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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1939

Page

3

Good shooting forecast for Texans in Austin report

A Texas forecast highlights strong deer and quail prospects across North and East Texas with decent moisture and plentiful food sources. It notes quail dates December 1 to January 16, deer seasons from mid November to late December, and turkey limits in designated counties, urging hunters to remember open dates and bag limits.

Austin Wi Tucker Ghime Rora Tucker Texas Lower Plains Justice of Une Peace

45 Day Duck Season Set Across Zones This Fall

Washington announced a 6 day duck season for 1939 under the migratory bird treaty with Canada and Mexico. Opening dates vary by zone with Northern, Midwest, and Southern regions following last year’s schedule, October 22 in some areas and later dates in others.

Washington Beentary Ickés Tofay Hoesevilt Canada Mexico California New Jersey Ickes Seid Roulkein Amasanty Siti Conservation Pagan Anchen and Coors Maine Michigan Minnesota Neo Heapshire Navin Daxota Vermont Weconsin Calfornis Colorado Deieware Dirk Minos Iowa Tiansas Kingtucky Pprsachusetts Missouri Montana Nebraska Mevada New York Eading Ohio Oklahoma Cueran Pennsylvania

Regulations Expand Waterfowl Hunting Rules Across States

The notice outlines broader waterfowl hunting regulations from November 15 to December 29 covering South Dakota Utah Washington West Virginia and Wreshing and new limits for daily bag and possession. It details species allowed seasonal hunting including ducks geese and coots with state specific bag limits and restrictions on equipment and hunting days, plus penalties for violations and dates for state entries.

South Dakota Utah Washington West Virginia Wreshing Alaballa Arizona Arkansas Florida Coorg Louisiana Maryland Mississippi New Mexico North Carolina South Carolina Tennesee Texas Virginia Ducha Zeman Iker Lawion Parecasiun Timale Rivsen Kades Lenn Garas Kent Linewall Maskell Khrockinerton Youn Jeeh Collin Fumie Barner Varvant Dallas Wall Kaufman Jojinsin Jonkin Ele Santamer Getober Hike State

Brooklyn Buys Three Southern Stars From Nashville

Brooklyn announces the purchase of three players from Nashville for a reported price. Outfielder Calva Ghanagy and pitcher Charles Gilbert join the Brooklyn club, with terms outlined in the reported deal. Remaining details are unclear due to garbled text.

Brooklyn York Calva Ghanagy Gral Charles Gilbert Nashville Sad Prioh Cat Doyle

Officials Named for Lights Thirteenth Annual Golf Tournament

Murray Brooks and Mrs Tuttlebee lead a slate of officials for the Lights thirteenth annual state golfer tournament at Hyncken Ridge Park Bronday. The lineup includes Ramolph as tournament manager and announcer, Brandte assistant manager in charge of scoreboard, Tuttlebee as scorer, Manny Brooks supervising routse clubhouse and gallery police. Early entries from Refugio Austin Waco Del Rio and Dallas Fort Worth San Antonio indicate a strong field likely to surpass the 133 entrant mark.

Guy Ramolph Brandt E Alittey Tuttlebee Manny Brooks Routse Chibhouse Gallery Hynckenridge Park Bronday Brooks San Antonio Randalgh Floyd Williams James Beardsley Darrell Erikson Refugio Tom Miller Austin Bob Wigley Bil Wigley Ennis George Murphy Waco Harvey Smith State Junior College Diayup Bo Fraziey del Rio Butlial Dallas Frat Worth Luling San Angelo Houstor Texas Si Tholeh Hugh Detilberg Jrunior Richard Kaufman Muffman Baines Hank Wahrmund T. G. Laven Jack Pitfak Jr Charles J. Johnson Irving Garfinkle Herbert Hahn Arror Gerth Charles Katz

Riggs and Cooke Reach Wimbledon Doubles Round Two

Robby Rings of Chicago and Elwood Coaxe of Portland defeated Lyttin Dawson of Boston and Pill Jameson of Worcester 5-2 6-4 6-2 to advance, while top favorites Gene Mako and Jack Tidball faltered against lesser rivals. The day saw strong Australian duos advance and a foreign pairing upset New York champions in a lengthy match.

Brookline Mass Robby Rings Chicago Elwood Coaxe Portland Ore Whibledon Lyttin Dawson Bostinn Pill Jameson Worcester Longwood Riges Cooke Gene Mako Jack Tidball Los Angeles da Mentio Rye M. C Parker McNeill Jack Bishman Baton Rouge Wile Main Taibert Cincinnati Australia Jack Bromwich Adrian Quist Harry Hopman Jack Crawfort Alrati Tadisian Mecht Czechoslovakia Chiles Mare Hohn Howe George Lott Wayne Sabin Ater

Latin Americans Plan Fall Sports With Exibitions

A special meeting of the Latin Americans S.A. outlined fall sports activities in Mexico City region. Plans include a Southwest Pinoy Belt tourney, exhibition games by the Latin American All Stars, a local sponsor event, and the setup of a men’s basketball hall circuit. Executive committee members Frank Alvarado Ralph Caredoias EL G Luna Lou Cistanon Dr H Monsalen and others are named.

Mexican Christin Commissioler Fob & Faqubyel Anna A. S.A Kearse Southwest Garrett Pallers Ohpcakaner Wxica Fequival Frank’ Alvarado Talph I. Caredoias Mirarding EL G. Luna Ant Lou Cistanon Leaner Arvienry Poard Dr H Monsalen Charles Alehiscee Malas Ganries A. Reamirer Maura Machady Frank Layton

New Blocking Idea Footballers Wear Aprons

In a Washington state report from August 1, 251, football players are shown testing aprons as new blocking gear. The invention proposes protecting hips and legs, potentially replacing traditional guards. Critics argue aprons may hinder mobility and safety remains debated among coaches and players.

Cbeney Wash Washington Theelsking AL Knalren Washington College Austreany Vproapeann Keeton

Dave Olds Now Young To Announce Ball Games

Dave Olds, longtime KABC announcer, is now known as Dave Young to San Antonio baseball audiences. His career spans multiple cities and sports, including boxing and football, with a switch prompted by audience familiarity and radio lines.

Dave Young KABC Empire Room Techfield Dave Dave Olds John Olds Young Karc Aficjath Ateners Dave Oak Dave Doll Dave Colt San Antonio Nhher Petroleum Company Young Rob Wille Houston Young Olds Ald Yate University of Texas Mike Erie Corpus Gheelt Avi Wana Tly Inscarene Ang Young Certein Breidcants Banety Ed Bilver Feld Tald Karly Wilson Wan Tanager Ald Wilson Dh Catibat Go Wilson Liem

Fast Texas League: Longview con, gure cue Tere ey FON TIN HI AZ

A garbled fragment from a Texas League item mentions Longview and teams or players with distorted names and ruined punctuation. Readable bits list possible matchups and officials, but full details are obscured.

Longview Williams Snckaonvie Vz Elbe Plentich Kopp Billete Kutta

Guldahl Captures Three Way Playoff For Dapper Dan Prize

In a sun blistered final round at Narragansett Park, Guldahl, Shute, and Sarazen finished tied at 237 after 72 holes. Guldahl clinched the $10,000 Dapper Dan Golf title with a clutch eagle on the 18th and a birdie on 16. Shute earned $1250 and Sarazen took $1000 as the others battled deep into extra holes. Proceeds benefited the Dapper Dan Club charities.

Waltons Olney Thesday Narranansett Famian Nerraransett Park Chico Willan Zemov Pittsburgh Aux Olney, Who Finishes the Who Tubhs Wwsk Lauahs "West, and Aletaplone Eiair Denemark Prairiz Guldahl Om Olney Bilore Welcome Cinso Tralrie Dog Texkih Denny Shute Huntington W.a Old Limer Gene Saraven East Brookfeld East Brookfeld, Conn Cxmae Gundahl Martime Aow Dinging Owl Madixon N. J Guidatti Dapper Dan Club Guldubs Atrake Golue Snonzen En Eagle Guldatl Shute Sarazen Pawtucket

Knothole League Playoffs Reach Championship Night

Optimist Club Knothole Gang playoff action centers on Concepcion park with Jefferson and Harris in second round after wins over Poe and Edgewood. The title game is set for Friday at Techfield at 4 30 p.m with tickets also valid for a Mission bar park event including a Dallas San Antonio rose game and Ladies night.

Jefferson Ping Irving Tech Harris Knothole Gang Concepcion Pack Poe Rch Wicked Edgewood Techfield Mission Bar Park Knoothole Gang Guy Airey St and der Lex Corb Garcie Havel Garcia Reve Henry Goatley Tec J Aab IK Warden Valdez Heltmans Bowen Waren Benoa Monsen Lacey Hinshasa Hawke Hoo Twobast Hile Monaco Aeasts Muella

Wires in Bet Wins $10,722 Daily Double at Park

Claude E. Elkins of Anna Illinois won $10,722.40 from a daily double at Washington Park after wiring in two longshot picks, Joy Bet and Merry Caroline. Joy Bet paid $341.46 to win and $244.00 to place while Merry Caroline paid $40.00, $9.00, and $5.09. Elkins, 40, plans to reinvest winnings in the Book. The record daily double payoff surpasses prior marks of $2,205.40 set in 1935 at Tropical Park.

Chicago Claude E. Elkins Anna Washington Park Hoth Joy Bet Merry Caroline Elkins Tropical Park Come Linalinn Windk Arakuy

Conn Stops Darazia In 8 Round Heavyweight Bout

Philadelphia crowd of 18 000 watches Billy Conn halt Darazia in the eighth round after a brutal exchange. Conn, defending the light heavyweight title, dominated with jabs and hooks before the referee stopped the bleeding from a left eye cut. The bout grossed about $21 000 as Conn heads to Pittsburgh to defend the title against Melvin Hetlin.

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Fight Results Across Cities Amid Turbulent Boxing Card

The frayed boxing results reveal a chaotic lineup with fighters from Philadelphia Newark New York Greece Baltimore New Orleans and Brooklyn among others. Notable bouts include abated Arrens Phikidenihiin-My Conn defeating Gites Delanney M86 and Pets Galtang losing to Naw Var in a span of unclear weights and mixed scores.

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Local Los Angeles Softball Scores Feature Mixed Results

An OCR fragment describes LA softball activity with multiple teams and players, including Government Lutheran and Zion Lutheran clubs, several pitchers and batters, and a chaotic blend of names and scores. It notes a strong showing by Government and references upcoming games and events with various listed participants and equipment details.

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