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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1940
Page
8
Chicago May 15. An unprecedented rookie influx marks major league rosters as clubs trim to 25. Thirteen of sixteen teams feature rookies in the lineup with several year two players holding spots. Key debuts include Gustine of the Pirates and Young of the Giants, while many teams shuffle in first basemen and infielders.
Basketball recap lists players and scores across multiple city clubs including Birrongham Memphis Little Rock Nashville New Orleans and Chattanooga. Names such as Johnson Owens Carpenter Richarde Preidergast Harris Lefebere Ul stich en Rensa Jeffcoat Meers George and Jurisich appear with varied scoring tallies and district matchups in a fragmented regional wrap.
Charles Harris of Twain, son of a mining engineer in Mexico, dominates The Light's junior high tennis event. He defeats favorite Hite Billy Burton 6-2 6-0 to claim the singles title, while Poe School pairs Tom NeeGee l and Jerry Ross take doubles over Poe teammates John Howard and Harry Hopkins 3-1, 6-4 6-?
Last night the moor baseball leagues reduced rosters to 25 and announced numerous player moves. Notable shifts include Pitcher Wellie Eaves returning to Shrew Bart in the Texas League via the Chicago White Sox and Gus Suhr being outrighted to Pittsburgh. Bud Thames, a veteran right handed pitcher, sent to Beaumont in the Texas League by Detroit Patterson Hutchinson drew public attention as Detroit paid for his rights. Seattle’s two-year expa nson to Buffalo in the Internationals League was noted along with Outfielder Morris Jones traded by the St Louis Cardinals to the American Association, a move tied to Jersey City’s International standings. The New York Yankees reportedly sent Pitcher Lafry Gaming to Montreal in the International League while St Louis sent a physician for an exam.
A brawl in the fourth inning between Sacramento shortstop Gene Handley and San Diego right fielder Ed Brewart sparked a bench-clearing melee as players and fans joined in. Umpires and police restored order while both teams continued the next day, with Sacramento pulling ahead despite the disruption.
Sakerlia Hanford suspension by Jamaica stewards follows rough riding during the stretch at Summa revert Ber. Honey Cloud wins the $20,000 Dine handicap at Delaware with Donell P. Rose’s marked General finishing head in the Philadelphia handicap at Havre de Grace. Bearer te lent Steel Meeks and Henry Cloud are among entries for upcoming races at Delaware. Belmont, Havre de Grace meets noted.
A mixed boxing card report lists several bouts with erratic scoring and unfamiliar names. The event includes Tannotti versus Lee and mentions venues and sponsors in a cluttered summary, reflecting a chaotic page from a historical New York edition.
Billy Burton, a small 12 year old from Hawthorne, lost in the city junior high tennis finals to Charles Harris of Twain amid praise for his extraordinary courage. Born with asthma and past danger from illness, he moved from St. Joseph to San Antonio for schooling, weighed 76 pounds now, and stands 69 1 2 inches tall, yet builds skill and character under Hawthorne instructors.
County Judge Charles W. Anderson will present a concise report to the San Antonio Anglers club on progress toward a new Medina road. He notes little movement, blaming the state highway department though discussions with officials continue. The program also features Boy Scout demonstrations on artificial respiration and field treatment conducted under Scoutmaster Ber Glaze and Dr Frank Gulbreath.
San Marcos and supporters clash with new eight semester eligibility rule for high school football. Court action is contemplated to block enforcement, as nine top players risk ineligibility and the town anticipated a strong season against Austin Maroons. Local officials, parents, and students fear the rule upends the team’s prospects and community pride.
San Marcos officials press an injunction stance while arguing the league cannot compel membership. Courts weigh precedent and the eight-semester rule, with referendums guiding next fall’s eligibility. The district may delay or forgo participation as high schools challenge the league’s authority.
The New York commission approved a 12 round bout at 140 pounds between Ley Jenkins the lightweight champ and welterweight Hetty Armstrong for July 17 at the Polo Grounds. The panel also accepted contracts for the Ceferina Garcia Ken Quertin middleweight title clash on May 23. Al Davis Brooklyn lightweight was suspended indefinitely for refusing to go through with a bout against Tony Martellano.
S C McMahan, longtime operator of the Air Corps golf courts at Duncan Field, has leased Hillcrest Golf Club on the Babcock road and is renovating the nines for summer. Greens will be improved, spear glass removed, and a reconditioning program under way as he aims to create one of the citys best courses within weeks.
Maypearl meets Aquila in a decisive May 5 game to determine the eighth entrant for the state schoolboy title tournament set for Thursday through Saturday in Dallas. The winner joins Hondo McKinney Pharr Ban Juan Alamo San Augustine Highland Park Whitharral and Forest Dallas in the finals.
Los Angeles May 11 USC track squads suffer injuries as javelin ace Bob Peoples breaks his right arm in a fall at his fraternity house. Doctor says he will miss more than six weeks and his loss adds to a growing injury list for coach Dean Cromwell. Others like Louis Zamperini and Clarke Mallory also face health setbacks affecting the team.
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