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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1941

Page

6

Christopher Wilson Golf Final at Brackenridge Park

Veteran defender Mrs. J Lee Wilson and young contender Mrs. Christopher Wilson advanced to the Brackenridge Park Women’s Golf Association championship flight finals after late Tuesday wins. Wilson beat Mrs. Daly Miller 5 and 3 in the semi finals. Christopher Wilson edged Mrs. Charles A Ferguson to join the title match set for Wednesday at 9 am.

J. Lee Wilson Lee Christopher Brackenridge Park Brackenridge Unpks Wilson Daly Miller Ikedale Christopher Charles A. Ferguson Birs L. Moore Nis R. J. Thomasia Harold Kayton Gid Noel R. EB. Sparkman Moore A B. Tose Burger Elizabeth Talmadge Reed Tories Thomanna Arthur Zuent Kayton A. J. Krisch Association Segular

Bowling Congress Eyes West for 1944 Tourney Scoop

A sports column notes the American Bowling Congress tournament may move to Los Angeles in 1944, with Columbus Ohio hosting the 1942 site vote next spring. Charley Vance advocates LA as host, citing a large local bowling scene, celebrity ties, and strong turnout for ABC meetings.

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Texas dreams mix sports boom with political aims

An ambitious plan to build 25 indoor field houses nationwide boosts winter athletics including basketball and boxing. Names linked include Karley Vance and Charles Vance, with Texas hosting events and a possible ACC tournament there. Camp Barkeley, Camp Bawls receive facilities. cost near 176 million. Dempsey and Shelton birthdays mentioned amid broader sports and veteran notes.

Port Gam Houston Camp Barkeley Camp Bawls

Klein Repeats Golf Sweep With 68 At Willow Sprgs

Charley Klein posted a 68, three under par, to win the Willow Sprgs course golf sweepstakes in New Braunfels. The second prize was split among George Shine Jesse Perez and Clifton Gossett after a tight finish.

Charley Klein Willow Sporgs Braunfels George Shine Wilowngs Jesse Perez Clifton Gossett

Where They Play Texan Tango Faces Antonio at Fort Worth

Play week schedules show Texan Lamar facing Antonio in Dallas and Houston meeting Fort Worth, with teams in Oklahoma City and Philadelphia. Other matches include St Louis against New York and Brooklyn against Philadelphia, plus Cleveland and Chicago rivals.

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National League Won Aimed Result At Close

Fragmentary report from a slate of baseball action shows a late game outcome with teams and scores only partly legible. Names and places are unreadable in the OCR, leaving the main result and context unclear.

Portland Wins Behind Beall in Tight Team Title

In a closely contested meet, Beall led Portland to a team title with key performances from Heshin and the squad. Mavi Weetel and Vemkeattin contributed strong events as the hosts secured the overall win.

Heshin Portland Ben Beall Mavi Weetel

Yankees By Doyle On Streaks And Draft Rumors

Baseball writer Jack Doyle assesses the pennant race, predicting Cleveland's slim margin and St Louis Cardinals' strong pitching while doubting the Dodgers. Joe DiMaggio reflects on his 35 game home run streak and a 1933 Coast League hit streak memory, noting how a manager moved him to first to gain more at bats.

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Doris Simmang to Exhibit Sporting King at Kerrville Show

Doris Simmang will exhibit her horse Sporting King at the Kerrville horse show on July 4. Miss Biramiata was judged the outstanding exhibitor at the Bi and Spr club show at the University of Texas.

Doris Simmang Sporting King Kerrville Biramiata University of Texas

Fitzsimmons Return to Form Boosts Dodgers in NL Race

Dodgers star Freddie Fitzsimmons returned to form to beat the Pirates 8 to 4, bolstering Brooklyn within a half game of idle St. Louis. He worked 7 2/3 innings despite seven hits as Pete Reiser and Joe Medwick led a 17-hit attack. Cubs blank Giants 1 0 as Claude Passeau outdueled Hal Schumacher. In AL, Yankees host Browns while Cleveland visits Boston as a fresh round of games begins.

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Brooklyn Beats Pirates In Runs Fueled Game

Brooklyn 8 Pittsburgh 10 as Reese Vaughn hits a homer and Camis fields unassisted. Gustine, Walker, and Gustine contribute multiple hits while pitchers Fitzsimmons and Singer split innings. Attendance 2358 with 2 24 time noted.

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Manager Doug Taitt Reveals Cotton States Pact Details

In Monroe Louisiana on June 24, manager Doug Taitt of Monroe states no infielder or FUSMBat will be called in by Dittie Rock for the Cotton States Biraugham league clubs. Hot Springs staff dominated with a standing hurler fanning 11 as the pact negotiates pitching limits amid injuries.

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All Stars in First Drills Schedule Outfielder Tryouts

All stars in the first drills scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at Van Daete Net begin at 6:15 p.m. over the next two weeks. The team will meet La Jutta of Nuevo Laredo Mexico as part of three games this Saturday and Sunday plus Major League All Stars on Sunday at Van Dectel field.

van Daete la Jutta Nuevo Laredo Mexico All Stars Air Panies van Dectel

Novikoff Heads to Milwaukee to Unlash Hopes

Chicago June 24 4 The sad fate of Lou Novikoff wanes as he moves from the Cubs to the Milwaukee Brewers. Once the Cubs top rookie prospect he slumped to 237 in 166 at bats with 14 runs and 20 driven in. New Brewers boss Charlie Grimm vows to spotlight him and rebuild his hitting. Verne L. (wording) and Grimm become co owners of the Brewers with Grimm taking field duties replacing Bob Elliott as the club shifts under new ownership from the American loan association.

Chicago Mead Martory Chicago Cubs Lou Novikoff Milwaukee Brewers American Association Charlie Grimm Len Lou Milwaukee Jeb Hhn Charlie Brewers Vikoff Grimm Novikolf Wrigley Held Mosh Cun Fang Omera Cub Novikod Novikof Bosa Grinon Beleves Verck Ghemm William L. Veeck Jr Chicago Guns Toach Geinun Balbeuler

Angles trade Tulsa outfielder in coast league move

Los Angeles announced the sale of Tulsa outfielder Aaron Samms to the Vancouver club in the Pacific Coast League. Terms of the transaction were not released by the Angels office. The report notes Samms was acquired early in the season by Vancouver.

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Publinks Golf Meet Sees 2824 Entries This Year

New York report shows a record 2824 entries for the Publinx national golf championship, far surpassing other events. The 20th Mobile Links tournament will run at Indian Canyon, Spokane, with 23-38 players in sectional rounds from June 27 to 16. five former champions are exempted, and about 187 players will compete in sectional play.

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Texan Star Shines in College Golf Qualifier

Dallas teen Earl Stewack, 19, Texas, leads the Final 1A-hole round at the forty-fourth national intercollegiate golf qualifier for team championship, firing a 68 after recovering from a broken collarbone. Stanford and LSU teammates contest the team race as players post low scores on Ohio State course.

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Alligator Six Feet Long Catches Local Lake Dallas

Dallas youths reel in a six foot alligator at Bachman’s Lake after a miscast hook lures the animal near shore. Ray Redler and his brother Fred from Amarillo struggle an hour to land it before help arrives and the reptile is hauled ashore. Officials caution visitors about wildlife in urban lakes.

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