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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1940

Page

6

Fort Worth Lakers at Mission s Week Preview

Fort Worth tonight and a rough week ahead for the San Antonio Missions begin with a Dallas trip featuring five games in three days. Ray Starr will start the Friday night affair as the Missions chase a split doubleheader, then travel to Dallas for a Saturday matinee and a 2 30 p.m. doubleheader. A Monday or Tuesday makeup arches in. The Buffs hold a nine and a half game edge as the Missions aim to rebound after Friday’s loss where San Antonio fell 4 0 in the seventh.

Fort Worth Marty dpecManus Srerd San S.antonio Monsadeur Gear Swithh JeagueJead Hy Hooton Buffs Cats San Antonio Starr Jorgenass Bradsher Emieth Cain Bilgere Bell Briples Hull Steuchem Imp Talis Ed Cate Olther Hind Sven Jaing Snalng San Intonio Homer Gibson Thomas Pat Worth

Shrveport Shreveport Dallas Texas League Box Score

In a high scoring Texas League game Shreveport defeated Dallas with early leads and late rallies. Olsen Crawford Steimer Meyer Clarke Washington and Levey among top run producers as Craw’dzh drove in runs while Clark and Washington contributed in the field and on the bases. Pitchers Munro and Hardy allowed multiple runs with several errors aiding the offenses.

Dallas - Tulsa Allan Olsen Olsen Sonit Bellingis Walt Egleeet Corbett Joe Luc Yurkés Clarke Sercey Steimer Meyert Rudacary i Stors Lady Franklin Taylor Washington Baers Steiter Crawford Spe Blix Levey Walthus, Kush Treal Ocean Cowgar Orf Steiter Meyer Eee Ree Hurepbrer Maras Ava Stunt Hardy Fosime Witcher Muellex Palmer Tonzate Thal Blake Hadlett Balla Bumphrey Cohen Batley Humphrey Alk Bue Dallas Sesh ‘Em Res Majer Naylor Willamson

Galveston Golf Club Invitation Quarterfinals Move In

Medalists from Baytown and Galveston reach the Galveston Country Club Invitation quarterfinals while several openers end in upsets. Jack Chambers of Houston defeats Heapling 2 and 1, and Eappy of Galveston tops Moore 2 and 1. Nelms faces Heywood of Houston, with Lehmen of Fort Worth meeting Chilton of Fort Worth and Weath of Houston vs Hauts of Bossier.

Galveston Nus Cramer Monnie Bob Baytown Galveston Country Club Derald ‘Lehmen Fort Worth Andy Chilton Fort, Worth H. 1 Weath Houston Dick Hauts Bousien

Miss Tainter Crowned Western Junior Golf Queen

In South Bend Indiana on July 13 Miss Georgia Tainter of Fargo North Dakota won the women's Western junior golf championship title with a 6 and 4 victory over Meena Quinlan of St Pearl Indiana in the twenty first annual tournament. Phyllis Otto a 45 year old high school girl from Augusta Town won the championship flight consolation with a 3 and 2 win over Suely Land of Sichmond Indiana.

South Bend Ind INS Georgia Tainter Fargo N.D Meena Quinlan St. Peal Mingi Phyllis Otto Augu- Ut Suely Land Sichmond

Tennis Open Draws Move to Fort Worth and Indianapolis

The July tennis tournament opens with 128 men entering in New York led by Frankie Parker and Frank Kovacs as top contenders. In Indianapolis, top seeds prepare for Western tennis semi finals with Bobby Carrethers and Wesley Van Horn advancing toward the final rounds and women’s matches led by Alice Marble and Virginia Wolfenden.

New York Hobby Harman Oailand. Cent Elwood Cooke Byenk Guernsey Bill Canning Berkeley Calif Vincent Paul Parker and Kovacs Ernie Sutter New Orleans Weteree Gi Hall South Orange N. J Joey Fishback Gerard Poriesta Montclair Edward Ameyk San Francisco Chauncey Depew Steele D Podests Princeton Captain Dark Horse Felds Trephy Virginia Wolfenden Dorothy May Bundy Santa Iemba Patricis Canali Alegeia Calf Millicent Hirsk Newce Indianapolis APFI Woodatack Country Club Bobby Carrethers Coronado Robert Kamrsth Houston Texas

Geller wins at Quebec in junior tennis title

Jark Geller of New Rochelle defeated Breen Marien of Mostreal to capture the under 15 singles crown at the demiplor tenuia championships. William Driver of Fiesta Texas reached the junior men’s final as French and Canadian players contested in Quebec. Greenberg upset Tyler in the North Conway event while Ming Young and Jean Milne won semifinals in the women’s matches in Vancouver.

Geller Quebec Jark Geller New Rochelle Loys Breen Marien Mostreal Peter Stewart Hkansas City William Driver Fianco Texas United States Gel

IS A SWIMMERS IN AAU MEET IN IS A

Eighteen San Antonio swimmers traveled to Dallas for a two day Southwestern AAU meet. Sixteen went with coach Jack Tolar. Jack Tolar Jr and Roger Tolar were to join the team in Dallas. Participants include Dean Smith Guy Clemens Eddie Johnson Richard Westkaemper Pat Rushing Henry Mills Joe Dalton Henry Rahn Terry Carpenter Bob Eline Jack Stephens Robert Morris Tom Moris and Bob Guiden.

San Antonio Dallas Southwestern A. AL UL Jack Tolar Jack Tolar Jr Roger Tolar Dean Smith Guy Clemens Eddie Johnson Richard Westkaemper Pat Rushing Henry Mills Joe Dalton Henry Rahn Terry Carpenter Bop Eline Jack Stephens Robert Morris Tom Moris Bob Guiden

Bee Boss Plans Return for San Antonio Field Review

President Bob Quinn of the Bees flew toward Beantown but will return in three to four weeks for a field inspection in San Antonio. He urged city officials to act quickly on field improvements and noted offers from Mexico City and other California cities to relocate the team. He criticized Pittman-Bulligan park as unsuitable and said a proper diamond with training facilities is needed.

Bob Quinn Boston Bees Beantown San Antonio Ake The Light Quinn City Center Chamber of Commerce Mexico City México Capitel California Pittman-Bulligan Park Quinnele Jook-see Longhorn Duanond Austin Highway

Waterhouse Regains Golf Title at Rhode Island Event

Helen Waterhouse of Providence won the Griswold dip in 1938 and regained the lead by defeating Mary Mine Beranton 4 and 3 in the final round of the Rhenecassett women's invitation golf tournament in Connecticut on July 13.

Partern Point Conn Finl Helen Waterhouse ProvieneRs Mary Mine Beranton Rhenecassett

Sportslights by Harold Scherwitz Look Back at 1940s Sports Hopes

The Light sports writer notes forecasters miss big events amid wartime turmoil and awards, with baseball all stars, Texas leagues, and Fort Worth underperforming. South Texas upset by North Texas in extra innings. Houston lagging behind predicted in the Texas league. Shreveport and Dallas ahead of forecast.

Harold Scherwitz the Light Houston Shreveport Dallas Oklahoma City Fort Worth Dark Horse

Baseball writers vote shows Yanks and Cards favored yet midtable

The piece notes experts predicted the New York Yankees would lead the American League and the St. Louis Cardinals the National League, but both sit in midpack. It compares preface voting to current standings as the majors unfold.

New York Yankees St. Louis Cardinals Yanks Cub St Louis Cincinnat Brooklyn Pittaburgh Philadelphia al St. Louis

Kilmer, Famous Breeder Of Racing Stars, Dead

Binghamton July 13 Ing Sw Beau winner of 376774 Wills Sharpe E Kilmer 71 and Sun Beau died on the racetrack. Kilmer owner of Exterminator Sun Briar Sun Beau publisher of Brighams Press and maker of medical supplies died of pneumonia. His wife Barbara Jane Wells was at his bedside. Elmer Kilmer helped popularize horse racing since 1916 Exterminator won the Kentucky Derby. Sun Briar, a champion runner and sire, remains at Court Manor stud.

Binghamton N.Y Ing Sw Beau Wills Sharpe E Kilmer Sun Beau Crom Bry Inke Im & Fear America Exterminator Sun Briar Kilner Algo Brrighamzur Press Il Health Horseman Atuds Virginia Americon Barah Jane Wells St Paris

Corbitt Lacadello Slamming Ball in A A

CHICAGL, Fwy 19 VP-Aspir ants for the individual batting crown are going to have a hard time dislodging Phil Blate so long as the crack Kansas City shortstop maintains his sizzling pace of the last three weeks. His average rose to 403%8, 29 points ahead of rivals. Bran Bordagaray boosted Toledo to third while Harvey Walker and Ab Wright chased, with Wright tying for most homers at 22. Team leaders include Walker at 358 and Corbitt at 340. Harold Perk led triples with Gereald, Priddy. Milwaukee’s Bob Kane faltered after a nine-game stretch. Minneapolis and Louisville posted notable totals amid a generally unsettled week.

Othe American Association Phil Blate Kansas City Minneapolis Harvey Walker Ab Wright Walker Ritsuto Owl Tealier Bran Bordagaray Toledo Johnny Lucadetto Yeaders Trevero Batajelin Harry Walker Columbus Claude Corbitt Muwaukes Wright Otto Denning Milne Spas GU English St. Paul Eta al Tins Goate Walker Heralica Gereald, Priddy Hal Perk Milwaukee Exch Han

Racing Rules Clarified for Torn Mutual Tickets in New York

The New York state racing commission ruled that no ticket will be redeemed unless the major portion containing the code, horse number, and date is intact. At Suffolks Downs, Supreme Speed led a four horse field to win in 1:10 over mud, as Eddie Smith kept the pace before the stretch. Trainer H. Guy Bedwell prepares Emanuel’s horses for Saturday’s stakes, while attendance and betting figures rise slightly as the July meeting progresses.

New York State Racing Commision Delfora John . Bennett, Jr Ford Supreme Speed Suffoll. Downs Eddie Smith Mra i Palladino Artionton Park Istene Ind ‘Nasia Pete Lone Treenendon

Three feature races on at Arlington and Hollywood

A July 13 race card features three major juvenile stakes at Arlington Park including the $28,930 Lassie Stakes for 2-year-old fillies led by Misty Isle with 117 pounds. Also highlighted is the mile Empire City Handicap preview at Belmont and a nine-race program. At Hollywood Park a pair of specials center on the Argonaut Handicap and the Abundance Handicap as Derby trials loom.

Chicago Fiftien Ariington Park J. EB. Wigtner Hyde Park Herbert M. Woolf Silvestra C. Y. Whitney C. Putnam Valdins Fan John A. Marshh R. A. Coward Arlington Park Gallahadian Ethel V. Mars Arlington Stewards Gallatadion Andy Lz Roman New York Arenold Rengre Finiahed Leads & Cield Dorby Ravak Los Angeles Sportsman Charles Howard Hollywood Park John H. Whitney Wat

Batters and lineups listed across multiple teams

The scorecard lists batters and lineup changes for teams including Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Louisville, and Kansas City with players such as Hrefner, Kelsey, Denning, Rolandson, Malonky, Dickenson, Garbark, Flowers, and Lacy. It notes second sets and substitutions, indicating ongoing matchups and rosters for the games described.

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