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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1939

Page

4

Baugh Passes Lead Redskins Past Coast College Eleven

Sammy Baugh starred for the Washington Redskins in a 30 to 10 defeat of a Coast Conference pickup team in San Francisco. Ande Parkas scored two Redskins touchdowns, with Karamatic and Sobreto adding scores. The game drew about 2,000 fans under lights at the Seals Park field. In Dallas, Ed Hock and Pete Pay joined the college all stars to face Green Bay on Labor Day and later the Giants at Soldier Field, with A. Aldrich and Fatterson among participating stars.

San Francisco Sammy Baugh Texas Christian Sting Sammy Washgton Redsking Pacific Beast Ande Parkas University of Detroit Baugh George Karamatic Gonzaga Jack Sobreto Santa Clara San Francisco Seals Dallas James Blewart Ed Hock Dows Pete Pay Stanford Green Bay Packers New York Giants Soldiers Field Chicago J. B. Hale Ang Tackle I. G. U_ Horned Frogs Billy Fatterson Baylor Beers Ki Aldrich The Christians

Lone Star League Playoff Preview For Mules vs Wildcats

The Lone Star League playoff features either Jonn Plumber or Den Bel slated to pitch for the Alamo Henwhis Mules against the Wildcats in the second game of the title series. Lefty Grossman pitched a one hit game for Heights in a 10 1 victory in the opener, with iPalzell delivering the lone hit off Grassman.

Jonn Plumber den Bel Alamo Henwhis Mules Wildcats Lefty Grossman Heights iPalzell Grassman Immings Prumibley Ehlers Dalzch Bra

Fort Smith Clinches Western Pennant in Dramatic Sweep

In Fort Smith Arkansas Charlotte Coosh of Charlotte elevated to head coach at Christleigh school after H B Weir resigns to join NYA. The Fork South Giants defeated Muskogee Reds 6 to 2 to claim the Western pennant.

Fort Smith Cinches Fort Smith Ark’ Ag Fork South Giants Muskogee Reds Charlotte Cosch Charloeta W. ©. Loessberg Charistleigh School H. BR Duddy") Weir Ine Nya

Kids Defeat Fat'n Forty In Wild Baseball Thriller

A chaotic reader-friendly recap details a youth team led by Art Well Man beating Fat'n Forty at the Langhorn Cement diamond. The game features late drama, standout pitching by Hill Stewart, key defensive plays by Kiel, and a packed line of players making runs, steals, and miscues in a high-spirited contest.

Pat Veteras Art Well Man Hi Merchant Langhorn Cement Che Ald Timers Hunt Young Vai Uphten Hill Stewart Hraliy Johnny Pinos Kiel

Hack Williford Leads Dallas Amateur Golf Qualifiers

Hack Williford and a field of Dallas players advance to the national amateur golf championship qualifiers at North Shore Country Club Glenview Illinois September 11 to 16. Named entrants include Nix Pounce Norton Schimacher Avis Sintens Avery Tred Reynolds Smith Tyerson Martin Rudus King Leland Hammon Norris Russell George Aldredge T B Cretan Ll Dexter O Hara Watts Stearns Tyler BW Rothgon McClure Walker Todt Whikup Moncries Cofby Barnum Edinburg Williford Gan Antrite Collins

Angva Dallas Rook Hollow North Suere Glenview H Nix Jack Pounce Morris Norton Don Schimacher Davai Davis A. P. Sintens Avery Tred Reynolds Bob Cofby Fort Worth John Barnum Edinburg Texas Hack Williford Gan Antrite Collins

Abilene Set to Host National Coursing Meet

Abilene Kansas August 23 designated dates for the national small coursing meet.

Abilene Kan

Ten exempted from section tourneys in golf championship

New York AUG 20. Ten golfers plus four foreign entrants received exemption from qualifying tests for the forty third United States Golf Association amateur championship to be played at 28 locations. The rest must win today’s 38 hole preliminaries at the North Shore Country Club near Chicago. About four of five entries will be eliminated. Names of former champions and notable players appear amid the large field.

New York North Shore Chicago Traanp Hholder Willie Jonany Goodman Omaha Johnny Fischer Cincinnati Ross Somerville London Ont Tess Suevetser Chick Evans Francis Ouimet Boston Joan Langley Percy Clifford Mexico S. B. Roberts Great Britain Charley Yates Yates Wisclat Atlanta

Bowlers League Standings and Notable Names Spark Quiet Lift

The local bowling league table shows teams and players like Burk, Mullin, Meyer, and Weber amid scattered standings. References to East Texas League and multiple personalities imply a busy regional circuit with scores and upcoming matches noted, including notable names such as GAREM and Mayer.

In Texas High School Football Eligibility Progress

The column lauds Texas high school athletics for curbing football ineligibility abuses. It cites improved preseason checks, praises administrators and coaches for ending the racket, and urges continued integrity to keep games won on the field. It also notes trouble in American Legion junior baseball with disputes, calls for a cleaner administration, and warns against politicized eligibility issues affecting youth sports.

Texas Legion American Legion

Donovan Loses Out As Nova Fight Referee

New York August 20 195S Arthur Donovan eliminated from consideration as third man in the Tony Galento Lou Nova heavyweight bout in Philadelphia next Thursday night George Blake of Los Angeles named as his replacement Officials in the Ambers Armstrong controversy prepared to testify before the New York boxing commission Donovan and Armstrongs pilot Eddie Mead to be asked to explain statements Helsley manager Al Well of Ambers If Donovan refuses Philadelphia may seek Blake or another referee and move the bout to California

Cawton Carver New York Lou Ambers Henry Armstrong Arthur Dono Yea Tony Galento Lau Nove Philadelphia Benbiemuty Donovan George Blake Los Angeles Rosa Amblers-Armstrong New York Boring Commission Thert Eddie Mead Armstrong Ambers California Blake Lean Rains Charman Hannsylvania Box Ng Commission Jacobs Galen Ray Carlin

Amateur Ball Nine Seeks Doubles Headers For Weekend

San Antonio Indians schedule a Sunday and Monday doubleheader with drills and field notes. Key players like Donavan, Jacoby, and Gurin are part of the discussion while Manuel remains the contact for arranging lineup options.

Texas League Snickers Over Skirevenort Club Troubles

The Texas League snickers as the Skirevenort club struggles after expensive signings by The Sports to boost a push into the first division. Shreveport faces slim chances despite high hopes, with past greats like John McGraw cited in a reflection on pennant battles.

Texas League Skirevenort Paul Rasterling Jack Sinheart Shreveport

Old Rice Institute Teams With Promoter For Athletica Boost

A long disjointed dispatch notes Old Rice Institute and Southwest Conference efforts to hire a promoter for athletics. It mentions Getty Jamieson, Dody work, and various sports figures, including a standout golfer and a 20 year old women’s champion from Connecticut. The piece hints at advertising, entrance applications, and local school pride amid a shifting sports promotion landscape.

Old Rice Institute Sehaala Puhnelly Swan Bil Watlner Dody

Patchy Text From Texas League Schedule

Fragmented OCR lists teams and cities with numerous misspellings. It mentions Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Philadelphia, New York, Cincinnati, Chicago, and others in a scattered schedule for a Texas League season. The garbled lines resemble a daily sports listing with venues and matchups.

Ort Warlk Khresenort Tatas Otleharma City Tlallas Washington Ghlereo New York Jetralt- Tunton Crevelant Pittebatal Threnklyn Chicago Chiladelpnd Louly Monte Han Antonio Tattan Hesumont Bars Worth Monslon Ab Tulea Shreveport American Washington Chicas Klindelehia Mt. Joule Clevelen Merton Metroid Tallonad Trarue Rhiadelphia Cincinnatt Wb Seaton Chiraga Sovale New Yarw

Shooters Plan Charity Shoot To Boost Season Funds

A charity shooting event is planned Sunday September MW at Anwinia Cartetib near Rivente. Entry fee covers all ammunition and facilities. proceeds benefit the funders and nave ghoulers with remaining funds to cover club costs. The event will use the club range along Meeupough avenue and invites participation from local shooters.

Hinknes Bargéla Arid Navier Ghoulers Arid Prleea Meeupough Avenue

Sues Over Cross-Eyed Race Horse

New York August 29. Glen N W McNaughton attorney alleges in Supreme Court petition he was sold a cross-eyed race horse by Mrs David A Buckley of Virginia. He seeks 450 dollars claiming the horse failed to win and kept misdirecting, despite promises of a white spot and successful training.

New York Glen N. W. McNaughton Roosevelt David A. Buckley Virginia McNaughton Buckley

Golf results spark at San Antonio Country Club

San Marcos golfers led by Kerrville pro Cherlas Klein place second after a 7, while Y P Yarborough nets 68 on eighth handicap. San Antonio contenders include Phillip George Edison Steele and George Shine with low 70s. Red McAlpin Jr. posts low gross 87 in Monday qualifying as Ed Frazer and Norman Church vie for second. first-round matches set Tuesday.

San Antonio Manuel Binke San Marcos Cherlas Rlein Kerrville Y. P. Yarborourth Hendicap George Shine Sen Marcos Pep Phillip George Austin Edison Steele Bert Kelley San Antonio Centry Club Red McAlpin Jr Ed Frazer Norman Church Goss Us Church

West Texas-New Mexico Atinrnenn wa West Texas-New Mexico Atinrnenn wa

A classified listing notes a large array of furniture and household appliances with surprising prices. It includes numerous named buyers and sellers, items like batteries and hardware, and various location markers such as Midland and Pampa. Light want ads headline the page.

West Texas New Mexico

McCaskill Wins Open Tennis in Okmulgee

In Okmulgee Oklahoma George Counts of Frederick wins the inaugural Kansas Valley tennis tournament opening yesterday Count earns No 1 seed in men singles Miss Virginia Pillers Oklahoma City defending women's champion gets No 1 seed with Jayne Johnson and Wiehlta Fails in set as No 2 Lieutenant Mel Caskill son of area army champion advances in men singles by defeating Tack George Fort Worth 6-3 6-4 and Wallace Meador Dallas youth division features two match wins

McCaskill Okmulgee Dkmulger Okla George Counts Frederick Okahoma Kansas Valley Virginia Pillers Oklahoma City Jayne Johnson Wiehlta Texas

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