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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1942

Page

23

Swede Track Stars Invited to Indoor Season

New York report says Swedish runners Gunder Bagg and Arne Anderson, both world mile record holders at 4 06.2, accepted an invitation from the A A U to compete this coming indoor season. Meorglary Treasury Onn Ferris announced 18 arrangements are made to bring the stars over, with a likely flight to England.

New York Gunder Bagg Arne Anderson Meorglary-Treasury Onn Ferris Tars Fyiig Englend

Robinson Seeks 124th Ring Victory in Chicago Bout

CHICAGO August 26 Robinson, the welterweight contender from New York, seeks his 124th straight win as a professional after an 89 straight amateur streak. He faces Motisi in a likely tough bout at Jolomickey Park with Willie Gary and Joey Peralta also on the undercard. Joe Maxin meets Jack Madsen in a separate heavyweight showdown.

Obinson Chicago Ray Siger Robinson New Reuben Denver Motisi Willie Fe Gary Joey Peralta Tamaqua Joe Maxin Cleveland Jack Madsat Ipallas Texas

San An capting club scores at Lionsfield Tuesday night

Casting Club stars Otto Stan and Billy Stewant led the San An capting club competition at Lionsfield Tuesday night with top scores. Other notable totals include Mrs BE Ashley 95, A J Dithmar 63, Carl Graef 93, R W Graef 92, J EB Norwood 02, and W D Stewart 9 in the three participation Bach division.

Otto Stan Billy Stewant San Antold Lionsfield Mrs. BE Ashley A. J. Dithmar Carl Graef R. W. Graef EB. Norwood W. D. Stewart

Missions Draw 64 615 Paid Almost Double 1941 Totals

The San Antonio Missions posted 64 615 paid in attendance, nearly double the 1941 total, as they split a Beaumont series and kept a full-game lead on Houston while Shreveport closed in. Wakefield’s ejected bat-throw sparked a fines incident. Miller, Pavlick, and Cook matched in a tight two-game set with late scoring in the second affair.

Beaumont San Antonio Missions Nisa Trxag Serguestrion Toles Big John Whitehead Oklahoma City Dallas Fort Worth Seyuamber Climax Negt Tech Field Gemits Atlar Earl Cook Peppery Johnny Pavli¢k Pavlick Cook Guy Airey Bt. Toula Browns Wakefield Mick Wakefield Débroit Baxporters Boggess Detroit Bin Bie Margit Missiona Floyd Baker Baker Grover Miller Skipperer Charley Fuchs Gregory Houston Shreveport San Antonio Bulls Missions

Texas League Boxes and Errors in Fort Worth Game

Texas League action between Fort Worth and Oklahoma with box score chaos and multiple errors. Key players include Mack, Creal, and Parrish with standout innings by pitchers Clark and Parrish. Both teams post runs as fielding miscues and late rallies shape the final totals.

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Rough Mat Clash Promises Heated Davis Henning Bout

Kilier Davis faces Henry Henning in a rough wrestling card at the Municipal Auditorium next Wednesday night. Referee Tom Drennan will handle the main event while Henry May challenge Davis in an one fall bout. Soldiers admitted to the balcony for 25 cents. showtime 8 40.

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Hart-Donnelly Final In Girls' Tennis

Hart and Donnelly reach the U S girls tennis final at the Philadelphian Hobie Cricket Club after Hart fights back from 1 6 to win 6 4 8 6 in a closely contested semifinal. Betty Fesenguest of South Orange and Miss Wonnelle of Akron both advanced earlier in the day, with noted players Shirley Frye from Akron also in the mix. The finalists are Hart and Donnelly, set to meet this afternoon.

Philaumlehta Sing Dods Hart Miami Fie Marchets Donnelly Venice Calif U. S Philatal- Hobie Cricket Club Misa Hart Ier Sei Neal Maton Betty Miss Wonnelle Shirley Frye Akeori Ole

Campbell Leaves SMU for Air Corps

Campbell, a 200 pound fullback from Mount Vernon, departs Southern Methodist University as he enrolls in the U S Army Air Corps ground school. The Mustang squad will be without an experienced fullback this fall, as Campbell joins other recent graduates and moves away from the Southwest Conference plans.

Dallas Auf Sounger Methodist Mustangs Wayne “Campbell Mt. Vernon Cotch Taner H Stewe Yart Campbell Hhar U. S. Army Air Corps Stewart Tass Preston Johnstaty Meador Blungers Isat Yort

Stanford to Play Great Lakes Cagers in Sugar Bowl Clash

MEW Orleans reports Stanford will meet the Great Lakes Naval team in the Sugar Bowl basketball game here as part of the Sugar Bowl athletic program. The announcement notes the game will feature the two teams in a January matchup at a marquee event.

NAK Gunners Corpus Christi Waval Aly Station Harlingen Air Grintieny School NAS Stanford Great Lakes Orleans Wbeye Great Lakes Naval Vanity Station Hince Witee Atariford Dart Preuth Kansas City

Gene Hill Breaks Hand For North Team

Wichita Talia reports that Gene Ha, a 1h6 pound all state back for the Wichita Pails Championship Coyotes, suffered a broken hand and will miss the North team in the Off Bowl game next Tuesday in Wichita. The injury ends his participation in the regional showcase scheduled for Aug. 26.

Gene Hill Wichita Talia Gene Ha Wichita Coyotes

Eastern League scoreboard fragment shows varied results

Eastern League update lists Acranton 44 over Sarpetial OK, Albany 7 8, Swamp Hinghamian 390, Binnirk 6 1, Bartford 14 over Wilkesbarre 4, reflecting a jumble of scores from multiple games.

Acranton Sarpetial OK Albany Swamp Hinghamian Binnirk Bartford Wilkesbarre

Armstrong Faces Rodolfo Ramirez in Oakland Bout

Jency Armstrong, a comeback hope from Los Angeles, fights Rodolfo Ramirez in Oakland. Ramirez, a Mexican welterweight contender, aims to halt Armstrong’s 2 to 1 favorite status as the two meet in a 10 round bout tonight amid heavy local boxing interest.

Oakland Gutang Jency Armstrong Wilel Rodolfo Ramirez Los Angeles

Baseball’s twilight as Texas League season ends

In a reflective column Harold Scherwitz laments the end of the Texas League season at Tech field and ponders the fate of San Antonio baseball after a rough road trip and the looming loss of professional players. He recalls the crowd’s devotion and the entertainment value of the game, urging resilience for next season.

Harold Scherwitz San Antonio Tech Field Capa Chorm

Semi-Pro Ball Tournament Advances in Wichita

In Wichita Kansas a military era semi pro ball event reaches the 21st round with teams like the Avonsta and the Wichita Borns Bont securing key wins. The tournament features entries from Font Riley CRTC Wa Lonny and Mark Ledvenworth era squads, with final rounds shaping up amid rivalries and regional showdowns.

Wichita Kaw Ave Ty Wabenen Una Army Font Riley CRTC Tash Wichita Ceaana Reboeate Frovle Flenes R.T Firezatea Va Waco, Texas Dons

Cornish May Haul Salica Into Court

Los Angeles Aug 26 boxing world reacts to Salica being dethroned by Manuel Ortiz in Hollywood in a 12 round bout. Gloster says New York commission would have sanctioned only 18 rounds. Salica threatens legal action claiming fraud over the fight contract and compensation.

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Willow Springs Women Golf Meet Clears Thompson Trail

Willow Springs hosted a women's golf event with several players posting solid rounds. Mrs Boly Barnes led scoring with a standout nine hole effort as Mrs Kevin Pierce and others chased strong performances at the army course.

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