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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1940

Page

6

Women golfers vie in 44th national amateur qualifier

Betty Jameson of San Antonio favored to win as 163 entrants from across the country compete at Pebble Beach for the national amateur title. The tough course yielded high scores with 84 as the low qualifying mark and practice rounds showing par proving difficult for most top contenders. Other noted entrants include Miss Miley of Lexington and Mrs Frank Goldthwaite of Port Worth among a field that features Emamae Williams Dorothy Traung Dorothy Kirby Barbara Ransom Kathryn Pearson and more.

Betty Miss Jameson Seattle Marion Milay Lexington Carly Wiee Miss Miley Frank Goltthwaite Port Worth Texas Goldthwaite Souther Champlon Emamae Williams Medinsh Oil Dorothy Traung An Francisco Dorothy Kirby Auanta Ben Barrett Minnetonka Beach Minn Mai Don Chandler Dallas Clare Callender Elizabeth Hinks Long Beach Calif Barbara Ransom Stockton Helma Carr Glendale Cally Phoenix Ariz Margaret Fettie Paradenk Mary Mozel Wagner Portland Ore Peggy Graham Hollywood Helen Siegel Philadelphia Frank Glover Alameda Carl Kathryn Pearson Houston Miss Trawny

Shaughnessys Pacific Coast League playoff clash tonight

The seventh game of the Shaughnessy playoffs pits Los Angeles against San Diego in Seattle for the right to face Seattle in the finals. Los Angeles pitcher Jess Flores shut out San Diego in the opener with four hits allowed, while Seattle earlier beat Oakland. Prize money includes $5000 and the president's cup for the finalist, with other teams earning $2500 and $1250 respectively.

San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego Seattle Oakland Tod Angela Ard Jess Flores Padre Mogadamen Flores Mist

Packers Stunned as Bears Crush Green Bay 41 to 10

Chicago roared to a decisive 41 to 10 victory over Green Bay in a game marked by a sharp air and ground attack. George McAfee and Ken Kavanaugh sparked early scoring, while Arnie Herber and Don Hutson struggled amid seven Packers interceptions. The Redskins upset the Giants 21 to 10 in Washington as Cleveland beat Philadelphia 21 to 10 and Pittsburgh shaded Detroit 10 to 7. Milwaukee Chiefs crushed Buffalo Indians 22 to 0 in APFL action.

Chicago Afl Green Bay Parkers New York Giants Washington Redskins Washington Packers Tiny Engebretsen User Durl George McAfee Soulispan Roookie Uke Aid Luckman Ken Kavanaugh Kontstant Btate Bill Osmanaki Ray Nolting McAfee Kavanaugh Bears Bob Snyder Arnie Herber Andy Dram Don Hutson Benrs Sammy Baugh Redskins Dutch Clark Cleveland Rams Philadelphia Johnny Drake Cleveland Dan Looney Davey O'Brien Foster Watkins Pittsburgh Steelers Detroit Lions Steelers Lois Tomasett Brooklyn Chicago Cardinals Pts Prtsbueh Tasde Brooks Tee New York Westra Sewryt Clevelana Shivago Cardinals Berit Chirata Groat Bay Hiladelphia Pittsburgh Detroit Schedutto Chicago Bears Chirage Cardinals Pittsburstr Milwauker Detralt

Spartans Fly to Montana for Monday Game

Butte Montana on September 23 The San Jose Spartans arrive for a Monday night battle with Montana State. Glenn K Pop Warner adviser to Coach Ben Winkelman is honored at 2 tuscheon The team practiced under floodlights at Butte High Stadium featuring kicking passing and signal drills.

Butte Mont San Jose Spartans United Atrines Montana State Butte Chamber of Commerce Glenn K Pop" Warner Spartan Ben Winkel Warner Town State Butte Independents Spartans Bulte High Stadium

Baer Cleared By New Jersey Boxing Board For Bout

Max Baer heavyweight champion received a clean health check from a state boxing commission physician in Newark as he trains for Thursday clash with Patrick Comiskey at Jersey City. Dr Louis W Dodson, examined Baer and deemed his condition excellent, better than before his Galento fight, while Nat Fleischer of The Ring will serve as timekeeper.

Newark N. J Max Baer New Jersey State Boxing Commission Patrick Edward Comiskey Eaterson Jersey City Louis W. Dodson Abe J. Greene Baer Tony Galento Greene Nat Fleischer New York the Ring

Boy News From Veltmans Bar Antosia Merchants

At Veltman, manager of Bar Antosia Merchants, a son named Robert Linden Veltman was born Sunday at Savile Rosa Hospital weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces at 10 42 a.m. The newborn adds a first son to the family.

At Veltman Bar Antosia Merchants Robert Linden Veltman Savile Rosa Hospital Veltman

Shore to miss most games this winter in hockey league

Ice hockey reports show Ed Shore, famed Troy Man, limited by league rules this season. The International American Hockey League settled disputes over Shore and Aachedale, with Springfield Indians and New York Americans tied to his playing rights. Performance recalls of Shore’s cross-team duty face recall restrictions if he is called up or sent down.

New York Springfield Indians New York Americana Fouth Shore Springfield

Igtehart's Players Capture Polo Final

Westbury New York September 23 Stewart Igtehart's Great Neck team reversed a weekend National Open polo final loss by defeating Aknusti 12 to 9 in the Monty Waterbury cup high goal handicap tournament final. Annett had won the open from Great Neck the prior Sunday.

Westbury Stewart Igtehart

Morrison Horses Sweep West at Los Angeles Show

R W Morrison owned Edin May's King progeny dominated the Los Angeles County Horse Show, tying world records with multiple blue ribbons. Anacacho Fails and Anacacho Shamrock earned top five- and five-gait championships, while Anneady Will De and Anneada Diamond claimed walk trot stakes. Morrison attended, horses exhibited by BB Tucker.

Edin May King Atallion R. W. Morrison Los Angeles County Oakland Stockton Calif Apo Anneady Will de Anneada Diamond Anacacho Fails Anacacho Shamrock Morrison

Belmont Stakes Week Opens With Record 12 Days of Racing

Belmont Park launches a major anturan meeting headlined by the 48th Lawrence Realization and 27th highweight handicap. A $7,500 added Realization and $5,000 added for the other events kick off a 12 day stretch featuring the Manhattan handicap Matron stakes Jerome Handicap Broad Hollow steeplechase Futurity and Jockey Club Gold Cup. Total stakes reach about $166,500 with the Futurity worth near $90,000 and two-year-old crown implications. Field notes include Fenelow Your Chance Kentucky Derby winner and other notables among 14 for the high weight. 2 six furlong sprint features Nitra Dr Whinny and Ramses among contenders.

New York Belmont Park Lawrence Realization William Woodward George D. Widener Ethel Mors Gallahudion Romeanox Audrey Nitra Dr. Whinny T. M Tovselt Sir Farnsworth Ramses Speed

Steidle Captures Texarkana Finals

Prank Steidle of Hot Springs Arkansas won the fifth annual Four States invitation golf tournament in Texarkana defeating Neil Smith of Ardmore Oklahoma 7 and 6 after earlier 5 and 4 win over Der Schumacher. Steidle led early and held the advantage through 12 holes in the final.

Texarkana Steidle Hot Springs Ark Neil Smith Ardmore Okla der Schumacher Nairns Polfer Steldle Saith Tverson Martin Fort, Worth

SMU Leaves Dallas for West Coast Game

SMU Mustangs finish final home practice before Friday night game against UCLA in Los Angeles. Coach Matty Bell plans to announce Tuesday morning which players will travel, with at least one starter to be chosen for the westward trek.

Dallas Insi Southern Methodist Mustangs Ardixits Los Angeles Matty Bell Aumnaunee Tolay Wil Bo

Colonels Face Bid to Reach Final Round in Playoffs

American Association report notes Louisville Colonels, favored to topple Kansas City for May honors, survived a tough playoff run and beat Columbia to force qualification. Blues dumped Minneapolis 6 0, while Rochester edged Baltimore in the International League semifinals to set Newark showdown for the title.

Amerigan Association Louisville Colonels Kanran City Staton Colonels Capautring Davulavilin Columbia Kansas City Blues Minneapolis Canturime Kelley Hogsett Evans Donalddon Stancey Addie Columbus

VOLS NEEDING ONE MORE WIN TO CLINCH SERIES

Nashville VOLS under manager Larry Gilbert plan to start 28-game winner Cletus Fefferberger against Atlanta in a bid to top the Shaughnessy playoff. George Jeffcoat led Nashville to an 11-to-2 win over Atlanta and a 3-2 lead. Dixie series opens in Houston with games between Atlanta Nashville.

Aasochuiad Larry Gilbert Nashville Vols Cletus Boots” Fefferberger Atlanta Tennessee Shaughnessy Poffenberger Lauman Harris Crackers George Jeffcoat Nashville Jeffcoat Chattanooga Lester Burge Deffeont Ace Adams Vols Larry Miller Eric Loch Baum Charlie Hargess Johnny Hill al Moser Gna Dugos Mickey Speed" Rocco Volsh Southern Association Southern Houston Texas Beaumont Tur Atlante Elty Jettcoat Adams George Miller Lorchbaum Burgess Williams

RATTlERS PREP FOR FINAL ROUGH WORKOUT AT ALAMO

The Ratters hold a last rough scrimmage before their opener at Alamo Stadium. Coach Mose Simms notes focus on punt timing and practice sessions through Thursday night. Daniel Taker and Daniel Bakey are listed among players, with a 7 3 tussle between Laniern and Lalibe prior to the 8 20 p m kickoff and admission set at state rates.

Daniel Taker St. Mary's Mose Simms Saints praKses Daniel Bakey Alamo Stadium Laniern Lalibe

No-Hit Victory for Longhorns Hurler

The Longhorns Cementers closed their season with a 4-0 no hitter. Pitcher Roy Hardosa struck out 16, leading Hydro to victory at Hyd Gassees. Batteries: Taylor and Hewell for the losers, C Lueders and Cilla for the winners.

Longhorns Longhorn Cementers Piicher Roy Hardosa Noehit Vetory Hyd Gassees Longhorn Lueders Hydro Taylor and Hewell cLueders Ant Cilla

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