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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1939

Page

4

Orphanette Balshaw Go Opens Softball Tourney

Orphanette Balshaw go opens the state girls softball tournament at Ban Pedr park with Als A team facing Bale Shaw of Houston at 4 30 pm. Other games follow 6 pm Galveston Anicos vs Ravey Jayders of Ausliliz 8 00 pm Austin Tre vs Bar fll Guslierettes 9 30 pm Wight Mins of Dansson Alooso Apwelers of San Antonio. Games continue Tuesday with bracket play and double elimination ends Wednesday.

Vic Schule Orphanettes Inel ALSA State Girls Softlistt Tourmsment Ban Pedr Park Bale Shaw Houston Galves- Lon Anicos Ravey Jayders Ausliliz Austin Tre Barfll Guslierettes Wight-Mins Dansson Alooso Apwelers San Antonio Agar Mid

Amateur Ball Dats Cole Defeats Hot Weils Rambler 4-2

Amateur ball action reports Cole defeats Hot Weils Rambler 4-2 with Wilson homering and two doubles aiding the winners. Teals and Shippin-Teals deliver key singles, Rudy Peche earns a win in a near no-hit effort for the Borden Creamers over North de Bronce 5 4. Jiydie-Oss edges Manuel's Weld in a doubles header 16-13 and 5-4. The Beunbin Batterymen shutout in 2-0 victory as Sunney and Walker throw for the win. Sam Houston Rams face Mathewson field clash Tuesday.

Dats Cole Wilson Beore Hat Wells Dan's Cafe Charles and Shippin

Tee to Green at Lubbock Invitational Golf Tourney

Tee to Green at Lubbock Golf Club sees U Mbtle Tipp finish strong on the eighth hole to claim second. meanwhile Dallas star Harry Todd defeats Don Gehumacher in Wallas event near Lakewind. Locke.

Tubdock U—Mbtle Lubbock Anocdwa Hall Pia Gore Ampric Taibbock Country Club Wallas Harry" Todd Dallas Don Gehumacher Noda Todd

Lefty Brown Wins Dallas Net Tourney Doubles

In a Dallas tennis event, Lefty Brown leads a balanced field with notable results. The report notes BAMA participation on August 28, with matches including Sauk Rovers and Tir santutte. Fred Mover and Minty Chics appear in doubles, and the final scoreline 6 0 is mentioned for one victory.

Lefty Brown Dallas Bama Talient Bea de Wille Wei Sauk Rovers Tir Santutte de Weil Fred Mover

Houston Wins Polo Laurels in National Trophy Finals

Houston repeated as polo champions after defeating Chicago in the finals. Texas rider SeAveg scored 37 points as Chicago fouled out, ending the national tournament here. Next week the event continues in the regional tournament.

Chicago Dratons Tinisley Coce Texas Riders

Eunice Dean Loses in Essex Tennis

Essex tennis report from Manchester Mass details Eunice Dean’s defeat amid scattered OCR text. Names and places are partially garbled but indicate a match outcome and tournament context with limited readable facts.

Eunice Dean Essex Manchester Mass Eunice Wean TANAS Wits Drlratrilly Paul- Bele Loo Angeles Gert

Charley Moore Named Coach at Waco High

Charley Moore of San Antonio the former Brackenridge High star and captain of the ace institute football team has been appointed coach at Waco High. Moore succeeds veteran Paul Tyson, who remains head coach, with Rolstiwn High noted as his prior posting.

Charley Moore Waco High San Antonio Brackenridge Hight Schior Ace Institute Paul Tyson Moore Rolstiwn High

Pro Changes Gawky Kid's Style and Champ Results

Betty Jameson, once a gawky teen, is transformed under Ted Meneefee’s coaching into a national champion. Entries from 1893 and 1999 mark her early lessons and final prep before Garien and the Trans Mississippi championship, with notes on swing grip changes, teaching methods, and now supervised practice to refine her form.

Gawky Kid Betty Emenon Betty Janesoft Garien Conn Menetée Betty Francis Schelder Brook Hallow Co Dallas Hetty San Antonio Ted Oiles Tod Gob Fatty Berg Minneapolis Matical Champlus Werause Patty Hatty Menelec Menefee Mrarine

Hagen Ends Last Tournament In Poignant Farewell

Chicago reports Hagen announces retirement after 35-year career marked by many championships. He reflects on a lifetime of consistent play, detailing major wins including five Western Opens and top earnings around a quarter century. The event honors him with a post-tournament match featuring peers as fans praise his enduring skill and influence.

Bir Walter Wits Plobe Ching Liswais Amltrasia Eindis Pel Bebby Jones Gene Sataxen

Davis Cup Team Seeks Young Standouts for Challenge

Haverford Pa August 2 Younger players vie for U S Davis Cup squad to defend the cup against Australia with Bobby Riggs Frank Parker Jack Kramer and Hunt among hopeful singles and doubles picks as veteran Gene Mako sits out. Australia flights arrive for practice after defeating Yugoslavia in the interzone final at Brookline.

Haverford Unites Britas Ateira Bobby Riggs Frank Parker Dne Tent Jack Kramer Waller Pate Australia Jugoslavia Brookline Mass Parkis Los Angeles Riggs Chicago United Tales Hunt Los Angels Is & Midshimnan U. S. Naval Academy Annapolis Kramer Pee Packer Gene Mako California Dan Budge Hin United States Umno Dromvyleh Pid Adcian Quint Drago Mile Mranjo i Kukubjevec

International League Sunil '4 Reaulte. 74 Newark 3 Hattimare 2.4 2

Newark defeats Hattimare in a high scoring International League game. Key players Sunil and Mraleral contributed notable numbers as Taranino and Foiltnig also registered scores.

Sunil Newark Hattimare Mraleral Taranino

Barbers Defeat Houston Juniors In South Texas Title Bid

Barbers win 12 to 6 over the Jim Glass Rosters of Houston at Dunesn field to reach the Texas finals. Ray Congour delivered a three run triple with bases loaded as San Antonio surged in the third inning, while Lefty Tony Neugebauer held Houston to fuel a decisive victory and set up the state finals against Dallas or Fort Worth.

Dutch Diesser Loyd Barbers South Texas Jim Glass Roosters Houston Dunesn Field T. A Alf Funley Teo Dallas Fort Worth San Antonio Tony Neugebauer Ray Congour Barbers Keene Billy McGee Harber RHO AL Carura Kurmoass Te Origavis Stockbridge Og le Larimer Battenstar Rudehoes Congour Storrie Kouster Antonio Ons Travis A. Wells Sheentan Stackbridee Larimer McGee Tnuiea Congeur Atorzie Tinvston Amonlo Tenvis Ienguin Gaubals Gaubals, Home Guna, Tear Vis Sarrificcs Statrin Wroter Buges Stradol Travis Pasuet Halt Siriknouts Innines Neugehaurr Runa Hita Hanes Pbrikenuts Davbin Plas Mor Geek Congone Time Hinpires Teberteon Dean

Midget Racing Meet With Multiple Heats And Consolations

Midget racing results from Houston and Dallas events include first heat of eight laps won by Dan Cassey in Augting Birrest St. Grex Houston. Second heat eight laps saw A Slaughter Jay Boot and Ckishon competing. Consolation 20 laps featured Slane fer Bootesang Burl. Class A handicay ten laps included Slanef fer Hooth Turbine Gases. Other top finishers included SL Cree Baath Radeliff and Don Yorn Esa An Tonle.

Suonay Reser Dale Burt vAugting Birrest St. Grex Houston Dan Cassey Mourton Gewis Turteville A Slaughter San Atlanto Jay Boot Ckishon Crea Blelttone Buddy RateWit Dallas Jack Crasford San Antonio Oklahoma’ City Slanefer Bootesang Burl Handicay Slaneffer Hooth Turbine

Tyler district gains four baseball champions in playoff series

Tyler district teams claim four baseball champions after sweeping Waxahachie 4 1 and 10 6 in a TA ACP playoff. Randolph Ramblers edge Southwest rivals 2 4 to beat Austin Battlers at Techfield. Houston reports a single game at 3 pm Sunday with a double header Monday. Ramblers win an exhibition 5 2 as Brown’s double sparkles in the late innings.

Tyler Waxahachie Christy Mall Foxteam Houston A. G. Roemer Mondey Randolph Ramblers Southwest Oners Austin Battlers Techfield Galveston Ramblers Fron Houston Duncan Tech Teli Sun- Uy Missions Amig Brown Amny Woolyard Hoth Nihith Feame Sigles Soslinauy Rendolph Finney Langley Austin Burton Gilmore Yan Ae Karian Finney Amlerson Waedvari Shatner Aleta Randolph

Brackenridge team faces a tough season under Forehand

Coach Forehand of Brackenridge outlines a lean 25 man squad with four lettermen, promoting a new double wingback offense and heavy forward passing. He pins hopes on Dilly McGee and Cliver Hehrimecher while shifting Moarkeste to center and Moore to guard. The Eagles aim to refine signals with Humble as sergeant in the huddle and prepare for a demanding schedule after a patchy spring.

Lackfield Porenand Brackenridge Wilts Forenand Jeiuad Tunsday Bird Milton Crakis Bova Aysten Eagles Forenand Pranisea Aince Hor Dilly McGee Ciiver Hehrimecher Jattermen Redyrting Ara Johnny Manrr Snel Cullen Tack Galpes Vixidon Humble Joe Hon Markesle Donald Diehl Billy Moore Crain Moarkeste Moore Porehand Parly Glenn Byrd Poathty Winston Punch Hill Bubh Chris Temple Kercelin Wihiels Une Eagles Histrict Chimp Mero Kerrville Tragian Warbirds Amarillo Bon Angelo Oucht

Hill of L A Voted Most Popular Waser in Semi Pro

Yohnny Hill of San Antonio UT longhorn first baseman for Mt Pleasant Texas club earned top popularity honor in the national semi pro championship at Wichita by fans vote. Krom YUL named for the honor. Mt Pleasant finished runner up to Duncan Ohio in the final. Pleasant players share 2800 prize for second place. Hill had the only two run homer in the final game.

Yohnny Hill San Antonio University of Texas Mt. Measant Texas Wichita Krom Yul Rons Sunmlay Mt. Prasant Duncan Ohio Wyt. Pleasant Peru

Semi Pros Race For Prize Money In Tour Event

The article notes a continuing semi pro tournament on page seven with races and standings as the top ten teams split 15027.30 in prize money plus mileage. It mentions players including Clarence Steamer Struss Duncan Statler and others on the mound and in the field with listed scores and placements. The figure exceeds 2000 over 1938 touring figures cited by President Haymond Bue mont.

Fio Clarencn Steamer Struss Duncan Statler Haymond Buemont Phasynh Duran Griffin Miler Ginith Blruss Parker

Close Races at McQueeney Regatta

Choppy water did not hinder McQueeney regatta on Sunday as six tight races were held. Dies Hall won the free-for-all with Iwi Wiativke second, while heats featured Titers, Morcenewer Clann, Wienke and others contending. numerous names and placements surface in a busy but unclear report.

San Antonio Take McQueeney Dies Hall Iwi Wiativke Oliva Aranatunte Deen Tiree Morcenewer Clann Wienke Themason Bane -Sropnd Wests Thomenon Crawford Boone Ash GC Dan Bodson Hex Themason Crate Vil Fere Tne AM Dick Ham Warne

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