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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1940

Page

6

Haig challenges Sarazen over Ryder Cup eligibility

Detroit July 15 – Walter Hagen, Ryder Cup captain, fired at Gene Sarazen over team selections. Hagen ruled out several players as ineligible for the Ryder Cup, citing PGA membership rules and eligibility—names include Tom Armour Jimmy Thomson Harry Cooper and others. He contrasted Sarazen’s lineup, arguing Sarazen put in players not yet eligible or outside PGA. The piece notes forthcoming charity matches at Oakland Hills for the Red Cross and outlines the planned Ryder Cup events with several noted players in contention.

Detroit Depper Walter Hagen Gene Sarazen Larszen P.G. A Gene Haig Sarasan Tommy Armour Jimmy Thomson Harry Cooper Eq Olver Lawson Little Ben Hogan Clayton Heafner Dinsity Sarazen Little Hbger PGA Hogan Heafner Oliver Jimmy Demaret Billy Burke Craig Wood al Watrous Frank Walsh Barazen Sprazen Wlaethe Wall

Harness Racing Experiments Draw Running Horse Crowd

Spectators at Alamo Downs expect two weeks of trotting races starting Sunday. The crowd includes breeders, stable-owners, trainers, and track officials out of work after Texas banned betting. No wagering will occur and unknown local horses may compete alongside entrants from Tulsa and beyond.

Alamo Downs Texas King Horse Tulsa

OQUINN TOPS IN JCC GOLF TOURNAMENT

Dr. Edgar O Oinn er with at 78 took low gross honors over about 35 Jaycees in the San Antonio Junior Chamber of Commerce golf tournament at Willow Springs Sunday. Warren Bessellien and Clifford Hopewell tied for low net with Bessellien posting 84 gross and 14 handicap for 70 net. Hopewell 96 with 26 handicap. Jack DeNike placed third with handicap off and gross 0 for a 72 net.

Edgar O'Quinner San Antonino

Ward Wins Western Amateur, Heads Home to Practice

Bud Ward of Spokane clinched the Western amateur title at the Minneapolis Golf Club by defeating George Victor 2 up after 36 holes. Ward will rest briefly then practice intensely, focusing on woods and tee accuracy to defend his national title at Winged Foot, September 8–14. He finished strong with two eagles and multiple birdies, though six bogies traced to wayward driving.

Minneapolis Bud Ward Spokane Ward George Victor Chicago Minneapolis Golf Club Winged Foot Club Mamaroneck N. C Victor Eame

Red Sox Third Baseman Jim Tabor Weds Irene Bryan

Boston Red Sox third baseman Jim Tabor, 24, married Irene Bryan, 28, of South Boston, in St Augustine's rectory. Joe Heving served as best man and Ann Bryan was bridesmaid. The ceremony followed Bundey’s double header with St Louis. Tabor’s home is New Hope, Alabama.

Boston Jay Jim Tabor Boston Red Sox Irene Bryan South Boston St. Augustine's Church Joe Heving Ann Bryan Bundey Louis Brows Tabor New Hope Ala

Edward Curis as Idaho Territory Governor Longest Acting Leader

Edward Curis, though never appointed or elected, served as Idaho territory governor longer than any regular governor. Five appointed governors Bard Marston Conper Mirwen Hoyt failed to govern, so E J Curtis, secretary of the territory, acted as governor for nine years from 1878 to 1879, with a tease about tomorrow's burning cave of Idaho.

Edward Carus Idaho Territory Idaho Samuel Bard Gilman Marston Alex 4. Conper Thomas Mirwen John B. Hoyt E. J. Curtis

Tennis Tournaments RIGGS AND MARBLE AT WESTERN TITLES

Bobby Riggs of Chicago top seed and Alice Marble of Beverly Hills clinched the Western tennis tournament singles titles. Riggs defeated Welby Van Horn in straight sets as Marble swept Virginia Walfenden in the women’s final. Mixed doubles went to Riggs and Marble over Bill Talbert and Wolfenden.

Riggs Marbles Indianapolis Bobby Riggs Chicago Alice Marble Beverly Hills Callt Welby van Horn Los Angeles William Murphy Miss Marcie Virginia Walfenden Berkeley Calif Ming Marble Bill Talbert Cincinnati Miss Wolfenden Charles Hare England Johnny Shestrom van Horn Bob Eaterath Houston Bobby Carrcthers Coronnda Calle Maryland Baltimore Baltimars County Bobby Rugs California Donald McNeill Oklahoma City Miss Marble TaMonapalia McNeill Wiiner New York State Dgmost Henry Ratier Tex Na

Arizona Texas League roundup with varied players listed

Fragmented OCR text names multiple players and teams across an Arizona Texas League context. It mentions Royhman Gardner Stapenhorst Paul Rico El Parcc Monk Skaner Clark Willi ameon Motria Hoyas Adania Devlin and others, with unclear scores and positions. The fragment lacks a coherent event or outcome.

Albviaueratc Seeas Royhman Anil Gardner Stapenhorst Paul Rico EL

St Gerard's Pearl Sporta Triumphs Over 7 Trading

The St Gerard's team from Florenville defeated 7 Trading 0 in the fourth inning. St Gerard's now faces big jeans for their next game on Sunday.

St. Gerard's Pearl Sporta St Gerard's Florenville Covington Park Fort Sam

Dairyland and B RC of A split doubleheader at Richter's Field

Dairyland edged Dairyland 8 to 5 in game one while Rail Yeyprea won the nightcap 9 to 5. Star hitters included Tour and Strahd for Dairyland and Cowan and Tabbert for the Dreamers. Epp and L Epp homered for the Coachmen as the series featured multiple players with three hits.

Dairyland Creamers B. R.C Richter Feld Dairyland Rail Yeyprea Hopse Creamers Tour Strahd Otterside Cowan Tabbert Dreamers R. Epp L. Epp Comfort Tigers San Antonio Charles Martin Cumsfort Wrc Sue Belleries Tewes and Cowan B. Bey Indiana Sr Dairyland Lambert Beach BR. C Hame Wax Mo Munbs T. Barcera Ter Epp B. Eon Seva i Fortina Pon M48 Sanchez T. Barrera ML. Belin Ranker Batterin Vera Parka Friedricha Koteur

Rain Spoils Vielock Day at Randolph Field

The Randolph Rambers and Third Transport met at Randolph field as rain washed out the game with no score after one third inning. Vielock, the Rambers’ regular catcher, played multiple positions including catcher first and second base before the suspend.

Vielock Randolph Field Joe Vielock Randolph Ramblers Dun Jean Sieldt Ihe Rambiers

Lehman Wins Narrowly in Galveston Golf Match

Derald Lehman of Fort Worth and L. S. U. edged Dick Nauts of Houston 1 up after 18 holes to claim the fifth annual Country Club golf tournament in Galveston. Bundey assisted in the event.

Galveston Cngj Derald Lehman Fort Worth Dick Nauts Houston Bundey

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