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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1940

Page

10

Ryder Cup Players to Meet Texas Amateurs in Dallas

The United States Ryder Cup team will play Texas amateurs in Dallas between two state events. The 36 hole four ball match at Dallas Country Club will precede the Texas Open in San Antonio February 6 to 11 and follow with the Western Open in Houston February 18 to 18. Dallas will host the event with a guaranteed $1500 to expenses as arranged by A. L. Exline and J. Ralph Wood.

Dallas Texas Amateur Golfess San Antonio Pebnary Houston Texas A. L. Exline Freg Corcoran J. Ralph Wood Dells Country Club

Dizzy Dean holds out amid Cubs contract talks

Chicago reports Dizzy Dean sent a humble note to owner P K Wrigley stating he won’t sign under current terms. He mentions willingness to train and adjusts terms, with prior season disputes and a rumored 15,000 dollar salary aim. Dentist treated a tooth while speculation of ailing arm irritation grows.

Chicago Dan Dizzy Dean Chicago Cubs Dean P. K. Wrigley Une Writley Dis Mallee Texas Wes

Mat Results My The Associates Press

Leyla Esy Steele reports on a match results roundup. Local organizers list scores and standings from recent events held at multiple venues including Linryin and East locations.

My Thé Associates Leyla Esy Steele Linryin Acelore East

Latin-Americans Face Rivalry In Woodlawn Triple Header

In a Latin American Basketball League showdown Sunday at Woodlawn gym, the Valencia and C. WJ. CG. combines clash in the feature game of a triple header starting at 2 PM. Both squads boast standout players from Centro Deportive and local clubs, with Valencia aiming to rebound after recent losses. The day also features the Wesley House quintet tipping off against the guest team, Jumping Toe unavailable.

Dr. Sarare Club Valencie Geoeed Wesley House Cartel Bakers Villendla Grosere Camara Mexicano Juvenil de Comercio Wesler

Ernie's Plumb Disgusted With Reds Over Pay Out

Cincinnati report says Ernie Lombardi expresses disgust at a pay dispute with the Reds. Lombardi unsigned his 1990 contract and sent a letter saying he does not want to be considered a holdout. General Manager Warren Giles denies salary-cut aims and says a contract offer, reflecting his status as a top catcher, has been made.

ST. Paul Minn Jan Mek Siebert Philadelphia Athletics Siebert Corncordia Tony Giuliani Caicher Washingtons Senators Sim Ernie Lombardi Cincinnati Reds Yankees Joer Iere Jodie Wkom Landis Willie Ernie Cincinnati Ernie Ton Sardlong Eenie Enole Gargantus Ieague Oakland Warren C. Giles

Flannagan Quits Texas University Aquatic Team

The University of Texas aquatic star Ralph Flannagan, a sophomore who had been a varsity eligible in his third year, announced he left school to take a job with a Los Angeles manufacturing company. He recently married Ruth Jump, a noted diver, and had been a member of the 1932 and 1936 Olympic teams.

Austin University of Texas Aday Ralph Flannagan Cough Tex Robertson Los Angeles Calif Ruth Jump Flannaga

Conn Dinner Turns Into Boxing Control Dispute

New York boxing leaders clash over governance as the Eddie Neil memorial dinner sparks debate. NBA chief advocates world standards while New York officials push for state control and local law alignment, warning against housecleaning in New York.

Conn Eddie Neil Associated Press Spain Abe Greene Jersey Athletic Commission Hie National Boxing Association New York Commission N. B. A. Thénks New Yorks Harvey Miller Washington NBA United States New York Ivanki Pion John Henry Lewis N.B A Jonis Phelan Haa Europe Tripets Commission Jhousecleaning

Victory Morning Goes Gaiting at SoWwU Trials

Horse racing news covers Masweth Hinaid’s Victory Morning eyeing a win as trainers Bulge and Bande prep horses for January 20 trials. Several purchases and jockey changes are noted including new rider assignments and gear moves for the season with mentions of Hialeah and Washington, amid mixed results from last fall’s sales.

Jiersensen Masweth Hinaid Wens Jeulonel Stexehand Club Howard Mintica Earl Bande Heitis Columb Winter Quarters Sowwu Tsalahi Fylakes

Fight Results From Uneven Bout Between Teams and Individuals

An uneven bout produced surprising results as multiple competitors faced off across venues. The event featured George Smith and other named athletes in a series of contests with uncertain outcomes and disputed calls.

Chance for Revenge U S C to Book Tennessee

Negotiations underway between University of Tennessee and Southern Municipal athletic authorities aim at a series of football exhibitions between the two programs. The report notes tense talks and possible plans for future showdowns in the early 1980s.

U.S.C Tennessee Knonville Dourial

Unclear Text Fragment: Historical Fight Mentioned

Fragmentary OCR text references a battle in a Mexican context with names like Carling Camacho and the Bakers, plus a San Juasrican toon battle. Details are garbled and non-specific, preventing a clear report of events, dates, or participating organizations.

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St Marys University schedules open dates after Sul Ross cancellation

St Marys university basketball program lists four open dates following Sul Ross cancellation of 1940 cage games. The Rattlers and Loboes, both Alamo Conference entrants, were set to play February 10 and 14 in San Antonio and February 23 and 24 in Alpine. Coar Mose Simms indicated nearby Texas colleges may fill these dates.

St. Mary's University Alpine Sul Ross College Rattlers Loboes San Antonio Texas Coar Mose Simms Sul Ross St. Mary's Texas A West Texas State

College Basketball Scores From Various Colleges

A stream of college basketball results from multiple schools includes Vanderbilt beating Auburn, Nevada and St. Marys high scoring, and several other outcomes such as Indiana State, Valparaiso, Northeastern, Southwestern Oklahoma, and Montana normal teams posting wins or close games. The list mixes scores, opponents, and locations in a rapid, fragmented recap.

Cage Officials to Organize Locally

San Antonio chapter of the Southwest Basketball Officials Association plans a 2 PM meeting Saturday at the Ganter Hotel army room. Claud Kellam and Mike Williamson will conduct the session, announcing new members and certification tests for eligibility in the Southwest conference.

San Antonio Southwest Basket Ball Officials Association Southwest Conference iGanter Hotel Claud Kellam Mike Williamson Will Conduel Clair jBouthwest

Allison and Vines to play in Texas Open tennis event

San Antonio area golf and tennis promoter Reuben Albaugh announces that Wilmer Allison of Angeline and Elsworth Vines of Los Angeles will join the February 8 11 Texas Open at Brackenridge Park. The star amateur entrants include Allison who shot 63 in a recent round and 72 in Brackenridge sweepstakes, plus fellow entrants Cal Corcoran Wilford Wehrle and others from Houston and Racine.

Reuben Albaugh Brackenridge Park Wilmer Allison Angelin Fred Corcora P.C. A Elsworth Vines Los Angeles the Park Allison Vines Ringing Datsin Country Club Brackenridge Corcoran Albaugh Wilford Wehrle Racine Wis Chicago

Stockdale Set for Sixth Annual Karnes City Cage Tourney

Stockdale Brahmas eye another title after a surprise Karnes City win. Sixteen teams enter Driskill gym for a two day event Friday and Saturday with top three teams earning trophies. Defending champions include the South San Antonio Bobcats and other area squads.

Stowswale Ralph Goker

DeWare Speaker at Taylor Grid Dinner

Taylor Texas will host Friday night honors for the 1939 Taylor High football Region 9 champions at the Taylor High School gym. Guest speaker is DeWare, assistant coach for the Texas Aggies, with coaches Johnson Gan Hanua and Baul Andrews on the program and team captains past and future listed.

Taylor Jane Charlie DeWare Texas Aggies Taylor Taylor High Taylor High School T. H. Johnson- Gan Han‘ua Baul Andrews Rudy Hersak Olile Clark Delmar Nichols William Hersak

Strong Teams Compete in Lytle Cager Invitational

Lytle High School hosts an invitation basketball tournament starting at 1 pm featuring teams including Big Foot Edgewood Devine Yancey LaCoste Thomas Edison Charlotte Somerset Castroville Natalia Christine Central Catholic and Lytle under coach Howard Harris.

Lytle Cagery Lytle Lytle High School Priday Howard Harris Big Foot Edgewood Devine Yancey LaCoste Thomas Edison Charlotte Somerset Castroville Natalia Christine Central Catholic

Brackenridge Eaglets Meet Peacock Fowls For Top Spot

In Brackenridge gym Friday the Peacock Fowls faced the Brackenridge Eaglets in a pivotal Alamo League clash with first place at stake. Each had one win. Brackenridge beat Lanier B while Peacock defeated Lanier B. Also on Jefferson floor the Jeffer son and Tech B teams opened league play for the Pony squad.

Peacock Fowls Brackenridge Eaglets Brackenridge Peacock Lanier ‘B Geme Jefferson Tech Pony Squad

Santa Anita handicap entries trimmed as track stays muddy

Muddy tracks prompt Kayak II and Heelfly withdrawals from the $11,000 Santa Anita handicap. Entries include Count D'or Specify Don Mike Olimpo and Can't Wait with Valdia Star among possibles. Basil James boosts jockey race after riding Hy Happy and Old White to two wins as Step By wins Far Springs purse with Jyval Junior Recond and Pernie close.

Los Angeles Santa Anita Park Tom Smith Kayvak Count D'or Specify Don Mike Olimpo Sweepalat Valdiia Kayak Basil James Santa Anita Hfe Hy Happy Old White Willock's Step Jyval Junior Pernle

Victoria City Cage League Under Way

Victoria City Cage League opens this week with teams Victoria Junior College Just Friends Bloomington Hobby Sh shier s Firemen and Jaycees. Double headers three nights weekly through February. Club officers Claude B Mullins president Chester Evans vice president James Loyd secretary.

Wauiohia Burke Victoria Junior Chamber of Commerce Victoria Junior College Just Friends Bloomington Hobby Sh+shier's Firemen Jaycees Claude B. Mullins Joep Chester Evans James Loyd

Death Comes for Farmer Cody

Chronicle notes end of the Ptolemaic dynasty with Ptolemy XII, king of Egypt from 47 45 B C, brother and husband to Cleopatra VII, central figure in a long line of sibling marriages. The article contrasts lavish royal inbreeding with Egypt’s political brilliance, naming Cleopatra as the era’s standout.

Ptolemaeus XII Egypt Ptolemy Cleopaten Ptolemy Xiiii Parriages Cleopatra

Sunday Schools PGA approves Finn charity effort

The article notes PGA President Tom Walsh backing benefit matches on January 23 for the Finnish relief fund, pairing Ryder Cup members with Hollywood stars. It cites past PGA philanthropy in World War I and lists organizers Bing Crosby and Richrd Arlen while mentioning practice cage games at St Marys gym and Sunday School league participants Woodlawn Methodist First Congregational.

Chicago Tom Walsh Professional Golfers’ Association Lope Ranking Movie Colony Ammiredirss Walsh Red Cross Fred Corcoran Chereau Oakland Calif Walter Hagen Bing Crosby Richard Arlen Hollywood St. Mary's Gym St. Mary's Rattlers First Congregational

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