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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1939

Page

6

Wind Hurts Scores in New Orleans Crescent Open

Windy conditions at the Crescent Oil Open in New Orleans disrupted scoring on the second round. Ned Dudley led with 36-34, while three players tied at 77 as wind and bunkers challenged pros on the winter circuit.

Wind Hurts New Orleans Army of Ned Dudley Georgia Henry Picard Hershey Ralph Guldah Madison N. J Sid Zell Eaton Oklahoma City E. J Harrison Oak Park Gisee Othor Waders Harper Portemailn van Higgi Mengrum Los Ancelen Marty Bassler Lone Beach Catt Bess Ah “Hutehtuzon Bethletiem Why Lareen Little Bar Francisca Colt Ma SH Castillo Baton House Dick Metz Chicare Timmy Demarce Oysten Texan BTIS Joe Irkerond Philodelphia Sohnns Reverss Evanston Eay Retisome Bryan Texas

Students clash after ticket ball game at Dallas schools

Police guarded against a possible outbreak as Woodrow Wilson and Reardon Bunseigh students fought after a basketball game. Six youths were detained then released as officers restored order amid damaged vehicles and vandalism including ripped license plates.

Kellam Dallas Dalies Woodrow Wilson R Eed Bunseigh

Rattlers Open Two-Game Set in Alpine

St Marys Rattlers travel to Alpine for a two game series with the Syl Rass Lobos. Action set for Friday and Saturday nights as they push to extend their lead in the Alatuu conference.

St. Mary's Raltlers Alpine Syl Rass Lobos

County Juniors Basketball Team Triumphs Over Alamo Heights

Central Catholics defeated Alamo Heights 31 to 16 in a Friday game at Central High. Lopez led with 37 points while Wiggs scored 10 for the losing team.

County

Unclear athletics results with multiple names and scores

Fragmented report lists several boxing and wrestling style bouts with names like Toronito Jim Lomtos and Savoldi, plus scores such as 205 and 228. Mentions cities Camden and Boston and figures like 292 and 460. Overall messy OCR yields no clear single event or outcome.

Toronito Jim Lomtos Savoldi Ann Haus Camden Tommy Rue Ayreacuseett Erne Busek Netiravia Hackerd Coun cRroost Pat"Relly Tenneeste Jackenee Twans Steaight Cails North Herken N. J Hobbs Atonkgod Chicago Ueen Caelsa Norths Pueblo Cole the Shadow Gus Sonnenberg Boston Drew Portland Trenton Stanley Sitkeweid Jeg Scranton Jack Smilly Mass Tira Bt Martin

Fight Results Dig From Scattered Boxing Scores

A scrambled report lists multiple boxing results across cities including Atlantic City Philadelphia Spokane Winnipeg New Haven and New York. Names such as Gene Buffalo Tex Forgione Snooks Eon and Lloyd Montgomery appear with varied scores and outcomes including outpoints and stoppages amid unclear OCR data.

Lia Fall River Mos Prawkie Britt Pali River Gene Thiffato Tha Roxie Ferinne

Poloists Await Next Trophy in San Angelo Tourney

O'Brien and his All-America squad, known as O'Brien's All-Stars, eye the next polo trophy as Rainbows prepare for a forthcoming Witter calendar event. Reports note the team earns five to eight dollars per game in Texas and continues two to three matches weekly while remaining amateur.

St. Antony San Angelo Rainbows San Antonio Rainbows Handlean Price San Angeles Dutch Evinger Havel Barry Matt Palmer Wichita Whirlwinds Dans Cecil Childers Eduk-Ikers Paul McSween The St. Anthony la Angelo Wichita Hathiet vroNas Ehildars Vee Bradley Ighita C. Parland Itapita Martin Limer Nutte Davey Hole Aldrich O'Brien O Brien Hale Shim Tha Hoya Texas

Roberto and Pryor Again in Monterrey Card Bout

Wesley Pryor the Harlandale Hurricane meets Kid Roberto in a semifinal on the Monterrey Kid card at Interna Montarena on Camaron Street next Monday night. Pryor seeks rematch after last week’s bout. promoters added fights due to crowd interest.

Wesley Pryor Harlandale Hurricane Kid Roberto Monterrey Billy Sherman Interna- Montarena Camaron Street Roberto Hurricans Piyar Bolls Battling Andry Clayton Richards K. O. Willams J. Louis Tiphiynteth Chick Sanchesi Yilk

Wild Joe Smith to Pitch Opening Game for Cubs

A garbled, flash preview notes Wild Joe Smith as the Cubs opening pitcher with a claim he is faster than Alexander. It mentions various spring training notes, signings, and opinions from multiple cities, including Buddy Rosar, Larry MacPhail, and Joe Wahoo, with mixed predictions about pennant chances and team strength.

Drew Middleton New York Sep Swami River New Braunfels Pexas Merch Jimmy Wilson Prothra Poilly Dec Prothre Joe Smith yYomkie Southpaw Alexander Kerathre St. Petersburg Fla Loatcher Buddy Rosar Cubhey Bill Dickey Shady Seab Los Angeles Gallf Dirzy Dean Ions Cubs Cardinals Clearwater Fie Larry MacPhail Signa Napoleon Lajole Brooklyn Strand-Hare Orlando Clark Griffith Yankees Joe Wahoo Ruth—Etting Babe McAden Texas Wild Pirattes Prothro Wilte Ty Aittle New Orleans Robie Hemsley Oscar Witt Dodgers Yonkers Gomez

Congressman Helped Green Get Baseball Tryout

Washington politicians and baseball lore collide as Mike Green, a Montanan rookie, seeks a big league shot after writing his congressman Senator Wheeler. The tale notes a backroom call to VP William Richardson and hints at patronage politics shaping a tryout for the left handed hurler who starred for Sheridan last year.

Washington Washington Senators Button Demorarat Montana Tar Pralege Jong Kan Wheeler Mike Green En Wieder Ashland Mont Ora Wheeler Green Gsten Martha Baseball Senaters Green Fang Mike Creen

Wamlin Seeks Raise Amid Dodgers Pay Dispute

Hot Springs February report shows pitcher Hamlin and Dodgers at odds over salary. GM Ladry MacPhail notes Hamlin’s stance as team aims for balance between wins and losses, with Hamlin voicing he values fair pay. Hamlin plans to report in Florida, while manager Ted Dinvich prepares lineup actions.

Hot Springs Atk Drookyin Dodgers Luke Gamlin Hanlin Man‘Oger Ladry MacPhail Hamlin Jim Bini Florida Ager Teo Dinvichet Clearwater Pla

Randolph Cagers Claim Win After Close Series Battle

Randolph Ramblers, a club of enlisted men, defeated the Fly jhg Cadets 42 to 34 at Randolph Field Friday night. It was the third game in a series between the teams after a prior Randolph win, with Verhow Clusti¢e leading scorers for the Ramblers with 14 points.

Omy Ong Wasker Randolph Field Randolph Ramblers Hangar FF Verhow Clusti¢e al Shera Watson Blannazan Siees Cilehome S.sae Smith

Field of 5 Teams Go After Title At Seguin

Five teams enter the Seguin field of five in a women’s basketball tournament with Pearl Brevettes Texas Lutheran College and Thrall among entrants. Round-robin play opens Tuesday morning with matches scheduling Crosby, Péstl, Taylor and others. The winner is decided on percentage, or total points scored if tied, with Elizabeth Olsen of the University of Texas as referee-in-chief and women officials used throughout.

Sequin Stat Avé Pearl Brew Lettes Ne San Antonis Texan Lutheran College Bollets Taylor, Green Devils Hare Motor Sexe Tebte Crosby Texas Galvestone Anivds Barker Ou Groby Taylor Trigny Thrall Pearl Brevettes Texas Lutheran Péstl Ada Fo Jess Elizabeth Imsis Olsen The University At Texas

Cunningham Praises O'Brien and Aldrich in Sports Column

Dallas dispatch summarizes Bill Cunningham of the Boston Post praising Texas Christian University quarterback Davey O'Brien as a great passer. He notes O'Brien’s skill, calls the Horned Frogs the best team he saw, and remarks on Aldrich and diversity among players, including Trulan, Jewish, and Jeffsh athletes, working cohesively.

Philadelphia Duke University Dack Combs Duke Feller Mack Coombs Greenville B.C Derle Dallas Bill Cunningham Boston Post An & Carbon Cunningham Texas Christian University Davey O'Brien Tye the Horned Frogs Aldrich

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Pieter Kieley Margaret Van Dubuque Paul Keith Lona Clifford Ball Bluehills Golf Club Roanoke Va Rattlers Tom L. A T. A. A. F. Tourney O’brien Harold Fort. Worth Teas Christian University T. C.U Lan Danny Y. Ratliff Mastedons A-Amercan Pat Cuesfora Russell Hensch Roberto and Pryor Igts Gehrig Dickey DiMeggle Gorden Iss McCarthy Ivan Seagie Tuvarites Hemsley Athletics Witey Kentucky Taylor Am Llu OLD Taylor Bur Bay Ena Wamlin Randolph Cagers Seguin South Flores ST W. B Bon Jaan
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