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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1939

Page

5

Moers Paces Longhorns To Conference Top Spot

Moers leads Texas Longhorns to top conference position with 34 14 win over SMU Mustangs at home. Spear and Tate lockdown defense limited foes while Moers tallied 14 points. Texas improves to six wins with two losses and eyes bid for conference crown with upcoming Houston Rice and Kawil Baylay games.

Moers Longhorns Bobby Morrs University of Texas Boliawest Willa Houskminn Sothern Methodist University Mustatgs Jeanne NGFES Moct Vistears Austin Feu Ann Steers Texas Ind Weild Oren Spear J.D. Norton Wilie Tate Bly Dawell Arkansas Houston Rice Kawil Baylay Finley Vale Aka Wieglis Heetken Fain Soules Fidler Texpa Dusty Buysee Toei

District 24 Meet Goes to Lockhart

Lockhart hosts the District 24 meet as schools prepare for the event next Friday. Local teams like Lockhart anticipate a strong showing with extensive preparations to welcome visitors and ensure a smooth competition.

Lockhart

Jackets Near League Title In Close Academic League Showdown

In a tight game, the Jackets beat St Marys College Widoy 69 to 35 to boost their Academic League total as Tim Fanning scored 24 points. The win keeps the Jackets in sight of the league title while nearby teams Pine and St Simons prepare for next week’s clash.

J & Cinch Joy St. Mary's College

Chamaco Stays On Top Of Three Cushion Standings

In Chicago, Chamaco held the lead in the world three cushion billiards tournament, splitting matches with Hovenian and Denton. Chamaco won a key night match 50 to 4, marking his 41st in 24 starts, while Dayton and New York figures posted early victories in the event with scores around 50 to 39 and 72 to 5.

Chicago Red Hovenian Chicava Adlemaden Hamaco Soren Bps Kangas Oey Peo Scoville Butinto Hansa Cley Cit Denton Garveland Veh Dayton New Fork Charles McCrurt Gliveland Laylor

Hale refuses pro contract at Kilgore amid Texas Christian ties

News notes Hale, co captain at Texas Christian University, turning down a pro football offer from the Washington Redskins. Kilgore board considers his school future as Hale awaits a final decision, with local figures noting possible Kilgore tenure and Football prospects.

Kilgore Achoud Mile Redeeeiba

Golf Notes Highlighting Early Entries and Local Tournaments

Early notes show women and men players entering rapidly for events at Drackinridge and Willow Springs. Local clubs host charity prizes, guest players, and weekly tournaments led by committees including Guy Randolph and Bob Bristol. Readies describe Harlingen and Harlingen area championships, with plans for Brackenridge and Sam Houston courses and the 10 AM start times.

Sam Altone Willi Priddy Bulley Asticlae von Committes Guy Randolph Bsr Hury Bob Bristol

Guidera Pleased at Spring Grid Drills

Guidera praised spring grid drills as his squad of about 40 players worked through a mid season training day. The Flyers prospects looked strong with 20 players set to gain time, and several drills showed sharp execution and hard effort.

Guidera Aiwgel Ra Guay Jona Dyelling Guidern

England to host 194d Olympic Games speculated

New York dispatch reports uncertainty about the 194d Olympic Games location. Trey Wriglim and Che Wwer cite a London visit and Gustavus T. Kirby, treasurer of the American Olympic Committee, noting abroad impression that England would host. Few solid facts emerge amid general talk.

New York Trey Wriglim Che Wwer Chim Femain London Gustavus T. Kirby America Loga England

Seabiscuit Likely Miss Anita Handicap Start

Seabiscuit suffers ankle soreness after a recent workout and may miss the $100,000 Santa Anita Handicap just 16 days away. Veterinarian Dr. J E Peters reports no broken bones from an X ray but the ankle remains very sore. Owner Chaves S Hinward and trainer Tom Smith keep hopes alive for a possible comeback before the Santa Anita race.

Bos Angeles Seabiscuit Tuvidem Tom Smith Satane Neil S McCarshy Tiotkamen J. E. Peters Seablecutt Chaves S. Hinward Lous Mayer Amay Ossahaw Ale Haven Ifaiicus Hollywood Park

New Warden's Badges Reflect Local Design Talent

The 80-odd Texas game wares received natty uniforms and distinctive blue enamel badges designed by two San Antonio men, Charles Simmang and Warden Arthur E. Elienfelder. Warden Hitzfelder oversaw badge design amid busy duties including transferring fish between lakes to improve sport and curb lawbreaking. signs from the Anglers club warn would be fishers about regulations as season restrictions loom in May and earlier months in Bexar County.

Texas Aignerie Eeaaroat Charles Simmang Arthur E. Elienfelder Hitzfelder Amin Woodlawn Bexay Abruary March Apri Tie Angers

Wide World of Horse Racing At Hialeah Feature

Kentucky style racing notes cover the Widener Cup at Hialeah on March 2 with Wayne Welsh aboard Don Meade and a field of contenders. Early mentions include Admiral Weeson and the double feature, with odds and preparations shaping the event as morning workouts draw attention to top sophomores and veterans.

Hasse Don Widener Hialegh Waynn Welsh Notaliie Taddy Ught Admiral Weesod Widener Don Meade Nile Leazan Nis Bas Ae George Cdorn

Oxsear Vili Predicts 20 Wins for Bobby Feller

Sam Francisco reports Oxsear Vili, a 25-pound ball of Cleveland dynamite, predicted Bob Feller will win 20 games this season and likely 30 wins in a future year. He lauds Feller as the league’s future star and calls Heath the best hitter in the league.

Sam Fransisco oPlasear Vili Cleveland He Thally Bob Félar Heath Wult Indians PLC Seelie Litt Het ‘Nock

New Houston Coach Appointed After Midterm Exam Scare

News from Houston reports the midterm exam chaos as Dre Massy Esott appoints a new governor and coach. The article mentions two squad members Jack Heard Rune and Charles Heard from Houston, and a freshman Pole ay, a 200 pound tackle from Sar Antoste, amid team tensions and course failures.

Houston Dre Massy Esott Guvletic Ghreetor Jack Rune Sar Antoste

Texas Golden Gloves Opens in Fort Worth

The 1938 Texas Golden Gloves tournament kicks off in Fort Worth with early bouts slated to start promptly at the double rings. Organizers emphasize brisk, boisterous action as champions from across the state prepare to clash in rapid-fire competition.

Pen Texas Roger Chisean

Birds wallop Central Five in lopsided win

Bravyerisidgs Tigh school met Central Five at Centra West night and won 41 to 19. Dick Gedy led sophomores with 19 points while Frank Lucos scored for Central. Brackenridge lineup includes Mey 419 Mowat and others as teams fielded at the game.

Schoet Atle Centra Cential Bracknurislie Dick Gedy Jae Heb Mar Kell Mrankie Lucos Central Brackenridge Mey Wit Mowat Miakinhuskans Duwi dTubuiter Burkharder Giisee Uniyerss Beeverd Dasis Taekuba di Hioh Lawk Nickens

S.A. Sailors Plan Medina Regatta Attraction Grows

Medina regatta plans draw regional sailing clubs from Dallas Fort Worth Wichita Falls and Kansas City. committees report on entries timing and awards with a large anticipated turnout and visiting skippers ready to compete across multiple sea craft events.

Reynielons Henin Mae Trico Willy le Ehh Sunany Mayo Bala P.m Tad Honk Saipe Oliishi Cihy Dallas Fort Worth Wichita Kealsns City Kary Garphs Chest Rockpore Gawunodore Chinvie Crain

Willard and Dempsey Clash Recalled in 20 Year Echo

Gayle Talbot reports on a Miami Beach roving scene recalling the 20 year old Willard and Dempsey heavyweight clash. The piece contrasts past bravado with present publicity and notes how Dempsey arranges Willard’s presence to boost his own box office, including a kiss attempt and public sparring theatrics, as the world watches.

Gayle Talbot Miami Beach Jes Dempsey Ness Harioont Lon Alam Demysey Whitch Amy Tel Jessie Willie Jim Jessa Wilden Jens Lin Louyista Elmegas Annie Jack Mallory Oiserving Loreda Phat Joppen

Lone Star Conference NACOUDOGEES, Fou, TL (AP) A Hpi Blenhen

A muddled AP item from the Lone Star Conference mentions teams in chaos and a bid to a regional event. Names and phrases are garbled, but references a tense race, a coach and a schedule element amid a broader competition.

Lone Star Conference Nacoudogees Hpi Ermavra Teaehern Wetory Willy Record Frag Texia ATA Abin Muirela Saeed

Newsom and Barnes Valentine Salary Standstill in 1929 Talks

In a muddled sports note from St. Louis, Newsom demands a $32,500 salary for 1929 while Barnes, club president, mulls the year’s payroll. The Browns, led by Newsom a top American League winner, face a holdout as negotiations continue amid public fanfare and Valentine’s Day references.

Louis Web Yueke Newsom Ton Barnes St. Louis I-Mack Browns Barnes Newsom

Canadian Wrestler Edges Popeye In Wild Rasslin Bout

In a chaotic arena scene Canadian grappler Kutan defeats Olaf Popeye Swenson after a tense exchange of holds. The match features late struggles, a fig 4 finish, and a near fall as promoter Harry Colfman’s event ends with Keni taking the nod.

Boc Jon Katan Pion Jonk Olaf Popeye Swenson Sil Fetighesh Hany Colfman Wernesaay Olaf Dan Kutan Uwe Sweie Eatan Gweheon Bio Carendiae Stanley Phite Maines Pitas George Magenlev Keni Pyank Taylor Taylor Sean Evernal Bn Wien Parts Joan Mamber Innens

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