Be Serious About Phils New Deal Says Manager
Sportlights notes Philadelphia Phillies manager Thompson Prothro signals a shift from selling star players to rebuilding a winning team. President Gerry Nugent has often cashed in on top prospects, but the new policy aims to keep talent in house and drive salaries through a pennant push. Skeptics doubt the change will take hold without proof amid years of player sales.
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New Braunfels
Thompson
Doc
Prothro
Philly
Gerry Nugent
Treasury
Philadelphia
Nugent
Phils
Prony Nugent
Giants
History Says No to This New System History 78
Nugent's new resolution aims to overhaul league sales during a controversial era. The piece highlights his sales acumen through players moved between the New York Giants, Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Boston A. L. Fuchs era. It notes fan discontent with the Phillies remaining in the NL cellar and the broader trade impacts.
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Yedigathe
Wick Makel
New York Giants
Chuck Mein
Chicago Cubs
Chuck
Pittsburgh Pirates
Atadd
Hal Lee
Cash totals highlight big payouts in player trades
Brooklyn paid large sums for Fresco Komp ann Lefty O'Neal and Nugent. The Cubs reportedly gave 60000 for Gart Davis while Tou Chiozza moved to the Giants for 30000. Don Hurst cost 20000 and Dolph Camilli 765000 to Brooklyn. Ricky Walters fetched 40000 for Cincinnati. The piece notes questions about Nugent’s role in selling stars and team futures.
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Brooklyn
Nugent
Fresco Kompann
Lefty O'Neal
Cubs
Gart Davis
Tou Chiozza
Giants
Don Hurst
Chris
Dolph Camilli
Zivathaxeman
Roark Dies in Polo Accident in Midwick Meadow club
Capt. T. J. Roark, British polo star from Pasadena, died from brain injuries after a pony fell on him during an international match at Midwick. The veteran player, earlier a No. 2 for Midwick, had a prior major polo injury in 1932. Roark, married to Patsy Hostetler Suitts, left a son, and was a strong candidate for Britain’s four-man team in the Meadow Brook series.
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Pasadena
Gallf
T. J
Pat
Roark
Midmvick Country Club
Midwick
United States
Mistwick
Bobcats End Season With Austin Quint Clash
The Bobcats close the season with a home game against Stephen F. Austin on Monday. Captain George Henson tops the team in scoring as regulars E. V. McCarty and Frank Dickinson end their basketball careers for Sun Idurcas. The lineup features Henson Lomax Topperwein Dickinson and McCarty.
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Bobcats
Austin Quint
Lomax
Tospperwein
Dick=inson
McCarty
Latin Americans Wye Inst Haren Kuehts Raed Round in Heated Tie
A partial read of a high school basketball game shows Latin Americans tying a league contest in a rough, error filled match at Woodlawn gym. Players from both teams, including Harris and Barris, produced mixed performances with fouls and turnovers noted among listed scorers.
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An Bia
Guerere
Anne
Tinea
Ee Homoan
Tony Esa
OB F. Rodrigue
Bainoun
Rangers Card 3 Cage Tilts This Week
The San Antonio Junior College Rangers schedule three basketball games this week, two conference matchups. They host Sehrelner Mownteineers Tuesday, face Toxay Tutherny Builiogs Thursday, and finish Saturday against the University of San P with Brones and Hcheoiner. The team aims to bounce back after a dominant 85 to 28 victory over Corpus Christi Junior College.
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Junior College Lournamient
Antonis
Segula
San Antonio Junior College Rangers
Sehrelner Mownteineers
Toxay Tutherny Builiogs
Seguchi
University of San P [Toro Brones
Hcheoiner
LL. G
Tarkacy
Stowe and Etex Star Retire From Game in Marsfall
In Marsfall Texas John Stowe announced retirement from Buschhl leagues. East Mex Jeague markets for outfielder replacement as Stowe steps away from professional play, with Fey 2071 Od Denier and Marshal clus noting leadership change in the scene.
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Etex Star
Marsifall
Texas
Fey
Denier
East “Mex Jeague
Wes
Hik
Uel
John Stowe
College Cagers Put on Title Tilts
New York February 20 Two ten payoff games of the college basketball season determine title contenders as leagues narrow toward finishes. The Southwest and Pacific Coast races tighten with California and Southern California leading in the Pacific while the Big Six in the Midwest remains unsettled as Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Iowa battle for positions. Dartmouth Columbia and other eastern teams also push for conference crowns as remaining games Wednesday through Saturday shape final standings.
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New York
Fev
College Basket Dail Saason
Lasers
Pvortum
Bigrest College
Asis
Southern Dayford
Boutherh
Pacific Coast
Utah State
Buffaloes
Lake City
Ulan
Texas
Gunnersu
Rice
Austin
Dartmouth
Andin
Columbia
Hanover
Wiqners
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Missmirt
Kansas State
Wanses
Ioya State
Bealing
Sittithey
Sooners
Wake Forest
Duke
William and Mary
Cashdon
Citadel
Marylend Niga Kayo Clinedtes Diace
Georgia
Plasida’ Dows
Alabang
Kentucky
Tennessee
Auburn
Efty Uits
Tine
Georgetown
Camieple ‘Tech
Truk
Pitt
Georetown
Temple
Priday
Philadelphia
Hitana
Big Ten
Iowa
Minjuesata
Purdue Almoat
Gophers
Olin -Slate
Northwratern
Wikconali
Wikconali- Allurday, Oklahoma’ Aggies
Missour Valley
Washington
university,Tulsa
Grelghion
Bulldogs
Shiner and Austin Compete in Regional Basketball Roundup
Shiner and Austin vie in the regional cage event at Southwest Texas State Teachers College gym in San Marcos. Defending champions and top district teams like Shiner and the Austin Min Teens prepare for a tough regional pace with Devine and Lanier San Antonio joining the field. Regions list teams and venues as the tournament approaches next Saturday with Caveats on teams and matchups.
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Nemo Herrera
Sidney Lanier Veks
Taur Ney
San Marcos
Southwest Texas State Teachers’ College
Tursday
Liner
Banels
Saburday
South San Antonio
Voss
Shiner
Austin Min
Devlin
Austin
Istic League
Woodrow Wilson
Dallas
Irasian
Abilene
Bailey
el Pesan
Kingsville
Deltory
Tul Heakav
Houston
Cacey
400 000 Semi-Pros Get Ready to Open Season
New York reports the start of the 1939 National Semi Pro baseball season under a national player contract system. About 1000 leagues form, with champions vying for a trophy. District and state tournaments lead to a national tournament in Wichita on August 21 23. Umpires will be certified. players face eligibility rules and two year ineligibility for contract jumpers.
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New York
Cantorgure
Euimer
Rey Dumont
Yoag Stess
Sanothey Tem
Aeathsl
Wichita
Kan
Gre Beipe
San Antonio shooters lead in winter rifle match
The Liberty Rifle and Pistol Club near San Antonio hosted a mid winter high power rifle match with shooters from Liberty clubs and the Fifth Engineers of Port Matntosh. Ed H. Herpel and J. K. Stark tied for first in the Sunday skeet event with 49 of 60 targets. Martin led the overall with 914 points, and the Fifth Engineers claimed second overall.
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Bray
San Antonio
Mata Lo
Ed_H. Herpel wd J
K. Stark
Ted VI
Stark
SI Sneluin
Tinetley Jr
W. Steete
C. Zerban Sahav
Watt
Ren Wiseher
Dy A. J. Hatesion
E. A. Horpel
Testa
Eaas
Christian Jutfemsanatg
Ehjer
Anxao
Vick Brocher
Aihxan
Mf & Pdssidle
Liberty Pistai
Ban Antoule Tvaty
Abeat
A.R. Martin
Liberty
J. W. Dean
C. W. Strohley
Richard Balint
Enigineers
Port Matntosh
Fes Cavairy
Ausby Club
Hole
Marth
Carter
Larollo
Longhorn Corral By HOGIDW Two Founer Sng Antonio High School
Report outlines Longhorn Corral events and intra-squad meets ahead of Border Olympics hosted in May. Highlights names of top performers, coaching staff, hospital status of Clyde Lithafield, and selections for spring training squads. Texas field strong in events. Rice dominates distance events in others. freshmen debuts noted.
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Founer
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Barofleki
van de Agurter
Hilly Gustiny
Wendell Siebert
Clyde Lithafield
Wil
San Antonio
Williams Fractures Arm In Polo Match
Rube Williams, a six goal polo player from San Antonio, Texas, broke his arm in Santa Barbara yesterday when a ball struck between the wrist and elbow. His team lost to Santa Barbara by a score of 12 to 0. Williams was slated to play Sunday against the Texas Rangers.
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H.W
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San Antonio
Texas
Turnesa Finishes Second in Palm Springs Golf
New York's Turnesa finishes tied for second at the Palm Springs Invitational after 36 holes. J Rogers of Oklahoma leads at 135 and Carl Hyanan of Los Angeles sits at 135 after a 64 in the opening round.
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Palm Springs
Vallf
Watlie
New York
Shush
Ed Feuce
Tuck Game
Glendale
Torino
California State
Bay Desert
Divuesa
J. Rogers
Oklahoma Ly. Okia
Carl Hanyan
Los Angeles
Tigers Host USA Cagers In Austin Conference Night
The University of San Antonio Brones travel to Woodlawn Gym for a Monday night clash with St Edwards Tig ers of Austin led by center Rob Rego and guard Wallace Dickerson. Howard Payne Yellowjackets stand as the top threat in the conference race.
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Sterling Patrol
University of San Antonio Brones
Woodlawn
Kdward
Tigers of Austin
Thym
Althonet Hightower
Bcett
Antonines
Howard Payne
Austin
Eds
Ommy Warren
Rob Rego
G. We
Wallace Dickerson
Parish League and Local Matches Report Baffling League Notes
Local parish league results and fixtures read like a cryptic schedule. Teams such as St Mary, St Peter and St Hener’s feature in varied matches with dates and venues across a busy week, including St Mar and Guuletape.
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St Mar
Apwrerdl
Becraé
St Hener's
Db Fonte
Guuletape
Huieis
St. Peter's
Euines
Ped Measork
Staileys
J. Marty
Nly
Kelton
Obricth
Dbrlolll
Byaf
Teller Mancata
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