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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1941
Page
15
Indiapolis May 22 Twenty one starters were listed for the 500 mileIndy pace Memorial Day with twelve qualifying and riders racing for spots. Paul Russo of Kenosha Wisconsin led the way with 125.087 mph, Kelly Petillo of Los Angeles and Tommy Hennershire of Readham Pa also posted fast qualifying runs.
Bt Louis May 22 The Cardinals reduced to the National League player limit after releasing two rookie pitchers to minor league farm clubs Henry Gornicki pitched a one hit shutout against Philadelphia and went to Rochester of the International League while John Grodzicki who had two wins and one loss went to Columbus of the American Association Both players were with Rochester last season
In a sparse note from the region several clubs including Borger Clovis and Faith are listed in the Pacific Coast League context with references to Western TaN and midseason scheduling. No clear results or dates are provided.
Two spine tingling murder mysteries lead the Empire theater Friday. Horror Intent stars Dick Toran Peggy Moran and Leo Carrilli with a buried treasure theme. Monster features Lon Chaney Jr with Lionel Atwill Anne Nagel and others in the cast.
Andy Hardy's Private Secretary opens at the Palace theater Friday starring Mickey Rooney, Lewis Blone, Paul Holden, and introducing Kathryn Grayson. The story features Andy's latest woman troubles as he works with his secretary and Polly Benedict amid new arrivals from the East including Tan Himter and Todd Ka.
A noisy, fragmentary ad parody from Alamo City Baseball Club Gentlemen and others touts movable fences and public address gimmicks to boost crowds. It mentions Jay 4 IBHPEMING MOVABLE FENCE CORPORATION and several San Antonio and New York names, with derisive quips about crowd listening and club management.
Texas League action shows Oklahoma City scoring 19 and Fort Worth 9 as Parrish and Bayriah yield runs. Gann and Speer split pitching duties with several double plays and stolen bases noted, while numerous players receive hits and RBI across the innings.
The Box notes Anderson, son of Mr and Mrs F B Anderson, will receive a chemical engineering degree at the University of Texas next week. Frank has been elected to four honorary engineering fraternities and is active in mathematics, while nursing a bad cold. BILL GREET, field executive for the Boy Scouts, is in town for a visit. Bob Owens of Austin is in town and others at Randolph Field report transfers, promotions, and assignments.
Hollywood May 22 The agile Zorina arrives at Paramount to shoot a Technicolor screen test for Louisiana Purchase the stage role she created. Buddy de Sylva schedules the visit around the New York premiere, with stars like Bob Hope and Irving Cummings attached. The piece notes rival interest from Warners and praises Zorina’s premiere as she travels with industry chatter on Mary Astor, Bette Davis, Rita Hayworth, Linda Darnell, Ty Power and others in Hollywood gossip.
Atlanta on May 22 reports Charlotte Yates a 22 year old golfer from Atlanta is inducted into the army. The brief notice notes his status as a former golf star and records the ceremony and the soldierly assignment. The item reads like a clipped social news snippet from the era.
Walter Winchell on Broadway profile sketches a glamorous nightclub idol named Ane, detailing her distaste for public attention, pricey outfits, and guarded personal life. The piece notes her New Year Eve habits, social circles, and distant relationship with fashion pages and critics.
Judy Canova headlines the Texas Wheeler stage presentation of Sis Hopkins with Bob Crosby Charles Butterworth and Jerry Colonna. She clowns through family strife after moving in with a cousin and his wife and later at college where comic chaos ensues alongside supporting stars Susan Hayward Katharine Alexander Elvin Allman and others. A Mickey Mouse cartoon screens with the feature.
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