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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1940

Page

10

Commercial Fives Scramble For Top League Prize

Randolph Field Ramblers face Penner’s Clothiers in a pivotal game to decide the league title. Ramblers seek a seventh straight win as Penner’s fights to stay out of last place. Thursday’s slugger pits Kelly Field and Duncan Punll for last place as the league nears the first round’s end.

Weatiesda Randolph Field Ramblers Penniers Clothiers Reif Wretevin Ramblers Brickenriee Gyer Kelly Feld Duncai Ak & O'Elue Orleinary Randolph Penner Anly Jost Suve Ani ‘Obriotti Alanio Rile Edwin Kammer Olaily Kinkney Venera Treio Penner’s Lestine Joe Fianspan Ape Red Guest Radumph Wifred Gerdes Alamo Tony Cardona Kimmey Guest Lo Marshall Joe Flanagan Walato Cardona Joe Rodriguez Trejo He Mendoza Tony Rodriguez Alamo Jewelars Bill Kelly Damean Alimost Agneen Atay

Incoherent Fight Result Summary From City Cards

Fragmentary fight results list numerous names and places with broken phrases. Mentions include Lon Anselts Tirkey Tigapeun and Bernie Friedkin in New York, plus other names linked to locations like Boston Hartford Rochester and New Bedford. Data is garbled and hard to verify.

York Frank Nvssuir Davenpor Taye New Lork Mike Iedblér New York Wong Derivum Rochester NY Uy Hartford Comnoisery Gente Boston

Tonight's National Hockey League Schedule

The schedule lists international and American teams facing off. Matches include Hershey at Pittsburgh, Cleveland at Philadelphia, Providence at New York, Omaha at Minneapolis, and others in regional matchups. The card highlights key rivals and broadcast notes for the evening games.

Ssrarasie A Louis Hansar Cy American Hershey Pittsturp Gleveland Philadelsius Providence Ney Me American Assurialios Omaha Minneavone

Schreiner Mountaineers Eye Friday Game With San Antonio JC

Kerrville Jan 17 Schreiner Eksaine's Mountaineers prep for a Friday matchup against San Antonio Junior College in the Southwestern University Pirates note. They had a 49-35 win Tuesday over the visitors while Mac Derenport Sa Antonio Jed led the effort with strong play. Lew Pederick led the B team to a 35-25 prelim win.

Kerrville Schreiner Eksaine Mountaineers San Antonio Junior College Southwestern University Pirates Mac Derenport Antonio Jed Gee Selreiner Lew Pederick Burgigh Joineup Steuer Ryun Oy Euler Mayns Tetersun Saudw Blood

Thursday Light Cup Polo Tourney Opens With Two Games

The Light's two goal polo tourney opens Thursday at Milter Field on W. W. White road with San Antonio Blues vs Rainbows at 2:30 p m Handicaps set at 11 goals Players listed for San Antonio include Lirut J A Watson Cone pnal Glyde Palmey George Oliver and Semp Rose The Rainbows roster lists NA Quin tanilla Lea Aldwell Dutch Evengeruit Cugh Juan Scal a The second game Friday at Harbord Field Fort Sam Houston matches Llano Raiders against the Army With 11 goal handicap Devil Smith will drop from Llano and replacements include Hugh Fitesimons Capt Dutch Holkuid Clarence Starks Roy Berry Army riders include Lieut Gen Tom Hastey Capt Joan Gross Tom Mather and Braid The rally continues Sunday at Brackeridge Park

Milterfield W. W. White Road San Anlonio Blues The Rainbows Ylmit San Antonio Lirut Gol J. A. Watson Cone Glyde Palmey George Oliver Semp Rose Quintanilla Lea Aldwell Dutch Evengeruit Cugh Juan Scala Harbord Field Fort Sam Houston Stirling Llano Raiders Winers Army Devil Smith Llano Hugh Fitesimons Dutch Holkuid Clarence Starks Roy Berry Clus Tom Hastey Joan Gross Tom Mather Braid Brackeridge Park

Detroit Lions Purchase Ties to National Pros

Detroit Lions purchase by a syndicate led by Fred Mandel of Chicago with partners including Charles Chaplin and George Patsy Clark. The deal value around 200000 with George Le Richards stepping back due to health. Clark to become head coach and general manager, Eddy Duchin possibly joining the group.

Detroit Detroit Liss Fabbcal Iragic Fred J. Mandel Chicago Mac- Nate Mate Det George le Richards De+ canker Phsicians Mandel Charles Chaplan New York Giants Anthony Owen George Patsy* Clark Gus Henderson Lions Eddy Duchin William A. Alfs Richards Clark

No Pro Ball For Big Jaw In Pro Football Talks

In Los Angeles on January 17 the Lions coach Ebner Henderson faced deposition amid rumors of a pro move. In Washington the same day, John Kimbrough and Ken Kavanaugh drew attention as contenders for notable year-end honors. Kimbrough declined to commit to pro play, while Kavanaugh pursued the Knute Rockne award. other honorees included Princeton tackle Don Here-ring and Iowa coach Eddie Anderson.

Los Angeles Ebner H Gus” Henderson Lions Washington Sibmal John Kimbrough Lexus Aggies Niles Kin Les Angie Iowa Ken Kavanaugh Louisiana Lisle Detroit Herderson Touchdown Club Brooklyn Kavanaugh Kimbrough Knute Rockne Don Here ‘Ring Princeton Eddie ‘Anderson Towa

Sunday Schools Upset in Tuesday Division League Play

In a Sunday School league triple header Westminster Presby defeated Central Baptist 29 to 21 for Baptist first season win. Rackberry Street beat Baptist Temple 20 to 25 and Alamo Methodist defeated First Evangelical 24 to 14 in another listed game.

Westminster Presbying Central Rape Baptists Baptist Temple Alamo Methodist Evangelical Ui Hackberry L. Beegimeer Askin Vere Markby O. Benel Hopret Tomale Rely Bopttat Frenee R.ph BO Bunathy Beutt Mtannstey Phittigie Lene Vanine

Harlsbarth Wins Second Playoff For Senior PGA Title

Sarasota reporting veteran Otto Harlsbarth from Cincinnati won the PGA senior golf championship after a ninehole playoff and again in a second playoff against Chicago’s Tonesdin. They finished regulation tied at 220 and faced extra holes Monday and Tuesday to decide the title.

Sarasota Fla Insi Otto Harlsbarth Incinnati Befter Dark Surchasan Chicago Regul Jar Hutepison Pharkbarth Ita Mackberth Patel

Jenkins Ambers Clash Builds In Dallas Fight Talk

Dallas report outlines Lew Jenkins facing Lee Ambers as boxing fans anticipate a possible title bout. Promoter talk includes a Dallas venue option, March or April timing, and a $20,000 offer with a % to Finnish relief funds. Jenkins, popular on Broadway, aims to lock Ambers for a big lightweight title fight with New York commission scrutiny noted.

Dallas Lew Jenkins United State Awalre Lee Ambers Texas Northers Jenkins Broadway Colerete Ambers Hymie Caplin Lew New York Athletic Commission Fred Browning Dallas Sportsman Weill Dallas Baseball Park Wim Rogers Memorial Coliseum Fort Worth Browning C. Andrade Herbert Hoover Griffin Madison Square Garden Chino Alvarez Alvarez Wes Ramey Pete Letlo Ramey Amiart Caplin Ai Singer

Aggies Name Seniors 1939 Captains

COLLEGE STATION Texas Jan 1939 Lettermen on the Texas A and M football squad selected honorary co captains for the 1939 team which went undefeated and was widely regarded as the top team in the nation Walemon Price quarterback Joe Boyd all American tackle and Herb Smith end were honored. All three will return for the 1940 season marking the first time more than two captains have been elected.

College Station Texas Jan Texas A United States Walemon Price Newcastle Joe Boyd Hallas Herb Smith San Angela Sehiere

San Antonio Eyeing New Year Bowl Showdown

San Antonio sports chiefs speed plans for a January 1 bowl spectacle featuring Baylor, Villanova, and local college teams. Chair Polly Krueger leads a strong committee to lure Southwest Conference schools to a Cotton Bowl style event, with revenue sharing discussions and a Sugar Bowl tie in sight.

Ermyntrude Alamo Baylor Villanova Aggies Arkansas St. Mary's Chamber of Commerce San Antonio Dallas Polly’* Krueger Allrhink

Texas Semi-Pros to Open Meet July 20

New York report lists state tournament sites and dates for 30 of the state semi pro baseball events. The state winners advance to the sixth annual national championship in Wichita, Kansas, August 16 to 22, with the overall winner earning a spot in the seminpre world series in Puerto Rico.

Texas New York Natonal Semicpro Baseball Congress Wichita Kan United States Puerto Rico Okahome City Thly

Dinner Ends Career for Great Horse

DENVER January First. U. S. Senator Crawford famed for the five year roadster stake wins at the national Western stock show retires from the show ring after Friday night. Mrs D F Yount of Lexington Kentucky owns the yearling gelding and suggested inviting friends to a farewell party with St C Finnery of Mayle Park Michigan coordinating plans.

Denver U.1 Senator Crawford Tomoteen Hight Ine National Western Stock Show Dt F. Yount Lexington St. C. Finnery Mayle Park

Williams Dominates Texas Chira Fiesta Golf Tourney

Floyd Williams of Refugio shot 143 for the 38 holes to win the Golden Gravefruit tournament in Mission. Ed Brady of San Benito placed second at 153, with M. P. Solr of Moakeng third at 155. Second fight leader Lanse Tor ance of Hurlingen was second on 12% with multiple players tied at 124. Charley Reapon of McAllen led third fight with 130, tied for second at 134. A total of 43 entered. Bill McDavid Jr. of Brownsville won the distance driving contest with 275 yards.

M. B. Wilson Jallen Claudy Linton Joe Wood Hapiingen Herbert Ward Corpus Chirivli P. S. Ford McAllen Charley Rea Pon Login Dye F. W. Doo~ley Mission

Coast League Delays C Loop Plans

San Diego report says coast league plans for a California C loop were postponed. Heads of Coast League clubs will reconvene next Tuesday in Bakersfield. San Bernardino and Santa Barbara show readiness to join, while Fresno, Bakersfield, Riverside, and San Jose remain doubtful about forming this year.

San Diego Cally Van Ya Glass

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