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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1940

Page

5

Schedule Trouble Likely To Block Ags-Ohio Game

Sportlights By Harold Scherwitz San Antonio Light Sports Editor. Appointment of mission manager and debates over playing managers occupy attention as Texas league leans toward player managers. Notable names include Roy Johnson, Jim Keesey, Hal Glee, Homer Peel, Bob Linton, and Al Vincent. Browns of St Louis back bench managers. Holke or Tate among San Antonio’s contenders. dispute over youth development vs. veteran leadership persists.

Texas Baseball League Walter Holke Sealysone Roy Johnson Tulea Chicago Cubs Tulsa Jim Keesey Oklahoma City Halglee Dallas Dallas Punch Beel Linton Vincent Homer Peel Shreveport Ouns Husky Bob Linton Fort Worth Beaumont Detroit

Taylor Likely 10 Get Pror Ghai Landis action

In a Lombard era baseball debate, players move among Texas League clubs and major teams as Landis rulings shape futures. Detroit, Toledo, and Browns affiliations mix with Mussions, Gryska, and Dunn examples. Officials fear systemic talent flow while questions over waivers and congressional funds linger.

Taylor Ghai Landis Detroit Toledo Cub St. Lous Zack Taylor Bes Association Browns Gryska Dunn Port Worth Deausmont Samiari Landis Iskspee Vexas Catrois Tigers Tsk

Landis Cleanup Continues Amid Baseball Trade Quiet

A garbled report outlines ongoing cleanup around Landis with multiple minor leaguers from Alexandria, La and others suspected in a broader inquiry. Pitcher Pat McLaughlin stands as the only player firmly noted for release while Rudy York and Wally Moses surface in speculation. No major information given. Toledo officials defer comment and promise no disclosure on investigations.

Rudy York McCoy Detroit Tigers Leslie O'Connor Langerms Mide Husky Fitcher George Blick” Coffman

Bundy Loses to Bernhard in Palm Springs Tennis Final

Dorothy Bundy of Santa Monica loses to Helen Bernhard of New York 6-3 6-4 in the 10th annual Palm Springs women’s singles final. Betty Nuthall of England and Mary Arndt of Los Angeles win the women’s doubles 6-2 7-5. Ted Schroeder of Glendale defeats Jack Kramer of Montepelier for the men’s singles title 4-6 6-4 6-4. AchToecher with Deve Free man of Pasadena captures G3.

Pau Bvilngs Wall Wiz Dorothy Bundy Santa Monica Gailll Wnnige Bundys Palit Springs Bunny Helen Bernhard New York Betty Nuthall England Mary Arndkd Los Angeles Catherine Malcolm Los Ues Marjorie Lauderbuck Blair Carona Calif Ted Schroeder Glendale Centr Jack Kramer Mopte Pelin Tilde Kramer Welby van Horn Lee Angeles AchToecer Deve Freeman Pasadena

Sacred Heart Triumphs in Parish League Opener

Sacred Heart defeated St. Peter's 34 to ? in a Sunday afternoon Parish League game at Central Catholic gym. George Hulzler and Joe Brown led Sacred Heart with 10 points each, Prairie Dutos added eight, while St. George's and Teague set for next Sunday's action.

Baske Sausague Sacred Heart St.Peter's Henry's St. Francis St. Peters George Hulzler Joe Brown Cay Prarie’ Dutos St. George's Ralteneyte Peanrin Merly Obriatti

Bowling Honor Roll Highlights High Scorers

Hitafelder 217 603 Zipp 214 593 Fry 309 383 Hattier 209 578 Uresch MOSTZ Taerkle 2WOS571 Wright 238 670 Hush 200 564 Jones 227 584

Hitafelder Zipp Fry Hattier Uresch Mostz Taerkle Wright Hush Jones

Fragmented Phac Card Scraps Reported

A garbled OCR fragment mentions an event on Monday night at a Nebraskan street location. The readable bits reference eight scraps on a phac card and a right amateur, but details are unclear and names or precise actions are not provided.

PHAC Nebraska

Women’s Golf Scores Rally Despite Uneven Round

A garbled update on a women’s golf event mentions players Daniel Thay and Cionatia with mixed performance, noting early morning play and late adjustments. The fragment hints at a NASOAY turnnment with a Tuesday session but lacks clear results or standings.

Wiliow Daniel Thay Cionatia Weantiming

Ohio State Airs 1941 1942 football Schedules and Aggie talks

Ohio State athletic board offered the 1941 game to Texas A and M and considered inviting West Virginia for November 9 if the Aggies declined. The 1941 and 1942 schedules list Missouri Southern California Purdue Northwestern Pittsburgh Wisconsin Illinois Michigan and more. San Antonio stadium plans complicate Aggie scheduling as Texas A and M seeks a worthy opponent for September 28 or October 5.

Columbus Ohio Texas A Ohio State University Ohio State Athletic Board Aggies Jef Wacnabang West Virginia University Buckeyes Missouri Ocober Southern California Purdue Northwestern Pittsburgh Wisconsin Tllinois Michigan Tnndtaway Pittsburg Hlinvis Texas Aggies San Antonio Wiere Oklahoms A Oklahomans Ohio State Aggley Coast Los Angeles San Antnno Gollege Homer North Wiellew

Comiskey Estate Nets Half Million

Chicago January 1. Toe Tate J Bouls Comiskey owner of the Chicago White Sox basebal hub tells net estate of 508922 according to an inventory filed in probate. Items include real estate notes mortgages stock and stock holdings plus Chicago American league shares. From gross estate of 690184 taxes and probate costs deducted leaving millions to widow Grace Comiskey and children Dorothy Gracie Low and Charles TL.

Chicago Jan Toe Tate J. Bouls Comiskey Gox Basebel Tell Rm Gary Hale American League Baseball Hale Grace Comiskey Dorothy Gracie Low Charles TL

Coast League to Hold Annual Meeting in San Diego

Pacific Coast Baseball League directors and officials are set to convene tomorrow and Wednesday in San Diego for the Shaughnessy playoff con tinuation. Secretary Harry A Will Wars notes a ruling by Judge Bram ay restricting minor league players and proclaims outlawing extra prizes for the playoffs would harm the Coast league. He says a two month old schedule includes contracts with $12 500 to be distributed in the playoff and that the playoff is not for the championship but remains popular with fans keeping players hustling to season end.

San Diego Calif Pacific Coast Baseball Harry A. Will Wars Elreule Spain W. G. Bramay Shaughnessy Chr

Demaret wins Oakland Open amid dramatic final round

In Oakland January 15, Jim Demaret captured the Oakland Open title with a 71 final round, earning $1200. Clayton Heafner led early, soared near the top, but a tree shot mishap and a missed four inch putt shifted the finish, leaving Demaret to edge Heafner and Ben Hogan for the win as a large gallery watched.

Oakland Calif Jimmy Oakland Oper Demaret Sequoya Opin Bulky Clayton Heainer Linville N. C Heafner Heatner North Carolita Heather Holt Heafnur Pnéthiong Heathervnit Durise Hearnes Ralph Guldehl Marvin Hud” Ward Spokere, Wash Guldski Ward Wilford Wehrle Racine Wis Jim Demaret Houston Tex Clayton Hewfner Horton Smith Oak Pack Til Ben Hogan White Plains N Y Dick Melz Oak Park Jul Panl Runyan Bruce Coltatt Haktenfield S. J Jimmy Hines Great Neck Long Island Ky Laffoon Chicago Wilford Whierte Dennyshute Huntington Linyd Mangrum Craig Wane Marmaneek N.Y Lawson Lttele Bretton Woods N. H Jimmy Thomson Chico Oper Sam Byrd Philadelphia

Basil James Dominates Santa Anita Jockey Race

Basil James leads Santa Anita jockey standings after ten days with 14 withers 1753 mounts. His total doubles nearest rival Apprentice Douglas Dddaon, Longden, George Wallach, and Ray Taylor, who each have six wins.

Basil James Santa Anita Los Angeles Santa Anita Park James Douglas Dddaon Lanning Longden George Wallach Ray Taylor

Voks and Jefferson clash in high school cage showdown

In a tight double header at Jefferson gym two undefeated teams meet as the Voks and Jefferson Mustangs battle for sole city lead. Tech Buffs face Burbank Bulldogs in the earlier game with Brackenridge’s Fugles in the mix for top standings.

Jefferson Gym Laniar Voks Chrtoplonskiy Jefferson. Mustangs Voks Barry Hamilton Green Jeff Brackenridge Fugles Warbirds Jefferson Hamilton Teak Mustangs Aly Billy Silidana Joe Marlies Raul Hernandez Tech

Brownwood Pro Opens Texas Open Entries Slow

Brownwood pro Reuben Albaugh reports only one entry received Monday for the Texas Open. Ray Garrett of Brownwood Country Club submitted the sole entry in the morning, leaving 20 golfers to fill the field by February 22 at Brackettville. Albaugh remains confident the event will draw more players as the tourney progresses.

Reuben al- Baugh Ray Garrett Brownwood Country Club Hule Brackentitige Ald Dor Albaugh Albruigh

Skeet and rifle results from San Antonio club shoot

Fragmented OCR lists scores and names from a San Antonio club event. Ed Teroo topped the gauge shoot with 44, while Charle Poulan led skeet with 40 plus. Various shooters such as John Front Jr, Mary Lanelle Mru shree and Leigh Tallaterra posted notable scores across 50x50 and 48x50 targets with multiple participants from club teams named in the readable lines.

San Antonio Ed Teroo Rey Fischer Skeet Charles H. Peniston John Prost Aoxho Mary Lanelle Murshree Leigh Tallaterra Mod. HO Lyman Josephs Front Jr Ed H Lane Lune AC. Cowlen J. O. Cescer Sinclair A.B. Cheater Deaver Lynan Jones Aga Ein Rant

Referee woes spill into promoter ploy and match chaos

Reports say promoter Geyer struggles to assign referees for Zaharias bouts as Galilano faces friction in Dallas. Johanny Galliano and Matty Balkman clash over officiating duties while Barney Meyers eyed for the main event. Zaharias edge El Pulpo in a prior bout. El Pulpo pressed for another match after a shoulder scare.

Zatl Geyer Johanny Galliano Houston Filipo Chris Zaharias Bubt Pulpo Galilano Dallas Matty Zaharias Gilano Barney Meyers Geyer Ted Christy Henry Pier Purple Flash Meek Barbe Zaharias Mike Magurki Ohfis Zaharias el Puipo el Pulpo

Ramblers Prepare for Grudge Clash at Kelty Field

The Bardolph Ramblers sharpen for a midweek showdown against Penneér’s Clothiers at Kelty Field on Monday night. Frackenridge and Duncan also delivered strong performances, while Filera and Atatic deweleras struggled in the second half.

Bardolph Field Ramblers Penneér's Clothiers Dake Kelty Fleld Bop Frackenridge

Collegians Set Out To Break Some Thick Skies

College basketball previews spotlight top headline games across the nation. Purdue and Michigan face Minnesota and Indiana, while Oklahoma State, Creighton, and Kansas try to topple leaders in the Missouri Valley and Big Six. Dartmouth tests loom in the East alongside Temple and La Salle in Philadelphia.

Midwest Purdue Michigan Minnesota Trindla Miscouri Valley Oklahome Aggies Creighton Une Utah Denver Colorado State Utes Wyoming Pacific Coast Oregon Suate Beavers Dartmouth Yale Cornell Berause Chicago Duquesne Penn Calvin Darumarth Gun Broberg Thera Boilermakers Minnevola Iva Fictiana Citadel Necht Minspori Valley Henry Tha’y Care Oklahoma Alee State Fire Jaynt Utah Utes Colorsdo Colorado Utah Stete University of Southern California California Trojans Ral Yaughie Stanford USC L.A Oregon State Oregon N. A.A Washington State Idaho Ninus Weahington Southwest Texna Arkaninnn Razorbacks Dix Feama Arkansne Gaylnr Aldo Nena Texas

City League Second Half Opens At Woodlawn Gym

City League second half play starts Monday night at Woodlawn gym with two games scheduled. Stalion Hospital faces Union Stockyards in the opener, while BAMACO strengthens with new players in the nightcap. Roy Ellis Pat Hayes and Wally Grassmack lead former Jefferson and Tern stars in the lineup, with Twilfitt Finnl continuing action until January.

Woodlawn Gym Stalion Howphial Union Bamaco A. Frateraily Roy Ellis Pat Hayes Forme Ehih ALO Loon Twilfitt Finnl Onetillery Tonner Will Jayiary

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sportlights Harold Scherwitz Nexas League Joln Eadie Dyer Zack ‘Taylor Holke Ory Ny Tate Aby Chance Ira Beharein Gosinger St. Loury Browns Holker Springfield Veteras Schartin Landis’ Cleanup Faye Evengelie Tregue Frat Fition, Ey Tiffin Ohio State Isprue Alexandria Evangeline League Pat McLaughlin Olly Putes Sadlay Rae Alma Highland Parx Leaghe John Albert Plumbers Lereitiliers Gan Dinle Clars Bariedrich Mary BK Lek Joe's Joe Wolpman Red Bird Coffee Louisa Mossanes Unit Parber Op Barber Jarkos Diehl Euger A Haufley H. A E Maufler Tenpin Tranntinerich Bite Merich Fetet Studebaker Sy Baeker Winerith-Brudebaker Heri Reese Winghete Baltivan Studbaker Champion H. Ieldne Lehniewrr F . c. Fak Wie Thames Una HAL Werneite Bern Behrens Save Tay Faliey Agiles Fritz Petrolia Act Weltens SAAGS Jordan Palley Haces Tee Siamehinekt A ‘Ae Tricownty van Teast Tenvin F.gagurs Vordeni Og Alam L. A Comiskey Estate Shimmy Demarel Coast League Aalde Los Angles Opera Ald Aki Lawson Liz- Demaret San Francisco Craig Wood Shamaroneck Heamer Norton Smith White Flams Dick Mets Goldams B.H.S Brackenridge Eagles Charles Hagewond Red Hagewood Steff Voks, Jeffs Brownwood Herder
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