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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1939

Page

3

Alamo Bowlers Cup Leads Class B Tenpin Play

In the Alamo Bowlers Cup bowing event in the city, Alamo Jewelry leads Class B aided by a 100-pin handicap as top scores come from Dick Minor 522 Carl Halbrook 567 and Marvin Detke 562. Dairyland remains front in Class C while state all-events champion Paul Knepp posts 650 in Class A singles and Leonard Maugolt leads Class B singles with 556 as the tournament closes next weekend.

Mierk Alamo Jewelry Dick Minor Carl Halbrook Marvin Detke Ing. Turner Ronmat Monumental Works Dinner No Bert Mangham le Sécong Alamo Jewelry II White Randolph Field Dairyland Ed Hilzteliers G. Treuters Din Caster Paul Knopp Jestlers C. Kaiser Ted Ebest H. Phillips McAriner Art Dulling Leon Mueller C. Horlen O. Bradfield J. Parker J .A. Kacupper Paul Knepp Jim Carter Leonard Maugolt T. DuBose Crade A.haneupper Pini T Kunopp Ed Hitefelder Elehorn tMie Kasayage Bradfield Peat A. Knepper G. Bradgvetd Wih O. Korlen

Sunday Scores Showcase Monumental Meets Across Classes

The Sunday scores list includes numerous class results with participant totals for OssTOAN Monumental Works, AGL, Durash Eisenhower, Clarke and other teams. Key individuals such as P. Knopn H. Wagner L. Leifeste Q. Kalser J. Guthrie and many others posted high marks across Class 4 AQT B and BC divisions, with totals ranging from the mid 2000s to 2700s across numerous clubs and venues.

Osstoan Monumental Works P. Knopn H. Wagner Mancold Leifeste Agl Durash Eisenhower BE. Schriewer Klaus B. Stark Cumming Freni Taeekie Brewer Handitep Tornes Mo Clase A Luckensbach Hogan Bayman Weston Ri Angel Atlandicap Grant Blais Flack Schelihase RL Black Shote J. Guthrie Hanicon Broadway Bialy Claas Hy Kalser Norberey Dresch Honittcap Pata Bea Foam Clase Wien Hung B. Sales L. Lindsay Meyer HL. Burkner Hhandican Tote Zeus Silliv's Cafe Clara C. J. Berry J. Franke F. Punk H.” Mann M. Jauflér Toth Cer Clana H. Seilederaan Q. Creswell JM Carr L. Clothier L. Gasy Vandivap Ascessora and Collectors B. O'Mara Rube Voune C. Herpel Hf. Bichora Tandinay Fotal Beer Clave Sellentass R. Levis R. Ballard Xirk Henaleap Totel Ant Uity Ola San Antonio Licht al Jey A. Boiser C. Crow Rogers CG. Treuter Mandicap Zena Alamo Jewelrs Halbrook N. Schrebec M. Deike T. Miller KR. Minor Handicap Moulern Tt. Johnson K. Mfangham

Armstrong to Scrap Feldman in St. Louis

Henry Armstrong world champion will fight Lew Feldman of Brooklyn New York on March 16 at the St. Louis Auditorium. Matchmaker Larry Atkins announced Armstrong will defend both titles. He awaits a Havana bout with Bobby Pace this Saturday before leaving for St. Louis.

Armstrong Feldman St. Louis Louis Henry Armstrong Lew Feldman Brooslyn N.Y St. Louis ‘Auditorium Larry Atkins Arnathang Havana Bobby Pace Guha Imediatey

Bowlers Lead in Southwestern Holiday Bowling Standings

Lows Christie and Kevin Gaye of Wieh Sty Walle atomio posted 1326 to take the doubles lead in the three weeklong Southwestern Howlie bend event. The San Antonio area recreation jam keeps San Antonio teams atop the Leninedtat standings as the league shows wide participation across multiple clubs and venues.

Wichita Falls Christie Kevin Gaye Wieh Eply Stisake

1939 roster of St. Louis Browns during club year

The document lists officers and executives for the St. Louis Browns apparatus in 1939 including DONALD L. BARNES as President WILLIAM C. DeWITT as Vice President HOWARD V. ATEPILENS as Vice President BAMMUEL C. McCLUNEY as Treasurer GEORGE G. FOSTER as Secretary E. GILLILAND as Assistant Vice President MARGARET H. MUMAPITY as Assistant Treasurer CHARLES DeWITT as Traveling Secretary and ROGER BACON as Director of Information with unclear spellings throughout and likely archival context.

Donald L. Barnes William C. Dewitt Howard V. Atepilens Bammuel C. McCluney George G. Foster

Oldest Volunteer in American Army Records A Remarkable 134 Years

The account claims Henry Francisco, born in 1686 in France, enlisted January 15, 1777, at age 91 in Captain Bureoughs' company of Colonel Warner's Continental regiment. Discharged April 20, 1778, he reportedly lived until October 25, 1820, dying in Whitehall, New York. Supposedly present at Queen Anne's coronation, he fathered 21 children, with the last born when he was 82.

Henry Francisco France Bureoughs Warner Whitehall New York Garin

Mangold and Others Race Records in Unclear Listing

A fragmented OCR list shows numerous names and numbers like Mangold 1664, Phillipa 600, Smith 1579, Conway 1570, Moragerdt 3417, Weber 1801, Bauman 1504, Krus 1874, Fink Wes, Knauer 1821, Coldwell 505, Berry 2407, and various stray initials. The text resembles a sortable standings or roster page with many misreads and missing context.

Schreiner Mare Liinin C Bauman Jerekin Jenati Fink Wes Guilinie Bozo Kalsie Fliek Davia Knauer T. ME Jer 1Am, C Coldwell Sener Esnaley J “Berry Ae Ueesa Wat Taetet Lat M. Trauffer Darker K Hirt Mara Braaticlt H. de Mennisi Montanto

Midget Racing Crowns Zent Rival Races at Sunday Meet

Cecil Zent won the featured sweepstakes while Wen Sacges Ser led the weekend with three victories and a second place. Promoter Mel Wainright earned prize money by finishing second in the sweepstakes. Wainright clashed with rival drivers prompting track officials to eject Toran after an on track incident.

Cecil Zent Wen Sacgesser Zent Mel Baby Fare Wainright Walnright der ‘Toran Wikkhnie Qulte

Sullivan memorial award given to Don Lush for 1930

New York February 27 The 1930 James F Sullivan memorial award plinth trophy for the outstanding amateur athlete of the United States goes to Don Lush. A two pair record holder and five time AAU country winner, star distance runner from Indiana.

New York James F. Sullivan United States Don Lush Indiana

Rural track prelims set in March at Hot Wells

Director General Kenneth Kiddwell announced preliminaries for rural track at Hot Wells on March 4. The Mayy to go meet Edgewood March 1, rural tennis mats with the Neld April and fuslur coftball April 128.

Bexar Noun‘ly Yural Hot Wells Kenneth Kiddwell Mnet Edgewood Neld Fuslur

White Captures Houston Invitation Golf Tourney

Ed White of Houston won the Houston Invitation amateur golf tournament by defeating 26 year old John Barnum of the Rio Grande Valley 3 and 1 in the final after eliminating Howard Cres of Colorado 4 and 3 in the semifinals. White, 26, previously beat Texas amateur champion Bob Riegel 2 and 1. The event ran from Wednesday amid wind rain and cold as favorites were knocked out before the quarterfinals.

Houston Ed White Keml-Eldalmmafoh Invita Barmom White Barnwm Rio Grande Valley Louis Douglas Hamum Hale Galt Ken Tragers Montgomery Ala Johnny Dawson Los Angeles Andohnny Goodman Omaha Neb

Second Half Fight For Span Am Loop Title Sparks Woodlawn Play

A playoff for the second half title looms as Arco Iris and Valencia Juniors split Sunday games at Woodlawn Lake Gym. Scoring champion Henry Salazar led Prospect Jackets with 171 points in 14 games, while Chepe Martinez of Arco Tia trailed by one point before adding five more to finish second with 360.

Bel Wesley Houde Arado Reno Centro Denoyutyo Bae Valencia Clit Yisrey Woodlawn Lake Gym Yay Acheaute Arco Iris Valencia Juniors Ant Prospect Hilletlow Jackets Arabbed Centra Deportivo Yonjain Wealey Adolph Garsla Amado Narya Henry Salazar HM Jacketa Jos ("Chepe)Martinez Arco Tia Sith

Bridges Partners in Joint Venture Agreement

The document outlines a formal partnership between Frank B Bridges and J C Sieents for a business trust in San Antonio Texas. It covers joint management, equal ownership, bookkeeping, monthly financial statements, profit sharing, and required mutual consent for transfers or divisions.

Honariners Ramie Mis Association Horaby Sald Waxocla Fon Hia Partnership Euch Hanks Big Partucrento Hushesa Trana Partc Dartice Agld Hrpat National Bank of San Antonio Texna Ima Fae J. Ginza Anil Camer Poly Fink B. Bridges Tyta J.C. Sietnts Ifneal Darky Annie Mit Roy Grollis Il Baten Probie Hall Joan Frank Bridges Texan Sab Pery Sinnia Sexur County Torente

Archery Club Forms Guest Meeting at Gunter Hotel

Members of the newly organized archery group will meet Wednesday night at the Gunter hotel for prospective member welcome. Secretary A. Ny Sassmian announced an archer tourney at Willey Springs course in two weeks, with an American round event and a top score by Gassman of 3913? The day’s scores include A.M. Gpane man 307 and others: A. W. Andersatt 365, Lloyd Schwartz 246, W. S. Walker 237, Les Ne Canty 278, J. Mt. Franklin 253, A. W. Ramee 257, L. C. Roosevelt 175.

Jerry Boynen Gunter Hotel Willey Springs A. Ny Sassmian St Mary's U. Com Gassman A.M. Gpaneman A. W. Andersatt Lloyd Schwartz W. 5 Walker Les~ Ne Canty J. Mt. Franklin Zsi A.W. Ramee L. CG. Roosevelt

Four Hundred Boxers Enter Chicago Golden Gloves Meet

Four hundred amateur pugilists arrived in Chicago for the Golden Gloves tournament as the three day event opens. Of the entrants, 668 expected to be defeated, with 32 advancing to the annual renewal of the gloves, matching the sport's best in the squared ring.

Crigago Chicago Atles Flehtera

Ciencia Heads East to Race at Major Stakes

Los Angeles reports Texas owner L Kleberg will rest his $60,000 Santa Anita Derby winner for the Pimlico Oaks in New York after a swift move east. Hoes to Kentucky Derby prospects are unclear while other trainers pledge readiness for the spring races at Churchville Downs.

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