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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1938

Page

6

Padres Seek Sheep Sports in Shreveport Series Lead

The San Antonio team, riding a strong pace despite two infielders out, aims for a clean year-series sweep at Tech Field against Shreveport. Bill Trotter seeks his eighth win, with Bill Bivin opposing him for the Sports. Kimberlin has aided a pitching surge, winning six of his last seven starts, as Shreveport’s Junie Barnes battles a lefty duel and Rhein drives early runs for San Antonio.

San Antonio Ball Club Shreveport Tech Field Bill Trotter Bill Bivin Trotter Taylor Bob Muncrief Ihoes Beaumont Dowbir Kimberlin Harry Kimerlin Siam Browns Dallas Junie Barnes Shreveportis

Army Tennis Stars Shine Despite Injuries

Johnny Berardine broke the first joint of his right little finger the night before and will miss 10 days to a month. Bus Payton filled in at first base delivering veteran play and a spectacular catch while Jess Newman sat out after dental surgery. The Missions fell short of a 1008 crowd, with two decisive double plays ending a jam-packed game.

Johnny Berardine Bus Payton Jess Newman Knobholy Gang Newman iThursday Naylor

Missions Box Shreveport near Uy 2 WE Turey

A baseball game report details players and actions including Rung, Waleh, Rucin, Fleming, Walsh, and Krinb. Notes base hits, stolen bases, double plays, and runs with pitchers Barnes and Kim. Time 2 45, umpires Passarine and Major, attendance near 200%.

Shreveport Milter Pritt Greelee Benue Antonio Waleh Rucin Srhareio Twerbaae

East Texas League Battery Rosters and Standings Recap

East Texas League listings show numerous battery pairings and player names across teams including Kilgore, Birmingham, Little Rock, Knoxville, and Memphis links. The fragment mentions batteries like Revies and Carter, Henner and Bettaring, Sharpe and Mowers, with multiple city venues and roster notes across the league.

Texerkusa Falentwe Balleriess Vaviy Svilliams and Andrews Kilgore OWL Jwerl and Bush Vandsdal Wii Spell Benierwon OH Worf Bauer Wihaex Carr Minsik Lewis Tait Keating Brownire Revies Carter Coloser Katkaveci Henner and Bettaring Beckton and Wehneis Birmingham Knoxville Carvin Blake Kimball Pabh Georse

Tulsa Hurler to Knoxville Smokies

Knoxville Tenn May 46 A Houston based baseball report notes Whitey Campbell a left handed hurler has been obtained by the Knoxville Smokies from the Tulsa club of the Texas League Edgar Allen secretary of the Southern association ub

Knoxville. Tenn Whitey Campbell Knoxville Smokies Tulsa Texas League Edgar Allen Southern Association

Texas Baseball Leaders and Player Statistics Report

A compact summary listing batting and pitching leaders from Texas teams including Clarke Dallas Fleming Beaumont and Epps Houston among others. Highlights show top bases, hits, home runs, stolen bases, runs batted in and strikeouts with players from Tulsa Beaumont San Antonio Fort Worth and Dallas noted for standout numbers.

Baal Healey Clerke, Co Rune Schiny Tulsa Beaumont Clarke Dallse Pact Dat Rev. BR Dallas Sleming Beaumonti Epps Houston Fleming Semin Berardino San Antonio Shreveport Gryska Thomas Hillim Oslanoma Gi Reid Fork Worth Glistto Vitalins Brilleart Oklahoma City Kowalski Benet

Wrestling results recap from Marshall and Los Angeles bouts

In a compact card the Associated Press notes Bi Lewis and Steve Crasher Caray report Ireland defeated Averett by decision while Marshall was disqualified for tossing Casey. Joe Sevoldi of Los Angeles earned a decision over Ali Baba after a dispute with the referee in Turkey.

Associated Press Bi Lewis Steve Crasher" Caray Ireland Averett Marshall la Junta Cole Casey Los Angeles Joe Sevoldi Ali Baba Turkey Ali Bua

Army Tennis Nears Close Finalists Decide Title at San Antonio Club

Finalists in the annual Army tennis singles will be settled Thursday at the San Antonio Country Club with the title match slated for Friday. Four players remain, two from Kelly Field and two from Fort Sill, after Wednesday’s round of four. Pvt. Lawrence F. West of Kelly beat Lieut. T R Conner of Fort McIntosh 0 6 5 and meets the Davis Moody winner in the other semifinal. Capt. J A McCloskey of Fort Sill and Col. Eugene Smith of Kelly also advanced in the lower bracket. The singles and doubles champions earn spots in the national Army tournament at West Point June 15. Capt. J W Andrew of Randolph Field, last year’s semi-finalist, cannot compete due to family illness.

Army San Antonio Field Fort Sill Morine Lawrence F. West Kelly T. RB. Conner Fort McIntosh Lieut. W. Davis Pfe. A. Moody Randolph A. McCloskey J. W. Andrew Andrew

Reduced field at Indianapolis 500 may limit car starters

Indianapolis May 26. The prospect of a reduced field for the 500-mile speedway race on May 30 grows as extra qualifying trials proceed. Nineteen cars, all with big name drivers, have qualified. only Kelly Petillo is missing. Mechanical troubles hindered several entries, and a newer rear-engine design failed to start. Warneke set to rejoin the St. Louis Cardinals in Cincinnati Friday.

Indianapolis Kelly Petillo Los Angeles Petillo Feticlo Harry Reeder Leon Duray Harry Miller Billy Winn Pittsburgh Railbirds Pop Speedway Tarlo Nuvolari Hallan Duiyer New York Warneke ST. Louis Lon Warnege St. Louis Cardinals Wil Cincinnati Nelals Reds

HRS and WILSON Favored in Austin Golf Semi Finals

In Austin on May 28 two former Texas Municipal Women’s Golf Association champions, Mrs. J Lee Wilson of San Antonio and Mrs. Jan Parnell of Dallas, advanced to the semi finals. Wilson beat Mrs Aubrey Tuttlebee 2 and 1, while Parnell topped Mrs E P Hemphill 3 and 1. The final matches set for tomorrow feature Mrs Wilson against Miss Bug Grant and Mrs Deleurto facing Mrs Parnell.

Austin J. Lee Wilson I San Antonio Jan Parnell Dallas Jevorites Texas Municipal Wilson Aubrey Tuttlebee Bug Grant Verre F. B. Angalis Tuttlebee EH. Webs Wiken

Local Softball League Reports Busy Wednesday Night

Industrial 2 Division games featured Swift Co and others with numerous hits and forfeits. Batters like Quintanili and Castro led offense while pitchers Garza and Montemayor logged solid work as teams from Ames Hawks and others competed at San Pedro Park and nearby fields.

Softball Association Dlvision Swift & Co FONTH Bopae Jimines Kiteforth and Sanchez Quintare Juarse Ingles Felix Peche Bamines Martines Maldnado Chul Garter Rechy Vampet Orsinger Motor'Cy Toudouze Furn Rowland Keller Gonzales M_Gonzales Gingles Rophsion Brown Helmet Glassen Roxy Huerta Sallican Fuller Oliveres M. Gonsaley Anderson Auge Packéra Garden Clesners Rodriguez An Boyd Montemayor Olivara Estrello R. Rodrigue Rodriguez Swobenska Garcia Vela Peron Ames Iture Lesaue San Pedra ‘Park Zenith Radio Va Union 138 San Antonio

Big Spring Women Run First Round in Invitational Golf

In Big Spring Texas on May 26 players began first round play at the annual Big Spring women's invitation golf tournament. The event gathers local clubs and notable players, with competition underway as clubs reported scoring and pairings for the day.

Big Spring Texas

Texas Valley League Clubs Shine In Midweek Action

In Tuesday night play Kew and Brownsville Charros split results as Houston and Rutland stars lead. McAllen Cardinals edged Palms 11 to 7 while Harlingen Spudders blanked Harlingen Hubs 4 to 1 behind Finger’s pitching and Kina’s homer.

Kew Ollera Cain Geblad Brownsville Ueto Nuri Oller Hela Browomikey Astiby Rutland Housman Tarwan McAllon Patt Cardinals Wednewlay Dagk Hartung MrAllen Palms Fresh Loriien Red Birda Trylor Pac Palma McAllen Creel Arnold D'Anunio Hartumk Bernstein Kopp Haringee Toisey Finger Corpus Chelsti Harlingen Spudders Wrrthy Jones Husee Manuel Kina Roux Christ Finger and Whitney Austr Fisher

Adamick Knocks Out Ettore In Fourth Round

Philadelphia May 26 Jimmy Adamick a heavyweight protege from Midland Michigan knocked out Al Ettore of Philadelphia in the fourth round. Adamick weighed 190 1 3 and Ettore 194. The decisive punch came at 3 12 of the frame ending the bout with Ettore on the canvas. Referee Jack Dempsey counted him out as the crowd watched in silence. It was a return match following Adams prior decision over Ettore at Detroit.

Philadelphia Jimmy Adamick Jack Kearns Midland I Mica al Ettore Ettore Jack Dempsey Ughi Ademick Detroit

Eagle Links Crew Winner in City Championship Playoff

Golfers from Brackenridge High School capped the city championship by defeating the defending champion Jefferson Mustangs in two playoff matches at Willow Springs. Saturday’s tourney ended in a 6-6 tie, forcing two halves to be replayed. Charles Cuff beat Charles Taylor, Bill Furlong Jr. split points with W. G. Lagerquist, and Brackenridge finished with a 4 1/2 to 1 2/3 point margin over Jefferson.

Brickinridge High School Jefferson Mustangs Willow Springs Charles Cuff Brackenridge Chares ‘Taylor Jefferson Bill Furlong Jr Eagle W. G. Lagerquist Jedls

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