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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1939

Page

6

Albaugh Prepares Texas Open Amid Big Week At Brackenridge

Reuben Albaugh oversees details for the $5050 Texas Open at Brackenridge Park as 72-hole play nears. He plans a gallery chief, coordinates with Fort Sam Houston for policing, and promotes $215 season tickets selling through Sunday night. Entries rise for Open and pro am, with Jug McSpaden among early favorites practicing at Brackenridge.

Phoenix Reuben Albaugh Brackenridge Park Army of Cotters San Antonio Fort Sam Houston Albaugh Walter Thompson Houston Golf Crest Country Club W. M. Anderson Jack Kleeman Kingsvile Herold Jug McSpeden Brackenridge Pat MeoSpaden My Laffoon Kim Foxerty Johnny Manioy Uargld Bieg

Pair nations for net play in 1939 Davis Cup draw

New York Feb 4 5 Aus Wally and Japan again advance in the American zone finals. Forecasts by Walter M Pate place Czechoslovakia Germany France and Great Britain in contention in Europe. The draw lists nations and byes, with Australia Mexico Cuba Canada Philippines Japan Mexico first round byes in North America and Czechoslovakia versus Norway in Europe.

New York Aus Wally Japan Ued Flavia Czechoslovakia Germany France Great Britain Walter M. Pate United States Pate Elye Yuoslavia Pranja Puncec Franjo Kukullevic Czachoslovakia Stil Ladislas Trecht Menzel Gensun Heimer Hencel George von Metaxa Baron Gottfried von Grant Hes Yvon Petra Christian Rousse Britahy Rut Dustin Ehsllétige Ralind Peffin Dapan Lrandesome Jira Yamagishi Brazil Halcombe Ward Awer Tennis Sockaon Solrows North Hungary Foland Netherlands Switzerland Sweden Denmark

Paychek Wins In Omaha Bout Over Art Oliver

In Omaha on February 4, Paychek, a Chicago heavyweight, recovered from an eight count to outbox Art Oliver over eight rounds before 4300 fans. Oliver floored Paychek early but Paychek rallied with steady jabs to secure the decision after a tense mid bout exchange.

Omaha Neb Johma—ny Paychek Des Moinen Bellboy Art Oliver Chicago Aegie Oliver Paychiek Wright

Brackenridge holds drama as Abe Espinosa wins 1931 Texas Open

Abe Espinosa, from a famed golfing family, seizes the 1931 Texas Open at Brackett Ridge Park. He cards a 281 total to beat Frank Welsh Turnesa Cooper and others in a tight finish as Shute leads early but falters. Espinosa’s late surge stunned a strong field in gusty wind with a three under par 281.

Tentil Stetch Abe Espinoza America Ant Texas Wiich Golalt Espinosa Prank Welsh Brackenidge Turnese Gooper Shuter Willy Cox Brooklyn Denny Shute Bill Lally Ia Irin Abels Perhays Chicagean Tir Strate Uraesa Grapes Mipre Turenesa Cooper Shute Turuesa Wallis Reed

Phoenix Open Opens With 64 Pros In Race For $2400 Prize

The St hole Phoenix Open teeing off at Phoenix Country Club features 64 pros and 15 amateurs with 10 more expected. Pre tournament favorites include Ed Oliver Dick Metz Byron Nelson Jimmy Hines Marvin Stahl Pat Horton Smith Abe Espinosa and Johnny Re volta. Nelson Stahl and Hines split 626.66 yesterday in the pro am event. Highteen holes slated for today with 20 more Sunday. winner earns 2400 prize.

Phoenix Arix Ed Oliver Wilmington Del Dick Metz Chicago Byron Nelson Reading Jimmy Hines Great Neck Marvin Staal Tonsing Bitch Lewson Liltie Sal Franci Thomason Stawnee-on-Delaware Pat Horton Smith Abe Espinosa Johnny Revolta Demarel

Fight Results Highlight Confusing Global Card

A jumbled report lists multiple boxers and locales with scattered scores and outcomes. Names such as Tony Galena Washington New York Melio Battias and Bobby Masters appear alongside cities like Detroit Philadelphia and Worcester, ending with a note of a fought technical draw.

Tony Galena Uronire Washington New York Melio Battias Beacon N.Y Myerdock Fox Can Shokang Wash Eddy King Tuy Minadarialis Phiadelphis Jhnt Rablasan Ob Phanielphis Jack Shtler Philadelphia Auvuela Savina KO Caxilo Bath Worcester Maze John Roni Itdin Rena Byrhacme FE Hallynke Salvatore Bartolonko Dane Barry Chitake Helly Raby Biroty Alan Jhadlen Kan Jack Kid England San Diego Calt WTF San Thérin Yancey Heney Heals Pollan

St Henrys Tornets Defend Southwest Academic League Title

In a tight contest Saint Henrys Tornets face Saint Antonio Yellow Jackets for the league crown. The undefeated contenders seek a repeat as welmiako highlights and key scores shape the dramatic title showdown.

Rattlers Seek Another Win Over Buffs

St Marys Rattlers prevail in a two game series opener against West Texas State College Buffs in Canyon. Ernest Schur led with 14 points for the Buffs while Garlang Taylor and Chico Cabriel contributed for the Saints as the game stayed tight and fouls sidelined key players.

St. Mary's Rattlers Texas State College Buffaloss Canyon Rattler South San Antonio Central High Saints St. Mary's Ernest Schur Gamin Garlang Taylor Chico Cabriel

Motarnationel Arts Triumph Over Golden Terror

Motarnationel arts team led by Piel pla Fronka Maguraki 2140 defeated the Golden Terror in a decisive match. The result highlights a strong performance by the Agsaciatrik squad amid a competitive season.

Agsaciatrik Ress Fronka Maguraki Motarnationel Arts Miym Golden Terror

Believe It Or Not By Ripley Cony 1840

Fragmentary OCR reads like a Believe It Or Not note referencing Ripley and Cony with stray words about 1840. The readable text is insufficient to determine a clear event, person, or place for a fuller headline or summary.

Handy Man of the French Revolution Exposed

During the French Revolution Chartes de Ie Russiece a noble became a Tribunal sweeper and saved many lives by hiding fires and erasing records. He allegedly manipulated executions and fed de Beauharnais and Madame Talepots among others, as claimed in this self explanatory piece.

Charles de Las Bussiére Josephine Time Lafayette Chartes de Ie Russiece Committee of Public Welfare Dasaphing de Beauharmais Madame Talepots

Berg Beats Jameson In Miami Biltmore Round Robins

Patty Berg plays a pal and advances in the Miami Biltmore event as four matches unfold. Berg defeats Marion Miley 7 and 5 and Millie Senwab 5 and 3 to reach the semifinals while other results see Irwin, Williams, Cobhirat, and Keely winning their openers in the coral gables tournament.

Coral Gables Pla Minneapolis Redhush Patty Berg Leddie Irwin Giray Ringe Miami Dorothy Kirby Atlanta Filamae Willams Chicago Miss Berg Marion Miley Lexington Mill

Galento Admits Weakness After Knockout Win

Detroit reports Tony Galento claiming a weakness after knocking out Nat Brown in the fourth round. Crowds of 8547 watched as Brown woozily hit the canvas, with Galento noting his opponent’s inability to stand and fight.

Detroit Tony Galento Aganetit Joe Lovie Jane Galenlo Tony Brown Galento Joe Jacob Joe Touls Galenlo Wis Louly Chaim Tiknock Nin Corney Louis

Wild Game Population Figures From Federal Survey

The government’s inventory by the Bureau of Biological Survey, with help from the park service and state conservation commissions, counts wild game across the United States. It notes roughly 8,000 black bears, 165,000 moose, 146,000 antelopes, and 4.5 million deer, with regional gaps and noting elk and buffalo presence but imperfect data due to reporting limits. It stresses the survey is not exact and relies on adding-machine tallies in many areas.

Washington Thisyin Montana Minnesota United States America Delaware Michigan Ohio Bureau of Biological Survey Park Service Forest Service State Gate and Conservation Commissions New Mexico Captivlty

Untitled sports notes from fragmented OCR page

Fragmented text lists players and teams with scattered scores and clubs. It mentions Woodlawn lake gym and regional names such as Amado Nervo Valencia Centro Deportivo and Garza HN. Packed with unreadable segments, the readable items hint at a multi team event with many players but lack a coherent narrative or final outcomes.

Inie Congeemtve Ocean Hall Hanker Hall Woodlawn Lake Fierny Annem Mvorting Contes Depnelien Valenen Daulare Gtipa Amari Matyas Amado Ebates Penman G. Garnla Railrlares Oehatile Tucky P. Muti Emintulke Anna Day Amada Gjuba Amado Nervo Centro Valstra Ta Cavazos Garcia Dabona Balta Balinad Ceulta Garza HN Beatin Primotet Valencia Jra Valencia A. Grad Valencia Jr Centra Deportivo Reuter Genteo Demartive Valencia Jem Powel Uris Dake AL Bacnhedamannan Ryecas Milage Tincnrasira VoNnenal Hebnehmt VIS Marthniey Lorim Ia Hl Frayn Ther Playerat Meena Aeim Aten Tela Previn Ata Fy Meciander Naval Ay Siagnies Sunrex Ay Alyarer Arca Blip Vinn Reena Caryafei Gurait Chapa

Outboard Race Stars Coming to Medina

Outboard racing fans will see the Medina regatta on May 2 as the Outboard Association regatta activity expands. At a recent Waco meeting plans were outlined for multiple events including Charro Days in Brownsville February 16 and regattas in Dallas Fort Worth Mineral Wells and Memphis with the southern division regatta likely in mind August.

Ban Antonis Fort Worth Mineral Wells Jaly Memphis San Francisco Brownsville Waco Ar Herring Perl Worth San Antonio Dave Crowe Bunny Reuter Marjorie Snyder Glavence Sthysomn Henry ‘Rtwerk Frank Middictan Dave Dadsan

YMCA Sports Report From Frienk Gikarmen Match

The Finck Gikarmen continued to play Friday night contest with Feash. Bankers Inn faced defeat as Pineke City Feast defeated Brother Ya Menna 14 to 0. Menth and Mie A figures showed mixed results as Benk five failed to score, leaving Aur with limited options.

Finck Gikarmen Bankers Inn Buateat Torfelt Benk Alta Fness Povern Pineke Evita Ya Menna Schetlnoy Paako Rene Meane Wxoa Sroka

Death of Pyle recalls vivid sports era

Los Angeles on February 4, civic sports promoter Pyle died at 56, famed for luring Red Grange and Suzanne Lenglen to pro events. He helped stage the Galloping Ghost's and Browne Langlen matches, organized the Hunton derby, drew huge prize money, and later ran a radio transcription firm before a life marred by lawsuits and personal turmoil.

Los Angeles Pyle Vietdin Hurold Red Grange Suzanne Lenglan Mary K Browne Whosb Hom Pyke Mid-West University of Illinoia New York Andy Payne Oklahoma Mc. Langlen Mary J. Browne Guninn Devoy Priae Monty Effie Vin Allmin

Razorbacks Battle Bruins In Southwest Conference Preview

Arkansas seeks back to back wins over Baylor in a Southwest Conference clash Saturday night. Captain Nei Marlin led a late surge as Arkansas held off a Baylors rally, with Hickey and Gaminil contributing on defense and offense. Baylors tried to close the gap late but Arkansas maintained a 46-33 advantage to stay atop the standings.

Payetteville Ack Pett Baylor Bens Arkinsas Razorbacks Jean Hogs Bruins Baylors Nei Marlin Baylay Jost Nall Bayley Hickey Gaminilt Tce Meeberger Baytor Arkansas Raytor Walturs Arkhiain Adally Marthe Rapere Michell

Mrs Vare Calls USGA Ruling Out of Line

Bellair Pla Feb 4 Pip Glenna Collett Vare, six times national champion, criticizes a USGA warning against expense allowances for women golfers on tour. She questions the need and says most players can afford competition. She notes women are expanding play in Florida and touring.

Per- Hans Ie U. B. GA Brads Florida U. BG Yave le Holle Gaurmanenh Betty Myein Clearwater Vara Ale Pally Berg Una

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