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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1943

Page

7

Favorite Wins In First Round Of City Golf

In the annual city women’s golf tournament at Brackenridge Park, A188 to Hensee defeated Mrs. Tor Burger 4 and 3 with a front nine medal of 39. Mrs. Strayer beat Mrs. Rose 8 and 4, leading early with a 45 for the front. Mrs. Henson meets Mrs. Strayer next morning, while Mrs. Lee Christopher beat Mrs. John Cox 6 and 4 with a 43 front nine. Mrs. Ferguson was defeated by Mrs. Brunner 4 and 3 as Brunner carded a 46 front. Luce Wendland won a tight match against Mrs. George Hoffman.

Hensee Sevarita i Brackenridge Park Tor* Burger Prof Strayer A. B. Rose Henson Sttrayer Lee Christopher John Cox Christopher H. Brunner Mire C. A. Ferguson Jurop Ferguson Brunner Luce Wendland George Hoffman

Golf Pairings and Qualifying Scores in City Championship

Readable pairings show Hyre versus Mendes and Thone versus Mire with scores around 102 and 94 respectively. Other matches include Simmonat versus Divs and Mra narita Prange against Ye Pre with mixed results. Several byes and upcoming midweek matches outline the schedule for the women’s city golf championship.

Mendes Championedip Fiteht Mr A Diva Killian Hess

Turner Bowlers Victory Marks Week in United States Tournament

Report lists numerous bowing event results across divisions including men and women teams. Notable names include Teroy Loifrate ZeuR double winner, Ben Reininger Sr, Harry Schrather, Naomi i Flaningstsabens Btrienler and Mary Guéliner-tey, and LOUISVILLE based SLENMORE SISTIMLENIES CD INCORPORATED with scores such as 797 1739 236 261 1724 2542 8775.

Uileay Amen Teroy Loifrate Zeur Tretler Fullorn Wissingles Heb Zapp Granieri Nigh Bane Otto Kini Alay T. Bbthat Ben Reininger Sr Ginglen Tom Fulling Ove Rolliia Rome A. Reininger Clare Oite Tory Ptrit Dulling John Itl Sinkler Frank Kein Arteventa Harry Nixon Jr PUM Fred Benke CC. Hrecker Ciagno Harry Schrather Nose Vapel Ginales Em Burtt Helperlaw Bil Usher Perna_Hirt Lil Canfield Perna Hirt Ainales Bil Canfield Game Erna Matthew Claes Howansen Jrannaire Caltzeni Naomi i Flaningstsabens Josie Milla Ame Laverne Villanusvs Tillie Dutlet Wthel Laece Resabee Schmidt Garnett Jor Allen Snavitt Abeles Slenmore Sistimlenies CD., Incorporated Louisville Earsere Melmnardt

Downing Street namesake linked to early American figure

The article traces Sir George Downing 1622 to 1684 of Salem and Harvard alum, noting Flo as the original Yankee Doodle who traveled to London. It highlights Downing's role as English ambassador to the Netherlands and his negotiated swap of New Amsterdam for Surinam under the Westminster treaty of 1674.

George Downing Salem Mays London Downing Street Harvard Flo Cromwell Eed Charles Nethrlands New Amsterdam New York Suriians Dutch Guiana Westminster Saten Londin Isnamed Holland New York City Surinam

Army star Art Meehan reported missing in action

WEST POINT May 11. Arthur W Meehan, famed Army football quarterback of 1925 and 1928, is listed as missing after a night bombing mission in the Southwest Pacific in November. He played with teammates Chris Cagle Bud Sprague Harry Wilson and Blondy Saunders.

West Point Uol Arthur Wi Meehan Army Ts Yrpateat Vatter Selssion Southwest Pacific Academy Chris Cagle Bud Sprague Harry Wilson Blondy Saunders

Fight Results Across Cities Show. Doravio and Others

Philadelphia fighter Gus Doravio outpointed Jog Brak by a narrow margin in a 1934 bout. Several cities are listed with fighters from Kulpmont Beranton La maaua Puerto Rico Newark and Baltimore. The report mentions opponents including Curlig Sheppard and Joey Archinald with various outpoints and knockouts in a dense, clipped fight summary.

Philadelphia Gus Doravio Jog Brak Kulpmont Beranton Zoe Peraia Lamaaua Joxe Torris Puerto Rico Newark Perk Dafield Chldgo Curlig Sheppard Pittsburgh Providence Sprimfield Blase New York Veine Patterson Chiesgo Larney Moore Issih Hempstead

Brackenridge Eagles Rally In Softball Openers

Brackenridge Eagles opened their senior high softball tournament with a 14 to 2 win over Burbank Bulldogs at San Pedro Park. Tournament action continued as teams vie for spots in the upper and lower brackets with byes in early rounds and a championship set for Saturday.

Brackenridge Eagles Burbank Bulldogs San Petro Mark Bagita Jettereon Wemeaday Tech Lanter Burbank Tod Kelly Field Bostban Leaguay San Pedro Park San Pedro Parlay Hernandax Latz Hill Steand Transit Funigae Stacey Estrac Gare Ros Bih Hale

Pacific War Duty For Bernie Bierman

Lieut. Col. Bernie W. Borman, director of physical training at the navy pre-flight school here, will leave June 6 for a Pacific theater assignment. Details of his assignment were not announced.

Iowa Olty Towa Bernie W. Borman Navy Pacific Gabnel Atormen Itt

British Speed Demons Retire For Duration

London correspondence reports the three Brit ish drivers who held the land speed record at 348.85 mph have retired for the duration. Sir Malcolm Campbell, George Ryston, and John Cobb, all famed speed men, but wartime priorities and service interrupted their racing plans, with Cobb returning to England and joining the Royal Air Force.

London Associated Press Malcolm Campbell Davne Sville Utah Soit George pRystan John Cobb Eyston Cally Cobb England RB. A. F Interrex Ministry of Production Coneston Iake

Haeg Starts for U S via Tanker

Bashtul Gunner Haegg, Sweden’s record smasher, begins his journey to the United States aboard a tanker. He plans to train and race America’s best athletes, seeking workouts and a run-anywhere challenge, hoping to prove his endurance despite a 23 day Atlantic voyage. He travels with Henry Erdmark, editor of a Swedish sports paper, and expects to spend about a month in the U.S.

Stockholm Gunner Haege Wicerstain Ne Team Hoegg United States Europe America Hatgg Gayle Tina Amer Hasgy Ameria Sweden Henry Erdmark Swortish

Ramblers Triumph in Newark and Provo Spring Start

Fragmented report covers Randophile Brown Ramblers beating Camp Branley negro in a baseball game with 12-9 score, Robinson and Bonner on the winning battery, Green and Muse contributing. Also mentions Jersey City 2018 and Provo spring training with Len Page’s batting eye and a home run by a Provo first baseman.

Nrown Ramblers Randophile Brown] Ramblers Camp Branley Negro Basehaliers Burntey Robinson Bonner Wining Battery Green Muse Provo Utah Len Page

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