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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1939

Page

3

Meade Stays Confident After Suspension Return

Don Meade, the famed jockey, reflects on his six-year career pause after a Derby suspension. He states the layoff renewed his nerves and ambitions, plans to ride at Belmont and to reclaim top form with 18 wins in 20 days at Tropicana. He emphasizes discipline, avoiding previous wild bets, and aims to stay in the saddle for another decade.

Miami Fiz Don Meade Wilkers Meade Hialeah Coz Don Col. BR. Bradley Trop Tent Park Jorkov

Builder Sullivan Picks Browns for pennant

Sarasota Florida January 1. La Billy Sullivan, versatile rafcher of to St Louis Browns, draws attention as a designer and builder of interior modern homes. He is currently building his own house with a carpenter helper Sut- Bean. Asked about the coming season he commented that he sees little change from last year, noting the Browns for the pennant with a diplomatic grin.

Sarasota Fila Billy Sullivan St. Louis Browns Dutant Sut- Bean Browns

Lozada Fights Hughes Again On Bromuler Card

In Mexican city scenes a main event is teased between Lozada and Frankie Hughes on promoter Bromuler Kingy Flores’ card at the International arena on Camaron street. Details remain unclear as earlier results show a close decision favoring Hughes with calls for another title shot.

Coast League Opens April 1 in 1939 season

Coast League opens April 1 as executives meet to approve notes for 1939. President Wright keeps pace with top teams amid War Admiral references. history notes Wayne Wright named as Ueda rifle War Admiral relation and past Whitney Stakes winner at Saratoga.

Wright Wayne Wright Ueda Hialeah Park Des Admiral Saratoga

Hi League Showdown Sets Evening Basketball Doubleheader

In an eight PM tilt Brackenridge hosts Laurel La tiler Rerap after an unsettled season with two wins each. Eagles face Burbank and Tech as Lauter beat Jefferson’s champions and Burbank. Friday features Jefferson versus Brackenridge and Burbank against Harlandale in Jefferson gym at 9:15.

Linnise Brackenridge Burbank Thilldogs Tech Central Gpm Jefferson Maroons Brackenridgr Lauier Fo ‘Terkerides

Cubs Agree Contracts With 24 Chicago Players

January 18 report lists 24 Cubs players and two coaches offered contracts by management. Some players seek raises while others accept or accept under terms described as "as was" in the salary roster.

Chicago Cubs CNSI Chicago Cubs Rome Sume Ist of Salaces

Cleveland Indian Jeff Heath Marries Seattle Bride

Seattle Jan 14 Jeff Heath 22 of Cleveland Indians married Miss Altisty Bele Ca land 11 of Seattle. The couple plan a future in New Orleans where Heath will join the Cleveland squad for spring training.

Jeff Weath Markies Seattle Jeff Heath Cleveland Tas Fact Aight Mins Altisty Bele Cailand New Orleans Venthowit Jnin Clnveland Cal Heath

Washington Irving juniors top Mark Twain 32 to 24 in league play

Tuesday Washington Irving High beat Mark Twain 32 24 in a Ciak A division junior high basketball game. Taw thoona and Frerson Moved tied 15 15 in the same event at the dumpy bith school.

Washington Irving Mark Twain Tawthoona and Frerson Ciak A

Deeg and McDowell Fight Ends in Decisive Victory

In Houston on January 17 Deeg lost to Billly Deeg in a 10 round bout. Wild Bill McDowell defeated Deeg at 147 pounds from Dallas. Willard Sharp, 147, Oklahoma City, won a 20 round decision over Kid Block. Slug Eldridge dominated Harry Jacobeon over six rounds. Raymond Orth beat Tommy Clark in four, and Jimmy Fourth defeated Louis Oromo in four.

Houston Deeg San Aiton Wild Bill McDowell Dallas Baking Yard Willard Sharp Oklahoma City Kid Block Lauraville Slug Eldridge Ponca City Harry Jacobeon Kansas City Raymond Orrt Galveston Tommy Clark Indianapolis Jimmy Louis Oromo Washington D. C

Fight Results New York-Walles Prowl 15715

Mixed ring results listed from New York and New Orleans show several bouts with varied outcomes. Boxers such as Harvey Anse and Sammy Littspring are named among performers, with locations including New York Toronto Brooklyn and Los Angeles. The fragmentary notes reference scores and prints but lack coherent bout details.

New York Walles Prowl Harvey Anse New Orleans Hourton Brooklyn St Tartford Conn Paul Junior Lewsatan Carl Rad Guceine Atadatack Sloan Los Aurel Lelonally Bank Bath Denver

Berg Leads Augusta Titlists After 78 First Day

Patty Berg of Minneapolis holds the 36 hole lead at the Augusta Titlists golf tournament after carding a 78 to go 156 total. Marion Miley of Legington Ky is second with 78 78. Kathryn Hemp of Columbus and Helen Hicks Hard of Little Rock trail with 80 and 102 respectively.

Augusta Patty Berg Minneapolis Augusta ‘Titilals Marion Miley Legington Kathryn Hemp Columbus Helen Hicks Little Rock Ian

Rattlers to Take on Long Island in San Antonio

The St Marys University Rattlers will play Long Island University in San Antonio next December 8, announced by athletics director Clair F. Bee. St Marys, amid West Texas swing, faced Sardin-Simmons Cowboys in Abilene after a 44 24 loss in Canyon.

St. Macy's University Rattlers Long Island University of New York San Antonio Long Sand Acoal Clair F. Bee Mose Simms St. Mary's Rainers West Texas Wis Bus Iither Sienea Canyon Texas Texas State College Quint St Mary's Rattlers Abilene Sardin-Simmons Cowboys Saints West ‘Texas

City League opens with close wins and big upsets

The City League basketball season began Tuesday night at the Wondlam gym with AZA fraternity Station Hospital and Poalle posting wins. Public Service defeated the Goodyear Tiremen 30 to 21. Station Hospital beat SAMSCO 62 to 12. Floyd Scott of Hospital scored 3 points. Numerous players were listed in the final box with mixed scores and contributions from multiple teams.

Geondyenr Ueckert Mere Wel Assvey HaNoren Alter Wigheman Moryarcoes Daabdow Endisnd Singham Gerrells Strickland Patton Goodriar Waurh Wallet Ara Fant Pdear Tobia Famreo Benem Fee Beschner Pike Gueldner Scott Sullivan Hoy Chiaman Siwarin Soran Airlsen Angall Bargantani

Wesley Boys Go To Mexico on Monterrey Tour

Wesley House cage warriors will play games in Monterrey and Saltillo next week, including a charity match against Laredo High School. A sports night fundraiser is planned at Wesley House on Wednesday with boxing basketball and girls volleyball on the program. Traveling players include Marcos Espinosa Leonard Lara Mickey Gallegos Nayor Ascalante Bio Gonzales Ted Gonzales Daniel Roger Willie Rodriguez Adolfo Garcia Morris Nichols and Mary Wilson Young of the city recreation department will accompany the team.

Wesley House Cage Warriors Monterrey Saltilo Laredo High School Ules Marcos Espinosa Jeonard Lara Mickey Gallegos Nayor Ascalante Bio Gonzales Ted Gonzales Daniel Rogera Willie Rodriguez Adolpho Garcia Morris Nichols Mary Wilson Young City Recreation Department

College Basketball Scores From A Fragmented Box Score

Readable lines show scattered college hoops results with many typos. Teams include California 52 over California Aggies 95 and Denver 40, Washington 44, St Marys Texas 24, Austin 21, Texas Christian and others with names garbled.

Carel Renn Washington Ieffersom Bucknedle Diestugtawn Duke SB Karana State Nebranity Uolorsdy Denver California Aggian Oregon Washinton Hiate Hough Davita North Dakota Agwiles Texaz Yyeneven Southwesterdae Trinky Texas Austin Yeat Tees Teachers St. Marys Apfthiene Christian Dawe] Baker Elgore Lanstarze

Ramblers face busy week with slate of tilts

The Ramblers play Humbie Gilers on Wednesday at Tandolph field in a prelude to a busy week. Saturday, Usey hosts Schreiner Institute Mountaineers. Monday brings Finch Cigarsten clash, followed by Pear Brewette-Texas Lutheran prelims. Next Thursday Chanute field visits Randolph for Lassie rematch.

Tandolph Ramblers Humbie Gilers Slr Corpe Schreiner Institute Mountaineers Lena Texas Lutheran Chanute Field of Illinois Randolph Lassie Ramblats

Bank Vault Siege Snags Bookie and 14 Players

In Dallas on June 18 a bookmaker and 14 players trapped themselves in a bank vault to evade arrest. Plain clothes officers surrounded the bank, negotiators prepared with keys and a search warrant, but the fugitive party surrendered. Fifteen men were taken to the district attorney for questioning and ordered to appear before the grand jury.

Dallas Jun Dick Gardner Fred Ettler ML 3 Bekymiér John Hendenon Vallery Stocksmith Voluntary District Attorney’s Office Grand Jury

Baylor Longhorns Meet in Key Waco Clash

Baylor Bears and Texas Longhorns collide in a pivotal Southwest Conference game in Waco. Baylor seeks another win to stay atop the standings behind Rice and SMU, while Texas must beat Baylor to remain in title contention. Joe Terry returns to action after illness.

Waco Baylor Bears University of Texas Longhorns Bears Texas Christan Texas Aggle Quints Anether Uist Rice Bollhern Methodist Baylor Oklahoma City Bleers Henry Joe Terry Ulness

Ice Hockey Results And Schedule Briefs

National hockey results show Toronto 2 to 1 over an opponent. American Association games include Kansas City 2, Wichita 0 and St Paul 2. Tonight's schedule lists Providence at New Haven and Springfield at Philadelphia with several leagues unnamed.

Toronto Kansas City Wichita Tyles Bt Paul Donight Aimericen Josgas Providence New Haven Springfield Philadelytia Tulsa Hilnnespalis

Edison seeks access to records in Lanier controversy

The document shows Edison officials questioning ages of Lanier athletes and defending the integrity of Los Angeles Heights school. Brewer asserts protest and cites records from the church, U S government, health department, and others. Edison and Lanier clash over documentary evidence and reputation in the community.

Edison Lanier Ediso Gath Thurch U. S Health Department Ahan Hollson Hollson ‘School Los Angeles Heights Dr. Hays Lepier School

Dispute Over Edison High Protests and School Officials

The article reports tense exchanges involving Edison High and officials from Alamo Heights, South San Antonio, Burbank, Lanier, and others over athletic protests and record accuracy. Dr Hays questions integrity while local superintendents defer, with Edison facing forfeiture risk if a schedule dispute in March is unresolved.

Gamexy School Lofe Ike Bob Reed Alamo Heights Mertin Frincipsl Nystrom Alana Heights Terrell Pfeiffer Burbank Boynton South San Antonio High School Dr. Bays Los Angeles Heights Hays Bakeley Goack Joe Ward Clad Kellam Lanier Meinis Edison Lawier Batson

No Bankboards? By yeu A WN GREIDS

Denver January 18 Upi basket ball history notes the sport has evolved from the prach basket era. The piece discusses bank boards, two-basket proposals, and the growth of attendance and geographic reach. It covers A A U structure, national tournaments, and plans to unify teams under home associations.

Yeu A WN. Greids A. A. U. Basket Ball Committee Denver UPI Prach Springfield College Massachusetts

Mystery writer Helen Moery teams with Robert Murphy

In Chicago, Helen Moery confirms she and Robert Murphy are collaborating on a mystery story for publication. Moery jokes about not entering big competitions now but hints at continuing to write, recalling past fame and recent fan interest.

Chigago Jen Helen Wolf Moséy Calengo Noday Wvnerary Pen Mra. Moery Robert Murphy Aden Big Competiton Agai

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