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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1940

Page

7

All-America pro team selected by Football Writers’ Association

The Football Writers’ Association announces its 1929 All-America Professional Team with Ace Parker of the Brooklyn Dodgers and Parker Hall of Cleveland earning first-string back positions. Other selections include Don Hutson, Davey O’Brien, Tuffy Leeman, Mel Hein and notable linemen from Green Bay, Chicago, New York and Washington, reflecting votes across positions.

Rew York Jen Evason JCL Amoctiation Nafons League Ace Parker Brooklyn Dodgers Parker Wall Cleveland Phite

Skies Clear for Big Race at Santa Anita

San Pasqual handicap draws nine contenders at one mile and an eighth with Specify favored at 116 pounds but crowded by strong entries Bing Crosby Lin Howard Don Mike Olimpo and Count Dor. mud conditions shown and top Santa Anita plans hinge on Track and Kayak II rested. Hysterical wins Uplifters purse as Kenty Miss dead heats for second.

Los Angeles Jan Santa Anita Park A. A. Barant Bing Crosby Lin Howard Don Mike Olimpo Charles B. Howard Dor J. A. Parson Caffers and Sattlers Stable Selznick-Gorttz Woodberry Mr. Hart Sy San Pasqual Speelfy Santa Anista Gaunt D'Or Specify Dan Mike Sindletly Wid Wedding Call Circle & Rrnch Hysterical W. ©. Stroube Myre. C. Philips

Schreiner in Scoring Spree at Kerrville Meet

Kerrville January 13 The Schreiner Mountaineers rolled to a scoring spree in a home win over San Angelo Junior College Rams after a tight first half. Alackburn with 14 and Rascoe Morris with 16 led Schreiner, while Leon Jennings of San Angelo scored 21 in a high scoring graph of the contest.

Kerrville Raswoe Morris Bari San Angelo Leon Jennings Seteemer Bch Twarkburn Smith McCrary King Peterson Sungardo—Sewell Bant Thoma Iolution Rinctway

Demaret and Wood Lead Oakland Open Golf Chase

In dry Oakland weather January 18, Demaret and Craig Wood tied at 133 strokes after 36 holes in the Oakland Open. Bruce Catter, Horton Smith, and Clayton Healer featured at 139 or better, with a pack of challengers close behind as conditions shifted from rain to clear.

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Stockdale Meet Sets Semi Final Clash Between Stockdale and Goliad

Stockdale hosts Goliad on Saturday to decide the fourth semi final in the Stockdale invitation basketball tournament. South San Antonio, Seguin, and Christine Kerr ing advanced from quarterfinals with wins. South San Antonio defeated Karnes City 25 24 after a first round bye. Seguin Link beat Poth 39 27 and Edgewood 49 28. Christine advanced with a bye then won by default over Len Marcos in the second round. First round results: Stockdale defeated Pleasanton 26 14, Karnes City beat Sutherland 31 5. The championship game starts at 8 p.m. with the third place tilt following.

Stockdale Goliad South San Edgewood Christine Len Marcos Pleasanton Karnes City Sutherland Cis Routh San Karneg City Nin Crewe Littleton Blackoney Pigott Rucktana Donahoe Requin Bese Ringaey Bumker Ry,oy Meuller Dibrell Capeneart Hloue Shoe A Bowen Garcia San Gesregen

Delay Gives Stars Good Chance Against Packers

LA scene reports a week of extra practice boosted the Stars as they prepare to face the Green Bay Packers. Coach Steve Owen lined up players from rival NL teams, aiming to sharpen the unit for the expected challenge, with promoters hopeful for clear weather at Gilmore Stadium despite rain forecasts.

Tos Angeles National League Allflars Steve Owen Snto Atate Omttit

Miami Fishing Contest Draws 200000 Anglers in Tourney

In Miami Florida from January 13 to April 14 the eightieth day event draws more than 1000 anglers for prizes across 29 fish varieties. Anglers Inc sponsors the metropolitan tour boasting daily weekly and grand prizes including a national championship with 15 cities and clubs.

Miami Fla Offo Bahaman Waters Gulf Catahas Misa Frankie Laidlaw Anglers, Inc

Hot Wells Roll To 45 28 Win Over Edison Bears

Hot Wells Blue Devils extended their win streak by defeating Edison 45 to 28 on Friday night. Vincent Sommers led with 20 points, Joe Robin added 18, and Warren Duderstadt scored 7 as Campbell and Dye contributed for Edison. Next up is Havalandale at Hot Wells on Wednesday.

Hot Wells Blue Devils Edison Bears Hot Wells Gyn Vincent Sommers Joe Robin Warren Duderstadt Blue Devils Sommers Robin Duterstadh Campbett Bruns Hot Welle Havlandale Hot Wells Edison Robin Becess Ma Cammpeell Duderatatit

Kitts Still Hero to Athens People

Athens on January 13 welcomed former Rice Institute head coach Jimmy Eluts as a hero of the town. Kitts, who steered Athens High to three state titles and two regional crowns, was greeted by about 40 people including Mayor M. Kinerbrew who proclaimed the day simmy Killa day.

Athens Rice Institute Jimmy Eluts Kitts Texas High School Coaches’ Association M. ©. Kinerbrew Simmy Killa

Lytle Pirates duel in final rounds of tourney

In Lytle Texas the Lytle Pirates invite final rounds set for Saturday with quarter and semifinal games on Friday. Early results: Big Poot beat Jourdanton 26 to 22, Texas Military Institute defeated Natalia 26 to 20, Castroville over Gamerset 53 to ?, T Devine beat Edgewood 34 to 14, Yancey beat LaCoste 39 to 12, Lytle beat Central Catholic 26 to 22, Charlotte defeated Lytle B 34 to 17. Beeville also hosted a rough 29 to 20 win by the Sintotr Pirates over the Beeville Trojans.

LYTLE Lytle Pirates Big Poot Jourdanton Texas Military Institute Natalia Castroville Gamerset T. Devine Edgewood Yancey LaCoste Asy Texex Christian Texas Arkansas Lone Island Mon Agiles Ransis Kenway State Fordham Syracuse Stanford Louisiana State Bi Misgiaslpol Duaveane Callelle Clemson Furman Rutizy DePauw Connecticut Nxia Utah Denver Southern California California Wromley Colorado State Greeley State Colorado Mines Werloin Reserve Bultnip. U Bun Jose State Fresno State Pacific Univ College of Puree Pund Pacific Lutheran Wesalerm Waahteton St. Bénedict Emporia Dish Northwest Nazarene Idano London Normal Montana Montane Mines Dakota State Dakota U Texas State Stows Rew Menlo Nuemal Colorado Ellege Kings Poly Monthna State Norwal Ea Southeast Okin Phillips Bulluls Fredonia Novasal Yminry Am Viewry King Cot Hors Eee SU Delta Minp West Tennessee St. Mary's Mich Ferien Aitutr Tmyatingy Neb Doane Ayer Linstavus Adolphus Warne Kearny Ve Trolliann Tillsdale Kalamazoo Adrian Alpin Milch Oliver Central Mith Penevers North Rh Tenchora Penn Own Parsons Northeastern Ila Bsouthweekm Okla Oklet Offshama Banner River Fats Wir Carleton Bowling Teen Milan Culver Stockton Drury Aldurson-Broadis Concord Mt State Tethany UV Liapital Marieta Ohio Akron Baldwin-Wallace Jipmalinn I Mankato

Rattlers Win By Nine Points Over Congregational Five

The St Marys Rattlers defeated First Congregational Church five 40 to 31 in a Friday practice tilt at St Marys yQ. The Rattlers led 22 14 at halftime, but the Sunday School league kept it close in the second half. Arky Croswell led St Marys with 12 points while Voss topped the visitors with 10 as St Marys heads to Monterrey for a three game series with Los Diablos Rojas.

St. Mary's University Rattlers First Congregational Church St. Mary's Rattlers Collegians Cettter "Arky” Croswell Rawners Voss Monterrey Los Diablos Rojas Congre Foc Reynalds Middlebrook Chandler Croswell Voss Vovnacht Meeman Locke McChan Subeski J. Ducos College Station Texas A and M. College Homer Norton Norton Tulane Seasore Athletic Council Yestereday California Los Angeles

High Hoopsters Resume Play in City Race

Jefferson and Tech clash Monday at Jefferson gym as Brackenridge hosts Burbank in a double bill. Jefferson and Tech fight for a share of first while Brackenridge seeks revenge after beating Burbank, with standout Joe Markette scoring 38 for the Eagles in Friday action.

ED Elmendorf Jeferson Gym Brackenridge Eagles Jett Mubtangs Techt Brackenridge Gym Pieet Lanter Voks Tech Burbank Fign Mustings Mike Garcia Jimmy Lawrence Jeffferson Bla Joe Winkum Charley Aguirre Brackenridge Rourk Burbanks Bulldogs Werren Byrom Robert Ronmer Carl Barton Markette Joe Boy Markette Eagle Sen Mena Weldon Humbie Naional Burbank Tas Pfeiffer Sid Sam Gama Jeffersoy Hove Plunkett Dunkum Garcia Rend

Baseballer Larkin Reaches Age of 80

Ted Larkin, who broke into organized baseball when walks, balls and strikes defined the game, celebrated his eightieth birthday yesterday in ReingvlNG, La. He played with the old Philadelphia Athletics and is listed among the immortal six for six club for four straight at bats.

Reingvlng Jao Deary Ted] Larkin Larkin Philadelphia Athletien Connie Mack A's

No L A Linksmen To Face Ryder Cup Aces

Dallas hosts a Texas amateur squad of ten players including Don Sehne Herry and Jo Barnum as they prepare to face the WT S Ryder Cup team. The roster spans Dallas Fort Worth Edinburg Beaumont and Houston with four ball matches planned in morning and afternoon sessions at the Dallas Country Club.

L. A Dallas MNSI Fort Worth Beaumont Exinburg Texas Tobe Tuary Mo Dallas Country Don Sehne Herry ‘Thoel O'Hara Ventts Spee’ Goldman Jack Mun Ger Lars Stewart Jr Reynolds Smith Joh Barnum Edinburg Billy Bob Coffey Bobby Riegel Fd White Houston Seolen Fenesarie

Unclear transcribed college scores and teams mix

A garbled OCR listing numerous college football and basketball scores and team names. Mixed with misspellings and partial entries, it includes references to Texas Christian, Texas, Arkansas, Fordham, Syracuse, Stanford, Cal, Oregon, and many others with varied percentages and final scores, making coherent narrative difficult.

Houston junior chamber high school basketball meet results

In the Houston junior chamber tournament semi finals Davis and Milby battled to a close finish as Milby edged San Tacints 25-19 while the Cats rallied to beat Huntington 22-24. Livingston defeated Austria 35-30 and Lamar impressed with a 56-0 win over Goose Creek.

Mouston Jen Livingston Jeff Davis Lamar Batties Milby Houston Austria Texas Lamar

Meade Kidnaping Pair Sentenced to Sing Sing

New York on January 13 two men pleaded guilty to attempted extortion of 4000 from jock Don Meade and threatened to kidnap his wife and infant son. Carlo Zarcone 20 of Brooklyn received three to six years and Ralph Hamm 25 of Jamaica Queens seven years.

New York Don Meade Josh October Carlo Zarcone Brooklyn Ralph Hamm Jamaica

Pastor vs Burman Switch to Detroit for March 14

New York in January reports a heavyweight bout between Bob Pastor and Red Burman was moved from Miami to Detroit. The fight will take place at the Olympia Auditorium on March 14 with promoter Jack Kearns announcing the change. No reason was given for the scheduling shift.

New York Bob Pastor Red Burman Washington Miami Detroit Olympia Auditorum Jack Kearns Givin

Indoor track stars headline Boston meet under VFW banner

Boston hosts an indoor track meet featuring top sprinters and distance runners led by Glenn Cunningham in the invitation mile with Archie San Roman Blaine Rideout and Tuigi Beccalin also racing. Starters include John Borlean Jane Woodruff Gene Venske Chuck Meet Han and others as the event showcases marquee names from Big Ten and national circuits.

Boston Insi Gene Venske Charlie Meethan Andampbell Kane Sugar Bowl Borican Emily Don Lash Tommy Deckard Joe McCluskey Greg Rice Walter Mehl Wisconsin

Central Boys Salvage One by Fast Traveling

Central’s fast traveling unit split squads for two games in Lytle and San Antonio over the weekend, defeating St Edward's High after an earlier 26-22 loss to the Lytle Pirates. Regulars Oper Bowen and others joined the squad, with final scores reflecting a 22-16 win over St Ed's and a later 29-? showing against Austin point Lopes as Central shaded the home team.

Central Uttons Ami John Kramer Roger Oper Charles Bowen Lytle Bill McNamee Jack Guynes St. Edward's Austin Joe Sreksan Lytle Pirates San Antonio Bom St Ed's Gentral Austin Qoint Lopes Toran Finamazel Crave Praa Forwayea Schultz Nite Stanford White Puieds Seba McDonalt Gray Content Central McNanen Ani Tal Son Robinde Guynee Nietit Komedike Michaela Brownenu Brice Bi Edward's Tay Resy Tapha Geek Wonzates Glagie Tana Peckhare

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