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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1939
Page
12
A vivid account lauds the Texas Open with praise for all hands from officials to volunteers. Espinosa leads with 281, backed by strong scores from A. Acore 283 and others. The writer credits organizers, weather forecaster, and a skilled gallery crew for a successful event.
In Phoenix Arizona Byron Nelson leads with 15 straight sub 70 rounds, a feat praised as brilliant by PGA members. The tournament ran smoothly with large crowds and good conduct, though Harry Cooper challenged greens, lamenting watching costly putts.
Fragmented report notes Patterson expected to start April 13 in football amid trade rumors and roster movements. Mentions Pitt Pirates, Ohio State Buckeyes, and college football context with references to players and teams in a busy, unclearwire narrative.
The 1939 Texas Open at Brackeridge Park ended Sunday with receipts near 10000 dollars. Manager Beuber Albaugh and finance chief Watt Hoh Wirks said expenses ran about 6000, purses totaled 9000, and 8100 came from entry fees. President Ralph F. Baldwin assured full repayment of all underwrites at 160 percent, with next year’s prize fund projected to rise to 21000.
DALLAS February 13 President Scone Schepps of the Vast as base ball club announced a signed contract with right-handed pitcher Overman, two years old, purchased by the Texas club from Rusty, Vi. Schepps said Overman would join Texas immediately, while Paul Paar of the St. Louis Cardinals was cleared to work with the Dallas team, with Diesay of the Chicago Cubs set to join later as the club prepares for the season.
The piece lists cash prizes and top money winners including Byron Nelson Abe, Hogan, Runyan, and others with amounts from 200 to 400 dollars, plus a Canadian hockey championship update. It cites January February leading money winners and mentions a February final where Canada defeated the United States 4 to 0.
Hopston Feb 4 The Tike Institute fastball team labeled the most disappointing in grid year prepares for drills amid coaching notes. Wnny Kilts shifts focus to perfecting the double wingback formation as Manny Magfy works ends and Bul Huner pushes at end post. Bob Brumley and Brio alti, locals from Grande Valley, compete for left halfback while Dredlee recovers from surgery sidelining him for days.
Dutch Harrison captures top money at the Texas Open in San Antonio with a 1200 prize after a dramatic final round. Sammy Gyr takes second with 213, Molin third, Lyra Nelson fourth, and Nate 278 rounds shaping the show as golfers chase major title glory in Texas.
The text highlights Sam Hurd and other golf stars at the Texas Open, noting Hurd’s strong showing and a large prize pool. It traces performances, club strategies, and cheers from the gallery as players like Harrison, McSpaden, and Klein compete for division and year totals. Final tallies show multiple players earning hundreds to thousands in winnings and Hurd climbing toward major year totals.
N G DURNAM February 13. Pie Hoy Easterwood, catcher with the Doran Bulls last season, says he keeps in condition by running and fencing drills and staying in top form. He notes Texas Christian University games as his model and says the method costs nothing and keeps him in great shape for big games. Bulls president Paul Florence comments on the idea.
The Saint Marys team, led by Hardin Simmons university ties, faces the Cowboys in a two game series at Sir Marys gym. Kingville loss highlighted recent play as Roberts, Beeman and McCaleb join a long list of Ratters players for the contest.
Dee rornn won the midmet sweepstakes feature at Sibday’s event, but Me Wats Hird will decide the overall winners. Unk followed closely, with the Redte Eezea's Hocking ath Cleell Bet noted in reporting, as Teran and Elzen’s party claimed top placings and Peace restored after pit crew activity and a temporary halt.
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