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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1939
Page
3
Whitey Baccous leads a young Texas basketball cohort in a crowded Southwest Conference title chase. Texas and SMU stumble, Baylor and Rice push, while TCU and A and M vie for rare wins. The race narrows as key games loom with Texas at Austin and Baylor at Waco upcoming.
An all star wrestling night leads with two big heavyweight names headlining at Walza Hall while Olaf Swenson known as Popeye the Swede appears in the main bout. Jiarry Kent faces Wake Dis in the co feature as Stanley Pinta Pyck Taylor and Abe Yorist are noted among the entrants in a crowded bill.
Troop 56 beat Troop 23 30 to 26 at Troop 68 Kelly Field in a junior division contest. Max Picvela and Gharicsi Taylor led scoring for Troop 24 with 12 points apiece at Tinop Sh Wed. Troop 23 defeated Troop 66 26 to 9 as Roy Cerler scored 12 for the winners in another match.
Harrison forged to the front with a sizzling 66 Sunday, closing with a 484 aggregate as Thomson faltered late. Nelson and Mine chased, while Neelan and Byrd made late runs, but a spectator mishap and a cratering back nine kept the field tight and suspenseful through 27 holes.
New York February 12 The Westminster Kennel Club three day show began with dogs yapping in the gardens as 90 breeds entered. Judges prepared for 12 hours of judging in the main arena with 52 staff on duty. The event featured 22 varieties and 162 entries across multiple categories as experts evaluate the animals for top honors.
A long list of golfers and scores appears from the Texas Open event with participants from Oak Park Philadelphia and other locales. Names include A Garrison Nelson Runyan Hogan Meader Barnum Espicosa Sarazen Shute and many amateurs across multiple cities. The report shows round scores and totals, plus scattered club affiliations and hometowns.
In Los Angeles on February 19 Budge led Vines 17 to 10 in a draft exhibition at Bremada Coliseum. The world amateur champion was defeated earlier and the pros next appear in San Francisco Wednesday night.
The Pearl Hrewettes have scheduled a meeting with Lytle at Woodlawn Wednesday evening to discuss a girls' event. The notice emphasizes local participation and community involvement.
Three games at Crackerridge start Monday at 7:31. Regular season ends for the Commercial league Cage mark. In opening game Bisley Servicemen draw Bimboo Courts while Lac Monier Plumbers meet Us sceod. National division action follows with Alamo Jowetura aiding Yatendal Grocers Wind. Champion Teague 45 Alawe leads to third-time playoff for Hye Joon championship.
Obscure report notes former baseball figure Day Hughes died by self-inflicted action. First mention places include Cleveland and Evanston with scattered references to leagues, teams, and officials. The fragmentary text mentions a father and various locations but lacks clear dates or outcomes.
Mulloy and Mattman of the Minmdontes reached the men’s final against Los Angeles duo Gene Miko and deck Tidball in the Evergiadaseynyit tournament. Vanquished Mulloy in straight sets yesterday as Stules Victory prevailed in play.
High school basketball schedule changes force Eagles and Voks to play on different courts after Lanier upset Brackenridge last week. Kellam announced more shifts in this week’s games including Burbank Kerrville and district tournament plans with Jefferson gym hosting Friday night events.
The St Anthony s Yellowjackets edged Bon De Moria in a Sunday afternoon match securing a 9 29 20 verdict. Lang Tem Durkin scored for St Anthony s as did Jed One with 10 markers. Teammates Barn nd Coriesvar contributed key plays and Fitts added seven goals.
Willoughby defends undefeated record in a six or ten round main event at the International Arena on Carman Street. Promoters tout a clash with top contenders including Roberta and Dexter Bwecdil as undercard action features Gonzales, Hughes, and Ancina.
Ambitious Buttons face Jaycee Five in a Monday night game at Central Catholic gym as teams vie for a key 3 point win. Edgewood aims to avenge an earlier loss against Koaysh, while Bultongs and Biddkebridga Eagles collide in another nearby matchup.
In Chicago on February 13, Bobby Riggs emerged as a probable member of the 1930 Davis Cup squad by winning the Western Indoor championship. The match featured Riggs defeating opponents including Froehling in a close contest to secure the title.
A detailed look at the 1939 40 college basketball landscape notes Oklahoma and Colorado sharing early supremacy in the Big Six while in the East Temple and Stanford lag, Georgetown and Pitt jockey for the Atlantic lead, and California and Oregon vie in the Pacific Coast race. The piece outlines key matchups shaping near term standings across conferences, with emphasis on possible shifts after upcoming games.
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