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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1933
Page
19
CHICAGO July 13 Guy Bush the Chicago Cubs pitcher finally found control after a shaky start against the Brooklyn Dodgers. He allowed one walk in 30 innings, finishing the game with a single base on balls attributed to a breakthrough in his screwball delivery long sought by fans and team officials.
Chicago’s Cubs won their seventh straight, moving to second place three games behind the Giants. In New York, Hal Schumacher blanked St Louis 9–0 for the Giants. Washington edged Chicago 4–1. the Yankees beat St Louis 4–2 as they kept a two-game lead in the American League. The Pirates lost 9–0 to Boston, and Cincinnati beat Philadelphia 4–1, with notable contributions from Roe and Vaughan.
Report from Breckenridge Park as eighth annual Texas Public Golf Links opens with top amateurs from Beaumont Orange Riverside and San Antonio eyeing state junior and muny titles. Notables include Bernhard Schriever Jack Lee Barney Clark and Don Schumacher amid large local field and possible no entry fee.
Mildred Bale Didrikson, famous Texas athlete, was declared eligible to play amateur golf under United States Golf Association rules by E. B. Turel, president of the Southern California Quiz Association, after inquiries about Babe Didrikson’s status. The ruling follows scrutiny over her past accepting money for appearances and use of her name in advertising, which had affected her amateur standing with the Amateur Athletic Union.
Five American professionals compete in the Royal Porthcawl tournament in Wales. Walter Hagen caps a windy day with 77 on the second 18, totaling 154 across two rounds. Joe Ezar of Waco records 78 for 157. Reginald Cox leads England with 70, John Burton 71, Paul Runyan third at 72, while Olin Dutra posts 98 for 376. The event totals £7, An 160 prize to the winner. 72 holes decide the title after the 6-hole qualifying.
George Katsonaros a Greek wrestler from New York was killed when his car overturned near here. Wrestler John Paul Jones of Texas was seriously injured. Jones was en route to New Orleans where he was to wrestle tonight. Katsonaros had appeared in Nashville last night and was due to wrestle Jim Londos in Atlanta next Tuesday. Charlie Wright, the promoter, said Katsaneros and Wright were close friends.
In Brookline Massachusetts eighteen year old Katherine Winthrop from Hamilton shocked the crowd by defeating fourth seed Mrs Marjorie Gladman Van Ryn 5 7 6 4 6 3 as Sarah Palfrey of Brookline kept pace. In the men's singles Dick Murphy of Utica dominated Jervy Wood. Tom Flynn and Joe Coughlin defeated Malcolm Hull and G Frederick Woll in a rugged doubles match.
June Beebe of Chicago won the women's Western derby at Sunset Ridge, finishing 14 strokes ahead of the nearest rival over 72 holes. It marked her second victory of the season, shortly after winning the women's Western Open.
Kansas City July 13 There is chatter among Dempsey friends about a quick Reno Nevada wedding to Hannah Williams actress after a Broadway show interest. Dempsey heads west with LeMeff to Salt Lake City to referee a bout for his protege Max Buyer as Miss Williams travels toward Hollywood and rumors of a marriage loom.
Bryan, a husky Chattanooga native nicknamed Lefty, won three straight matches in Atlanta to reach the quarterfinals of the southern singles championship. He defeated Ed Van Winkle, Harry Grulk, and Mason Courts in straight sets after arriving from Chicago. Other seeds advancing included Prusoff, Bryan Grant, and Doc Bor, with Thumm, Hess, and McDiarmid reaching the fourth round. In doubles, Mooney and Williams beat Cobler and Adams 4-1 0-0.
Longview Texas reports the sale of George Brown to Nashville of the Southern Association announced by J M Wood president of the local club. Brown, 33, finished the season with the Dixie League and joins Nashville for the coming year as a professional baseball player.
Sacred Heart and San Fernando win playoff games at San Petro Park while St Marys outlast St Gerards and St Ann’s St Theresa match results. Baseball league suspends after Wednesday meeting citing forfeitures and no-show rosters with two notable homer threats noted.
In Vancouver on July 13 eight players from two nations began international duels in the Canadian amateur golf championship. Frank Dolp and Dr. Cliff Baker of Portland Oregon along with Harry Givan and Scotty Campbell of Seattle formed the Invaders lineup. Daly faced Jack Cameron while Don Gowan of Vancouver beat Gordon Taylor of Montreal 7 and 6. Baker faced Ken Black and Campbell opposed Cecil Coville, both Vancouver veterans, in 36 hole quarter finals.
The third annual Helle Meade Country Club invitation golf tour opened in Nashville with more than 40 players registered for qualifying. Jack Toomer, winner of the inaugural Belle Meade event in 1931, was expected from Florida, and Henry C. Gillespie of San Antonio, Texas, was among the out-of-town entrants from seven states represented.
Sutter of New Orleans defeated Frenz in the Teatweiss tennis tournament with set scores 4 7 5 and 6 8 6, and teamed with Lester Stoston of California to beat von Cran Al Denker 8 6 and 6 2 in doubles.
Australia led by Jack Crawford faced England on opening day of the European zone final at Eastbourne. Crawford targeted wins to boost Australia, while Vivian McGrath lost to Leo at Wimbledon as Perry and Hughes prepared for doubles. The winner advances to meet the United States before challenging France for the cup.
Nebraska Wildcat Ace Hudkins, nicknamed the prigefighter, announced plans for a hospital visit to straighten his nose. The move follows ongoing beauty or facial repair efforts as part of his public persona and athletic career.
Spring Lake July report quotes Lar Hardy veteran Davis cup player and American captain saying the United States would clinch the Davis Cup this month if Jean Borotra does not play for France at Auteuil. Hardy notes Borotra is the key man in the Davis Cup picture and that without him the U S would beat France by 4 to 1 or 6 to 0.
Lowrey Arnold 3-year-old Atlanta lawyer and president of the Southern Golf association shot himself last night in his apartment. Despondent over long suffering from arthritis, he was also president of the State Amateur Golf association and a member of several leading clubs.
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