Ward Leads Western Amateur Field In Open Preview
Minneaplis July 3. The Western Amateur begins with many top contenders aiming to unseat U S champion Marvin Ward of Spokane and defend his title at Mamaroneck New York September 9 to 14. Notables include Bud Ward, Henry Todd, Chick Evans, Wilford Wehrle, Art Doering, Jim Ferrer, Johnny Goodman, and Fitsworth Vines among others in a strong field.
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Wester
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Tr Ucks
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Marvin
Bud” Ward
Spokane
Wash
Mamaroneck
Jow
Herry Todd
Dallas
Texas
Todd
Wim Pley
Chick Evans
Chicago
Wilford Wehrle
Art Doering
Jim Ferrer
Dohony Goodman
Omaha
Fitsworth Vines
Pasadena
Phyllis Otto Wins Golf Medal With 80
Phyllis Otto a 15 year old from Atlantic Iowa led the twenty first annual junior championship of the women's Western golf association in Bend Indiana with an 80 to capture medal honors. Otto was paired with Eileen Quinlan of St Paul in the first round of match play. There were 61 starters at the Chain O Lakes course.
Eunice Dean Easy Philadelphia Winner
In Philadelphia on July 9, Haier Jacol of Berkeley defeated Betty Shellenberger of Philadelphia 6-1 6-1. In the second round of the Middle States women's tennis tournament Eunice Dean of San Antonio Texas beat Lars Vanneman of Philadelphia 8-0 6-9.
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Haier Jacol
Berkeley
Alls
Betty Shellenberger
Eunice Dean
San Antonio
Texas
Lars Vanneman
Army League rout as Ninth Infantry thumps Second Engineers
The Ninth Infantry baseball team routed the Second Engineers 44 to 5 after a massive first three innings rally. Base running and disciplined hitting propelled the Manchus to a 27 run lead early, delivering a dominant Army League victory.
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Ninth Infantry
Second Engineers
Manchus
Amateur Ball Doubleheader Ends In Long Local Clash
In a Valley double header at Weslaco the Cats forced 20 innings in game one, losing 3 to 3. game two saw McArthur and Ogden shine for the Cats while Pres ley and Garza combined in a late rally. A week of sport notes mentions Seabiscuit literature, football official Dick Fischer, and local church reminiscences with St. Mark's hosting a reunion idea drawing many in town.
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Cats
Doc Kretzer
Millx
McArihur
Ogden
Upnosthe Presley
Dick Fischer
Dulith
Minn
Yommy Gish
Carmen of America
Roy
Hondo
Concepcion Park
Tuesae G Weestryman
St. Mark's
Ptee Feria An
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Evergit Jones
Mark
Gisa
Two Days Left to Enter Local Soap Box Derby
Local officials and Chevrolet agencies urge entries for Sunday's soap box derby to be filed by Wednesday at 6 p m. Cars must fit size limits and pass Saturday inspection July 20. The winner will be city champion and go to Akron Ohio for national finals while other prizes include a trophy and a pencil set. Names and details of rules available at Ormsby Milam or Smith Chevrolet dealers.
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Chevrolet
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Honever
Santa Antonio
Ormsby
Milam
Smith
San Antonio
Carn & Tree Wip
Akron
Ohio
East Texas League players listed in scattered names
Fragmentary OCR lists seemingly team and player names in the East Texas League. Items include Tyler and Texarkana references with scattered surnames Dobos Bunderbark Hinton Humphrey Lavwrence Henderson and Marahil, plus notes like Off night. The text is garbled and contains many unreadable segments.
Softball action and league schedules amid local games
The notice covers S. A. Softball Association events, double-header benefits, and league standings. It lists Tuesday night games at San Pedro Park and Centennial Dally venues with matchups including St Masur B division, Ramblers, and Shamrocks, plus commercial and major divisions. Also noted are forfeit results, player rosters, and a Sunday School League workout at Lionsfield. An Los Angeles Heights block lists two league games at Los Angeles Heights field and an exhibition between Pitts Barbers and Alkina Ice Cream with Northside Cubs participation.
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Jesse
Aricked Stans
Amnstars
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Sansete
Lionsfield
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T. D. Anderson
Co. Dolis
F. Mendoza T. Greases
W. Schlecite
Wharton
Slagles
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Rodrigues
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Loener
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Hoymang Sons
Parish Titvtaios
Michael
St Joseph
Baltering
J. Ploch
J. Ploch Jr
Davis
Untermeyer
Wella
Ina
PR. Tevel
F Welta
A. Tovett Wetia
StuPter
Ann
Myers and Winkler
Brown
Delt
Rudy Perhe
Burkloler
Black
Qi Meyers
W.degen
Adams
Los Angeles Heights
Los
Overlin Poised To Defeat Balsamo In Charity Fight
Ken Overlin, a New York middleweight champion per the state athletic commission, is the favorite to beat Harry Balsamo in a 20 round milk fund charity bout at Queensboro Arena. Overlin is noted for speed and cleverness against Balsamo who has 43 knockouts in 50 fights.
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New York
Ken Overlin
New York State Athletic Commission
Harry Balsamo
Queensboro Arena
Overlin
Wen
Aalsama
Illinois Drops Thomas Fixed Fight Probe
The Illinois state athletic commission ruled that fixed fight charges involving boxers Max Schmeling Tony Galento and Primo Thomas were not substantiated by its months long inquiry. It found no evidence the Thomas Schmeling and Thomas Galento bouts were pre arranged and noted Thomas had remained silent due to potential self incrimination.
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Tilnois
Max Schmeltig
Tony Galetito
Bure Iy Thomas
Thomas
Chicago Tribune
Thomas &S
Schmeling
New York
Galento de
Philadelphia
New York Boxing Commission
Mike Jacobs
Thomas-Schmeling
Petition drives cheer Hardin-Simmons star Turner for all star
An anonymous Southwest letter urges the Missions to seek four or five good pitchers rather than one or two as they petition Arch Ward for an all star game against Green Bay. The item praises Clyde Turner of Hardin-Simmons, notes his recent Bears contract, and highlights supporters in Freer and Sweetwater.
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Freer
Missions
Louis Browns
Mission
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Bradsher
Southwest Texas
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Chicago Tribune
Chio
Bourge
Green Bay Packers
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Turner
Hardin-Simmons Center
Sweetwater Boy
Chicago Bears
Fredericksburg Giants Defeat Hydro Gassers In Tilt
Fredericksburg Giants edged Hydro Gassers 6 2 at Fredericksburg after 10 hits by the Giants. Key Gassers hitters were Devis Weekley while Schnerr Klaemner led Fredericksburg. Errors contributed to the decisive runs as Lindsay Taylor and Waits Hewett pitched for Hydro. Continental hotel teams held two practices and local clubs seek games.
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Brandt and Wood Win Seguin Links Golf Stakes
Lee Bradt Jr a Brackenridge Park pro and Jack Wood of San Marcos shared first prize in Seguin weekly golf stakes held Monday afternoon at Seguin links. Bradt carded 71 nine under par while Wood posted 76 and Musgrove finished third with 72.
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Brackenridge Park
Jack Wood
San Marcos
Seguin Links
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Wood
Als
Froe Musgrove
Touring the Ball Parks by Kathleen Holmes in San Antonio
A travelogue detailing Kathleen Holmes’s ballpark tours across the Middle West. Notes include team selections and trades, players like George Susce and Bam Ha thshany, umpire clashes, and weather delaying games with field water. Mentions Bill Miller’s retirement, a travel hiccup turning him back, and ongoing road trips amid rain and sponging.
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Kathleen Holmes
San Antonio
Middle West
Browns
George Suisce
Bam Hatshany
Fang
Susce
St. Louis
Art Scharein
Missions Tas
Moatinger
Springfield
Wanker
Bill Miller
Bil
Little Rock
Fie
Lehnrein
Bisey
Waterton
Jaws
Bill
Schafeln
Ollie Belma and the Young Son in Baseball Talk
Fragmented text discusses Ollie Belma, a son, and baseball with references to Earl Caddwell and unsold hitting. It notes hitters failing to deliver, pitchers under scrutiny, and Major League clubs guarding pitchers by using low nails and batting practice balls to avoid injuries.
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Earl Caddwell
Joulavilte
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