Owls to Bring Hustling Young Basketeers to S A
Rice Institute’s fresh basketball squad makes its first San Antonio visit since 1935. Coach Brannon relies on sophomores Carswell Gomez and guards in a strong lineup aiming to upset St Mary’s Rattlers. Texans and local fans anticipate a keen contest in the Rattler gym.
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Houston Post
Houston
Rice Institute
San Antonio
St. Mary's University Rattlers
Texas Aggies
University of Texas
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Rice
Alwmo City
St. Mary's
Buster
Brannon
Pld
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Frank Carswell
Placida Gomez
Carswell
Jeff Bavis
Gomez
Brannan
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Owl
Bert Selman
Levi
Craddock
Ateakley
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Fettermen
Carewell
Bleakley
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Selman
Aggie
Maxie Hyman
Mitchell
Ed Mitchell
Harry Bamiston
Jefferson
Milford Kinzy
Paris
Hahy Smith
Eufan
Okla
Cape DeWitt
Joe Earnest
Dallas
Fred Pepper
Missiessppi Boy
Lawrence Schutte
Steakley
Kingzy
Brennen
Frank Bridges
Rattlers
San Antonians
Sarazen Sounds Alarm On Modern Golf Down-Grade
In a New York column dated January 11, Gene Sarazen argues low scores reflect softer courses and not better players. He cites watered greens, shorter layouts, and crowd-pleasing setups as harming golf artistry, calling for firm fast greens and full-length courses to restore true competition and player skill.
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Gene Sarazen
New York
Rolférs
Tess Able
Bobby Jones
Walter
Hagen
Tommy Armour
ABC
Freddy Corcoran
National Professional Golf Association
Miami
Tal
Wolf
Chick
Evans
Walter Hagen
Francis Culme
Jones
Armour
Georgia Completes 1939 Coaching Staff List
The University of Georgia announced its complete 1939 coaching staff after a four hour meeting. Head coach Wallace Butts leads a lineup that includes Hartman at backfield, Howell Hollis in boxing and swimming, Clarence W. Jones in basketball, Lampe in BA, Quin Ten Lumpkin as trainer, J. Sikes for end and baseball, and Forest Towns for track. None had signed contracts. the tenure is for one year.
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Georgia
Bens
University of Georgia
Athlete Board
Wallace Butts
Joel Hunt
William Hartman
Howell Hollis
Clarence W. Jones
Lampe
Quinten Lumpkin
Pitt Lutz
J. ¥. Sikes
Forest Towna
Earl
Whitworth
Butts
Bowling K OF a TENPIN LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP MEET
The Brotherman and Mexpetti teams duel Wednesday night at KRoof & alleys to decide the winter series title. Merpetti won half, Brotherman the other. prize is $13 plus individual trophies. A long list of players is named, with several names misspelled but identifiable as team members.
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Brotherman
Mexpetti
Merpetti
Fets
Reg
Recond Jawnidad
Tatanes Brotherman
Cent RF
Brother * Man
Nosh Champagne
Brank Closman
Lian Robalin
Cherian Bonnelder
Ran Sehnenmann
Fed Spalter
Joe Weyland
Joe Wiliams
Tom Winemeyer
Ernest Slounehinwkl
Meret
Epg
Henes
Mercetti
Ile
Beet
Rares
Idiace
Cox
Pat Dave
Witla Vouerteam
Lnersbers
Rank Rebrrret
Robert, Nacke
Tans Mets
Ay Mbeelt
Lwin Rodface
City High Cage Series Opens With Pair
The city basketball season kicks off at Brackenridge gym with Tech Bulls meeting Starbbriage Eagles at 8 p.m. followed by Jefferson Mustangs versus Burbank Bulldogs as main events. Other series games roll through Thursday and Friday with Brackenridge, Lanier, and others hosting matchups. Tournament results and local standings hint a tight race, with teams like Lanier and Jefferson showing strong form and appearances by Hot Wells and Edgewood in related contests. The season features raft of intra-district clashes and prep highlights across San Antonio schools.
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Tech
Bulls
Jefferson Mustangs
Burbank Bulldogs
Jeffs
San Antoni
Lanier Voks
Lanier Gym
Brackenridge
Burbank
Eaglecourt
Jef. Teron
Lanier
Tern
Jefferson
Lanter
Berrville
Hot Weils
Edgewood
Hot Wells
Somerset
Tit Wella
Gon
Claris
Rubis
Kelson
Berry
War
Bumeratt
Cooper Sil Jones
Beard
Edwards and
Qureenberr
Willams, Turk
Pittsburgh Pirates face uncertain lineup with Ray Rizzo rumor
Pittsburgh officials discuss potential spring lineup as Ray Rizzo remains a focal point. The shift centers on Lee Handley at third while Paul Waner and Waner brothers patrol the outfield. Manager Traynor defends keeping top players amid fan calls for new faces.
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Pittsburgh
Lee Handley
Ray
Johnny Rizzo
Lioyd Mueller
Waner
Paul Waner
Pittsburgh Pirates
Manger Pie ‘Trayror
Manush
Pirates
Chicago Cubs
Mace Brown
Reading
Ice Hockey Scores From National and American Leagues
The Associated Press reports New York Americana 1 New York Ranwera 0 and Boston 3, Chicago 7, Detroit Montreat 0, Springfield 2 Cleveland 1. In the American Association Wichita 6 St Paul 1. Tonight’s schedule lists Lattonel, Xogamer, and multiple league games including New Haven at Providence and Cleveland at Philadelphia.
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New York Americana
New York
Ranwera
Boston
Chicago
Detroit
Tidball and Mako Eye Davis Cup Doubles Slots
Tidball of Los Angeles and Gene Mako click as potential new doubles partners for the U S Davis Cup squad. The 27 year old veteran, a UC Los Angeles alumnus, praises their early duo success after wins in the Sugar Bowl and Dixie doubles, with plans shaped by exhibitions in St. Petersburg.
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Fia
Jack ‘Tidball
Los Angeles
United States
Gene Mako
Miko
Grantern
J. Donald Budge
Tindall
Tidball
Mako
New Orleans
Tarpa
Wayne Rabin
Bryan
Bitsy
Grant
Tudge
University of California At Los Angeles
Texas racing fight resurfaces as revenue bid faces gamble backlash
The push for expanding old age pensions and other urgent needs would spur lawmakers to back horse racing. Supporters claim the plan would net 2,000,000 annually in taxes, while opponents warn gambling once ruined racing in Texas and urge focus on broader state needs. Speaker Morse stays out of the debate amid political risk.
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Kay Neumann Austin
Texas
Lone Star
Friends of
Jimi
Onald
Pat Dwyer
San Antonio
Alamo Downs
J. F B. Wintres
Houston
Downs
Cpurt
Winfree
Bryan Bradbury
Atslete
Emmett Morse
Rik
State Agriculture Department
Texas Farmework
Sunday Schools First Congregationals Triumph Early Season
Sunday Schools First Congregationals stay atop the Tuesday division standings after a 41 to 17 win over M C, extending their unbeaten streak to four. In the secondary game at Hot Wells, Woodlawn Methodist defeated First Evangelical 40 to 13, with listed players and placeholders indicating a detailed box score.
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M.C. 1
Hot Wells
Wootlawn Methodist
Evangelical
Woodlawn Meth
Evanerical
Harring Grutshieli
TE Dewhurat
Anderson
Amolamudo Coleman
Warfield Fey Chatten
Omer
Wootlawn—Merchant
Brankellon
Reddsick
Winter
Weight
Adatick Aid
Chatrewr
Vang
Binfer
Yuffmay
Sontag Annexey
Gallardi
Faciste
Vien Moser
Polo Teams Await Return of Old Sal
Polo teams await the Lucchese cup polo journey start delayed by weather. The Liane Raiders face the Bad Antonio Polo Club, while the Angelo Raiders meet the Shamrocks. No handicap rules will be used in the tournament.
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Bad Antonio
Liberty Club to Elect Officers at Thursday Meeting
Liberty Pistol and Rifle Club will elect new officers at its annual meeting Thursday at 7 p.m. Cline will preside as head of the club. Other officers listed include Bert E. Cooper as vice president M. Matthews and J. W. Dean as executive officer.
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Liberty Club
Cline
Liberty Pistol and Rifle Club
Rio Vistarea
Bert E. Cooper
M. Matthews
J. W. Dean
Yates Defends Golf Skill Against Sarazen
Atlanta’s Charlie Yates, British Open champion, counters Gene Sarazen’s claim that golf is not a game of skill. He offers a country boy view, praising both past and present golfers and noting sub-par rounds are hard to come by. He adds he hasn’t seen play decline.
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Atlanta
Chariie Yates
Gene Sarazen
Sarazen
Yates
Davey O'Brien Will Pass Up Pro Bids
Davey O'Brien, Texas Christian's star quarterback, announced he will not pursue pro football after graduation in June with a geology major. He may study graduate work, and plans to become a geologist in Texas oil fields, while still loving football. Eagles president Bert Bell hopes to discuss a contract.
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Jat
Davey O'Brien
Texea Christian
the Horned Frog
Robert W. Maxwell
Bert Bell
Philadelphia Eagles
Bell
Davey
Eagles
O'Brien
Texas
Leo
Meyer
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