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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1939

Page

12

San Antonio golfers aim for national open bids in Fort Worth and Houston

Two San Antonio players, Hack Williford amateur and Jimmy Demaret pro, seek open qualifying spots at Fort Worth Colonial Golf Course and Houston Country Club. Event features other Texas pros and amateurs, with lawn chair crowds, pairings set for early morning starts and a separate furniture industry handicap at Seguin Friday.

San Antonio Smateur Fort Wurils Houston Hack Williford Texans Fort Worth Circe Philadelphia Jeg. Bredemus Use Trouston Country Club Jimmy Demaret George Shine Jr Gan Marcos Pry Charley’ Klein Brackenrieve Park Algo W. A Lefty Stackhouse Seguin

Light Metals Golf Finals Set At Brack elridge Park

Medalist Greg Hendrix of Mann iné Horace Brown from Herris won semifinals in a tight Brack elridge Park match and Hendrix edged Bruce Meador 3 and 2. Brown advances to title match after beating Ham Dietzman 2 and 1 with finals to be played Monday. Alvin Hope of Pwah wins 61st flight over Tislph Bailey Hawthorne by two up.

Gregs Hendrix Manniné Horace Brown Herris Brackélridge Park Roung Hendrix Hawthorne the Park Alvin Hope Pwah Wicher Tislph Bailey Light Jedal

Pigeons Race Pioneers and a Timed Challenge

San Antonio pigeon racer E. Peterson explains the complex world of homing pigeons racing. A precision clock and leg counter ensure fair timing, while weather, wind, and distance shape each race from 100 to 1000 miles. Peterson notes aging birds race slower but stresses careful preparation and strict rules to prevent fraud.

Peterson Jonny Janes Highland Park Homing Pigeon Club United States Harris San Antonio Highland Park Lone Star Circle, Sportsman Alamo City Ite & Walle R. G. Zinsmeister Kansas City Pigeon

Span-AMS In Second Half Opens Weekend Doubleheader

The Span ish-American Baseball league moves into the second half at Van Daele diamond with a Saturday doubleheader. Unbeaten Southern Effects face Perpetual in the opener at 1 30 p m while Guadalupe Aztecs meet Owl Cafemen in the nightcap. The Owl Cafe lineup adds Vin Reuden Fidel Ramirez Tom Suemesito and Lalo Pena as teams bolster rosters for the stretch run.

van Daele Diamond Saerther Perpetual Guadalupe Aztecs Owl Owl Cafe Vin Reuden Fidel Ramirez Tom Suemesito Lalo Pema Gus Mendiola Lefty Ramirez George Oriiga

State Shoot LAREDO Rifle Champs and Dallas golfers head to Dallas

State rifle shoot results list Charles Hansan Priday scoring 89 of 100 with an army rifle iron sights and Thurman Randle of Dallas placing third. Other results name George Cormbiy El Paso, and multiple shooters from San Antonio, Houston, Fort Worth, and Laredo. Upcoming Texas Golf Association event in Dallas drew entrants Joe Moore Jr. and Jimmy Chasey from San Antonio municipal winners along with various club representatives.

Laredo Charles Hansall Howster Austin Rifle Club Hansan Priday George Cormbiy el Paso Thurman Randle Dallas Randle Cooper Aggregate Vate BI Cherry Shei Iefanti Azy Finan Andi Sam McKear Tareila We Fieli Tish Wake Montromery Cavatrs MeNeed Lromby Shata Prony Guo Yarde Alernazine George Canning FY Barn OU Thurman Randle Tab Tax Eeceud Uhirtsen Hack Moore Paso Wittt Kono Bminural Wells Tyre Walter Tine Gene Farren Houston Wil Montmoryery Jonnenn Ben Aminola la We Smeih Tyre Rom Feome Akin Thyl We Kien Winthe Srennd Blernt Ani Montecimergei Kix San Antonio Texas Golf Joe Moore Jr Jimmy Chasey City Hack Welford Glen Oaks Club Fort Worth Willave Wartlect Cocke Majid Stephenson Fit Atueller San Antony Covnlry

Johnson Wenzler golf final delayed in MEMPHIS

Unclear report from Temas on May 20 notes Mrs Leo Weneler and Miss Shirley Ann dalin son of Chicago making a good card in a Movida event at the Memphis Country Club. The women's gait and a 6 hole Anais are mentioned with delays and unclear results.

Johnson Weneler

Brackenridge golfers win senior city title at Willow Springs

Brackenridge clinched the senior city golf championship Saturday defeating Jefferson in the final round 2 1 2 to 5 1 9. Brackenridge’s No 2, Weldon Bailey, halved late, McAtee contributed 2 1 2 points, and key scores from Haliman, Enridge, Seaholm and Payne secured the victory amid Jefferson’s injury absence of Hugh Dahlberg.

Willow Springs Brackenridge Jefferson Eagles Weldon Bafiay Bill Master McAtee Bayler Bailey Stanley Haliman Clarkenridge Statney Caldarhan George Seaholm Jimmy McTuhenney John Bob Payne Hank Wahrmund Wahrmuund Hugh Dahlberg Tefferson Tech

Chi Sox Sign Ags Captain in Landmark Move

May 20 reports Hob Williams captain and first baseman of Texas A and M college club will sign with the Chicago White Sox. He will report after school ends June 2. Williams helped Brenham High in a 1-2 loss to Texas, while Melvin Deutsch pitched six innings for the winners and Bobby Moers and Charney Haas homered.

Sollegh Station INS Hob (Letty) Williams Texas A Chicago White Sox Acoub Roy Largent Npar Williams Piffey Brenhames Acgles University of ‘Texas Melvin Deutsch Bobby Moers Ated Charney Haas

Yates Faces Tough Foes In British Golf Quest

Youthful Charlie Yates of Atlanta leads an American contingent at Hoylake as he aims to win the British Amateur Championship. He faces strong rivals including Ellsworth Vines and Powell Crichton Jr. amid uncertain weather and a large field, with expectations focused on a Yates versus Jim Bruen final potential.

Hoylake Eng Charlie Yates Atlanta Bobby Jeunes Wan Troon Scotland Dire Chapman Greenwich, Conn Powell Crighton Jr New York BH Holt Jr Syracuse N. Y Sat Philips Philadelphia Yates Vines Internation Fennix Tvars Chempions Yate Witlet Amonr Gale Lmnes

Elmendorf Lake Yields Big Catfish Report

A garbled field report notes Elmendorf Lake producing notable catfish. The fragment mentions local anglers, a fishing area, and a possible weigh-in or catch event, but details are unclear due to damaged text.

Elmendorf Elmrndord

Yates Faces Sloppy Practice Ahead of British Amateur

Yates of Atlanta Georgia struggles with form during a practice session in WMOY England on May 20 as he defends the British amateur championship. He shoots a 5 over par 74 after a shaky warm up, vows to rebound before his first match, while Irish champion Jim Bran impresses with a strong warm-up round and Greenwich’s Dilek Chapman also scheduled to play.

Wmoyuake England Rolfers Anxlieis Charley Yates Auanta Atonday Tsenrgia Karan de Moudas Yates Aiayte House Jim Bran Jongeclirse Bruenix Dilek Chapman Greenwich Conn

Hearney shoots 12 under par in round of 60

Charlotte May 20 Practicing for the National Open round of 60 at Myer Park Country club. Hearney posted 12 under par, breaking the course record with a wide margin.

Hearney Charlotte W. G CNB S Myer Park Country Club Cove Clylar Firatner Angurday Mix Alrokes

YMCA Sports Week Luminaries and School Programs

The YMCA outlines a week of sports including handball, tennis and squash, with matches led by Charles Rey and teams captained by Walter McAllister and Chives Maury. It notes youth registration for May and distribution of applications to public schools for boys ages 9 to 17 who cannot afford fees, under guidance from Richard Appry.

Wanddall Mondball Charles Rey Gal Hantall Walter McAllisive Baely Skarmy Henry” Land Bonen Pep Avorlen Rodihe Cenreleko Teo Chives Maury Renn Garza ANU Tia Shays Te Andin Tha Achoad Richard Appry

GoOOMMAN CLOSES IN ON RECORD BID IN NARROW MISS

The text describes a near miss by an athlete named GoOOMMAN in a long range event, coming within a slim margin of last year’s top mark and narrowly missing a timed goal. It compares to Cine dayal and mentions a Behe era total around 812 and $93 overall.

Tval Cinedayal Ciney Colin Ively

Crosetti Extends Streak To Longest Consecutive Games

New York May 20 Frankie Crosetti, Mets shortstop, extended his consecutive game streak to 268, surpassing all living players. The 23 year old appeared in his 268th straight game Saturday after playing the final 80 games of 1937, all games of 1938, and every game in 1939 thus far.

New York New York Yankees Lou Gehrig Yark Wolds Sraight Mets Frankie Crosetti Crosetti

Aggies Elect Four Captains At College Station

May 20 two major aid two minor sports teams as Texas A and Myvallece closed their seasons by holding their gavival dinners for next season. Durward Warner was eyed to lead the Aggie wage team, after serving as squadman the prior year. Shiels and Shirts headline pistol team leadership as the Aggies aim to improve on a historic season.

College Station Texas A Myvallece Durward Woody Dave Alsphock Brenham Bob Stone Holland Marty Koran Avelyn Robert FT Bob Dallas Restat Elighdie Foy Shiels Willam T. Dill Guy Jr Brady Aggie Isle Thin Ear Fighth Corps Engineers Units Willetts Randolph Hearst Lattes Guy

Gals Table Tennis Event Opens at Woodlawn

An elimination table tennis tournament for women begins at 7:40 a.m. at Woodlawn, held in Sanday near Woekiinwin Lake. Sponsored by the San Antonis Table Tennis Association with entry and admission details to be announced. Barathy Shey Ue last week hosted a round robin event for girls.

Woodlawn Sanday Ab Woekiinwin Lake Sum San Antonis Table Tennis Association Barathy Shey Gts

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