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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1938

Page

3

Galveston hosts fourth tarpon rodeo and roundup

Galveston's fourth annual fishing rodeo and tarpon roundup saw four tarpon landed. Dick Sidukevich took first with two tarpon in West Bay, while Ummie Edwards and William Mente, both of Galveston, each landed one. Sidukevich’s largest fish measured twenty feet? two inches and weighed 140 pounds.

Galveston Galveron Dick Sidukevich West Bay Ummie Edwards Iliam Mente Jeaders Hidukovich Wessly

McKechnie Chosen as Coach for National League All Stars

New York June 22 The National League selects McKechnie as coach for the 23-man all star squad to face American League veterans in a mid summer classic at Medind Field. The lineup features limited prior all star experience with Hartnett among the few with repeated appearances and a mix of veterans and newcomers across five teams led by Bill Terry.

New York Einall Medind Field Reds National Trague Hive Conenineil Rote Elphi Na Jlignal National Feaures Cubs Hardy Castober Leo Gabby") Hartmett Tony Cuccinella Boston Bees Ber Carl Hubbell Joe Medwick Cardinals Mel Off Giants Billy Herman Larl Averill Cleveland Joe Cronin Jim Foxx Toston Ratl Boston Letty Grove John Vander Meer Paul Derringer Bill Lee Chicago John Turner Boskee Mace Brown Fittsburgh Ratters Lea Hartnett jGaiesco Ernie Lombardi Gincinnat

Mysterious Medical Product Claimdominating Health Ads

Medical authorities warn about dubious claims for a product named Yoodcotefori. The text touts a “MOPH SOLUTION” and “AVA TNE” as cures or treatments for fungal and parasitic infections, promising deep penetration and rapid relief.

Mitte Blielers

175 In College Golf Tourney Opens At Louisville

Louisville hosts the NCAA collegiate golf championship with 175 golfers from 45 schools in the opening round at Louisville Country Club. The field fights for 32 individual spots and low foursome wins the team title after 36 holes of qualifying. Teams favored include Louisiana State Yale Stanford and defending champion Princeton as competition begins.

Louisville Louisana Bravne University Yale Stanford Princeton Mls

Young Tennis Star Dina Dean Trails In New Jersey Final

In Hackensack New Jersey on June 21 1937 defending champion Eunice Dean of San Antonio Doris trails 1 0 3 and 1 to 16 year old Helen Bernhard of New York City in the women s New Jersey singles final rain halted play while Bernhard who reached the final with two upsets led 6 0 1 0 6 0 in the early stages. Other notable contenders mentioned include Fred Hue Jr of New Orleans Paul Leslie LSU and Chuck Kooris Michigan with professional ties to the Intercollegiate Association.

Eunice Dean Hackensack N. J ING Eunce Dean San Antonio Doris New Jersey Miss Down Helen Bernhard New York City Miss Bernhard Fred Hue, Jr New Orleans Hean Ristim Paul Leslie Louisiana State University Lague Chuck Kooris Michigan Intercolegiaty Association Sid Richardson Northwestern Willie Turn

Schmeling Improves. No More Bulletins Planned

June 27. Doctors say Max Schmeling's condition has improved and no further bulletins will be issued. The German heavyweight, hospitalized after a back fracture from the Louis bout, is allowed limited visitors as manager Joe Jacobs and trainer Max Machon visit frequently.

Max Schmeling Schmeling Joe Jacobs Max Machon Joe Louis

Softball action across cities highlights weekend games

The Bell Furniture girls tied Austin Maroons in a doubleheader split that featured Barrington and Helen Gabrell stars. Avatin, Hove Anter and other teams posted multiple hits as teams prepare for upcoming city clashes and weekly schedules.

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Casey and Marshall in World Title Mat Match

Steve Casey of Ireland and Everett Marshall of Colorado clash in a two out of three falls world heavyweight title bout. The bout headlines a card set for Evansville with Midwest championship cup powerboat races on the Ohio River also listed for July 4.

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Army Riders Win at Polo in Brackenridge Park

Army Whiteshirts led by Capt Jean Scott Major Bender Capt John Gross and Joe Finck won op honors Sunday at Brackenridge park field. Vane Whites scored for the Air Corps Goldshirts 4 to 1 then beat the San Antonio Blues 4 to 2. Blues defeated the Golds 5 to 4 in the hatch for second place. Tie Bite team featured Semy Russ Matt Palmer 86 Dawns and Dob Garret Devine. Golds list Tom Haxtey Lent A W Kissney Col James A Watson and G Bepham among riders.

Tue Army Whiteshirts Jean Scott Major Bender John Gross Joe Finck Brackenridge Park Vane Whites Air Corps San Antonio Blues Blues Semy Russ Matt Palmer Dawns Dob Garret Af Devine Lira Tom Haxtey A.W. Kissney James A. Watson G. Bepham

National League Boxscores and tied game recap

In a tightly contested National League boxscore, Cincinnati edges Philadelphia 8 to 1 with key hits from Brey Craft and McCormick. McCormick and Frey drive three runs. Arnovich Atwood and Mueller contribute multiple hits as Mulcahy and LaMaster split pitching duties. Attendance 8,500. umpire Gotz.

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Utilities Lose Ed Carle With Broken Leg

The Public Service Utilities dropped a 11 3 decision to Ed Friedrich Refrigerators as star center fielder Ed Carle broke his leg sliding into third in the sixth inning. Other Sunday winners included Duncan Field Divers and the Southern Pacific Railroaders in a busy City Major League scene.

Public Service Utilities Ed Carle Carle Ed Friedrich Refrigerators Duncan Field Southern Pacific Railroyders Fivers Abyiller Union Buemenab Freeman Ueckert Pittmen Myers Melvkin Pfeiffer Squetty Rowe Leroy Fipps Southern Pacific Railroaders Epps Railroaders Alamo Heights Merchants Bill Schmetzer Horace Gonzales Merchants Colin Truncan Field Sbu.oa. Abilo Ilurieest Kuyk Mayer Deepene Wieck Hestern xBurkhor Bewe Draper Kester Milner Bull Melugin Erster Ganz Nan Hes Rowe Erben Hanie Venkert Lens Kuykendall Mayor Wiecklela Emer Parry di Wile Wiecklein Perry Guns Mester Hester Parry Gitchas Nik Dizen Br Wieckiein Raner Piren Ella Bert

Standings and Results From Texas League Action

Sunday results show Beaumont 22 over Elireveport 9 and Fort Worth 20 over Ballas 64. Dallas City 4 defeated Hountee and Tu. Central 3 edged New York 0. Washington Square Logs 1 2 unclear. rest of standings incomplete.

National League Aunday's Baral headline mystery

Fragmentary text from a newspaper item discusses a national league event with unclear names and places. Readable words point to sports or organizational activity, but essential details for a full summary are missing. The item hints at a game or meeting involving teams or players and an associated venue or date.

Wrestling Show Promises Rough Action At Wallinghoy Arena

Wrestler Billy Edwards dubbed the chiropractic king faces delays as younger talent rise in Texas. He teams with Lea Baragy against Manigos brothers in a two out of three fall finale at Wallinghoy arena. Feuds include Teday and Weepin Wil, with Lou Plummer predicting a Billy Edwards win to land a main event next week. Hog Stecher paces the card with Glove Casey versus Juan Tambortie while Dr Kr Sripolis oversees the show.

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Mexican Girls Texas Net Finalists

In Houston on June 27 Maquel Moch and Lely Villarello of Messog reached the Texas women's open tennis final with strong showings. Senorita Mooch defeated Mrs Donald Austin 6 2 9 while Kathryn Pearson Mattuson bowed out after a 6 4 5 score and Senorita Villarello posted 6 4 5 6 3 in a later match.

Houston Tex Maquel, Moch Lely Villarello Messog Texas Senorita Mooch Donald Austin Iouston Kathryn Pearson Mattuson O. Senortta

Stackhouse Mangham Win Exhibition At San Antonio Course

Olas Aunghem, pro at San Antonio Country Club, and Latty Stackhouse, Seguin instructor, won two matches in a row over Ted Menefee and Jimmy Morgan after finishing a 72 hole exhibition Sunday with a 4 to 3 victory. Mangham Stackhouse won the first match by 65, and the afternoon round at Brackenridge Park plus the opening nine at Seguin kept their three hole edge. Menefee starred with a sub par 69 medal at Brackenridge Park while Morgan led the other pairing. scores cited show Stackhouse 472674-148, Morgan 73 76 148, Mangham 75 74 149.

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Amonette and Hatzfield Win Doubles at Oklahoma Open

Berkeley's Gunny Amonette and Edward Hatzfield of Austin won the junior doubles title at the Oklahoma open tennis tournament in Tulsa, defeating Joe Bradley and Bob Pate Terman in straight sets 9-7, 6-2. Rain forced cancellation of the men's singles and senior doubles finals as participants left for other events.

Cardinal second baseman Stu Martin injured in Brooklyn doubleheader

The St Louis Cardinals were minus second baseman Stu Martin on Monday after he injured an ankle in the first game of a doubleheader with Brooklyn. Martin wrenched his ankle while turning to cover a base in the fourth inning.

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Fort Worth and Dallas Face Varied Games Tuesday

Reading shows a slate of Tuesday contests across cities including Fort Worth at Fort Worth venues, Dallas visiting Beaumont, and other matchups in Tulra ne Haunlow, Lin, and Rivetnn. The schedule names multiple teams, locations, and dates with emphasis on high school and college lineups.

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