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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1939
Page
6
The British Open action shows Bedland and Larson Little faltering as players struggle to reach the final 38 holes. Johnny Bulla led with 148 after a 71, while Dick Burton and Syd Easterbrook posted solid rounds. Little tired, others posted high scores as the field aims for Friday’s decisive rounds.
Wimbledon coverage notes British fans rate Bobby Riggs a 2-1 favorite to beat Elwood Cooke in Friday’s Wimbledon singles final. Commentary cites Cooke’s improved form butRiggs’s broader shot repertoire and past five-set battles, plus expert praise from Dan Maskell. The piece frames the all-American final as a historic, charged showcase on center court.
ST ANDREWS Scotland July AP first round scores in the British Open golf championship include Mar Wavlkner 70 Reggie Whitcombe 71 Len Crawley 72 Sidney Fairweather 74 Henrique Bertola Argentina 73 Yenrs Cotton 74 HB Rhodes 75 W H Gren 75 J H Bailings 73 Dan McBride 33 D AN McPherson 75 Allan Dalley 73 Abe Butchell Charles Whitcombe 75 ST ANDREWS England AP Landing Rehole scores in Bridfaly agen colt championship David J Rees 717-145 Simmy Hellen Ireland 72 75 147 Martin Pose Argentine 71 72-14 Bobby Locke South Africa 70 75paar Beppy Locke Chicago W Kenyon 72 45 Eparten Joehn Robert Sweeney 74 75 142 Alex Kyle 47 6159 Dick Burton 70 72-147 Syd Easterbrook 74 7 Sb King 76-72348 Percy Ailes 75 73-248 Tawaqa Little United States 79-80 JH Boston 70 75-14% Shankland 72 73 44 Jim Adams a7
Fort Smith Arkansas July 6 W H Lillard held a contest between persistence and a hole in one effort at Harris Scrabble Country Club selecting the No 16 10 yard hole. On his eighty ninth attempt he achieved an ace amid ads for classifications and light want ads offering home listings.
The Western tennis championship Cup, in circulation since 1907, with stars Maurice Mc Laughlin Bill Tilden Vincent Richards George Lath and Frankie Parker, goes on the block again Saturday in Chicago.
San Antonio Missions stars Sig Gryska and Art Seharein helped the South beat the North 4 to 2 at Dallas in the first Texas League All-Star game. Gryska scored and contributed double plays as Croucher and Mastin provided the offense with key hits. Northern pitchers Ira Smith and Joe Gibns led a four-hitter effort, while the South capitalized on miscues and timely hitting for the victory in front of about 9,050 fans.
Mrs J Lee Wilson Mrs Danny Breeben and Mrs Gil Noel tied for first in a Brathenridge Park Women’s Golf Association late week event. Gross scores listed show Wilson 99 Noel 98 Drechin 103. Mrs Tom Burger won second flight 18 84 and Mrs Francis Alson took third with 14 29 84.
Vic Edgar Tobin Actiai Surveys remained undefeated as league play continued in San Antonio. Lyt won a tight playoff 4 3 over Triple X Lorive. Don Goldbeck topped Cuby McChating in the feature 21 17. Other results saw Pepwil Cole over Riehners Butler Ihrust, and Clara's Gult beating the Crue sadere.
Cincinnati pitcher Iwan Goodman sustained only a slight emission to the back of the head from a thrown ball yesterday. Trainer Reed Bhath stated a Meray examination found no serious injury and Goodman may return by Sunday, after being struck by catcher Mickty Owen of the Gardes.
New York reports Jack Dempsey expected to continue recovery after an appendectomy. He will rest at Miami Beach, Florida following discharge from Polyclinic hospital.
Rube Williams, famed Llano polo star, sent Black Cassar to victory in the Brady derby feature on the final Brady Jubilee race meet program. The mile plus race carried a $425 purse with Black Caesar ridden by P. Brock finishing first. Aiterin placed second and Werkman third amid a crowd near 4000.
Gonzales Indians routed the Cuero Gobblers 15 to 1 at Gurre Park on July 6 as Wernil pitched for Gonzales and Logan for Cuero. The game featured a six run fourth inning and a decisive early lead, giving Gonzales the easy win in Central Texas.
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