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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1940

Page

8

Muncrief Seeks Seventeenth Win In Texas League

San Antonio Missions face Tulsa in a two game series opener as Bob Muncrief aims for his 17th win of the season. The Tuesday doubleheader also features pitchers Bert Barkelew and Julian Tubb with Tulsa visiting Fort Worth later. The game included ejections and injuries as Vernon Stephens was hurt but stayed in, Chuck Stevens and Pinky Jorgensen hit homers, and the Oilers rallied late before Jock Bradsher made a diving catch to save the win.

Tulsa San Antonio Missions Bob Mun Nef Lou Hanning Bert Barkelew Julian Tubb Munerlef Fort Worth Bills Marty Mehanus Mantins Hal Burek Cale Newlin Skipper Fing Muncriek Bob McManus Vernon Stephens Chuck Stevens Pinky Jorgenson Fach Tubsalis Oilers Whitney Snot Jock Bradsher Eateh Nash

Where They Play FLAL and National League Schedule

Fragmented schedule items show teams like Texas Teacue at San Antonio, Tulsa, Shreveport, Oklahoma City, Fort Worth, Dallas, and Houston. National League and American leagues list games in Dallas, Boston, New York, Chicago, St Louis, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Cleveland with various matchups and no late results.

Texas Lexie Chicazo Boston Br. Lewis New York Detroit

Houston Halfs Edge Dallas in Tight Loop Race

Houston Halfs maintain narrow lead over Dallas with late-innings heroics and clutch hitting. Long John Winsett slugged a grand slam driving in four runs as Beaumont, Oklahoma City, and San Antonio posted wins in close games.

Tix Houston Merry Gece Dallas Mergin Rebels Beaumont Long John Winsett San Antonio Tulsa Fort Worth Dick Forte Ned Harris Bob Patrick Oklahoma City Shreveport Don Kolloway

Connatser Ag Star in Hospital Here

Bill Conatser star halfback for the Texas Aggies is a patient at Station hospital Fort Sam Houston. He was at Camp Butler for six weeks of camp work when illness arose. Physicians say he has a slight ailment and will be released within a few days.

Connatser, Ag Star Bill Conatser Texas Aggies Station Hospital Fort Sam Housett Conatzer Advanced Cetria Uitary Butlis Conatser

Ship Demoran to Longview Dallas Texas

Dallas pitcher Joe De Moran was optioned to Longview in the East Texas League after an operation before the season and a slow return. Club President George Schepps indicated De Moran’s 1929 form had not returned weeks into action. Humphrey left handed pitcher from Longview will join Dallas Rebels for five days per manager Hal Lee.

Dallas Joe de- Moran Longview George Schepps Armouther de- Moran Soverel Humphrey Will Dallas Rebels Hal Lee

Summer mackerel cut awaited as tarpon surge noted

Coast fishing from Port Araneas reports the long anticipated summer cut of mackerel due next Monday while fishermen claim action was lively as tarpon were heavily hooked over the weekend. In Port Arthur the Junior Chamber extended a fishing rodeo through July 21 due to earlier bad weather, with better conditions reported Sunday for the event that began July 4.

Port Araneas Port Arthur

Marleau Back With Indians In Oklahoma City

Pitcher Eddie Marleau, a free agent previously with Cedar Rapids in the Three-Fye league, is announced to join the Oklahoma City Indians. He played for the Indians in 1937 when they won the Texas league and Dixie series championships. He has since been with several minor league clubs.

Oklahoma City Eddie Marlen Cedar Rapids Oklahoma City Indians Marleau Indians

Jenkins Fight Change Plan Sparks Commission Clash

New York reports Henry Armstrong weighs in at welter limits while Lew Jenkins team fights the 140 pound catchweight. Caplin warns of a forfeiture and vacating the lightweight title unless Armstrong makes 140, with commission decision pending on whether to switch to a 16 round welter bout.

New York UINS Henry Armstrong Hymie Caplin Lew Jenkins Lion Tecey New York Boxing Commission Pridey Briefy Armstrong Jake Mr. Caplin Walle Endie Mendy Boxing Commission Jenkins Caplin Texson

Unclear fragment hints at sports results and names

Fragmentary line lists individuals and numbers with unclear context in Portland Maine. lacks coherent event, teams, scores, or dates for a full summary.

Texas League Box Score Summary of Shreveport at Oklahoma City

Shreveport jumped ahead with a 41 run surge in the late innings to defeat Oklahoma City 5 to 1. Key players included Kolek, York, and Washington for Shreveport, while McLeandon and Klaerner worked on the mound for OKC. Umpires were Palmer and an hour-long delay preceded the final out.

Kollaway Shreveane Oklahoma City Gavlor Willon Jonns'ib Urso Dickeye Friart Shenm Andrwee Fuwell Coomme McLun'np Klaern Marleaup Meyer Nish'az Coombs Tratucs Shreveport Rui Howell Kole Iway Silver Bassin Marleau York Washington Coomb Kershore Tyne Botloway Double Nlavs Kollowario Bossa Kotloway Shraveport Ane Palmer Homa

Evangeline League Scores and Standings Snippet

Vague league score fragment lists teams Hayne Opelousas Mexindtla Tatnwaieth Lake Charles and New Jeria with scattered numbers and unclear names. The readable portion hints at a regional baseball context with mixed abbreviations and possible player notes. Further readable details are insufficient to confirm complete events or standings.

Hayne Opelousas Lake Charles New Jeria Boyt Muth Bauiabe Dy

Jenkins By Bob Considine on Lew Jenkins Lone Fight Plans

A fragmented Ferndale report recalls Lew Jenkins, lightweight champion, recalling old fights and poverty as he ponders a $25,000 payday for a 45 minute bout. He reflects on his youth, army stint, and past earnings while speculating on a rematch and the risks of his opponent Henry Armstrong.

Bob Considine Ferndale Greg Engle Rock Lew Jenkins

Gillespie and Kovacs climb in tennis

New York July 3 Two rising American tennis talents Billy Gillespie of Atlanta and Frank Kovac of Oakland seek top national rankings. Gillespie, after state success and West Coast play, pursuing clay court titles. Kovac, already nationally recognized, shows power and backhand, drawing comparisons to Tilden and Riggs as they chase the national top ten.

New York Frank Kovac Oakland Ceallf Billy Gillespie Atlanta University of Miami Korkes Nassau Country Club Woo Bo Puchdustrious Gs BM Tilden Bobby Riggs Sewickley North Conway Hevoes Tiden Dart Budge Gil Hunt Elwood Cooke Joe Hunt Nassau Jfourney Cooke Frank Californan Gillespie Donatc Nelli Oklahoma City Billy Jose New York State Kenyon College Don Menallt Dots Gilslesple

Fight results from Associated Mrews boxing card

A scrambled boxing results page lists fighters by city and name with scores and outcomes. Notable bouts include Julie Kogan knocking out Phil Girianl in New York and Mickey Makar defeating Bayonne contender in Bayonne. Other results featureoutpoints in Baltimore Hartford and Newark amid mixed wins and draws.

Mrews Pittsburgh Fritzle Civic Bate 2Ured Casia Thera Steadership Chicago Cael Vindaverra Omaha Neb Churk Stowell Los Angeles Drew New York Julie Kogan New Mayen Conn Phil Girianl Philadephis Billy Mims Phildelphia Jimmy Lero Hartford Tio

Knothole League Senior Division Scores and Highlights

Fragmented OCR lists players and actions from a Knothole League Senior Division game. Names include Weener Jaeckle Kreitz Duffin Lumpkin Stone Roberts Cwynes Brady Pausky Pra ay Erfurth Vile Sims Irby and others with mentions of hits, bases, and three-base plays. The schedule names Concevenél No. 1 No. 2 and various matchups like Twain versus Franklin, Irvine versus Mlawer.

Sentral Oathede South Sant Antonio Lynch Duffin Lumpkin Stone Alheses Weener Jaeckle Kreltz Brown Roberts Cwynes Brady Pausky Pra Ay Anon Thomson Dryer Iker Krietz Hanner Wellbecker Erfurth Vile Sims Irby Colle Burrell Concepcion Houth Bais Attonlove Eugewood Central Calhalle Laale

Brackenridge Park Women Golfers Head to New Braunfels

Members of the Brackenridge Park Women's Golf Association depart from the home of Mrs. Charles A. Ferguson for New Braunfels. The weekly handtong tourney begins at 1 o clock with a swimming party and picnic planned at the New Braunfels park. Organizer Mrs. Ferguson presides as the group travels for the outing and golf competition scheduled to start at 1.00.

Brackenridge Park

Muncrief to Start for The South in Texas League All Star Game

Dallas July 9 07 Bob Muncrief of San Antonio will start on the mound for the South against the North in the fifth Texas League All Star game at Kurt Worth Field. Manager Earle Dyer tapped Howard Pollet and Bobby Coombs to follow Muncrief, while North skipper Rogers Hornsby may use Dirsy Dean given the crowd votes and Tulsa’s request to bench him.

Dallas Vexan Bob Muncrief San Antonio Kurt Worth Eadle Dyer Dyer Muncrict Howard Pollet Bobby Coombs Shreveport Rogers Hlornsby Dirsy Dean Tulsa Dean

Mike Dusty Named Umpires in Texas League All Star Game

Dallas July 9 two new Texas league umpires from San Antonio are among four named for the Texas league all star game Thursday in Fort Worth. Kynton Dusty Boge sess and Mike Williamson are the newcomers honored with Rolle Naylor and Chester Fowler handling the rest of the officiating duties.

Dallas Sa Antonio Fort Worth Kynton Dusty" Bogesess Mike Williamson Rolle Naylor Chester Fowler

Amateur boxing card at South Side Athletic Club

A Tuesday night amateur program at Lamm's Gin arena 2800 block South Flores features Wilbur St Leper versus Herbert Nelson as the headline bout. Local amateurs Manny Laredo Manuel Dizon Sinan Luna Leonard Byas and Johnny Keller are listed to appear. Starting time and admission range from 25 cents to 6 cents.

Wilbur St. Leper Herbert Nelson South Side Athletic Club Lamm Gin South Flores Street Manny Laredo Manuel Dizon Sinan Luna Leonard Byaswell Johnny Keller

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