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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1938

Page

7

War Admiral falters as Seabiscuit scratched at Suffolk Downs

In Suffolk Downs Massachusetts handicap War Admiral fails to carry weight, finishes behind Monow and Busy X, after Seabiscuit is scratched due to tendon injury. Menow wins by over a length, War Minstrel and Adnica follow. crowd boos trail after upset, War Admiral earns no money.

Boston Bal Price Hadley Massachusetts Suffolk Downs Taney New England Col. Howard Menow D. A. Wood Emil Denemark War Minstrel W. W. Mey Grath John Hay Witney Seabiscuit Tom Smith Smith Tony Sam Riddle Monow Usen Admirel Busy K War

Record of Dauber Withdrawn After Swallow Tendon Injury

The old track record stood at two minutes 64 seconds before Dauber withdrew due to a swallow tendon injury. Trainer Dick Handlen found him unfit and the decision was made to protect the public and the horse from further harm. Lawrin led as a 1-10-29 favorite with wagering totals around $130,437, while Rommy and Wing and Wing drew the rest of the bets. California law affected payouts, returning $2.20 for each $2.20 wager on the minus pool, and the track endured a substantial loss from the minus pool.

Workrouy Lawrin Inglewood Calif Hervert M. Woolf Bawrin Hollywood California Woolf Dagher Jawlin Wing Rommy Bons Eddie Areary Dauber Dick Handlen Bern Jack Mackenzie A. A. Darjanis Ley

Bracken Ridge Park Women Golf Duo Win Blind Partner Event

Mrs Lee Wilson and Mrs M E K Neion won the Bracken Ridge Park Women Golf Association blind partner tournament at the park course on Wednesday. Wilson shot 84 and Neion 103 for a gross 193, with a net of 182 after handicap. next week’s Riversi Pars event is planned.

Lee Wilson Austin M. EK. Neion Brackenridge Park

Rumors and reminiscences swirl in Sportlights column

In Harold Scherwitz’s Sportlights, chatter suggests a new football model for fall and notes about boxing stars like Louis Baer and Farr. The column also highlights tennis prospects Riggs and a Rice Houston link, plus sidelights on local bowling and midwinter tournaments.

Bill Fort GC. and & Sporting Goods Emporium William Bopa Moses Simms St. Mary's University

Davis Cup proposals vetoed at ITF meeting

Two proposals to make Davis Cup biennial were rejected at the International Tennis Federation annual meeting in London. The plan faced opposition from the United States and officials who cited thirty years of success with the annual format. A special Davis Cup session was scheduled for Paris next March to discuss unresolved issues amid a crowded European zone.

South Africa Germany Great Britain Lawrence “A. Baker Washington United States Law Tennis Association Julian S. Myrick New York Paris

Lynch Beats Jurich in Overweight Bout in London

Benny Lynch of Scotland defeated Jackie Jurich of San Jose, California by technical knockout in the twelfth round of a non title fight at catchweights after Lynch was stripped of his world flyweight crown earlier by the British boxing board for failing to meet the 112 pound limit. Jurich entered as No 1 contender for the vacant throne.

Lynch Jurich London British Boxing Board Benny Lynch Scotland Knocckout Jackie Jurich San Jose Calif Thratie

Riggs Captures Clay Courts Title Again in Chicago

Hobby Riggs added a third national clay court championship to his tally at River Forest, defeating Gardnar Mulloy of Miami after a five set battle. The Hunt brothers won the doubles title, conquering Hare and Cooke in straight sets.

Chicago Hobby Riggs Los Angeles Gardnar Milly Miami Fla River Forest Wiliam 'R. Widen Bryan M Bitsy Grant Atlanta Big Bui Il Mulloy Riggs Bobby Met Mlloy Lewis Wetherell Santa Ana Dells Britain Charles Hare Birmingham England Elwood Cooke Portlad Ore Cincinkatt Wilfred M.cyler George Tolby Coral Gables James Challis San Abfonso Tex

Bowling Broadwalk Ladies’ Tennis Team Notes

The clipping mentions bowling and bowling terms alongside references to players and series names. It references individual games, averages, and scores in a newspaper tone, focusing on the performance of players such as Dion and Dieh, with hints of team standings and series results.

Broadway Anal Files Kallison's Mueller Iluber

Suzanne Lenglen Rests Comfortably in Paris

Suzanne Lenglen, France's former tennis queen, is resting comfortably at home as she battles pernicious anemia. The 30 year old star showed strength after receiving a fourth blood transfusion, according to a household member in Paris.

Suzanne Lenglen Paris Suzanne Leng Jen France

Wrestling match ends in disqualification for rule breach

In a crowded card at the arena, Jiverett Marshall of Le Juntu Colo was disqualified after failing to break on the referee Billy Thom's command. Casey Houle won the first fall in 30 minutes, while the Tasers secured a later second fall victory. Referee Thom oversaw the bout amid scattered results involving competitors from Presa Reading, Orville Brows, and Ireland bound contender Steve Casny.

Sky Presa Reading Orville Brows Wallace Kan Jake Patterson Gyracnne N.Y Billy ‘Thom Jiverett Marshall le Juntu Colo Steve Crush Oie Casny Ireland Marshall Jie Casey Houle

Sapsco Golfers to Play Brackenridge Bracket

The San Antonio Public Service Company golfers were set to compete in a monthly medal play tournament at Brackenridge Park. Opening rounds in the match play portion were postponed until August. prize winners will be decided on handicap bases.

Sapsco Brackenridge San Antonio Public Service Company Brackenridge Park Hut

San Antonio shooters to enter Tulsa tournament

Four expert target-smakers from the San Antonio Gun elup were to leave Thursday for the Southwest ern keel tournament at Tulsa on July 2, 3 and 4. LaDele Murphree winner of the women's division at the state shoot here last week joins Ed Muckley, Bery Buckley and Ed Herpel on the trip.

San Antonio Elup Tulsa LaDele Murphree Ed. Muckley Bery Buckley Ed Herpel

Aransas Extends Record July Fourth Weekend Crowd

Port Aransas officials forecast a record weekend as anglers flock for July 4. With ideal fishing conditions expected to persist, authorities urge visitors to bring camping gear and boats, and caution the heavy attendance may require extra precautions.

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