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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1939

Page

11

Connie Mack May Step Aside As Son Takes Over

Reports from Detroit say Connie Mack veteran manager of the Philadelphia Athletics would step aside in favor of his son Earle now team manager Rita Manek describes as a pipe dream while Connie recovers at home from illness and bladder trouble He is nearly fully recovered and would not resign until certain he can carry on.

Philadelphia Detroit Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics Earle Rita Manek Ofay Connie Mack Hiness

Cowboy Riders Fined Heavily After Walkout

In Ogden Utah the Bowmen of Hillside Arizona group known as the Cowboy Riders faced $600 fines for a walkout after disputes over prize money. Pioneer Days event leaders, led by Harmon W. Peery, offered increases from 3100 to 4100 if five performances were performed instead of four. The Turtle action, led by its president, noted some members would ride under Turtle rules for Cheyenne and other shows after July 25 to 31, with names unspecified.

Ogden Viah Tilp Fvernt Bowmen Hillside Ariz Cowboy Turtle Action of America Pioneer Days Lenterteiners Fastine Ogres Ever Harmon W. Peery Pioneer Jays Ery Bowman Crtain Association Cheyennne Wyo

Suffolk Downs Rider Seen Ahead in Narrow Victory

Eddie Robart, the apprentice jockey, led the field at Suffolk Downs with a narrow win aboard Tow Rope in the final race, despite a rough day where he only claimed one winner. Other races featured Compton's Drift, Lucan Dupps, and several notable horses as stewards investigated tampering measures at tracks nationwide.

Eddie Robart Suffolk Downs Jack Aliffer Compton Abe Brandon Halpurse Bayt Tate Ross Karnemo Lucan Dupps Roe Watt

Kayak II Competes In Hollywood Gold Cup Field

In Hollywood Park’s meeting the second running of the $50,000 added Hollywood Gold Cup handicap draws a strong field. Kayak II leads a group including Cant Wait and Cravat as turf fans expect a thrilling mile and a quarter race with odds favoring the Argentine charger Kayak II over rivals in the prestigious event.

Ingiewood Gall Hollywood Park Townsend B. Martin Georgie Waals Gravat Jack Westrope Doom Wallace Letshman Speelly Charlie Corbett Myron Selznick Speelty Cravah Crosum Santa Anita Gosum Oimypo Cotry

Coronado Show Names Bohemia Roxanna Second in Class

In Coronado National Horse Show last night Bohemia Roxanna from Lele Hour Stables San Antonio Texas finished second in the feature event. Entry details include Scripps-Mentilly Ambles of Miramar California and the three gaited saddle horse class for horses 102 hands or over.

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Johnstown Off to Arlington Classic in pursuit of sixth win

Johnstown the reigning Ming of the American Turf goes to the post in the Arlington Classic seeking his sixth major win this year. Eight rivals named for a mile and a quarter race, with Challedon and Sun Lover among the contenders, track conditions expected dry and fast, Stout to ride.

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The Chief and Lovely Night Handicap in Empire City

The Chief and Lovely Night race as co favorites for the $20,000 Butler handicap at Empire City track. The Chief carried 146 pounds and Lovely Night 104 pounds, with four other contenders close to favorites.

New York Chief Lovely Night Emptre City Whtel Qwier Maxwell Howard F. Ambrose Clark Kilmer Nedaye

Bartlett Wins to Reach Eastern Tennis Semis at Seventeen

Earl Bartlett of New Orleans, just 16, advances to the Eastern tournament semifinals with a straight set victory over Sidney Ward and a win over Martyn Buxby. Podesta, Gillespie, and Wachmann also vie in quarterfinals as young talents challenge veteran champions across New York and surrounding cities.

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Crawfords and Quist Vie in Fortnight of Tennis Final

In Brookline Massachusetts veteran Jack Crawford of Australia faces Gene Micke in the Longwood bowl grass classic semi final. Adrian Quist, also Australian, meets local star for a Sunday final while Quist’s victory yesterday marked the first foreign finalist since 14 years ago. Women’s final pits Katherine Winthrop against Helen Bernhard with doubles to follow.

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Baytown Team Triumphs 4-2 Over Dry Dockers in Waco Semi Pro

In Waco the Baytown semi pro team defeated Galveston Dry Dockers 4-2 at the state tournament last night. Ret Biggers starred on the mound as 9,600 fans, the largest crowd yet in Central Texas, watched the close game.

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Blitzen Wins Hawaii Race In Honolulu Harbor

J Reynolds of New York and crew of the Blitzen win the 2085 mile San Francisco to Hawaii yacht race on handicap. Blitzen finishes among 25 rivals, with Contender of Long Beach second on raw time but loses by 3 hours 4 minutes 25 seconds after allowances.

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Giants Fall Behind as Cecil Haley Debut Fails

Disjointed baseball notes recount Cecil Haley, first game as Giants mascot, benched on the dugout and contributing little as the Pirates beat the Giants 4-2. Other highlights include Chuck Klein extending hitting streak, Wolters’ 16th win, and Ed Smith’s pitching blow to the Yankees.

Cecil Haley New York Gians Cecil Brunghe Giants Pirates Giauls Offer Revealts Tom, Haley Jersey City Frank Scala Latulis Wad Giants Matey Homer Klein Cel Fern Arid Piank Chuck Kiein Pittsburgh Merriwells Bucs Bucky Wilters Cincinnati Reds Carl Reynolds Chicago Cubs Edgar Smith Chicago White Sox Ted Willams Heston Red Sox Wolters Dodgers Brooklyn Hugh Casey Lee Griseam Jotuihy Vander Mest Lloyd Moore Smite Yankees Ed Smith Williams Boston Root Morton Gooper St. Louis Cardinals Phillies St Louis Henry Pippin Philadelphia Darin Ladig

Cuban netters lead Canada in Davis Cup doubles clash

In Havana on July 22, Alli Pedler and Plut Pearson, Canadian Davis Cup hopefuls, face Cuban veterans Reaido Morales and Lorenzo Nodare in a doubles match likely to decide the tie. Morales earlier beat Bruce Wall and Tarshis and the Canadians hope for momentum from youth against Cuba’s experienced duo.

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National Box Scores Show Eccentric Outs and Big Plays

National box score notes a chaotic game with numerous base hits from players Gamble Bongioganni Walters Lavagetto and Werber. Highlights include two base hits by Densiovansy and a double play by Cas carart. Brooklyn offense tallies four runs while Cincinnati pushes eleven hits and multiple errors. Attendance listed as 6010 with varied pitching lines and late rallies.

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Baltimore Course Draws Respect for Publinx Boys

Baltimore on July 20 14 Pun Ne jinks golf stars gathered for the national title chase with a tough Mount Pleasant course. Qualifiers include Lonnie Wendland from Baltimore unable to attend, Texas entrants R T L Garrett Dallas and B M Welch Austin, plus Enracat Carl and Charlie Pervert. Scores in the 70s and 80s reflect a fast, treacherous layout as players brace for the 64-place title round.

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