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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1942

Page

8

Nelson and Heafner Clash In Open Playoff Brawl

Byron Nelson faltered in the Tom O'Shanter Open final round, finishing tied with Clayton Heafner at 260 after an 11 hole playoff for $2,500. The collapse followed a strong start, with Heafner posting steady scores and Nelson misfiring to drop from the lead as spectators watched the dramatic course meltdown.

Gayle Palbot Chicago Byron Nelson Clayton Heatner Lingille Honiner Mahoning Valley Gerard Chlo Nelson Heafner Prj Exy-Hlen Dinsen Lite Goll Heather Tom O'Shanter Willie Goggin Mike Turnesa Blmveford Nutch Harrison Uartisburg Stranahan Clayton Haéfiner A. Pe Hota

Double Winner in Gold Cup at Long Beach

In Long Beach Cale 27 t he Herb Rimliiger of Los Angeles won both major Gold Cup events. Ninety five boats raced in twenty events before a 29,000 crowd with Aviton’s BR as a noted entrant. Several hydroplane entries and drivers are listed among the field, highlighting the heated competition and regional interest.

Long Beach Cale Herb Rimliiger Los Angeles the G Service Avitons Hopper Var Schondt Hydro Ninne Yaec Alien Breage Barachig Armstrang Phoetus Sn Berry Prandena Oryle Cristin Napa Mareel Hess Sani Barbara Tormmyince Frachis Runnkout H. B. Sing Dwight Avery Thydroplane Hibert Rere

Tam O'Shanter Golf By tle Associates T. CHICAGH

The listing notes golfers and scores from a Chicago area event dated July 21, listing numerous players with scores and affiliations across the United States. Names include Herman Barron, Jock Grew, Charley Penna, Fay Melnon, and many others, along with city and state tags.

Tle Associates T. Chicagh Amory Geores Amit Totoia Herman Barron Ether Datvink Jr Chitavo Ats Fihesst Fort Morimoutiy Couratiasta McSpaden Philagetmyin Felix Beentin Tuton He Gaetan Whitte Plona Rot Pend Dayton Ohio Charley Penna Chicago Ralph Culdabh Rancho Santo Aio Pean N Smith Chieney Xian Siawart Davin Abe Hsylnose

Hope Crosby Par Putts in Army Relief Exhibition Match

One of Utah’s largest galleries watched Bob Hope and Bing Crosby equal par against George Achneller and Dudley of Ogden, Utah, in an army relief exhibit at Ogden Country Club. The match drew about 4000 spectators as the stars toured Wendover air base afterward to present a show for troops.

Utah Buncay Bob Hope Dutley Hing Crosby George Achneller Ogden Dudley Colorado Opeacer SOGA Che Hope Crosby Behwoiter Ogden Country Club Abe Gall Lake Country Club Wendover Ately Air Base

Stiedle Captures Fort Worth Golf Championship

Frank Stiedle defeated Phil Powell to win the Fort Worth club championship after a 36 hole final. Stiedle built a lead with a crucial birdie finish and held on as Powell faltered late. Ceci Cantrell won the first flight with a 5 and 4 victory, while C A DeWees won the championship consolation.

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Match Play in Los Angeles PGA Tourney Opens

The war relief golf tour at Brackenridge Park begins next week with 157 amateurs entering. First round matches set with Weniland vs Obritz, Brannon vs Alexander, and Singletary vs Crittenden among others, as players vie for medalist honors led by Weniland and Brannon at 71 and 70.

War‘relief Golf Tour Brackenridge Park Iy Lantie Wentlland Leroy Brannon Underyar J.P. Singletary Weniland Andy Obzlath Arannon L. Alexander Singletary H. L. Crittenden Allen Natehell Jack Hale Miller Campbell Bob Barber Prank Mignase Rael Brown Reuven Albaugh Omer Roan Murray Brooks ImHe Wendland Sandy Obri Reuben Albavah Omer Agua Warren Ludeke Agnerson Arthur Gordon George Hondx Arthur Raydot John Perry Olin Hithner Satwenhelm Wiveletary Ty Grithen Arthur Bentke Allen Mitchell Judie Mads Clifton Russell Masrterson

Missouri Rainer Report on WWII Bomber Hero Ties to Local Star

MissourI sport figure Bl Loula Lleut Jerry Notewitz from St Laws is noted as a star halfback for Missouri in 1940. He later served as a bombardier in One First Army Air Force raid over Western Europe. NEA International: Salem 4:3 Spokas Taroma 5 Vancouver e.

Missouri Loula—Lleut Jerry Notewitz St. Laws Europe Lear

Seabright doubles crown goes to Schroeder Wood in first tourney

Ted Schroeder of Glendale California and Sidney B Wood of New York won the Seabright Lawn Tennis and Cricket Club round robin doubles championship after six straight victories. They defeated William Talbert of Cincinnati and Victor Seixas of Philadelphia 6 3 4 6 2 8 3 in the final, with Talbert Seixas finishing runner up with four wins and two losses.

Seabright WN. v INS Ted Schroeder Glendale Calif Sidney B. Wood New York Seabright Lawn Tennnis and Cricket Club Schroeder Woodcams William Talbert Cincinnati Victor Seixas Philadelphia

Ramblers Win Doubleheader Over Barbour's Harbours

Randolph's Ramblers swept Barbour's nine in a Sunday twin bill at Christy Mathewson field winning 7-3 and 2-0. Tom Keeton and Walt Nothe earned mound victories with strong hitting support from Hunt and Phumbley. The two teams meet again Tuesday at 6:50 p.m. for a decisive rematch.

Randolph Ramblers Tom Keeton Walt Nothe Keeton Barbour Vernon Ad Janoweki Hunt Nothe Phumbley Ates Christy Mathewson Beore Tent Ant Fortune Barbour’s Plumbley Kaine Ethe

Nelson and Haeiner Tie For First In $15,000 Open

Week End Sports reports Byron Nelson and Clayton Haeiner tied for first place in a $15,000 open event with strong scores. Bud Ward of Spokane and Wilford Wherle of Recine Wlay competed, while Fortee-New Fork chants surfaced. Cavallias posted a remarkable time of 2025 in a related event, with Senhan second and Wh Monza setting Empire City records in a separate race.

UNE Brome Chletvo Byron Nelson Clayton Haeiner Am G'shanter Acores Por Cin Bud Ward Spokane Wash Wilford Wherle Recine Wlay All American New Fork Mungo Brooklyn Fran Mmoncapella American Association Bl. Louis St. Louie Fritz Toledo American Nasoelasilon Cienge Mra Payte Whitocs Kentucky Denny Denny' Winner. Virtually Celviched A Year Old Jwnars Mt Ruta Ani Senhan Monza New York William —Waoneard Empire City Xoon Athis Toirinc Ia Siosena Governese

Richards Star in Cafemen’s Victory

Pitcher Richards of the Lan's Cafeteria City Major League club led a day of standout hitting as Quality Painters of the Spants American League defeated Hich-Arde 6 to 4 with key doubles and strong batting.

Richards Hly Hich- Arde

Pacific Coast League Scores and Baseball Notes

Fragments describe Pacific Coast League teams and scores including Portland 7 San Francisco 0 Oakland 2 10 St Louis Browns manager Luke Sewell catching hitters in a 1930s context. Mentions Wes Ferrell and Vernon Kennedy with scattered dates and teams in a brief sports snippet.

Pacific Coast League Angevns Baciamento Luke St. Louis Luke Sewell Lou Browns Gores ho-Nikters Wes Ferrell Cleveland Vernon Kennedy Bill E Dietrich Vata Chicago

Joan Leslie Lands Warner Brothers Movie Star Role

Hollywood July 27 News that Joan Leslie won the Marilyn Miller role at Warner Bros lifting Rita Hayworth from contention and likely prompting Ann Miller to tears. The piece notes Leslie’s dance training in childhood with her sisters as the Brofeil family and mentions plans for her to study dance with Ballet Russe maestros in Monte Carlo. The column also touches on timelines for other film projects and industry chatter about figures like Saroyan, Brown, and Estabrook, concluding with local war-time sentiments and a note on forthcoming items tomorrow.

Louvella Av. Rarsons Hollywood Cins Joan Leslie Marilyn Miller Warners Rita Haywooth Ann Miller Joan Lesle Brofeil Jercy Waldiste Dramiaire Spurs

Skeet Championship Winners in Dallas Open Event

Mrs Martin Skeet Champ Ann Martin of San Antonio Buyutay won the Women’s 22 gauge championship in the Dallas Open Skeet with a score of 143. Run Yup Wiig and Miss Otella Deckshot tied for second with 140. Henry Adley of Dallas led high honors in the men’s event. R W Canfield of Fort Worth and Dr A Schack headed the AA categories.

Dallas Ann Marth San Antonio Buutay Welllen Sun Chih Run

Krumb Added to Air School Staff

Sacramento Ont report states Kinny Krumb, former Washington State and Chicago Cardinal end, was added to the civilian personnel staff at the Mather Army Air Field leading school.

Krumb Sacramento Kinny Washington Btrte Chicago Cardinal Atlilety Mather Lidld Army Advanced

Weekend Trapshooting Results Highlight Wide Field

A Sunday trapshooting event featured End Antonto sknet chante and multiple shooters achieving notable scores. Key performers included Jarek Moors 46 in 80, Baril Wit 42 in yard use, and Thea hte 48, with Swanley Brock and Anta Brock contending for top honors.

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Fragmentary 19th Century Names In Pirated Text

The readable lines list various men’s crates and surnames such as McNussen Misacala den Yealy Shethy Mavi Stone Sacrament Call and Rackantento with scattered place names like Salt Lake City. The text appears as garbled OCR with mixed references to individuals and locations, offering little coherent event or context.

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