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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1939

Page

5

Open Gelock playoff tilt tops week’s college league card

Altech Station Hospital favored to trim Westminster Presby leviar in the Gelock opener. Brack enrluge gym hosts a Tuesday night doubleheader at 9 45 with Finch Cigurmen and WondInch Methodists, plus First Cadets and Hirst Congregational clash in the upper bracket. Cadets try to upset foes as opening games unfold.

Altech Station Westminster Brackenrluge Finch Cigurmen Mf. C. A WondInch Methodists First Cadets Hirst Congregational Church Dyerlime Perici First Congregational Arco Irs

Sunday Schools meeting called for seven o clock

A Sunday School gathering is scheduled for seven o clock with a call for a sponsor to attend. The notice urges participation by a team or group to support the event.

Tomorrow the Father of Captains

Fragmented OCR recounts a Montana homestead tale of the White family. Three sons born in different places due to shifting territories and names include George, Chick, and Dirk. The era spans mid 1800s with references to Washington Territory and Idaho.

Pioaeer White George Hhie Chick White-Borh i Diek White Montana Coim George White Idit Washington Territory

Simms and Bridges dispute over university status and athletics funding

Simms alleges a business contract threat linked to his status at the university. Efforts to obtain internal documents failed as he claims to be central in defending both his and the university’s position. He cites a 107000 athletics spend at St Mary’s with 59000 returned, plus personal funds and alumni support amid tensions with Bridges.

Conbhy Se Weennin Bridges Mexico Simms St. Mary's Sud Éoc Iasses Tin Fay Fron Anid Simms Abe Mnost

Gilligan Delivers Featherweight Lacing in Non-Title Bout

Buffalo boxing scene reports Jimmy Gilligan of Vatohne delivering a sharp ten round pasting to Joey Arenibeld, world champion in non title action. The bout featured varied right hand work and head chops, with Gillian Berary edging champion from Pawtucket after a sturdy test. The New York State Boxing Commission opened files post bout following the show.

Buffalo N. Y Jimmy Gilligan Joey Arenibeld New ‘York Wan Giil Pawlucket R. I New York State Boaing Commission Archibalds Bens Bvy Armstrong Gmnpan Nas Reon Tres Brea

Not So Cagey Cagers Edge Appleton In Teetering Game

The Appleton and Dawson teams produced a tight basketball contest with a 16 to 14 Appleton edge after Dawson led 10 of 20 points early. Field mistakes delayed play as both sides traded points and the final score reflected a close, hard fought effort.

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Bowling industrial scene highlights era bowling lanes and scores

Fragmented OCR lists players, teams, and scores with names like Huck, Bork, and Mayer amid mentions of bowling alleys, shops, and laundry references. The text reads as a noisy ledger of results, individual leaders, and venue notes with few coherent facts.

Inderstioal Mayer Inkre Te Cowan E'S Huter G. Malone C Kuerhel Eynorn Graniert Welionas Hernig Winsee Dean and Company Diawn Men's Shope WAR Eben S. Re Waltene Ben Fehn Leyoy Reluens Sot Berd Walter Munssér Grane Wanor Gom Aso

Texas Christian to Play Indiana in Bloomington

Texas Christian University will meet Indiana in Bloomington after a tense season. Indiana’s athletic director announced the game today, citing plans for a strong showing and a balanced defense against the visiting team.

Texas Christian Indiana Bloomington Ind Tejas Cuietablan University Renndale Zci Glevengey Wini¢Le

Boxing Night Results From Unreadable Card

A cluttered report lists multiple bouts with winners like Frankie Genovese and Towns Wroyell among a roster of fighters from diverse locations such as Jersey, Iowa, New York, and Buffalo. The text is heavily garbled with misread names, numbers, and places, but conveys a sequence of decisions and knockouts across an extensive card.

Bal Bullinere Tunare Krooked Eli Soutte Feark Daun Taomu-Saming Tutayriig Titonto Casacdian Wellerwelent Cham Wen Tommy Pallatg Sour Bend Thu Wroyell Danville Buffalo Jiminy Gilligan Sarbas vAl Mancini

College Cagers Scoreboard and Player Notes

College basketball tally lists players such as Mishisan, Hin, Obbagh, Prods, and Tewa State with scores for teams including Cornell, Texas Teachers, Washington, and Wisconsin. Multiple misread names and teams appear, with scattered figures like 45, 41, 11, 37, 23, and 53 across various schools and regions.

Tenier Steere Mishisan Tundiona Tewa State Nebiaaka Tewa Wiscannin Do Greignten Cornell Bartinute SA Aghit Texan Washington Wise Teenie SF Tirake An Weslybion Abiténe Chilanian Wawarin Ke Mary's Tosa Washington Wexan

El Paso Tournament Opens With Lopsided Wins

In the second annual Southwestern intercollegiate tournament at El Paso Texas Mines defeated Sil Ross 142 to 33. New Mexico Nay ioel of Las Venas and Mex tity Teachers of Suer City posted victories. The Silver City Teachers beat Regis College 43 to 26 and the Mexican team defeated College of Chicago 43 to 9.

el Paso EL Parc Fen Jp—Tejas College of Mines New Mexico Nayioel Las Venas Atatr Suer City Texas Mines Sil Ross Noema Panhandle A

Jordt Heads Softballers In Local Meeting

Johnny Tort Tesiiasy was elected commissioner of the San Antonio Softball Association at the league's recent meeting. A next meeting is set for March 43 with further officers to be chosen. Also listed are three rooms for sale at 60.50 and an unrelated line about Week 17 games.

Johnny Tort Tesiiasy Leen Sat Antonio Softbail Association Wlde Mlg Aldardt Dalvnny Dunatiore Sho

Louis Agrees to Galenta Bout for Title Next June

World heavyweight champion Joe Louis indicated a June title defense against Tony Galenta of Orange New Jersey. Manager Johnny Roxbor and Mike Jacobs discussed terms by phone with Jacobs holding rights to the chain. The bout could be at Yankee Stadium in New York with a stadium seating around sixty six thousand.

Louis Galenta Detroit Joe Louis Tony Galenta Orange N. J Aillemalch Mes Johnny Roxbor Mmigh Mike Jacobs Twentieth Century Sporting Ehead Yankee Stadium New York Lawton Carver UPI New Jersey Tyu Jane Miami Jer Newark Aba Greene Otters Gaecobs Jos Jacobs Galente Schling Tony East Midwest

Fred Haney Seen As Promising Browns Manager Pick

The author endorses Fred Haney for the St. Louis Browns job, praising his calm confidence and modern approach. He notes Haney’s Toledo managerial success, recent player background, and openness to giving rookies a chance while signaling needed changes for team improvement. The piece contrasts Haney with veteran pilots Rogers Hornsby and Gabby Street.

Fred Haney St. Louis Browns Rogers Tornsby Gabby Street Browns Haney Toledo Bell Old Fogey

Small Towns Push to Form South Central Texas League

Berk Rupard reports from Laling Yeat that a two to three city amateur baseball revival is planned for the second week in March. Luling leads a reorganization of the South Central Texan loop with Johnny Real elected president and Hamilton as business manager. Rube Walkowwitz has promoted fan interest and park improvements as towns like Laling Weimar Cuero New Braunfels Seguin Hallettsville Yoakum Flatonia Smithville Bastrop Elgin Lockhart etc seek to join into one or two leagues. The plan aims to unite seven or eight towns to sustain local baseball enthusiasm amidst recent declines. Mayor Mull Simms faces political turmoil as Frank Bridges denies a health department post and contemplates a lawsuit over athletics operations at St Marys University.

Berk Rupard Laling Yeat Fae Dé Luling South Central Texan Loop Johny Real Apddic Hamilton Rube Walkowwitz Pall Park Laling Weimar Cuero New Braunfels Seguin Hallettaville Yoakum Flatonia Smithville Bas Mose Simms Hub Bridges Tomordd Simms

Budge Ginch Finish. Li Ahead in Pro Tennis Tour

Dor Hudge defeated Elles worth Vines in Milwaukee last night, sealing a win in the twenty fourth match of the tour. Scores showed a tight sequence and clinched the geflex for Tudge with five matches remaining on the schedule.

Milwaukee Tech Dor Hudge Ellesworth Vines Tudge

Women’s Golf Derby Opens City Play at Brackenridge

Dates for two women’s golf features the three day derby and the city championship, with events at Wile law Springs, San Antonio Country Club, and Brackenridge park. Play starts May 7 at 10 a.m., prizes for low gross, runner up, low net, and cup runner up. the Texas Women’s Golf Association tournament begins April 23 in Austin. Fifty-two players will qualify for the championship and 16 for other events, with entry fee two dollars. Retired champions and local players are noted in the field, wind and scores shaping the week.

bin’ Antonio Galf Association Wilelaw Springs San Antonio Country Club Brackenridge Park Texas Association Telrmament Austin Imatches Wien Onon Retty Jameson

Little Rock Five Stuns Galveston in Upset Finals Night

In Little Rock Arkansas on February 2 the Flyers of Fille Rock outlasted the Galveston Antecs to claim the A A U women’s championship. The Texan star Jose Wa suffered a rare loss as Little Rock secured a 30 point victory marking first defeat in nine for Anicos. The match was a tense, tumble-filled affair with standout play guiding the upset victory.

Little Ook Ark Galveston A. A. VU Texay A-I San Jose Wa

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