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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1939

Page

13

Arkansas Frosh End Prospects Boosted by Basketball Play

In Fayetteville, Arkansas, Arkansas Hogs football coach Fred Thorn yens to strengthen next fall by cross training football ends with basketball. Freshmen end hopefuls Howard Hickey Maurice Britt and John Freiberger, along with varsity players Wiltz Adams and O Neal Adams, are improving ball handling and on court hustle. Pitts tallies 21 and Adams 17 points as the quasi basketball squad under Coach Gene Lamberry wins Saturday.

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Hialeah Horse Racing Recap Promises Tight Finish

The day’s card at Hialeah featured top trainers competing for a $350,000 handicap with several riders riding to strong finishes. Apprentice Ronnie Nash piloted Blind Big to a win over Tegenda as Tackey Don Meade continued his hot streak with multiple victories, including Cattistock in the Wizener cup nomince. Meade’s early success and the strong showing by Lit 20 and Lonia add to the meet’s tight competition, with status updates on several contenders and earnings.

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Lanier High Favored to Win City Cage Championship

Derby stars in Santa Anita tuneup. Porter Mite and Xalapa Clong headline a 21-horse San Vicente field with heavy weights. Alfred Vanderbilt backs Impound and others as contenders. Do It paid the day’s largest payout in a rough card with eight favorites failing to win. Basketball action: Oklahoma City Parks vs Denver Nuggets slated for the tonight at the alty auditorium, as the Nuggets chase a second win in the Missouri Valley league.

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End of drought eyed in city basketball title clash

Lanier Vaks and Brackenridge Bagless face off for the city championship at Brackenridge gym after two prior meetings. Key players include Billy Dreiss for Brackenridge and the versatile lineups from Lanier, with Humble stepping in at forward. The evening slate also features Tech vs Burbank and Jefferson Mustangs against Central Catholic Buttons.

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Cradle Days of Baseball Chapter 11 Knickerbockers Tale

The piece traces early New York baseball from New York Knickerbockers and Gotham clubs through 1840s 1850s eras. It covers the first matches at Elysian Fields, rule making, key clubs like the Washingtons and Gotham, and the rise of the New York Brooklyn rivalry. It notes the 1850s formation of the National Association of Baseball Players, colorfully describing early uniforms and a 50 cent admission at Fashion Racecourse, plus Creighton’s 1860 wrist-tidel innovation.

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Lazzeri Joins Dodgers In Giants Clash Amid Spring Talk

Tony Lazzeri arrives with Brooklyn and eyes regular second base duties as he weighs spring moves. He critiques pitching injuries and predicts Giants may struggle if Hal Schumacher and Carl Hubbell lag in form while Lazzeri eyes Clearwater camp.

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Razorbacks Open SWC Play At Texas Christian

Fort Worth, Feb 10. The University of Arkansas Razorsbacks, buoyed by recent victories over Baylor, travel to face Texas Christian University in the opening round of their Southwestern Conference campaign. Arkansas, heavy favorites, relies on starters Martin and Adams at forward, Freiberger at center, Hicky and Gammill at guard, while TCU counters with Snowgrass and Abney at forward, Billingsley at center, Duckworth and Best at guard.

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HSU Quintet to Play Here This Weekend

The 81 Marys Rattlers travel to face the Texas College of Arts and Industries at Kingavilly Friday and Saturday nights, then return to host Simmons University Cowboys Merve at St Marys gym on Monday and Tuesday nights for basketball.

Tavelinas Texas College of Arts and Industries Kingavilly Wil Moe Herdin-Simmons Univerity Cowboys Merve St. Mary's Gym

Carr to lead NFL for decade more in unanimous vote

Chicago Feb 10 The National Professional Football League re elected Joseph Carr of Columbus to another ten year term as president. Carl Storck of Dayton was named vice president and treasurer. The league reported attendance for its eight eight games rising to 837,167, up 14 percent.

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Gonzalez and Hughes Fight in Texas Invasion Card

Bebastain Ganentes of Mexico City faces Franele Hughies of Terre Haute in a six rounder on the Bit Willoughby Kid Laredo show at International Arena on Camaron Street. If Gonzalez wins, a rematch with Billy Deeg could follow. Hughes seeks redemption after local losses to Cecilia Lozada as other six round bouts include Battling Anetta vs Clayton Richards and Wesley Payor vs Kid Roberto.

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Texas Open revival gains San Antonio support in opening round

Sportscraft notes San Antonio shows strong backing for the Texas Open as Brackenridge park hosts the opening day. Report on attendance, out of town interest, and the 5000 dollar purse amid optimistic weather forecasts and local pride. Also mentions Marvin Gudat’s visit and engagement to Connie Martinez.

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Tom Baker Attracts Eye in Early Washington Camp Buzz

Early workouts of the Washington club’s batterymen generate buzz around Tom Baker of San Antonio after a swap from the Giants. Baker controls well and eyes a major league debut, with betting odds and fan speculation mounting as other athletes and local teams prep for scrimmages and trials.

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