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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1940

Page

8

Missions Open Series With Newlin Against Beaumont Exporters

The Beaumont series begins with Maurice Newlin starting for the Missions against the Exporters who trail the Padres by a half game. Beaumont plans Virgil Trucks for opening, as Shreveport won 4-2 to edge ahead in the Texas League race.

Beaumont Xec Padres Maurice Newlin Steech Hanning Epiit Sousten Aleady Virgi Muncrlef Bob Muncrlef Marty McManus Bobbi Shreveport Jack Hallett Muncrles George Hausman Woody Bell Woody Harshany Sam Jones Washington Corbett Andrews Haslett York

Mission Box Drives in Runs in Tight Washington Clash

York drove in two as Jones and Bell starred for Washington in a hard fought contest. Munerlef pitched eight innings allowing four runs on nine hits with Burvk White and Hall supporting. Hume and Hallett contributed on offense while Munerief secured the win. Muerte took the loss for Sau An.

Washington Bell Harassany York Jones Joyea Hume Hallett Munerlef Burvk White Eon Halla Mallets Munyrief tCuri Muerte Pascarella

Air Defenses Worry Stars In Charity Clash At Soldier Field

Chicago August 26 10 The college all stars will revise retaining practice to bottle up the Packers aerial attack Few Packers have been stopped in recent years The all stars of 14% and the pro champions meet Thursday in a charity game at Soldier Field Captain Harry Stollii of Southern California was named captain yesterday.

Chicago Green Bay Packers Pra’ Mars Packers Soldier Field Harry Stollii All- America Guard Southern Californ

Woman Dies as Spectator at Motorcycle Races in Pield

At Pield Alabama, a woman spectator identified as Mrs Helen Eckhoff of Nokomis Illinois died after being struck by a bursting motorcycle part during preliminary races at the American Motorcycle Association meet held Sunday. One man spectator and two drivers were injured. five speed records were set across 25 10 5 and 1 mile events.

Nashvide Atlanta Memphis Chattanoora New Orielhas Frirmingham Little Rock Psnonville Yenees RF Sumiday Blownalaem Secphss Allania Knoxville Nastwiffe New Orleans

Zivic Angott Bout Postponed By Rain Delay

Pittsburgh fight between Fritzie Zivic and Sammy Angott was postponed to Thursday night due to rain. Angott is the NBC lightweight champion from Washington Pa and Louisville. The card was moved after weather interrupted plans for the Wednesday bout.

Pittsburgh Uhke Fritzie Zivic Sammy Angott Chimpion Washington, Pa Louisville

Perrin Battles Pete Scalzo In 10 Round New Orleans

Jimmy Perrin of New Orleans fights Pete Scalza the National Boxing Association champion in a 10 round bout in New Orleans. The title will not be at stake as both fighters weigh under 128 pounds with gloves and bandage rules. Expected crowd around 15,000.

New Orleans Jimmy Perrin Pete Scalza New York National Boxing Association Scalza Che Nelthe

Columbus Threatens Hot Finish In AA Race

Columbus Red Birds surge into second place behind Kansas City with a 20 wins in the last month. Manager Burt Shatten stabilized the pitching staff in mid-July and the team has won 5 straight, including two shutouts by Ernie White and Murray Dickson as St Paul fell 4-0 and 4-0. Minneapolis also vied for second before the Columbus run.

Ocean American Association Columbus Red Birds Burt Shatten Columbus Kansas City Minneapolis Ernie White St. Paul Murray Dickson Salils White Dickson Hous- Nien Millers Ab Wright Toledo Wright Phil Weintraub

Merchants preplay rest on Sunday and Monday playoff series

The Merchants prepare for the TAC ALF first round with games slated in the Island City. Local reports show multiple team results across Sunday play including San Antonio Smokies beating Dan's Calemer in five innings, and Royal Sports defeating San Antonio Bay and Burlap ning with strong hitting by G Martinez. Other highlights include New Brownfeis Tigers rallying in the sixth, and North Kids Bronce tumbling Lloyd Barbers. daily schedules indicate continued practice and prep for the crown race as teams push toward the league postseason.

Nex Ci . Merchants Guasen Enderli Zimmerman

Rattler Grid Captain Quits After Football Resignation

The Rattlers lose their grid captain as John Stafford resigns to attend in October examinations. Johnny Lindell pitched the Blues to a 7-3 win aided by Fred Sington’s two home runs. The move stems from national guard commitments and other duties.

Louisville Marrs Rattires Johnny Lindell Blues John Ator Stafford Fred Sington Stafford Colonels National Guard Indianapolis Milwaukee

Week End Sports Report from Associated Press

Fragmented sports notes cover tennis, sailing, rowing, swimming, and hydroplane events. Multiple names and results appear incompletely, with scattered scores and participants across national and regional competitions.

Indians Seize Lead in Texas League Race as Dallas Fades

Houston and Beaumont push ahead in the Texas league first division race while Tulsa and Dallas clash for the fourth playoff spot. Dallas must win three straight against the Indians starting Thursday to stay in contention. Houston's Buffs secure top place with a twin bill split and Beaumont notches a road win streak.

Rogers Hornsby Oklanoma City Indias Dallas Rebels Indians Dallas Redmen Houston San Antonio Beaumont Tulsa Glare Bertram Emil Rush Tort Worth al Fisher Redskins Buffs Wyrostek Butt

Chess leader Kendall shocks Steiner in US championship

Dallas August 26 Kendall of San Antonio won a tense game to reach the final round of the United States Chess Federation open tournament. He upset Herman Steiner of Los Angeles, the Pacific Coast champion, in a surprising victory.

A. Chess Stark Dallas W. Nendall San Antonio Herman Steiner F Los Angeles Pacific Coast Kendall South Texas

Joe Pliska Dead in Chicago After Long Illness

Joe Pliska 49 a former Notre Dame star halfback died in Chicago after a 16 year fight with illness stemming from injuries sustained while serving in the Army Riv Corps at Mineola New York The veteran gridder left Notre Dame with a noted career record and faced the long illness with quiet endurance.

Chicago Doxeph Pliska Notre Dame University Lin Pneumoni Jarny Riv Corps Mineole

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