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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1940

Page

11

Mustangs Open Cage League Play At Brackenridge Gym

Jefferson Mustangs debut in league play Friday night at Brackenridge gym facing Tech Bulls in the 6 pm opener. Brackenridge Eagles, coming off a win over the Bulls, meet Burbank Bull dogs. Lanter and Brackenridge teams clash next week as San Marcos Rattlers edge Lanier in a tune-up.

Lanier Voks Duke Mn Uileatag Jefferson Mustangs Brackbridge Gym Tech Bulls Brackenridge Gym Brackenridge -Eagles Bulls Burbank Bulldogs Pech Mustang-Tech Jéffs Auslin Bulfe Brackenridge Jefferson Gyro Lanter Mustangs Tech Burbank Ton Lanier San Marcos Rattlers San Antonio Jimmy Martine Billy Saldana Frankie Edwards San Marcos

Accent on Youth Dominates Red Sox New York report

The Boston Red Sox, led by owner Tom Yawkey and manager Joe Cronin, shift focus to youth after spending about $700,000 on veterans. Young talents like Dom DiMaggio, Bobby Doerr, Ted Williams, and Jim Tabor reshape the roster. Yawkey lands pitchers Hash and Butland and outfielder Larry Powell, signaling a rebuild aimed at dethroning the Yankees. Cronin praises DiMaggio and Lacey, noting their potential and packing notable details about new faces and strategies. Also includes Carrizo Springs vs Eagle Post prep game notes for Friday.

New York Tom Yawkey Boston Red Sox Boston Saynager Joseph Edward Cronin Yawkey Yalary Ben Chapman Pinky Higgins Ted Willams Jim Tator Tabor Willams Joe DiMaggio Ene McNair Bobby Doerr Doerr Cincinnati Minneapolis Herb Hash Bill Butland Yanks Cubs Cale George Lacey Rutland University of Virginia Dominic DiMaggio San Francisco Bears Larry Powell Pankey Hed Sox Pinyeta—Nol Joe Cronin Ed. Barrow Barrow Red Sox Dom Ike Joe Cronin Lacey Dickey Lombardi

Rams to Play at Kerrville Open Home Season

Kerrville Texas January 12 Schreiner Institute hosts a basketball opener against San Angelo Junior College Rams. Schreiner aims to start strong with returning players and a favored stance after last season’s losses.

RAMS Kerrville Janu Schreiner

Span Am Loop features four games at Woodlawn gym night

The program schedules three Spanish American league games at Woodlawn gym for Pricity night. Fer Vita Indians meet Wesley House in the third game while Prospect HNL faces St. Thesean Warriors. Opening bout has Hasheens vs East Side Horkets.

Woodlawn Fer- Vita Indians Yellowjackets Inddians Wesley House HNL Celebrite St. Thesean Warriors Hasheens Horkets

Dallas Trades Lefty Wedmond for IL Catcher Savine

Dallas Rebel pitcher Beryl Wedmond was traded to Bat-Trio of the International League for catcher George Savine. The swap stems from last season’s .2268 batting line and reflects league trade activity.

Dallas Lefty Beryl Wedmond International League George Savine

Barrow’s Offseason Joking On Yanks Pay Cuts

San Antonio’s Harold Scherwitz notes Ed Barrow jokes about wage reductions for Yankees in 1940 while praising 1949 World Series setup. He mentions Babe Dahlgren Charley Keller Buddy Rosar Bil Dickey Steve Sondra Atley Donald Mario Russo and others as rising reserves. Barrow hints at pay cuts without naming specific players.

Ed Barrow Kidder Yankees Lwage Barrow New York Babe Dahlgren Charley Keller Reds Yankee Buddy Rosar Bil Dickey Steve Sondra Atley Donald Mario Russo Paul Schreiber

Cline Heads Shooters For 12th Year In Row

Leslie L. Cline was unanimously elected president of the Liberty Pistol and Rifle club for the twelfth consecutive year at the twenty-second annual dinner with 62 members and guests at Rio Vista Mexican restaurant. New officers include B J Mannie as vice president A L Gehrels secretary treasurer and Fred W Strohsey executive officer. Committee chairs were named for big bore and small bore events and pistol shooting with planning for a new rifle range on Wetmore road. Highlights featured Harold M. Gline’s pistol award remarks on Lone Star pistol range talks by Harr Matheney and Remington photos by Vic Bruhger with notable attendees including Game Warden Arthur Hitafelder and Mrs Toepperwein on their thirty seventh wedding anniversary. John W Dean elected vice president of the Texas Rifle association.

Leslie L. Cline Liberty Rio Vista of Creare B. J. Mannie A. L. Gehrels Tressurer Fred ©. W. Stro San Antonio Brewing Association Harold M. Gline Lone Star Exposition Park Harr Matheney Pate Fies Vic Brucher Remington Arm Company Arthur Hitafelder Ad Toepperwein Toepperwein John W. Dean The Texas Rifles Association

Central Catholic to face St Edward's Austin and Lytle tourney

Central Catholic High School basketball coach John Kramer four players with two games in one night fears the schedule. The team meets St Edward's Academy of Austin at the Central Catholic gym then travels to Lytle for a first round Lyte High School invitation tournament game at 7 p.m. Senior Joe Jackson misses both games due to national guard maneuvers.

John Kramer Central Catholic High School St. Edward's Academy of Austin Central Catholic Lytle Lyte Kramer Miser Iiks Geagon Jack Guynes Bill McNamer Janes St. Filwird’s Frank Rotundi Jimmy Johnson Charles Bushick Mike Michaels Tom Coton Garrus Reyes Ieaves Kramer Roger Lopez Francs Bowen Buddy Prove Maurice Zamerripa Jack Roberts Lawrence Jordan Stanley Winters Benny Herrera Joe Jackson National Guard Henkel Buttours Bt. Edward

Neely Hired At Rice Amid Coaching Turmoil

The article critiques Jess Neely securing the Rice institute coaching post after Jims Ty Kitts was fired. It notes Rice faced few takers but Neely accepted a long five year deal, aiming to keep the Owls atop college football. It praises Neely as a capable coach while reflecting on Kitts’ shaky tenure and public sympathy for Kitts.

Neely Rice Hesid Jess Neely Cemeon College Rice Institute Jimsty Kitts Boloney Jess Nely Tice Sry Hilts Southwestern Power Feelers Kitts Welf North Carolina University Houston Wolf Sid Shay Yan Stalin Jimmy Jed Ree Free Polley Ohnums Clemson

Pirates Sign Swigart From Knoxville for 1940

Pittsburgh announces the signing of 24 year old Cadis Swigart pitcher recalled from Knoxville where he went 0 1 last season. Swigart joins the Pirates roster as the 18th man to reach the major league club in 1940 with a 1 0 record in spring play.

Pirates Swigart Pittsburgh Lomay Cadis Swigart Archie Knoxville Fallegenn Ann Tina Jors

Shrine game raises funds for crippled children hospital

In San Francisco on January 2 a Shrine West football game display handed over a check for 35000 to the hospital for crippled children. The hospital’s share exceeded expectations by about 2000, reflecting strong donations from the event.

San Francisco Jan Shrine Hospital

Trejo Pours 29 Points Amid Clothiers Victory

Trejo sparked Penners Clothiers with 29 points in a 62 to 34 win at Brackenridge gym as Duncan Field fell. The performance boosted the Clothiers into a second-half lead in the Commercial league, with Alamo Jewelers defeating Kelly Field 61 to 35. Obriviit of Alain managed 12 for his side while Trejo and Obrivtii combined for 19 free throws. Referee George Brian and Flash Gordon handed out 42 fouls, with eight players fouling out and only two receiving three personals.

Ventura Tite Trejo Teast Penners Clothiers Brackenridge Gym Duncatfield Defent Clothiers Randalfield Ramblers Alamo Jewelers Kelly Field Alamo Kelly Srejo Andy Obrivtii Alain George Brian Flash” Gordon Penner Randolph Astor

Nuggets Beat St. Louis Rangers In Exhibition Clash

The Denver Nuggets, defending national AAU champions, defeated the St. Louis Rangers of the Missouri Valley League in an exhibition game here last night with a final score of 90 to 37.

Nuggets Ford Cals Denver’ Nuggets St. Louis Rangers

Simms and Co. Reappointed as St Mary's Coaches

St Mary's University faculty committee on athletics approved two year coaching contracts for Don Locke and Jim Smith with Simms possibly stepping down after 1940. The committee also kept open the plan for a new head coach while outlining a 1940 football schedule including St Anselm College Long Island University West Texas State and others with tentative Gonzaga game and a Christmas Day home contest.

St. Mary's University J. C Mose” Shuma Don Locke Jim Smith Simms Jou Surson Sisunz Inophope Muileci Tmes Seag Rattlers Sl. Mary's St.Anselm Colleges Manchester N. H Long Island University Ebbetsfield Brooklyn Texas State San Antonio Oklahoma City Texas A Sul Ross Alpbie Mississippi State Teachers College San Antone Gonzaga Gonzaga Whiteraily

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