Considine Foresees End for Yanks and War’s Sporting Shakeup
veteran sports columnist predicts 1940 will start a new era as war disrupts ball, boxing, motor racing and the Olympics. Yankees, Joe Louis, Henry Armstrong could fade. Pan American sports and football rise. international events fade, but Latin American talent grows."}
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Mirtvelly
Bowries
Alice Marble
Bennds
Carey
Penelyye
Joe McCarthy
Acarican Teague
TMM
Rede of
Cardy
Busiest Year in San Antonio Sports of 1939 Noted
A retrospective roundup highlights San Antonio sports of 1939 with Betty Jameson winning the national women’s golf title, Brackenridge and St. Marys teams in local and state events, the Missions reaching Texas League playoffs, and a year filled with football basketball boxing and track feats across city venues, clubs, and schools.
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Sntluisiy Wthers
Ihe Hospital
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Ildésean
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Brackenridge Park
Giroulrey
Dutch Hartman
Golfers Association
Lawrence Pilas
Roy Brandenburger
Brandenburger
New York Yankees
Intm
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Lanier
Aid Booth San Antonio
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Taylor Green Devils
Reuter
Brownsville
Wrink Bridges
Mose Simms
GI Marys U. Athletics
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Cox
Tletis
Dunn
Cole
Corbitt
Brackenridge High
Krady
Eagles
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Ethel Norton
Jefferson
Pye
Daseball
E.R. Hury
City Gall
Texas
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Hory
Jotul Hickman
Loraine Youre
Wilbert Abhatz
Cling
Wee Brandt
Hrack
Earidge Fark
G. G. Rnnsell
Army
Jesse Prelt Ter
Pare Cha Walthall
Mose Shini2
el. Mary's University
Frank Bridges
Brownz
Harry Kimberlin
Kimberlin
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Browns
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Randolph Field
Wasehell
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Auleo Girls
Galveston
Foo Moore
Buck Iuce
Bantolph Fleta
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Mich
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Betty Jameyan
D. KK. Martin
State Game Commission
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Lubbock Triumphs in Freewheeling Bowl Controversy
Lubbock wins a hard fought game despite early setbacks and player protests. Key figures include coach Weldon Chapman’s legacy, J C Goober Kayes stepping in as head coach, and star performers Ty son Alfald and Lorle Hackson. The team rallied to a 13 first downs each, with Lubbock totaling DA0 rushing yards and 270 passing yards, while Gonzaga and San Jose State links are noted in a broader season arc. The victory marks a historic comeback for the program amid midseason turmoil and a death in the coaching staff, underscoring the Rattlers’ resilience and enduring fighting spirit.
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Considine Sees 1940 Outlook for Red Lines and New Stars
Considine surveys 1940 sports scene with focus on baseball and the Washington Senators opposition, Reds in National League, and looming pennant races. He weighs boxing prospects, tennis, golf, and college football, highlighting stars Sam Snead and Patty Berg, while noting shifts in amateur and professional circles and betting markets.
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Oren
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Louis
Seema
Ben Re
Aia
Arturo Goril
Willy Tenta
Banks McFadden
Clemson- Princeton
Agalyi
Sam Snead
Etason
Vagne
Bon Budre
United States
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Ray
Alice Marble
Sam Bnead
Byron Nelson
Ralph Goldaht
Dick Metz
Henry Picard
Patty Berg
Jappendicitis
Buc Ward
Jannny Goodman
Jones
Cochrane's 1940 Sports Forecasts From Edwailw
Predictions cover boxing golf football and baseball across major leagues and colleges. Alice Marble, Joe McCarthy, Challedon, and Tulane feature among names. forecasts for national titles and Rose Bowl relevance appear beside expected rule changes and league managerial shifts.
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Hobby Jones
Challedon
Tulane
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Megal
Cornell
Stokeneare
School Fives Readies for League Play in San Antonio
San Antonio high schools finalize training as the city leagues prepare for a busy week of prep basketball. Lanier, defending city champions, hosts Sarape in the opening match while six games are lined up for next Wednesday with Brackenridge, Jefferson, Edison, and Central Catholic among the participants.
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Tilh
Sarape Club Basketeers
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Tonio
Bexar Couinty
Central Catholic
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Heros
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Stackenridge
Lanter
Burbank
South-North A continued Frain Page 5 recap game
The South defeated the North with a late comeback as Baker and a pass to Tranavichorhin sparked a second blue touchdown. Zontint added a late goal after Heinemann’s early kick. Banks scored in the third while North added a late tally, with standout plays from Nix and Kavanaugh. Heinemann and Zontint intercepted late, sealing a South victory in a revenge rematch.
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Bhelley
Jack Nix
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Golfers Head for Los Angeles Open
Los Angeles December 30 Byron Nelson, 1949 National Open champion and Harry Vardon memorial trophy winner, leads top pros to Los Angeles for the Los Angeles Open set for January 18. Nelson led the year with 472 polls, ahead of Revery Picart, Harry Cooper, and Bamstead in the trophy standings.
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Reviry Picart Af
Hershey
Harry Cooper
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