Halas trades Patterson to Bears for Pirates rights
Chicago owner George Halas plans a high stakes deal at the National Pro League meeting to obtain Patterson from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for future Bears rights Patterson is seen as a potential equal to Sammy Etzel as a forward passer and the trade hinges on Patterson signing.
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Trick Cigarmen Edge A B In Narrow Basketball Win
In Maryland league action the Trick Cigarmen beat the A B squad 96 to 24 despite missing scoring aces Turaschek and Del Tasto. Lowell Means led with 11 points as Teague and Teague’s team rallied but fell short.
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Dozen Yachts Sail for Bermuda Race Start
Dozen yachts began the sixth annual Gulf Stream race to Nassau from Miami led by Stormy Weather favored to win the 84 mile event. Owned by Robert W. Johnson of New York the craft has won the Miami Nessal race and Lipton Cup. Blitzen owned by H J Reynolds of North Carolina and designed by Olin Stevens also competes.
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Palestine Works to Save Ball Club Franchise
Palestine officials of the East Texas league sought funds to save their ball club with two extra days granted by the league president. They expected cash to arrive late today and hoped to secure a working agreement with Erie clubs in the Texas league before the deadline.
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Ike Frankian Wilt Coach Coast Pros' Bulldogs
Ike Frankian Wilt was named coach of the Los Angeles professional Bulldogs, succeeding Elmer Henderson who had led as head coach after serving as assistant for three years. Henderson, recently dismissed, had been coach of the Detroit Lions in the National Pro League.
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Alamo Baseball Team Sets Wednesday Meeting
Members of the Alamo Baseball Team will meet Wednesday night at 621 North Laredo Street to discuss plans for the first practice of the year. All players are requested to attend.
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Boxing Fight Results Mixed From Numerous Matches
Report covers multiple bouts with numerous fighters from cities including Milwaukee Philadelphia and Baltimore. Several knockouts and decisions noted with ring names and partial scores. accuracy limited by messy OCR.
100 Years of Baseball Chapter II Civil War Influence
SID MERCER recounts how the Civil War spread baseball from camps to the nation. Union and Confederate soldiers played across lines, Lincoln endorsed the pastime, and a wide amateur surge followed. It chronicles early pro clubs, from Forest Citys to the Red Stockings, and the birth of professional baseball leading to a national organization.
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Blind Illinois freshman on wrestling team at Illinois
Urbana Feb. 144- or- The blind freshman wrestler Articide Lehde, 26, formerly of Nashville Tennessee, joined the University of Illinois squad. He lost his sight in 1935 but enrolled as liberal arts student and aims to be a writer. He trains daily with coach Sapora, maintaining a 4.6 scholastic average.
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Morris Stars For Schreiner in Woodlawn game
Morris breaks into Schreiner lineup scoring 10 quick points to spark Mountaineers as they edge past Bronc s in a 34 28 decision before a home crowd at the Woodlawn gym. Early lead faded as visitors tied the score four times late in the final period.
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Morgan Wins Links Stakes at Brackenridge Park
Brackenridge park weekly golf sweepstakes opened with Jimmy Morgan carding 72 over 16 holes to beat Hack Williford by one stroke. Lee Brande Jr turned pro before his first Open round and took third as Strachan beat Nlowin 15-8 15-11 for the national squash title in Chicago.
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Nine counties vie as champs for L A meet
District tournament begins Friday at St Marys gym with nine counties sending champions including South San Antonio Be bato and Alamo Heights Mules. First round draws set for Wednesday. Dusty Bogges and Mike Williamson to officiate. Brackenridge and Jefferson place finish noted with Trevino scoring 24 points in Monday action.
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Star Yank Rookies Get Under Contract
New York reports that three promising Yankee rookies signed 1939 contracts. Charley Keller leads outfield prospects after a 364 average in 1938 at Newark. Nusky, Judnteh, and Marvin Bruce rounded out the trio among new signings.
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Seguin Champs to Play Here in City League Showdown
Seguin champions from the city league will face off at Woodlawn Jake gym Tuesday night. The Alamo Jewelry and M. M A league winner from Sinton Hospital will host the event as the hospital and jewelers seek playoff berths. Texaco Oilers, city champions of Segula, meet the A Z A Fraternity, runner-up in the city league, for a key matchup while A. A. San Antonio also holds A. Z. A. crown after a Fort Worth tournament win. The Seguin squad carries a strong 14 win total with Brice contributing to the effort.
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May racing at Fintoah Park with Meade led winners
Jockey Don Meade soared to victory at Fintoah Park as Shoal Din truce and Abraham Lineal miror led the field. The mile race paid well with a $2 shot earning $52, while Aluse Covert won earlier for $1010 in crowd of 1200, charting a busy meeting with 15 winners by Charlton and 12 by Warren Warberry.
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Bobcat Track Squad Poised for Border Olympics
San Marcos February reports Southwest Texas Teachers College head coach Strahan trains the Bobcats at Evang field for the Border Olympics in Laredo on March 3. Five veterans return along with Lone Star Conference freshmen champions, with N. Gerson and Ted Haase among leading hopefuls in sprints and field events.
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Vasmik Signs End of Red Sox Signing Gap
Boston February report states Don Yasmik, a 324 slugging outfielder, has signed with the Red Sox and reported to Fenway Park. General Manager Eddie Collins said the squad is complete except for pitchers Denny Galehouse and Fritz Ostermueher and catcher George Dickey. Bees president Doh Quinn announced a signing delay for John Ki.
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Haslin Holdout on Coast League Club
Mickey Haslin, acquired from the New York Giants in the Marvel Salvo deal, is holding out for a major league salary. Padres president C. A. Baum said today in San Diego on February 14.
Sunday School League Playoffs at Hob Wells Gym
A Sunday Schools event features congregational and missionary groups closing tonight at Hob Wells gym. First Congregational meeting Woodlawn Metropolitan and First Evangelical at Mexteni Christian Institute perform as the drab til proceeds at 8 p.m. An elimination tournament will deter the league champions with two terms from Tuesday and Thursday participants.
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Rattlers Edge Cowboys In Second Game Of Series
St Marys and Abilene based Cowboys clashed in a home contest with Rattlers pulling a 42 to 43 win. Kenneth Croswell led scorers with 13 points, Cubriel added 11, Marshall O’Siachin and Markee contributed, while Cowboys’ late fouls kept the game tight.
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Lewis and Clark to Fight on March 24 Title Bout at Olympic Stadium
Reports from Detroit say a heavyweight title bout between John Henry Lewis of Pittsburgh, the champion, and Daya Clark of Detroit is likely to be signed for March 24 at Olympic Stadium. Clark, a stablemate of Joe Lewis, has few professional fights after a long amateur career in Detroit.
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Dallas Signs Hal Lee In Surprise Deal
Dallas announces the acquisition of Hal Lee an outfielder known for power and a strong batting average, from the South region, adding him to the Texas League roster. The move signals a push by Dallas to boost offensive depth for the upcoming season amid questions about regional talent and past performance.
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