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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1939
Page
4
Harold Scherwitz narrates a quirky April Fools tale from Port Worth where two polo clubs fail to cooperate with photographers before a Southwest circuit final. Players refuse to pose, defying the expected publicity as crowds dwindle and superstition surrounds the shoot.
Nick Peters of San Antonio Texas improved his knockout tally with a second round finish over George Hansford of Los Angeles. The bout followed earlier stoppages of Mike Belloise and Joey Prreando as Peters eyes the lightweight world title against Henry Armstrong.
A chaotic fight card lists bouts across cities with multiple winners and stoppages. Notable results include York and Chicago matchups with points decisions, knockedouts in Milwaukee and Worcester, and several regional showdowns featuring actors like Johnny Benson and Ralph Zasineli. A photographer’s exploit during the event is noted with a humorous aside.
A fragmentary report notes El Ranchito players wearing red jackets over blue shirts to distinguish from Houston, mocking superstition. The text shifts with garbled lines praising media, coaching, and administration, mentioning Gaddis as superintendent and Bittem High School coach.
Evanston match reports Bobby Riggs defeating Wayne Sabin 6 1 6 1 after a bright defensive showing from Amer Durisop and notable performances from Frank Roebling and the Western University duo. The result cements Riggs as a top contender, with competitive doubles play shaping the national scene.
Waco University of Texas favored in finals of the Southwest Conference swimming week, challenged by the Texas Angles who qualified 10 men in preliminaries. Southern Methodist had two representatives, Akeles and Bayslow, in the event finals. Wally Lofriend of Texas A and M led a strong showing with three finishes in breast, free, and medley events.
In Chicago April 1, Bob Pastor New York overweight Kenny Strickland of New Zealand fought ten rounds with a dull, listless match that Pastor barely led to victory by decision. The crowd of 3843 at the Girage stadium saw a show short of a hall, with substantial losses and a low gate that failed to cover expenses.
In Columbus the three day A A U national swimming championships saw New York A C surge to the top with a 3:31.4 world record in the 400 yard freestyle relay. Ohio State defended its title hopes as Yale and Chicago Medinah trailed with NYAC and Princeton in pursuit. Drama centered on the 300 yard medley relay and the 200 yard freestyle as teams jostled for top totals amid strong performances from McDermott Reilly Spence and Pick.
In Houston at River Oaks, Frank Kovacs of Oakland defeats Houston veteran Hal Surface to reach the men’s singles final. Karl Bartlett of New Orleans and Neil Thomason of Malas advance in later rounds, with multiple quarterfinals and doubles pairings shaping the semifinals as contenders battle for the national intercollegiate title.
Houston Polo Players outplayed El Ranchito Riders with strong team play and sharp scoring in a wide margin victory. Standout performances included Dutch, Parrish, and Barry scoring twice while Buster Wharton contributed the lone goal for Navink’s squad. the match featured intense chukker action and officiating by referee as players showcased skill and pace.
British Davis cup tennis star Austin arrived today to organize American sports spillover for the MRA Moral Re-Armament plan. He outlined a program to travel across the United States delivering speeches and forming a broad leadership network to promote what he called honest, just, and humane aims.
Mrs Lung Roe defeated Mrs Jack Lapham 3 and 2 in the finals to win the annual tournament at the San Antonio Country Club marking her second straight title. First-flight honors went to Mrs Emil Mueller who beat Mrs Strauder Nelson 3 and 2.
Amateur ball game between Guadalupe Asters and St Anthony's College played Sunday afternoon on McCullough avenue college dimen sion, noting a $230 figure in the event.
Henry Armstrong fought with a plaster cast on his left hand and a swollen right fist at Madison Square Garden, defending his welterweight title by technical knockout in the twelfth round against Dave Day. Armstorng’s injuries followed a brutal fight that drew a crowd of about ten thousand plus, with a gross gate of twenty thousand and eight dollars.
In Wenatchee on April night Perry, a British tennis star, defeated Donald Burge 14-11 6-0 before 808 spectators in the high school gym. It was Perry's third win in four exhibition games in the country.
Los Angeles April 1 The famed USC track team under coach Cromwell plans another strong season with star Luigi Zamperini and javelin ace Bob People leading the Eta squad. The Trojans expect deep depth and renew rivalries at national meets including NCAA and IC4A championships.
In Worcester last night Mets manager Johnny Renda of Fitchburg rushed a substitute for a withdrawn fighter. He weighed 120 pounds and knocked out Ernie McMalli of Quincy, 170, in the second round of a three round prelim.
In Austin for the twelfth annual Texas Relays at Denorial stadium teams and stars from seven San Antonio high schools and 700 plus athletes gathered for the outdoor track and field show. Brackenridge Jefferson Edison Burbank and others fielded entrants while Brackenridge hoped for a repeat win and a star hurdler was sidelined by illness.
Bees opened negotiations with the New York Yankees for an outfielder by sending Bob Kahle to the Yankees farm system on condition sale. Kahle, a 100kle third baseman, joins the World Champion team as a purchase move during April in Bradenton Florida.
In Dallas, the Salithhem Methodist University Mustangs defeated Texas Christain University 4 to 3 as right handed Guy Daigherty limited the Aggies to eight hits. Brice Kilner delivered a pivotal homer in the late innings while Shorlaton Chursy Nolen and others contributed key plays. The Texas Longhorns dropped a game, while Rice beat Baylor and Oklahoma defeated Texas A&M in other conference action.
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