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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1940

Page

9

Lawson Little Wins Los Angeles Open in Record 65 Final Round

W Lawson Little, former Stanford star, tops the field at the Los Angeles Open with a final 65 to edge Clayton Heather by two strokes for a 72 hole total of 282. Haefner finishes second at 284 as Dutra takes third with 285. Dawson and Hines tied for fourth at 289. Heather, Lingille, and others shine in a fireworks-filled final day.

Los Angeles W. Lawson Lite Stanford Uniersity Log California Little Clayton Heather Lingille N. C Haefner Hearh Treaker Thtle Heelner §Fit Olin Dutra Jimmy Hiney Sener Dutra Wnn Dal

Stevens Aids Morelia Eye End Bout In San Antonio

Jorge Morelia of Mexico City suffers a cut over the left eye in a fast, hard 10 round main event with K O Stevens of Cincinnati at Walkathon arena. The bout is halted by the ringside physician after Morelia bleeds, while other bouts feature Kid Brock, Tarzan Reyes, Red Foster, Fidel Carmona and Bennie Williams in a lively card before 696 fans.

Johnny Janes Mexico Jorge Morelia Mexico City San Antonio Morelia Houston Cincinnati Lawrence Techn Sievers Erold Books Johnny Blovens Sammy Murea Kid Brock Louisville Tarzan Reyes Corpus Christi Reyes Tarzan” Galento Frock Foster Bennie Alt Baldesarelli

Calento Seeks License Return Before New York Board

Tony Calento and manager Joe Jacobs prepare to request license reinstatement from the New York boxing commission. Former heavyweight champion Max Baer will observe, while Ancil Hoffman hints at possible plans. The event follows uncertain prospects for a Madison Square Garden show slated for early March.

Sacramento Cals Dan Tony Calento Joe Jacobs New York Boxing Commission Max Baer Ancil Hoffman Hoffman Alinion Gainioth New ‘York Midison Square Gordian Teres Cian

Nollie's Louse Feeds Quail From Airplane Mystery

A unclear report describes quail feeding from an airplane amid winter conditions. Mentions Lakewonel Missouri, Jersey Kirkeey plea, Hemsley, and central Missouri grain drops to aid birds. Grain packed in paper bags bursts upon impact as they attempt a grand scheme.

Tate Motshman Lakewonel Jersey Kirkeey New York Hemsley Missouri

Payoff Mauer Whiners In Us Teles Open Roll Tours

The article lists a series of players and monetary amounts tied to a golf tournament results page. Names include Lawxon Lithe and Dutch Martinen with scores and payments such as $800 and $278. The fragmentary text mentions several players over various figures, suggesting prize allocations or standings.

Stem Wogan Storton. Smith Vic Gheats Mark Fry Dih Metz

Bowling scores reveal strong weekly totals and names

The weekly bowling roundup lists top scores and averages across teams with figures such as Land 219 and Cromé 190, plus high averages for B. Benold and Brown. Multiple players including Uecker, Kuh, Hedges, and McZlellan appear with notable scores and season totals.

Ae Hage Rongole Stary Martin Uinen Torpler Watteeeae WAT Hat Corrigan Wiseseees Humble Cinderneo Mueller Motor Campbell Hieh Kuh Non Hedges Uecker Land Cromé

Hialeah Opens for 46 Days of Racing Season

Hialeah begins its 46 day racing meet with 100000 in stake prizes drawing top sprinters. Twenty eight horses nominated for the Tyquin handicap as the season builds toward the 50000 Widener cup on March 2. Tropical Park set attendance and pari mutuel records last year, with Hialeah aiming to surpass them.

Miami Plea Hialeah Challedon Tropical Park State Racing Commission Hia- Tesh Widener McLennan Memorial

Conn Has It All Figured How He'll Be Heavy King

Pittsburgh boxer Billy Conn, poised to move past light heavyweights, says he could become world heavyweight champion after a potential win over Joe Louis. He plans a quick succession of big bouts, starting with Henry Cooper in Madison Square Garden, then likely Johnny Paycheck and Louis by July. Conn emphasizes money and timing, and hints at handing the light heavyweight title to Gus Leanovich if weight limits prevent continued title defenses.

Conn New York Jax Biy Conn Johny Rays Joe Louis Pittsburgh Madison Square Garden Henry Cooper Lusslu Jim Ike Gus Leanovich Billy Big Boys Fifth Avenue Fittsburgh Grandpa Mike Jacobs Bily Gonn Cooper Johnny Paychek Des Moines Louis Ipiny Gunnar Barland Tommy Farr Jax Haer Carlin Galenio Tony Will Billy Goun Lewis Loula Nova Chet

Inaugural Handicap Headlines Opening Plorita Racecard

The Associated Prose reports at least 14 thoroughbreds expected for the $5000 Inaugural Handicap at Plorita track opening. Mik Caffaredla shows form with wins at Cronical pari and Tropical park connections plan a diverse campaign. two nominees enter the $20,000 Flamingo stakes with Stagefright and Titilator noted.

Prose Plorita Mik Caffaredla Badie Alex Apprentie Rmir Cronical Pari Des Grieux Cuckoo Cossack Girt Stagefright Titilator Blugefright Delaware Park Fiieht United States Saratoga Springs

Y Fighters From San Antonio Headed for Austin Golden Gloves

Delos Finch Jr announces that the I M G A boxing team will take San Antonio fighters to Austin for district Golden Gloves eliminations January 25 26 and 29. Tryouts for the team start Friday at 7 p.m. in the Y M C A gym with a full squad hoped for in eight divisions. District champions advance to the state tourney February 15 16 in Fort Worth with trips to Chicago for nationals for winners.

Pinch Austin Eiglt Fort Wort Chicago Finch

National Outboard Races Move to East

National outboard championships will be staged September 14 18 and 18 on Lake Quinsigamond Worcester Massachusetts. The event is announced by the National Outboard Association and includes the Central New England Regatta as part of the national program.

East New York

Faculty reviews Rattler schedule and coaching renewals

St Marys university faculty committees on athletics debated renewing coach Sims Simms and assistants Jim Brimly and Doug Locke for one year and approved a ten game football schedule for 1940. Sims noted another coach is being considered but unavailable. A financial report on the 1933 gridiron season was to be submitted. opponents and dates were not disclosed. Re Edward Collignon chairs the committee as the Rattlers prepare for a basketball game with Central Christian Church in the St Marys League.

Cartrach Simms Rafters Re. Edward Collignon Remnittee

S A FAN WINS RIPLEY BOOK CONTEST LETTER

Mrs Ralph Jackson of San Antonio believed or not was among the 100 writers in Robert Ripley s Believe It or Not twenty seventh letter contest and received an autographed copy. Ripley notes thousands answered. Jackson, living at 618 Putnam Street, wrote one of the best letters about the twenty seventh letter.

Ralph Jackson San Aneonio Robert L Ripley

City League SAMSCO Five Upset Station Hospital 31 to 28

The SAMSCO five defeated league-leading Station Hospital 31 to 28 on Monday night at Woodlawn Jake gyro courts. The win snaps Medicos’ two-year City League loss streak and secures SAMSCO’s hold on second place behind Union Stockyards. Crandall hit the decisive late field goal to seal the upset, with Linges, Stavadaugh, Cranage, Pee Givvree, and Goon among SAMSCO’s listed players. Station Hospital’s Reamer and Ward led with key efforts for their club, while Inselman, Kieforth, and Lavelteay contributed for Stockyards.

Samsco Cnocting Medicos D. Crandall Sambco Samacolatp Sta. Linges Oak Stavadaugh Crandall Cranage Piavere Bamaco Goon Brearly

Sawyer to Compete in Charro Days Regatta

Brownsville reports New York contender Paul B. Sawyer Sr. will race in the Charro Days regatta on February 4 and in forthcoming time trials, aiming to set new speed marks after multiple victories in the New York to Albany marathon and European water races. Sawyer, renowned for international records, has dominated sprint events and is slated for outbound competitions amid added prestige for the event.

Brownsville Paul B. Sawyer Sr New York Sawyer Albany United States Europe

Sunday School League Tuesday Schedule Details

The Tuesday division of the Sunday School League lists Hackberry Street Methodist vs First Evangelical and Baptist Temple vs Westminster Presbyterian at 1:30 or 2:30. Central Baptist meets Alamo Methodist at 2:30 with all games at Hot Wells.

Hackberry Street Methodist First Evangelical Baptist ‘Temple Westminser Presbyterian Central Baptist Meeting Alamo Methodist Hot Wells Eyin

Mystery Germs Battle Lou Nova In Hospital Fight

Nova Nove, once a top heavy weight title challenger, battles rival germs in Woodland California hospital. Doctors inject typhoid germs to study reactions as Nova aims recovery by spring training, eyeing a return against Tony Galento or Billy Gouvern for a possible Lewis title shot.

Bardlo Nerodx Woodland Cailf INSI Lou Nove Joe Louis Woodland Hospital Nova Medleas

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