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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1939

Page

5

Amateur Golfers Tune Up For Houston Tournament

Houston amateurs prepared for practice rounds ahead of the Houston Invitational golf tournament. Notables include Ken Rogers, Bobby Riegel, Walter Every, O Hara Watts, Ben Schmacher, Hank Bowker, and Goodman, the defending champion from New Orleans, aiming for another title in the Texas Open era.

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Vet Advises Howard Not To Race Biscuit Derby Field Talk

Santa Anita's Derby prospects unfold as starting candidates for the fifth renewal of the $50,000 feature were to be named today. Howard is advised not to race Biscuit, with field expectations ranging from 15 to 20 entries and the outcome remaining in question until the finish.

Howard Los Angeles Santi Annis II Park

Women's Golf Race Called Off by Weather at Willow Springs

Willow Springs Women's Golf Association postponed the weekly handicap event due to bad weather. Players plan to resume play Thursday morning at Willow Springs, weather permitting. Baylor freshmen edged Temple 25 to 23 as Proctor and Red McLerron led Temple with key late scores.

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Birth of Baseball Rules and Chadwick’s Legacy

A fragmentary historical note recounts Henry Chadwick and early rulemakers who shaped baseball. It covers Chadwick’s influence on scoring, the 1857 Wright rule book, the spread of standardized play, and early executive limits on substitutions and pitching. The text hints at the formation of the National Association, uniform equipment standards, and the transition from amateur to professional status.

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Lanier and Bobcats clash in San Marcos game

Lanier High plays the Bobcats in a Southwest Texas Teachers College league showcase at San Marcos. The event, part of a regional tourney leading to Austin, pits Lanier against Shiner and De Nine, with winners advancing to the state scholastic meet. Strong fields and money prizes highlighted by a $45,000 purse for the headliner.

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Mid-Valley Golf Tourney Slated for March 5

Weslaco hosts the fourth annual Mid-Valley golf tournament sponsored by the chamber of commerce at the Lattion Grahide course starting March 4. Wood clubs and a dozen balls will be provided for players. The Dares Trophy and other prizes are promised, with Jimene McSonagill noted as a longtime holder.

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Budge Beaten in Home Town by Vines in Tight Match

In Oakland event on the professional tennis tour, Budge loses to Fitsworth Vines 6-0 7-5 after an uneven start. The match marks Vines’s strong service and strategic play, with Budge unable to seize momentum in the first set. Vines announces possible retirement plans amid ongoing tour play in Europe and Montreal.

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Horse Racing Results Across Meets At Hialeah And Flamingo

A summary of recent racing at Hialeah includes Timetil winning the Glass Cereil and Flamingo race prospects with 320,000 in purses noted. Timetil carried 113 pounds to win by five lengths in a 1 mile 1 furlong race, beating Stoney Brush as officials plan an extra day for charity racing on March 1 after the winter meeting.

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Seabiscuit Injury Compared To Toro’s Serious Fears

Chicago Feb 21 Adward W Cochranes report quotes Dr M Hassel veteran Chicago track vet that Seabiscuit’s injury resembles a broken leg and could end his racing career. Kaiser treated many Seabiscuit injuries and warns continued racing risks a full breakdown.

Denton Hosts Last Conference Showdown In Lone Star Race

Denton reports tie hopes for the Lone Star title after Nacogdoches Lumberjacks beat Southwest Texas Teachers 48 to 36. Sam Marcos Wildcats faltered. Texas Teachers drop eighth straight, while North Texas Eagles edged Sam Houston. Denton hosts pivotal midweek clash as the conference title picture twists.

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Texas Conference Basketball Standings and Schedule Notes

Fragmented text shows Texas Conference standings with teams such as Trinity and Brownwood, plus scattered results and upcoming games. Names like Dante Baker and Mesitures appear in partial form, with references to Southwestern University and Abilene Christian.

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Seabiscuit Fans Hope For Classic Return At Santa Anita

Seabiscuit trainer Winward and rider Smith admitted optimism over a comeback race in the nation’s top handicap. Expectation centers on Seabiscuit regaining form after a recent setback as bookmakers still rate him at 25-to-1 amid Santa Anita prep chatter and early betting interest.

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Dust and Derby Talk Across Santa Anita Races

The note lists racing odds and contenders for the Derby week at Santa Anita. Seabiscuit is out while Keyak 21 and other horses are noted for speed and mean weight. Impound and Vanderbilt’s horse are mentioned with uncertainty over distance speed, as railbirds weigh favorites like Great race dine and Jacob with 111 pounds.

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