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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1939

Page

8

Bartell Irked by Terry Promises Giant Cub Fun

Bartell challenges Bill Terry over judgments and Cubs trade remarks. He praises Jurges as top second and third baseman and forecasts a fun season in Chicago. The piece frames a heated exchange amid Giants contention and Cubs expectations.

Bartell Terry Oakland Dali Chicago New York Giants Dick Barley Cubs Bill Terry Alegedly Jusges Bartel Nlehest Segard Bil Terry Bill Gods Giants

Fight Results Cleveland-for Arch Pawtucket by One

Fragmented results show a series of names and percentages across cities including Cleveland, Pawtucket, Providence, and New York. The text lists multiple competitors and odd percentages, with scattered locations such as Richmond Virginia and Chicago, indicating a sporting event with diverse participants and outcomes.

Cleveland Arch Pawtucket Forsan Wirdd Albert Mancini Providence Twantitied Washington Tinyem RNS Neristown Jimmy Sonex Baltmore Ket Tarik Aldo Sporti Qarlos Richmond Bittshureh Andre Sessuiun New York Pele Durugza Westchester N.Y Chieneo Ken Overlin Fytthia Milter BT -Cinclatien Wishy Janne Iss Leuiagitie Mihnéspolle Johnny Gaudes Banifece Manetomsd Chicago Buflutas Jackin Dineven Harels Nevaelea S—Preitis Cochrane Elizabeth Ray Nagolitano Broshyn Veolgobie Musi Foree Glavee An AL Bell TER Avelaren Ra

Cummings Injured In Highway Accident In Indianapolis

Indianapolis resident Cummings, 32, a former racing and football athlete, suffered a severe crash when his car left a highway and plunged into Tick Creek near Fort Worth. Passersby rescued him, and he remained unconscious with concussion in hospital. Teammate Pat Clifford, a TC Fort Worth coach, known for Southwest sports, is referenced in the fragmentary text.

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Clifford Starred At Two Universities In Early Intercollegiate Football

Clifford starred at the University of Sapa Antonio and Westmdorland, then the Sa Antolia, showcasing early intercollegiate football skills.

Clifford University of Sapa Antonio Westmdorland Sohere Shen the Sa Antolia Vectiool Aga

City Recreation League Soccer Tonight Partly Misted

A local recreation league soccer match is set for the evening at 8 p.m. at the Latin American center. The event is described as a community pastime with partial weather concerns and a focus on local participation.

Universal Hunting and Fishing License Sought

A proposed state measure introduced by Weaver Mportcott Houston seeks a universal hunting and fishing license. It would set $2 annual hunting and $2 fishing licenses for most residents, create seasons by proclamation, require deer and turkey tags, and impose fees and penalties for violations.

Universal Hunting and Fishing License Sought Aubtin Weaver Mporcott Houston Moore Turkey

Tragic 1525 Austrian peasant revolt tale at a death tree

An account recounts the Weasant rebellion of 1525 in Austria with Gaunt Heckersdorf suppressing peasants. 38 rebel representatives were executed after a treacherous siege beneath a tree, later divided into 9 groups to determine life by dice, a brutal act remembered as a terror of crime. Nearby Saint Neot is noted for legends of his tiny stature and miraculous clerical feats.

Austria Gaunt Heckersdorf Pfaffing Upper Austria ST. Neot St. Neol Anacheret Abet Confessor Ater England Saint Neot

Budge Beats Vines 6-4 6-1 in New Orleans

In New Orleans on February 7, Budge won his 14th continental match of the Intercontinental Tennis tour, defeating Ellsworth Vines 6-4 6-1. Budge displayed flawless nets and baseline play to thrill the Matetes crowd as the tour standings show Budge 16, Vines 5.

New Orleans Poa Budge Ellsworth Vines Vines Elitis Dar Matetes Bude

Horse Racing Meeting Highlights at Oaklawn and Nearby Tracks

A sprawling race day preview describes a February through April slate with Wood Memorial contenders and Woodward style events. It notes purses around 20,000 and lists horses and trainers tied to major venues including Oaklawn and Maryland tracks, with race dates and notable entrants.

Acre Wamak Hockay Club Rgsbeeday Welsites Faumonok FOCOR Severdt Trainead Hehinane Park Hirte Jack Odont Gearze Mo Sion Eline Ehtuspabite Bush Fontaine Eddbs Varnes Joe Lexington Wey Ramey Latable Maryland Oaklawn Fahel Milky Way Farm Agers

Mickey Walker Refuses to Contest Newark Divorce

Mickey Walker known as the Toy Bulldog will skip the Newark chancery court hearing on Thursday to contest the divorce from Clara Frances Hellmers. The couple agreed on financial arrangements for their child James, and most matters have been settled out of court. Clara accuses Walker of failing to support her, citing an injury or illness as a factor in the fractured marriage. The report also notes a separate British Guiana hockey result where the all-American team lost to Georgetown.

Mickey Walker Newark Baxiie Crows Mickey Newark Chancery Court Clara Frances Hellmers Clara F James Aitte Roy Hive Wismothorte Clara Wiele Lanier Essiey Ayreets Omala Fraternity Valencia Grocers Hiline Tlsty Grocers Alamo Jewelers Teshe Olsen Moxita Reml Valeiela Jewelers Seede Almnly

Clyde Littlefield Gains In Fight on Pneumonia

AUSTIN Feb 7 - Clyde Littlefield coach of the University of Texas remains critically ill with bronchial pneumonia and toxic poisoning. Hospital attendants report slight improvement but say his condition is serious as doctors note a new flurry of symptoms.

Clyde Littlefield Austin Dniversity Texas

Texas Wins Over SMU to Face TCU in Fort Worth

Texas basketball advances to Fort Worth for the Southwest Conference second round seeking the title, after defeating Southern Methodist 33 27 behind strong defense and late scoring by Vic invaders. Texas rose from fourth to third, looming a clash with Texas Christian as SMU eyeed a better showing but failed to capitalize on captain Norton’s illness.

University of Texas Fork Worth Winters Texas Christian Ab Dal J. DB Norton Texas Horned Frogs College Shatter Aggies

Seabiscuit 3 to 1 favorite in Santa Anita handicap

Seabiscuit, top American rate horse, listed 2 to 1 favorite for the $100,000 Santa Anita handicap on March 4. Monard stable star a 2% choice to run second, with Teta to Show and other runners at 15 to 1. Argentina’s Argen tine Thoroughbred Jost 2 match race rival listed at 20 to 1.

San Francisco Fed Ceat Back Kyne Monard Stable Star Xalapé Clon Porter A. A. Baroni Macica Ossabaw

Girl, 11, shoots 72 in coast golf milestone

Los Angeles February 1 an 11 year old Long Beach high school girl Catherine Shuster was added to the list of outstanding Southern California women golfers Carding a 72 at the Los Angeles Country club midwinter invitational yesterday her score described by followers as a likely best in one

Los Angeles Catherine Shuster Long Beach Calfornia Miss. Shuster Moks Uney Hallover Duncan F. Curry Heer Glx Vertz Jatar Graves Spalding Abner Graves Denver Balding Doubleday Doubledss Uva New Raine Wieder Doubleday’ Diren- ON Eamy Dy Pris Ura United Blazer Abner Doubleday

County cagers open title tourney

Hexay county basketball opens its annual title tournament with three first round games. Harlandale hosts South San Antonio Bobcats and Hollendale battles Edson’s Bears while Alamo Heights faces Edgewood. Brackenridge Hot Wells lead bracket. championship and third place games set for next week in Eagles’ nest.

Hexay County Basketbill Rague Brackentage eYm Harlandale Ialing Caten Tastar San Antonio Bobcats Edison Bears Jussle Somerset Edgewood Saturdéay-oleh Ab Brackenridge Hot Wells San Antonio-Hollandale Eagles Fana South San Hob Wells Harlandate North Side

Penns Star Goes South With Giants

Philadelphia February 7 Wall Shinn 23 year old outfielder from Penn baseball team will travel south with the New York Giants for spring training. Shinn known for his hitting will join the club as part of the preseason roster reshuffle.

Penn Giants Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Wall Shinn New York Giants

Cradle Days of Baseball Outline Remains Incomplete

Fragmentary OCR text hints at a centennial event for baseball origins with language about pioneers and early leagues. Mentions Kagelwit organizer and a wide historical scope across nations with references to youth, patrons, and historical notes. The passage is garbled but centers on early baseball history and commemorative celebrations.

Chapiors of Baseball: Abner Doubleday Origins Revealed

Sid Mercer recounts the debated origins of baseball tracing seeds to Abner Doubleday in Cooperstown. The piece details early forms of the sport, the 90-foot base distance, the box score concept by Henry Chadwick, and Ward, Sullivan, and Graves corroborating Doubleday’s role.

Sid Mercer Bascball Cooperstown Abner Doubleday Doubleday West Point Cooperstows Gam

Tennis match set for record crowd in Los Angeles

Promoter Tom Gallery announced 25,090 seats will be available at Me Sheria Coliseums for a Sunday professional tennis match between Ellsworth Pres and Dan Budge. Gallery hopes to surpass the 17,000 attendance record set at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Los Angeles Tom Mesheria

City League and Commercials to Clash in Three Games

Tonight at Woodlawn, three interleague games feature City League teams against Commercial League foes. Opener has BANECO versus Goodyear Tite meh, followed by Station Hospital versus Omata Fraternity live. City League champion Station Hospital leads the City banner into March playoffs as Onisla tops the Commercial division.

Woodlawn Gam Baneco Five Goodyear Titemeh Station Hospital Omata Station Hospital Ds Ane Onisla Rainbow Courts Five Rudy Peche Tobin and Mortis AZA Fraternity Dave Cohen AZA Buddy Gueldner Sameco Preston Sullivan Gootyear

Latonia boxing semifinals feature Laredo Ace clash

In Dallas on Friday night promoter Dick Griffin stacks Hight card action with Latonia China facing Laredo Ace in an eight round semifinal. Also listed are Maxie Long in a six round bout and Ray Serrano meeting Kalle Altypesa. Simmy Muses and Henley of Ardmore set six rounders.

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Fenner Hangs Up His Glove

Fenner of San Antonio who pitched for St Paul in the American Association and catcher for Dallas of the Texas League retires after a sore arm. The sudden decision may be permanent with Dallas hoping he changes his mind. He has worked for the highway department at Corpus Christi. Anson Munlchy Dead in St Louis at 73, former Dallas player who later joined New York Giants and considered by the National League.

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