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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1939

Page

3

Derby day at Churchill Downs with Johnstown poised to win

A bright Derby day brings clear skies and a strong crowd at Churchill Downs. Johnstown is the favorite for the Kentucky Derby in a field of ten, with Challenge and El Chico among the potential challengers. Odds, track conditions, and post positions dominate notes as fans anticipate the one mile and a quarter race worth over forty seven thousand dollars to the winner.

Lawton Carver Churchill Downs Lotisville Kentucky Johnstown Avirrier Une San Antonio eTons Ticket Valle Jimmy Stout Willian Woodward Belaty Stud Johnnstowsl Weturf Iiberts Wem Mohntown Challedan Georgie Seada Gwyer Brann Tech Niclin Jonny Adams Woolford Farms el Chico Wil Ziegler Jr Denistown Ghal Jenge Heather Broom Steffen John Hay Waliney Hanes Vaab Jamaica Viscounty Mante Bond Place Owl Gate Waschallers Earl Sande South Alabic Steel Bunray Micraing Wollilog Cadaine VOX Tao Mbx Celens Nanditap Lumaten Willant Eran Maxwell Howard Parker Corntur el Wwe Blake Guth Pitter Matt Gobnel Wille Red Horse Nissos Win AEX America Serand Kerrick

Dope On Derby At a Glance

Louisville Derby run charts the sixty fifth edition at a glances Track Churchill Downs. One mile and a quarter distance with fifty thousand dollars added. Post time about 4 10 p m. Five year old horses eligible include 185 entries. Fayette region linked to William Wood ward at Johnstown. First and last winners cited with historical records.

Louisville Churchil Downy Louisside San Antonio Tire Orighthits Fayette William Woodward Johnatown Aris- Hives Lawrith

Pimlico Oaks Fight Race Attracts Eight Yearling Fillies

Baltimore May 6 Eight of the best year old fillies entered for the sixteenth Pimlico Oaks race a mile and a half with a dozen favorites in pursuit of Derby like excitement. Trainer W J Buddy Hischill hopes to top last year with King Rank's Otra and a strong field includes Sketchbook Ciencia Gravn and others from Botnat Wheatley Bhanden Belair Wise Lady Rowe Fight and Arms. The event offers a purse near 9900 and attracts top contenders amid Derby week buzz.

Baltimore Mes. A. Prileten

Amateur Ball Game Preview On Easter Sunday Tilt

Amateur teams Jerre wurAvement and Borden's Creamers square off at 3 p m Sunday on Eagle's Place diamond. Navepdoches Trond relayed reports as de Preneh's cats head to Roena Mesina for a three game series with Rosita Miers. The day tilt was to be played Sunday.

Jerre wurAvement Borden de Preneh Lees Cats Roena Mesina Rosita Miers Fay

Phillies Buy Schott for Relief Hurling

Philadelphia reports purchase of pitcher Schott for relief duty. Seley and CiphiehandedPhiley join to bolster bullpen under waiver terms with a price of 76. The move aims to strengthen late innings as the team ducks tight games.

Phillies Schott Philadelpnea Prlay Shey Givelnont Gene Seley Ciphiehanded Philey Wewaiver

Longhorns close to perfect league run after Baylor win

Texas Longhorns sharpened their Southwest Conference title hopes with a 9 to 5 win over Baylor on a Friday, two wins shy of a flawless league season. May 15 16 stretch vs Texas A&M could seal the crown, while SMU beat TCU 9 3 and Cobbled results scuffle through College Station coverage.

Austin University of Texas Longhorns Baylor Bears Texas Aggies College Staton Steers Texas Tony Pine College Station Cingles Livingston Texas Christian Altlveraity Raters Tron Ik Artine AL Hie Wands Texat Agkie Aggies Elneles Othoubles Rankin Sferry Hausey Gilbert Jarkson Jack Gourley Whinpert Bol Jourdan Ant Heary Rinhardy Lacy McClanahan ASE Hanigoy Gourley Gortot A Tackyon Hichards McChanahan Ravkin

Hunt Tops Riggs For Davis Cup Bid At Annapolis

At the U S Naval Academy in Annapolis Joe Hunt defeated Bobby Riggs 6-1 2-6 6-3 6-3 in a prep Davis Cup trial. Hunt, No 2 behind Donald Hodges, showed strong serve and strategy as spectators including Davis Cup committee chair Walter Pate watched. The result boosts Hunt’s prospects for a berth amid academy players missing Wimbledon due to cruise duties.

Annapolis Joe Flint Tanis U. S. Naval Academy Bobby Riggs Donald Hodge Los Angeles Thak Chaiman U. S Riges Johnny Dorg Europe Lew Gunn Roy Graham The Academy

ABC Bowling Winds Up Winnings Total $184000

The fifty ninth American Bowling congress closed after 58 days with more than 184,000 dollars awarded. Five man team First Electric Supply Co of Detroit won the top prize of 1,030 dollars. Joe Wilman of Chicago led singles with 730 for 200 dollars, and he collected nearly 600 on the meet. Doubles went to Muay Fowler and Timit Touss of Standrewitte, Ohio for 300 dollars. Wilman also placed sixth in doubles with teammate George Tiel. Henry Pistner of Houston earned 45 dollars for a 299. Overall scores ran higher than preliminaries, but no records were broken.

Evelann May A. AR Cannnis Fife Eleatric Supply Company Detroit Joe Wilmen ChieRe Muay Fowler Fimiit Touss Standerwitte Ohio James Danek Forest Fair Wilman George Tiel Chicago Willian McGeorge Kus Chin Henry Pistner Houston

Bashford Manor Stakes Race Promises Wide Field

Clnasubat wins the five furlongs in a fast 59 25 as horses travel and prep for spring races. Notables include W Brown's Ts. Daysett shipping to Pimble for tune ups before the Preakness and Bourlon King battling rivals. Canadian jockeys lead the way with Mindamalica apprentices and a bustling season ahead.

Bashford Manor

Bowling OKLANOMA CITYEXHIBITS In International Tournament

The article reports on a bowling event in Oklahoma City as part of a world federation congress tournament. It notes standings with scores around 48, 88, and mentions specific players including Hert, Showers, Fallie, Hoe, Kame, and Pureliné Nzalan contributing to the event. The text is a damaged OCR with many garbled terms and unclear dates.

Oklanoma City Way Chie Auilwaken Warn Dasa Nzalan Hotham Valle

Local sports notes feature players and teams across cities

Fragmented lines list players such as Diana Kremer Gay Piechoty Mendric and McCuiboueh with mixed team names like Milwaukee and Carleton. Names Roxalyki Tate Yohnnan McTaughlin Theil Theil jad Tighe appear among scattered references to batteries and Ring holder. The passage resembles a jumble of OCR from a sports page with multiple clubs and players.

Lotte Nage Taner Gader Diana Kremer Gay Piechoty Mendric McCuiboueh Taleo INA Milwaukee Batterien Roxalyki Tate Yohnnan McTaughlin Theil

Southern Association Merony Tay4y Wham and PR Little Rock

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Merony Little Rock Chatanotra Zed Thalouenr Tew Foantin Anal Fey Pally Lakas Py Hen Poli Nut Caepani Narlivills Mim Om Bleningham Haleelea Maitenit Patter Black Ihre Wrodlie Carian An

Aristides First Derby Triumph Remains Kentucky Legend

Louisville May 6 1975 Kentucky Derby history recalls Aristides the first Derby winner at Churchill Downs on May 17 1875. The favorite led from the start, ridden by O Henry Lewis, winning ahead of Volcano and Verdi. Prize money totaled 2850 dollars as the crowd witnessed the birth of a legend the Red Horse of Kentucky.

Arialides Bourban Aristides Kentucky Song and Story Leamington HH. P. McGrail O. Henry Lewis Henry Weller Volcano Verdigris McGrath Alutines Joana Courirr

Horse Show To Open Under Lights In San Antonio

The San Antonio Horse Show Association presents a two day event at Brackenridge Park ring with a 1250 purse to be divided among winners in five gaited and other classes. Sunday sessions begin at 2 pm and feature Mrs Amy Freeman Lee's Midnight Star as five gaited champion among other top entries from the city and state.

Monty Rose San Antonio P. mi Brackenridge Park

Softball SUSDaT SCHOOn LeAGUt Gitte

A fragment from a late era sports page lists teams and players with scattered names and scores. Mentions Woodliwn Methodiat and The Quality Painters. Several line items reference doubles, singles, and positions with numerous obscured names and numbers.

Susdat Schoon Leagut Terapia Detwis and Roberts Hatniee Amne Hassnett Zinn Niberes Burns and Schish Davis Hunter Bhyiston Govt Wesley Hows Hapligh Temple Alama Hts Rap

S A Gan Club Holds Registered Shoot at Starling Range

The S A Gan Club held a registered shoot at Starling Range beginning at 1 30 with a practice moot weekend on Saturday. The event started with the main shoot at 4 a m as part of the ongoing schedule.

S.A. Gan Club Ahoot Sunny RE Checkey

Coaching Blamed for Hutchinson's Bad Showing

Hollywood California claims coach decisions hurt young pitcher Hutchinson, whose transfer plans and altered delivery at Toledo drew criticism. Report notes Hutchinson struggled with control and a failed curve, reflecting on how coaching and management shaped his development and current form.

Brackenridge Eagles Qualify In Five High Events

Brackenridge high school qualified in five events for the Texas Interscholastic track and field finals at Msinoria Stadium. The Eagles featured standouts Milton Crain in the broad jump, J D Hopper in the high jump, Lusten Cullen in the 1 and 220 yard dashes, and the mile relay team of Jennings Anderson, Fred Germer, Le Toy Matinelly, and Cullen, with a 3 28 2 time. Brady and Austin also reached finals in multiple events, while Jefferson advanced long-legged Jimmy Tule in hurdles and the mile relay. In tennis, John Hickman moved toward the boys singles finals.

Brackenridge Eagles Austin Msinoria Stadium Brady Freer Mien Jefferson Elfls God San Antonio Jennings Anderson Fred Germer le Toy Matilnely Cullen Vartet Wile Eagles Jimmy Tule Edison Douglas Calley Beecher Huff Aubrey Shaw John Hickman Hugh Stennis Pampa Jack Stuelpule Jack Ullick Janus Zinn Masoly Fowles Bell Galveston Ethel Norton Piris Lela White Favens

May Delivers For Phil Club In Strong Season Start

May proves a sharp spring asset for the Philadelphia club. He drives in runs and posts a .425 average with a 0-for-0 line in the article’s read, while playing solid defense with 37 chances without an error. Coach Prothro lauds his knee control and timely hitting as key to the Phillies’ improving form.

Phils Wah Roc Prothre Lao Ida Brenking Ldhe Organ- Mend Maselel

Fragmented sports result fragment with scattered names

A damaged OCR sports note lists numerous names and numbers in an unclear event from Denver and nearby locales. The text references participants such as Gillen Tarren and Jen Hartell alongside inconsistent scores like 10 41 and 224. No coherent result or context can be derived.

Bee Farm Everstie Marshall

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