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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1939

Page

3

San Antonio invitational hoops action opens strong

San Antonio high school basketball tournament moves into day two with Brackenridge, Jacinta of Houston, and John Reagan in the consolation bracket after Friday games. Sam Houston, Lamar, and Stephen F. Austin reach the upper bracket quarterfinals while Jefferson and Lanier contest lower bracket games amid tense late finishes.

Whee Rover San Antonio Sam Houston Lamay Stephen F. Austin Jeff Davis Jefferson Lanier Austin Brackenridge Gym Lamar Jeff Mavis Ta~ Bier Dark Horse Colmesme South San South San Antonio Lockhart Robeans Seely Stockdale Wok Prederickshore Christine Len Marens Chanotte Jamson City Brackenridge Eagles San Antoniito Houston Hob Reynolds Maroons Harlandale Indians Tech Kingsville Brahoins Stephens F. Austin Houston Ids Hargrove Ellis Roscoe Morris Jetforsm Center Tnto Mustangs San Jacinto Temple Wildcats Colmeswell Tom Pickett Ralph Davis Colmesner

Basketball Tournament Box Scores and Officials

A cluttered OCR summary lists Class B and Class A championship details, players, fouls, and scores across multiple games. It names teams and venues, including Alamo Heights, Charlotte, Temple Kern, and Beavers with officials Williamson and Menger, plus listed penalties, totals, and key performers.

Grid Stars In Basket Tournament

A 16 team Class 4 division in the deviation tournament at Brackenridge gym could form a dream backfield from All-State Ten Picket Temple and Emory Kuper. Notable players include Milton Crain Denny Myer Harley Mank Bla passer de luxe Aubin Tack Homer SE hall and Reaprifle Billy Withel ry Worker Lestie Mack plus Kerrville’s Wiupinast and Brackenridge’s Joe Bob Mars hette as a reserve. Other linemen include Alfred Tawn ley Jefferson Mercer Tes Dle Westlut Himble and Clovis McDonald, all named District 12 centers.

Brackenridge Gym Temple Mez Ficket Rnmicix-Minte Emory Kuper Brookesridge Milton Crain Denny Myer Reagan Harley Mank Aubin Wheeler Homer SE Hall Reaprifle Billy Withelry Lestie Mack Murlaudate Coulo Jon Skeltur Minter Rabalais Kerrville Alfred Tawnley Jefferson Mercer Tes Dle Cratk Center Westlut Himble Brackenridge Clovis McDonald Kerrsiile Eber

Longhorns and rivals clash in crowded SWC basketball race

Texas Longhorns open as strong contenders in the Southwest Conference race after a tight week of results. Rice Owls win opener over Texas A&M while SMU defeats Arkansas 47 31 at Dallas. Baylor tops TCU 62 28 as Norton scores 19 for SMU. Baylor pair marry after the game as Shahan weds Virginia Webb.

Texas Longhorns Rice Owls Southern Methodist Mustangs Arkansas Hazorbacks Longhorns Mustangs Saylor Berrs Rice Texas Aggies Texas Riley Houston Southern Methodist Norton Arkansas Dallas Baylor Texas Christian Joe Terry Frank Bryski Ernest Marshall Horned Frogs Bruins Ralph Pwoif Inr Seco Packers Stampede Virgil Wilkerson Ruy Dowell The Methodists

Roper floors Nestell in heavyweight upset

Hollywood Jan 1 Jack Roper 205 lingering veteran heavyweight halted Bob Nestell 187 in a one sided knockout before a 6000 crowd at the Hollywood arena. Nestell pressed early, Roper pivoted, then clubbed him down with lefts as the bell neared end of the fourth, Nestell remained flat after the 10 count. Bob Roper, elder brother of Jack, entered ring prior to bout and drew noisy reactions from Nestell’s corner.

Hollywood Jack Roper Tos “Anineles Comelback Bob Neatell Los Angeles Nestell Oak Ropers Veturan Nestell

U S Still Stalks Ticket Scalpers

New York January 7 federal action renews efforts to seize Giants football books over alleged overcharging on ticket prices and tax discrepancies. Eight counts name Helen Mara Tim Mara and Charles Chapin as defendants in a case alleging tickets sold above face value for the December championship versus Green Bay.

New York Jma Jesce Mass Atorsney New York Giants Owen Helen Mara Jotmy Tim Mara Charles Chapin Green Bay Packers Pala

Mako Plays Sabin in Dixie Tennis Semi Finals

In Tampa on January 7 semi finals of the Drive tennis tourney featured top seed Gene Maka of Los Angeles facing Wayne Rabir while second seed Bryan Bitsy Grant of Atlanta met Hal Surface of Kansas City. Earlier, Sabin defeated Gardner Mulloy 6-3 6-2 and Tidball lost to Sabin 6-2 6-4, with Tidball and Mulloy exiting as Sabin and Grant-Surface reached the semis.

Mako Sabin Dixie Tennis Tampa Fis Gene Maka Los Angeles Wayne Rabir Bryan M Bitsy Grant Atlanta Hal Surface Kansas City Soa Angels Jack Tidball California Gardner Mulloy Miami Tidball yIe Fim Sfaku Mulloy Surface

Montague Moves Up in Manila Tourney

John Montague rose from fourteenth to elev enth place in the second round of the 5000 Philippine open golf championship at Manila. He added a 72 to his day-1 78 for a 150 total. Von Nida of Australia, defending champion, posted a par 72 for 144 to hold first. Chinselsul of Japan finished tied with Von Nida on 144 as the Mayo rounds were set for tomorrow.

Montague Manila P. L John Golf J von Nida Australia Chinselsul Japan Tae Mayo

Fight Results From The Associated Press Highlights

A rough, OCR style boxing roundup lists multiple bouts across cities. Names include Bill Conn, Fred Amontoll, Dick Lemarar, and Jack Roper with outcomes such as outpoints and knockouts across Chicago Detroit Philadelphia and other venues. The report notes scores and weights and mentions several regional locations and fighters.

New York Bill Conn Fred Amontoll San Pransco OU Minneapolla Dick Lemarar Bismarck Pail the Quillon Chicago Vollywood Jack Roper Lot Angeles Bol Negrell Jag Angeles San Diggo Herman Graves el Centra CHIL Tommy Corbett Omedy Willie Fugue Gary Ind Necro Hobby McIntyre Detroit MeIntyre Mallaa Testa Joe Law ChiceroncKro

Sportslights and Sporting Gaiety Across Texas Bend

Harold Scherwitz surveys athletic tales and figures from the Texas scene. Bing Crosby’s golf trip rumors swirl ahead of the San Antonio Texas Open while St. Mary’s basketball faces jinxes in North and West Texas. Rattlers’ win near El Paso marks a season highlight as Milton McDougall returns from surgery to join Knoxville’s Southern Association lineup. Nick Peters visits San Antonio and plans coast and East Coast bouts before chasing the middleweight belt with Ceferino Garcia.

Bing Crosby San Antonio Richard Arlen Golf Association Bing Frank Bridges St. Mary's North West Texas Daniel Baker Frank Rattlers Texas Mites Ken Heineman Milton Sandy Birmingham Knoxville Mac Nick Peters Georgie Hansford Los Angeles Nick Hest Mike Belloise Ceferino Garcia

Turbulent Turf Rivalry At Tropical Park In 1929 Meet

Turf war looms as Gulfstream and Hialeah threaten racing at Tropical Park. Jockeys face rough riding with suspensions as Meade guides Count Maurice to victory in the Andalusia handicap. Ol Story trails, with Knight Warrior and other contenders in a field of seven for $2500 plats. Widener challenge cup and Inaugural stakes attract top entrants including Sir Danilon and Mythical King.

Deat Eenius J'rens Plorita Tropical Wark Erawan Dade Gulfstream Jockey Club Hialeah Parks Tropical Hay Haz Fana Ton Brende Meade W. Durkin Count Maurice Zepred Abs Ponce Knight Warrior Ol Story Aniri Maurice Fimules Raing Charlca McLennan Just Acanon

Duke Blue Devils Return Home After Pasadena Setback

Durham crowds roar as Duke Blue Devils arrive after a loss to Southern California in the Rose Bowl, 10,000 plus fans line streets and fill campus for a rousing reception. Duke’s season ends with a strong crowd despite falling short of perfection. Silver City files for league entry after $2,000 of $6,000 franchise fund subscribed by local supporters.

Durham N. C Duke Blue Devils Calfornia Pasadena Blue Devils Southern California Duke Trojans Silver City N. M Jan. T Arizona-Texas

Form Players Sick Favorites Fail at Santa Anita

At Santa Anita, favorites faltered after a rough day for form players. Card results included several longshots paying winning fences, with Khayyam and Chalphane among the notable pays. Majors payouts ranged from $4.60 to $28.00 as the meeting saw mixed results and backers regrouped.

Santa Anita Angeles Weil Oul Bug Mis Dene Jorrk Maurier Neguers Ventura Stable Infinite Lady U. Plavan Khayyam Omir Khayyam Burnie Combie

Among U S Shooters Mrs Bartlett Ranks High

Washington January report from the National Rifle Association announces Wilbur W Miller of Saginaw Michigan as the nation's leading rifle marksman, surpassing W B Woodring of Alton Illinois. Miller, a relatively new competitor in smallbore events, has defeated 1652 of 1754 rivals in national matches at Carp Perry Olivia and other Midwest venues, earning a high season rating while Mrs Bartlett of Ban Angonto Lexis ranks as a top female shooter.

Washington, Jan National Rife Association Wilbur ‘W. Miller Saginaw, Mich W. B. Woodring Alton Fion Association Milly Carp Perry Olvia Dallas Fourlernih Ji Hartlels Ban Angonto Lexis

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