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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1940

Page

9

Slower game urged to curb high school basketball strain

Syracuse coach Andreas, visiting New York for a game with NYU Violets, argues the sport’s speed pressures young players. He cites educators and physicians noting rising blood pressure and stress, calling for a rule change to slow the center jump and reduce pace. He notes modern shooters and the need for defense and discipline remain essential.

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Jackets and Eagles Meet in Local Night Clash

El Paso reports a basketball showdown as the St. Anthony's Jackets face the Lough Brackenridge Eagles in a Wednesday 3 p.m. tip off after a Tuesday win over the Twenty-third Infantry Doughboys. Bobby Vreteau scored 10 for the Jackets. Edwards added eight as the team posted a solid half-time lead. Meanwhile, in San Antonio, Joe and Russell Bail beat Walter Bugg and Tommy Slama in a five-set Sun Carnival doubles final 6-2 6-8 6-3 6-1, with Darrel Hodlow winning singles 6-3 3-6 6-3.

Twenty-third Infantry Doughboys St. Anthony's Jackets Lough Brackenridge Eagles Jacket Rum Bia Bobby Vreteau Edwards Anthony EL Paso tFi Joe Russell Bail Walter Bugg Tommy Slama Redlands Calif Darrel ‘Hodlow Phoenix Rueben Rivkind Wagle Pass Texas

Women's Golf Tie Sparks First Place Runoff

In a Tuesday handicap round at Country Clay, Mrs. Tack Tap and Mrs. A. C. Brown tied for first after scores that included a 4 11 61 for Mrs. Jarham and strong play from Mrs. Brown. The event featured several local women golfers, with Mrs. Jarham and others posting notable scores as the league pursues weekly standings.

Tack Tapham A. C. Brown Jarham Brown

Columbus Crew and Palos Penalty for Voyage Plans

A fragment describes Spanish kings directing Columbus to Palos to secure ships and crew as a penalty on Palos for revolts. Pinzon Brothers offered 30 sailors. Palos impressed 90 prisoners to crew Calvintas. Pay set at $2.50 yearly. penalty could be forgiven if voyage succeeded. Tomorrow piece teased: The House That Jack Built.

Columbos Kings of Spain Nance Columbus Palos Pinzon Brothers Way

Marshall and Mazurki In Mat Melee Card

Pro wrestling card at Walkathon arena in San Antonio features Everett Marshall at 730 pounds challenging Mike Mazurki in the main event. Semi final pits Chris Zaharias against Billy Edwards, while prelim Dan O’Connor faces Polpo. Referee Jack League sets 8:30 pm start. Tech Butts meet South San Antonio Bobcats at Central Gym at 5:20 pm.

Everett Mamizall Mike Mazarki Chris Zaharias Billy Edwards Dan O'Connor BY Polpo Everett Marshall San Antonio Carl Geyer Walkathon Arena Mike Mazurki Marshall Chris Edwards Fl Pulpe Dan Oconopr Jack League TRCM South Gan Antonio Tech Butts South San Antonio Bobcats Central Gym

Texas to Play Oregon Gridders

Los Angeles Jan 3. Cornell University of Oregon announced a home and home football series with the University of Texas. Texas would visit Austin for a December 6, 1941, game while Oregon would travel to Portland for a September 25, 1943 contest. Athletic boards to approve the plan. Talks with Oklahoma also discussed.

Los Angeles Cornell University of Oregon University of Texas Theorthern Austin Texas Portland University of Obktahoma Oregon

Ponies Seek Bronc Series In Home and Home Talks

Los Angeles January 3 In one of the year’s early college football developments Souther Methodist university officials voiced hope to finalize a home and home series with Santa Clara. Mustang Coach Marty Bell indicated the first game would be arranged for 1941 with additional games in Dallas and another site, details to be settled.

Los Angeles Souther Methodist University Laday Santa Clara A Mustang Marty Bell Sah Fragelles Fussie Dallas

Paul Tyson Recuperating Here From Hard Season

Paul Tyson recuperating in town at the St Anthony hotel after a nerve wracking season. He reflects on the Waco Tigers loss to Lubbock in the state finals and the injuries suffered in the playoff run. Tyson discusses the impact of a new eligibility rule and mentions visiting San Antonio coach Charley Moore.

Paul ‘Tyson Waco Hign R Rchail Wednesday Jookett San Antonin St. Anthony Waco Tiger Trubbock Lubbock Tyson Bobby McCollum Tyler Stnnston Tyson Tupsingere Waco One Charley Moore San Antonid Bracken-idge Rice Tysonald Moore Charny

New York Scene Critics and Playlists Review

Walter Winchell era notes blend with theater chatter as critics laud or mock recent shows. Katherine Locke, Keith Merrill, Maureen O'Hara, and Olympe Bradna appear amid reviews of Follies, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and other holiday entertainment with references to London's stage and radio bon mots.

New York Ries Une Cate Katherine Locke Keith Merrill foHlics Elockide James Rennie Clinton Jon An the Gerson Hunchback Notre Dame Friaen Paris G. Laughton Maureen O'Hara Priesey Mr. Watts Socko Wan-Wan

Broadway comments and star quotes mix in puzzling readers notes

A garbled collage of celebrity remarks and reader reactions features Judy Garland, Lana Turner, Loretta Young, Ida Lupino, Nan, and Anne Lindbergh. It suggests discussions of fame beauty and politics, with self reflection and criticisms threaded through various quotes and notes. The piece reads like a fragmented column of opinions and public figures in a classic newspaper voice.

Jeannett Mycnon Judy Garland Carole Landard Anne Lindbergh Loretta Young Seid Sig Jonn Simon Charles Hawcuth Towne Sait Lana Tor Fenorious Uniter Ida Lupino Walter B. Pitkin Renmark Dearie Nan

New Hope Grows for More Polo Fields in San Antonio

A plan for three way cooperation among the city parks department the chamber of commerce and the polo club aims to boost San Antonio polo. Parks Commissioner Henry Hein and H B Van Auker pledged support while the club said $1 would guarantee half of the $4000 needed for three new fields. A committee led by Jack Lapham will schedule winter events and a choose up round robin was set for Harbord field at 2 pm Wednesday.

Etty Parks Department Chamber of Commerce San Antonio Polo Dus St. Anthony Henry Hein H. B. van Aukeh Chamber of Commece Maninger Brackenridge Park California Maina Samnaite Jack Lapham Lee Aldwell Billy Hrald Dutch Holland Wills Hartman Harbord Field

Eagles Stars Miss Opener In City League Play

Hanover Md Jan 3 Tony W Kelley of Minneapolis will miss Dartmouth Stanford game rest of season after ligament injury. Gile performed operation on lateral ligament below knee ruling Kelley off the varsity.

Hanover Mil UTI Tony W. Kelley Minneapolis Minn New York Indians John W. Gile iKelley Fee

Promoters Ruining Boxing Says Foster Hy EDWARD GC

In a Hartford era recap Edward Foster, secretary of the National Boxing Assn, laments boxing’s decline in 1909. He cites promoter abuses, disreputable managers, and title manipulations, urging honest officials and fan trust to restore sport, while noting future boxing depends on reform and rising young fighters.

Hy Edward GC Foster National Boxing Ass'n Providence Atake Tneir Jack Torrance Lewislane Adamick‘Trammel Uindig Harry Thomas Mwarticle

Local notables and holiday greetings fill Bexar gossip

The Bexar area social page lists Peggy Nissen touring New York fashion classes and taking honors at Beaux Arts ball. J Prank Dobie shows little enthusiasm for a 12 point buck in La Salle County. Guy Jackson joins New Year celebrations with brother Tom as Henry Al Terman marks a January 1 birthday.

Peggy Nissen N'York City Dobie la Salle County Guy Jackson Tom Hers Bilhartz Henry Alterman Guy Combs Missia Waliar Scorr Walter Rollins Alamo City San Jose Grill Carrico M. M. Nufssle Pete

Lanier Voks Tangle With Central Buttons At Central Gym

Lanier Voks aim to rebound after two straight losses to Serape club. Led by Chepe Martines who scored 12, Lanier met a 23 21 defeat at Vok gym last night as Joe Martines added six. Tonight the Voks travel to Central gym to face the Buttons in a must win game.

Serape Club Lanier Voks Central Buttons Central Gym Chepe Martines Vok Serapes Lanier Joe Martines

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