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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1939

Page

3

College Grid Aces Rush To Follow Pro Careers

A Chicago report notes a batch of 1935 college grid stars preparing to join professional camps. Many have rejoined after earlier reluctance, with big names and top colleges linked to NFL contracts, salaries rumored around $10,000 to $12,000, and numerous signings expected as owners pursue the best college talent for the 1933 season. The piece highlights players like O Brien, Larkman, Patterson, Aldrich, and others shifting toward pro careers.

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DiMaggio Wedding Set for Autumn

DiMaggio plans wed after the world series with film actress Dorothy Arnold. The couple were seen watching Nathan A. Allen of New England heavyweight box Steve Dudas in a 14 round bout at Griffith Stadium. Arnold flew in from the West Coast for a brief visit with DiMaggio.

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Moeday a Retbuys and Nearby Baseball Results

A garbled recap lists multiple league scores including Shreveport 9 Sah Antonia 6 and Houston 2 Megasiont 0, Dallas 0, Tulsa 4 Fort Worth 0 Olgakamsly 0. Brooklyn 7 leads Montay, Roatan game listed as scheduled, Newark 7 Frracure 0 5, Toronto A Fochester 2 Batetmure 1. Jersey Cyak intereal rounds.

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Teamed in a foggy game day with scattered names

The fragmentary text lists scattered names and places such as Fort Worth and New York, interspersed with unclear team names and affiliations. It hints at a sports or league schedule but remains largely unreadable and inconclusive.

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Mudgars Win In Than With Ninth Inning Rally

In a tense baseball page, Mudgars edge Brooklyn after a late ninth inning rally. Sullivan homered for the visitors as Canning's defense falters, and key hits by Lavarello Waratler and Phelps fuel the late surge. Brooklyn's Web and Camilli contribute with multi hit efforts while Preamwell and Hutchinson provide strong defense behind the mound. Umpires Mierau Séara and Campbell oversee a 5 to 3 final with 27 950 in attendance.

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Maki the World’s Greatest Runner Faces Olympic Hope

London reports crown Finn Maki as the world’s premier distance runner. The piece contrasts his times with Paavo Nurmi, notes American dominance in recent meets, and cites record times for 1500, 2,000, and 5,000 meters, while musing on U.S. Olympic prospects and Cunningham as a rival.

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Toole Named Director of Texas Inland Fisheries

Marion Toole, longtime Dallas aquarium head and White Rock hatchery superintendent, is named the first director of Texas Inland Fisheries effective September 1. The appointment, announced by Will J. Tucker, aims to create a division to study lake and stream waters, supervise fish propagation, and manage distribution to Texan waters with two biologists and assistants.

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Pressure Test for Reds as National Lead Dwindles

Cincinnati faces a grueling stretch August 1 to 20 testing their resilience in the pennant race. A 7 1-2 game lead shrinks as the Reds navigate tough series with Cardinals Cubs and Pirates, with Ival Goodman set to return against the Cubs after a shoulder injury.

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Benswanger Warns Reds Of That Final Pressure

Pittsburgh sports briefing quotes William Benswanger cautioning the Reds about late season pressure as a division lead can shrink quickly. He recalls a similar chase last year and notes the Pirates’ rise with young pitching prospects including Max Butcher and Johnny Minger while Cincinnati contends in a tight National League race.

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Alamo Downs May Hold Betless Horse Races

A column by Harold Scherwitz discusses a possible betless horse racing program at Alamo Downs. If public interest grows and Texas horses perform well at Arlington Downs, organizer Raymond Russell may invite Texas horsemen to a local Sunday event with modest entry fees and purses, despite no pari mutuel betting.

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Alamo Downs Oval Receives Quiet Revival News

Alamo Downs Oval remains in running shape as betting cages show dust and a plan to revive methuselan racing. Russell’s plant readied within a week, daily Colts keep stables active, and local officials eye a future mutuel return. A Massachusetts tragedy befell the mare Bloventa, who broke a knee during a workout after years of racing.

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Not So Sad Yet Nervous About Kimberlin Move

Guy Airey, the bead man of the Miseione, is not as sad as he seems with Harry Kimberlin allegedly headed to join the San Antonio club. He struggles to explain how the Browns manage to send Kimberlin here on.

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Airey Seeks Kimberlin Deal Before League Deadline

The article details Airey’s reluctance and lack of information about a Kimberlin arrangement, with a Wednesday league deadline looming for Shaughnessy playoff eligibility. It notes previous farmouts of a player and a mid 1980s departure and return pattern affecting travel plans.

Red Sox Doubt Hutchinson Prospects After Loss

Boston snubs Freddy Hutchinson after Detroit rookie’s six hits overwhelm the Red Sox. Jimmy Foxx and Tom Yawkey question his worth while manager Cronin notes poise and hitting potential in Fenway crowds. Birdie Tebbetts, catching Hutchinson, praises his delivery and control, predicting a strong future.

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