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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1946

Page

4

Robson and Barringer Die In Car Smash

Two top stock car racers died in a six vehicle collision on the Lakewood Park dirt track in Atlanta during a Labor Day fearsome six lap dash for first prize money of 3700. George Robson of Glendale California and George Barringer of Indianapolis and San Antonio were killed as their cars tangled and flew end over end near the pond. Teammates and onlookers rushed to assist as Devore suffered minor injuries and another driver Burt Bardowski sustained head lacerations. Robson, who had not won major events until May at Indianapolis, left two children behind. Barringer, 43, is survived by his widow.

Atlanta Lakewood Park Geore Robson Glendale Calif George Darringer Indianapolis San Antonio Tex. Z Robson Billy Devere Devore Barringer Huis Ning Barr Ted Horn Horn Otuh Joe Langley Dayton Ohio Hobson Florn Revore Burt Bardowski Gary Tad

Top Swatters Sorter Arrears Ms Bo A Aula

A fragmented note mentions arrears and a person named Ms Bo in a classroom setting. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear events or dates. The item reads like a brief public notice or internal record fragment with limited identifiable entities.

Unclear Sports Feats Highlight List Of Events

King Nawab, a 48 year old blind Hawaiian, swam 22 miles from Catalina to the mainland in 22 hours 2 minutes. Lombardo won the Gold Cup speedboat race at Detroit. Phillip Thor Henderson, 62, dies in Stonlywood. U S polo team to face Mexico at Westbury next Sunday. National rifle and pistol championships begin at Camp Perry, Ohio. Eight major league double headers draw 229156 paid admissions vs 265336 in Reds. Louis Unser wins Pikes Peak auto race in 15 minutes 22.7 seconds. Harlingen to hold Sept 6 meeting on organizing a Rio Grande baseball league. Budge Patty and Dob Fajenburg collide in national tennis. Edward Moylan defeats Frank Guern in five sets. Arwhvd favorite wins Washington Park handicap at 70% record. Southwest Conference practice opens with Texas A&M at 143 candidates, SMU 140, Texas 135. Baylor 146, Arkansas 103, Rice 34. Calf roping winner at Midland. St Joseph, Mo wins national semi pro title. Tom Shorty McWilliams resigns from US Military Academy. Other spring track and horse events noted behind.

King Nawab Catalina Island Band Teguer Guy Lombardo Detroit Phillip Thor Henderson Stonlywood Oegil Smith Stewart Tgichart Mike Plupps Peter Perkins United States Mexico Westbury Camp Perry Ohio Louis Unser Colorado Springs Pikes Peak Harlingen Chass O Rio Grande Valley Budge Patty Dob Fajenburg Minleh Frank Guern SCV Edward Moylan Washington Park Take Wing Fulllixtil Texas’ Aggies S. M Texas C.J Baylor Arkansas Rive Manfield Rankin Homer Pettigrew Gredy N.M Midland St. Joseph Whaita Kaw Carmicane Calif Wace Dons Tom “Shorty" McWilliams United States Miliury Academy Army Aly Rate Tony Gaysden State

Hogan Loot Now 35877 After comeback Open Win

Ben Hogan won the Golden State Open with a 275 total, rallying on holes 16 and 17 to overtake Chick Harbert. The victory lifted Hogan’s 1946 earnings to 35877, as he chose not to take part in next weekend’s winner-take-all invitational in Chicago.

Los Angeles Ben Hogan Hershey Ben Chick Harbert Hogan Harbert Chira U. S Lloyd Mangrum Sam Snead Herman Barron Byron Nelson Tracers Hread Prins Chick Murbers Durd Maugeam Ferman Auxer Jack Gage Jint Domaret Ero Sa Bere Flor Herman Betway Rau Puat Bunyan Nowicki Keon Harvey Haynes Poiana

Hornets win TriState Class B pennant led by Spencer Abbott

Charlotte Hornets claim TriState Class B pennant as manager Spencer Abbott posts his eleventh title, tying John McGrawn of the New York Giants for most flags won. Abbott earns a new record for organized baseball victories.

Charlotte N. C Charlotte Hornets Spencer Abou Abhoel John McGrawn New York Giants

Witte Hits 43rd Homer For Mud Hens In Split Doubleheader

Jerry Witte, former San Antonio slugger and San Antonio Army Service League star, belted a long homer for Toledo in the American Association. The Mud Hens split a Monday doubleheader with Columbus, continuing his strong power showing.

Jerry Witte San Antonio San Antonio Army Service Ieague Toledo The Mudhens Colurstus

Baseball stars spark openers and finales in erratic play

A garbled baseball roundup mentions Slaughter hitting a homer and two-run blast for a 4-2 Brooklyn win. Furillo and Judd turn the page with additional hits. Red Sox Ferriss wins as Detroit edge Chicago on a two-homer night. scattered names like Enos Slaughter Carl Furillo are cited amid a messy, punctuation-challenged recap of games and rallies.

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Ambaatuan Association Triumph in City Race Upsets

Teleda secures a 4-1 victory over Lawley 28 at Resumes City track event. Fycluadnalis % Limelight, Se Pua 2, leads early but Teleda holds late.

Ambauuan Association Teleda Lawley Resumes City

Where They Play Tuesday Major Baseball

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Archery Meet Awards Go To Oklahoma City Team

The 1947 Southern Archery Association tournament awarded to Oklahoma City after the 18th event. L. Thomas was elected president. Howard Hinson of Birmingham and Pine Bluff led officials. Archers won men’s, women’s, and mixed team trophies. John Sanders won the men’s title and Lucie Gourley claimed the women’s title from Tulsa Oklahoma.

Birmingham Asa Southern Archery Association Oklahoma City L. ‘Thomas City Howard Hinson Pine Bluff ATK John LD Sanders Lucie Gourley Fulsa Okla

Fight results across cities and names with multiple knockouts

A fragmented listing of boxing results including Baltanre sat Baltimar against Stown Rae Bert Lytell, Vie Pleintan knocked out in New York, Briley in N Yi Clove Briley, Dolphin in Syracuse, Ted Chrinit, Nick Stic in Springfield, and others with numerous place names and partial scores.

Baltanre Sat Baltimar Gegen Stownrae Bert Lytell Quitland Calif Brooklen—Morris Ket Roy Iva Vie Pleintan New York Ryracnat N. Yi

Atlanta Needs 3 To Cinch First

The Atlanta Crackers needed three more victories to clinch the Southern Association title. With seven games left for Atlanta and six for Memphis, a three game win streak would give a half game margin even if Memphis won all six. A Labor Day doubleheader loss to New Orleans left Atlanta with a four game lead as Chattanooga and Memphis split results.

Associated Proag Atlanta Crackers Southern Association Megphis Chicks New Orleans Chattanooga

Brooklyn Defeats Philadelphia In Uneven Baseball Tilt

Brooklyn 4 Philadelphia 2 as pitchers Verban and McCormick lead stifling defense. Reeve, Medwick, Tabor, and Newsome contribute key hits. Umpires Gostz Jord and Real officiate. attendance listed at 13,351.

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