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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1940
Page
7
Bing Crosby and Hob Hope will headline a charity exhibition tour to aid war relief. The pair, joined by professional Tony Penns and Jimmy Decorer, will begin in March with four early appearances planned in Fort Worth Dallas San Antonio and Houston.
New York Dec 24 The National Professional Football league reported a record 1.6 million fans attended games during the 1940 season according to official statistics.
Reg Brown city employee died after an unusual hunting accident near Liano. He separated from companions, fell from a tree breaking his neck and was paralyzed. Ninteen hours passed before discovery and he died last night after being taken to a hospital in Austin.
The San Antonio Golf Association will discuss advance ticket sales for the Texas Open at a luncheon on Thursday in Room 303 at the Gun ter hotel. Active workers and those who want to join are invited.
New York December 24 reports crown Cincinnati Reds pitcher Will Henry Walterado as the NL's top star with the lowest earned run average of 2.48 across 305 innings. Walterado started 36 games, won 22, lost 10, and faced 1207 batters, earning the nickname Lucky Bucky from rivals. Freddie Fitzsimmons led winning percentage for Brooklyn with .885, while Rip Sewell of Pittsburgh and Truett Sewell of St. Louis posted strong ERAs and records.
In a crowded Tuesday nite league, teams including Mueller Motors and Servian Station posted strong scores. High games saw Taylor 215 and Gunnell 212, with weekly leaders like Welch and Kuhn among top averages. Local standings feature both won and lost records, with notable performers across multiple clubs.
A fragmented record cites top pitchers by earned run average and winning percentage. Names include Walters, Passeau, Simmons, Turner, Warneke, Etrickson, Fitzsimmons, and Shoun with records such as 16-2, 22-10, and 20-12, highlighting durability and late-game strength.
Philadelphia Athletics manager Connie Mack discussed relocating spring training to South America for 1952, considering Argentina as a potential option after their current coast camp contract expires. He noted friendly neighbor visits could suit the A's if a suitable site is found.
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