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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1940

Page

7

Clubs urged to trade to aid fading Browns

PLIERS PHILADELPHIA Jan 4 The American League asks its seven other clubs to help the St Louis Browns by sending surplus players to strengthen the club. League president Ridg e said the move aims to prevent the 140 per cent race from becoming lopsided and to avoid a prolonged one-term affair. Browns have lost about 300000 since Barnes took over three years ago, with concern over poor returns from recent trades.

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Percy Arthur Quits at Rice

The Rice Institute football coaching staff shakes with Percy Arthur resigning as coach after expressing intent to leave for business. Assistant Arline also departs, opening several coaching positions. Head coach Jimmy Kitts was discharged after two poor seasons, and Louis Kertumberger also resigned.

Houston Percy Atemur Rice Institute Arthur Thrurarece Arline Jett Ries Jimmy Kitts Lou Kertumberger

Murray Brooks Undergoes Tonsillectomy at Nix Hospital

San Antonio golf course manager Murray Brooks was resting comfortably at Nix hospital Thursday after a tonsillectomy Wednesday. Brooks probably will remain in the hospital until Saturday.

Murray Brooks Muray Brinks San Antonio Municipal Teparind Nix Hospital Brooks

College Basketball Scores and Player Totals From Various Matches

A garbled listing of college basketball results and player totals across many schools. Names such as Ohio Mass, California, Fordham, Columbia, Syracuse, Colorado State, Georgia, Montana State, Manhattan, Vanderbilt, Chicago Teachers, and Appalachian Teachers appear with scattered scores and partial player mentions. The fragmentary text suggests a results roundup rather than a single coherent game story.

Ieasnurmien Ohio Mass California Delrobeel Gainey Fordham Columbia New York Syracuse Creyencon Colorado State Beranton Giorgia Chattanooga The Armensis State Gamta Clara Montana State Manhattan Cathedral Bethel Kin McPherson Iun Vanderbilt

Fencing is a rugged sport with cheap gear says Heard

Public view of fencing as delicate or cliquey fades as Heard of the Salle Warme in San Antonio explains fencing costs, gear and technique. The article outlines weapons foil epee and sabre, target areas, protective gear, and price ranges from weapons to jackets. It notes local demonstrations at Heard's studio and a free public event planned for the following Sunday.

Pepclig Salle San Antonio Charles McDonald Taney Sid Moe Yaich Seis Antonio Peneers Dell Bud Nash Oh Multiayenuic Heard

Plan Nationwide Sports Program for Finn Relief

Former President Herbert Hoover and a group of sportswriters plan a nationwide sports drive to raise funds for Finnish relief, targeting at least 3.3 million dollars. The event would feature major pros like Tilden, Budge, and Vities against top amateurs in New York with boxing and track events in several cities.

New York Mingi Herbert Hoover Hal Ib Finland Bil Tilden Don Budge Allsworth Bobby Riggs Tichkie Parker Elwood Guoke Madison Square Garden Lems Ayer Geet Paayo Boston Chicago Pittsburgh Cleveland Philadelphia Turso Kansas City Los Angeles San Francisco Mike Jacobs Mike Planner Max Baer Tony Galento Miami Nuover Rett

Horse Racing Notes and Winners at New Park Meet

The report covers a photo finish victory at New Park with multiple win chances noted for several horses. It highlights Winnie Craneo’s win in the Tropical Paris purse and references the overall meet, with remarks on track conditions and upcoming events.

Winniie Craneo Air Paris Featire Tnsh

Women golfers crown Ben son in Breckenridge Park tourney

Mrs Sayle Benson won first place in the Breckenridge Park Women's Golf Association weekly handicap tournament at Riverside Park on Wednesday with a net 1-17-74. Mrs A D Brisch led second with a net 02 and Mrs J Parkman was third with a net LWRI-81. Mrs Sparkman won a golf ball prize while seven players posted notable one putts. Notables like Clayton Heafner and Ellsworth Vines qualified in a separate event with strong scores.

Sayle Benson Breckenridge Park Hiverside Park A. d. Brisch J. Parkmen Sparkman Lamer Lindsay Spaykian

YMCA League Showdown Highlights Local Jewelers Rivalry

Fragmented readable lines show a YMCA league game where the Jewelers and The Patriots or a similar team contested a close match. Final shots and fouls are cited with player names and positions, mentioning guards and forwards and a high scoring sequence, with commentary on ball handling and defense.

Belgian girl sets 500 meters record in swim meet

A Belgian girl, Jan 4, 1913, bettered the world record for 500 meters with a 6 minute time, surpassing the prior 6943-0 mark set last April by Dane Jveger. Strong names and places appear garbled in the source but indicate a record swim achievement and the previous holder.

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Marshall Mat Win Smello Shaw Says Wrestling Show Recap

The Marshall Mat team dominated at the wrestling show in Peaneter Cagl Gryer's arena. Mike By DOC SIE Trovett and Jamie Pheere led the event with strong wins and disqualification twists. The match featured a Mexican ace and notable bouts, ending with several commentators praising the center mat action and crowd reaction.

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