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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1938

Page

5

Biscuit Doubtful Starter in $50,000 Race at Boston

Heavy rain left a wet track at Boston for the Massachusetts handicap featuring War Admiral and Sea Biscuit. Biscuit was doubtful to race on the slick surface, while War Admiral was listed to start at 3 pm. In California, Lawrin and Dauber clashed in Hollywood's inaugural meeting seeking the American three year old championship purse at a mile and a quarter with 40,000 in prize money, the event drawing a large crowd and top trainers.

Boston Princes of Horsedoim War Admiral Seabiscuit Sher F. ©. Tunn Singers Folly Emil Denemark Asters Old Cinmrade Boston Forrest Srabisciti Inglewood Calif Lawrin Datiber Hollywoodl Cleveland Pelham Bains Wayner Rommy Wing End Wing & Tumble Tence Sich San Antonis Wing Tittle Eddie Arcedo New York Churchill Downs Louisville Chat Dauber Mauice Peters Hollywood

Eyston Sails for U.S. Tests

Captain George Foster of Britain sails from Southampton aboard the Queen Meaty to the United States. He will attempt to break his world speed record of 612.20 mph at Bonneville Salt Flats. Sir Malcolm Campbell accompanies him and sails with him.

George Eyston Thunderbolt Rede Chiswick England Bonneville Salt Flats Utah Inet News Wtwty Bouthampton George Foster United States Uwh Malcolm Campbell

Stars Clash Over All Star Selections Stirring Across Leagues

Brooklyn and Cleveland vent anger over different star selections for the upcoming all star game in Cleveland on July 6. Chicago and Pittsburgh stars receive praise while frustration grows over the exclusion of hitters Fitzsimmons and Trasky and the naming of Irosky and Avrfil. Manager Burnet claims Fitzsimmons would have shelled American League pitching. Joe McCarthy’s Yankee bullpen choices spark further debate as public sentiment runs high.

Gayle York Clovinnall Cleveland Brooklyn Beeliig Hai Traky Brookyn Talbot Burnet Mace Brown Fittsburgh Reiset Pitz Aed Fitz Trasky Valun Stu Yankee Stadium Joe McCarthy Yanks Trosky Indians McCarthy

Hockey Team Bears Will Represent In International-America League

New York region reports Hershey Bears will play in the International-America Hockey League next season. Announcement came at circuit annual meeting held Tuesday.

REW Hockey Teant New York Herthey Hershey Bears Tedar

Racing Notes from Aqueduct and Delaware Handicap Trails

Jockey Charley Eartsinger rode Sure Touch at Aqueduct and was unhurt after a muddy spill in the fifth race. Scandalius and other two-year-olds, including Johnny Tangdap, were involved in early trouble as filly Ia Ue Wat struggled in the Juveniles. Cristaline delivered a decisive win for trainer W. Bends, while The Chief and Staveband were shuffled across Delaware and New York stables in advance of Saturday’s Kent Handicap. Hollischickie won at Suffolk, paying $19 for a $2 bet, as Seabo heads to Aqueduct with plans to ride through the meet.

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Wrestling Doings and Baseball Scraps Stirring Headlines

The piece sketches team wrestling talk and chaotic showmanship around a Brass Knucks Social Club alley bout at 2 a.m. It cites promoter Harry Coffman, rumors of team matchups, and a wary view of expanding team formats. It also surveys baseball figures like Milt Byrnes, Hugo Hlaerner, Bill Bejma, Gordon Gilmore, and mentions Rogers Hornsby and Joe Engel in Chattanooga with cautionary notes on spectacle versus serious play.

Whiskers Savage Billy Edwards Une Bouncers Brass Knucks Harry Coffman Harry Bam Bill San Juan Hill Catiman Savage West Virginia Wildcats Barty Serous Rogers Homzby Joe Engel Chattanooga Mehim Baseball Hornsby Hunt Engel Rajan Pera Mini Stepladier Gim Bottomley Browns Hamsbs Rajah 3S

Budge and Austin Reach Wimbledon Finals

Wimbledon, England, June 22. Don Budge defeated Ferenc Purnye of Yugoslavia 6-2 6-1 6-4 to reach the all England final, where he will face England's H W Bunny Austin who beat Ner Henkel of Germany 6-2 6-4 0.

Wimbledon England Wpi Don Budge Ferenc Purene Yugoslavia California H.W Bunny) Austin Austin Herner Henkel Gemnesty Jed Ieables Alejod Hussill Freda Jones Bnclair W. Buller Mex Whittmareb Roan Bobby Heime Miler Miss Orphen South Africa Freds James Ky Stammers Bos Thir Raunits J.B. Sturgeon Tuckett Ladislaus Heeht Rodertels ‘Menael Czechoslovakia Dorothy Andros New York Sylvia Henverin France Joan Shundere Valerie Bratt Ged Helen Wills Moody Hilda Krahwinkel Sperling Germany Frau Sperling Sarah Dalfrey Fabyan Shufu

Prospect Hill Merchants Tie City Major League at Pub lic Service

Amateur coach Arthur Veluman’s Prospect Hill Merchants battled City Major League’s Erick Publo service team to a 2–2 seven inning darkness game at Public Service. A 360 foot homer by Matthew Batts highlighted the contest as both teams prepare for a Tuesday afternoon playoff.

Arthur Veluman Prospect Hill Merchants Erick Publo Service Matthew Batts Merchants Welleian Carmwell Menabd Public Service Gefsinger Prospect Hill Gene Lloyd Barbers Bill Nunguiagb

Evangeline League Report From Louisiana Baseball Roundup

Lake Charles edges Abbeville 5 to 4 as Lafayette and Rayne suffer eye operation notes. New Iberia Jouirielle game postponed due to rain and wet grounds, weather delaying play across the league.

Evangeline League Lake Charles Abbeville Lafayette & Rayne Niee Eye Operatces New Iberia-Jouierelle

Lenglen in Serious Condition After Blood Transfusion

Paris report says Suzanne Lenglen, famed women’s tennis star and former Wimbledon champion, underwent a blood transfusion for pernicious anemia. Doctors described her condition as serious but hopeful for recovery. no change noted post transfusion. Lenglen has been ill ten days and previously ran a training school after turning pro.

Paris Suzanne Genglen Aga On Miss Lenglen

Major League Boxes National League setback by Reds

A historical box score summary shows Cincinnati defeating Chicago 7 to 4 with Lombardi and Vandermeer key for the Reds. Notable plays include Lombardi driving in runs, Suhr and Walker contributing, and strong pitching from Allen for Pittsburgh while Brown faced heavy Detroit and Cleveland hitters. Attendance listed as 22,000 with umpires Basil, Moriarty.

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Texas Valley League items and players listed

Fragmented OCR notes list numerals and player names such as Wilton Sulman Turner Jones Oldman Inricks Allmaid Sorpita and others, with entries including 20 000 and 10 000 figures and references to teams and individuals like Hneupper Whitney Schmuck Hoffman and Dr Allen. The legible content hints at a sports or league roster page with incomplete data.

Erate Et Harimngen Wilton Sulman Turner Jones Oldman Inricks Allmaid Sorpita Byrilly Hneupper Whitney Schmuck Ann Hoffman Allen Recesers Aou Davies

Southern All-Star 8 Texas League Golden Jubilee in OKC

Southern All-Star event held in Oklahoma City on July 23 1938 documents include pitchers catchers infield and outfield positions with names such as Wil Maen and Cateher among listed players. The fragmentary score or game details remain unclear but the page records roster lines and field positions for the occasion.

Oklahoma City Rhea Sverimget Ciehesan Antonia Hinstan Seamaning Shreveport Avill Mall Alvin Gardiver Trendent Texas

Scotch Champ Ton Heavy Loses World Title

The British Boxing Board rules Benny Lynch forfeits his World title after failing to make weight for the Mile Night bout. Opponent Jackie Durban weighed in at 110 1 62 pounds with a 119 pounds limit for the welterweight. A one hour window was given to shed six and a half pounds. The match proceeding proceeded in Ro ahend with no title at stake.

Glasgow Seanand British Boxing Board of Control Benny Lynch Scotland Tlywespatttle Jackie Durtuh Califuonia Tyne Weleihd Jurieh Lie Asatte Pouiytis Chauplon Monters

Jacobs Moedr Moody at Wimbledon Final Rivalry Recalled

Helen Jacobs eyes a rematch with Helen Wills Moody after a potential Wimbledon final if Jacobs beats Alice Marble and Moody defeats Van Uildra Krabwijk. Jacobs praises Moody's concentration and relentless focus, noting their 1935 clash as a historic tie that could recur with victories.

Wimbledon Lng Helen Jacobs Helen Wills Moody Miss Jacobs Alice Marbis Whursdey Mia Moedr van Uilda Krabwijke Sperling Jacobs Miss Iacobsy

Reds, Giants Slumps Return Spotlight to NL Race

Cincinnati Reds beat Pittsburgh 5-2 as Johnny Vander Meer earned his ninth straight win. The skid in New York Giants and Chicago Cubs opened room for a pennant chase, with injuries to Hartnett and Whitehead shaping Chicago’s lineup. In the AL, Cleveland extended its lead over the Yankees to 4 12 games aided by Trosky and Keltner homers and a ninth inning save by Allen.

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