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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1940

Page

11

Renting Detroit’s players and Zeller’s method blamed

By Bob Considine Detroit farm boss Jack Zeller faced criticism for shipping players to similar leagues rather than proper farm teams, with underhanded deals implying Detroit would profit if players were re-sold. The piece warns of parent clubs effectively owning rival teams and undermining fair play, noting Landis rules and reactions from players like Trout and Moses.

Detroit Zeller Landis Bob Considine New York Jack Zeller Tigers Yanks Jedge Bsat Zeller Tiger Farm Wal- Landis Briggs Sr Walter C. Briggs Jr Ington St. Louis Cardinals

City to Raise Rent on Softball Fields

A garbled column mixes sports notes with entertainment gossip and local curiosities. It mentions Big Jawn Kim and Texas Aggies football, then veers into new arrivals, billiards at SMU, and legalities around baseball free agency, all in a freewheeling, period-voice montage.

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Javelina Wingmen Named Co-Captains for 1930 Season

Charles Moyer of Alice and Warren Arnold of Liberty were elected co captains of the 1930 Javelinas by Coach Bud McCallum. Moyer, 165 pounds, and Arnold, 185 pounds, are set to star on the squad as the season closes. The captains selection follows a longstanding team custom.

Kinsville Charles Moyer Alice Warren Arnold Liberty A. Y Bud” McCallum Moyer Arnold

Laundry Comes Home With Cash Attached

A package of laundering towels shipped from Chicago arrived at Towa State College with a $1 bill inside. The towels, valued as school property, had been missing for three years and are now returned to the athletic department. Coach Swede McMurry of McKinney High School said he declined the Denison High football coaching job previously held by Logan Stollenwerck who moved to Waxahachie.

Pusehall Tallers Diszy Trout Wally Moses Philadelphia Tor Hetrich Yanks Landis Joose Cleerland Tigers Moses Iie Tiger Kimbrough Big Jawn Gable Ann Sheridan Ginger Rogers Juan Crawford John Bolesland John Kimbrough Brazos Johnny Mack Brown Alabama Rose ‘Bowler Jonks Ames Towa Towa State College Athletic Department Chicago Denison Mckinney Jan Swede McMurry McKinney High School Denison High Logan Stollenwerck Waxahachie

City to raise softball field rentals to five dollars a night

City recreation chief Bill Wilt announced higher rental rates for city owned softball fields with lights at San Pedro Lambert Beach and Lions Field. Leagues will pay one dollar per hour or five dollars per night, up from fifty cents an hour and sixty two per night. Diamond No 1 at San Pedro will be kept in top shape. City sponsored league charges five cents per person and ten cents for playoffs. The city will follow San Antonio Softball Association rules but won’t fund the TSA treasury. Johnny Jordt of the BASA will discuss the increase with Wilt.

Bill Wilt City Recreation Department San Pedro Lambert Beach Lions Field Witt Jearues San Antonio Softball Association B.A. S.A. Treasury Johnny Jordt

Harlandale Stomps Blue Devils In 33 19 Cage Contest

Harlandale Indians rolled past Hot Wells Blue Devils 33 to 19 in Hot Wells gym. Harlandale led 15 to 12 at halftime then surged in the second half with W B Sadler scoring 14 to pace the win while Joe Robin added nine for Hot Wells.

Barlandale Indians Hot Wells Blue Devils Hot Wells Harlandale W. B. Sadler Harandals Joe Robin Harland Nate BR. Bryant Hotbin Sommers Dantersenae Renat Na Clark

Starioski Sets Scoring Record in Panthers Win Over Carnegie Tech

Eddie Starioski, junior forward, nets 32 points to break Charley Hyatt’s 27 year old Carnegie Tech record as the Panthers overpower the Tartans 72 to 42 on a cold night in Pittsburgh. The game was played on the stadiums fresh air court with Starioski pacing the offense throughout.

Eddie Starioski Panthers Carnegie Tech Capers Pittsburgh Charley Hyatt

Galveston Gals Triumph Over Des Moines A I B

Galveston's national girls team led by Letlie Jackson, an all American award recipient, defeated Des Moines A I B 33 to 29 here last night for their third win in as many games. The Texans improved to 20 wins this season after a tight 15 to 13 first half.

Galveston

Buttons Face Harlandale After Narrow Alamo Heights Win

Central Catholic Buttons aim for win over Harlan Dale Friday night at the Central gym after beating Alamo Heights. Roger Lopez led the Ballons with 13 points in a 36 to 25 victory. teammates Teal and Bowen contributed as well.

Alamo Heights Central Catholic Buttons Hexar County Ram Furlandale Indians Central Gym The Ballons Roger Lopez Mules A¢ Central Harry ‘Teal Aig Mo Haighis Wacups Conteal Pog Alamo Pia Lopes Badrizner McNamee Plombley Bowen Guynies Uroscema Church Trout Surer Poransly- Thmer Mevor Jackson

Horse Racing Recap From Hin Leah and Major Wins

Warren Wright’s string dominates Hin Leah meets as four winners in a single day set a record. Temulan Leon and Talked About star in feature events while easy mounts and multiple jockeys share in the day’s triumphs. Notable names include Brice as trainer and Saratoga buyouts cited. historic notes reference Santa Anita and Kentucky Derby victors.

Associated. Drage Warren Wright Hinleah Chicago Hla Vandal Ashton Mike Callorelia Menting Temulan Leon Ifina Monandi Freddie Smith

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