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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1940

Page

8

Houston Edges Beaumont in Texas league playoff clash

Houston won 6-2 over Beaumont to take a 2 0 lead in the playoff series at Beaumont Sam Nahem started for Houston while Virgil Trucks was slated for Beaumont Howard Pollet pitched well for Houston allowing a few early runs before relief hurlers shut down the Exporters A crowd of 7200 watched as Houston totaled 19 hits and Beaumont pitchers struggled early and late.

Houston Beaumont Howard Pollet Fine Teller Hank Nowak Pollet Jong

Shaughnessy Playoff Hopefuls Highlight Western NIT Style Odds

The report outlines Shaughnessy playoff contenders from the Pacific Coast League with Seattle and Oakland clashing for a $10,600 prize and the president's cup. Murray Dickson is tipped for the Cardinals next season as Burt Blanton’s rotation faces Leberthe mise, while Columbus edges Minnesota for the final spots. Davis and Trautman note weather washed out several games and attendance surpassed a million, with the season wrapping amid mixed results across leagues.

Amprican Association Kensss City Wives Columbus Minnienda Daly Meyer Little Yeakeer Don Hendrickson Blues Araing Minnesotis Walter Tauscher Columbua Murray Dickson Baserass Association Aspociated Seattle Tatuiets Pacific Coast Baseball Charpiona Oakland Oaks’ Park Sheughnessy Los Angeles Angels San Heo Rainiers Oaks Seattle Saa Angelos San Diego Parks Shaughnessy

Parthenon of Athens an Icon of Architectural Mastery

The Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens dating from the fifth century B C stands as the most perfect edifice, reflecting refined optical corrections by builders. Subtle column axes incline inward, creating simple harmony and majestic beauty, later used as a powder magazine by the Turks and damaged by a Venetian bomb during the 1837 siege, with future note on a horse that thrives on fruit.

Athens Greece

Tech Football Seeks Passing Edge in 15-AA Cage

Eastern League preview notes Tech football relies on Ramos and Lawrence to spark the offense as eight “green” backs compete. Captain Lawrence leads returning five lettermen alongside guards Gill and Garza and 100-pound tackle Pirotina. Sisco and Pirotina mix for tackle. Hoagland and Gonzales headline the line. The Buffs open at Ben Angelo then face a 15-AA schedule with Jett Davis and Brackenridge on the road, culminating in Burbank at home.

Littleman Ramos Jimmy Lawrence Tech Geach Harry Fouke Fouke USUI Jade Lawrence Ramos i Robert Gill Avelino Garza Frank Pirotina Aqueximen Robert Bisco Hiram Wayne Campbell Lee Carrola Johnny Gonzales Peter Elias Pirotina Sisco Lee Hoagland Edward Gon Deck Oscar Vails R. E. Hawkes Tom Haslet Marvin Jones Clemente Nero Gilbert Lopez Arthur Gatela Tearm Johnny Hace Remos Jimmy Dukes Ferdie Semlinger Tony Beltram Brackenridge Womens Robert Felan Jim Guimby Arthur Asuceiationawill Han- Magers Nonnan Conyers Foyle Uch Ben Angelo Buffs Jett Davis Houston Abitone Stadium xKerrvile Laredo xHarlandale Sadium Jeff Davis Burbank Brackenridge BAEN

Atlanta Cracker Final Round in Booth m Playoff

Atlanta and Nashville reach the final round of the Booth m association playoff to decide who meets the Texas League champion in the Dixie series. The second round kicks off tonight in Nashville as Atlanta edged Memphis three games to two with a ninth inning run sparked by Williams and Richards.

Atlanta Crackers Nashville Association Memphis Willams Paul Richards Williams Anderson Mallho Tom Hafey Richards

Durocher fined and suspended by league

New York September 17 4FiPord Frick president of the National League fined Leo Durocher Dodgers manager one hundred dollars and suspended him three five day periods for conduct on the field after an argument with umpires Bill Stewart and George Maegerkurth. Durocher will be eligible to play Sunday.

New York Pord C. Frick National League Leo Durocher Brooklyn Dodger Cincinnati BI Stewart George Mager- Kurth Frick Durocher Dodger

National Champion's Wife Seeks Divorce

National Amateur golf champion Dick Chapman wins the cup in Greenwich. His wife Margery Schoeneman announces they have separated, plans divorce after a three year marriage. Readers learn about the socialite figure and the split amid golf event coverage.

Eles Greenwich Conn Hearmanners Dick Chapman Schoener Margery Schoeneman H. Lagan Cnafetz Man Jr Figgly Wigolx T. G Jewal Department T G Kiaerner Luaner B. Kiaerner B. Kaerner Ag Einheliig Batiehe BE. Ackerman B. Benold Meang Branren Howord Hees Tarry

Javelinas Take Coast Victory Despite Rain

Texas A and M football beat San Jose State 10 to 0 in a soaked field after a rainstorm. Johnny Vargo scored on a quarterback sneak from the three yard line in the first half. P. Billiard added a field goal from the four yard line in the third period. San Jose State struggled offensively, entering with 324 points allowed on the season while Texas held firm on defense.

San Jose Calif Texas A Javelinas San Jose State College Johnny Vargo Feons Igubnet A

Horse Races at New Orleans Fold Up

New Orleans September 17. There will be no more racing this year at the Pairgrounds. John F. Clark, chairman of the state racing commission, said operators failed to apply for a permit for races between now and January 1. The deadline for permit application was missed by a wide margin.

New Orleans John F. Clark State Racing Commission Clark

Tennis stars highlight Pacific Southwest tourney rounds

Evangeline League reports Don MeNelil from Oklahoma and Bobby Riose of Chicago advancing to the Pacific Southwest tournament third round at Forest Hills. Upsets include Gerald Barton of Los Angeles ousting Billy Tatbert, Boo Wyn defeating Harman, and Groucho Marx’s connection noted as a jest. Women’s singles show Valerie Scott and Mary Newman advancing.

Los Angeles Don MeNelil Oklahoma Bobby Riose Chicago Nuichers Pacific Southwest Bualnoealike MeNelil Rives Forest Hills Ronald Lubin University of Southern California Sassand Erald Bartoah Tex Angeles Tad Rehresder Jack’ Kramer Hel Surface Adversayiga Orngies Alexandria Valerie Scott Mary New Toerla Ovd Hardwick Ares A Smith Jefferson Nob Taries Helen Gurle Ast Gore Novick Rox Hae Alexandria Jead Gable Lox Angeles

Amateur Fights Dan Dizon at Southside Club Card

The Bouthside Athletic Club presents an amateur fight program Tuesday night at 2800 Bouth Flores Street. Main event features Dan Dizon, while welterweights Harold Aldridge and Alfred Mate meet in the semi final. There are eight bouts in total starting at 1 PM.

Dan Dizon Mantel Falcon Tangie Bouthside Athletic Club Bouth Flores Street Harold Aldridge Alfred Mate

Narragansett Park plans may drop old stakes after Futurity

Narragansett Park signals possible discontinuation of the $25,000 added Futurity after Saturday’s running. President Dovley cited lack of popularity and distance from feeding centers as reasons. Aqueduct eyed as Maryland track reopens. Shandon Farm’s Burning Star and Igolater expected to race at Narra- gansett. Handle records set at Havre de Grace and Narra- gansett programs.

Associated Press New England Narragansett Park Jamess Dovley Narragansett Narraganset Park Iayre de Grace Munuel Aqueduct Maryland Keaton Haver To Grace New York J. J. Grevley Shandon Farm Burning Star Havre de Grace Jin Fitzsimmonsoa William Woodward Igolater A. J. Whitey Abel Honey Cloud Aeveral Narraxanott

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