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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1942

Page

8

Beaten But Unbowed Hagen Team to Try Ryders in'43

The Ryder Cup competition at Oakland Hills sees Walter Hagen's challengers trailing 2–1 to the cup team after ten singles matches. Fred Corcoran says the matches will be replayed in 1943, likely in Detroit, with Red Cross receipts this year totaling $2,500.

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Wendland Leads Golf Qualifiers Amid Local Meet

Lenore Wendland topped qualifiers at Brackenridge park links on July 27 posting a 70 to lead 23 hopefuls. H. T. Gingletary shot a 71 and Alton Mitchell plus Miser Campbell carded 72s as others qualified for the tourney with entry fees set at $1. The event advances next week with town entries and several other local players finishing in the 70s.

Lenore Wendland PLG Warlene Brackenridge Park Links H. T. Gingletary Alton Mitchell Miser Campbell

Crowds Pack Camden Track For First Legalized Bet

In Camden New Jersey July 20 spectators crowded the state racing plant Saluiey for the first legalized pari mutuel betting program. Taxicabs and autos lined the nearby road as bettors carried wallets and tainted money into the mutuel machines. The feature race saw T H Heard'y Moysy win at 23.90 for two miles, with Doysy Yeaching clocking 119 1 8 for a furlong dash context.

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Welders Edge Grano De Oro In Big Fifth Inning

Manuel's Welders defeated Grano De Oro in a high scoring game highlighted by a decisive three run fifth inning. The Welders built a strong lead as key players produced timely hits and solid defense to secure the win.

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Toning Park Firing and Meeting Schedule Report

A garbled report notes a Wednesday meeting opening and a general manager designation. It mentions preparations for an August date, a total of sixteen races on that day with six in the morning at 10 o clock, and a distribution of funds around 170000 by a pool or event.

Toning Park Key Smithas Army Waey Chen

Base Lapse By No. 10364 Loses Game

A garbled Albuquerque account reports a Ute baseball pitcher from Lonbinry leading Doe Grays in their first game outside pris e walls. The Grays won 4 to 3 in the seventh after Walter Johnson Jr. sparked a late rally. an umpire ruling halted a close play at first.

Albuquerque N. m Simash Barden Komeborty

Glamour King Due for Tom O'Shanter

Chicago reports opening at Tam O'Shanter club run by Georgi Smny as golf's glamor king theme unfolds. Amateurs and professionals compete over 11 days for open and amateur titles, with 40,000 expected crowd, top prize $2500, and special $500 glamor prize. proceeds support emergency relief via BGA.

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Scrambled Eggs and War Time Tangles in News Ink

Walter Winchell notes a jumble of war nerves and pop culture as Hollywood stars, bankers, and reporters clash over films and fashion. The piece cites Joe Louis, Rockefeller guards, and a crime tale while lampooning celebrity outfits and wartime production, reflecting a chaotic media mood.

Southern Baptist Leader Succumbs

NASHVILLE July 20. James Darton longtime chairman of the social service commission of the Southern Baptist Church died here. Ordained minister in 1888 he served churches across several states. The obituary notes his leadership and influence within the denomination.

Nashville Artis James Darton Social Service Commission Sertheris Baudat Conveston Akantiister Ty Oce Sober Iby Tinlesville Arie Texarkana Ark Wade Texas Alexandria Loxtarton Corn Metric Tatjinington N.C Attra Fonnee Wiel Broadwatites Dimaut Wold Hart Huskies Pever Bron Keeltisler

Alsab to Miss Arlington Classic in Chicago field

Arlington Park hosts the Arlington Classic on Monday with as many as ten entrants headlined by Alsab absent due to training concerns. Favorite Greenstreet's Simtout looms as top rival sent to challenge despite Alsab’s recent layoff after the Belmont Stakes and a late trainer decision. The prize carries about $29,000 in gross value with King’s Abbey and Dogpatch among likely contenders.

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Man Killed After Bike Crash in 1942 Case

Milton L. Pafoma, 16, of 789 Subtilo street, died from a fractured skull after being knocked from his bicycle by a car on Scotts Benes Street. Justice J. W. Saye returned an inquest verdict of negligent death. Police Investigator A. Dotson identified driver A. Medellin of 519 Tans street. County traffic fatalities for the same date last year were 46.

Evar Milton L. Pafoma Black Scotts Benes Street J. W. Saye Caid Patayno Police Investigaler A. Dotson Nute Ite Cruz

Hollywood Casting Rumors Ignite Big Budget Sequences

Hollywood gossip notes line up major stars for The Powers Girls and other projects. Priscilla Lane and Carole Lombard from Warner Brothers and Twentieth Century, plus George Earle from MGM, are cited as borrowed beauties. Leo the Lion and director Norman Taurog are mentioned, with Leo and Tod feature in a high profile UJ musical. The piece hints at Shostakovich’s Seventh Symphony influence, Art Toscanini, Leo Stokowski, and a planned Battle of Leningrad sequence. John Wayne linked to a Western epic, Susie Hayward highlighted, and Anne Wigton’s Women of Aberdeen referenced amid studio chatter.

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Trade Gains Mark United States Mexico Duties Rise

Uvalde collector Harry P. Hornby reports the fiscal year ending June shows customs collections reaching 3,027,079.63 dollars, up from 331,420.54 the previous year, due in part to more import activity shifting to U S customs. Tourist entries rose to 4,967,463 across ports, up from 4,103,571 the prior year.

Uvalde United States Mexico iLargag Harry P. Hornby Hornby

Frightened horses trigger incidents at New Mexico town

In Pintada New Mexico frightened horses caused a scare as a political figure Nero Romero, 65, a Democratic party member, was involved in a mishap yesterday. This marks the third such accident involving horses in two weeks, tied to ongoing restrictions and local concerns.

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