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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1940
Page
12
In a war roundup, authorities nabbed a suspect after a final light heavy defense maneuver. The incident centers on a coin themed case, with officials citing heavy ranks and decisive action to secure the suspect.
Detroit boxing scene centers on Lew Diamond and Evil Eye Finkle parting ways after a tense contract dispute. Meyer from Chief Eye slated to work with Gus Lesnevich as Conn weighs move up to heavyweight with promoter plans for a Detroit bout in September.
AP statistics on the two principals for tonight's 15 round light heavyweight clash at Olympia. Lesuerieh stands 5 feet 10 inches tall and 40 inch reach while Meyer is predicted to rely on power and technique. Finkle may counter attack as Detroit rumors swirl about a gate crashing plan Wednesday night.
Fragmented text shows names and places including Los Angeles and Mexico with unclear results. The brief mentions Arizona Texas League and a few box score style lines, but many fragments lack coherent outcomes or dates.
Local softball action in San Pedro Park features Girly division matchups including Joisi Bamblerz against Grad Rapids Furniture at 7 30 p m and Bet Furniture versus Alan Jewelry at 8 45 p m. The Commercial A and B divisions list numerous singles and doubles with players named, and a junior parish loop forms with seven teams under the guidance of Rev. James F L McKnight and Rev. John Korkovsky.
St Louis president Sam Brendon blasted umpires George Barr Bill Stewart and George Magerkurth after a 1 1 tie with Brooklyn in which two seventh inning plays sparked protests. Brendon sent a message to NL president Frick. The game saw debris thrown from the stands and a seven minute delay.
University of Texas football star Shelby Buck won by technical KO in two rounds over Eddie Shead of Houston for his pro boxing debut promoted by Morris Sigel as two Houston shows shared the bill. Main event had Billy Calvert versus Rusidy O'Dell with a ten round bout. Clarence Exes won a ten round decision over Manuel Villa while Rafael Esparza defeated Elby Pettaway.
Scattered box scores show Marshall and Texarkana games with multiple batteries listed. The fragmentary data includes misc names such as Willett Meas Joy ani Weiland and Bronthural, with several incomplete scorelines and unconfirmed oppositions.
Randolph Field defeated the Austin Seven Uipers 2 to 1 at Tech field in a knotball benefit game that drew about 500 fans. Proceeds funded new hats and catching gear for local Knothole Gang players, with John Swope noting roughly $185 earned. Randolph led with Red Murrells triple and a run, while Pifer, Amble, and others contributed.
Odessa’s Mrs. Sam O’Neal led the field as medalist, opening with a 6 0 victory over Fort Worth’s Mrs. Glies Day. Odessa’s Mrs. Elmer Shaws also entered, while Big Spring’s Mrs. Alice Phillips and Mrs. Harry Staleup moved into the second round. Remaining competitors include Amarillo’s Mrs. J. W. Ure as, Abilene’s Mrs. Ted Havestla, Wichita Falls’ Mrs. J. H. Ball, and San Angelo’s Mrs. W. K Powell.
Seven San Antonio golfers head toward San Angelo for the Texas Golf Association state championship tourney. Top contenders include Hack Williford, Joe Moore Jr, Gus Gros, Bennett Cocke, David Stephenson, L. D. Ormsby, and R. B. Bristol. Jimmy Chasey could not make the trip. Ralph Baldwin, TGA secretary, also traveled to the West Texas city.
In Houston today the Texed regional tennis tournament reaches the third round with Tom Nixon and Guernsey advancing. Nixon faces W. Weber of Baytown while Guernsey beat J. We Minton and proceeds against Ben Nixon University of Texas freshman. Curtis and Chertney among favorites. junior and senior divisions still active with multiple players advancing in a brisk day of play across Houston.
Fragmented notes detail baseball activities including games at Fort Sam Houston, Cervantes Grocers 40-0 win over Gen Antonio Bac and Philap, scheduling inquiries with Cervantes at 805 Sexulir Street, and Erudo holding Ordette opponents to five hits with nine strikeouts. Also mentions Continental Horsmen in the Spanish-American league and upcoming practices on Wednesday Thursday and Friday with various players named.
Fragmentary OCR note lists travel by sports teams across towns including Pampa Lubbock and Helena. Mentions rain affecting schedule and Montana and Texas routes. Readable items show teams and cities but many words are garbled.
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