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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1938

Page

3

Padres Bring Eckhardt In To Bolster Lineup

San Antonio Missions open a two game set with Beaumont exporters as Eckhardt, former UT star, reports ready for left field. Trotter sputters in loss, Epps shines with nine hits in 14 plate appearances, and rosters shuffle as managers weigh bench decisions before Saturday night game.

Ovcer Eckehardt San Antonio Missions Ren Kindergarter Beaumont Exporters Nigny Merrifield Hany Emberth Padres Eckhardt Toledo Americar Association Taylor Houston Buffaloes University of Texas Wic Shippers Husky Eckhardt Grandstand Mit Byrnes Tony Crissale

Track stars head to Buffalo for national meet drill

Two hundred entrants vie for senior national titles at the American Track and Field Championships in Buffalo New York. Notables include Archie San Romani Glenn Cunningham Louis Zamperini and Josef Mogert with champions defending crowns in the 400 meter relay and multiple hurdles events over two days at the new stadium.

Buffalo WN Y WPI Shootig Helr Mustaut Glenn Cuntlingham Archie San Romani Archie Cunningham Cub der Lim Princeton Louis Zamperini Charles Fraeke Wisconsin Josef Mogtert Belgium Perrin Walker College Park Allan Tolmich Wayne University Detroit Jorge Helds Olympic Club of San Prunchen New York Curb Exchange AA

Tallest Beech Hedge Near Blairgowrie Stretches Over A0 Mile

The Beech Hedge near Blairgowrie, along Perth road by Meikhour House estate of the Marques of Landsdowne, claimed as the tallest hedge, rising about 100 feet high. Planted in 1740s it requires pruning every seven years, a three week effort by workers.

Blairgowrie Meikhour House Marques of Landsdowne Perth Road

Missions Box Rues Batted On

Watwood Seafiic Newman 2 Eppe 2 Poland Sitber Mat iansky two hits Newnan Ber arding three base hit Epps sacrifice hits Trotter Rhein double play MaTiansi gr to Watwood pitching off Trotter 11 hits 6 runs in 64 thirds off Strickland 1 hit no runs in 2 23 innings off Waxener no hit no runs in framing on balls off Gradvickl 7 off Protter 2 strikeouts Grodstekt 5 Ly Trotter 5 losing pitcher Trotter left al bases Houston 14 San Antonio 11 stolen base Epps umpires Wilton Fowles and Wels ume Zing

Johan Grodzicki Tor Swift Serardine Newman Grodzicki Taylormen Sig Gryska Ede Die Trotter Gryska Epbs Jacky No Bill Strickland Chil Wagener Epps Mitt Byrnes Groducki Hay Manapew Tra Sith Dobry Gradzirki Rues Watwood Seafiic Newman Eppe Poland Sitber Matiansky Newnan Berarding Baze Rhein Ma- Tiansigr Strickland Waxener Gradvickl Protter You Grodstekt Ly ‘Trotter Houston San Antonio Baee Ulpires Wilton Fowles Wels

Texas League Boxes Exporters Slvg Sports Wrap

In Shreveport at Beaumont the Texas League game feature multiple pitchers including Wagner, Stephenson, Trout, and Gick with runs scattered. notable actions include Bilgere’s single, Fleming and Mullin contributing, and an 11-12 final line for Shreveport over Beaumont amid errors and stolen bases. Umpires Naylor and Bleensraafe officiated. Bilgere’s clutch hit defined the late drama.

Amar Good Valenti Stephenson Garner L. Fleming Secory Mullin L. Wieming Tighe Perry P. Fleming Moore Shreveport Bivin Gick Wagter Sansosti Trout Rogalski Biyin Rapelski Gwk Fleming Muli Sesory Howell Perrys Girk Cunnery Vitter Vincent Ryobese Monre Ieft Ambeses Beaumont Naylor Bleensraafe

Pennsylvania Kid Wins U S Marble Championship

Frank Santo a 23 year old from Throop Pennsylvania won the United States marble championship in Wildwood New Jersey. The eighth grade student won 13 of 16 games and defeated four sectional champions in the final of the sixteenth annual tournament.

Pennsylvania Wildwood N.V Frank Barry Santo Throop United States

Intercollegiate Tennis Winners Named at Montclair

The eastern intercollegiate men's singles champion event saw entrants from Texas Princeton St Johns Brooklyn College and California. Notable results included Joseph Fishback of St Johns defeating California's Doneglas Imhalt 9-7 6-2 in a major upset. Gerard Podesta of Princeton beat Yale's Howard Stephens 6-0 6-2. Robert Kamrath of Texas edged Columbia's Chauncey Steele Jr 6-4 1-? 6-? and Robert Peacock of California defeated Bradley Kenda 6-? 9-6 6-2.

Montclair University of Texas Princeton St. John's College of Brooklyn University of California Joseph Fishback St. John's Doneglas Imhalt California Gerard Podesta Frinceton Ouated Howard V. Stephens Yale Robert Kamrath Texas Chauncey Depew Steele Jr Columbia Robert’ Peacock vYletary Bradley Kenda U, O

Woman Golf Pioneer Cronin Donohue Dies in New Jersey

Vernon New Jersey July 2 Mrs Freneis A Cronin Donohue 71 a pioneer woman golfer died Friday She played from 1897 to 1904 and won the Western women’s golf title at Evanston Illinois in 1904 She helped found the New Jersey Women’s Golf Association and led the Women’s Metropolitan Golf Association as president in 1923 Her caddie favorite Chick Evans presented his first golf club Born in Boston she married Francis E Donohue a noted golfer who died about two years ago.

New Jersey Vernon N_ J Freneis A. Cronin Donohue Evanston Chick Evans Boston Ate Francis E. Donohue

Army League schedule reports two tilts Saturday at Matthewa and Kelly

Army league action lists two Saturday games at Matthewa Field and Kelly Field. Ninth infantry Manchus vs Randolph field Ramblers in a 27 inning thriller. Fifers' Snake Neranto drives in three, while Slaughter leads the Intantopmen at bat. Pitchers and errors noted with incomplete box scores and fielding remarks.

Army League Twenty- Yard Infantry Pitwenth Field Artillery Matthewa On Kelly Field Fliers Twelfth Field Artillery Kelly Field Ninth Infantry Manchus Randolph Field Ramblers St. Matthewson Field Sesgom Randolph Slaughter Intantopmen Neranto Handotvh Rich John'nib Mave Totaia Ninth Infantry Errova Viscetli Hukt 2 Wawarita Wood Woodyard Franz Henderson Hunt Flaney Mitchell Ottoman Johnston Frang Inchings Pjiched Louches Bar Wood Thuhey Toucher Wood Ty Haze Woodyard A Joy Otmas Winplen Meyer Her Thurman

LEE CHOSEN FOR SAVAGE PROMOTER TO PROMOTE NEXT WEDNESDAY

Lee selected for a Savage bill in the South at Walesthen arena with 11 matches this year including two draws and a loss. Bill faced steady opposition from Whiskers and nearly to hospital before refusing to wrestle Savage for a larger purse. Semi finals pit Joe Stecher and Pete Managoff against Billy Ed in a Nebraska farm team context.

Alabama Bill Daniel Boome Harry Coffman Walesthen Houston Bavege Janet Savage Joe Stecher Nebraska Pete Managoff Ivan Billy Edfa

Kent Oarsmen Reach Thames Cup Final at Henley

Kent school oarsmen defeated Yale by two thirds of a length in the Thames challenge cup semi final at Henley. Kent led early, Yale surged, Kent regained the lead in the final 110 yards to win. London Rowing Club beat Eton Exce for by two lengths to join in the other final.

Henley-On-Thames Kent School Yale Kent London Rowing Club Eton Exce Connecticut Drew Love Jevel Buco Kent

Dear Plays in Haverford Final at Pennsylvania Championships

Eunice Dear from San Antonio faced Theodoria Smith of Pasadena in the thirty-eighth annual Pennsylvania and eastern women's tennis championships at Haverford. Dear advanced by defeating Alli son Harrison 6 2 6 4 after a 6 2 6 4 semi final win, while Smith beat Hope Knowles of Philadelphia before meeting Dear in the final.

Eunice Dear Haverford Rime Dean San Antonio Theodoria Smith Pasadens Calif Letasnea Pennsylvania Texas Allison Harrison Miss Smith Hope Knowles Philadelphia

Mile. Lenglen in Critical Condition After Transfusion

Parib Lenglen a former French tennis star received a second emergency blood transfusion today as doctors reported she was sinking despite efforts to save her. In Dallas, Lee Rodak of Chicago will face Wesley Ramey of Grand Rapids in a one round bout next Friday, promoter Dick Griffin announced.

Mile Lenglen Parib Splanche Lenglen Dallas Lee Rodak Chicago Wesley Ramey Grand Rapids Mich Nish Dick Griffin Griffin Ro- Ak

Boxing Fight Results From Unspeciated PresA Hollywand

A chaotic boxing results list shows Ancy Bestmant, 138, Chicago, defeating Jimmy Vaugun, Cleveland, and Ben Browne of Atlanta stopping Babitting Burroughs in Pascagoula. Bouts featured Booker from San Jose and Miranda from Tucson, with various knockouts and decisions across New Orleans, Houston, Beaumont, and Atlanta. The report notes Booker’s thirty ninth professional victory and references other fighters including Ted Telloa and Dunny Doran, highlighting a rough card with multiple knockouts and disputed scores.

Presa Hollywand Ancy Bestmant iChicago Jimmy’ ‘Vaugun Cleveland Atlante Ben” Browne Atlania Burroughs Pascagoula Miss San Frarcinco Biddie Booker San Jos Calli Califorali Carloa Miranda Tuscon Ariz Bouker Booxer Orleana Ted Telloa dMexico Alexander Houton Frog Shee Beaumont Doran Otucwa Bude Bool Ada Okla Fort Denning Jack Glas Grant Rapid Mitch Jimmy” McNeil New York Beek Alen Jaels Auunta

Max Schmeling Sneaks Aboard liner for Germany

The injured heavyweight Schmeling slept aboard the Bremen liner in New York and plans to sail to Germany at midnight Saturday. He aimed to avoid crowds after his attempted defense against Joe Louis last week and was carried from an ambulance at the dock to keep plans secret as a few photographers gathered. Schmeling said he was feeling pretty good despite a spine injury from Louis' punch.

New York Max Schmellyg Bremen Germany Joe Louis Joe Jacobs Walt Long Schmeling Louis’ Idney

McDowell and Burke Reach Intercollegiate Golf Finals

Bert McDowell of Toulklans State and Red-headed John P. Burke of Georgetown earn spots in the 36 hole championship at Louisville Country Club after dramatic semifinal victories. McDowell won by one down over Lew Dubmns of Chattanooga while Burke defeated Bob Babbish of Detroit by one up.

Louisville Bert McDowell Toulklans State University Eid Kansas City Joh P. Burke Georgetown University Newport Re 1 Trish Tenn Green Burke Autrast Bob Babbish University of Detroit Mixlh Green

Higgins Sparkles in Oklahoma Meet

Tommy Higgins of Oklahoma City dominated early rounds at the Oklahoma City event, defeating Gunny Alfa ette of Berkeley 7-5 6-0 to reach the men’s singles final. Ed Lindsey, seed No. 2, beat Ed Carpenter in four sets and will meet Higgins for the title. Junior and doubles action also featured Amontotte and Fincher, with McMurry and Mitchel defeating Amonella and Hatsfeld in junior doubles.

Higgins Lindsey Bunday Amonttte Ed Hatzfeld Austin Texas Amonelle Maurice Fincher Daliis Bil McMurry Carl Mitchel Oklahoma City Trimmed Amonella Hatsfeld

San Antonians in Tulsa Skeet Shoot

San Antonio entrants led by former Texas women’s champion Bandelle Murphree join a strong field in Tulsa for the Southwest skeet championship. The eight-event tourney draws shooters from across the nation as Miss Viela Seidhelf, E. Jo Buckley, Bers Buckley, and K. C. Miner from Tyler also compete in the star-studded lineup. Meanwhile at Annapolis, Navy wrestling coach John Schultz retires after 28 years. Raymond Schwarts succeeds him as wrestling coach while remaining a physical education instructor at the Naval Academy.

San Antonians Tulsa JINS Tmn BaDelle Murphree San Antonio Texas Miss Viela Seidhelf Naensl Wichita Kan E. Jo Buckley Bers] Buckley Gan Antonio K. C A. H. Miner Tyler NAVY Netires Annapolis John Schultz Behuits Hag Raymond Schwarts Oklahoma Agricultural Ltd Mechanical College

Racing Notes Showcase For McGovarn As Meet Opens

Veteran jockey Tommy Stout leads a Delaware Park contingent with a clean sweep aboard Family Friend and other winners. Assorted riders Gallther Whelden and Indomitable star in steeplechase showcases as DelMar and Arlington action figures into a hot summer circuit.

Andy Schattinger Aetaran Lakewood Delaware Park Hire City Ures Galther Terart Silbes Jalter Hagu Flannery Phe Lana Teeeber Clark

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