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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1941

Page

6

Padres Seek New Catcher After Schlueter Out

Thrilled by a double victory over Beaumont 5-0 and 2-1 the San Antonio Missions welcomed back Maurice Newlin and Al Zarils as they awaited Joe Bogere. Injuries added Norman Schlueter and Pete Kraus to the hospital list while catcher Benny Huffman moved between catcher and right field. Newlin’s glandular issue may sideline him briefly, Zerilla wired that he hopes to rejoin soon as Len Schulte bolsters the roster.

Beaumont TUS San Antonio Missions Maurice Newlin al Zarils Joe Bogere Newlin Zerilla Springfield California Algere Rem Len Schulte Norman Schleuter Fete Kraus Schleuter J. P Wood Benny Huffman Ality Kraus Mont Ben Eneapet Chilf Wagener Marty McManus Will

Missions Buy Bight-hander Vat SieLaughlin

The Missions agree to the outright purchase of pitcher Vat SieLaughlin from Toronto where he played in the Detroit Barn system. McLaughlin previously pitched for Detroit, and the sale marks a key acquisition for the club.

SieLaughlin Toronto Jeague McLaughlin

Unclear baseball report with injuries and miscues

The article describes a baseball game where Hinkle suffered a finger injury and left the field. Gunter pitched effectively, while Unser and Neighbors contributed defensively. The Missions scored unearned runs early, with teams half-scrambling through errant throws, walks, and hits, ending amid bruited plays and outs.

Empire City Stakes to open next Thursday with rich purses

The Associated Press outlines the Empire City program featuring the Seven stake events led by a $56,090 purse for the first three days of the two day meeting. The $825,600 added money event is set for July 5 in memory of James Butcher founder of the track and his son James Jr. Nominations reached 47 for the main event.

Associaed Agercentine George H. Pull Empire City James Butcher James Jr

Houston Fort Worth regatta opens with yacht races

Houston Yacht Club entries led by Juan, Dan Ryan, Tanmy Lee, Walter Aievan der, Glarence Hamileen and Donald Lee start the eleventh annual regatta on the Sore Acres course with the first race at 3 PM Saturday. Shore Acres races follow Sunday morning and afternoon with final sailing on Eagle Mountain Lake in late July. Winds are predicted southeast and moderate.

Ft. Worth-Houston Houston Juan Dan Ryan Tanmy Lee Walter Aievander Glarence Hamileen Donald Lee Wil Houston Yacht Club Houston~ Fort Worth Sore Acres Shore Acres Eagle Mountain Lake Fort Worth Mr. Fontaine Bud Baker Frank Zumwald Honey Perry Vetwrint Honey Schlam Mic Houston Ernest Funkhouser Houston Pilots Uie Tyan Rader Nandie

Mission Boxes tamara runs batted in and on base

Reading shows scattered game notes with players like Witte Pyle and Meares. Mentions Pyle’s hit streak, on base stats, innings late in the game, and several placeholder team names in a rough league summary.

Tamara Studivans Witte Dartmans Tywnhose Meares Pyle Neithhuri Aft Muelle Aguerler Franmont Fan Am Fanio Ummirey Stunter Fowler

Zuppke Refuses Resign Over Ouster Threat at AAU Meet

Veteran coach Hob Zuppke vows to fight any move to oust him from Illinois job as trustees weigh his pension after 29 years. He states he will not resign, seeks pension via resignation offer and anticipates board action at the July meeting while AAU track events unfold in Philadelphia and New York coverage highlights a crowded field and defense of incumbents.

Morr H. Dizca Jr Infémerica Radnor Poy Drummond Sailor Sinken Delaware Park Dixon Haimer Breckeondge Lane Smilen His. A. Pelleteri Zuppke Philadelphia Fran Inckert Charley Hunter San Fransiscs Olympic Club Hgraver- Klemmer Olympic Club Hubert Kerns Southern California A. A Harold Bogtow New York University Klem Ner al Diebell New York Cliff Beur Jani Southern California A.A. U John Campbell D. C Ernest Marshall Fort Valley Gay State College Munter Wits Hunter Cornelius Warmerdam Les Steers Harda Davis Chameplon Tom Montgomery Powards Boyd Brown Phu Kleamer A. G High al Blazie Joe McCluskey N.C. AL AL Don Lash Indiana Billy Brown Joulsiana State Fred Wolcott Rice Lis Te Machinchell Museecom Mich Kiva Tuguer Zuppkewalt Illiois

San Antonio Softball Becomes Battle of Talents and Teams

The San Antonio scene features a fast softball clash with standout players like Antonin, Denney, and Metzjamagiener amid a crowded lineup for the meet at San Prine mark. Coaches, batters, and pitchers from AGF, OMMON, and local clubs showcase strong pitching, fielding, and hitting as teams vie for top honors.

Fan Antonin Denney Grand Taphdy Ini Lande Gia Ree Gales Marie AGF Batt Antonié Tini Ommon Tuniwhl Tayte Wileheader San Prine Mark Saeed Meech Leanies Hatterlews Tago Buerty Ali Bane Ban Atdolon Phodat Dasorintion Patrick's Waterion Veulint Tuttarnel Atale Batlerion Trotrigiex Mar Thelmartiners Harrienn Snd Quecen Tondd Lowe Cowes San Thallas Sompieny

North Stars Face All Star Picks In Dallas Vote

Texas Teague fans back the big names Clarke and Russell as the North selects for the sixth annual Beaumont game on July 16. Clarke leads Dallas with a heavier value while Russell faces vote limits. Greenberg and Cieslak show improvement but lag in all round play.

Dallas Texas Teague Ike Oklahoma City Jim Beaumont Greg Clarke Glenn Russell Tulsa Cieslak Jay Greenberg Fort Worth Clarke Russell Aither Vale Allstar

Palacio and Ward Meet in Pacific Northwest Amateur

In Spokane Washington Palacio of San Francisco faces Marvin Ward in the Pacific Northwest Amateur at Spokane Country Club. Palacio, 26, reached the finals with a four under 68 on the back nine to edge Ken Black. Ward, California state champion, topped Chuck Hunter to reach the final.

Bud Ward Palacio Spokane Wash Palacio Dr San Francisco Elgar Marvin Bud” Ward Jés Hole Spokane Country Club California Army Ken Black Chaanpion

Announced Prov series opener confusion and standings

Reports from Hansa City Milagapulis on a disrupted opener as teams plan a rematch to determine the winner with HKanshu City holding a 7 point edge. The Rison side tops with 27 wins and 29 losses, while Minneapolis and other franchises post mixed results and notable performances including Tony Lupton and Johnny Grodzicki.

Hansa City Milagapulis Agin Faday Alan Bright Man Hkanshu Rison Minneapolis Haw Tony Lupton Horsera Moone Marcum Stanly Pinchus Colummbus Johnny Grodycki Piched KeOv Alens

Pro Gridmen Play 3 Night Games Outline Schedule

Chicago on June 28 1941 reports a limited three night games in the national professional league football schedule announced by Commissioner Layden. The Chicago Bears oppose the Cleveland Indians and act as title contenders. The season runs with teams planning week night games and the playoff structure concluding December 14 with the league title game.

Chicago Himer Taayden Walt Laydon Cardinals

Ross Bucheu claims 330-yard hole-in-one record

In Peoria on June 27 Ross Bucheu holed out from the 330-yard twelfth hole at Portas Madt- Aon Tark golf course, claiming a world hole-in-one distance record.

Peoria Ross Bucheu Portas

Rain Washes Texans Out Amid Flooded Schedule

Rain disrupted Texas contests as storms washed out the night’s slate. Only two doubleheaders proceeded, Beaumont 5 0, while Tuls and Fort Worth games were postponed. Oklahoma City, Houston, and Shreveport venues faced rescheduling to a later date.

Texas Achidule Antonia Peur Bermes Beaumont Dalles Oklahoma City Fort Worth Houston Shreve

Ellamae Williams Wins Illinois Golf Championship

Ellamae Williams, of Bryn Mawr club Evanston Ill, captured her third consecutive Minors State women's golf title at Danville UI. She won in a tight finish after foulling off a challenge from 17 year old Dianne Cline of Bloomington Tl who led at the ninth hole in the morning round.

Danville Hile‘mac Willians Bryn Mawr Club Evanston Ill Vallank Dianne Cline Bloomidugton

Fight Results Gathered From Various Global Fights

A fragmented report lists multiple boxing bout results and participants from diverse locations. Names include Neve York-Bapby Tufila Amoria and Tumi Spiegel, with others such as Peat Cochrane, Carmela Fe Hoy, and Keddie Corre. Locations span Uniontown, Long Branch, Brooklyn, New York, St Louis, and Canada amid mixed outcomes.

York Amoria Uniontown Long Branch Vreddla Peat Cochrane Riga Meanie Barlebi New York Brooklyn Haswell Burlington Vi—Rualer Hemupro Fraikie Webbs Birninghan Ala Tarey Weekly New Orteana Carmela Fehoy South America Bra Martiabann Hirminghim Keddie Corre Canada Monhit Trish

Betty Tackles 16-Year-Old in Spok ane Championship Clash

Spok ane June 2 report notes Betty and 16-year-old Sissy Green advancing toward the Pacific Northwest women's golf title at Spokane Country Club. Green seeks a sixth straight crown while Betty Jaretson of San Antonio, Texas, looms as the top challenger after beating Marian McDougall 6 and 2.

Spokane Pacific Northwest Sissy Green Sissy Batty Jaretson San Antonio Texas Elsy Marian McDouggall Portland Miss McDougall

Nelson Gets Knee Surgery After Delay

Eldon Melson a member of Sir Marys university football team at San Antonio Texas entered St. Louis Baris hospital for operation on a right knee injury after several days delay. The operation was scheduled for late today. Melson a former fullback at Washington University of St. Louis sustained the injury in the first game of the season.

St, Louis Sune Zs UNB Eldon “ Se” Melson Sir. Mary's University San Antonio Tex Baris Hospital St. Louis Nelson Washington,University of St. Louis

Mrs Rochon Plays Mrs Ball In Final At Wichita

Mrs Rochon defeated Mrs We Cater of Fort Worth two up to reach the final at the Falls City golf tournament in Wichita Falls. Rochon, from Fort Worth, advanced by beating Mrs Farm a of Abilene four and three. The match concluded with eighteen holes decided.

Mrs. Rochon Mrs. Ball Wichita J. Z Bill Exes Wentye Wichita. Falls Cavatty Club We G Cater Fort Worth F. G Rochon Tors Worth J. R Abilene

Stewart medalist in Roswell Golf meet

Vern Stewart of Roswell New Mexico shot a four under par 70 at the Roswell Municipal course to win medal honors in the New Mexico open tournament on FridayJune 28 in Roswell New Mexico.

Stewart Roswell N. M Vern Stewart New Mexuco Roswell Menicipal

Amateur Ball Thirty-Eighth Infantry Faces Rough Night

In a tight misplay at Randolph field Friday Pietasch of the Ramblera delivered a bold strike, leaving Walter Nothe of the Hocka knocked out. Rocka struggled on offense, slipping to a four-series deficit as the infantry squad battled a rough foe.

Rocka Randolph Pietasch Walter Nothe Hocka

Hollywood Gold Cup and Derbies Tune-up Candidates

Hollywood track hosts tune up races for the Gold Cup and Derby with top contenders listed. Noted entrants include Gmclot, Barrancosa, Cute 1 F100, Vanity handicap mares, Transient, Toyepy Batty, Chant, Pictor, Mount Ver, Don June, Deny Lyz, Sip Biscuit, Touch une Co, and Porter's Cap among others as preparations unfold for July events.

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