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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1942

Page

4

Final Show Draws Huge Turnout At Lions Field Rodeo

The Sunday event drew a large crowd as two night performances and a Sunday matinee raised funds for a medical supply division. Cowboys and cowgirls competed in bull riding, bronc riding, bulldogging, cutting, and flag races with top times and placings recorded, including Lem Reeves and Vic Rongers among the winners.

Revillain OCD Lions Field Tom Taylor Spofford Lem Reeves Ruclnal Ald Bue Savage San Antonio Worts Barkes Dupin Texas Harold Walton Belton Ike Packard Killeen Ike Packerd Milleen Res ‘Hood Charles Mooi Tony Salinas Hnemal Richard Miller Weathott Errak Aweynil Babine Banny Lanny Tony Sel Basie Juan Salinas Frank Landram San An Ae Ser Antonio Vele Taylor Stacy Mary Dayne Riddick Antonie

Fort Houston Women’s Golf Championship Opens Final Round

The Fort Houston Women’s Golf Association’s championship resumes Monday at the Army course to finish the final round. Medallet, low scorer in qualifying with 89, leads in a hex fret match with Mrs. Jena Mitchell, while first round matchups list several players including Mrs. Edward Ogopowski, J. Browns, and Mrs. Reginald Vance among others.

Fort mm Fouston Army Course Rmedallet Jena Mitchell Atic Edward Ogopowski J. Browns Hedreth Thierce Reginald Vance Ars Frank Apeinez Plenbek Birk iBigtoen Ik Aarinee Hess Payson

Fore Golfers Net Scores Highlight Druckenridge Park Round

Fore Golfers scoring a net 77 2 89 led Druckenridge park round with Gilbert Fides taking first. Hutiberto Tramitez was second, Bi 14 10 and Jeans Cervera AB 12 72, Manuel Pavella B7 16 2, and RH. Casta won with 93 28 np as Crim Lozang took second and Homer While finished third with 95 21 74.

Druckenridge Park Gilbert Fides Hutiberto Tramitez Jeans Cervera Manuel Pavella Hed Foy RH. Casta Crim Lozang Homer Isilshied

All-Southwest Conference Picks Spark Texas A&M Rise

The Associated Press poll highlights Texas A&M as a top contender after a 13 victory run and 4 losses. The Angles, Baylor, Rice, SMU, and Texas Christian show strong bids, while Texas edges through with key wins and notable pitching performances as the season unfolds.

Associated Frere Associated Press University of [Texas Tesay Christian Southern Ong Flavor School Posilion John Koggin Galchar Dub Farrow CG Slorense BM Dumse Exas Manuel Marcia Baylor Cullen Rogers Avand M. Teli Pict Cup Hayarman Bruce Alford TC Richt Bild Bam Forfer Jack Stone Texan Berand Grady Hatton Tex Shortstoy Les Poden Angles Texas Aru Sa Hike Gwis Southern wMetnadiat T Texas Christian

Golfers Exhibit in War Relief Matches

Jimmy Demaret and Walter Hagen won for a 2 up margin against Belfore and Watrous at the Country Club on Sunday. Demaret also shot the low card 72, edging Belfore by one stroke as Watrous and Hagen posted solid scores in the Red Cross exhibition to aid the War Relief effort. In Hartdale, Jimmy Thomson and Horton Smith defeated Craig Wood and Clarence Doser 4 and 2 in a charity match with Thomson carding below par 69 and Wood finishing with 71.

Vereussany Jimmy Demaret Walter Hagen Efert Joe Belfore al Watros Country Club Sunday Jimmy Belfore Watrous Hagens Alep Hartsdale Jimmy Thomson Horton Smith Craig Wood Clarence Doser Thomson Smith Wood Doser

Local classified aid wanted for tenants and housing listings

The notice urges readers to place light advertisements for apartment or house rentals. It lists numerous names and cities and hints at multiple housing inquiries while recommending using the classified section’s light want ads to reach potential tenants.

Unclear bowling league listing with numerous names and venues

Fragmented OCR text lists multiple bowling leagues and business names such as Kady Trdg Hitluk Advertising and L. 9, Pawkett and Company, Plaza Wiel, Laurel Holghta Grocery. Mentions Martin Linen Supply, Simon's Proteges, University of San Antonlave, and various event times. Many garbled names and dates. no cohesive story or clear outcome.

Antonia Kady Hitluk Advertising L. 9 Pawkett and Company Tind Mietton Plaza Wiel Laurel Holghta Grocery Martin Linen Supply Kame BrealWig Niecy Treuter Bain EY Alain Tenoln Termgin Thy Ponttry Ond Garner Bidiners Hantman's One Rank Simon's Alamo Rice San Antonis Arvestian Kaufman University’ of San Racht Evers Leneied Turner Fountain Ne Game Turner Therday Badies Threa Kames Turnar Babingker Witz Alamé City Ase Wait Berry Revelile Laden Vieinry Headquart Third Army Tone Santes

Jefferson Hi Thrills Over Track Record

Jefferson High celebrates a dominant track season led by Charles Parker and the Mustangs. Coach Ceci Burnette praises the undefeated 12 meet run and strong relay teams while noting key losses and the return of Cole and Baghe for continued sprint success. Allen Root of Nederland wins the state high school mile, after a misreported result sparked a telephone mix up.

Ceci Burnette Thomas Jefferson Mustangs Austin Sunset Bisons Dallas Sil Agar Schreiner Mountaineers Trourth Sunset Jeff Burnett Paul Creamer Bennie Mer Charles Parker Flash Adkie Cole Groamaeh BN Eagle Parker Godse Creek Tom Cole Baghe Jett Jack Crolder Murray Bradford Homer West Creamer Froth R. J. Kidd Wexss Root Griffin

Manuel Welders Defeat Grocers at Bracken Ridge Park

The Manuel Welders defeated the Grocers at Bracken Ridge Park on Sunday. Nacho and Miccca led the Welders as the top batting units, while Ot Bracken Ridge Park hosted the game. The losers featured players Nacho and Miccca. The Welders seek a rematch next Sunday and can be reached at 5-30023.

Manel Wit Boqunegra Davile Gervantor Grocers Wb Brackenridge Park Nacho Miccca

Texas Conference Track Meet Set for Brownwood Wednesday

Brownwood will host the Texas conference track meet on Wednesday night after weather delayed the event. Local athletes and teams prepare for finals with an emphasis on sprint and field events as officials confirm schedules and venues.

Texas Brownwood

Negroes in Softball Race Heads to Lincoln Park clash

Despite wartime conditions the Ud team leads the local Negro softball season toward a Monday night game at Lincoln Park. Alamo Jewelers and Majesty, Man's Shop, both high in 1941 standings, headline the feature as the AAA league and city champions face the two top teams in a decisive match.

A. Lincoln Park Alamo Jewelers Iusbs Majesty, Man's Shop

Crane Wins World Billiards Honors

ROCHESTER N Y May 1 CINS Leaving Crane a year old Livonia ace was named the world pocket billiards champion after defeating Erwin Rudolph of Cleveland 118 to 906 points. The New Yorker tallied 906 to 744 for the champion in the title match at the local venue.

Rochrester Ieving Crane Livonia Pilliaras Erwin Ruedolph Cleveland Chaman The New Yorker

Randolph Ramblers, Keeton Deliver Victory in Spanish League Opener

The Randolph Merit Ramblers, led by lefty Tom Keeton, beat Velturna's Kids 8-4 at Pittman Bullivan Park to surge atop the SPANISH-AMERICAN LEAGUE standings. Ramblers totaled 19 hits with key runs in the early innings, as Hardin, Fortune, and Weintrach produced RBI, while Dan Cate and Barbour’s nine suffered late setbacks.

Tom Keaton Louisville Randolph Field Ramblers Westman A. Bag & Burlap Quay Palat Fred's Plate Cssiseeers San Antonio Bag and Burlap Company Baseball Club van Deele Field Fred Lupmeran Softratli Leagan Arth Buccaneers Ta Pel Ovis Amarilla Beacon H.bena Mvokoib Ortega Dean Slailes Biwalaell Treenaam Muih Arciano Anubine Dernon Gillener Park Watpmian Halt Boer Eller Aven Randolph Merit Ramblers Tom Keeton Keeton Loulaville American Asociation Club Pittman- Bullivan Park Ark Wellman's Randolph Secong Tle Veluin Peters Maya Schwars Johnny Burkholder Hardin Fortune Weintrach Dan’é Cate Duncan Meld Lou Barbour Third Army Headquarters Legene Johnny Dungmore Dynstwwre Velturnn Kile Randolph Sieta ABIL Braunet G Wardinge Ituniit Rudence Serena Ag Beer Torgis arRem Ducas Bravia Velbrna Rondevnh Hordin Cody Korhs Ima Portanr Jons Taub Morris Wieitrauz Rouble Lava Tay Ty Simon An Cody Wirntrauts Morria Bangs Yeltuan Hundolah Keeton Te Schwarz Hurkholder Stelle Guts Kuoton Schwere Bukkholder Nma Schwara Gurxhekler Ford Puna Gerolf Thomay Bayt Turunn Irby Richardo Aleckerp Somers Ludwirte Foo Fidal Mornnes Mander Anenem & Toy Hte Rodrigues Pedraza Richards Dkirga Outterside Ant Fonrgues Sanchez Itosales Morales Lle Ty Sprarer Chuwess Parang Halis Fedrata HW. Rodriguez Ayaehee Biby Spencer Arn Volsine Atoma Rodriguez Stroa Place Hayes Halle Ancira A. Alia Cordons Vidal Montabe A.ping Ancien Montabe't Aleidex Afl Aneus Runa Parnioc Montatyy AMD Omons Cardoza Unyiou Ruenick Wrnh Oztaldeorncely Graceth Kaine Mendes Ind Bravo OL Vo Anti Burip Rg. Army Toa AB Ito Barbour Tris Bour A. Eiger 3Rd Army DaGueca Mayotte Guerrer Lowery Glanolihes Reni Fordyce Ael Armay Janowsty Flos Tite Dri Ahonri Rgerais Kerare DeCucelo Ries Wrobiteki Lpenaie Cardo Wining Ah Sparia Bitcher Nlitcher Tirowsl Totels Tmpires Delynde Deligneo G. Delgado Deliado M. Flores Lava Deleaty & For & Rama Flores Guerrerey G. Delwady Pan Pall G. Plorex Delgado Vanutres Barseta

Conn Breaks Hand In Kitchen Brawl With Father-in-Law

Pittsburgh heavyweight Billy Conn suffered a broken hand after a domestic fight with his father-in-law Jimmy Smith at Smith's Greatfield home. The injury likely delays the planned Tilith fight in New York this summer, keeping Conn out for several weeks. The feud follows Conn's marriage to Smith's daughter Mary Louise amid prior tensions after Conn fought Louis.

Pittsburgh Billy Conn Pitsburgh Dimmy Smith Trivedi Uruken New York Conn's Conn Mary Louise Louis—smith Greatifield Connproy

Keeton Stars In Randolph Shutout Win

Harald Scherwitz praises Randolph team for a decisive shutout victory. The piece notes local support, rodeo enthusiasm, and calls for annual events to boost San Antonio, Alamo Street stadium funding, and community pride. Includes mentions of Johnny Arig and local businesses backing the rodeo revival.

Keeton Randolph Serre Sae Livision GinThirt Army Stvilian Defense Millacy Old West Brooks Field Cheyenne New

Queen Helen Still Clever at Tennis in Berkeley Exhibition

In Berkeley California on May U Moody and Ted Schroeder of Los Angeles teamed to defeat Ma noret Osborne and El Amark of San Francisco in a Navy Relief Society tennis exhibition. Helen Wills Moody, champion of the 1930 era, demonstrated continued skill as she partnered Schroeder for the match victory.

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U S Captures Polo Series Triumph Over Argentina

In Sity May 1 the United States defeated Argentina 9 to 6 to win the President Manuel Avilla Camacho gold trophy. Mexico broke even in four games while Argentina won one and lost three, with the U S building a six goal lead late before a spirited Argentine rally.

Mwuaicq Sity United States Nort Yes Ferday Wole Geries Ans Manuel Avilla Camacho Mexico Argentina Pooles Manel Andrade Ehukkers Lin

Thompson Last in Memphis Mile Run

Freshman miler Jey Thoutpoon from the University of Texas, described as a running sensation, finished behind Campbell Kane of Indiana and Ent Mitchell of Indiana at the Cotton Central meet. The winning time was 4 minutes 14.8 seconds, with imperfect pacing noted.

Thompson Memphis Wwe Mos Li Jey ‘Thoutpoon

Highlander Wins Regatta At Woodlawn Lake

Highlander team led by Riesebeeker earned 7921 points to top B. J. Hovadh Jr and their rival She May, who tallied 7763 points, in a close go day sprint boat event on Woodlawn Lake. Other trophy winners included Leonard Adelman Kiss Breeze East poles Wallace Dieroff Tagg Lie George Meade Wet Pants and Jackie Plymly Wet Sup.

Frank Reseneec Ana Ni Highlander Eetmuet Ag Chatiplens Woodlawn Lake Saliingehih Lenard Adelman Kiss Breeze Wallace Dieroff Tagg Lie George Meade Jackie Plymly

Shooting Mas 2% 0. Laman was the only shi

A fragmentary sports clipping lists shooters and scores, naming many participants such as Cathay, Sheps AN Bure, Pom Sharp, G. Beaman, Jule Naules, Fay Tecpal, and Skeet entries with varied measurements, reflecting a crowded event summary from a San Antonio page.

Laman San Antonio Etube Ceulgis Hife Tytu al Hove Aignaton Oler Witniky Spain George Monsfieu Tole Katta Ji Eesutts Cathay Sheps AN Bure G. Beaman Weorae Manstici

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