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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1939

Page

10

Pitt to Join Big Ten Under Bowman Code Revision

Pittsburgh reports indicate the University moves to operate athletics under Big Ten rules to preserve amateur ideals. Major Griffith of the Western Conference will assess Pitt and pass on observations. Alumni groups urge Bowman code revision to ease athletic strictness while maintaining standards.

Pittsburgh University, of Athleftics John L. Griffith Griffith Chicago Titt James Hagan Pitt Confciencr John G. Bowman Bowman Uney Hotes Seition Lils John Bain Bushelland Hagen Ibsi Grithith Latus Hagan University of Pitts Burgh Hentral Inc Fel ‘University Pittyes Pittsburgh, Tech General Alumni Association University of Pittsburgh Meachodl Severn Iemlys Biz Ten Pidfanen Ecole Jatin C. Bowman University of Panto

Hot Wells High County Choice Basketball Thriller

Hot Wells High School's Blue Devils rallied from a halftime deficit to beat the Mustangs 32-? in a county league clash Tuesday afternoon. Preddy Calin and Jimmy Savilh led Hut Wells with 14 points each, as South San Antonio's co-favorites watched, with First Congregational Sunday School noted in the fray.

Hot South San Anthonig First Congregational Friday Jeffers Voutieu Parker Tate IQ Wenley Ree Hovet Mae Radbine

McDowell Deeg Draw as Referee Booed in Houston

In Houston on February 1 the McDowell versus Deeg bout ended in a draw after a 10round scheduled fight. Eddie O Day called it 2 to 2% raw, drawing boos from spectators while other results listed include MacDowell 152 pounds from Dallas beating 150pound Ray Oest of San Antonio, Ora Heckney 136 from Oklahoma City scoring a fourround KO, and Jimmy Foytix of Houston winning by TKOs in three rounds.

Houston Lew Deakins Man of Bliss Bam Scully Eddie O'Day Big McDowell Billy Deeg MacDowell Dallas San Antonio Ray Oest Galveston Henry Botliho Milwauker Sonny Bruyer Lubbock

Medinah Club to Host Western Golf Meet Next Summer

CHICAGO February 1 The Western Golf association announced the annual tournament will be held at Medinah Country Club near Chicago with dates not yet fixed but likely in July near St Paul. Also news from Reno reports Buddy Baer, brother of Max Baer, married former Miss Ralpha Peay in Sacraments California.

Medinah Club Chicago Western Golf Association Medinah Country Club Esk St. Paul Buddy Haet Marktes Reno. Wey Buddy Baer Diehling Max Baer Ralpha Peay Calif

Sunday School Contests at Woodlawn Methodist and First Congregational

Sunday Schools at Woodlawn Methodist and First Congregational competed in a top cage event today after rough gate openings near Hot Wells. First Congregational defeated MM, with key players named Kirst Evancilicat and Wright contributing. Other teams included Emmal, Wright, Hering, and White, as well as Gallant and Rewataiter in regional badges.

Woodlawr Methagist Pirst Kirst Evancelicat Wright Hering Winite Gallant

Academic Fowls Quit League After Narrow Loss to Central

Academic Jagama Peacock Miliincy academy's Fowl withdrew from prakethan competition after a 48 to 10 loss to Central. Officials said the tinted number of sturents were too young for contact with other schemes. The same reason was given for leaving basketball and practice games were announced as tonight. Saturday may see rescheduled matches across St. Henry's, Guadalupe, St Andrews, and Central Christian campuses in a busy week.

Peacock Miliincy Academy West Aranemic Prakethan Central AE Central Gym St. Henry's Tories Chir Linty Guadalupe At & P St. Andrew's Tollowlie St Ph Hihans Uinier A. Five Alin Por Samtouxton Genbral Central Christian

Kennel Club Plans 39 Show at Gunter Hole Meet

The Kennel Club schedules a Thursday night gathering at Gunter Hole to discuss the 1939 WS San Antonio show plans and group activities. Br A E Wan-Reman will report on the Tejas dog knowledge meeting held last month in Dallas.

Kennel Club San Antonio Kemper Club Gunter Hole Br A. E Wan- Reman Dalles

New Gulfstream Park Opens In Hollywood Florida

Factual report on the opening of Gulfstream Park in Hollywood Florida with contractor Horning leading the project. Describes the new track layout, grandstand, and plans for a 40 day program, including the inaugural handicap and expected attendance and prize money.

Ty Gayle Talhot Miam Fla Jack Hoyoing Jiayse Racine Guifstrenns Benifit Hiatcan Park Tropical Park Wimrdul Mich Int Hlaleay Young Horning Nts Holywood Hollywood Newby Fort Lauderdale Norning Horning Andy Fife Othecs Gulfstream Park Tim Nancy Tsar

Neighbors Attend Chicago Hawks Game Amid Son Pride

In Eveleth Minnesota two mothers, Mrs John Lifinsek and Mrs Atoba Bray, watch their sons Frankie Brimsek and Mikegparekae play for the Chicago Blackhawks against Foslon. Neighbors recall past games as subscription plans fund a walk to support a future attendance.

Chicago Pep Chicago Blackhawks Foslon Rome Wibean Deg Veleth Minn John Lifinsek Frankie Brimsek Sevisae Rol Meyrareold Goolle Roy Atoba Bray Kes Molinr Mikegparekae Roale Eveleth Meitier Imothoe Hepidag Willy Heat Caret Evelétn Willieweed

Dean Seeks to Manage Yankees in a Bold Move

Philadelphia report notes Dean seeks managerial role with the Yankees citing his pitching against Wie and a World Series impact. He deflects credit from McCarthy while praising the team’s power and his own contributions to a potential golden era for the Pirates, Reds, or Yankees.

Wotzis Dean Yankees

Brackenridge and Jefferson Clash in City High semifinal

Brackenridge and Jefferson Mustangs meet in a crucial City High School cage semifinal at Brackenridge Wednesday night starting at 1 pm local time. Both teams chase top-spot in the standings as Lanier Tech and Kerrville’s Antlers loom, with Brackenridge aiming to stay ahead of Jefferson and Tech in the late-season race.

Lenier Vous Trackenridge Sis Vals Jefferson Mustangs Ans Bracks Burbank Kerrville Twe Loep Lanter Tech Centralayn Jeffs Broontenk Brackenridge Voks Jefferson Grackenridge Lanier Wits Hagles Covents Ued

Georgia pitcher Chandler out with broken ankle

Athens reports Georgia pitcher Chandler suffers a broken right ankle after a track mishap sidelining him for most of spring. Doctors say recovery time uncertain as he remains with the team and trains in workouts while awaiting further evaluation.

Athens Spurgeon Chatskee Georgia Searon Chaidier University of Georgia Bro Aukin Vest

Making Weight Kid Azteca Sweats It Off

Kid Azteca strips to meet 147 pounds for Eddie MeCicever as part of a weight control routine. The Mexican wrestler endured a frigid West Ske Wales room and pruned clothing to shed pounds, finishing with a lean frame at the scale. He later trained, resting and working toward a target around 142 pounds for upcoming events.

Azteca Kid Azteca Eddie Metrever West Ske Wales

Women Golf Pans for Pad el San An Onie Courts Dua

The article notes a March 26 start date for a Sentech foursome event. Mrs A E Brown, Mrs Jack Tapham, and Mrs Jddd Mee will compete for top honors in the Susbecompisted rhaser tournament, with 605 and other scores cited. Regular Friday tournament results include Min Harry Ferninglon de and Mrs Sam Kono with notable scores.

Mwech A. E. Brown Jack Tapham Mas Rhaser Gisayles Lehrnisior Gisayles Lehrnisior Ted Owal

Pistol Shooters Lead US Standings Densford Seventh

Densford of Kelly Diet ranks seventh in the United States in center-fire pistol shooting with an average around 280. Only nine competitors posted higher scores as A Wu Hrruming led with 284.30 for Detroit police, followed by HB Jouts of Los Angeles police and others from Texas and Belfast in the top ranks.

Alond Densmore A. Wu Detroit Police Foren Wim Angeles Polite Charles Askbaty Vexas Border Patial Fl Pasa al Day Vial Walsh Ariington

Olsen Swedes to Play Here

Olsen’s team is slated for a local basketball game Thursday February 1 at the Benckenridge arena. The opponent and exact league details are unclear due to damaged text but the event appears tied to a regional schedule with listed players and venues.

Alana Jownlers Olsen Thryibje Swoiles

Ex-Holdout Camilli Signs His Contract

Ex Dodger first baseman Camilli signs a contract after a holdout period in New York. The report notes his return to the 1933 season with the Dodgers, details of the signing day, and mentions partial terms and future participation with the team.

Camilli New York Dodger Jom Crail Caimi

Indians Let Whitehill Go Amid Player Move

Cleveland fans witnessed a surprising player transaction as Bart Whitehill, ex-Tetra and Washington American League hopeful, was released unconditionally by the Indians. Whitehill, who joined Cleveland for 937 dollars, had previously posted an eight win season in the Tehhe league and carried 22 victories in his career, but was sent to leagues without a return proposal.

Cleveland Bart Whitehi Tetra Whitehit Howootine Ted Waebingink

Texas Conference HASKAT HALL STAI DINGS Won Lowi Prt 4

Fragmented OCR notes show Texas Conference items with names and places like Abilenn Trinity We Worth Daniel Baker and Saint Eagasel'n. Mentions of Bayz, Payn, and Abtinitin hint at school teams and standings, but details are unclear.

Texas Haskat Hall Stai Dings Ay Alinin Winward SOM Kina Abilenn Trinity Yah We Daniel Baker Eagasel'na Sabupdia Abtinitin Binte Bakerys South Wealorn

Willoughby and Laredo Set for Monday Fight Card

Promoter Kinky Floren unveiled plans for a one round main event featuring Willoughby and Laredo. The card faced changes as the announcer reconsidered the lineup while final adjustments were being made to the bout order.

Mehl Ritter Hla Sieedo Bill Willoughny Prowder Kinky Floren Liab Te Pad

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