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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1940

Page

12

Tarpon Rodeo Opens With First Catch at Port Aransas

Port Aransas hosts the ninth annual tarpon rodeo as day two begins. A. Basse Jr. of San Antonio and Ted Mathews won Thursday’s opening event with a 5 ft 0 in to 4 ft 6 in pair, sharing the first tarpon prize at 8:50 am. Other anglers from San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Memphis and elsewhere also landed tarpon on Thursday. The lone woman entrant among 53 fishers was A. J. Ashmore of Corpus Christi.

Port Aransag A. Basse Jr San Antonio Abe Aransas Vast Basse Ted Mathews Buide Ena Red Jun Silver Kings San Antonian Ted Montgomery Corpus Christi EL A. Vasse Br. Wuart Mahavier Carrall Wakefield Layrence Wood EL Elensinger Memphis A.J. Ashmore Corpus Enbries

Haas Moore Medal Draw Opens Gale Weston Club Invite

Haas of Monroe and Moore of Houston opened match play at the Gale Weston County club invitation in Galveston. Beas Mee Jack Chambers posted 75 as Moore tangled with Happy Lanz while several Houston and Galveston players started the round facing regional rivals in the opening slate.

Galveston Cramer Haas Monroe Bob Moore Haytown Texas Gale Weston County Club Houston Beas Mee Jack Chambers Heas Moore Happy’ Lanz Nat Breedlove Bil Weber Jimmy Fostik Walker James Tew Reichman Bowston Haywood Nelms Freddie Bchidze Galvesign Dink Hawkieton Dallas C. T. White Housto H. CG. Webb George Rotan B.D. Moore Jr Ben Afarinson

150 or More Will Go to Post in Soap Box Derby Race

Exactly 198 San Antonio youths registered for the Soap Box Derby here with 150 or more expected to compete as the city title winner advances to Akron. Most contestants aged 11 to 15 have completed home made racers and will test on a local course chosen by sponsors The Light and Chevrolet agencies. Final race size will be announced next week due to traffic and safety concerns. Inspection for all entries occurs July 20 with pre race setup and asphalt topping planned.

San Antonio Jocal Chevrolet Apriday Alamo City the Light Encorotee Company Netter Akron Bie Elmost Chevroit

Major Leaders WAR LEAGUE at the Acavetated Press

Batting leaders Wright and Appling lead the war league efforts. Runs by Williams of Boston and Meosky of Detroit, with Greenberg of Detroit contributing 44. Finney of Boston 109 RBIs, Cage of Parkingdon 98. Doubles by Greenbor of Detroit 31, with others like Rome and Trasky in the mix. Home runs led by Pome Boston 26, Tras, Cleeélend 17. Stolen bases noted for Case of Wreshington and Talker of Washington. Pitching highlights tag Detroit 24, Detroit 61. National League batting sees Denning New York 117, Walker Brooklyn 335. Runs by Hack Chicago 85, Frey Cincinnati, Whitehead New York 50. Four tied with high hits. Stolen bases leaders Frey Cincinnati 21, Resse Brooklyn 9. Pitching mentions Fitzsimmons Brooklyn and others.

Acavetated Wright Appling Cal Willams Boston Me Osky Detroit Vilar Greenberg Fore Beaton Tae Finney Hoston Cage Parkingdon Greenbors Rome Trasky Dieve Ind Rei Mecoaky Pome Tras Cleeélend Case Wreshington Ally Talker Washington Ne ‘Detrel Detrost Denning New York Walker Brooklyn Rann Hack Chicaza Frey Cinsnaing New Yorka Pletther Fitisborah Jetta Tazaulis Brook Bewsll Fittshares Lesbland Pmitadrepita St. Sous Cleveland Fez Louis B. Chapevan Wees Callennine Weatherly Boudreau Rachel Tb Megulae Mack Af Methner Ale Effier Milnar Donon Auber Tillard Biter Amigo Simmons Ager Elebthe Mills Pinth Johnson Laibs Ainth Siebert Jan Yorke Hayes Crowetti Chapman Branesta Keller Dana DiMiatata Heuser Selitri Moses S Dickey Miles Wee Gordon Dahieren Russo Steven Hadley Tooinga Louls Tees Cleveland Ie Herardino Molte Mana Werea Dreay Sinwonny Eaves Luaed Bn ‘Ork Lele Meltner Wits Trushy Sim Holty Auer Mtrack Bymont Byudzeau Milnah Russa By Anker Anker Mianone Vtbdress Elmner Hadley Jays Brancate Tay Husna Soudreau May Trosky Mi Chars Balk Wker Trusky Auker Riasaoyuma Neveland IL Philacdeta8 Mires Det Dean Ei Feussee Deby Uff Dobson Detroiti Bartell McCosky Hubbard Gehringer Orame York Pos Orton Liticato Kress Bogan Tebbetts Chicazo— Newhouver O Webb Campbell Eveenich Hutentnsan O Kukel Kennedy Lewit Rigmey Banura Todls Yisse Travis Broadworth sNone Thrteenth Patan Sared Pervel Rudaon Basun Nape Garey Cramer Irs Deirott Willinwa Tess Ariel Vetn Ferrell Hudson Binney Oaky Lewis Ebbet Tabor Weller Haeh Potahr Higadworth Travia zSpance Bloodworth Gonura Naséa Hevings Bares Newnhouser Dickman Pene Hutchinson Hutchinges Newhouser Newboysaz Kalls Vince Chicago Hooton

Concussion To Keep Casey Out For Week

Johnstown dispatch reports Brooklyn feeder Hush Casey sidelined after an exhibition game injury. Casey sustained a slight concussion with X rays showing no fracture. Dr. W. J. Murray in attendance says Casey will stay under observation about five days and could return to the box toward the end of next week.

Johnstown Hush Casey Brooklyn Br. W. J. Murray Casey

Eastern League Scores Mixed In Doubleheader Report

Scranton defeated 5 to 6, Wilkes-Barre won 9 to 2 in a doubleheader described as part of Wooneates. Barfard et a the Sprinschete at m appears as fragmented text. the notice promotes home furnishings and summer comfort with listed wood values in classifications 105 to 114, likely an advertisement for light want ads.

Scranton Willi Wilkes

Knothole League Scores and Batting Highlights

In San Antonio and surrounding teams, players from Knothole League tout strong batting. Merkin hit a two-base, Weilace added a three-base, with Lumpkin contributing two base hits and Epp/Yourke Dukes among notable batters. Central Catholic and other teams posted multiple two-base hits led by Villareal and Lumpkin.

Urvimes Senantonio Sefferson Merceness Tuarum Chesnut Mercaers Gilpin Mottz Harwood Copenbever Kunnedy Menuppelli Hackney Merkin Weilace Lumpkin Anicron Cardona Rodrigues Vilareal Gonzales Medina Sangler Epp Rodweler Montalea Dukes Porter Pene Guerra Cepia Cerdoba Yourke Dukes Brackenridge Central Catholic Dever Villareal Buied Garnes End Janekte Quintant Company Brent Burkhauter Lynch Gayne San Antonio W. Lumpkin Enmeike Tavis Tracy Keller Meronene

Newsom Faces Reporters in Clubhouse Fracas

Washington July 32 In a clubhouse altercation before a Washington Senators vs. Detroit Tigers game at Griffith Stadium Rod Ruark of the Washington Daily News and Shirley Povich of the Washington Post clashed with Newsom after questioning his recovery story. Teammates Gehringer Tebbetts separated the writers and players, then Ruark and Povich proceeded to cover the game.

Washington Buck Rensons Las Detroi Tigers Maursday Whishington Bports Cig House Washington Senators Griffith Stadum Rod Ruark Washington Daily News Shirley Paoyich We Washington Post Sis Ater Tuerk Povich Diger Newsom Ruary Newhon Ruark Tigers Charleyy Gehringer Birdie ‘Tebberts

Quinn Looks at San Antonio Training Sites For 1941 Team

Boston Bees president Quinn visited San Antonio to inspect potential spring training fields. He noted lack of ready facilities such as showers and locker rooms, discussed moving to Mexico City or California venues, and planned further inspections including Langhorn Cement field and Fort Sam Houston. He praised weather and lodging but stressed need for a suitable 40 to 50 man complex with showers clubhouses and grandstand. He and his family would depart for the East after the visit.

Bob Quinn Boston Bees San Antonio Howell Jones Senior Chamber of Com Mse Bob Quine Boston Dees Heston Etty Chamber of Commerce Ju Yular Chamber of Commerce Nis Langhorn Cementi Austin Qian Robert Quinn Bananetonio St. Louis Brawrs Boston Red Sox Quin Ine East California Sapies

East Texas League Kilgore Scoring and Roster Snippet

The fragment lists teams and players across East Texas League matches. Names include Shelton Davis Morris Braste Lipha and Wiktell with mentions of Longview Texarkana and Demerran Gramiy Lawrence Uvana Sanner Hryach Toetler. Scoring tallies and reserves appear among patchy stats and team abbreviations.

Kilgore Hexdesaen Shelton Saverend Morris Davis,ite and Braste Tyle Heras Lipha Miter and Funderbuix Lopat and Wiktell Sam I Marshall Dubhy Earle Jackson Winters Jordan Longview Texarkana Demerran Gramiy Lawrence Uvana Sanner Hryach Toetler

American Boxes Lose To Chicago In High-Scoring Tilt

Chicago built a big early lead and held on as Boston pitchers walked many and struck out few. Key players included Kreevich and Doerr with multiple hits and drives. moundsmen Dickman and Hash combined to surrender runs while Webb and cables provided late offense. Attendance reached 2700 as the game stretched to 42 minutes 58 seconds.

Saramnary Kreevich Kuel Kabel Appling Cramer Doerr Webb Fosters Wright Carey Hoxx Alolén Vanor Hash Chisago Boston Rigner Dickman Eigney Heving Dicksen Grisel Basil Rue Moore Galan Miller Ninnolsen Goonex Kue Fell Glossop Cooney Maitick Caverretta Chicago Hanes Errickson French Prenth Pinelli Reardon Goris Woud

Indians Eye New Spring Training Site At Landa Park

The Toledo club of the American Association opts not to return to Landa Park New Braunfels for spring training next year. New Braunfels officials with help from the San Antonio Junior Chamber of Commerce likely will field a club to fill the vacancy. Oklahoma City Indians of the Texas League show interest in using Meldiff’s facilities, says Secretary George Reer of the Junior Chamber.

Toledo Club Ie American Association Landa Park New Braunfels San Antonio

Quinlan and Tainter Reach Western Junior Final

In South Bend Indiana Eileen Quinlan of St Paul and Georgia Tainter of Fargo N D met for the women s Western junior golf championship final Quinlan won her semi final 20 hole one up over Jeanne Cline of Bloomington Indiana while Tainter beat Mae Laowise Davisson of Leesburg Indiana 2 and 1 to advance to the final Phyllis Otto of Atlantic Iowa is the tournament medalist and will meet Rie Land of Richmond Maryland in the consolation flight

South Bend Ind Eileen Quinlan St. Paul Georgia Tainter Fargo N. D Filgat Phyllis Otto Atlantic Iowa Rie Land Richmond Miss Quinlen Hale Jeanne Cline Llomington Miss Tainter Downing Mae Laowise Davisson Leesburg

Amateur Ball Fact Summary From Local Notes

Amateur ball events listed include a 3 o clock Sunday game at Comentyilte with Tan's Cate Taawballera and the Tons norm Cementera, plus a Friday event at Gon repclom park. Other items mention The Meowpeet 1GlL Vetlawnar kale peace Hep at Ballom and a Hindus game in OND ORteWwn.

Tan Cate Taawballera Tons Norm Cementera Rt G Mh. Kriday Gonrepclom Park Ballom Lola Gutterres

Reds Take Command In Open Field Pennant Push

The Reds beat the Dodgers 6-5 as Bucky Walters dazzled Brooklyn with a five hit performance. The win moved Cincinnati a game and a half ahead, while the Giants trailed in third after beating St Louis 9-6. Boston and Chicago split, Philadelphia beat Pittsburgh was rained out, and Red Rolfe starred for the Yankees with a 6-4 win over the Browns.

Gowanus Brooklyn Fountain Square Cincinnati Ite Uckrt Movratrs Mearch Flatbush Avenue Reds Dadgers Walters Bucky Walters Giants Site Louis Dodgers Joe Orengo Boston Bees Chicago Cubs Sebastian Still Riddle Miller Bill Nicholson Cubs Holfe Red Rolfe Yanks St. Louis Browns Cleveland Indians Ben Chapman Lat Boudreau Ken Keltntt Athletics Ed Hudson Washington Senators Detroit Tigers Bobby Doerr Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox

Fight Results in the Autoataisa Fight Card

In a volatile match core details show Migenl Beseh and Bobby Litton fighting under wartime style. The event features participants labeled with coded aliases and strong political affiliations. The card underscores the chaotic nature of the bout and the controversial context surrounding the participants.

Audoataisa Pee Ian Fa Lazini Migenl Beseh Bobby Litton

National Box Score Chaos From Batting and Pitching Errors

A jumbled box score lists players Reese Veamix Werber and others with unclear at bats and outs. It notes base hits by Craft and Watters and errors by multiple teams, with mentions of Brooklyn and Chicago and figures like 28 465 in attendance and a 2 08 game time.

Reese Veamix Werber Oust Runa Reews Medwick Wandell Goodomn McCormick Sterohberger Wailers Ptruck Wyatt Camis Waltern Jonince Pressoelt Ind Tamulic Peesanell Bears Donn Jorda Metal

Fright Sports clash and scores across teams in Dallas league

A garbled summary lists multiple softball and baseball lineups, singles, doubles, and home runs with players such as Howard Heath Jowdy Varelli Singies Hattree Dixon Lozano Barker and Hasse. It notes forfeit wins for Texas Chiropracte and revise Drug Store, plus Friday games featuring Peter's St Marys St Josephs and St Michaels. The text also mentions batt eries and various score updates across leagues and venues including Tavern and Major A divisions.

A. Softball Association Pappas Eae Howard and Heath Jowdy Varelli Singies Hattree Brinkey Parklet Legher Dixon Lozano Barker Whithek Hasse Wolfram Hotton Gersonal Arcegrega Newman Heli Miller Pundl Nichols Haseer Triolés Fundu Bomé Polo ‘Tavern Dosage Moore Goldsmith W. Lerger Basten Connally Duglin Doege Be . Cobe Tatbel Saclay

City majors in double bill July 21

The Randolph Pied Rambiersy and the San Antonio Merchants, champions of their divisions, will open the run playoff for the league pennant with a double bill on Sunday, July 31, at Tech JE. Merchants seek title defense as division champs and state titlists, with a possible fifth game set for Sunday, August 3.

Randolph Pied Rambiersy San Antonio Merchants Mators Buncay Ab Tech JE The Merchants Ton

Where They Play That FAMAY Re Antonte List of Games

Fragmented OCR lists numerous matchups across leagues and cities. Teams such as Detroit Washington Cleveland Philadelphia Boston Chicago Brooklyn Philadelphia San Francisco and others are shown in a garbled schedule context with references to Fort Worth Oklahoma City St. Louis New York and other locales. The item reads like a rough sports schedule of early 20th century era teams with many misspellings and incomplete team names.

Famay Antonte Fort Worth Telepary Resumenatance Wonston Oklahomatty Americas Leexer- Chiengo Beston St. Louis New York Detroit Washingtoe Cleveland Philadelphia Boston Chicago Brooklyn Ouncianast Pallii CC Prune Indelphia Piitahurel AK Fan Antonio Shreveport Dalles Beaumont Talea Hoyetor Oklahoma City Gheana Hoste Elrove Etttebaren

Baseball Standings Thareday Result Redubed

A garbled report recounts baseball standings and results from an all star game at Fort Orange. The piece notes team positions, key players, and final outcomes but lacks clear dates or complete team names. It emphasizes standings shifts and notable performances amid unclear sequencing.

National League Thursday’s Jina Glevlang and Faliseioh Ake

Fragmentary OCR lists names and terms with unclear context. Readable items include Jina Glevlang and Faliseioh Ake linked to national league Thursday events. Other words appear garbled or out of place.

Jina Glevlang

Three-League Clinton 4 Barmnatieda Creatur 19

Cedar Rapids Mattaon at Evansville ral Waterloo at Moline rin.

Clinton Barmnatieda Creatur Cedar Rapids Mattaon Evansville Ral Waterloo Moline Rin

Evangeline League Scores Mix in League Action

In a chaotic recap the Evangeline League shows matches and places such as Natches ab Rayne and Wioxandria at Gaetoan with unclear results. Port Archie and Lake Charkes are listed with 14 to 0 or similar scores. MultipleOCR fragments hinder a clear final outcome.

Natches Ab Rayne Cain Wioxandria Gaetoan Ial Nee Therin Port Archie Lake Charkes Tafayetin

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