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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1940
Page
11
The column by Bob Considine reports on Malt Oliver, a golf figure linked to Max Schmeling and not fighting Braddock for the title. It cites disqualification by the USGA for a misstep during a national open. It humorously covers Oliver’s appetite, diet mishaps, and the sport’s exhibition culture.
A fragmented advert text urges readers to consider retirement and buying a home. It hints that a clear link to affordable housing will let a family live on less income. It suggests scanning daily classifications 18 to 24 and calling a broker if a home appeals.
Washington oarsmen prepare for the final week before the intercollegiate regatta at Poughkeepsie. Cornell Princeton Yale and Harvard are strong contenders with Washington alumni guiding Cornell. Cornell has beaten Syracuse Navy Princeton Harvard and Vale, while Princeton trains carefully under Fred Spahn. Dark horses include Columbia Syracuse and Navy, with Wisconsin showing progress but still unproven.
Rassling San Antonio officials Monday night named Doc Sarpolly refers of Wednesday night's wrestling show at the Municipal auditorium. Superman meets Dutch Heffner in the main event. Ivan Managoff and Roy Grahaut are booked in the semi final, Lee cee final round this year. He said he was afraid lightning would hit the steel shafts of his clubs. Geno Barazen fights Lawson in a tough pairing noted as the best loser. A crowd police stop near the end kept order as Little wasn’t eligible for PGA, must serve a three year apprenticeship. will join Bretton Woods job and become eligible in 1942. Gate at open broke old record, grossing about 35 000 split between UGA and Canterbury Golf club. Bobby Jones will give Red Cross exhibition in New York at a club yet chosen. Dick Chapman, Amateur, called the most dangerous open player. a spectator was struck by a ball drive and wrist broken. another blast sent Kent into the crowd but missed all.
The All American Soap Box Derby comes to San Antonio on July 21 under The Light and Chevrolet dealers. Cars will reflect diverse designs, built by youths, with official rule books from Ormab Milam and Smith. Instructions cover frame, cockpit, hood, body, steering, brakes, and paint, aiming for speed and beauty.
National recognition for the event follows adoption of two children by the Light’s Comp Laf-A-Lot. The San Antonio Bowling Association and Texas Tenpin groups back the 100 percent charity tournament, with Turners supplying alleys and equipment. Tickets cost 75 cents, with events for men and women, and prizes donated by local merchants. Publicity costs covered by area businesses. spectators welcome.
Walter Winchell reviews Broadway's Players Club revival of Congreve's Love for Love with a strong cast including Bobby Clark and Kitty Carlisle. He notes a lively performance despite a weak book and mixed song assets, highlighting E. Robinson Bogart Sothern and broader theatrical chatter on contemporary productions and public figures.
W. G. Green of Tulsa won the sixth Corpus Christi day race in Nina Sr, racing a snipeboat with corrected time earning the Fansworth trophy and the Samsco trophy as second straight year champion. Defending champ Z Crain of San Antonio placed fifth with a new 22-Tooter. Tulsa boats and crews followed across the line with various trophies awarded. Weather ideal, fleet beat squalls to finish after a delay from Saturday.
In a chaotic L A bowling ledger the Tuesday night league records show mixed scores and scattered high averages. Notable entrants include Shook, Corrigan, and Campbell with strong marks, while many others post midrange scores and firm personal bests amid the overlap of teams and sponsors.
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