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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1939

Page

10

Turners Dedicate New Streamlined Bowling Alleys

The Turners celebrate the opening of their new streamlined bowling alleys on Linus street off Broadway with a Sunday ceremony. Judge Wanderson officiates, and Doris Dressh is among the youngest members hosting an open house through New Year’s Day. The brick tile building features advanced lighting, sound-absorption, air conditioning, and 12-foot runways. The club, with river frontage and a 75 year history, plans a second eight-alley unit and expanded grounds for future courts and facilities.

Jeth Obrie Charles Loring Otto Klaus He Turages C. Wanderson Brunswick Turners Apo Nacogdeces Onde Travis Karmers

Balloon Club Bowlers Rally in Final 2939 Week

A San Antonio balloon club report lists bowlers like Herken, Arti, O'Brien, and Gowline among top scores in a bid to close 1939. Veterans and merchants figures appear with places and high marks, while rain and schedule notes temper the event at the Recreationers club.

San Antonio Kerlors Iukide High Herken Mere Clara Arti Hately Thelias O'Brien Grimsingay Erg Howler Bippy Gow Sundor Ropes Rie Turner Smlu Campbell Aputin Rano Ene Taisany Nill Denny Seineten Wind Ames Ene Tin Ee Ak Serbia Stidon Hee Hers Coviogtay Guisger van Faden Driers Lalast Nenes Beira

Bowling News and Local Match Winners in San Antonio

Busy bowling scene as Sen Antonio plans new lanes with eight added by Turners and a second unit soon. Turners host women’s banquet after matches while Luis Luta’s team tops high average leaders 2734 in Turner Lendings Leagues. Striegler and Insers also post strong totals as season kicks into new leagues.

Luis Luta Ana Striegier Twe Mable Lee Lonnie Schumann Fern Mice Marisi Perna Hirt Plinky Tespierwein Insers Lule Leonnie Schumann Tielma Obrien Muble Lee Germ MneMinus Luly Striegler Perna Hirtski Plinky Taepperwein Agnes Hosmer Faith Bedford M Ann Striegler Turners

Champions In Tuesday League Bowls At Broadway Alleys

Ras man Monumental Works won the league finale at Broadway alleys by 11 pins over Billy Burke Cleaners, with Petrich Saul Lumber third. High team score 1092 by Burke Cleaners. LeRoy Miller Garage topped team series with 4037. Elmer Sehtiener rolled 4387 in canter Tor Nigh. LeRoy Beavene set 716 for high three game mark. LeRoy Leifasts led with 195 average for top individual. New eight-trawl schedule to begin Friday January 3.

LeRoy Leifests

Women's Bowling Annual Tourney Highlights and Losses

The article reviews the 1809 season and March Fifth tourney with Southern Select Beer as champion at 2728. Kay Roberts led with 624 in a strong field, Erna Haifier and Fill Biman also noted as champions, while Elza Jones’s death marks a sad loss for the sport. The piece covers regional events, a San Antonio championship with 100 teams and 2577 as winning score, doubles and individual leaders, and announces future events and organizational changes within the Women’s International Bowling circuit.

Conruiars Blale Suide Janus Wonen Seegiite Mntered Ditered Southern Select Beery Erna Haifier Edibles Kay Roberts Wii Man Lide Marol Rana Jtauflur Elza Jones Afl Bawlera Beptenvnet Bawilara Iladon Cane Tal Naylog Hausler- Simon Ben Young Port Worth Erna Farraer Draveways Texas Bouclery Dercribea

Tenpin Club opens reconditioned plant with matches planned

The Tenpin Club at Ince on Cravis and Nacogdoches streets announces a formal opening of its reconditioned plant Sunday starting at 9 o'clock in the afternoon with visiting teams and top-notch male and female squads. W. E. B. Field Terry Booth and Robert Priest run the alley with instructors Willie Graniers Livian Cobb and Gladys Molander. The club will begin length bowling Monday January 8 with new vacancies in several leagues and entries welcomed by calling the alleys. A ladies league starts January 10 and a beginners' loop for feminine players is planned. The Glass A doubles league opens January 14 for teams with a combined average of 380+. Eight pairs have entered and a goal of at least sixteen teams. Resident entertainment includes a Sunday night dance at 9 o'clock and other features for visiting keglers. The coming week focuses on resurfacing lanes and preparing for the opening day matches.

Ince Turner Stand Cravis Nacogdoches Street Olvd W. E B. Field Terry Booth Robert Priest Willie Graniers Livian Cobb Gladys Molander Inap Booth Teenig Clu

Tops in Alamo Tenpin League Scores and Nostalgia

The Alamo Tenpin League showcases top scores with Herger 216 and Jubela 216 leading a crowded field. Notable performances include Belmasz 244 and 676, Barkera 214 and 395, and George Faber's 234-851 record. The season highlights: Turner power players bidding farewell, and stars like Klaemer, Whorns, Eisenhower, and Mueller racking high series. A festive opening week features many brace and strike-filled games across numerous bowlers.

B. H Belmasz Helen Barkera M. Cgston Broadway Erna Hausler Claud Powell Gertrude Whall Nita Hemphill Emma Tricher Pleaser Witts May Marquardt Marjorie Fry Margugrite Knest Alma Fort Eleanor Maltzberger Turner Powlers Klaemer MacManus Emil Leesch Herbert Crowell Max Melcher Chirile Loring Bi Weston Albert Toban George Faber Harry Nixon Ed Steffler Louis Luckebbach J. G. Schuesing Clint Mincis George Vordenbaum Carroll Rogers Messesson Ditto Tom Duxgosh Che Borme Nash Bil Judson George’ Mueller Jonn Hesty Flick Mielke

Promoter features Marshall in main bout at Rassle Arena

Everett Marshall, famed heavyweight from La Junta, Colo., headlines a Rassle Arena card promoted by Carl Geyer. Main event pits Hrerett Marshall at 230 pounds against Mike Mazurit in a best of three falls match. Semi finals include Chris Zaharias at 230 facing Billy Edwards. prelims feature El Pulpo at 225 against Dan O’Conner, with two falls to three and 40 minute limit.

Hrerett Marshall Mike "Mazurit Chris Zanarizs Billy Edwards el Pulpo Dan O'Conner Everett Marshall Blood Thunderbolt la Junta Colo Ner Mike Magurki Carl Geyer Tess Walkathon Arena Marshall Ragsle Faux Pnd Jr Chris Zaharias Chris Habe Zaharias Ginger the Bear Bald Billy Strongman Gralain

Bowling league results and team rosters from week

A scan of bowling league results shows team standings, individual scores, and weekly leaders. It lists department names, player names, team captains, and weekly totals with mixed OCR glitches but preserves key figures and participant names.

Standings Not Appearing in Sunday's Bowling Section

The Daily Light notes that bowling standings did not appear in Sunday's bowling section. The column requests readers to check later prints for updated team rankings and player results. Local bowling clubs and leagues are awaiting the revised standings to reflect latest matches and scores.

Daily Light

Texas Tenpin Tourney Set for Houston Return

Texas Tenpin Bowling League announces the 1039 Texas Tenpin Tourney to be held in Houston. Reuben Schrader notes 117 teams from 15 clubs competed in Galveston and Iowa entries revived. Houston Turners plan to host both state and national events to boost entry and revive dormant clubs.

Texas Houston Reuben Schrader Secretacy Tha Isegeat Galveston Jab Herzig San Antonio Jane Predy Fae A. J Zilker Charles Dbiarng Reuben Sehnefer Avertiary Medin Roscou Ly

Bowlers Begin Seventh Year Growth in San Antonio

N J Louis Quintanilla Jr secretary reports the San Antonio Bowling Association marks seven years of progress from 30 sanctioned teams to 237, with Randolph included, while outlining plans for a handicap league and city tournaments at Alamo Recreation Alleys. The celebration, now in its second year named Bowlers' Day, celebrates donations, jerseys, and prize funds funded by members and clubs.

Emen San Antonio Oern Mathis Ruthley Dallas Melene Knueger Ag Cintyertan Esther Hoes N. J Louis Quintanilla JR A. Bowling Ass'n Randolph San Antonio Bowling Association Tania Bayling Association

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