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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1940

Page

14

Ags Open Campaign With Traditions-Breaking Hope

JEEP OATES reports Texas A&M trains for a breakthrough after 15 years of defending Southwest Conference repeats. Homer Norton leads a 56-man squad into preseason drills with two daily sessions and intense conditioning as school opens. The piece notes schedule tweaks, rival assessments, and notable players including Ernie Fannell and Henry Houser, plus campus practice fields and recent campus updates.

Jeep* Oates College Dir Kyle Fief KeAford Athleve Tannels Ernie Fannell Eric Marty Bell S. M. U. Mustangs Homer Norton

Yankees Dominate Washington in 3-Hit Win

New York pitchers hold Washington to 10 hits as Joe Kra kaukas loses. Joe Gordon and Tommy Henrich homer for the Yankees, boosting their record to 18-3 in 21 games and keeping them five games behind Cleveland in the pennant chase.

NEW York Yankees Wishington Wid Auby Donald Senators Joe Krakauskas Joe Gordon Tommy Henrich Gordon Henrich Washington Travis Myer Santoré Lanto Yanks Cleveland Indians Chicago Béore Wartlaxton ELO AL Bisiahe Begfe Walker Henrlensre Treviado Ai Maviners Sanforéih Gige Nag Zane Haynesp SaxBerly Alinzte Curisuelo waWeat Crovetti Aucratice Dosmid Crogetti Seutord Currasquel Travia Bnges Donald Krakauskun

Red Sox Edge Athletics In Teed Up Victory

Red Sox win a close game against the Athletics as Foxton leads with four hits and Boston scores late to pull ahead. Doerr drives in key runs and DiMaggio and Johnson contribute in a tense matchup at Philadelphia with strong pitching from Bagby and Caster. Attendance around four thousand.

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Dean Kimbrough advances Abilene prospects with check pledge

Dean Kyle O Joe reports a fundraising check from Bean for 1 lb that carries good wishes to the L A Boys Club. Gardin Simmons preparing Abilene, Aug. Head Coach Frank Kimbrough leads Hardin-Simmons Cowboys in a five year ledger. Oran E J Esle, chair, will approve 1940 season plans as 42 varsity players, including 17 lettermen, are said to be in shape for workouts and the season start after his resignation.

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Schedule Favors Yanks In Race Down Stretch

In a tight pennant chase the New York Yankees gain advantage as the window narrows. The Reds lead the Dodgers by seven in the NL standings with 32 games left, while the Indians trail top squads by two and 64?. The Yankees, riding a 18 of 21 run, face a lighter remaining slate including two with Cleveland and three with Detroit. The Indians and Tigers face tougher schedules with several remaining encounters against Boston Chicago Washington and St Louis.

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Farly drills at Edison in daily practice routine

Edison football prep continues with early drills and light workouts as coachs organize the week. The squad works on fundamentals and conditioning ahead of a planned rededication practice, with emphasis on discipline and team cohesion during the lead up to upcoming games.

Red hitters power Cubs past Reds in late ninth win

Lombardi delivers a ninth inning single to cap a 5 4 comeback as the Cubs beat the Reds. Walters started for Chicago and contended with Pasteau, while Leiber and Werber contributed on offense. Final line: Chicago 6 Cincinnati 1 in hits noted. Walters earned the win in a tense late rally.

Incinnate NSI Ertile Lombardi Mom Redan Eitan Cubs Chaude Pranbug Ecokine Ile Barty Watters Vande Pore Lom Vardt Beees Walters Bail Bom Wininer O.A Werber Stekianrt Glarnivehae Meyeraee Mattiewse Walterep Passeaun Totua Potala Collind Passeau Aise Passean Leiber M.metermick Waiters lLomberdi Collins Walters Glezsum jMattick Flack Lamy Bardi Nigholson Mi. McCormick Pasteau Walter Frey

Eight races at McQueeney regatta draw strong crowd

San Antonio boating association stages a clIt regatta at Lake Breeze Camp Lake McQueeney aiming for a show rivaling the Southern divisional meet. With division races Sunday at Austin the AAIA is confident many top hydroplane and glass boats stars will travel from Lake McQueeney.

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International League game update with mixed results

In a clear but garbled report, Toronto, Sidotzeal Ti, Pochister, and Bullsio each posted three points while Jerry City scored eight and Syrac Newerk faced Buffoly. Details and context are unreadable due to OCR issues.

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Hunters Schedule Of Sunrises For San Antonio Area

Local season opens September 13 with official sunrise and sunset times for San Antonio and area. Weather bureau provides CST times to aid hunters and reduce calls.

San Antonio Weather Bureau San Antooia Area

Dodgers Battle Giants In Tight Brooklyn Win

The Brooklyn Dodgers edged the New York Giants 3 to 1 in a nine pitcher duel. Ray Joiner allowed the decisive run in the seventh as Reiser scored after Camilety’s bases loaded hit. Casey was the winning pitcher while Walt Brown took the loss. Attendance 12,800.

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Valo Sold to Athletics by Wilmington Team

Wilmington outfielder Elmer Valo, star in the Susquehanna State League, was sold to the Philadelphia Athletics on Saturday. Valo, 19, will report for spring training. The move was announced from Wilmington with undisclosed terms.

Wilmington Elmer Valo Satturday Philadelphia Athletica Farean Sim Valo

Fitzsimmons Chased First Time in Sixteen Years

Brooklyn fans saw pitcher Fitzsimmons ejected for the first time in 16 major league seasons as umpire Rick Campbell ruled him out after a heated dispute over a call at a Dodgers game. Manager Len Durocher also emerged from the dugout amid the confrontation.

Fitzsimmons Brooklyn Aus Oye Rick Campbell Pred Fitzsimmons P Rame Pittsimmons Flist Camp ‘Bell Pete Coscarart Dodgers Bates Campbell Len Durocher

Stengel Nixes Sale of Miller to Cubs

Chicago August 31 INS Shortstop Eddie Miller to the Cubs is definitely off, Cage Stengel manager of the Bees said today. Last June the Bees were pressed for cash and rumors spread that Miller might be sold to the Cubs. Earlier Braton sold catcher Al Lopez to Pittsburgh and infielder Tony Carcinella to New York, easing financial pressure.

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Amateur Ball Players Schedule Tidbits From Local Field

Local amateur baseball note lists Produce Row Eagles at Thyo'a rate Sunday. Dairyland basaballars vs New Braunfels Tozers at Landamack New Brauable 3 30 Sunday and 8 30 Monday. Hint Welle Sparta and St Gr tard play Sunday at Reich term firth.

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Boston Bees batter Phillies in treble homer victory

Boston Bees beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6 to 3 with homers by Chet Ross Eddie Mitz and others. Phillies tied with a two run rally in the seventh before Boston answered with three runs in the seventh, Berres, Sullivan and Glossop key hits.

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Dodgers Call In Ten From Minors

Brooklyn Dodgers recalled ten players from farm clubs including Montreal and Louisville affiliates. Catcher Tey Guiliana, outfielder Charley Gilert, and pitchers Steve Rachunok Max Macon and others reported to report next season. Some Medial players could join if Montreal fails to enter the league.

Brooklyn Brooklyn Dodgers Montreal Fine ‘International Wtague Louisville American Association Awithe Mentreal Tey Guiliana Charley Gilert Steve’ ‘Rachunok Max Macon George Staller Don Ross Dil Crouch iRemp Wicker Forest Presnail

Playoff in South Central Opens Sunday in Texas League

Weimar Wildcats host Burkscheidt as the South Central Texas League championship begins in a best two of three series. Fred Towett and Frank Peters bring the Yorkum Toms against Bill Midkitt’s Indians with first pitch at 3:30.

Weimar S. J. Burkscheil Weimar Wildcats Irish Fred Towett Frank Peters Yorkum Toms Bill Midkitt Indians

Baseball Standings and Results Noted

Snapshot shows uneven standings with Cincinnati edging Chicago 5 to 4 and New York defeating Boeinn 9 to 4 while St Louis at Pittsburgh faces call. Local notes imply Saturday games and unsettled outcomes in early season standings.

Saterday Seolty Cincinnati Chicago New York & Boeinn Palladelphia St. Laue Plitcaburel Call

Unclear fragmentary sports card prompts weekend games

Local listings show scattered matchups including teams from Washington New York Boston Philadelphia and Chicago with various city abbreviations and unclear scores. The text reads as a jumble of team names places and partial scores, lacking coherent event details.

Texas Junior College football squad rolls into season under Kieffer

Seguin Texas November. Coach G F Kieffer leads a large freshmen contingent as the team prepares for a fall schedule. Returning lettermen include Paul Gits Yorklawe Billy Brown and Duke Cummings. The Bulldogs open September 28 against Smiths Western Pirates at Georgetown. Muskrat notes follow.

Paul Gits Yorklawe Billy Brown Duke Cummings Loling Donald Schroeter Runge Tonls Wright Bushop Charles Ehrhardt de Heuin Rusty Reynolds Allen Academy Kieffer Bulldogs Smiths Westernr Pirates Georgetown

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