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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1939

Page

3

Putter Puts Picard in New Orleans Lead

Henry Picard of Hershey Pennsylvania opened a lead through 36 holes at the New Orleans event, firing 73s and 36s to reach 141. Sam Snead matched a 33 and then faltered with 38 for 145, tying for seventh. Harry Nettleblest tied the course record with 67 to share a lead in the field.

Picard New Orleans Psyotf Tall Henry Picard Kershey Crescent Gene Brrazen Hell Way Meark Enead Salimy Snead White Sulghur Springs W. Va Souad Giretch Jimmy Thorson Shawnee-on-Pelagare Chantler Harper Porte- Routh Ial & Strgke Harry Netfelblest Siender Framinghair Mass

Texas Open Movies on Majestic Screen

Unclear fragments describe the Texas Open golf event at Brackenridge Park and screenings planned at the Majestic theater on a Saturday. The notice also mentions personnel changes in a Pioneer league club with publicist becoming business manager and a Boise league meeting.

Texas Open Movies Majestic ST. Louis Arthur C Rosteang Llewis Cardinal Pocatello Taglio Pioneer League Havteong Jett Boise Rontsong Wis, & Sports Priter Layton Ohio Mats Orovember Shin

Miley defends title in Orlando women golfers finale

Lexington's Marlon Miley, 3y., defending champion, faces Chicago's Bhitley Anndelinsen in a Wie for the Wie championship match as the event tightens. Leon Solomon, veteran Memphian, edged to a twentieth hole win. Tournament medalist Miss dommson dominated semi finals over Mrs Seckle Fuller.

Orlando Marlon Miley Lexington Plarita Foren Golf Champlarshly Bhitley Anndelinsen Chicago Krav Mra Leon Solomon Vateran Mempals Templeyer Donmson Edeyime Seckle Fuller Oriande

BUDGE TRIMS VINES IN TENNIS CHALLENGE AT SEATTLE

Seattle February 18 Goore in the tennis tournament for the professional championship stood at 18 for Donald Hitage and 42 for Ellsworth Vines. Budge reversed the previous display and whipped Vines in straight sets at Boy Familiar last night. Their next match in scheduled in Clinton, Cal.

Seattle Ween Donald Hitage Ellsworth Vines Budas Vines

Father’s Footsteps Rickey Signs Sister Jr

Branch Rickey, famed. St Louis manager, signs Richard Sister, George Sister Jr., to the St Louis Cardinals. The 18 year old, 6 foot 2 inch player appears at first base and outfield and can pitch. He will report to spring training in the South as the club considers options.

Rickey Sister Jr ST. Lows Branch Rickey St. Louis George Sister Basehall Richard Sister George Gardnals Cardinals South Eeasoning Tia Hye

Double Bill at Inlanier Gym Headlines Evening Card

Saturday night at Inlanier Gym features a double bill with the first Congregations of the Sunday School lup opener and a main event pitting Internado Modelo Apopalers against Arco Tris. Earlier, the Moterreyans edged Wesley Nouse 62 to 90 in a fast free scoring clash at Lutter.

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Cubs Holdout List Shrinks to Seven as Contracts Arrive

Chicago Cubs cut holdouts to seven after Clay Bryant Jack Russell and Newel Kimball signed for 1929. Kimball a rookie pitcher joins Bryant and Russell who fueled the club’s pennant drive late last year, leaving only two players on the unresolved list.

Cubs Chicago Chicago Clibs Clay Bryant Jack Russell Newel Kimball Kimball Bryart Russell Redeed Ue Sc Rog Amon Larry French Gene Ira

Cupid Completes Pass to Francis in Warrensburg

Cupid Completes Pass to Francis in Warrensburg shows an wedding event involving Francis, a former Nebraska football star, and Fillee Red of Warrensburg. The ceremony was conducted by Sacred Heart church, with Bernard Shee of Lincoln serving as best man. a former Packers teammate was noted among the spectators.

Cupid Francis Warrensburg Ohl Mise Fillee Red Warrensburg Sam Francis Theniversity of Nebraska Sacred Heart Thureh Bernard Sheee Lincoln Joe Green Bay Packers Ago Bears Pranets

Johnson Stays With Rochester After Trade Deal

Rochester Red Wings announce the purchase of Billy Jensen, a seventh ranking pitcher from the St Louis Cardinals. His option to Rochester was exercised last May and he was recalled by St Louis at season end. The move keeps Jensen in the International League as Rochester adds depth for juiced season.

Rochester N. Y Rochester Red Wings Biles Jhlvisen Cardinals St. Louis Arthur Nus Totopnational News Herston New York

Wrestling stars set for Walkathon arena event

Chicago Bohemian star Stanley Pinto headlines a midweek wrestling card at Walkathon arena. Preliminary bouts feature Mel OME and Poppye Bwell with locals Bront Taylor and others in action. Outcome unclear as in-ring matchups loom with several challengers inclines toward strong showings.

Stanley Pinto Chicago Soe Leo Manel Booner Savage Jim Huiberta John Kates Walkathon Bronk Tabet Taylor Bwell Iso Hitaelf Alabama Mill Cen Tedissondt Heavon Will Teteres

Ones Table Tennis Champion Narrowly Advances

Ren Goldbeck was the lone San Silentan to survive a drawout day in the regional table tennis event at Galvester. He won four matches on Friday to reach the semi finals, with other San Antonio entrants eliminated.

Ren Goldbeck San Silentan Galvester Howard Hombaugh Alani City Goldbeck San Anteloa

Illinois Wesleyan Ousts Coach Bell from Roles

Illinois Wesleyan University ousted Harry Bell after four years as football basketball and track director and head coach. Frey Munt was named acting coach for the remainder of basketball season. The removal reason was not disclosed. Schreiner vs Texas Frosh preview notes Kerrville Feb 18.

Bloomington Harry Bell Tllinois Wesleyen Frey Munt Phylette Ab Wesleyan Arrolph Bell Schreiner TEXAS Kerrville University of Texas Frestsman Schreiner Institute Mountainenry Yeekings

Giants Head to Camp for Training Ahead of Season

New York Giants depart for Hot Springs to begin spring training under manager Bill Terry. Eddie Brannick leads Palo Grande party, with officials and newspersons aboard. Battery workers to report. notable players Ken O'Dea, Hal Schumacher, Bill Leiforman, Johnny Whittle, and Tom Paiden among those traveling.

New York Giants Eddie Brannick Palo Grand Hot Springs Bill Terry Sher Ken O'Dea Schumaches Leiteman Johny Wittle Tom Paden

Wrestler Dies in Automobile Wreck Near Hot Springs

In Albuquerque on February 10 Charles Holloway 27 a touring wrestler under Laer Belkerf was killed in a car crash when the vehicle overturned near Hot Springs. He left a mother and two sisters in Cambridge Massachusetts. Four other wrestlers were injured Yaqui Jor Walter Achlu Sailor Watking and Kirk Davidson were brought to Sororra hospital with injuries.

Albuquerque N. Mi Charles Holloway Laer Belkerg Bilal Hot Springs Oxtard Avenued Cambridge Mass Yaqui Jor Sororra Hospital Walter Achlu Sailor Watking Kirk Davidson Tomar Injirtes

Volley Ball Tussle At Y Houston Invitation Meet

Beghes Tool Company's volley ball team faces the university squad in a Houston area clash. The Hughes Tool invitation tournament follows next Saturday with Antontans as contenders.

Beghes Tool Company Houston Ban Antonton MC. A Hughes Tool

Thirteen go in $10,000 San Carlos Handicap

In Santa Anita's fifth renewal of the $10,000 added San Carlos Handicap at a mile and sixteenth, thirteen thoroughbreds clash including War Minstrel Ligaroti Whicheea Main Man Gosum Hayek I Heelfly and Sucelfy. Top older contenders Specify Maj Austin Taylor Whicheee and Gosum attract early betting at the mutuels with Gosum at 112 pounds facing heavier weights.

Los Angeles Santa Anita San Carlos Iestler Pati-Mutual War Minstsel Ligaroti Whicheea Main Mar Gosum Hayek . I Heelfly Sucelfy A. A. Barons Specify Maj Austin G Taylor Alfred G. Vanderbilt Hesley Goslum Nelson Fioward Liegacott Louis B. Mayer Bing Crogby Lin Howard Dinmer &S Liga Rot Fawr Rvonte Sha Wittner C. &. Howard Zacal Argentina Howard Hopas Tomorow

National league pairings and scattered results noted

National league games are listed with teams visiting and hosting across cities including New York Toronto Montreal Chicago Detroit and Cleveland. Sunday schedule features American associations teams playing in cities such as New Haven Providence Springfield and Cleveland with results pending.

Sal National New York Tanieva

Riggs Faces Tough Cup Defense Amid Doubles Plans

In Florida, Bobby Riggs trains for the Davis Cup defense as talk centers on partnerships with Jack Bromwich and Sabin. Contenders like Crawford, Quint, and a rising Bromwich lineup threaten the Australian team, with Australia eyeing a stronger net game and international experience.

Jack Sabin Wayne Sim Mauat Don Budgenan Alyge Anya Dabin Gaya Mike Riggete Fine Hite Ann- Arella Sam Jack Grawford Bromwich Adrian Quint Crawford Quist Australas Glan

War Admiral and Stagehand Enter Miami Race Debuts

War Admiral and Stagehand were entered for the $1500 Fore Pierce Handicap at seven furlongs in Miami, amid discussion of a possible clash in the McLennan Memorial Handicap. Stagehand, formerly Santa Anita Derby winner, drew attention with a top weight potential against War Admiral, Pasteurized, and other rivals. The entries hinge on trainer decisions and weight assignments as the meeting unfolds.

Ino Puro Horace Lyuro Vino Purg Suother South Aimerican Cilmybed — Relayater Thales Johnny Adams Vino Puro Inglan Broom Quick Devil Miami Flay Admiral Stagehand Hlalcah Maxwell Howard Stagenerd Howard Brar Sande Myo W. Plunket Stewart Lea McLennan Bil Lea Nir Mgnansett Park Bragenand Samuel PD Riddle Stonei Don Meade Valitant Saratoga, Stable

DiMaggio Aims for Peak Fitness Ahead of Season

Ban Francisco reports Joe DiMaggio plans to start spring training in top condition for the 1959 major league season. He cites a disciplined approach after injury and illness in prior years and aims to outperform Philadelphia ace Conte Mack’s staff. DiMaggio denies contract rumors of 26000 dollars and emphasizes readiness for opening day.

DiMaggio Joe Dibt Che Koli Yankees Thas Angelo Vascnit Conte Mack Philadelphia Mack

Peters Breaks Tough Rivals in Boxing Fight

San Antonio’s Nick Peters defeated Abe Belloise in a lightweight bout described as close through the third round. Belloise faded after a fourth round knockdown and a controversial foul as the match ended, with Peters gaining the edge on experience.

Rolly Wood Mike Belloise Nick Peters San Antonio A. Tef Aroe Nate Eloise Young Peters Raters Nu Pesler Helle Ake Peters Alm

Boxing Manager Reacts To Contested Bout In Cannibal Puns

A garbled editorial voice mocks fight promotion and manager tactics amid a boxing scene. It references Michigan, Galey, Bronzenian chorus, and a chaotic fight night with bouts, payouts, and promoter tensions, noting a controversial scene with Peters and Ballotse and public gratuities.

Michigan Galey Bronxenian Community Chorus

Aylward Heads U S Wildlife Federation

Detroit February 16. David Aylward was elected president of the United States Wildlife Federation. He succeeds J N Oneting of Dek Maines Iowa, who had served as resident director. Honorary president Dare love Wa received an engraved plate. New officers include William T Maley Colin M Reed Oliver Ehoemer vice presidents and several directors at large from multiple states.

Aylward U. S. Wildlife Federation Detroit David A. Aylward Minas J. N. Oneting Dek Maines Iowa Atacetti Dare Love Wa Alven William T. Maley Colin M. Reed Oregon Ted Oliver Ehoemer Wyoming Karl T. Peederick New York L. W. Wendt Montana George W. Grede Ydaho Clingies Glatyne Victor Justis H. Cline Virginia Fae Huttendacher Town

Utah to Aid Ab Jenkins in Legislative Action

Utah lawmakers debate a bill to appropriate 76000 to assist Ab Jenkins and fund a record setting project. Reports describe plans to promote faster speeds and new record attempts, with support from bystanders and officials.

Utah Ab Jenkins Byston Atate Tegtalatures England Atate Ractig Ilolty Denkins Bs Entaliiale Jagdapeed Records Eler AM Byatoy John Gokk Lehdon Ned Paleo Ohenekent

New Braunfels Team Begins Grid Drills

New Braunfels Univern football squad opens spring drills with 64 boys reporting. Nine players from the We squad are omitted in the grass. Spring season spans 30 days under interecholars league rules.

Braunfels Univern Interecholars

Barbara Winslow Operation Delayed in California

Barbara Winslow a 29 year old tennis star in PARMELO California experienced a medical delay as doctors postponed a milde operation after she suffered a recent illness during a tennis match. Reports say Winslow received four blood transfusions in recent weeks and remains under care.

Barbara Winslow Parmel Calif Barbara Whinlow Misa Winslow Ernta Sarena

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