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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1938

Page

13

Texans figure top golfer in Western Amateur

South Bend Ind July 12 4 hres young golfers and a trio of former champions stood out in a field of 181 contestants beginning the Western Amateur qualifying at the Chain O Lakes Country Club course. The young sharpshooters including Marty Todd Van Bavage Ed Kingsley hoped to upend Wilfred Webufe, defending champion. Notable contenders also include Dick McCreary Alex Welsh Don Schumacher Chick Harbere and other champions across 17 states. The 62 low scorers after the second round advance to match play with the 36 hole final set for Sunday.

South Bend Ind Vere Otékes Wilfred Webufe Racine Wis Marty ‘Todd Pallas Tex van Bavage Manga Utah Ed Kingsley Salt Lake City trans-Mississippi Bid Richardson Creston Towa Helder Joby Lehman Chicago Paul Lesils Omaha Gus Moreland Dallas Dick McCreay Fort Wayne Alex Welsh Rockford Don Schumachty Chick Harberé Battle Creek Mich Renonn Sch Murray Wehrle

Desert Song to be filmed by Warners in new version

Hollywood July 12 105 Warner Bros plans a 1938 film of The Desert Song with a modern score and added songs. Jean Arthur's contract allows one outside picture before Golden Boy. Florence George tests for the lead female role as Michael Curtiz directs the project. A London crew will shoot Thames scenes tied to a Herbert novel.

Lovella D Parsons Hollywood Sigmund Romberg Jack Warner Hal Walls Florence George Chicago Opera Company Michael Curtiz Jean Arthur Colmbin Far Roach A. PL Berberuy Jean Columbia Roach London Warges Thames He Herbert

Richard Conner deal ties up major star slate

Manny paid 35000 for Conner story and 90000 for screenplays and treatments by Cohen for the piclin. Gary Cooper eyed as star. Harold left for New York Friday. Douglas Fairbanks seeks Gloria Sirenson for Lala Montez role. Tetsubou to produce in London. La Swanson remains a luminous, central figure in the talks.

Richard Conner Manny Maer Cohen Gary Cooper Wen Manny Pyramout Harold Lef New York England Douglas Fairbanks Gloria Sirenson Lala Montez London la Swanson

Water Gypsies Is Jetting Jean Arthur to The Romance of Lola Montez

Hollywood gossip notes discuss Jean Arthur and Jack Oakie linked to The Romance of Lola Montez and a romance plot involving a 15 year old. Deana Durbin rumored for a romance in Tot Certain Ape while Universal contends with age ratings and on set kisses. Other tidbits mention Jackie Cassidy, Hal Le Seuer, Joann Crawford’s brother, and Margaret Sullavan stand-ins amid production chatter.

Universal Deana Durbin Death Douglas Jackle Caspar Jackle Romeo The Mor Hollywood Hal le Seuer Joann Grawford Hrather Swatican Louis Platt New York Spawtz North Frank McHugh Agathy Warner Brothers iMargaret Sullavan

Wrestling card promises top action on Wednesday night

Frank the Fearless leads a West Coast challenger slate as he meets Joe Brecker in the semi final of promoter Harry Gaffiman’s show. The card also features team title defenses by Managofts, Plummer and Burchmeyer, plus opening bouts with Sid Nater and Angela Cislukal. In Chicago, the Illinois athletic commission votes to join the World Boxing Federation, enforcing cross‑federation suspensions and title defense rules.

Frank Fearless Joe Brecker Harry Gaffiman Voster Coffin Petyart Tan Low Plummver Rollené Wirebroeyer Plummer Burchmeyer Managofts Bully Edwards Leo Dank] Boone Savage World Boxing Body Chicago Il-lnois Athletic World Boxing Federation Rome

Army League Two Awny League ceecum panies on lap Tuesday

Army League two awny league ceecum panies played at Fort Houston with Twentythird and Ninth Infantries clashing while Randolph field Rouiblers headed to Kelly field for 2:30 p.m. action. In the Monday single contest Twelfth Field Artillery Geissons defeated Fifteenth Field Artillery Sparkles 4002 in aight gabsel at Port Bam Houston. Griffin and Tiny Carter starred for the Culssans. it was Sparkies’ first loss of the second half under Herby Mehiahen.

Ceecum Panies Fortham Culssans Herby Mehiahen Sparkies Pirteeuth FA Toetin FA Eolverte Aoiz Johnon Pusiniet Kellea Gotvinel Burielias Cartern Btrtunee Lotus Hesiter Sultivoes Whit Staricha Alind Inelorn Brown Stariels Britt Johnston Selly Atolan Bezes Gandy Masvecy Sacrifices Tucker Griffith Duckers Urpires Foster Thurman

Local Softball Roundup and League Results

Sunday at Lions field featured multiple games across the Southside Christian and Bethel leagues. Katherine Gerlach was named Studers captain as results highlighted Buckeye and San Pedro divisions, with Bucc Eights and Garcia Grocers posting wins and forfeit incidents shaping the standings.

SIRLS Triedny Nlebt Lambert Beach Wast- Tra Fivance Pearl Arawattas Buick San Pedro Diamond Knights Ben Miler Dragon Botlers Mone Jan Clyde

Violent Night Leaves Several Injured in San Antonio

Four San Antonians were hospitalized after a violent night in the city. Julio Hernandez, 24, suffered intr редакured injuries at Robert B. Green hospital. Raul Cortez was shot in the shoulder and Pedro Gomes, 34, faced an assault booking tied to a late Monday Houston Street incident. Rudy Curroll reported a cut on the arm after a robbery at Chestnut and Center. Additional assaults and robberies occurred near Santa Rosa and Nueva streets and King at South Flores. Multiple arrests noted, including one for watch theft valued at $1.00.

Robert B. Green Hospital Julio Hernandes South Pile Street Chestnut Center Streets Robert B. Greene Hospital Dack O'Brien Felly Hill Street King South Flores Street Peden Alley

Dies Committee Sets Start Date for Hearings

Representative Dies of Texas said the special House committee probing un American activities will begin hearings August 14 in Washington, then move to the West. First witnesses will be from patriotic civic and labor groups with long study and strong input on the issue.

Dies Washington Texas House

Suspect Quizzed in Bayou Death Case

Houston police questioned a 44 year old man held as a suspect in the slaying of H Llesh es, 37, a phimber, whose weighted body was found at Buffalo Bayou. No charges had been filed. The suspect, Dr J Berbert Page, county health officer, disclosed the death was a beating. The widow said she knew of no enemies of her husband and that he had been missing from home three days.

Bayou Houston H. H Leshes Phimber Buffalo Bayou J. Berbert Page Flechrer Hlesher Roe

San Antonio Plans Summer Sales Drive Rally

A city wide crusade rally at the municipal auditorium Friday night features Elmer Wheeler of New York, author of Sell the Fine Instead of the Steak. Toward the drive, business houses will launch bold ads and banners to promote sales as job creators while civic and trades groups back the movement.

San Antonio Moinieipsl Clvic New York City

Battle mars Ulster fete assault in Belfast clashes

In Belfast the 148th anniversary of the Boyne battle sparked unrest as a mob from Londonderry attempted to remove orange arches. Police clashed with protesters using batons and iron bars, three officers were hospitalized, arrests were made, and reinforcements were deployed to restore order amid large parades in Northern Ireland.

Belfast Northertt Tyne Hundred Sho Counbirs Northern Ireland

PAA POWER PROJECTS AT WASHINGTON

On July 12 Secretary Ickes announced approval of 24 municipal pavement projects with total construction costs of 13,155,448 dollars. The PWA will provide 9,161,834 dollars in funds, including 157,500 dollars for Rustie water and light improvements and 45,000 dollars for Addicks Lexa schools, amid projects that include one facility competing with private options.

Washington Secerary Ickes Pavier Myanre Secrery PWA Rustie

County rate to be same for next fiscal year

County officials expect no change in the current county tax rate of 60 cents, the highest since 1929, with commissioners Donnell Mullinix and Brappenbeek confident it will be maintained. The board notes county income and expenditures will stay level with last year despite a reduced rendered roll, aided by unrendered rolls and assessment adjustments. In Des Moines, 18 year old Dick Hainline defeated Harris Coggeshall 6-2 6-3 to win the Tate state tennis championship.

J. W Donnell F. H. Mullinix R. W. Brappenbeek M. Schramm Board of Equalization NEW Iowa Des Moines Laws UNS chine-H&e Precision Dick Hainline Rock Tland, Jr Inday Harris Coggeshall Dos Mines Tate State Tennis

Amateur Ball Practice and Games Noted at Local Spots

Fragmented club notices show Jomie Furniturenmen scheduling practice at 9 AM Friday near Robert E. Lee street and a Sunday wall guide request. Cervantes Grocers seeks a holiday game, inviting calls to PAY787 or correspondence to Seguin. Concepginn year Bubherbind Slatge seeks a Sunday event.

Jomie Furniturenmen Robert E. Lee Street Concepginn Yea Cervantes Grocers Gervantes Seguin Street

Mulestir-iat Calloway Timetable Confuses Viewers

A fragmented timetable from Mulestir-iat and Calloway creates confusion with odd timestamps and garbled theatre cues. The noisy OCR text mentions Seash, Warman Arfiaut, and Verina among scattered codes like 1:0 and 4120. No clear film or show identifications emerge.

Mulestir Calloway Aterrahow Sabre Axay- J Warman Verina

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