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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1939

Page

7

Bettina Light-Heavy Champion in New York Fight

Bettina light heavyweight champion Bettina beat Jack Fox of Spokane in the ninth round at Madison Square Garden in a chaotic scene. The crowd hailed him as a new hero as Beacons cheered amid noise makers and cow bells. Gate reported at 18,189.85 dollars.

Pat Robinson New York John Lewis New York State Mello Bet- Lina Heacon Jack Fox Spokane Madison “Square Garden I &T Tts Bettina Fox Bellin BM Walker Ayssien Por Ted Beacon Melio Bettina New York State Boxing Commission Tiger Jack Wox John Henry Lewis

British Palo Challengers Set For Westchester Cup Series

New York Feb 4 The rathesiness of Great Britain's challenge for palo's Westchester cup was emphasized after Gerald Balding field captain of the British team arrived There was a wish to win with the best ponies and players in the empire Turfmuark and Ivor Balding join the squad Cant Humphrey Guinnes now stationed in Palestine The British will play matches in California this winter and spring then travel to Measurbreak for a car play against an American select team.

New York Great Britain Taciny Gerald Balding Fie Britisn Beay England Empire Turfmuark Ivor Balding Humphrey Guinness Palestine California Measurbreak Sone

Browns Sign Kramer and Bell to Contracts

Louis Browns announce rookie right hander Jack Kramer signed for 1930 after time with Sart Antonios Browns farm team Task weapon. Beau Bell, outfielder from New Braunfels Texas, also signed for 1934 salary same as Bell’s, despite a slump in hitting from .340 in 1947 to .262 last season amidst training season withdrawals.

Touis Incs Louis Browns Jack Kramer Kramer Sart Antonios Browns Task Weapon Beau Bell St. Louis Browns

Vines Beats Budge In Cross Military Tour Match

In Atlanta on February 4, Vines defeated Budge 12-8, 8-5, 1-68, then 8-5, 4-? amid a noisy crowd of about 3600 as Donald Jonge pressed for a comeback. Vines led their cross country tour match, leaving Budge four games behind.

Atlanta Itnadisworth Vines Tample Donald Jonge Lash Rilett Budge Wenly-Ingond Smatch

Western Union card yields three knockouts in tight card

Frank Nixon leads a three knockout Western Union Association fight card at Titarnational arena on Friday night. The open event shows Tenk Gheney stopping Nismay in the second with relentless punches, Bow Wright making a late surge, and English Kit Bowers facing Wind Nt Harrison in a six round bout.

Frank Nixon Proich Batthng Whison Westernion A.C Titarnational Western Union Tenk Gheney Iarelsey Isep Atte Punchea Nismay Bow Wright Hethad Bowers Harrison

Edison Wins at Lockhart in Open Invitation Tourney

Edison defeats Marxwell in a first round game at Lockhart on Friday advancing to the semi finals of the Lockhart invitation basketball tournament. Lockhart awaits San Marcos in the next round as Beare’s Maxwell upset is noted with incomplete play-by-play text.

Marxwell Tylday Edson Telwrale Lockhart See Aul Lockart Tournining Backhart San Maceas Beare Maxwell Janice McGowan Nile Tails Iga

College Cagers Prevail in Varied Scores Across Matches

A jumble of college basketball results shows Indiana 48 leading Kavies 30 and Notre Dame 38 trailing Thinots 94. Other notable scores include Colorado 35 over Ulan State 44, Denver 44 against Unite ty Wyatting 35, and Washington 45 defeating Greson State 35.

Avksigne Weal Vitam Temple Villanova Goleva A la Salla St. Joseph la Gallyabwrg Taehigh Duqueune Trevidyn Kanal Ghicago City Callere Puller Am Te Ward Indiana Kavies Notre Dame Thinots Brinnely Washhisian At. Tonia Droka A Lote Colorado Ulan State Denver Unite Ty Wyatting Colawaita State Pallaviia St. Mary's Ccnmes Bluriford CL. AL Washington Greson State Wontioyford (Okie FUN Inn Aviation North Penne Ri Red Quar Raniel Baker Haat Texag Stephen F [Auatin New Mexico Mexico Texan Mincer Row Mexico Mincy Colorado College Santa Clara AO San Jose State Navada Frasin State Montana Montagna State Weitman University of Sexton

Horse Racing Headlines Feature Track Battle at Minion

The race scene centers on Muswell and My Wop as contenders in the Tonnes atakas events. Posts and stakes include 40,000 Santa AWy Handlers and four $0,400 Willner cups, with Elowerd' trainers and Darel 4 noted as key figures amid a reshaped season.

Muswell Arand Tsien Minion Mafaleislen

Mazurki Eyes Casey's Best in Notable Stakes Entry

Trainer sian SNe and jockey Ton Meada coordinate at Columbia to pursue the 129 pound weight in the fifener cup. Stagehand’s potential Santa Mist form hints at strong showing as rival Seabtacuit battles for victory. Other horses and jockeys plot entries and betting angles ahead of the event.

Sian Sne Columbia East Sear Jonding Santamite Hialeah Yictarlsa Kent Olske Widenre

Debs Garis Signs Payment af neem toward Arlington trade

Boston February 4. Debs Garis, amid signings and bets, bets on Arlington prospects for the Chicago trade and Boston contract. Casey and Mazurki linked to hoop events, trainer Kanatytr updates pulls from Vie 100000 Santa Anita handicap. Coffman belts for heavyweight eliminations and Bees links.

Arlington Surly Arlington Tadeo Tony Fi Boston Aly Boston Bee Ola Steve Casey Mike Mazurki Liv Naver Nurnin W. R. Kanatytr

Waner and Derringer Compete In Baseball Golf Semi Finals

In Lakeland Florida on Feb 4, Paul Waner of the Pirates defeats Ducky Medwick to reach the baseball players golf tournament semi finals. His rival today is Paul Derringer of the Reds, who eliminated Gerald Walker of the White Sox. The event gathers star pitchers and outfielders playing for charity and bragging rights, with banter about rules and style on the links.

Gayle Lakeland Guy Fae Paul Waner Pittsburgh Pirates Ducky Medwick Paul Tlyweight Jong Sammy Byrd Paul Derringer Ginelnnati Reds Gerald Walker White Sox Walker Dlig Bob Walker Wen Fetell Valagt Dole Charya New York Yankees Linyd Brown Piccket Lepine & Man Derringer Pal Waner Medwick Nick Allwock Nick Tie Ovigno Dad Wes Peyett Forrell Mick ST. Paul United States

Mountaineers Schedule Series at Schreiner Kerrville

Kerrville February 4 After four wins last week the Mountaineers travel to Schreiner Junior College for a Friday and Saturday doubleheader February 14 and 15. The series earlier in the season was split. Proceeds from the Saturday game go to the infantile paralysis fund.

Kerrville Delyeiner Tristitv4e Mountaineers Bm Antonie Junior College Bos Shetecta Snbuday Kereville Die San Angelo Jim College Rema Eubles Geome

Special Shoot At Gun Club Inolited In Sunday Program

A gun club event at San Antonio Gun era school in Olmos Wasi invites out of town skeet shooters for a monthly registered shoot. Fifty targets will be available during the day with no extra charge on targets and no interference with the regular Sunday morning activities.

Bunday San Antonio

Ad Dietzel In Action Again In Colorado Springs

The Colorado Springs Antlers basketball team, member of the Missouri Valley AAU league, return to play New York Furnitures of Denver in a revival game at Denver. Coach Everett Shelton, formerly of the Denver Safeway national AAU title team, brings three veterans Ad Dietzel Chuck Bailey and Warry Sorenson plus new and old material including Tex Kingslay and Taxan to the lineup. Dietzel, a tall San Antonio star, set high scoring records in the Southwest Conference years ago.

Colorado Sipminas Colp Colorado Springs Antlers Basket Missouri Valley A. A Slit Kame New York Furnitures Denver Hverett Shelton Denver Safeway A. A.V. Ute Auer A. A

Brats Italy Seeks Second World Rematch After Loss

The United States defeated Italy in a world event earlier today, advancing to the second round. Austria, Switzerland, and other teams featured in the table of Swiss venue competition, with American players contributing to the victory as the event progressed.

S. Brats Italy Switzerland Amedica Maletrookey Ehanosloushins

Azteca Shows Punch Puts Rival Away

Johnny Janes reports on a boxing card at Walkethow arena where Azteca defeated McGeever in eight rounds after a decisive seventh round punch. Referee Leo Sher warned both fighters as the match progressed, with Azteca earning the welterweight claim and the crowd noting McGeever’s tumbling finish.

Johnny Janes Texas Boxing Grown Mid Azteca Eddie McGeever Teature Attraetion Walkethow Scranton Triahmen Agound shilaUah Emerald Isle Leo Sher Shea McGreever Shen McGeaver Azteca Shei le Bays McGeever Sey Sooony Thyey Menzintto Borrano O. Berradash Corps Christ Peretyn Howl Kelly Groundhouse Mexico Sug Antonio AEG Felipe Vellthes

Baseball Players Question Golf While Training

The article discusses how top baseball hitters like Chuck Klein and Paul Warner balanced golfing with hitting. It notes risks from different muscle use, citing Pinkey Whitney and Beau Bell, and warns that shifting to golf can cause spring training injuries.

Unclear sports note on league players and signings

Fragmentary report mentions Georgia Flartin stooge and Ba Fis but readable facts are scarce. It references the Phillies and sports figures including Cy Cobb, Jedling, and Alex McColl in various contexts, with mentions of minor league baseball and signings like Ghiel Ui Frank Coe.

Georgia-Flartin Phillies Sporting Vuffielder Stir of Cy Cobb Nouston Mike Jelley Achiters Geneapolis Millers Ghiel Ui Frank Coe

Galento or Braddock to Be Next Schmeling Foe

New York report says promoter Mike Jacobs aims to stage a Schmeling rematch with James J Braddock or Tony Galento. Jacobs seeks public reaction and potential buildup while Schmeling may still face a second heavyweight challenger after testing options in Philadelphia and Miami.

Galento Braddock Fawion New York Insi Dax Schmieg James J. Braddock Mike Jacobs Sama Joe Jacobs Agierlegu Cha Gehmel-ing Matt Caine Jacobs Tarver Jilesse Ant Box Tony Galento Nis Sinhlémile Philadelphia Wronk Javatus Max Rnel Piandter Jacobs Sehmeling-Braddock Mintieliger Javobs Incots War Horse

Rickey and MacPhail to Team Up Buy Dodgers

Brooklyn rumors swirl as Branch Rickey and Gab's MacPhail reportedly plan a partnership to purchase the Dodgers from the Ebbets-McKeever group. Details conflict, with reports of Rickey Jr. moving from the Cardinals to Brooklyn farm operations and questions about a sale lingering amid farm-system changes and contract timelines.

Rickey and MacPhail Dodgers New York Gab Brooklyn Dodgers Ebbets-McKeever Tacay Rickey Jr Nedgers Rickey Uyat ST. Louis Sant Breaden St. Louis Cardinals Rickey Jy Clib Brooklyn Farm Clib Cardinals Ghace Chuelly Breadon Broskigny Brenden Branch Rickey

Al Ettore Retires From Prizefighting

Al Ettore announces retirement from boxing citing ongoing health decline after losses to Joe Louis in 1936 and a recent bout with Johnny Paycheck ending in a technical knockout. He says he has earned plenty but will quit for good.

al Ettore Puivadelphia al Altorn Jae Lowe Pelerit Sale Ettore Ettore Jon Louis Louls Ay Kinrckoné Des Moines Jawa Johnny Paychek Paychek

Drab Victories Mark Eagles and Jeffs in City League

Reported results show Brackenridge Eagles beating Lanier 92 to 19 while Jefferson edged Burbank 35 to 18 at Mustang gym. Other outcomes included Lanier's 34–27 loss to Austin Brackenridge and Brackenridge and La Mer near-miss chances as city series proceed toward regional implications.

Jefferson Lanior Cngé Jeffs Burbank Mustang Mustangs Littie John Yothem Lanier Brackenridge Eagles Zegies Voks Mondas Austin Maroons Bot Brackenridge la Mer Une San Antonio Okninp Brackenridge Lanter Toe Austin Ogee Felerwou Ganantent Ae Blortie Baylor Roamer Torker Raitt Budinne & Getter Jeftersmy Hiromi Bail Delictatas Deetsa Cody Crain Kot Markeloe Lamberto Myer Chapag Lowerr Boyd Tatas Anis Brarktoringi Analla Ani Whillamaon

Big Ten lead at stake in Minnesota Ohio State clash

Minnesota and Ohio State promise a pivotal Big Ten showdown in Minneapolis as five wins in six league games push the Gophers to defend the top spot while the Buckeyes seek a win to prevent slipping to third. Iowa Northwestern and Wisconsin also feature in the conference lineup with Michigan State awaiting next week.

Minneapolis Caight Minnesota Ohio State Minnesotta Authiedle Gophers Unite Buckeyes Ely Wisconsin Michigan _ State

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