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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1940

Page

13

Betty Jameson Faces Comeback Attempt In Southern Golf

Betty Jameson, national women's golf champion from San Antonio, plans a comeback at the Women's Southern tournament in Fort Worth May 20. She faces a tough field including Marion Miley, Dorothy Kirby, and Betty Goldthwaite as she tries to regain form after a recent setback in Texas. More than 290 entries from multiple states are expected for the qualifying rounds at Rivercrest Country Club.

Felix K. McKnight Fort Worth Betty Jameson Betty San Antonio Frank Goldthwaite Patty Berg Breens Marion Miley Lexington Dorothy Kirby Atlanta Goldethwaite Dan Chandler Dales Hastelle Lawson Page Greensboro N.C Jane Cothrin Greenville Dave Gant J Yarl R. Hary Batt Antonio Kathryn Hemphill Hetty Entoully Texas Louisiana Oklahoma Arkanana Smicsisaippi Alabama Georgia Carolinas Tewmessee Kentucky Irginia Florida West Virginia Maryland Washington, D. C

Jenkins Scrap With Ambers To Belulu

New York May 9 Lew Jenkins faces Amblers for the lightweight title in a Friday night bout. The match pits two short fighters against each other as promoters hope for a popular, if controversial, show. Ambers seeks to solidify his claim despite being dethroned by the National Boxing Association while Jenkins eyes a career payday and a potential knockout.

Lawton Carver New York Lew Jenkins Jenkins Lttle Ambers Johnny Paychek Joe Louis Nathan Mann Buddy Baer Paychek Mann Baer Islon National Boxing Association Sammy Angott Louisville Amibers

The Proud Duke and His Dower Dissent in Life

The Sixth Duke of Somerset, Cheries Seymour, valued anonymity and disdain for servants. His children faced strict presence rules, and in one case a daughter was kept from his notice, losing 20 000 pounds in his will compared to a sister. His second wife teased him as My first duchess and claimed a Percy heritage. He traveled with protection from public gaze.

Cheries Seymour Duke of Somerset Algas Charlotte Seymour Percy Auch & Mberty

Three friends scatter ashes in Niagara River epitaph reads

In Buffalo New York three friends of Albert Wart seventy seven, former fishing club president, fulfilled his last wish by scattering his ashes into the Niagara River and reciting an epitaph that speaks of fear and farewell, marking his final tribute.

Asher Ashes Buffalo N.Y Albert Niagara River

Biscuit the Champion Cat Retired to Leisure Life

Medis Offspring Biscuit, famed turf champion, officially retires to leisure at Rambling Ridgewood ranch in Willits, California. Owner C. J. Howard, San Francisco executive, greets the cat and its seven offspring. Photographers capture the reunion with old friend Snow White the cob watching.

Howard San Francisco Snow White

Rain Delays Fort Sam Houston Women Golf Championship

The Fort Sam Houston Women’s Golf Association championship tourney began on a rain drenched Fort Sam Houston course. Co favorites include Mrs. BB Fox who won medalist in the 11 hole qualifier with a gross 92 and Mrs. BE Vv. Macabe the runner up with 93. Daily matches proceed to decide the champion.

Fort Sam Houston

Antonelli the Texas league’s new swat ace at 24

Johnny Antonelli, 24, is making a striking rise in the Texas League as a versatile infielder and leader in batting. Once deemed too fragile for regular play, he stuck at second base last season, posted strong fielding, and now leads the league in hits with 41 and is top in batting with .302 while scoring 27 runs.

Houston Johnny Antonelli Houston Buffs Jim Nick Cullop Texas Johnny Uttle Tennessee

Indians Rely on Strong Pitching and Hitting to Challenge Sox

Cleveland manager Oscar VIllagp asserts the Indians will improve pitching and defense as Lefty Grove slows for Boston. He notes Me Harder Bobby Feller and Johnny Allen form a potent trio while Ray Mack and Low Boudreau strengthen the infield. Bob Feller, nicknamed Slugger, draws autograph seekers after a Boston surge.

Gayle Talbot Oscar Bone Boston Red Sox Sox Indians Bobby Feller Johnny Allen la Wicked Uat Anch Wit Boudreau Ray Mack Mey Olhey Tom Mark Ts Danop Wallsong Chia Bart Bob Feller Shoul Feller Boston Robert Bob

Arizona Texas League El Pano score report fragment

Fragmented OCR shows numeric sequences and names like Evans Moerles Burks Gardners in a partial league score line. Details are unreadable. readable items indicate a brief, unspecified game or box score segment.

Evans Moerles Lotarg Gid Heve Allagnergie Tao Ortexa, Burks and Gardners Petit

Thursday Softball Schedule From San Pedro Park

The S A Softballers and A Softball Association list Thursday games across Major A Major C divisions at San Pedro park. Matches include Mupac Boosters vs Qualy Paint at 7 40 and Nance Drugs vs Trafton Tile at 8 30, plus several other pairings and player names noted for the day.

Uecallene Majestic Man's Shop Wright's Chuck Wagon Gang M. Mattress Ula* Divtotya Tevin’ Spoktuw Grand Rap Fury Buttersea Ceculla Crealy Nickel Myrtle Nickel Louise Ie Kavity Velma Mena Ruby Brandt Chloris Belzung Ruth Lesenig Mars Louise Baker Kathleen Gerlacka Carolyn Bapleherdt Urbina Carlet Clelien Gupe Gonzales Louise Gass Ruth Leaning Hone Rune Rudy Bounseep Carolyn Enplehardt Mary Louise Baker Holat's Ramblers Southern Select Margaret Sievrra Mary Gabriel Gloria Pedraza Beatrice Sandoval Ada Boss Carp Steven Francis Nattissos Helen Gabriel Josephine Leos Margaret Sievers Francee Naveiaaun Henrietta Castiles

Honey Cloud Dixie Handicap Photo Finish Victory

Honey Cloud with Hert Mora aboard won the $2000 added Dixie handicap at Pimlico on May 2 in a tight photo finish. Fillstep was second with Aethelwold third, in a mile and one sixteenth race for 3 year olds. Honey Cloud paid $16.20 and $4.40, with Fillstep returning $13.20 and $7.50.

Daltimore Honey Cloud Hert Mora Fillstep Aethelwold Andy Shelhamer Apthlvold Nick Wall

MAT RESULTS By the Annpdated Trrew St. Louis-Arenko Nagurski

International Folly of Minn defeated Secreit Masha by a score of 823 in a noted match held in Ladunia with Nagurski credited for a 23 percent performance.

St. Louis Arenko Nagurski International Folly Minn Secreit Masha Ladunia

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