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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1939

Page

10

Randolph Ramblers crush Air Depot in City Major playoff opener

Slugger Crostwaite dominates on the mound as Randolph field Rumblers rout the San Antonio Air Depot Fliers 18 to 4 in the City Major playoff opener. Spur Melugin errs, but Randolph capitalizes with 10 hits while Perry starts for the Depot and Jacobs for Randolph in a Sunday doubleheader setup.

Fannin THE SAN Antonio Light Ramblers Crush Depotmen al Crostwaite Randolph Field Rumblers San Antonio Air Depot Fliers Randolph Ramblers Rendolph Uno Fliers Spur’ Melugin Larry Vanesh Vaoresh Crostwaite Air Depot Crosswaite S.A Nenat Bandolsh AB Iloa AEALO Rperry Toug Parker Branum Noth Shetidun Murphy Melugin Simon Hunt Mitchell Snerigan Kes Walker Finney Anderson Crostwaite Brown Baste Alr’ Depot Kester

Amateur boxing card to feature 16 bouts at Walkathon arena

Wester Union Athletic ngxoxta- Bon presents a near city amateur program next Friday night. Eleven bouts match North South and Fast West champions across weights, with rest as special events. Names include Dizon vs Enel Kid, Hayes vs Charles, Worrell, Dorgan, Martin, Luna, and others in a lively district card.

Eixteen Wester Union Athletic Ngxocta- Bon At-City Walkathon Fast-West Aide Champi Youn McCrown Dewvewright Bai Luna Uthe

Cubs to pay 36200 for Vern Gisen contract

The Chicago Cubs agreed to pay Tulsa Oilers 36200 for a contract of rising pitching star Vern Gisen for delivery to Chicago at season end. The deal links a Texas League season conclusion to a National League roster move.

Chicago Cubs Tulsa Oilers Vern Gisen

Army League Standings Narrowed by Caissons Victory

Doughboys of Twelfth Field Artillery Caissons upset the Randolph Ramblers 4-0 in late action to seize first place in the Army league standings. Christy Mathewson Field saw the Ramblers and Caissons exchange blows as Caisson thumpers Carter and Schenck led the platoon with two hits apiece, while Blair and Doughtoy added offense. Army league play resumes Monday with Caissons hosting Second Infantry and Randolph meeting the Manchus under lights at 4 p.m.

Randolph Field Cazal Piel Arellory Infanteis Twenty-third Infantry Twelfth Field Artillery Todd Christy Mathewson Randolph Fiell Red Lens Blair Doughtoy Acker Schenck Caiuson Christy Mathewron Twelfth Field Artillery Caizsons Marius F. A. 23Rd Infantry AB Ilo.a Abflo.a. Fitte Thorns Lota Saar Ts McKay Ialinls

Amateur Ball Duel Sparks Weekend Baseball Lineup

Multiple local clubs schedule Sunday games at Linnsfield and surrounding parks. Dan's Catemen face Sulverder All-Stars at 2 pm, while Our Lady of Perpetual Help hosts a doubleheader at 2 pm. Other matches include Gonzales Indians vs Stowers Furnituremen, Pendleton Eagles at Conception Park, and Dairyland vs Tigers in Landa Park.

Dan Catemen Sulverder Linnsfield Our Lady of Perpetual Help Haven Reliable Hatterymen Wastington Irving School Stowers Furnituremen Gonzales Gonzales Indians Texas Rescue Royal Sports Athletics Pendletm Eagles Conception Park Perpetual Het Ehunch

Aztecs and Selects vie for span American title at Van Daele

In Corpus Christi Laguna Madre league action the Guadalupe Aztecs face the Southern Selects in a two game playoff at Van Daele field to crown the Spanish American title winner. The Aztecs lead the series 1–0 after last Sunday's 10–8 victory. Gus Mendiciz appears set for the opening mound assignment against Dan Salinas as the teams battle for a spot in the city championship.

van Daele Field Guadalupe Aztecs Southern Selects Dragon Bottlers Aatécs The Beermen Asters Lee Guadalupe Aztecs Gus Mendiclz Jing Dan Salinas Southern Select Ramires Corpus Christi Gulf of Mexico Laguna Madre Murdock Landing Corpus Christ Pass A. RE. Wood State Game, Fish and Oyster Commission Padre Island West Nic Wood W. W. Boyd Vosstal Corpus Christi Pass Corpus Pass Boyd Corpus ‘Christ Pass Commission Gulf Laguna Hoyd Murdock Cedar Bayou Cod Hsh Pass

City tennis events open August in Ely

Otto Jesser announced the Ely city tennis tournament starts August 1 with Highland Park courts as headquarters. Play will continue on all available courts, entry fees are 50 cents for men and 25 cents for women and girls, with winners advancing to the state meet in Tyler August 18. Jesse Pleiffey of Nan Antony won last year’s state men’s singles title.

Ely Jesse Pleiffey Nan Antony

Smith and Anderson Reach German Net Finals

In Hamburg on July 22, Gene Smith of Berkeley and Owen Anderson of Hollywood outlasted Germany’s George von Melka and Rolf Goepfert in a five set doubles semi to reach the German international championship final. The Americans won 6-1 5-6 4-1 1-6 14-12.

Hamburg Ciermany INSI Gene Smith Berkeley Owen Andron Holywood Tribe Germany George Vor Melaka Rolf Goepfert Marler Kahuna Gavriay el Bello Henner Henkel Roderich Menzel Bunday Smith Alderson Advanc Mbt Covblon Chacyn Wheeler Sante Monten Cali Miss Florian Gly Anderson Ruth Jargle England Nel Helin Miss Manfredi Thily Miss Wheeler Miss Jarvis Hilda Brahwinkel Sperling Et Renmark Mise Behinicdey

Nova Galento Fight Card Sparks Oddsmakers Confidence

Analysts see a close match between Nova and Galento with neither man favored to a decisive edge. Nova’s resilience and Galento’s power shape expectations as observers note Nova’s bruising battles against Baer and the risk Galento could puncture his defense.

Yacht dates set for Miami to Nassau race

Miami Florida July 22 announced a February 15 1940 date for the seventh annual Miami to Nassau ocean-going yacht race. The event is staged by the Miami and Nassau yacht clubs under joint auspices with the sponsoring organizations.

Miami Fla Aponso Ramp yVhg Migint Nesau

San Antonio Softball rides into busy playoff push

Six men's leagues race for the remaining six berths as the San Antonio Softball Association readies rainout makeup games at San Pedro Park. Top teams like Polo Tavern and J. Bz Cafe vie for positions while divisions such as Commercial A and Industrial B settle champions. schedules include Mon and Tue night games with rainouts common and city teams sending champions to state meets.

San Antonio Softball _ association San Pedro Park Lescus Post Office I. B. Price Toonatopa Post B. Price Jesus Polo Tavern Losizg T. LU Anderson Furniture Company San Antonio Furniture Company Jr Ie Rtrong Ral Corrigan Ritz Har J. B’z Cafe San Antonio Public Service Company Alehta Swift and Company Conan Field Beithis Weyland Grocers San Antonio Light Coca-Cola San Antonio Machine Supply Company Carl Pool Coca Cola Saraseo San Antonio Softball Association Austin Glria Dallas Itis San Pedro Nox Sesp Honey Kist Hebrew Community Center Able Plumbers Weynand Grocers Handy-Awidy Muehleback Beer San Antonio Light Money San Petro Samseova Crea Cola Sonset Freight Lines Ace Planing Sunset Freight Lines Southern Select Bell Furniture Bur Here San Pedro No Duncanfield Hoegeleli Parkers Ames Southern Steel

Softball Tourney at Landa Park in New Braunfels

Two San Antonio teams the Alonto Jowslers and the Or phanaires have accepted bids to compete in the Best Imnuil Fists softball Invitational at Landa Park New Braunfels July 25 30. Other entries include Bill and Opals Cafe Aust in Ravey Jewelers Aust in Max Starcke Park Seguin and Austin Ice Economy Autos New Braunfels. A trophy will go to the winner and medals to players finishing in the first three. Proceeds aid the New Braunfels Junior Chamber of Commerce which sponsors the event.

San Antonio Alonto Jowslers Orphanaires Landa Park New Braunfels Tournement Aanager Alvin R.eggeing Bill and Opals Cafe Austin Ravey Jewelers Max ‘Starcke Park Seguin Austin Ice Economy Autos New Braanfels

Mako and Quist set for net final at Longwood Bowl

In Brookline Mass Gene Mako of California defeated Australian Jack Crawford in four sets to reach the Longwood Bowl singles final. Final opponent will be Adrian Quist as Crawford and partner combined to reach doubles final against Mako and Frank Parkey.

Brookline Mass Gene Mako California Jack Crawford Mako m Adrian Quist Mako Crawford Quist Chester William Mirephy Chicago Frank Parkey Pasadena Calif Sundey

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