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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1939

Page

11

Bonetti Falls Short In Bid For Pitching Record

In Los Angeles Bonetti, ex St Louis Browne, sought to break Christy Mathewson’s 110 year old pitching control mark. His streak ended at 64 innings when a walk was issued in the ninth against the Hollywood Seals. Bonetti, who will report to the Chicago Cubs next season, had entered July 26 with strong wins for the Mets in the Pacific Coast League.

Los Angeles UPI Christy Mathewson Mathewson Los Angelea Bass Fo Hollywood Bonetti St. Louls Browne Chicago Cubs Francisco Seals Mets Pacific Coast Teague

Three Judges Named For San Antonio Dog Show

The San Antonio Kennel Club will use three judges for its annual dog show October 14 15 at Municipal Auditorium after a Friday night club meeting. Fred Al Clark of Racine and H D Simons of Dansville will judge the first variety group and dachshunds respectively, with Tavis G Spencer of Dallas and G W Glebe of Glen Allen sharing overall judging. E W Leach of Minneapolis returns as show superintendent. Entry list nears 800, with 257 dogs entered the 4988 event.

San Antonio G. W. Glebe Glen Alyn Jon E. W. Leach Minneapolis Ex Boots

Canning Bernhard Girls Net Final at National Tennis

In Philadelphia on September 2 Pat Canning of Alameda California and Helen Bernhard of New York reach the national girls final. Bernhard defeats Loury Brough of Los Angeles 2-6 6-3 while Canning stops Doris Hart of Miami 6-3 5-7 6-3 in semifinals.

Philadelphia Pat Canning Alameda Cali Helen Bernhard New York Miss Bernhard Loury Brough Los Angeles Miss Canning Doris Hart Miami

Gan Antonio Gut Club Aims Weekend Trap Practice

Gan Antonio Gut club traps to be open all day Saturday for practice rounds. The club plans a weekly shoot on Sunday, with events scheduled at the usual locations and times.

Gan Club Gan Antonio Gut

Unclear OCR sports card with scattered names and codes

Fragmented list of players, teams, and numbers in an OCR page. No cohesive event or result is readable, but several proper names and alphanumeric codes appear alongside scattered scores and positions.

Australians poised to clash with U S in Davis Cup

Bromwich and Riggs head the Australian and American teams as the United States and Australia prepare for the 1939 Davis Cup challenge round in San Antonio. Bromwich meets Riggs at Merlon Cricket Club while Quist faces Parker, amid war anxieties and a ceremonial draw led by Brookes and Ward.

Haverford Wiether United States Australia John Bromwich Australaa Bobby Riggs San Antonio Merlon Cricket Club Adrian Quist Frankie Parker Walter Fate Bromwich Quist U. S Pate Jet Hunt Jack Kramer Riggs Riggs Ys, Quist Monday Will Bring Together Riggs Amony Bobby Parker Brookline Mass Yugoslavia Norman Brookes Australian Lawn Tennis Association Holcombe Ward

Baseball Box Score Fragment With Odds and Ends

Scattered lines show a National League game with players like Nicholson Lavagette and Pressnell. Chicago defeats Brooklyn 6 to 3 on a seesaw scoring line, with Pressnell noted for striking out and taking the loss.

Neory Yuna Nicholson Russell Lavagette Alancuso Bartell Leiver Uwiebese Hita Hermann Nicholson Oma Runa Mancao Leiber Sacrifices Russel Chicago Brooklyn Dase Balla Presswell Breach Freasnell Bila Ott Pressnell Hollingsworth Hone Hall Bianrush

Goodman Dawson Reach Arcola Finals in Tournament

Goodman of Arcola and Dawson of Hollywood advance to the Arcola country club invitation tournament final. Goodman defeated William Dear dy 7 and 4 in round one and Charles Clare 5 and 4 in the semis, while Dawson beat Wilson Fohr 3 and 2 and Arthur Vreeland 8 and 7 to reach the final.

Argola Nn. v Johnny Grechany Omaha Neb John W. Dawson Hollywood Gaul Will Revenuel Goodman Willian 'Y Dear Dy Montclair Davao Wilson Fohr Norwood Dawson Narata Urine Charles Clare Hnee Brook Conn Bayson Arthur Vreeland Ridgewood

Insurance covers San Antonio high school athletes this year

San Antonio high schools announce a new insurance policy for athletes promising medical service and hospitalization coverage. Athletic Director Chaad Kellam says the district will pay medical bills for sports injuries, standardizing costs year to year despite past variations.

San Antonio Chaad Kellam Ita Kellam Tin School Ststens Attintes Ars

DiMaggio Aims for .400 Batting Average and RBI Lead

Joe DiMaggio of the Yankees contends for the league batting title with a .400 average after a late-season surge, driving in six runs in a 11-8 win over the Indians. The Red Sox stumble as Detroit and New York pull further from Boston, while Dodger Beeliers split a double header with the Cubs. Hartnett breaks a catcher record in the nightcap as the league races toward the finish.

Jee Williams Jimmie Foxx Boston Red Sox New York Cleveland Indians Dintagelo MLB Willams DiMaggio Fiee Foxa Leph Bob Pulter Alstayentictn Inlang Harry Else Brooklyn Dodgers Bill Posedel Palllies Boston Bees Larry French Cubs Nut Little Vita Tamilis Nurling Maninger Gabby Hartnett Ray Schalk

New Gold Cup Records Loom in Detroit Regatta

Detroit Sept 2 Hydros prepare for Gold Cup tests with five open 725 inch piston events and 30 mile heats planned. Notable entries include Notre Dame and drivers Dan Atenn and Dan Foster from San Francisco, with boats from Lou Fageal Akron Harbarger and others. Count Thea Rosal missing due to Europe race. Herb Metcalfson return with Notre Dame.

Thea Rosal Italy Europe Detroit Dan Atenn San Francoise Dan Foster San Franciscn Lou Fageal Dal Lang Marino Calif A. L Harbarger Atl Et V Akron Ohio M. J. Cowpers Mercury Loulsville Warnie Anderson Warne Alsa Louisville Ernie Wilson Simmons Sin Greenawen

DiMaggio and Mize Top Batters in Major Leagues

Joe DiMaggio and Johnny Mize lead the major league hitting races as the week ends, with DiMaggio rising from .402 to .408 and Mize of St. Louis climbing to .380. In the American League, Foxx slips as DiMaggio gains advantage. in the National League, Mize maintains momentum and Arnovich falls from third.

New York Joe Dimiggio Johnny Mize DiMageto Leighe Jimnny Foxx Boston Red Sox Mize St. Louis Syith Morrie Aynovich Sanking Beanie Zeke Bonora New York Giants Sinter Qhagce Risers Ici Mize Arnovil Fathiphin St Lewin Bunnras Sone York Si Garma Roatan Az Hasipatt Best Ago Gaindaan Muir Pipe Az i

Standings Update for Fevilay de Woowtrly League

The standings show Antonia leading with 7 runs in 10 innings and a 2 to 7 mark, while Bot Werth sits at 3, Beaumont at 2, Okiobwow City at 4, and additional teams listed with unclear records. The fragment indicates a regular season table with mixed results and partial scores.

Fevilay de Woowtrly An Antonia Msn Eatleh Lenin Bot Werth Beaumont Okiobwow City

Sailors To Port Lavaca Race Weekend Schedule

Local harbor event features sailors from Port Lavaca and Houston with entries from Norman, Rudy Herwick, Port Jayne, Victoria, and Kingsville. Racing opens Saturday at 3 p.m. with an 18-foot class, nine-mile wind up Sunday starting at 3 p.m. No admission fees for spectators.

Fon San Antonio Kingsville Rottote

Chaotic Fight Results Include Knockouts and Points

A garbled summary of boxing matches lists numerous fighters and venues from New York to Milwaukee. It mentions technical knockouts and decisions, with scattered names such as Walter Poney, Bruno, Garelsan, and Ahlberg, alongside city references and unclear scoring.

Ramag Chiho Alyazer Tapa Tommy Ricco Jursee City Lurie Beaot AL Roll Newe York Wdl Honoluiu New York Wwalter Poney O Woods Fuanilo Bruno Mit Hrooklyn Hollywood Timmy Garelsan Reune Ahlberg

Undefined playful club note sparks puzzled chatter

An unclear OCR fragment mentions Fidtey and Frankes Caln Anil Bilyeatrl with garbled terms and a delayed entry. The text references an American Association context and names several unusual strings, leaving the main event hard to determine but indicating a local or club-based note with delayed participation.

American Association Poluvinns Eee Fidtey and Frankes Caln Anil Bilyeatrl

O Brien Stars for Eagles in Hershey Exhibition Clash

In Hershey Pennsylvania on September 2 the Philadelphia Eagles led by end Davey O’Brien face the Frankford Yellow Jackets in a rare pay game in central Pennsylvania. O’Brien, off to a slow start this season, is expected to lift the offense and recapture form from last year.

O'Brien Hershey Atietts Piladelphia Eagles Davey O'Brien Frankford Yellow Jackets Pennsylvania Texas Christian

Rattlers Show Promise in Exhibition

Johnny Janes reports at Eaglefield that St Marys University’s Rattlers show defensive strength but uneven offense in an intra-squad game. Sandig and Tolliver starred, Duighe and Lovke standout backs, with Gorn and Buchanan solid at ends. Simms’ single wing and reserves will decide fall outcomes.

Johnny Janes Eaglefield J. C Mose St. Marys University St. Mary's Rattlers St. Mary's Boys Simms Sandig Curtis Sandig Spain Mayt Boy San Adelonio Sim Smith Derg Lovke Ashton Duighe Nederlands Tex Tolliver Mel Lean Dalgteen Joly Lelliver C. F. Lyte Allee Rene Mouton Atk Wild Ski Ami Red Gorn Paul Buchanan Arkangar Homer Burkett John Kessinger xXegaliger Burkett Merrith Wentz Lucian Young- Llond Hetty Tom McQuillen Joan McGowan Walker Coleman Wid Fuller Rogers Hlossel Big Wente Daigle Tolliver Reds Montal Rip Miler Refugia Tom Golley Miller Whites Oakley Appeeny Ana Simms Waterbny

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