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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1939

Page

7

San Antonio pools closing sparks public protest letter

Harold Scherwitz prints a heated local debate over shutting municipal swimming pools provoking a letter from James A Hurry of San Antonio Junior College. Hurry defends pool openings with modern filtration and urges action to keep pools usable for children, noting a WPA grant could fund improvements and warning San Antonio risks losing a valuable civic asset if pools stay dry. He urges civic volunteers to ensure proper dissemination and use of funds.

Aplain James A. Hurry San Antonio Junior College Ban Antonio Roth All Roth All Indiaa- Hans Oly Yateen Uftheena Acherwetz San Antonio Ronnie Nele San Anonio

St. Mary's athletes shine in scholastic honor roll

St Marys U shows notable student achievement as Basket Baller Bob Freeman and Footballer Charles Sommers appear on the scholastic honor roll. Merritt Wentz Horace Gonzales and Danny Breeden receive honorable mention while Curtis Sandig earns special note for top effort with no grades under C. Attabay, Sellers!

St. Mary’s St. Mary's U Bob Freeman Charles Sommers Merritt Wentz Horace Gonzales Danny Breeden Curtis Sandig C. Attabay

Rookie Story Sets Ambitious Baseball Season

In Houston Texas a rookie story outlines aims for 39 victories and four defeats as amateur clubs prepare for March 13 opening. Editor Dick Freeman notes recruiting efforts, pitcher Fridays nickname, and the need for eight players to support a left handed hurler amid spring tryouts and fan involvement.

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Pearl Girls to Play Twice in City League Action

Pearl Trewuttes and teammates face Pawnee High School at Waodlawn on Wednesday night in a key match. The second game pits Stockdate High against Koweitz with Bra Bondgiphield’s post team meeting the Station Hospital Club for the city league title.

Pearl Trewuttes Skelevys Dwo Garmus Waodlawn Tye BE Agwinst Pawnee High School Nt Koweitz Aralnse Stockdate High Bra Bondgiphield Station Hospital

Big Shots in Towa for BusIC Open in San Antonio

San Antonio hosts a major golf event drawing stars like Dick Arlen Dudley Hines and Harry Cooper to Brackenridge Park. Notables from Phoenix Dallas and other cities arrive for the 72 hole $3000 tournament, with top contenders including Ben Hogan revolva and Tony Buller among the field and Derby-like pro am events shaping the opening days.

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Sarazen Aims to Beat Them in Match or Medal Play

Golf star Sarazen declares confidence in competing under match or medal formats. He cites past rivals Walter Hoyer and Bobby Jones as proof that top pros win across formats. He advocates funds to aid touring players through gate receipts and a new prize pool of about $60,000 to support pros during tough seasons.

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Fragmentary sports notes on tournament and sales issues

Fragmented text mentions tournament purse and ticket sales with unclear details. References to officials, a bank deluxe context, and larger than usual figures appear but specifics are obscured by garbled wording. No clear names, dates, or outcomes available.

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College Cagers Scoreboard Patchwork

A garbled recap lists college basketball scores with teams such as Florida Texas Tech Wisconsin and Georgetown. It shows mixed numbers and stray names, resembling a late edition scoreboard fragment with unclear results and several OCR errors.

Tommy Farr Going Home

Boxing news from New York reports Tommy Farr will return home after a failed overseas campaign. The report notes Farr’s disputed attempts at heavyweight competition and unclear prospects for matches in Belgium and England.

Tommy Farr New York Parity Parr Todey Ug H Mitry Tommy United States

Rattlers Lead League After Lobo Clash

St Marys Raters Weld dip read the Alamo conference after defeating defending champions Sul Rass Lobos 4-92 in overtime. Horace Gonzales scores key late heroics. Garland Middlebrook and Robert Freeman lead scorers with 14 and 16 points respectively as the Lobos falter at the line.

St. Mary's Sul Rass Lobos al Feggets Rattler Horaco Gonzales Jill Lean Lie Babbes St Maria Fl Taylor Livieses Cees Freeman L. Mova aAteber A Graham Lorhas Nny Win

Local Track Meet Results Reported From Montreat and Nearby Venues

A garbled tally lists multiple athletes and places including Agvoniglei Vres Montreat and Portland Gre, with numerous names like Keo Yurquer and Jon Savanit. The fragment hints at international ball and linked events, noting times around 3 minutes in a mixed program.

Agvoniglei Vres Montreat Geox Lowi Gali Lennon Wornek Portland Gre Law of Tirdels Canwien N. Csiyns Stesake New York Srew Te Walden Dfn Jon Savanit Abed Deurfew Ata

Randolph Loop Hawks Triumph 60 to 13 Victory

Randolph Loop cruised to a 60 to 13 win over a foe on Wednesday night as Hawks leapt to a commanding league lead. The turnout featured standout players with strong shooting, while preparatory drills signaled focus for the upcoming interscholastic tournament.

Michigan ring chief resigns amid controversy over Galente-Brown fight

Michigan boxing commissioner MacDonnell resigns after governor Fitzgerald seeks his departure amid heavy criticism of the Galente-Brown fight and winter investigations. The dispute involves allegations of improper conduct and prior suspensions of associates, with legislative pressure and calls for accountability in the sport.

MacDonnell Michinny Foray Afer Grovernor Praine D. Fitzgerald Ant Maclannell Ellrges Adamick Roscoe Tutes Ansuick Fol Hamilton Rha Striley Dembyowski Datrart MacKonnell Dlere Adgiwnick Jack Trammell Jack Keams Groomy Lredy Asamick Amt Heini Atieligan

Open golf gala draws many famed names to Majestic show

The article details a bustling scene around the Séxus Open and related events at Hae Geen Louse and Majestic theater, highlighting Peck Sharpe's entries and a star-studded lineup. It notes appearances by Drackenpidge, George Gibson, Tanner, and Bil Warwick, with talk of a forthcoming gold match and a surge in golf clubs in use nationwide.

Dick Salon Salay Baschenringe Peek Sharpe Tyrst Nord Peck Warwick Braunfels Gibson Jack Borke Yung Song Noi Col Jock Weomad United States

Dressen Denies Dodgers Old and Feeble

Brooklyn manager Charley Dressen defends the Dodgers against aging rumors while outlining plans for conditioning and a mix of veterans and young players. Stainback, Lavagotte, and Moore are highlighted as key performers as he stresses daily drills and improved form during a 10 day camp in Hot Springs Ark. The piece notes Trade actions involving Kansas City and Newark, with LaRocque, Wicker, and Teague tied to moves in the evolving roster.

Hot Springs Ark Brooklyn Dodgers Charley Dressen Diesen Turk Lop Ditrarher Dogger cAithers Ernie Coy Gene Moore Dressen Dresser Nashvill Swithers Association Alblash Ciprin- Watt Pirot Lavaatte and Staunback Breaklyn Cate Lavagotte Stainback Cardinals Phillies Brooklyn Ieee Kansas City Nttsas National Langue Blues Jack LaRacen Tarer Kansas City Slib Kemp Wicker Southpaw Prtels Newark Langue Ohtls Tertie New York Yankees Mae Yankee Fairays Len LaRdhea Wicker Hayr Teague

Wrestling Card Highlights Airing From Me Work Show

A chaotic fragment outlines a wrestling event featuring Mike Myteulks and rivalries with Steve FCrohea Casey and Tianoter Aguy Coftuun. The match list includes Rithens versus Jolwa Katun and Stanley Pinta against Don McIntyre, aiming to open a lengthy 49 minute arch.

Mike Myteulks Steve Fcrohea Casey Tianoter Aguy Coftuun Rithens Jolwa Katun Sine Stanley Pinta Don McIntyre

Local Bowlers Set To Compete This Week

Odd fragments indicate a local bowling event starting this week with teams and players preparing. Details are unclear due to damaged text but the notice mentions materials, schedules, and preparations for the competition.

Lewiston Loggers Triumph in Rugged Conference Clash

Lewiston Normal Loggers edged a hard fought game as they toppled a rival team in a close contest. The result impacts the university's bracket position in the Wester states TOC race, highlighting standout play from key players and coaching adjustments.

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