained. They hauled heavy buckets along a slippery shore, endured icy water and mud, and faced head-over-heels drops and long treks.

Medina Lake Texas Winn Walker Medina Canyon Borltom Medina

Another win for Shaffer leads Woodlawn sailing win

Juin Shaffer repeats at Woodlawn Lake in the weekly Wondlawn Sailing Club races. Fresh southerly winds provided ideal conditions as Shaffer and Shaffer’s Petrel I led in both races, with Wallace Dieroff in Lady Lil runner-up in the first race and Marcus O Nea l in Sham Tack taking second in the final. Twelve boats entered each race and a regular casting card is set for next Sunday at Park Lavaca regatta.

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