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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1939

Page

3

Longhorns Edge Razorbacks as SMU-TCU Clash Looms

Texas beat Arkansas 41 3 5 in Austin while SMU Mustangs, tied for lead with Baylor and Rice, prepare to meet TCU Horned Frogs in Fort Worth. John Adams and Howard Hickey sparked a comeback as Bothy Monzs and Moers contributed late free throws to seal the win for Texas.

Arkansas Ramvebacks Texas Longhorns Austin Longhorns Parkers Texas Arkansas Southern Methodise University Mustangs Bayier Rice Fort Worth Texas Christian University Horned Frogs John Adams Howard Hickey Steelies Bothy Monzs Moers Adams

Nowotny Deer Hunt Winners Announced Nowotny Deer Hunt Winners Announced

Winners in the Nowotny deer hunt are T G Draggo and LT Heron of San Antonio and EG Enipps of Lote. Henson claimed the largest antlers with a 23 1 8 inch spread, 11 points, and a 7 1 3 inch base. Bingno’s buck weighed 189 pounds. Hippa’s Ywize was the heaviest buck on day one at 109 pounds. Fire Chief J G May enlargement of Sugar Bowl stadium discussed.

T. G. Draggo Heron San Antonio EG. Enipps Lote Nowotny Tnal@ermy Cltr Henson Bingno nHippa J. G

Boxing Fight Scattered Results From Various Cities

A jumbled boxing roundup lists fighters from New York to Worcester and beyond with wins by stoppage and decisions. Notables include Gus Dorazia halted in Philadelphia, JoEl Zodde knocked out in New York, and Pinky Foley scoring a knockout in Worcester.

J Tus Noevreseveres New York Clarence Red Pinky Dallaz Phil Latonia

Ice Hockey Schedule Report From Abbreviated AP Wire

The Abbreviated Press lists a weekend ice hockey schedule across multiple venues. Games include New York Americans versus Montes, Chicago versus Toronto, Cleveland at Hershey, and Providence at Philadelphia, among others with Kansas City visiting Wichita.

Lasrasunes Krsults Abboriated Press Amerinsil Lous St Paul New York Phiinderpuin New Mayen Hormiey Crevidenes Biante Cleveland Springhead Severs Amer Karena Cis St. Lintin

Fifth Loss Ends Farr’s Hope in Louis Title Chase

New York January 14 Tommy Farray loses his fifth straight in American rings. Red Burman defeats Farr by a 10 round decision to end Farr’s chances at a comeback against Joe Louis. Burman’s win comes amid crowd uproar as other heavyweights Dar Dorazio and Comiskey score stoppages in undercard fights.

New York Tommy Farray Joe Louis Heavyweil Red Burman Jack Dempsey Baltimore Louis Jim Braddock Max Baer Leu Nava Farr Tash

Favor Jeffs to Win in Consolation at Houston

Jeffs of San Antonio was favored to win the consolation championship of the Houston invitation high school basketball tournament after losing 40 to 28 to Lamar in a first round. Houston, San Jacinto, Humble, Pasadena, Sugarland, Milby, and Galena Park appeared in consolation matchups with Buck Overall scoring for Cushing’s win over Pasadena and Houston’s 11 15 victory over Milby.

Houston Thomas Jefferson San Antonio Lamar Redskins Mustangs San Jacinto Huntle-Pasadena Jefferson Cushings Walloping Pasigena Ian Houston Aspies Molby Yosyu Buck Cusming Pasadune Sabi Houston Milby Port Arting la Mer Tunclone Houstonians Jeffersons Roscoe Morris Jefferson Peormy Tare

Brackenridge Eagles Rally In City Hoop Thriller

Billy Dreiss led Brackenridge with 12 points including five field goals and two free throws as the Eagles defeated Burbank 40 to 41 in a tense city series tilt. Raymond Lackey added 14 for Brackenridge while Leroy Covell and Robert Rotmer paced Burbank with nine and 12 points respectively.

Johnny Janes Billy Dreiss Swirthpay Raymond Lackel Brackenridge Eagles Burbank Bulldogs Eagle Gym Sill Ledger Lanier Voks Jefferson Mus Purple Birds Lanier Dreiss Eagles Lackey Les Ffelffer Leroy Covell Robert Rotmer Forrest Loonny Brackenridge Tit Garrish Brackenridee Dhreiss Tech Gag Cody J. Hubble Seveeseeer Myer Ki Waranjo Total Warhawk— Covell Feiss Dawson B. A Torms Ee Svore al Ball Brackencléwe Bury

Latin Americans Meet Woodlawn Stars In Sunday Gym Tilt

The Woodlawn gym hosts a Sunday afternoon basketball feature with Latin-Americans facing Five and Tenz and a clash between Barmeo and Rodrigues brothers leading the offense. Ties Honcan Rico and Paul Chapa’s Centro Playboys are also in action against Mexican Chic and Perspect Yellowjackets as the event showcases regional teams and rising players.

and Ter Farm Herre Knights Hple Decker Woodlawn Tenz Muichts Honcan Toon Centro Playboys

Alamo Heights High Rout Somerset In Church Gym

Alamo Heights Mules trounced Somerset Bulldogs 54 to 20 Friday at Laurel Heights church gym. Johnny Plumbley scored 25, Alain Heighls tallied 138, Rodrigues 8, with Sturchen contributing in a lopsided junior high style contest.

Alamo Heights Somerset Johnny Plumbley Laurel Heights Church Alain Heighls Plumbley Rodrigues Sarewater Sturchen Sube—Gideon Trautix Fey Church Frazier SeCullonsh McMans Sranereel Quevenbere

Rattlers Rally Past Billies In Second Clash

The Rattlers beat the Billies 19-7 by halftime and won 43-31 Thursday night, with Garland Taylor scoring 11 and Chivo Gabriel adding six. St Mary's (92) led by Taylor and Gabriel while Bob Freeman and Rosy Vorpahl anchored defense as Billy Stuart was sidelined by injury. A rematch is set for Saturday at 8 p.m. at University Gym following a 7 o'clock Central Catholic vs Alamo Heights prelim.

Daniel Baker St. Mary’s Hatters Hlibillies University Ry.gadis Central Catholic Buttons Alamo Heights Orlock Rattlers Lust Baker Texas Angies Abilene Christians Kearns Rice Owls Tee Billies Accong Garland Taylor Rattler Ook Chivo Cabriell Bob Freeman Rosy Vorpahl Wayne Pitzgerald Billy Stuart Baker Ace Texas A St Mary's Taylor U1 Carbriel Cromwell X

College Cagers and Scores From Various Schools

A dense list of college basketball results across many institutions led by Texas Wesleyan and Stephen F. Austin. Notable scores include Oklahoma Oklahoma Payne, Texas Tech, Baylor Cubs, and Oregon State with varied margins. Multiple small colleges and regional teams are listed with their opponents and final tallies.

Wrestling card promises diverse ring action at Walka thon arena

Promoter Harry Coffman brings six wrestlers of varied nationalities to Walka thon arena next Wednesday. AL Babe, Kurdish star, and Juan Humberto, Mexican Adonis, are featured in top spots. Mike MazwH, Lithuanian, returns from California to face Olaf Popeye Swenson, while Swede known for big hands, and Bohemian 220 pound debutant Stanley Pinto square off in earlier bouts.

Harry Coffman Walkathon Arena AL Babe Kurdish Granpler Juan Humberto Adonis Mike Mazwh California Olaf Popeye Swenson Stanley Pinto Chicago John Fata

Giants and All-America Stars Pack Wrigley for Charity Game

Promoter Thomas Gallery announces tomorrow’s professional football exhibition at Wrigley Field featuring top league stars including Sammy Baugh and Ernay Pinckert. George Mark Ixtal of the Redskins touts the event as a major draw with thirty thousand fans expected and profits earmarked for charity.

Angeleb Jarde Mahomany Thomas New York Giants AllrStars Los Angeles Epis Lada Galery Eurenty Wien Jane Meeckl Beals Tn West George Mark Ixtal Washington Redskins National League Marshall Wrigley Field Sammy Baugh Ernay Pinckert Redskins New York Moranall Inagun California

Wooderson in One Race Cunningham in a Series

Belgian runner Josef I Mostert, expert judge of milers, weighs in on Cunningham and Wooderson. He says Cunningham would win four of five in a 54 race series, but Wooderson would beat him in a single race. Mostert cites world records, peak form, and upcoming indoor campaigns in New York and San Francisco.

Bile New York Josef I Mostert Belgium Glen Cunningham Sydney Wooderson Cunningham Marreilleux Cunninghan Mostert Wooderson Cunningham Tun Worderson Phullant Cunninghim Jed Wooderson Oslo Princeton Madison Bauare Garden San Francisco Exposition Madison Square Garden

Track stars run at N Y meet on new boardwalk floor

New York January 14 17 winter track season opens with the Sixty ninth Regiment Armory meet top sprinters Wes Wallace Don Last and Tommy Deckard headline. fellow rivals include Gene Veaske Archie Sat Romani Leslie MacIntire Jonny Borican Charley Beetham and John Wall. events feature 1000 yard run and two mile with strong entries from Fordham NYU San Practises and Indiana State.

New York aJn Aias Sixty-ninth Regiment Armory A.A. Mert Wesley Wallace Ucday Don Last Indiana Tommy Deckard Gene Veaske Archie Sat Romani Leslie Macinttelell Jonny Borican Charley Beetham Wallace Father Fairy Deckard John Wall San Pratcises Venzke San Romant Macmitchell Glenn Guntingham Beetham Fracuis Slater

Gonzalez Truman Bout Added to Fight Card

Mexico City welterweight Sebastian Gonzalez joins Billy Truman of Terre Haute in a special Monday night bout at the International arena on Camaron street promoter Kinky Flores presents two events. Other matches include Willoughby vs Tamplen Kid Joe Avent and Prankle Hughes vs Cecilien Lozada in earlier rounds.

Gonzalez-Truman Bill Sebastian Gonzalez Mexico City Billy Truman Terre Haute Kinky Flores International Arena Camaron Street Willoughby Tamplen Kid Joe Avent Prankle Hughes Flolts Cecilien Lozada Wealey Pryny Kirk Rocherta Nive Loria

Willie Ray Jockey Dies After Santa Anita Crash

Willie Ray, a 12 year old jockey racing at Santa Anita, died in Covina hospital an hour after a crash. Deputy sheriffs said the youth apparently went to the siren at the wheel during the incident.

Covina Calli Ada Ti Win Ray Santa Anita

Grid Game Gives Hospital $60,100

In San Francisco on January 14 the Stowers Hospital for Crippled Children was 60,100 richer from profits of the annual East West football game played January 2. W. M. Coffman, director of the charity classic, said it was the largest amount ever cleared by the game.

San Francisco Stowers’ Hospital For W. M. Coffman

White Skaters Lead With 2 Nights Left

White team leads by three points as derby clashes head into near-final session at Municipal Auditorium. Lyons and Evans top scoring with 33 each after three weeks, while Hanson returns from a spill hoping to race tonight. Show ends Sunday night with plans to reopen January 30 in Memphis. San Antonio possible in June.

Muncipal Auditorium Paints Biry Lyons Jos Evans Reds Lyons Evans Eleanor Carron Grace Fried Redz Memphis Tenn Charles Snider San Antonio Sielty Chuck Hanson Hanson Carl Count Winnee Tariten Torlikiamal Ecoring Tewar Eitin Thomas Realty Barr Eleanor Carrom Bernice Aber Marjorie Richardson Billy Loan Ray Jorohy Eddie Fetter Pout Love Gracie Bried Jerry Murray Delores Manson Ginger Patron Roy Gowin Joe Frans TF Hopphney

Anita's Best In Long Race

Los Angeles January 1917 a splendid field of eligibles for the 4100000 Santa Anita handicap with 0 to the post today in Santa Anita's fourth $10,000 event the San Pasqual handicap at a mile and one eighth. Fifteen candidates were entered including Louis B Mayer's top weighted Malin Man Alfred G Vanderhilt's Heelfly Anthony Pelelleris Sir Raleigh and William Zinglers ringmare Esposa makeing her initial appearance at Santa Anita. Esposa once the conqueror of Beauscalt drew 18 pounds in post and jockey Nick Wall was assigned to pilot her. Main Man with Grost Woolfward drew 124 pounds and Hefty rotted one of the best in the field was given 121. Others scheduled to run barring last minute scratches were Indian Brook Hourban King Wo Dice Star Shadow Caryola Picente Goewin Quick Devil Melodist Court Arthur and Sweepalot. Two entries were coupled Main Man and Quick Devil and A A Barons Star Shadow and No Dice. Heelfly relieved rounding back into form showed in 1937 a good chance provided he broke well from No 14 position. Otherwise handicappers pictured the race as a batt le between Moln Man Sir Raleigh and Esposa

Los Angeles Teday Santa Anita Louis B. Mayer Malin Man Alfred G. Vanderhilt Anthony Peleleri Sir Raleigh William Zingler Esposa Bng Beabiscult Nick Wall Grotse Woolf Ahward Heekty Elven Indian Brook Star Shadow Caryola Picente Goeswin Quick Devil Court Arthur Main Man A. A. Barons Heelfly Moln Man Esposr

Horse Racing Notes From a Far Part of The World

A garbled report describes horse racing activities around Sulfatream Park and new track openings, mentioning Horning Rad, opening plans, and building progress. It references jockeys Herbert MT, Woolt Ia Magera, Watton Varturry, and Endle Arcaro, along with trainers Meade and Odom, and race results at Central Yor 1000 and Indian River purse.

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