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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1940

Page

6

Tee to Green Ridge four ball tourney at Brackenridge Park

The Tee to Green Ridge Golf Association held a four ball tourney at Brackenridge Park where 19 pairs competed. The winning duo posted a combined gross score of 154 with second place at 158. Individual scores included Mrs Lee 99 1280 and J Lne Wilson 92 14 18, along with Beacon 95 15 89 and Curtison 89 15 76, Christopher 93 120 and J oe Wilson 92 14 76, Mire La 101 23 4 and Brease Arthur, Gordon, and others. A second event saw J L Anderson and B L Bristol tie at 159 for fourth with Mrs 5 1 Hoover and Bd Barbee. Claud Estrada led the Pore Golfers club monthly February event at Riverside Park with a net 65 from a gross 82. Herman Fuentes was second net 63 16 67, while MC Gonzales 93 24 49, Manuel Pavelle 97 28 88, and Dr HN Gonzales 5 16 89 followed. a playoff was planned.

Mire la Brease Arthur Gordon J. L. Anderson Bristol Hoover Bd Barbee Anderson Bristoe Poe Burkes MC Gonzales Manuel Pavelle Goneales

Armstrong In Bad On Coast Sparks Boxing Showdown

Indefinite suspension threat by Henry Armettone and manager Eddie Mead delays title bout with Defering Gardin on February 33 in Los Angeles. State athletic chief Jerry Giesler says contract signed last November 35 and calls meeting for next Friday to resolve dispute as Gardin’s camp insists bout proceed.

Los Angeles Jan Henry Armettone Eddie Mead Defering Gardin Jerry Giesler State Athlee Commission Tor Te Liebaut Giesler Tapoke New York George Parnassus Gareia Armstrong

Ortega Faces Stevens In Topboat Monday Boxing Card

Johnny Stevens 129 pounds meets Pedro Ortega 107 in a ten round main event at Walkathon arena Monday night. Semi final pits Chick Sundees 125 against Karlyne Rodea 126 in eight rounds. Special event has Rebs Duran 155 facing Kill Brock 156. Preliminary Hid Stringfellow 1, vs State Kid 129 in four rounds.

Johnny “K Stevens Pedro Ortega Chick Sundees Karlyne Rodea Rebs Duran Ve. Kill Brock Hid Stringfellow State Kid Johnny Ko." Stevens Cincin Dail Mexico City Walkathon Arena San Antonio Morena Cincinnati Lawrence Baldesarelli Ortega Texas Ring Ley Jenkins Lou Ambera Eayas Jenkins Chick Sanchez Enrique Rotiea Elaht Ordess

Florida nets win to claim state tennis cup

Elwood Croke wins the Florida state tennis singles final to gain permanent possession of the cup by defeating Henry Pruslt of Seattle 6-1 0-4 1-3. Portland, Oregon, ranked sixth nationally, also takes strong podium action as Fouline Betz defeats Mary Hardwick for the women's singles title 2-2 7-9 6-4.

Cooke Florida Orlanda Elwood Croke Neers Portland Oresint Natlcnilly Henry Prusclt Seattle Wash Wayne Rabin Pacific Coast Fouline Betz Mary Hardwick

Novice Wisconsin woman joins All American shooting squad

Wisconsin woman Mrs William Gilbert of Madison leads a first time clay target shooter onto the All American squad for the Grand American match at Dayton. She sank 98 of 100 targets and strung 100 straight on a 200 target set. Other members include Rudy Breben, Frank M Tronh and Phil Miller.

Minneapolis Wisconsin Jimny Robinson William Gilbert Madison Wis Orly Mag Winnig Dayton Robinson Rudy Breben Wightta Man Phil Miller Glen Frank M. Tronh Portland Ore Blaney Meuluwa Grimes Iowa Periataea Larola Commuonneken World’s Halos Hanna Grand American Walter Hoover Berwen

Readers urge Hoover charity praise to aid Finns and crippled kids

A letter from William Mills of New York urges sports writers to reassess their praise for President Hoover's relief programs. He argues for supporting domestic crippled children and famine relief at home, noting Red Cross drives and infantile paralysis campaigns.

Bob Considine New York Willam Mills Hoover Finland Poland Hitler United States Red Cross Armin Iids America Madison Square Garden S. Elf Pims Widl Cmatch

Why Not Take Care of Young Tade

A Cincinnati reader argues University of Tennessee should donate its Rose Bowl payout of 132000 to Herb Tade's family. He notes Tade suffered a fractured skull in a Tennessee Kentucky game and has been bedridden for years.

Tade Sims C. W. Hatchinson Cincinnati University of Tennessee Whch Herb Tade Lexington Tennessee Tades Popta Sinateus

Minor Ball Player Explains His Views

A Deiles player named Woiglas Miller speaks about the hardships faced by minor leaguers. He notes many begin at a young age, endure long bus rides and low pay, and sacrifice schooling and marriage prospects for transient baseball income. He argues the urge to join the majors is tempered by financial instability and past hardships.

Gehen Woiglas Miller Deiles Ken Kelper Particwlar Tner Kellner

Marlene Dietrich in Sadie Thompson style film teased

A Hollywood gossip summary notes Marlene Dietrich continuing as a spicy star in a project blending Singapore material with new elements by Ladislau Podor and Lazo Vadnat, with Harry Tugend scripting. It mentions Gary Cooper rumored for Northwest Mounted Police and references DeMille’s Paradise estate flood fallout, plus chic Chicago party tidbits.

Louvella Parsons N.S Hollywood Marlene Diatrich Destry Pastemnak Soyer Sinners Singapore Ladislau Podor Lazo Vadnat Harry Tugend Gam Guam Pasternak Marlene Sadie Thompson Jo Dietrich Universal Robert Paramoad Gary Cooper George Brent Northwest Mounted Police Cecil 5 DeMille Paramaount Warners Telm Para Jost Sam Goldwyn Gary Madeleine Carroll Joel McCrey Robert Preston Simiove Simon

Hollywood talk and wedding chatter fills show notes

Luminaries like Shirley Temple and Colleen Moore appear backstage as Bette Davis gifts a wedding dress and Adolph Zukor eyes South America. Variety reports record business while Shirley Ross, Ken Molone, and Jen Toute star in New York gossip. Astrid Allwyn, Billy Seymour, Ernst Lubitsch, and Ty Power ride a wave of Hollywood intrigue amid stalled shoots and a Dance With the Devil accident.

Bette Davis Landis Fave Colleen Moore Homer Hargreaves Adolph Zukor South America Variety Shirley Ross Ken Molon Jen Toute New York Shirley R Gdes Bt Robtrix Ty Power Fox Ace Gent

Nobel Medal Donation by Selma Lagerlöf Reported

Stockholm notes Selma Lagerlöf, winner of the 1909 Nobel Prize for Literature, contributed her gold Nobel medal to Finland’s national collection. The medal’s value is estimated around $1500.

Stockholm Selma Lagerloef Te Mabel Aterory Finland

Hunchback Spectacle Pros, J Leys Man Reviews

Strong Medicine lauds The Hunchback with Laughton Maureen O Hara and Edmond O’Brien in a spectacle set around Notre Dame. The review praises Laughton’s performance and the bell tower scene while noting makeup hampers him. It compares favorably to Lon Chaney’s version and recommends the film for lovers of strong drama.

Charita Lengman Charlie MacCarthy Notre Dame R-K.-O Jeeler Lester Joud Laughton Tne Maureen O Hara Tipset Beilyg Cedric’ Hardwicke Edmond O'Brien Thomas Mitchel Woolford Chaney

Broadway Scene Review Roundup in Walter Winchell Column

Walter Winchell surveys Broadway openings and reviews including James Thurber and Nugent collaboration on The Male Animal with Leon Ames and Ruth Matteson, Paul Robeson performing, and the season’s slump after holidays. He notes Invisible Stripes and Dark Victory on networks, plus Nightly gossip from The Wireless and The Story Tellers column.

New York James Thurbee The Megs That Nugent Nugent Leon Ames Ruth Matteson Abe Mr. Anderson Paul Robeson Jobin Genty Roark Bradford Robeson Richard Lockridge Do Barry N.Y Britain Spencer Troy B. Davis Pocahontas Times Marington W. Va Amd Paul Sohnen

Ratliff Reports Texas Interscholastic League Plans

Harold Y. Ratliffe outlines the Texas Interscholastic League football program and coaching school. The association, largest in the nation, aims to prepare 300 to 500 coaches for spring practice and a state championship game around Christmas. Notable alumni include Sammy Baugh and Davy O'Brien. Texas A and M led national rankings at times.

Dallas Coaches Association Texas Austin Bee State Willathon Association Ailps Sugar Bow Collon Fern Lee Amin High Seléol Clean Aid Sparta Harold Y. Ratlife Texas High Tas REO John Kimbrough Sammy Baugh Jack Grain Alemose Sones Sheldrich Davy O'Brien Texas Internecholastic Footon Texas A Chelatinn University Boyth-Teague Southwest

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