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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1939
Page
11
Chicago February 1 Joe Louis the heavyweight champion plans to cut off telephone access to rest and travel. He cannot answer calls at his Michigan home and must use a neighbor or the Corner drug store to place calls. His manager coordinates calls to reach him.
Arm strong fans mob Cincinnati crowds storm a restaurant as boxing champion Arm strong attempts to eat before an exhibition bout. The manager locks doors to protect the fighter while admirers pressure for a glimpse.
Paul Dean the pitcher and brother of Dizzy becomes the sixteenth Cardinal to sign a 1930 contract after talks with Branch Rickey. He returns from Arlington in a career year estimate and says his arm feels fine and he expects to start. Pepper Martin also meets with Rickey but leaves without an agreement and plans to reconvene.
Miss Agnes Conlon a 26 year old nurse announced her engagement to jockey Red Pollard of Barrel Calil. He is famed for riding Seabiscuit. They met last summer when Pollard injured his leg five days before a planned $50,000 Massachusetts handicap. The couple plans a California wedding if possible.
In Kaskat hall today mid term grades show several starters failed enough subjects to be ineligible for the semester. Departing from the team are Hay Taal Juan Tradyigdee and John Plumbley. Luciano Taliaferro was dropped from the squad by Coach Irvin Martin. OBIGAGH DOWLING CHIEF DIES CHICAGO Jan 10 Sam Manning 62 president of the Chicago Bowling association died today.
Brackenridge Park hosts the polo final of the Light Cup tournament with the Greens facing the Reds at 2 pm. Riders for the Greens include Ed Bradley Lieut Cal Tom Hastey Clarence Stark and Billy Braid. Army lineup features Lieut Jack Geary Ruby Goodnight Capt John Gross and Capt Jean Scott with a one goal handicap edge. San Antonio Polo Club to hold Wednesday drawings for the Aurora Hotel Cup tournament opening Friday, limited to teams with handicaps of four goals or less.
Hank gait burst ahead on the Willow course with a five under par 31 and 48 hole total of 297, the largest winning score in the San Antonio tournament history. Myer Dirties, Mehihern, and Cooper chased the title as weather and dew slowed scores. Cruickshank, McDonald Smith, Budiey, Armour, Turnesa, Waktrour, and Kimby also posted strong showings with final tallies around 300.
New York Feb 1 United States Lawn Tennis Association named 27 countries entering the 1930 Davis Cup competition. Last year 24 nations entered, now 38 challenges are set across three zones with Brazil in the South American division and newcomers such as the Philippines and New Zealand in North America. European eliminations include Belgium China Czechoslovakia Denmark France Germany Great Britain Hungary India Ireland Italy Monaco Netherlands New Zealand Norway Poland Romania Sweden Switzerland and Yugoslavia. The draw for the competition will be made later.
Fragmentary notice states Genevieve Cochran Liwrenne was born on December 12, 1047 to parents Cachan, with family housing changes at the women’s dorm and a note about future ministry plans. Also mentions a revolution against Mamsele.
Abilene reports interest from Midland boss Withers, president of Midland club in the West Texas New Mexico circuit, in transferring his team to Abilene. He would build a park and charge a daily gate of 1500 dollars, delivering the team and promising a season’s stay if the plan proceeds.
New York Feb 1 INS announces Brooklyn Dodgers manager Latcy MacPhail expects spring conditioning at Hot Springs Ark with Third-baseman Cookie Lavagette and Outfielder Tuck Sturnback. Arthur McGovern will oversee workouts, aiming to produce a fitter team under DuRocher. MacPhail and DuRocher predict strong showings as they prepare for opening day.
Champions meet in two Wednesday games at Woodlawn gym with a 7:30 PM start. Pearl must beat Stockdale to represent the district in the state tournament. Pearl previously downed Ainley East with Brewette scoring 14 and McMathing suffering an injury to the losers.
Fragmented report lists multiple boxing bouts with assorted fighters and scores across cities such as Ashville, Scranton, New York, and Brooklyn. Names and results are partially garbled, but indicate stopped opponents, knockouts, and mixed outcomes with varied percentages and weights.
Andrew Clark of Detroit swimming team shattered the South American mark by swimming the 400 meters freestyle in 4 minutes 58.1 seconds, defeating Steve Woanikk of Buffalo. Also surpassing the South American record were Joanne Laupheimer in the 100-meter backstroke and Katherine Rawls Thompson who edged Jeanette Campbell in the 200-meter freestyle by a narrow margin.
Promoter Harry Coffins hosts a Wednesday night card at Walk Plow Auditorium featuring Mazurki and Popeye Swenson in a title bout setup. Maim promo match has Moggyky 234 facing Swenson 235 in a two falls out of three format with Abe Youist and Humberin in a semi main.
Richmond Virginia news item notes Tipton the squad outfielder, who batted over 400 for Incx Coombs Blue Devils, drew major league interest. Reportedly offered a $2500 contract with the Washington Senators after college, with Philadelphia Athletes and Cleveland Indians also mentioned. Clarifies no signing yet and ongoing inquiries.
Tony Canzoneri wins by a knockout in the third round over Everett Sinington at a Los Angeles ring. Canzoneri, weighing 99 1 2 pounds, lands a hard right to the jaw after two minutes of the round, sending Sinington to the canvas. The count lasts several minutes as Canzoneri retains control and the referee stops the fight.
International sports results list scattered names and scores across cities like Boston Chicago New York and Minneapolis. Events include multiple wresting and running outcomes with athletes such as Jim Lendos from San Francisco and Otto Ruts from Hungary achieving various placements and times.
Loyola University of Los Angeles indicated Mike Pecarovich would become the new football coach amid a shakeup in athletic leadership. Five members of Loyola’s athletic council resigned after opposing a recommended successor, while Pecarovich, formerly of Gonzaga, would replace Tom Liew who left to pursue a head coach position at Arizona.
Wheatley Lions, undefeated at home this year, travel to Galveston to meet Central High in a state high school league basketball game Wednesday at Recreation Carter. The Galveston five lost by 22 points to the Thons in their coast city contest in January.
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