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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1940

Page

7

Sanchez Secures Spot in Ring Semi Finals

Young fighter Sanchez earns a place in the ring semi finals after promoter Lawrence Baldesarelli signs him for Monday's card. He previously defeated Kid Stringstlow and faced Enrique Rodeo with Pedro Ortega's stablemate as opponent. Ortega aided by recent bouts in Mexico City, a main event to feature Lew Jenkins? details unclear.

Chick Sanchez Lawrence Baldesarelli 4 Sanches Kid Dillas Lew Jenkins New York Lou Amber Mexico City Stevens Kid Brock Louisville Toren Reyes Corpus Christ Babe Duran Baldesarelli Houston Dulles Sue

Alumni divided in Stanford selection

A flood of letters to Stanford president Ray Lye nan Wilbur showed a split among graduates over the football coach choice. Support favored Chicago’s Clark Shaughnessy while the opposing camp backed Buck Shaw of Santa Clara, with Dud BeGrout of San Jose State also mentioned as a popular pick.

Stanford University Gallf Tan Ray Lye Nan Wilbur Cogeh Thorphill Ore Clark Shaughnessy Chicago Unniversi Buck Shaw Santa Clara Gredvale al Masters Cha Stanford Board of Athletic Control Red Shaughnessy Chicago Wilbur Stanford Dud BeGrout San Jose State

Lanier Yaks and Brackenridge dominate early city hoops scramble

Lanier 44 Burbank 25 as Lanier defends title front, Brackenridge 25 Tech Buffs 17 in ragged opener. Jefferson Mustangs debut against Tech Friday. Brackenridge, Burbank clash as Lanier and Brackenridge pace early standings with fast-paced, error-filled play.

Lanier Yaks Brackenside Eagles Delfetson Gym Lanier Livingston Austin Burbank Brackenridge Tech Buffs Brackenridge Gym Jefferson Mustangs Tech Litnier Voks Eagles Earle English Ouf Pfeiffer Buffa Gay Joe Bob Markette John Higginbotham Clinton Luckett Joe Coronado Voes Vokts Rera Joe Martinez Marlies Billy Saldane Raul Hernandez Carlos Camacho Saldana Hernandez Martinez Camacho Albert Garza Bulldogs Curt Bolton Robert Rohmer Vic Maspera Mirginbatlim Gares Hubble Gara Brispie Lawrenen Quinton Oronady Wees Arnold Rete Lockett Doseceen Laper Sarice Alvarado Velo R. Hernanter Gutterrex T. Verlandes C. Camachy Burponk Rohmer Jeseus Garza

Mustangs Edge Austin Maroons in Warm-Up Showdown

Mustangs led by coach Harry Hamilton defeated the Austin Maroons 32 to 19 in a Friday city series warm-up. Jeffers forward Robert Wavel scored, center Joe Dunkim added 11 points as the Jeffs closed out with a solid defensive effort in Oakland.

Harry Hamilton Jefferson Mustangs Tech Austin Maroons Austin Robert Wavel Jeffs Heigh Joe Dunkim

Court to Hear Tale of Ejected Better

Richard G. Scott a horse race bettor at Santa Anita filed a Superior Court suit seeking an injunction to stop the Los Angeles Turf Club from barring him from the track. He said he had been ejected three times from the grounds tied to wagering on pari mutuel machines.

Los Angeles Richard G. Scott Santa Anita Los Angeles Turf Club

Parker Series Big Test For Steer Cage Champs

In Austin the Texas Longhorns host Glen Rose’s Razorbacks in a pivotal Southwest Conference clash set for Friday and Saturday. Texas, led by Johnny Adams and backed by an all-letter lineup, seeks to rebound after tough early games while Arkansas aims to build on a strong start under Coach Rose. Contenders include Oran Spears, Bobby Moers, Thurman Hull, and Buck Cooley, with key guard play and free throws expected to shape the outcome.

Austin University of Arkansas Bill Court Jack Gray Texas Longhorns Glen Rose Razorbacks Arkansas Texas Rice M. U Longhorns Unc Remiend Rose Camp Biteck Stason Guna Hull Nani Hount Spears Texas Tenm

Jackets Defeat Edison Bears in 40 to 13 Victory

The St. Anthony's Yellow Jackets dominated the Edison Bears 40 to 13 on Wednesday night, building a 90-8 lead at halftime before subbing in reserves. Jit Martin led with 12 points while Kelfer and Campbell added four each. St. Anthony's A team beat Somerset 19 to 34 in the opener as Pat Katine scored 12 for the Wasps and Hoffman 11 for Somerset.

St. Anthony's Yellow Jackets Edison Bears Jackets Harold Seibers Bruins Martin Kelfer Campbell Lgallon Somersit Pat Katine Wasps Hoffman Somerset Anthony Kigon Nytin Ly Daley Boeee Kranelsen Tpke Oyee Lusken Sumaltation Ri

Two Entered In Cup Polo

Final plans for the Lucchese cup tournament were mapped this day by San Antonio polo officials. Entries already include the Llano Raiders and the Rainbows, with possible additions. In practice, the Raiders beat the Rainbows 7 to 5 and the Preebwaters defeated Ave Lin by 7 to 5.

San Antonio Llano Raiders Rainbows Raiders Preebwaters Avelin

Sunday Schools Cage for First Nalf Championship

Sunday Schools from Pirs Congregational and Woodlawn Methodist play the first North division Sunday School league title tonight at Woodlawn Gym. Central Christia faces Mexican OChristian Institute as MAME by TAQ Pom tussle continues. game set for 8:30.

Pirs Congregatonal Woodlawn Methodist Churches Woodlawn Gyn Central Christia Mexican Ochristian Institute

Cooper Opens Winter Tour in Los Angeles Golf

Golf star Harry Cooper, favored to win the national title, will miss winter tour events in California due to a thumb injury from rhumba practice. He plans to join the San Antonio Texas Open, a 72 hole $5000 championship at Bracken Mage Park February 8-11. Tulsa's Bill Wotherspoon has entered and plans a February practice stint. Reuben Albaugh and Fred Corcoran noted the Open committee picks.

Harry Cooper San Antonio Reuben Albaugh Fred Cororan Cooper Shenecassit Country Club New London Gonn California Corcoran Bracken Mage Park Bill Wotherspoon Tulsa Southern Hills Country Club Res F. A. Burtschell Murray Brooks Ralph Baldwin Alvaugh

Oakland Open golf slowed by rain in qualifying round

Rain drenched Sequoyah course as pros and amateurs contested Oakland's $5000 open qualifier. Top contenders included Dick Metz, Lawson Little, and Paul Rungan, with Fred Corvi leading after a 2 73 round. weather shortened the field to 206 entrants.

Oakland Calif Sequoyah San Francisco Bay Aves Fayaorley Dick Metz Oak Park Lawson Little Paul Rungan Ari Bell Jimmy Thomson Craig Wood Johnny Bulla Ed. Anrrison Kim Demarnt Marvin “Bud” Ward Byron Nelson Los Angeles Hutald Jug McSpaden Manila bin Cuipper Islands Fred Corvi San Francisco

College Basketball Scores From Across The Nation

A rapid-fire roundup lists numerous college basketball results from the Associated Press, highlighting notable scores such as New Mexico Aggies 45 Harvard 0 and Gonzaga 40, with many other teams like Temple KI, Oklahoma Aggies, Villanova, Yale, and St. Thomas appearing among varied outcomes. The long tally includes conference and nonconference play across diverse colleges, with some overtime and close finishes noted throughout.

Preas Temple New Mexico Aggies Harvard Colombia Fordham Rutgere Oklahoma Kansas Wesleyan Ottawa Yee Eaet St. Jusenns St. Mary's Minn St. Jon's Mion Centre Berea Itv Bi. Bonaventure Youngstown Oho Winona Yeaehers Stout

West Virginia Hires Kern as Football Coach

William Franklin Kern, who resigned Monday as head coach at Carnegie Tech, has been offered a four year contract as coach at West Virginia University. He would receive about 7500 dollars per year for his duties.

Tittsburgh Jan William Franklin Kern Lash Carnegie Tech West Virginia University Kern Pittsburgh

Await Word From Snead Jug Picard For Dallas Ryder Cup Match

United States Ryder Cup team donors await word from Sam Snead Jug McSpaden and Henry Picard or substitutes. Arrangements for Dallas February 13 ticket sales are complete with a 150 dollar guarantee. Snead is at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia McSpaden travels from the Philippine Islands Picard may be unable to play with substitutes possible. The amateur squad remains to be chosen from ample material.

Dallas Tran Texas Sam Snead Jug McSpaden Henry Picard Fred Corcoran PGA Snead White Suphur Springs W. Vb McSpaden Philippine Islands Picard Corcoran Hsrlf

Cage Playoff at Woodlawn in San Antonio 1940

The San Antonio Amateur Basketball playoff for 1940 will start February 28 at Woodlawn. A roobie elimination tournament runs 10 nights with two representatives from each league entering by February 25. John P. Dunsmore was reelected commissioner, James Viescu vice commissioner, and L. B. Schwan secretary. Leagues include Commercial, Sunday School, City, YMA, Latin American and Spanish American.

San Antonio Woodlawn John P. Dunsmore

Wallace Butts Gets New Georgia Lease

ATHENS Ga Jan 1 INS Wallace Butts held a meeting today to discuss a new one year contract as head football coach at the University of Georgia The amount was not disclosed Butts came to Georgia in 1930 as an assistant and was promoted to head coach last year His Bulldogs posted five victories and six defeats

Athens Insi Wallace Butts University of Georgia Buts

Women’s Golf Rollers Win Brackenridge Handicap Title

San Antonio Warner’s Golf Association held a weekly handicap tourney at Brackenridge Park Friday morning. Mrs. Tee Christopher, 12 handicap, carded 98 gross and 86 net to win. Mrs. J. A. Jordy placed second with 103-? 82. Mrs. R. E. Sparkman shot 112-26-86 to win the third flight. Next week’s tourney moves to Riverside Park.

San Antonio Warner's ‘Golf Association Hery Brackenridge Work Deimables Tee Christopher Brackenridge’ Park

Laredo to Host L A Camp for Missions Trainin

Laredo will host the San Antonio Missions spring training with Plaza Hotel in Laredo as the camp base. Guy Airey, VP, said after a trip to Mexico that Mar en L Headquarters will be at the Plaza. Marshall set to train by spring as Shreveport Texas league club says Port Worth’s team will train in Marshall.

San Antonio Missions la Teco Guy Airey Mexico Maren L Plaza Hotel Laredo Marshall Marshall Van Hub Northen Shreveport Texas League Baseball Club Port Worth Marshall Shreveport Marshall East Texas

Dizzy Dean Resumes Pitch Form After Dental Work

January 11 dispatch reports Chicago Cubs pitcher Dizzy Dean, seeking to regain form after a 1939 slump, underwent tooth extractions for an impacted wisdom tooth and a front molar removal. His wife and Dr. Swanson noted a pus-filled tooth may have blocked peak pitching, with Dean aiming to cut his salary demands and return to top speed.

Dea St. Louis Cardinals Dean Sormer Chicago St. Louis J. R. Swanson Dizzy Nix

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