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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1939

Page

10

Mrs Hury Sharpens Her Golf for National Meet

Mrs. Hury, reigning queen of San Antonio golf, trains intensely for the women’s national amateur tournament August 21-25 at Wee Burn Country Club. She practices five hours daily at Olmos driving range, striking from varied lies with eight iron and long-range shots as tutor Sol West and pro Harry Nichols refine her form. Her local rivals Margaret Hay and Betty Jameson also represent San Antonio, aiming to advance beyond quarterfinals in the national event.

Olmos E. R. Hury San Antonio Harry Sol Biarry Nichols Sol West Glmas Afl Hory Wee Burn Country Club Nordon. Comn Hary Nichols Margaret Connecticut Tolir Hluy Josing Margaret Hay Betty Jameson Hury Duncan Seldhourst Tal Beuty Trans-Mississippi

Amateurs to Play Pro Am in Israelkenrtege Park Event

A last minute shift converts Mondays sweep stakes at Israekenrtege Park into a pro am best ball event. Pros will team with amateurs, with a mix of both to balance handicaps. Registration and entry details set for a 12:30 clubhouse sign up and 1:50 tee time, with local clubs hosting weekly women’s and men’s tournaments.

Israekenrtege Park Rey Davita Aliyone Coniel Enery

Now What wins Chicago Lassie Stakes in photo finish

Favored Now What narrowly defeats rivals in the Chicago Lassie Stakes at Hawthorne. The Kentucky Derby bred filly, trained by Keene and ridden by Benury’s jockey, battled neck and neck to secure victory amid a field featuring Sunny Werkujan and others. Wager totals and payout details appear in late race reports.

Chicago Lassie Chicago America Benury Keene Kentucky Vic Greentive Stables Pequay Pequay As Hired Laches Sunny Werkujan

Frank Guernsey to defend New York clay court title

Frank Guernsey of Orlando Florida advances in the New York state clay court final at the Centine club after a hard semi final 6 4 4 6 loss to rival Sowden. Tuell Babbite of Avanta Ga and Bowden of New York also win to reach the later rounds.

Porest Wills Hinst Frank Guernzey Orlando Flk Uth Billy Gables Athilla Tdouthern Bowden Tuell Babbite Avanta

Parker Beats Doeg Easily In Spring Lake Semi Final

Parker defeated Doeg in 40 minutes to advance to the Spring Lake tennis final in New Jersey. He will meet Gardnar Mulloy after Mulloy beat Gene Mako to reach the final. Doss and Parker also won doubles seats by beating Mulloy and Mattman.

Spring Lake N. J Frankie Parker John Howe Doss

Lefty Brown Wins Commerce Open Tennis Title

Ed Lefty Brown defeated Randolph Scott of Denton 6 4 6 2 to capture the Commerce open tennis tournament. Brown’s strong service and forehand broke through after a tied stretch in the ninth game. He also shared in the consolation and earlier defeated McCarty of Wichita Falls 4 6 6 0 5 2.

Lefty Brown Longview Commerce Jins Lefty Brown Randolph Scott Denton Seat Ued Dan— Dieseon Joe Adais Sind Am, McCarty Wichita Palla

Concepcion pool hosts city swim qualifiers this Sunday

City recreation department announces an amateur swim meet at Concepcion pool starting 2 p.m. It will run until most events finish with men boys and women divisions. Top three in each event advance to the city AAU meet at San Pedro pool.

Concepcion Aumist Étinisacion San Pedro Lambert Pool Brackenridge Elmendorf Frio Street Lawrence Weber

Picard Wins In Thrilling PGA Final

Snead earns 1100 first prize as Picard and Nelson contend for the Harry Vardon cup. Picard finishes 30 under par for 205 holes with Nelson at 37 under for 193 holes. Final round features tight splits and dramatic putts as Picard ingests a do or die drive to force a birdie on the eighteenth.

Snead PGTA Ite Feast Picard Nelson Symie AC Mel=o Flcard Welton Agai Pickard

Flying Game Wardens For Texas

The United States will assign new game wardens to Texas coastal lagoons. The patrol aims to curb pilfering from lagoons and involved personnel from Port Lavaca and Corpus Christi. A patrol plane will aid enforcement with photography used as evidence.

United States Wower Port Lavaca Saul Helge Asserger Steigal Ander Warden

Curtwright Sold to Shreveport Sports

Henderson July 1. Guy Curtwright a surge outfielder from East Texas league club joined the Shreveport Sports of the Texas League as part of an outright sale. At sale time Curtwright batted .330 and will be assigned to the infield duties under AL Hirshon with Beaumont used as a prior affiliate.

Mann Upholds Fishing Laws Off Texas Coast

Texas wardens can regulate commercial fishermen off the Texas coast, per Attorney General Gerald Mann. He advised the state game commission that Galveston area trawlers within a mile offshore fall under state licensing and authority, countering claims of exclusive federal jurisdiction.

Austin Texas Crenoral Gerald Mann State Game Commission A. E. Wood Galveston Witholl Neenses Mann

San Antonio Softball League Playoffs and Schedules

San Antonio Softball League entries feature the Sunday Boone league double elimination playoff leading to Monday night games at Lions Field with First Congregational First Evangelical competing, while American Division champion Los Angeles Heights Methodist beat Central Baptist 7 to 4 in an opening Friday game. Tuesday schedule includes Central Baptist vs loser of First Congregational First Evangelical opener and Harriman Place Christian vs loser of Monday night game, with Woodlawn Methodist meeting Jon Luth gran for runner position in the girls division and exhibition games following the main event.

Boone Sumay School Acain Lions Fisia Firat National Diyselon Evencelicn Pacific Rummerup Acroud Ug Baptist ‘Temple Club Routesta Los Angeles Heights Methodist Woodlawn Methodist Central Bapitat South Side Christian Harriman Place Christian Central Baptist First Congregational First Evangelical At & P.m Jon Luthgran San Pedro No Ines Sunset Freight Handy Andy Southern Pacific Lites Cah Tool Verpel-illespie Duncan Jett Taio File Rarox J Barbera Bell Fy Kaotgirthalvisinny Brent Woney Hist Dinduaina la Pidro Tiebico Ack Pangting Malla Ban Antonio Clisht Panty Andy al R Weynant Grotare Abie Blumtern Vidastelal Adviaton Lambert Benen Cart Pool Goen Pernt

Nagurski Defends World Heavyweight Title in San Antonio Bout

Promoter Carl Geyer presents a wrestling card in San Antonio with Bronko Nagurski defending the world heavyweight title Wednesday night against Brother Morgan. The event features El Pulix versus Ivan Managoff in the semifinal and 30 minute openers with Jules Strongbow and others.

Beonke Wagumki Clinenpiosw Ben Morgan el Pulno Ivan Managoff Tives Tims Vinit Junea Strongbow Lou Plummer Bronko Nagurski Gan Antonio Acord el Pulix Mer Jules Strongbow

Hammett Wins Brownwood Invitation Finalists Upset

T. Hammett of Rising Afar set a new course record in the Brownwood Grass Gruen Dawn club event. He defeated Jimmy Goldman of Dallas 3 and 2 in the semi finals and will meet Eust Stewart Jr of LSU in the final rounds. Stewart eliminated Hob Acolt. Hammett earlier beat Sammy Kemp and sent Goldman to a three under par effort to tie the course record.

Hammett Stewart Jimmy Goldman Dallas Eust Stewart, Jr Touisiana State University Hob Acolt Bam Ib Lonk Sammy Kemp Staynwood Goldimnai Bobby Sikes Eastland Jack Garrison Brownworld Texan Tech Scott J. Dixon White Brownwood Alty

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