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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1939

Page

10

Sugar Bowl Sports EA line to the Tulane university prac

Sugar Bowl notes warm-up arms as U teams prep for Sugar Bowl clash. Texas Christian Frogs loom large while eyes on starting lineup and key positions. Grant edges Sabin in Sugar Bowl tennis. Cunningham to run in track event Sunday.

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TIME WRITES NEW NAMES IN RECORD BOOK

The 1938 sports year closes with a torrent of feats across boxing, baseball, and athletics. Stars like Henry Armstrong, Joe Louis, Dizzy Dean, Lefty Grove, and Babe Ruth figures populate a year-end recap of record feats, world series dominance, no hit games, and title confusions across leagues and eras. Highs include Louis and Vander Meer performances and Gehrig’s hitting streak, with Yankee dominance shaping the season and the sport’s all-time legends reasserting their fame.

Morton Moss New York Chulxs Hergie A. Sports Wells Henry Armstrong New York Yankees Babe Ruth Hankus Gresberg Johnny Vander+ Meer Brown Joseph Louis J. Donald Budge Glenn Cunnlog- Ham Ralph Guidahl Helens Ke Davey O'Bden Joseph V. McCarthy New York Bombers Cicago Cubs Yankee Bruins Dizzy Dean Simong Noose Crosetti Dickey Geh- Tig DiMieglo Gordon and Co Yankees Conale Mack Pennantville Pirates Wiliam C. Lee National Chuckers Lee Red Sox Charley Bulling A. L Headman Grave Rufus War Detroit Harkas Cgimenberg Sarge Lou Gehrig Johnny Vander Meer Irshman Cincimnnati Boston Brooklyn Ernie Lombardi Jimmy Foxx California Perhane Bitsy Barney Ross Luigi Ambers Jacph Lois Yankee Stadium Max Schmeling Mike Jacoby Joseph Lacus Kayo Schmeling Nathan Mann Barry Thomas Young Corbett N. B.A. Ly Krieger Bolly Sel al Hostag

Frogs and Skibos Meet in Hazy Boxing of Giants

Worldly honors blur in a carnival of boxing and tennis lore. It covers Leo Rodak, Joy Archibald, Sixto Escobar and the Nyweights, plus Uncle Mike Jacobs expanding influence in New York’s Garden and the era’s prize totals in Madison Square Garden events. American tennis stars Budge, Mako, Moody, Jacobs, and Wills Moody are profiled, with Davis Cup defense, Wimbledon clashes, and national titles sketched amid a celebratory mash of 1930s sports legends.

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Lions Field Boys Champs After Tight Touchdown Win

In the recreation department playground league Lions fielded a champion team by beating Lambert Park 7 to 0 on Friday. A late in the final period pass from Buster Appleby to Eddie Bart secured the only TD and the extra point. Players listed include Bateman, Roush, Appleby, Bart, and Evans among others as officials Lynch referee Garett umpire Desvers.

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Matt Winn Predicts Record Derby in 1929

Col Matt Winn, long associated with racing, predicts the 1929 Kentucky Derby will be the greatest in history with a record attendance. He spoke in Louisville before heading to Chicago and plans to return to direct preparations for the $50,000 classic in May. He notes advance seat requests are at a high level and quips about Derby scale compared to Epsom.

Louisville Matt Winn Winn Chica Loutaville Epsom Downs Laurel Marsland Butters

Gun Club Skeet Shoot Rescheduled to Monday at 1 PM

The San Antonio Gun Club Wayne weekly skeet shoot has been postponed from Sunday to Monday starting at 1 p.m. at the Sub range. Several members held a practice shoot Saturday afternoon as weather permitted.

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Span Am Loop Final Standings Report

Final standings of the Span Am Loop with leading scorers listed. Henry Salazar and Ruben Hernandez head the scoring with double figures, followed by Ruben Garr and Armando Pimentel among others for teams like Has Beena Valencia Irs Arco Iris Wesley and Centro.

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Blue and Gray all star gridiron game set in Montgomery

In Montgomery Alabama on December 3 a post season game pits an all star northern football team against a southern defending squad. Coaches Frank Thomas and Jack Meagher lead the southern eleven while Carl Saavely and Lynn Waldorf coach the northern side. The event, built from an idea by Gunter and Gov Graves, aims to rival past state battles on the gridiron.

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Station Hospital leads City Teagiemhles after six wins

A rough write up shows Station Hospital Medicor endtinus atop the standings with six victories and one defeat. Public Service and Goodyear Tiremen chase, while Samsun the Nenron boosted by a 25 point gain leads the scoring race at 78. Tonight’s schedule features Goodyear vs Edgar Tobin and Public Service vs Station Capital with several matchups at Woodlawn gym and Central Catholic.

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New Eastern Track Opens in July with 35 racing days

Boston reports a new Westport horse race track granted a license for operation by the Massachusetts gaming commission. Initial racing runs July 4 to August 12 totaling 35 days. Suffolk Downs receives 43 racing days from May 28 to July 1 amid district sports news. Griffin named pilot of Eau Claire team, Milwaukee Brewers’ Northen league farm club.

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Table Tennis Champs to Be Crowned Here

City table tennis champions will be crowned Monday at the Y memb three. Sanctioned by the Texas Table Tennis Association, the tourney decides San Antonio's title in singles and doubles for men women and boys. Final matches are in the gym with no admission charge. Entrants include defending champion Sato Riko and others in men and boys divisions.

Texas Table ‘Tennis Association San Antonio Jpiders Galveston Ha Feminine Sato Riko Gilbert Gilends Frank Heinz Gidney Elrenberg Russ Fritsch Walter Robverts B. C. Medlock Battie Goldbeck Don Goldbeck Bob Goldbeck Jorm Nicholson Ave Peckham J. K. Noonan Rey Reyes Bob Carmine Champ Leonard Hippehen Billy Bennett Richard Rivicx Willie Hawke Arthur Riktlin Howard Bumbaugh Jr James McCenn Royal King Rudy Pena Marjorie Witlcox M. MC. A Rerbert Wheeler E. M. Sykes Ray Hirons Curt Brown Leo Toudouze Carlos Ba Karl Cobb Charley Reynolds Warren Main

From Tee To Green From Tee To Green Rube 2

Fort Sam Houston hosts an early Texas Open scene with Rube 2 and Uncle Bam’s soldiers patrolling Brackenridge Park while Ralph Guldaht Gene Sarazen and Sammy Stead compete for a $5000 prize. Tickets and ticket booths planned, with mixed events and a luncheon at the Gunter hotel.

Uncle Bam Fort Sam Houston Beb- Tuary Brackenridge Park Park Court Ralph Guldaht Gene Sarazen Sammy Stead Antinig Golfers’ Association

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