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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1940

Page

11

Preakness contenders from Derby fail to join Gallahadion and Bimelech

Pimlico previews narrow field as Derby losers and others seek the Preakness start. Gallahadion and Bimelech lead a likely nine to twelve horse lineup, with several hopefuls dropped after training and recent races. Potential starters include Gallifaction, Dit, Misland, Royal Man, Pictor, Andy K, Your Chance, Jacomar, and others from various stables.

Ms Boton Baltimore Chicago Pimlie Gallahadion Bimelech Everybod Pimlico Bere Ethel V. Mars Gallifiation Cal. E Millsdale Stable Andy K George E Widener E.G Lewis’ Jacomar Mra. H Phipps Ridge Anthony Peneler Sun Phasos John Hay Wintney J- W Marlin R. A. Firestone Marogry Marogay Brandon Jarm Clyde Olson Willan Woodsward Poxfame Grandee Talent Gallahadian Bime Ledy Gallanadion B. EB

Wednesday's Results From The League Standings

Wednesday's results show Boston beating Bectedt 8 4, Cleveland 10 over New York 4, Philadelphia 10 over St. Louis 4, Chickko 6 over Wassinglas 3. In other games Roston 10 defeated Cincinnne 4, New York 10 over Pittsburel 6, St. Louis 1 beat Philadelphia 4, and Broghlyn vs Chicago rain halted play.

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Where They Play AY THURSDAY

Schedule of games across cities and leagues with matchups including Tem e Langue Brawmont at San Arnold Rbeereport at Hownion. Various large city contests and regional results listed with teams such as Detroit Boston Cleveland New York and Philadelphia.

Teme Langue Brawmont San Arnoald Sam Antonio Shreveport Tulka Oldahome City Dallas Fort Worth Coleman Darrott Washington Boston Thitnhuren

Southpaw Diet Keeps Yankees in Cellar

The narrative reports a rough stretch for the New York Yankees as the Indians, Red Sox, Athletics, and White Sox win, while Cleveland’s offense shines with Al Smith and Al Milway keying a 10-4 victory. The Bees extend a winning streak, while pitchers struggle and defense helps turn the tide in several games.

Robinson New York Yankees Yankee Portsiders Indians al Smith al Milway Yanks Cleveland Red Sox Tigers Athletics Browns White

Jimmy Perrin Wins Feather Title Bout in Louisiana

Jimmy Perrin of New Orleans defeated Bobby Ruffin of New York by a 15 round decision in a world featherweight title bout recognized by the Louisiana state athletic commission. Both fighters weighed 126 pounds and Perrin drew a crowd of 3912 fans as his superior boxing outmatched Ruffin’s offensive tactics. This marked Ruffin’s first 15 round fight, and Perrin maintained dominance throughout. The bout is noted alongside the May 15 Scalza Covelli world feather title plan.

Jimmy Perein Itt Louisiaaa Perrin New Orleans Wobdy Kuflin Louisiana Boxing Commission Jimmy Perrin Bobby Ruffin New York Louisiana State Athletic Commission Ruffin Eliler Washington National Boxing Association Petey Scalza Frankie Covelli Chicago

Browns farm team sparks in Springfield game recap

Arthur Otto Scharein, manager at Springfield, oversees a 5 4 opening win over Waterloo with Tommy Woodrull delivering a thirteenth inning triple and Scharein breaking the tie with a single. Clift may be traded to Detroit as Berardino settles at third while Neighbors recovers.

Arthur Otto Scharein Browns Springfield Waterloo Tommy Woodrull Paragould Ark Vernon Stephens Bob Neighbors Scharein Harland Clift Johnny Berardino Clift St. Louis Detroit Tigers

McManus Seeks Different Game for St. Louis School

Professor Marlin Joseph Mc Manus, headmaster at the St. Louis preparatory school for boys on North Plores and Evergreen streets, voices a desire to change playing style as the Missiona continue their season.

Marlin Joseph McManus St. Louis North Plores Evergreen Streets Missiona

American Box Scores and Baseball Banter From Cuero To Philadelphia

A quirky collection of sports notes and local color from Cuero Refugio and Philadelphia. Mentions Cuero James Beardley 16 at the state junior golf tourney with 145, Lloyd Williams Refugio as runner up, and Roy Rogers with John May of Kenedy forming the low twosome. Also notes Groundkeeper Dick Dunavan and a chaotic ballpark week with circus attendance and poles at second base. In Philadelphia Bill Brandt jokes about the new NL executive Low Jord e as Delaround.

Tech Field Ball Park Ua Tong St. Louis Browns Jrase Owens Scout Dick Dunavan Frank Cuero Jamies Beardley jRefugio High School Star of the Light South Texas Golf Association Cuera Lloyd Williams Refugio Refuso Roy Rogers John May Kentdy Jesse Walker Beeville Philadelphia Bill Brandt National Baseball League Discovery Low Jorde National Loop Dolly Stark Delaround

Fire Kills Four Great Sires at Kentucky Farm

A blaze swept the Thomas Timber Farm near Faris New York May 9 killing four thoroughbred stallions Flying Eels Kiev Antraid and Sgt Berar along with a yearling colt. The loss may exceed 110000 with stud plans and earnings of Flying Flying Ebony and others cited as part of the damage. Owners Thomas Widener Mantusa and Simonet were affected as horses burned before help arrived.

Thomas Seels Flying Ebony Klew Joseph E. Widener Aneroldt Wl. A. Mantusa Sgt. Byrne John Simonet

National Box Scores Tele Vin Miller Game Summary

In a high noise box score format the Nationals beat the Bears with misreaders and multiple pitching lines. Miller and Warstler feature in a muddled text with many typographical errors but the core shows Boston and Cincinnati scoring on Valle off Derlinger while Hutchings fans four and Moore two in one three innings. Umpires Kiem Ballantant Time 1 49 attended 4602.

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Texas A&M Faces Challenging Weekend Schedule

A garbled OCR list outlines a Texas college sports weekend with Texas A&M and Texas foes. It hints at a Saturday meeting with South Texas and a Friday event, plus possible games versus Carrollton, Dallas, and others.

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