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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1940

Page

10

Obriotti Goes After Score Honors in San Antonio Tuneup

Obriotti, star forward for the Alamo Jewelers, clashes with Randolph Ramblers as the Commercial league kicks off its second half. Kirmey leads Penr, Field Cadets and Navy in a tight race, with Kimmey chasing Obriotti after a 55 point game to stay top scorer.

Andy Gbnoiti Brackenridge Gym Bell San Antonio Obijotli Alamo Jewelers A'Clork Randolph Doyle Kummer Soothgut Penns Clayhters Kelly Field Kirmey Randolph Field Ahrad Obriotti Hel Wight Navy Kimmey Alara Penprr Hellyfield Carets Penner Penners Tony Cardons G Youngster Sidney Lanier

Hunters Use Plane to Trap Seven Foxes in Michigan Town

In MIchigantown Indiana, fox hunters used an airplane piloted by Russell Stats Tingow to locate seven foxes instead of a pack of hounds. The aerial method proved effective as the operator signaled sightings, enabling the hunt to end with seven foxes taken.

Michigantown Ind Russell Stats Ting

El Paso Cage Tourney Sets Entries for Southwestern Meet

El Paso announces the third Southwestern intercollegiate basketball tournament to be held February 26 to 29. Twelve colleges from Texas New Mexico Arizona Oklahoma and Chihuahua Mexico plus other schools seek entry led by Texas Tech Stephen F Austin West Texas State Athlene Christian and Regis College.

EL Paso Mexico Rex Wie Texas Tech Stephen West Texas State Athléne Christian New Mexico New Mexico State Teachers of Biver City New Mexico Mines Eastern New Mexico Normal of

Pro Bowl Grid Clash Marred by Murky SoCal Weather

Weather hampered practice as the Green Bay Packers and NP A All-Stars prepared for the post season pro bowl game in Los Angeles. Twenty five players from major league clubs joined under Steve Owen while Curly Lambeau fielded nearly 30, with plans to split squads for two backfields and a key infield rotation.

Los Angeles Yale Green ‘Hay Packers Eagle Steve Qen New York Giant Curly Lambeau Packers Owen Ws Uit Parker Hall Army Binckert Pred Vanzo Johnny Drake Davey O'Bren Prick Farehook Andy Parkas Pug Maunders Ward Cuff

Gulfstream Track Reorganization Plan Filed in Federal Court

A plan for Gulfstream Park's reorganization has been filed in a Miami federal court. The track will not reopen this year, says Trustee Fred W. Cason. The Hollywood Park comparison and early opening issues are mentioned amid the bankruptcy setting.

Miami Fred W. Cason Tefrine Bar

Taylor High School Basketball Starts With Veteran Trio

Taylor Texas January 4 Basketball opened at Taylor High with three lettermen from last season reporting for training. Ollie Clark Casey Dr Warley form the core while Coach T H Johnson seeks additional players to strengthen the team for the coming season.

Taylor Cagers Taylor Taylor High School Ollie Clark Doz Casey Dr P Tor Warley T. H. Johnson

All Signs Point to Best Hockey Season in Years

NEC reports booming hockey attendance across circuits with New Haven, Toronto and New York sparking nationwide interest. Omaha, Des Moines, Milwaukee, Fort Worth show growing support as figures and signs indicate faster growth for the sport in the Midwest and beyond.

NEC Kansas City Itowas Bill Gray American Hockey Association Grant A.B Ney Haven New Haven Pellar Omaha Nebraska City Grant Belie Des Moiines Milwaukee Fort Worth Grau Ote Midwest R Cies Toy Kanes Cora Et Dowie Wiebitin Tiksi Boer Atrapoly Paik Unita

Brackenridge student wins top honor in current events contest

Leroy Mattingly Brackenridge High student and Brackenridge papers sports editor won top honors in a current events writing contest sponsored by QUE and Scroll, placing him in the running for a $500 national award. Meleese Johnson and Billy Rips earned honorable mention.

Leroy Mittingly Brackenridge High School QUE and Scroll Mattingly Brackenridge

Maury Maverick Attacks County for Fire Protection Debate

Mayor Maury Maverick accused county commissioners of political maneuvering over fire protection for the Hot Wells suburb. The city council approved a temporary contract to supply two fire engines and a district chief until May 11, with Hot Wells paying 500 to cover salaries. any county funding later would refund that amount. The Central Fire Protection Committee members listed include Wiley, Scheyjen, and Dillashaw.

San Antonio Maury Maverick Louis. Lipscomb Thhat County Commissioners Court Central Fire Protection Committeef OL. Wiley EO. Schey Jen H. L. Dillashaw

Dogs Receive No Barking Ticket After Disturbance

A Thursday incident on Meer-Scheidt street involved residents complaining about a barking contest. Officer J. W. FR dispatched with Radio Patrol to quiet a group of dogs. The owner agreed to silence the dogs.

Meer- Scheidt Idun

Shirkey to Speak at Lodge Session

The Rev. Albert P. Shirkey pastor of Travis Park Methodist Church will speak before Patterson Lodge 1177 A. F. and A. M. at 8 pm Friday in the Masonic temple on Losaya Street. The session will honor all past masters of the lodge with a special service.

Albert P. Shirkey Travis Park

Archbishops Change Chicago Leadership Named by Pope

The Most Rev Samuel A Stritch, arch bishop of Milwaukee, is named to succeed Cardinal Mundelein as archbishop of Chicago by Pope Pius XII. The appointment announced by the apostolic delegation also states Most Rev James E Mooney of Trenton will become archbishop of Milwaukee. Stritch, 52, is a Nashville native who studied in Rome after high school and college and was ordained in 1910. He has served at St Patrick's in Memphis and Lac Toledo before his Chicago posting.

Washington Duc Samuel A. Stritch Milwaukee Pius XII Cardinal Mundelein Chicago Taay Motesa Kiley Trenton N. J Dui’waukeey Sirth Nashville Tenn Rome St. Gregary Cincinni Norv American College Thome St. Patrick's Thurh Memphis Penn ' Be Lac Toledo Ohin Dimnese Ais

Police equip shotgun plan clears council vote

The city council approved buying 43 Winchester pump shotguns for police scout cars. An ordinance set the purchase with Fire and Police Commissioner Lipscomb backing the move due to single-officer patrols. The body also exempted taxes on the Army M.G.A. building and accepted a fire net contract, while approving bids for lighting and chain link fencing at local sites and funding payrolls and street maintenance. A steel truck and aerial ladder were approved for fire and light duties at nearly 0.9 million dollars.

Bam Spell Hardware Company Lourg Lipscomb Army ¥. M.G. A Fifth Alamo American la Prince Foamite Company Aller Auto Electric Company Scont Sant Antonia General Fund National Bank of Commerce Hugo Reus Park Department McGabr-Powers Auto Company St. Louis

Discharge Grievance At Bexar Juvenile Board

Mrs Delphine Tafolla Swain former assistant probation officer seeks dismissal of her firing by the Bexar County Juvenile Board and Probation Officer George Pickens. She claims she was summarily discharged for inefficiency and asserts discrimination based on nationality. The board took no action as County Judge Charles W Anderson was absent.

Elay Bexar County Juvenile Board Delphine Tafolla Swain Ouste Aga Tn George Pickens Charles W. Anderson

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