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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1942

Page

11

Hale America Golf Qualifying Near Dallas on Saturday

Thirty seven Texans and players from Fort Worth Tyler Austin Houston and many others take part as Hale America sectional qualifying opens at Dallas Brook Hollow Country Club with 19 holes Saturday and 16 more Sunday. Pairings list Emlli George Mathew Roberts Skeet Fincher Ralph Morgan Chester Drake Jr Austin, Fort Worth, Gade, Le Bae Aubin, Gray Hit tle Lads, Willarc, Beaimont, Tex. Notable entrants include Winston Rieti, Elroy Martin, T Hornbuckis, Don, Maurine Kile Rome, and Dave Marr in a deep field for the national tournament in Chicago.

Dallas Larry Brook Bellow Country Club Chicago Tyrell Garth Je Beaimont Houston Theaymona Guffort Fort Don Maurine

Dudley to Qualify In Denver Tourney

Ed Dudley of Colorado Springs and George Schnetter of Ogden head the field for the Hale America regional at Lakewood Country Club. Dudley, PGA president, and Schnetter share the first pairing with John Rogers of Denver in Saturday’s 18 hole round as 32 golfers compete for 27 Colorado Utah and New Mexico spots.

Denuit Lakewood Country Club Colorado Wyoming Utah New Mexico Ed Dudley Colorado Springs Professional Golfers Association George Schnetter Ogden Dudley Schnetter John Rogers Denver

Warmerdam To Keep Busy

Warmerdam, a California schoolteacher and record holder, plans upcoming attempts in pole vault. He targets the 16 foot mark at the Intermountain AAU championships in Pocatello, Idaho, and will compete at Northwestern University on June 16 in Evanston for the Ten-Pacific Coast meet, aiming to improve his outdoor world record.

Pocalana Idaho Rocky Mountain Warmerdam California Idaho University Feau Pocas Ietto Evanston Cotellus Warmerdam Northwestern University Charles F. Hunter San Francisco

Fair or Foul on Louis Tax Fight and Army Duty

In a critic’s column, the author questions media hype over Joe Louis and the ongoing debate about whether Louis should fight this summer. He notes Louis's army status and tax issues, arguing papers should not nudge Louis into battles for publicity. He also cites managers’ expense accounts and questions charity gains vs taxes, warning army sensitivities could bar any comeback.

LAWTY New York Mike Jacobs Bob Pastor Louis Guybody Ray

Lefties Head For State Left-Handed Golf Tourney

Allan Mitchell and unch venike, both left handed golfers from San Antonio, head to Fort Worth for the state left handed championships starting Thursday. Bert Keller of Seguin also enters. Mitchell previously won the state title in 1949.

Allan Mitchell Unch Venike Staga San Antonio Fort Worth Eri Bert Keller Seguin Mitcheall

Profits of Charity Horse Show Reach $1250

The benefit horse show at Brackenridge perk ring posted a net profit of $1250. All profits will be allocated to the medical supply division of the local civilian defense fund.

Brackenridge Perk Ring Civilian Defense Fund

Jones to Lead South Golfers

In regional Hale America Open sectional qualifying Jones led the South team with Brabby Jones, the retired grand slam golf king, set to compete for the seven place. Roll Conway of Atlanta said Jones automatically qualified, though he will participate in sectional qualifying. The Hip Aimedéa tournament is slated for Chicago June 18-21, with 31 professionals and 35 amateurs in the field.

Atlanta Tune Ses INS Souhern Winamen Brabby Jones Roll Conway Jones Ft Chicago

Casting Club Chooses Winners At Woodlawn Lake Practice

The casting club held a Woodlawn lake practice with Mrs. E L Ashley winning honors in the five eighths ounce division with 94. L Ashley scored 92, and W T Coe and Louise Ashley posted 86. Coe achieved an excellent 96 in the three eighths ounce ping.

Woodlawn Lake Sim E. L. Ashley L. Ashley W.T. Coe Louise Ashley W. T. Coe

Track opening delays stall wartime park race

Publicity Director Jimmy Loftus notes readiness for a July 8 49 day race meeting while weather and wartime transport limits loom. Officials discuss special trains and bus service as government bans on sightseeing and reduced rail services loom, church prayers for rain fail to deter efforts.

Jimmy Loftus Loftus Nasteener

Market Wise Proves Clever Trainer’s Pre-Race Trick

In a Suburban Handicap win Market Wise defeats favorite Whilaway after a trainer’s pre-race plan. Carroll details a strategy to test the horse’s focus and shoe condition while the race unfolds. Belmont Park's record-setting mile and a furlong time highlight a dramatic racing day with Calumet Farms Teddy placing second and Louis D.Mayer’s King’s Abbey third.

EL Cena Ktows Don Petang Pow Fund Loorke Carroll Carroll Tufano Wirlaway Cerrall Corral Falvana Coir Ty FR McLaughi Belmont Park Yeserfayn Calanel Teddy Warren Wright Louis DB Mayer'n King's Abbey

Denver Post Tourney Suspended During War

Sports editor Jock Carberry announced the Denver Post baseball tournament would be suspended for the duration of the war. The event began in 2015 and was not held in 2018 during World War I.

Vunce Jock Carberry Denver Post

Veteran Vets Could Fill Majors as Texas League Holds Youth

In Dallas on June 3, veteran players in the Texas League, led by Fol Greer and Ed Greer, may serve as fill ins if majors pull down players. Six players over 36, including pitchers Brillheart Caldwell and Peel, could bolster rosters, with Caldwell notable for conditioning and late bloom.

Harold Y. Ratliff Dallas Fol Greer Fort Worth Homer Pet Oklahoma City oRck Briltheart Shreveport Clay Kagestone Oklahoman City Sal Gilatto Earl Caldwell Ed Greer Greer Touchstone Peel Brillheart Milton Brie Feece

Walter Winchell Notes of an Innocent Bystander Night Mix

Walter Winchell surveys the season ending with two revivals and mixed reviews. The piece riffs on productions, critics, and personalities from Broadway and film, noting names like Will Geer, Wendell Corey, Dorothy McQuire, and James Cagney while remarking on the era’s reporting and public tastes.

Wilsila Waldorf Eenson Mantly Will Geer Wendell Gorey Glaudia Ms Tours Dorothy MecQuire Don, Geek Frances Starr Times Brooks Atkinson Herald-Tribune Watts Jr

Sam Snead tops 1942 PGA as Navy calls him away

In a brisk golf championship update, Sam Snead wins the 1942 PGA title amid talk of his impending Navy service. The piece notes rivalries with Turnesa, Hogan, Nelson, Wood, Hagen and others, and recalls Snead’s long journey from early doubts to triumph. It also mentions Gloria Nord, roller skating star, and her rise to Hollywood, with a nod to Skating Vanities of 1942 and her stunt capability on roller skates.

Sam Jim Titnese Navy Corporal Turnesa Army Butch Herren Je Mespaden Ben Hogan Byron Nelson Meni Fent Philadelphia Naif Ralph Guldwh Considine Kolf Ed Dudley Snead Jimmy Demarest Gond Serazen Uke Vlezes Craig Wood Ingo Demare Walter Hagen Franic Gettng Tough Gloria Nord Bane Sonja Henle Santa Montca Grauman Sid America Sonja Fce Glorda Gloria Hal Sléethman Kingfish Lavingky Johnny Paycheck Hal

Hockey Loop Plans Resume Conference Amid War Effort

The American Hockey Association meetings in June debated league future and wartime play. Dallas franchise chair Clarence Linz led discussions after Grote Higzing of Minneapolis was absent. Ling urged continuing play if it fits the war effort and offered to turn rink facilities to government use.

Buuea Walr LMNL Kansas City Club Dwliers American Hockey Association Ardy Tiga Grote Higwing Minneapolis Clarence Linz Dallas Ling

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