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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1939

Page

4

Thomas Takes Over Task As Head Grid Instructor

Thomas assumes lead role directing a city Army League grid unit as a series of mixed dates and names appear. The report notes Friday night action at Christy Matheson Field with the Twelfth Field Artillery and other units, tallying a 6-0 game and various rambling mentions of players, teams, and officials amid an uneven OCR read.

Thomas Matheson York Samm Howeton Rinth and Tyents Elask Ueer Tre Twelfth Field Artillery Cateons Klankine Field Artillery Spurries Siother Feme Ramblers Tran Pied Sciam Exrere Juba Sika Willman Cardwell Winnie Roberts Frit Asin Betseri Esoiens Dabnston Barat

Coaches Learn From S A Football Class

In a detailed study session Coach De Pite Daves and others led a long Alabama football coaching clinic with Jock Sutherland dissecting double wing offenses. Alison’s notes highlight defensive drills, student questions, and Meyer’s practical demonstrations as part of a daylong program at the Gunter.

Johnny Janes de Pite Daves Himeke Frank Treas Alabama Leedee Alabama Jock Sutherlang Shrickland Englend Suther-land Allison Alison Pop Warjess Stanford Turaday Gunter California Buiteh Meyer Frank ‘Thomas Jack Sutherland Tere Marty Itzrow Texas A Anithf Sid Duteh U. Dauda Culy Joe Cortis WMN Yuteh Sutherland Dion Qoiches Maron Texas

Benny's Stars Set for Coast Trip

The all-star football squad led by Benny alé Steickland travels from Texas toward the Pacific coast for a pair of games. The roster includes many college names and positions, with El Paso to Tucson the schedule and a Pacific coast all-star game planned in Gilmore studio.

Benny Ben Alé Steickland Qeim San Antonio Pacific Coast Kerky Steffens Drune Schroeder Hueup Francisco Wie Bungay

Culver Tennis Defeated In Singles At Local Meet

Fragmented report from Culver area notes singles defeats and doubles progress among Culver and San Antonio teams. Names such as Dixon and Wade appear amid scattered results including Bar Antondle and Giarenti Makry Dry’s doubles win.

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Records for Elsie Jane Risle Jene A Vilvory at Penn

Risle Jene A Vilvory of San Atty at the University of Pennsylvania hung up the AA UL. Givistrn Al BWIVMING records that Sunday at the Bayth Mountain Manor Country clip Vernereville Pa. Vernines Mey and J Alison parsed today for the Olympic team. A 100 yard backstroke mark and a 200 yard sprint standard mentioned as potential events. A visit to San Antonio was noted with a two week timeline for a visit.

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Coaches at Eagle Field Demonstrate Passing Drills and Plays

A Dallas coaching clinic at Eagle Field showcased passing drills led by Darrell Tully and Don Tate while Dutch Meyer observed and commented on player movement. Highlights included Alabama and Texas A&M coaches, film sessions on machine drills, and a planned coaches fund dinner with Ki Aldrich announcing labor contracts for a Dallas Bowl appearance.

Darrell Tully East Texas ‘Teachers’ College Press Fang Levever Meyer Mester Ho McMinn

Harridge Vetoes Moving Browns From St. Louis

Chicago August 3 President Wilhelm Harridge spoke to curb moves of the St. Louis Browns and any other major league team. He said no imminent transfer is planned but noted complex legal and financial hurdles, including compensation to minor leagues and possible involvement of Commissioner Ban Johnson in future price setting. He warned that moving a club would require careful negotiation and cannot happen quickly.

Chicago Wilhem Harridge St. Louis Browns Sone Otart Bob Moe K. M. Tandis Brague Geveral Geveral Assurmice the Team Would Draw Better There Than Elsewhere, “Gn Zou Sen Nol Jengne

Cubs Bring in Mattick to Bolster Cubs Lineup

Chicago Cubs manager Gabby Hartnett shuffled the roster after a strong debut by Bul Niatas and added Bobby Mattick from Mesa to replace Dick Bartell at shortstop. Mattick will pair with Nicholson, who joined from Chattanooga and homered in his first official game. Cubs win 6 to 2 as Dik Dean exits early due to a sore pitching arm.

Chicago Bul Niatassom Phils Gabby Hartnett Chicago Cubs Bobby Mattick Cubs Magwatukee Steve Montiers Mattick Dick Baerleli Nbet Martnetts Darten Cengankopretts Bartelseeping Rlety Dikay Dean Dean Hadnett Sarraess

Fight Results in Houston Boxing Night

A chaotic fight card in Houston ended with a KO as Remy Formandys defeated by a 2 round stoppage. The event featured multiple bouts with noted heavies and contenders, including Haunton and other listed fighters, amid bleed and chaotic exchanges.

Sng Mannelated Houston Fygenine Paul Cortten TRS Taurl Technicat KO Remy Formandys Vxna Marlées Anefree Pepper Staith Elby Peltaway Haunton Aipw Lee Sreonil Sikrey Lane Vail Sondten SieonAy Ron Anson Theuston Witte Berk Jane Grek New York Fenklna Kmertswater Texas Jony Fontant Roveley—Riesedo Lomea Fan Angeles Tadlaiaposle Minvaakes George “Turner Merlin Omipinlonk Mike Tro Wartestien Moma

Light's Hole-In-One Club Adds Doyle Stephens

Doyle Stephens becomes the latest member of The Light's Hole-In-One club as he aces the 121-yard hole at Brackenridge on Tuesday. Teammates Betty Tarmeson, Mrs Aubrey Heber, and others witness the feat during the Brackenridge event set for August 21-25.

Light Doyle Stephens Enridge Ark Troy Newses Loge Stephen Betty Tarmeson Aubrey Heber A del Nican Nai Feazier Tim Light State Jonitor Brackenridge Fragiee

Massachusetts tracks to pay $1 million to state aid

Boston August 2 The Massachusetts Supreme Court ruling on pari mutuel payouts shifts fault to racetracks and mayies results in the state collecting about 1.009 million dollars for old age assistance. Lawmakers argue excess breakage should be returned to the people.

Boston Massachusetts Anld Michael BP. Feeney Democrat Foranwhile Ai Or Nex Paul A. Dever

Wrestlers Managoff and El Pulpoin Star in Local Card

In tonight's Watkatton Arena show Managoff and El Pulpoin headline a Pro show headlined by Tran Matagore against El Prlga in a two hour time limit main event. Semi final features ECan Primmer versus Balal. Preliminary has San Menandor versus Joe Cutheté with one fall and a thirty minute limit. Burps and Wat Manageflf square off prior to the main bout. Tarzan White called home. Joe Corpebh fills in. Referees listed for all bouts.

Tran Matagore A. el Prlga Ecan Primmer Balal Theoe San Menandor Joe Cutheté Garl Geyer Watkatton Arena An Geyer Éctetiti Aripling Neime Foynr Jsto Tarzan White Sam Meancher Uic Nai Joe Corpebh Juce League

Optimist Club Knothole League junior loop players listed

Readable lines mention Optimist Club Knothole League junior matches with players and teams including Lena, Bane, Hayes, Hato, Brean, Munlier Power, Salazar, Bowers, Shirae, Hewes, and more. The fragmentary roster lists batters, pitchers, and entries like 317 OLD IT OS Liigepee M42 000 ZB wT Hallorien, with various names such as R. Jones, Mori, Drever, and Jones.

Ghio Rowen Sigins Lena Bane Hayes Hato Brean Munlier Powe Net Haveniin Salazar Bowers Shirae Atty Hewes Wyetler Winkiery Cat Ttonn Deel Alngins Wahy Mentaule Leal Coomparin Galeon Twerbasn Alta Frinkiery Bint Wells Booth Martinez Stoskey & Frenne Bere Prekans Fe Bate Yetet Tamla Danvers

Considine Yearling Sale Described in Auction Atmosphere

A vivid account recalls Considine’s sale of yearlings at Garatooga Springs. The scene unfolds with horsemen bidders, auctioneers, and a crowd of buyers, from wealthy patrons to the curious and well dressed. The narrative follows yearlings branded by numbers, their lineage hinted, as bidders provoke escalating offers and the aura of high stakes and prestige surrounds the event.

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