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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1940

Page

9

Where Major Ball Clubs Will Train

The coup of major league spring baseball training camps this year places the New York Yankees and St. Louis Cardinals in St. Petersburg Florida, the Boston Red Sox in Sarasota, the Washington Senators in Orlando, the Detroit Tigers in Lakeland, the Cleveland Indians in Fort Myers, the Cincinnati Reds in Tampa, the New York Giants in Winter Haven, the Philadelphia Phillies in Miami Beach, the Boston Bees in Bradenton, the Brooklyn Dodgers in Clearwater, the Philadelphia Athletics in Anaheim, the Chicago White Sox in Pasadena, the Pittsburgh Pirates in San Bernardino, the Chicago Cubs on Santa Catalina Island, and the St. Louis Browns in San Antonio, Texas.

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Eagles Stop Jackets Again in Bexar County Action

Brackenridge Eagles defeated St Anthony's 32 to 23 at St Anthony's, led by Joe Bob Markette and Higginbotham with 19 points. In the opener Brackenridge second stringers beat St Anthony's A team 28 to 35 as Neele led with 9 points. South San Antonio Bobcats routed Tech Buffs 90 to 21, Wilton Lumpkin scored 10 for the Cats. Lanier High School Vars defeated Central 49-24 as Benny Alvarado tallied 12 points.

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Red O'Malley Named Manager of Joplin Western Club

Red O Malley a veteran of minor and major leagues has been signed as manager for Joplins Western association club in the headline report from Joplin Missouri dated January 4.

Polo Tourney Opens January 10 at Park

Polo returns to San Antonio with high scoring teams meeting San Angelo in an exhibition at Brackenridge Park. The season opens January 10 with a six chukker match at 3 p.m. featuring Ced Smith for San Antonio and Dutch Evinger for San Angelo. The schedule includes the Lucchese cup and several handicap tournaments through March.

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Coast Conference Heads Peruse Atherton Report

Coast Conference leaders meet in Los Angeles to review Edwin Atherton’s two million word Atherton report on athletic governance. The document details how funds, scholarships, and moral guidance are handled, with calls for a commissioner and stricter scholastic enforcement, while debates linger over Stanford versus Southern California policies.

Los Angeles Stanly Far West Akain Edwin N. Atherton Atherton Stanford University of Souters California Southern California Tulhon Jves

Sunday Schools League Sets Two Sunday Games at Hot Wells

Two Sunday School league games are scheduled at Hot Wells gym. Beacon Hill Baptist faces First Congregational in the opener at 7 0. Central Christian meets Woodlawn Methodist in the second tilt.

Hot. Wells Beacon Hill Baptist First Congregational Central Christian Meeting Woodlawn Methodist

City League A 35 to 22 Victory Over A Z Treatermty Five

City League A action saw Station Hospital Medicos win 35 to 22 over A Z Treatermty Five as the first half crown of the City Basket Bell League was decided. In the opener Texas Chiropractic Hawks edged City Hamblers 27 to 25 in a thriller.

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Cagers Plan Matzch Bowl In State Final

San Antonio faces Dallas in a state championship basketball game at Central High School gym on Sunday afternoon January 26. The match bowl title is the contest’s stake as the San Antonio A Z A meets the Dallas A Z A after edging Houston Christma in the semifinals.

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Injured in Battle Conn Sparmate in Hospital

Pittsburgh January four report on boxer Jim Lindsay in critical condition after a temple blow while sparring with light heavyweight champion Billy Conn. Doctors describe an aceleral contusion subarachnoid hemorrhage with possible brain clot risk. Lindsay entered hospital last Monday night after headaches followed the injury during December training for Conn’s upcoming bout with Henry Cooper.

Pittsburgh Jim Lindsay Billy Conn Floyd H. Bragdon Lindsay Conn New York Henry Cooper Brooklyn

Dempsey Craves Peace and Excitement at Diner

The famed tavern keeper Jock Dempsey remains vivid in New York as he chats with patrons about boxing, past glories, and future plans. He recalls Willard and Garcia fights, jokes with Jimmy Johnston, and contemplates a staged clash between Bow Pastor and Red Burman. He also mentions a regulation ring on a rock for occasional sparring with local fighters.

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