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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1939

Page

11

Eagles and Lanier Vie For High School Cage Title

Brackenridge and Lanier clash to decide the district championship after teams split the regular season. Brackenridge beat Jefferson 85 35 while Lanier rolled Tech 12 and a Kerrville win preceded the title decider set for February 16 at Eagle gym.

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Baseball stars vie in Lakeland invitational golf event

In Lakeland Florida February 1 an event paired major league players with top golf talent for a mixed exhibition and qualifying round. Notable entrants included Waner Perroll Rutell Manush Kedwick Derringer Walker Leavell LoRe t Cullenbine Griffith and other prominent pitchers hitters and coaches as Kenesaw Mountain Landis planned to attend for a day at least.

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McCarthy Predicts Yankees Fourth Pennant Win

New York February 2 Yankees manager Joe McCarthy boldly forecast a fourth straight pennant for the team. He claimed the Yankees have improved more than rivals like the Red Sox and Tigers, citing rising form from Joe Gordon Lou Gehrig and Carlos Bill Dickey and naming four potential 20 game winners.

New York Joe McCarthy Tle Yankees Joe Loe Red Sox Tigers Thollans Nclves Joe Gordon Lou Gehrig Uncy Grosatti Rolfe Verisinly Bill Dickey George Selkirk Timmy Henrich Jon DiMaggio Lorinson Tyay Red Rufting Lefty Gomez Oral Hildebrand Monte Pearson Jon

Baseball Banquet Honors Foxx and Vander Meer Tonight

At the Baseball Writers’ annual dinner in Boston Timmy Foxx and Johnny Vander Meer will be honored with major awards. Foxx receives the Addie Horley memorial plaque, Vander Meer the Paul Shannon bowl after his two perfect performances. Eddie Collins will present Foxx a $500 bonus as voted by the American League.

Boston Timmy ¢ Foxx Johnny Vander Meer Cinchinati Fon Baseball Writers Poxx Addie Horley Chtets Mejor Lenge Vander Meer Paul

Steers Sign Grey Clarke To 1039 Deal

Dallas February 8. The Dallas Steers signed third baseman Grey Clarke for the 1039 season. Clarke left Kannapolis N. C. and joined the club after agreeing to terms with club president George Schepps. Clarke, a key man in Dallas campaigns last year, is noted for an attackling record and disclosed his Thanksgiving marriage.

Dallas Greg Clarke Dallas Steers Dalles Clarke Kannapolis George Schepps

Refugio Lexters Named Captain and End Players

Refugio high school football players from the 1938 squad were honored at a football banquet. Captain Billy Williamson backfield star Rip Miller and end Pete Hughes received recognition as district 44-8 backfield and 1940 era contributors. Coach Louis Sormee announced the selections at the annual event.

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Two Schools Won Admission Into District 16 A

Corsicana Veh Rie and Palrfield high schools were refused admission into District 16 A of the Interscholastic League at yesterday's executive committee meeting.

Corusicana Veh Rie Corsicana Palrfield Distriet

Hypnotized Pug New Gag in New York Fight

A fragmentary report describes a planned light-heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden between Delia Betuna and Tigerback Vox. Promoter Jimmy Grippo touts hypnotic influence and showmanship as part of the event, with speculation on Grippo’s role and possible outcomes.

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Bruins Send Two Vets to Hershey for Replacements

Boston Bruins veteran forwards Charlie Sands and Ray Gollifte were shipped to the Hershey International League squad after coach Ross criticized their play. Hershey will field 18 year old Terry Reardon and 22 year old Red Hamilton in the A Line as replacements. Both veterans received $23 with cancellation notices to the ad writer.

Boston Charlie Sands Ray Gollifte Boston Bruins Hershey Act Ross Bruin Terry Reardon Robert Red” Haramil

Pimlico Track Tax Ruling Sets Daily Payment at 8000

Annapolis February 1 The Court of Appeals ruled Pimlico race track must pay a daily racing tax of 8000 under a 1918 law allowing an extra levy on tracks annexed to Baltimore city from the county. Pimlico argues the tax is improper as it taxes a business for a sub-division benefit.

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Reds Bosses Chortle Over Quick Signing

Cincinnati Reds officials announced a flurry of early season signings with more players under contract than any other major league club. Only seven players remained unsigned and names like Lew Riggs Dusty Cooke Dutch Bearman and Ray Davis were still sought.

Red Cincinnati Cincinnnati Reds Lew Riggs Bully Myers Dusty Cooke Dutch Qearman Ray Davis Whitey Moore Prenchy Bordagaray

Browns Sign Cliff to 1929 Contract in St Louis

The St Louis Browns announce a salary increase for third baseman Herland Cliff who led last season with 44 home runs. Cliff will join the Browns in San Antonio Texas for spring training in early March after returning his 1929 contract to officials.

Browns Clift ST. Louie Leen Herland Cliff Steed St. Louis “Browns San Antonio Vexas

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