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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1938

Page

13

State junior golf plans link East Texas to San Antonio

The piece notes a growing youth golf movement in Texas with a planned Fast Texas Junior title tour that would send winners to San Antonio for state laurels, August 22, 1928, and cites local players in San Antonio and Brackenridge course. It also mentions rules committee discussions in baseball and a staff shift for Bud Shaver at the Detroit Times.

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Seabiscuit Narrowly Defeated in Record Crowd Stakes

War Minstrel driven by Hanford wins the Massachusetts handicap at Arlington before a record Chicago crowd of about 62,000. Seabiscuit, carrying 120 pounds, loses place late but saves second by a half length from Arabs Arrow. Main Man, Leo, and Grey Gold also compete in the $10 added Stars and Stripes handicap won by War Minstrel from Suffolk Downs.

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Racing Notes Highlight Delaware Oaks and Stakes Wins

Race notes cover Delaware Oaks winner Handcutt and rival details at Wilmington. Eight Thirty and other favorites perform, with Autumnauest taking the tri state crown and doubles titles claimed by Wilfred M. Tyler. Jockey shifts and attendance forecasts also appear amid mixed results and upcoming July events.

Argentine Tuner Wins Hollywood Handicap Race

Lewood California July 3 AP reports Argentine Tuner owned by Bing Croaby wins the Hollywood Park American handicap at misty track. Backers collect about 8 dollars to 320 dollars as the equine star gains fresh praise from bettors and fans.

Ripper Davis Wins Tree-Fight Title in Disney Oklahoma

In Disney Oklahoma on July 5 a strange event crowned Ripper Davis the tree-fighting champion of the region. Davis rode a Oak tree setup as arena and defeated rival Angelo in a dramatic match that ended with a loud roar as the tree’s crotch pinning his opponent. Ernest Andrews of Thlsa witnessed the odd spectacle, noting a Tremtacker accident during the dust up.

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Tip for Nervous Pitchers in Local Doubleheader

Gloversville report from July notes Amster dam pitcher Albert Fare rington nicknamed Duke has found a method to ignore spectator raxing. In the second game of a doubleheader he pitched fearlessly and the team won 8 to 3.

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Wood takes over as Point West Point football coach

Bill Wood arrives at Point West Point VA to begin duty as Army’s new head football coach after a year at the command and staff school. He plans to use notes and motion pictures left by retiring coach Gar Davidson to map summer plans and conduct the season preparation. Wood previously served as backfield coach before leaving for Fort Leavenworth a year ago.

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Wrestler Pete Mahagoff Set for Wednesday Walkathon Show

The introduction of Pete Mahagoff as a new wrestling star headlines Wednesday’s mat card at Walkathon Arena. Mahagoff, single handedly challenging opponents, may face Joe Stecher in Nebraska farmland style clash, with his brother Ivan in a prior team match. Alabama Bil Lee teams with Savage in the feature, as ref Dr Kurt Sarpolis officiates.

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Shooting at San Antonio Gun Club Weekly Meet Ends in Scores

Burkley wins with 42 hits at the San Antonio Gun Club weekly shoot held Sunday. Cooper and Lamile Macaliee score high, while J. I. Moore leads ahead of notable shooters. Meantime, tenant Carr and Ben Wisher contribute toward team totals as other names post lower scores in a crowded field of local marksmen.

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Filipino boxer Garcia stops Burke in fourth at Independence Day bout

In California, Filipino contender Garcia overwhelmed Jackie Burke of Orden Utah, scoring a three count in the fourth round to win an Independence Day match. Spectators ranged near twenty hundred as Burke faced a sharp right to the jaw and toppled.

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Boilermakers Rally To Win In Jazz League Action

Helotes Boilermakers extended their win streak with a 6-3 victory over the MacGans on Monday and a Tuesday triumph in the Jazz 1 games. Gussen and Michatenik pitched for Helotes as they claimed a third straight win against Maccon.

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Custers Last Stand into Film in Hollywood

Hollywood reports Gary Cooper will meet with Samuel Goldwyn to discuss Severth Cavalry about Custers last stand. Joel McCrea slated for Custer. Ann Sheridan eyed for lead in Angles With Dirty Faces. George M. Cohan in talks for film roles. Danielle Darrieux returning to Hollywood in September.

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Association stars picked for American League all star game

The Western section tops the poll with 13 players for the July 14 All Star game in Th erenapolis. Indians, Indians. Page and Williams are unanimous choices. Shotton of Columbus to direct the squad as they face the league leaders.

Sporting News Ncaming Rules Committee Baseball Writers‘ Association Cincine Hall Bagehall Otly Columbus Ohio American Association Therenapolis Baseball Writers’ Association Indians Indianapolis Sunners Vorsee Page Ted Williams Minneapolis George Archie Tom Jedo Jack Baltagavet Eddie Miller Eddie Joost Kansas City Oseir Grimes Milwaukee Lyn. King Joe Gallagher Fern Bell Louisville Williance Bill Backer Chris Hartje Fansas Gly Joy Becker Whitlow Wystl Kemp Wicker Lloyd Brown St. Paul Leroy Parmalee Page Shotton

Batteries and Scores Across Midwestern Games

A scrambled recap shows multiple baseball style matchups with Milwaukee and Kansas City facing Toledo and Columbus. Batters named include Brewer Hartio Hinkle Lin ton Martynix Andrews Kalleher Ryln and others. Scoring lines mix with unclear OCR but indicate several games with final tallies and line scores.

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Opera Leads and Unfinished Studio Plans for September

Universal prepares a dramatic project with Joe Pasternak and Jean Negulesco aiming for a September 15 start as top star Danielle and Hedg 1 Le Marr emerge as rivals to Garbo at MGM. Exhibitors seek a prestige release akin to Mayerling while industry chatter notes Gable’s marriage news and a breezy summer mood amid incomplete notes on Southern foster care.

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Hollywood Stars Gossip Roundup Sparks Movie Bets

A chaotic Hollywood wrap reports Ann Sheridan plans a trimmed vacation and a move toward a Wally Beery picture at Metro. It notes friendships, marriages, and social events with stars like Joan Crawford, Loretta Young, Janet Gaynor, and Tyrone Power hosting parties, plus industry tidbits on projects, casting, and moving dates.

Movie Time Table Majentle The Me Wire

Film schedule notes show a Roan listing at 1 13 with Arter hide Bans 4217 and Wurm 12248. Amy Ms MH oa iN LitetT Krol Unizerwyarti Pratl S40 S318 12.

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Walter Winchell On Broadway Parody and Oddities

A rambling column by Walter Winchell on Broadway riffs includes jokes about marriages, celebrity mismatches, the Saud family, and quirky trivia. It references figures like David and William, plus notes on oysters and whales, with mock commentary on modernist art and curious historical tidbits.

Clark Wins Fingcrest Invitation Title In Longview

July 5 Longview Bill Clark of Gladewater captured the Fingcrest invitation title with a 3 and 1 victory over Longview rival Bill McMahon. A shaky putter spoiled McMahon’s brilliant bid as Clark closed strong on the final Vine.

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British racer Eyston arrives to pursue speed record

British pilot Captain Eyston boarded the Queen Mary in New York en route to Bonneville Salt Flats to chase a new land speed mark. He plans to better the existing 31143 meter record set in Bonneville in November 1927.

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