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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1940

Page

10

Jenkins To Face Armstrong In High Stakes Title Bout

GAYLE TALBOT previews Lew Jenkins against Henry Armstrong at Polo Grounds. Jenkins, untested against top punchers, faces a relentless, durable champion known for absorbing punishment and delivering decisive blows. Backers expect a knockout, but Armstrong’s power and stamina pose a severe challenge in 12 rounds.

Amber Ambers Jenkins Scareely Lew Fls Armstrong

Hagen and Sarazen Team Up In Detroit Golf War

In Detroit a major golf clash pits Walter Hagen’s Ryder Cup team against Gene Sarazen’s challengers at Oakland Hills. The event stems from a Toledo Inverness feud and aims to raise about $25,000 for war relief. Notables include Sam Snead Ralph Guldahl Ben Hogan Byron Nelson and Horton Smith with Jimmy Demarest sidelined by an infected toe.

Detroit Miltch Oakland Hils Oxlay Walter Hagen Gene Sarazen Inverness Toledo Ohio Red Cross Barazen Jimmy Demarst Ralph Guidant Ralph Guldah Ad Slash Sam Snead Deseret Ben Hogan

Armstrong by Knockout Forecast in New York Bout

New York July 16 Henry Armstrong is favored to stop Lew Senkine in their Wednesday night bout. The writer predicts Armstrong will press inside, use aggressive power, and grind Senkine down by round ten, despite Jenkins’ pushing style and odds favoring the Texan. Armstrong’s ability to weather Senkine’s punches is noted.

Oob Considine New York Renry Armstrong Lew Senkine Jenkins Henry Hades Armstrong Garcia Jandel Ambers Lew

Yanks Sale Near as Farley Leads Yank Syndicate

Chicago July 18 The Ruppert era at the New York Yankees appears to end with a syndicate led by James A Farley poised to take control. Mahoney says negotiations have moved from speculation to realism while George Ruppert, brother of the late owner, remains in the club's leadership.

Chicago Ruppert New York Yankees James A. Farley Jacob Ruppert Yanks Farley New York Boxing Commission Jeremiah T. Mahoney New York George Ruppert Farley Group Georges Rupper

King's Champion Sub In Varsity Texas Basketball Saga

Kenneth King a San Antonio native and Harlan Dell alum, a Texas Longhorn senior, carved a niche as a valuable reserve on a high powered squad. Despite limited game time, his leadership and hustle earned him respect as the team logged extensive travel and a demanding schedule.

Kenneth King Harlandale Texas U. Longhorns Sub

Softball Scores and Schedules From San Pedro Park

San Pedro Park diamonds host multiple matches with Coca Cola and Shamrocks facing Coca Cola at 7 30 in various divisions. Box scores list batteries and hits for several teams including MoPac Eovaters and Shamrocks with forfeit wins noted, and Tuesday night rain postponements across all Los Angeles weights league games.

Lal Sof Tan Peehe Gunjardo P. Walder Hicks Rose Denham Trafton Asotto D. Smith Smith B. Smith Arnold McLetin Hoss Woitshol Smith Farry Sckhardi Charpentier Fayela Barry San Pedro Samsco CocaCola O. Shamrocks Carl Poolai Placa Hotel Ve. L. B. Price Farish St Patrick's St. Man's O'Lesry Bart and Hummel Vorpel and Daugerty Ringles Lynch T. Kelly J. Kelly Amery Kennedy L. Bart Emery Triple Vorpel Heme Rapa Robinson Gitlinger T. Bart Bisision Anderson Edgar Tobia Duncan Field Hermano Sons Alwap Eafemen Lezen Field Fred Garcia LOS Angeles Weights League

Owens and fast baseball teams share Tech Field spotlight

Jesse Owens, famed track star, returns to Tech Field Tuesday night for an exhibition following a baseball clash between the Spanish-American League All Stars and the Indianapolis Crawfords. San Antonio pitchers Dansalinas, Romero Callagos, and Edger Bergmann face G. Galvan and Joe Rondon in a tight m eet. An 8 o'clock start, with Owens later racing a horse in a featured 10-yard dash.

Jesse Owens Tech Field Indianapolis Crawfords Crawfords Bnan-Am Dansalinas Romero Callagos Edger Bergmann San Antonio G. Galvan Joe Rondon Owens Monte Jem Biate University Olynyin

Ken and Longhorns in a season of highs and near misses

Ken was among 12 first year varsity men under Jack Gray on a top Oklahoma team that reached the all college finals and earned an NCAA playoff invite. The squad toured California and the world’s fair, visited Madison Square Garden, and played a hard season that ended with two one point losses as King and Bobby Moers remained key contributors.

Ken Jack Gray Io Oklahoma San Francisco California Madison Square Garden Empire State Building Statue of Liberty Yankee Stadium King Sistas Pilich Bobby Moers

Jordy Wins Golf Sweepstakes at Willow Springs

J. U. Jordy captured first place in the Ye Weeny golf sweepstakes at Willow Springs. He shot eight strokes on the back, posting a 72 for 18 holes after a Tuesday round. Hack Willisford and Lew Brand Jr. tied for second with 72s from scratch.

J. U. Jordy Wilow Springs Jordy Hack Wilisford Lew 3Rand Brackenridge Park

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