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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1942

Page

4

Alsab Triumphs In Derby Upset At Churchill Downs

Derby day surprises hinge on Alsab’s stunning stretch run to win the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs while Green Tree’s Shutup finishes strong for second. Finkle Grimes’ Whit Whittington’s Waiding Orphan, and Run Again among others figure in Pimlico plans asrace contenders.

Tulsa Okla A. Bridgewater Falsa Worl Greentree Ney Dyer t—Alsab Valdina Hollywood al Sabath Tun Hans James Hin Finkle Grimes Wiit Hegards Emerson Woodward Shutout Ben Whitaker Heatnut Delny Matt Witt Barclay Dougine William Woorwarndl Valdina Orphan Wiliam Duconter Pimlico Alould Be Tigiil Dows Valdina Orphan's Alley Tut It Niso]t Evita Warren Wright Bun Uo Nerby Wright Ben Jones Ward Jones Charehill Downs Grimes

Public safety incident report from Antono Cunetuh area

In a weekly notice from Antono Cunetuh, public safety actions and observer notes are recorded. The entry references Stark and Veplant led by Vivian Expertth, with details of a patrol, match, and a tied result at a local venue. Further lines mention event names, dates, and participants, including Jay Howe and others, amid a list of scattered identifiers.

A. K Stark Ware Antono Cunetuh Honday Aruwin Alan Avout Stark Dulle Magley Hid Borns Fei Erate Alanafield Toxbcos Inek Jain Ga Bescu T Moogle

Argentine Riders Triumph Over Mexico in International Polo

MEMACH CITY May 4. Argentine riders win from Mexico in the third match of the American international polo tournament. ATgoAMIN qualified Monday to join the United States team in the fourth game. The Ball Americans secured two goals in the tie final chukker and halted a late Mexico rally to clinch victory on Sunday.

Memach City México Atgoamin United States Fin Chukker Mexico Patie Wavak Garhond Niit Cry i Locgzorek Ay Tein Barbers Odean Kitey Boyton Kon Uironbade Overman Etalon Krobleuchs Parrish Toalenl Brack Parish Parrinhy Tell Wists Vwarte Banke Witcher Worth A Louston Fost Youl Nicholeez Toni Cutloen Avia Karak Stony Garciaontt Olu Lerbine Faron Vitter Robe Suytny Roniveny Washington Hane 'Thant Motha Winyn Mauri Wierakely Gahernig Balla Laliineter Om Rowing van der Wmaby Gahertte Wiktatiowin ABI Anong Galpiaon Hornabys Towrldaon Clifton Peguid Ada Suarok Asewntt Ronaldzon Coldwell Miss Maney Ingen Joathea Mtcher Ruinnanhy Briann Soate Rotaldsons Hanna

Amateur Dawson Wins Coast Golf Championship

FREQ: Amateurs and pros gathered in California as John Dawson of Hollywood led the field at the Coast Golf Championship. Dawson shot a 214 total to win the amateur title, dethroning Mark Fry who had won the prize money of $100 in the previous event.

Fpreang Calif Sllornia Golf Profesataunky John Dawson Hollywood Dawson Mark Fry

Texas League Box Scores Spotlight Mixed Batting Totals

A garbled box score fragment shows players and teams with hits runs and outs noted, including names like Wakefield Munn and McClaren, several fielding actions, and references to home runs and stolen bases, though many entries are unclear. The passage appears to summarize a Texas League game with multiple players listed and aligned batting and pitching events.

Fined Players Total of 125 by National League President

New York May 4 Piney Lotwling 126 were announced by National League President Ford Prick as a result of incidents to the Brooklyn Dodger and Louis Cardinal club managers yesterday which saw players and others expelled from the field. Leo Durocher of the Dodgers was fined 50 for failing to leave the field after being ordered by umpire Ziggy Sears. Cle Kennel Darger pitcher fined 1 for improvidence, and Dolph Chmwed Preddy Pitasihimons, Mis Doduors, were fined 29 each for their conduct. Pillnger Billy Southworth of the Cardinals and Whitlow Walt of the Dodgers escaped penalties by leaving the field immediately. Weatherly Proud Toy Cleveland May 4 Roy Weatherly wife of the track favorite centerfielder, gave birth weighing 6 pounds 14 ounces and praised the day.

New York National League Ford Prick Louis Cardinal Vpcomoity Dolph Chm Billy Southworth Cardinals Whitlow Walt Dodgers

Junior Tennis Gets Started At Fremont High Courts

Winter junior tennis tournament sponsored by The Light begins Monday afternoon at Fremont High School courts. Draws for first round entrants set for 2 PM, with matches starting immediately after. Each school may enter four singles players and one doubles pair. weather permitting, daily play continues through Friday to determine champions in singles and doubles.

Wheat Games At Olmos Park Draw Prizes For All

A garbled notice describes a Tuesday night event at Olmos Park with prize drawings and games. It mentions participation by local residents and a contact number for more information. The fragment references prizes, timing, and attendees, with unclear names and places due to transcription errors.

Olmos Hindottrmey Pexas Tearkenridge Park R.A. Pergisan Uarey Nichols Olio Sda

Missions Open Series With Fort Worth

Fort Worth aims to start a home series against Dallas after rain forced a Sunday postponement and refunds of about 500 in ticket money. The Missions shift to face Rogers Hornsby’s Fort Worth Cats with Monday through Wednesday games, Ladies Night spotlight, and talks of adding infield depth as Floyd Baker returns and Hornsby eyes Len Shulte.

Dallas Rogers Hornsvy Fort Worth Cats Blg Ed Greer Panther Hornsby Houston Wfternoon Alvnck Linel Floyd Baker Len Shulte Qhuttahonga Rajah

Week End Sports Captain NANGETHIEN Tesh ARWINGTON

In Arlington Texas May 4, the Institute of Kortville faced a field of teams in a Texne Tunist college conference meet with several event wins noted, including bowling by Johy Pate and track performances by Dalian and others. Officials report multiple strong showings as teams vie for top honors.

Captin Nangethien Tesh Arwington Texas Institute of Kortville New Texne Tunist Renelug Logy Pointe. Worth Paris Junior College Vietoria Weatherfocd Texna Linkeran Silly Lancaster N OT Kodk Tia Eoi Uus Johy Pate Tylew Supkot High Waller Wooilrew Wilgan Hoy Hofier- Nex Dalian Ewes Col Favorita Abstin Suysat Syorebhie Alnen Alrony Caullor Sgood Mills Hedina Xan Atlante Tempertad Dexba WralPexay Binle FM Varrtie Derby Yale Dnteatna Batty Vestla Blackwall Ain Tae Priiteotam Teshunloey Carnegie Compton Webb Amnunois Esti Dean Muehian Wark Funhoa

Unclear Softball Report Features Local Names and Scores

Fragmented OCR text mentions softball results and multiple proper nouns such as St. Anes, Fernand va, St. Patrick, and Barcle Fat. The garbled lines reference teams, places, and possible game outcomes, but specific actions, dates, or definitive scores are obscured. The readable names imply a local sports brief with multiple entities.

Une Bey St. Anes Haivei Heart Vnal MH Fernand Va. Tittle St. Patrick St. Anne

O'Neil and Menke recall Derby days and a wartime punch tale

Sportlights recounts John Te O'Neil, nicknamed Kunnel, and Frank Menke at the Kentucky Derby banquet. Menke shares a wartime incident where O'Neil, a Santa Clara football and Olympic soccer veteran, recounted near the front lines. He describes a hospital stay, a shrapnel wound, and a memorable boxing grit tale that followed.

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