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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1940

Page

9

Miller's Managins for Fence Tulsa Report

July 10 swing for the fence as Marty McManus leads San Antonio to double wins over Tulsa Oplers while Houston scuffles with Dallas. Vernon Stephens Pinky Jorgenson and Chuck Stevens pace the District's homers as SA edges Tulsa twice and eyes Fort Worth All-Star action.

Tulsa Swingine Feness Marty McManus Mis Houston Buffs San Antonions Bilson Oplers Houston Dallas Chopper Staders Bilsatovns Vernon Stephens Pinky Jorgenson Wandy Bell Chuck Stevens Stephens Jorgenson Nick Cullop Josp Teader Ota Hefier Stig South Texans Fete Kraus Georgs Hausmann Stevens Cole Gideon Bertram Fort Worth

Football Committee Plans Ticket Campaign for New Stadium

The San Antonio chamber of commerce football committee will meet Monday to organize ticket sales for two college games at the new Alamo stadium. Texas A&M faces Army on October 5 and Taylor meets Falano of Philadelphia on October 6. Committee chair O Beretger Bateman will lead the session at 125L5 to finalize plans.

Alamo Stadium San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Texas Aggie Malvetary Taylor Falanove Philadelphia Beretger Bateman The Thunder

Connors Sits On S A Bench In San Antonio

The Missions add Mervyn Connors to an 18 man roster after Syracuse release. Jim Nicholson is sent back to Kansas City to clear space for Connors who is expected to take over the hot corner from Bilgere.

Mervyn Connote San Antonio Migalone Tulsa Guy Airey Miasion McManus Airey Connors Tilashane Comune Syracuse Jim Nicholson Kansas City Jor Bilgere

Patty Berg Signs Six Year Pro Contract

Chicago firm Chicago Sporting Goods signs Patty Berg the Minnesota golf star and 1938 national women’s champion to a six year pro deal. She will teach the game and give exhibitions on college and high school campuses nationwide, starting with a Western Conference school tour.

Chicago Berg Minneapolis Minnesota Star L. B. Icely Miss Berg

Alamo Casting Club Scores Four Tied For First

Alamo Casting club’s weekly plunge at Stonyfield Monday night ended with four tied for first on 90s. J J Dittmar, L B Sasser, T Coe, and Billy Stewart led the scoring. Other scores featured W D Stewart, Ed Bledsoe, and W Renenberg, with Harvey Bowman 994 W EB Mahavlera 93 and George L Johnson 09. Ditmar led the skeet department with 967, Stewart 0F and Coe 82. Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday at 130 Pt.

Alamo Casting Club Stonyfield J. J. Dittmar B. Sasser T. Coe Billy Stewart W. D. Stewart Ed Bledsoe W. ¥. Renenberg

Shreveport Falls In Texas League Battle At City

Shreveport and Oklahoma City produce a high‑scoring Texas League game with multiple players contributing. Key names include Shreveport batters like Grove and Livingston and Oklahoma City on the mound, while refs and lengthy box scores record runs, hits, errors, and pitching lines across two games.

Shrevhpont Okla City Sheaveport Ohls City AB Taytorab Biber Waahlnjrl Megan Shaoa Tanenty Ol Howell Andrewac Ratan Lhigein Totaje Crere Anita Oni Shreveport Dilaherna Ciib BO Witker Hewan Rung Ralin Andrews Reid Jones Tre York Washington Vitter Harun Imo Taylor Ais Grove Livingston Gro Livingnton Talytaston Orlaheana Bkars Straverirt Oklahoma City Tima Falmer Tongate

Wrestling results from scattered matches across cities

Sporadic results list multiple wrestlers and towns with totals and outcomes. Names include Roche, Zaharing, Wright, Managoff, Cistoldt, Lonitis, Hi Pulp, Davie, Little Beaver, Valdee, Virage, with venues in Indianapolis Pueblo Boston San Diego Sherman and more. Match outcomes show wins, losses or draws in various weight classes and formats.

Attenke Jimmy Hi Pulp Mexico City Dutch Methor Sherman Texas Osred Karl Davie Memphia

Amateur Fights Luna Keller in Nightcard at South Side Club

Amateur boxer Luna upset Johnny Keller in the second round at a Tuesday amateur card staged at the South Side Alblatia club. Other results include Trader beating Kid Jack wit Ham Trader and several draws. A six bout program heads to Moonglow club Friday with Lalo Chapa vs Frank Goldie as main event.

Elmon Luna Johnny Keller South Side Alblatia Club Testis Trader Kid Jack Wit Ham Trader Kid Alten Charley Koente Jimmy Morris Ray Wilkinson Jack Heed Paul Genasles Kid Caraga Billy Ray Allen Red Sponcnr Manuel Thzon Clarence Kuykendall Moonglow Laredo Columbus Streets Buddy Juarez Lalo Chapa Frank Goldie

Cubs Lose Russell to Emergency Appendectomy

Chicago July 10. Russell, Chicago Cubs first baseman, underwent an emergency appendectomy at Tinola Masinis hospital. He will be unable to rejoin the club before September.

Chicago Rip Russell Flrat-Bassiman

Texas Leaders ay iter Assoria ed rey rou Tucoday

Fragmentary OCR item lists assorted names, places, and stats across Texas teams. Mentions cities Dallas Houston San Antonio Oklahoma City and others with scattered surnames and numbers. The readable bits hint at baseball scoring terms like strikeouts and games won but lack a coherent narrative.

Iter Assoria Rey Rou Tucoday Eerie & AL Eves Donaldaon Wyroatek Bradaker Hounton He Tonellt Eueton Hite Wal Kyun T Tulen Kolloway Oklahoma City Dd UN Hoyeton Newlin Ban Antonio Minioriet

Challedon Wins Brightly in Buffalk Downs Race

Challedon, Brann's star, returned after a seven month layoff and romped to victory by two and a half lengths over the Lemar stock in the 61600 Corinthian at Buffalk Downs. Jockey George Woolf guided the 126 pound champ to 1 44 4 5 for the mile and a sixteenth, a track record finish, as trainer Lew Schneter said the horse would face the top weight again in the upcoming Massachusetts handicap. Many Stings trailed throughout with no challenge.

Boston Brann Challedon Lemar Stock Buffalk Downs Massachusetts George Woolf Charledon McOrd Lew Schneter Woolf

Bay View Merry Knight Wins Distinctive Handicap Race

The Associated Press notes Bay View Merry Knight, a Wheatley label entrant, won by a head at a Tuesday meeting, defeating English-bred rivals and a field including Jimmy Stout aided by low odds. Samuel D. Riddle’s Glen Riddle string plans for Saratoga opening. Bay View’s six furlong victory plus Derwye purse win marked a strong week for the yard.

Bay “View Wheatley Samuel D. Riddle Glen ‘Riddle Faem Riddle

One-Man Campaign Against Infant Jockeys Rages

New York July 10 report on P A Bec Butt en, a former track official, pressing for age proof for jockeys. Claiming many riders lie about ages, Butt en urges birth certificates or proof of age. cites incidents of unready youths competing and injuries. The piece also notes scrutiny of riders, steward rulings, and suspensions linked to age claims amid a broader look at juvenile racing dynamics.

New York Bec Butten Jockoya Burlen Ater Burien Svelter Vasburgh Clinore Inler New York State

San Antonio Golfers in Texas Pro Open Prep

Three San Antonio golf stars head to Benmont for the Texas Professional Golfers Open prep event. Tod Mehefee of the San Antonio Country Club and amateurs Hack wint ford and Joe Moore Jr compete as 36 holes Friday start the open. professionals’ scores count toward national PGA tour qualifying. Sunday features the Texas cup matches with 12 top pros facing 12 leading amateurs.

San Antonio

Sacramento Sends Garibaldi in League Shakeup

Sacramento, July 10. The se fell on Sacramento's Stara iwite today. Two players, including Art Garibaldi, were sent from the Coast League to a shakeup after Sacramento lost to Oakland 2 to 1. Garibaldi and Larry Baron were traded to New Orleans and Columbus respectively after a recent poor run.

Sacramento Stara Iwite Art Garibaldi Oakland Garibaldi Larry Baron New Orleans Columbus Sacs

Amateur Ball Prep Offers Townwide Sunday Game

In Columbus Ohio on July 10 the Yellowjackets invite an all-town amateur event with teams from Pearsall, Howdo, Uvalde, Sekuin, Charlotte, and Fredericksburg. City venue details and contact line appear to be incomplete in the notice. The piece references First Baseman Jack Boll and Larry Barton of the Payoff Coast league Sacramento club as former Red Bird players.

Pearsall Howdo Uvalde Sekuin Charlotte Berns Fredericksburg Outterrer Cecella Street Sen Antonio Frapager Ety Hitler Leeuie Ae Columbub Ohio Columbus Ret Birds Eeast OA American Association Inday Jack Boll Ing Larry Barton Sacramento Barton Red Bird

Long Course For PGA Golf Meet In Hershey

Fred Corcoran, PGA tour organizer, lauds Hershey Country Club course as challenging for the upcoming PGA Championship starting August 22. He toured the 1017-yard layout with Greenskeeper Kim Morrison and met Hershey officials to finalize match play plans. The event features a 36-hole qualifying round followed by match play, with Henry G. Picard as the defending champion. Morrison notes the course length is substantial and tough, while Corcoran calls the layout longer than many recent PGA championship venues.

Hershey Fred Corcoran Profensional Golfers’ Association PGA Corcoran Kim Morrison Herahar Henry G. Picard Morrison Itv

Ber-Vita Indiana Team Practice and Trip Plans

Ber-Vita Indiana holds practice on Wednesday as Kary Pedro leads preparations for a uniform fitting. Players report at RK p.m. to ready for an upcoming trip to Carne Cacjatliste in the month.

Ber-Vita Indiana Kary Pedro RK P.m Uniforsna Iq Placnine Carne Cacjatliste

Season Records Make it Look Like Win for South

Fort Worth crowd of 8000 expected as The Testers, featuring top hitters from Dallas Oklahoma City and San Antonio, clash with South lineup including Dizzy Dean and stars like Hank Oram and George Jants in a Texas league showcase.

South Fort Worth Dyee Rogers Hemeny Texas Lengue Elie Pela $F Ink Orther Hildia Dyer Asteaynrey Clyde McDowell Port the Loop Bob Bun Antétilo Eae Dare Short Oklahoma Hank Oram Tured Paul Fanterlitg Dallas Tan Corbett Tulsa Ted Olerink Lahoma City Roy Mort Dailsa Turing Bam Harshang San Ann Jim Levey George Jants Dickey Oklahoma City Nin Dizzy Dean Tulea Chuck Stevens San An Tonio John Antonelli Houston Sam Hor Ban Antonia Nick Feld Homer Tule Peel Shreveport John Wryostek Murray Franklin Beaumont Tony York Ahart

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