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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1941

Page

6

Who Says They're Softies Race Impresses Kansas City Crowd

Kansas City on July 21 witnessed a strenuous eight mile stunt race at Swope Park to test if American youth are soft. Bill Briedenthal, 19, finished first in 1 hour 17 minutes, amid thousands of spectators and elaborate entourages. Tod Morton placed second after 4.4 miles, while other contestants and onlookers filled the scene with local color and controversy over youth resilience.

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Span-American Star Team Leads Playoff Hopes

In the Span American league season finale at Van Daele Field the four team Shaughnessy playoff picture sharpens as Preston throws a two hit game in a 13 to 1 win over Bell Furniture. Snuffy Sullivan leads the Fury tyremen to a 9 to 3 victory over Quality Paint. Fans will select the Span American All-Stars to face Van Daele Field ahead of a three game set with the Rosita Miners of Mexico next weekend.

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Ramblers and Weltmans in Playoff Run

The Ramblers and Weltmans advance to the Hye City Major League playoff final rounds after Sunday dominant wins. The Kids rallied from an early deficit to beat Dan's Cafemen 18 to 3, while Veliman's and Randolph defeated opponents in a high scoring duel setting up a championship clash next Sunday.

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Beabright invitational tennis matches headline upset storms

In New York and surrounding venues the Beabright invitational sinews a crowded tennis day. Dorothy May Tandy and Sata Manis top contenders including Virgie Woltendes and Margaret Osborne in close duels. Notable results include Katherine Wituhrop, Charlotte einhla, and Helen Germaine advancing amid fierce rounds. The day closes with Parker and McNulty advancing in doubles, setting up finals at the Mold mone cheba.

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Local Tennis and Softball Results Highlight Weekend Play

A chaotic yet vivid recap documents tennis and softball results across multiple venues. Davy Freems claiming the Western Michigan Open title, Freeman and partners triumphing in doubles, and Phyllis Hup Ler and Helen Grudhalla winning the women's doubles crown headline a weekend of hard-fought matches in Grand Rapids and New York, with city teams like Los Angeles and Chicago players placing strongly in several divisions.

Tiinastti Panl Tenealy Larry Dee Francisco Miwaukee Robby Jake Dee Ant James Ware Los Angeles Phyllis Hupler Watertown 3. D Helen Grudhalla Mhinespolis Dorothy Burch Sur Grand Rapids Mich Davy Freemps Pasadena Intl Ingles Gete Mussel Detroit Freeman Styles Aldehordes Tha Maten Jack Hollack Irving Parker Lea An Asien Isumaly Oyer Freeman John Dye Algo Lee Angeles Parker Jan Vida Datenting Dye Estley Dartesn Mary Morienstern Termusa Beach Sally Sessions Munkagon Micha Airs McDonwid

Local Amateur Ball Action Mixed With Confusing Scoreline

A scattered, poorly parsed report covers multiple games and teams including St Gerard's, Alamo Hebona, and Buccaseers. It notes hits, innings, and unclear standings across leagues with fragmented names and odd phrasing, mentioning Spanish American Softball and various players in a garbled summary.

Defense Camps at Boerne Reported by Troop Details

Approximately 600 men of Company B Battery A bivouacked near Boerne last week, under Captain Rueene Adams and Lieut Murray Farrell. A medical officer, a supply officer, and a military ministration detail supervised the camp with food furnished. Local aid and field officers provided support as days passed.

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Who Will Play Lou Gehrig in New Film

Hollywood gossip and fan suggestions swirl over who should portray Lou Gehrig in the forthcoming project. Gary Cooper and Tyrone Power are named among top picks, with Cary Grant and Spencer Tracy also discussed amid studio and contract talk.

Lourlla GO Parsons Metian Pletues Hollywood Jins Lou Gehle Galdywyi Gelebters Alrrady Baseball Nets Gary Cooper Eddie Albers Spencer Tracy Gerrig Grey Cooper Lau Tinb Ehowide Cary Imder Mr. Goldwyn Pao Gellica Nave Gelhice Yell Ghisty Welsh Gehrig Tully Marshall Goldwyn

Walter Winchell On Broadway reflections of New York City life

Walter Winchell On Broadway sketches a chaotic portrait of Manhattan during a transit day. He notes crowds on subways eschewing eye contact, oil slicked gutters, neon skylines, busy depots, park benches, and the relentless tempo of urban life amid noise.

August Oil Allowable Up For Statewide Plan

A state wide oil production order for Texas was issued by the railroad commission announcing a daily allowable of 1,955,600 barrels, slightly up from prior. Commissioners Sadler and Culberson warned the August limits would be 600 barrels under the bureau’s recommendation, with schedules by district under preparation. Five shut-in days are set for the Panhandle and ten for the rest of the state, plus eleven general closing days in August.

Austin Raily -Road Commission Jerry Sadler Cll Culberson Pour Panhandle Halidays

WPA Supervisors Open Conferences in Texas Districts

WPA supervisors begin a series of conferences across 12 Texas WPA districts at the Plaza Hotel. The opening session Monday marks initial talks on the tie wary project, with sessions set through Wednesday and dates announced for other programs including community service, housing, records, social security, school lunch, and related projects.

Wade Texas WEA Plaza Hotel Jury Taylor

Veterans of Porelgen War Encampment Plans National Event

Veterans of Porelgen War auxiliary group Sqm Houston Peat No 76 will meet Tuesday at 8 PM at the Elks Hall to finalize arrangements for the national development to be held August 24 to 29 in Philadelphia.

Sqm Houston Peat No Porelgen Wara Elksela Pytladelphila

Local notables and arrivals in San Antonio crowd life

The Bexar Facts notes Rev Paler Hill, Br Daniel Rabiel, and other figures connected to St Marys and local academia. It reports a quadruple rise in Port Sam Houston beach commissary business due to a defuse expansion program. Also mentioned are returns from Chicago and Mexico, birthdays, and a busy social scene with locals like Claude Kellam and Lloyd Ross plus entertainment buzz about Kent Rogers and Harry Mason.

Max B. Skelton Chicago Bro Mexico Dudley Jackson Haughier Mary Jane Aline Helgutts Broadway A.m Kent Rogers San Antonio Culiiarns Moyie Hollywood Jate San Francisto Harry Mason Alwaiukee Frances, Pittard Abilene

Clark Hinkle retires after nine seasons with Packers

Neenah Wisconsin July 21 Clarke Hinkle retired from professional football after nine seasons with the Green Bay Packers. The famed fallback set a pro league record with 240 points, 40 touchdowns, 24 points after touchdown and 22 field goals. He is 30 years old and an executive at Kimb berry Clark corporation.

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