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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1939

Page

11

City Major Loop Teams Second Half Start Schedule

City Recreation leagues feature Teweltra against Latinamerican Sporte pBalte while Buffergirl and other teams prepare for a 9 pm opener at RleMer Gerd. A second game between Sunshine Laundry and Kinne ends at EUSEKRAN, GEAGE. Thirteen girls travel to Austin for a doubleheader starting Sunday morning at 2 pm at Bele hospital grounds.

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Slate Three Tilts Sunday Playoff Wednesday in Union Tilt

Sunday action features three tilts as teams swing into the second season. At Duncan field the Prospect Merchants meet the Kelly Cadets at 2 pm and Alp Dopo faces Ed Friedtley at 4 pm. Public Service diamond hosts Southern Prolific and Union at 6 pm with Randolph Field idle. Depot, Prospect Hill, and Randolph eye a three way tie with potential playoff games. Batting averages shown for Randoph, Benet, and others conclude the report.

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Shaggy Ralph Seeks Third Straight National Open Title

Sy Lawton Carver reports on Shaggy Ralph as the Texas favorite seeks a third consecutive national open title in Philadelphia. The field of 140 includes Ralph and 1193 entrants, with Guldaahl defending Detroit 1937 and Denver last year, as preparations move toward the May start. coverage notes Ralph's form, Guidaahl's readiness, and the potential for a dramatic open.

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Army League Twentythird Infentry's DGourhhoyy versus Saltsone meet

Army League Twentythird Infantry suffered a second straight home defeat as Fort Sam Houston faced a strong opponent. The event featured players like Dingley and Saltsone, with notable performances from Veena Cate of Georgia and others, shaping a tense card in New Haven with scores and individual highlights across the meet.

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Amateur Ball Horse Racing in Texas Feature

Amateur ball and horse racing events dominate Marshall and nearby towns with doubleheaders planned at Palo Fieky Mo and Manuels Weideraping shows. The card includes minor league figures such as Hamel resigning as coach, new jobs at Widener’s nickerpocker, and a Sunday program featuring San Antonio Sn idling, plus a Intercollegiate feature at Strandull Park and Yale regatta notes.

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Dallas Rifle Star on Team to England

The National Rifle Association announced a team to represent the United States in England next month for the Pershing trophy. The sharpshooters include William P. Schweitzer of Hillside New Jersey and Ransford Triggs of Madison New Jersey among others from Georgia Ohio Michigan and Texas.

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New Softball Rookie Quill Joins Postal Clerks

San Antonio postmaster Dan Quill joins the Postoffice Clerks as pitcher for the rookie softball team. The Postal Clerks, leaders in the Commercial League, will face San Antonio Ding Yun Monday night at Pedro Park No. 1 diamond. Quill, shifting to the mound, will hold the pitching duties for the remainder of the season amid changes reported by city employees.

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Tar Heels win Southern track title at Chapel Hill

Tar Heels claim seventh Southern Conference championship in 17 years at UNC meet in Mill, North Carolina. Jimmy Dayla posts 4 14.2 for 880 or 440? time. Bil Clementillo, Rick Btrickler, Al Hendrix, Tom Grogcet set or tie marks. Maryland, Duke, North Carolina lead team points with 65 1 2 for UNC and strong showings from Maryland, Duke, Washington and Lee, Clemson, Davidson in close finish.

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American bullfighter Johnny Leonard eyes fame in Mexico City rings

An American bullfighter, Johnny Leonard of Menie City, trains under Samuel Bojin in Mexico City for a border tour aiming to earn the title of torero. Leonard, who joined the Marines at 17 and later served in Nicaragua and China, took up bullfighting after military service and has practiced five years. The piece notes his bold claim to surpass Sydney Franklin and compete across the border this July 4 in Miramores, with hopes of rising to top ranks amid critics’ praise.

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Michigan Clinches Third Straight Big Ten Title in Track

Michigan swept to its third consecutive Big Ten outdoor track and field title at Ann Arbor on May 20, defeating Wisconsin and Indiana. Watson set multiple records by winning the discus with 160 feet 10 5/8 inches, tying three titles for the year and anchoring the winning mile relay as Michigan posted strong performances amid muddy conditions.

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Chasing Century in Newbury Race Sparks Betting Hopes

A puzzling racing note from Newbury references Ferrans seven year old gelding, earnings state he has hit the money ninety nine times across Wood races in his career, with six others noted among the entries.

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Alamo Heights Horse Show Draws Local Youth Runners

San Antonio residents attended the Alamo Heights annual horse show at Brackenridge School arena. Across seven events for boys and girls, judges selected winners with trophies donated by local firms. Participants included Annette With and Renee Baty among others, showcasing skill in equestrian displays and jumping challenges.

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