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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1939

Page

19

Poloists Open Lucchese Cup Tournament at Bracken Park

The first round opens Sunday at Bracken Park with the San Antonio Polo Club facing Llano Raiders in a 18 goal match. The second game Wednesday lists Rainbows versus Shamrocks while earlier ties include Trand and Shell-Terks.

Brackenpark San Antonis Polo Club Bath Lgoal International Far Alli Tead Llano Ralders San Antonio Polo Club Hanith Charley Wrightswan Hugh Yitzsimmons Roy Barry Jack Lapham Rube Ghointeht John Supt. Tenatt Hobart Reed Shamrocks Om Hastey Jack Spmon Clarence Stark Ant Cecl Childres Oklshorss City

Tavored Porter's Mite Wins Capital City Race

The Tavored Porter's Mite romped to victory over all furlongs in 382.25. Jockey Jamies rode Devil Weoif up, Tucker second, Theos Swan third with 102 pounds. Bets paid $4.40, $3.80, and $63.29. total purses around $24,680. Orleans reports Sunday features and betting results.

Porter Darts Patrice Bierman Facthe Theos Swan Tucker Jamies Devil Weoif Wes

Armstrong Fights Avizmendi Tuesday in California Feud

Henry Armstrong and Arigmendil Avizmendi set to clash Tuesday for the lightweight title in Los Angeles. The pair have met twice before, both ending in decisions as featherweights, with Avizmendi seeking a repeat of past close wins.

Collins Laughs Off Foxx Holdout Yarn

BOSTON January 7 Collins the Red Sox manager said Foxx would be hard to sign for $40,000 a year and called the holdout plan ridiculous. He argued the rest of the team would resist a high salary to satisfy Foxx, making a deal unlikely.

Collins Foxx Borton Esiile Gollins Red Sox Jimmy Foxx Nasy Boxx

Lutherans 10 Play Bronc s in 1039 Opener

George Harris leads University of Gan Abtonia Bronte in their first 1039 cage game against Texas Lutheran Bulldogs at Woodlawn Gym. The schedule lists junior colleges and colleges with venues and dates through February, including Woodlawn Gym as a recurring site.

George Harris University of Gan Abtonia Bronte Texss Lutheran Bulldogs Nent Ah Woodlawss Sblarter Waren Canta Zgeting Hightower Weemary San Adlerian Tunior Catre Brackenridge Weeden Pear Waterrl i Wigutland Ertward

Joe Louis Rising Star Promises Big Ring Year

Morton Moss profiles Joe Louis the heavyweight champion as a rising force likely to shape boxing in 1933 1939. The piece traces Louis from Alabama roots to Detroit training, noting early poverty, debut in 1934, and ascension after key victories and defeats including Schmeling.

Meer Lurton Mos Sports Expect Joe Louis

Sabin and Grant advance in Disblends tournament

Wayne Sabin seeded sixth defeated top rival Gene Mako in a marathon semi final match 6-0 4-6 1-6 6-3 6-0 as Bitsy Grant overcame Half Surface 4-6 8-2 6-4 6-4 in the other semi final. Grant and Sabin set to meet Sunday for the final.

Tampa Fin Wayne Sabin Gene Mako Jon Angelas Sahn Neldropa Mako Sabin Bryan Grant Atlanta Kansas City

Doeg to Attempt Tennis Comeback in Florida

John Doeg, once among the nation’s top players, announces a comeback at the Florida tennis championships starting Monday in Orlando. He may face Gene Mako ranked No 2 and Elwood Gooke, fifth in the nation, during the event.

John Doeg Orlando Gene Mako Elwood Gooke

Burt Weeden Dies of Heart Disease in Northwood

Boston born former National League catcher Burt Weeden died of a heart attack at a resort luncheon in Northwood New Hampshire. He later became connected with Hal Reach motion picture studies in Hollywood after a minor league baseball career.

Burt Weeden Boston Northwood Weeden Hal Reach Hollywood New Hampshire

Border Track Meet Entries Grow for 7th Olympics

Entries for the seventh Border Olympics track and field meet are pouring in from Texas and neighboring areas. Participating teams include Texas University and Texas A and M, with high schools and colleges such as Southwest Texts Teachers and Terrell Junior College already signaled. Strong entrants like defending champions Texas University, Beefus Bryan, and Blebert are listed among the entrants, and the meet is set for March 3 in Laredo.

Larado Ad Feild Texas Texas University Clyde Littlefield Beefus Bryan Dann X. Bible Beefus Kansas Nck Aurhes Blebert Longhorn Dough” Rolfing Texas 4 Southwest Conference Colleges Southwest Texts Terrell Junior College Texas A and M Kames City Kingsvile Thomas Edison Isn Antonin

Parish League Play Opens With St Francis And Guadalupe Matchup

Central Catholic gym hosts Parish League action Sunday starting 2 pm with St Francis facing Our Lady of Guadalupe and St Peter’s meeting Sacred Heart. Key starters for St Francis include Obriotti Rubio Catalini Marcy and for Guadalupe Barrera Fabis Gonzales Hernandez brothers, while Sacred Heart features Peters and Chritotta in the opening card.

Yonary Bar's Hee FC Wasdolume I. Henry SL Peters Escred Heart Acket Ewlug Ney Wina Ving Bt. Francis Leggus St. Mary Strone St Francis Our Lady of Guadalupe Guadalupe Boys Batoes Barrera Fabis Rudy Gonzales Cebler Hernandez Brothers Roger Rudy Francis Andy Obriotti Fant Rubio Ned Obriotti Frank Catalin Mike Marcy Euards St. Peter's Fia Vaattite vee _ fm Catalivi

Southwest Texas Board Meeting on Basketball Officials

A regular meeting of the Southwest Texas Board of Approved Basketball Officials is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday at the Gunter hotel. Members are urged to attend.

Gunter Sothwest Texas Board of Approved Gunter Hotel

Benny Cordova Jr Returns to Ring After 16 Years in San Antonio

In San Antonio at the International Arena on Cameron Street Benny Cordova Jr steps into the ring in a return bout. The 23 year old with 80 pro fights faces Billy Edwards of Terre Haute as part of a card featuring Tampien Kid, Phil Willoughby, and Wesley Pryor among others. Radio SKAGC will broadcast the event.

Benny Dr Benny Sr Otto Wallace Benny Jr International Arena Cameron Street Hoy San Antonio Tracy Cox Tampien Kid Doe Phil Willoughby Torig Albough Lista Tod Menefee Harry Nicholls John Reynolds Harold Bislork Burns Biein Jimmy Morgan Latty Joe Joe Gungenheim Jr Don Glaexcock Ray Flashhamper Daseballer Halbert Grumbier Lee Brandt Jr Jack Tolar Dick Hartise Don Valerio George Keane Norman Bode Jr Claxton Benetum Wilbur Littleton Stanley Cal Jehan Luther Stafford Buck Luce Austin Liewis Brown Elsenhart Cochran Pottenger McAlister Sall Fields Amas Orlye Anderson Gus Shea Léeuts Ken Rogers Oatl Bto- Giants Rogers New York New York Giants Gorg Albaurd Bornote Ken Tea Schriever Ban Antonian Chicago Guls Air Corps Carornia Hils Gerhardt Sclsioness Kelly

Rattlers Rally Past Abilene Christian in Narrow Clash

Middlebrook Garret scored a late field goal to lift St Marys over Abilene Christian 22 to 20 Saturday night. Coach Bugs Morris used second and third stringers early as regulars returned to pull away but Abilene Christian rallied, setting up next week’s Saint Marys vs Daniel Baker showdown at Marys gym.

Abilene Garret Middlebrook Mary's Rattlers Chinaaut Rattlers Daniel Baker College Joe San Antonio T St. Mary’s University At Marys Gdinizstan Danel Baker Brownwood

YMCA Sports Preview At Alamo Jewelers Prep

YMCA sports schedule outlines badminton and handball events. Alamo Jewelers, Finck, Kaufman, Piost Bank A BL Francho and Alamo players compete as schedules show matches next week with rescheduled games, doubles, and a new badminton club formation.

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Texas Open Pro Am to Feature Crosby and Local Golfers

San Antonio golf activity centers on the Texas open February 9-12 with Bing Crosby and Dick Arlen in talks to attend. Organizers seek $6000 for operation, while prize money totals $5000 with $1200 first place. locals push sponsorships and pro entries from notable players.

Brackenridge Park San Antonio Golfers’ Association Bing Crosby Fog Dick Arlen Rube Albaugh Aurney Crosby Rancho Santa Fe Johnny Dawson Nimesett Albaugh p@ sporting xoml Dros Californs Florida Rube Tigures

Sunday School Notes and Church Listings

A fragmented church and Sunday school schedule lists events and participants. Names include Woodlawn Methodist, First Congregational, Central Christian, and Alamo Methodist among others, with references to religious gatherings on Sunday and Thursday evenings and notes on attendees and locations.

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Valencia 33 Schreiner 32 in late basket finish

Valencia beat Schreiner Institute 33 to 32 as Benavides hit a midcourt heave with 10 seconds left after Schreiner led 32-31. Final score 33-32. Teams and lineups noted with San Antonio shoppers cited.

Rehrville Valencia San Antonis Schreiner Institute Moutaineers Schreiner Benavides Villencia Sahralney Lialel Bentriher i Taylne Belew Erlakitsila Salas Brel Benavider

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