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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1940

Page

9

Baylor Villanova Game Talks Move to San Antonio Stadium

Walter P. Napier president of the chamber and Van Anken manager will meet Ralph Watt of Bev Jor university at high director Friday to discuss bringing the Baylor Villanova football game to San Antonio's new stadium on October 19. No site yet set as Villanova’s schedule is in Philadelphia. Wolf was to attend but is detained. The chance of a Southwest Conference game November 2 between Texas A&M and Arkansas remains unsettled. Carl Krueger, chamber football committee chair, is out of town.

Walter P.napier Chamber of Commerce van Anken Chamber Wil Ralph Watt Bev Jor University C. of C. Otic Villanova San Antonio Philadelphia Wolf Texas Aggie Arkansas Carl “Pally” Krueger

Villanova Keeps Site of Baylor Game Open

Villanova outlines 500 alumni gathering as it plans a schedule with Detroit, Winthrop University of Virginia and Baylor on the slate. Discussions touch potential delays for Oregon State and a possible night game November 29 or a day game November 30. Auburn invites a game in Birmingham on December 7.

Philadelphia Wildcats Villanova Ingis Clipper Smith Detroit University of Finvila Baylor Clipper Oregon State Auburn Birmingham

Commercial Leaguers Second Walf Standings Update

The ledger shows Penner's steady form with key players Edwin Kimmey and Lvo Marshall among top performers. A rough midgame brawl between Randolph and Penner's erupted as refs separated players, while Joe Flatagan and Tony Cardana starred for their teams in a 52 to 37 game outcome.

Penner Edwin Kimmey Lvo Marshall Rindalph Duncan Kelly Field Reidoips Miele Fennnt Kaily Wield J Pusean Flolg Olther Maryland Pennsylvania Collene Brackenridge Kansas Manhattan Pandolph Piod Fenner Wataun New York Temple Dubrouters Shiabotin Salsa Avides Benner Beriovides Randulph Pen Rotten Gerald Peille Stewart Pearce

Aggies Face Rice Owls in College Station Thriller

In Southwest Conference play the undefeated Texas A and M Aggies prepare to face the Rice Owls at College Station. Rice has losses only to Texas and Texas Christian yet barely edged SMU last weekend while the Aggies upset Baylor.

College Station Texas Southwest Rice Owls Rice Texas Christian Aggies Baylor Fice Southern Methodist

Women's Golf in Brackenridge Park Handicap Event

Mrs Aubrey Tuttleberg Thursday won with a net 81 in Brackenridge park Women’s Golf association weekly handicap at Riverside park. L Q. Shropshire took second flight with 93 22 14 and won golf ball prize for most one putt greens. Third flight went to Artoll with 1014 at 4. San Antonio Country club hosts two major events Friday with city association nights and team matches at Brackenridge park.

Aubrey Tuttleberg Brackenridge Park Womden Golf Association Riverside Park L. QO. Shropshire Tamar Lindsay Artoll Sant Antonio San Antonio

Sparc Edges DeLucchi In 10 Rounds For Title Fight

Dale Sparc of Olathe wins a ten round decision over Lloyd DeLucchi of San Francisco in a motto boxing event. The bout ends with Sparc securing the victory in San Francisco as part of the night’s boxing card.

Svarr San Francisco Jah Dale Sparc Olathe Cub Lloyd DeLucchi Uisco Nishit

Jackets and Cubs Tie in Academic League Thriller

St Anthony's Yellowjackets edged the San Marcos Academy Cubs 40 to 26 to claim first place in the Academic league after a midweek win over Texas Military Institute Panthers. Martin led St Anthony's with 11 points, Jack Allen and Dar Tobin added seven each for TM blue.

St. Anthony's Yellowjackets San Marcos Academy Cubs Jackets Texas Military Institute Panthers T. Gym San Marcos St. Henry's Thessay Panthers St. Anthony Martin Fran- L—A. Tobin Cisco Childer Bleck

Junior Jackets Triumph in Class A Clash at St. Anthony's

St. Anthony's defeated Harlandale 123 to 21 at St. Anthony's oyn. Pat Kaine led St. Anthony's with eight tries, while Harlandale's top scorer had six.

St. Anthony's Harlandale Pat Kaine

Chicago U Alumni Demand Grid Team Action

Chicago alumni demanded reform in collegiate football after a disrupted revival meeting. A resolution was adopted urging unity within the university community and calling for improved organization and representation of former players.

Woller Chicago U Chicago Imm Busters Move

Rattlers Off to Monterrey for Three Game Series

Coach Masa Simms and St Marys Raiders head to Monterrey for a three game set with Los Diablos Rojo, champions of Mexico City. The Saints beat the Red Devils in a pair of early season games here and aim to extend the streak to five in a row with games Thursday Friday and Sunday.

Masa Simms St Mary's University Raulers Monterrey Los Diablos Rojo Mexico City Saints Red Devils Thuraway

Sam Snead Definitely Open Entry Slamming Sammy Enters Bracken Ridgs

Sam Snead, known as Slamming Sammy, will enter this year’s Bracken Ridgs park 2-hole tourney for a $5000 purse in Bracken Ridgs park. Tourney director Reuben Athaugh confirmed the West Virginian’s participation after earlier health concerns.

Sammy" Snead Snead Jimmy ‘Thomson Bhawnee - On- the - Delaware Reuben Athaugh Ietro Brackenridgs Park Siveail Allaah Frei Cor Coran Ta Seans

Open golf entry expanded to 26 for Texas Open

The Texas Open entry list at Brackenridge Park grew to 26 on Thursday with three more pros added. Pro players Dick Grout of Glen Garden CC Fort Worth Jack Grout of Hershey CC Hershey PA and Bud McKanney formerly of Del Rio now at Scott’s Bluff were confirmed by Tournament Director Reuben Albaugh as representing Fort Worth well in the field.

Brackenridge Park Reuben Albmugh Dick Grout Glen Garden Country Club Fort Worth Jack Grout Hershey Contry Club Hershey Bud McKanney del Rluan Scott's Blut Tick Growt Alumugh Par. Worth

Oakland Makes Bid for Stan Corbett

Oakland California January 16 V A Devincenzi president of the Oakland baseball club awaited an answer from Fitcher Stanley Corbett one of the 9% players declared free agents by baseball commissioner K M Landis to whom an offer was wired Wednesday Devincenzi’s offer to the right handed hurler was approved by Landis offices Corbett was with the Oaks before his sale to Fort Worth

Oakland Calif ING V. A. Devincenzi Oakland Baseball Club Fitcher Stanley Corbett K. MM. Landis Devinicenzi Landis Gorbets The Oaks Fort Worth

Frazier Released by Frisco Seals

Keith Frazier, who had turned down a Salt Lake City Pioneer League managerial post, was released today by the San Francisco Seals in an unconditional move.

Frazier Frisco Seals San Francisco Keith Frazier Salt Lake City

Open Golf Frisco Leads Three at San Francisco Qualifying

In Frisco the Open Golf second round of 38 holes narrows field with Fawson Little Marvin Stahl and Al Kreger leading midround as 10 of 175 players break 72 at Merced course. Notables like Sam Byrd Craig Wood Dick Metz Jimmy Demaret Byron Nelson and Ralph Guldahl trail, while top performers vie for low medal prize and key exemptions.

San Francisco Dan Tzing Yesis Pat Busters Merced Fawson Little Marvin Stahl Lansing Mich al Kreger Adoit Wis Iile Sam Byrd Phiadelphia Craig Wood Marmnaroneck Dick Metz Oak Park Jimmy Demaret Houston George Beer Charles Sheppard Oakland Calif Vito Machado Antioch Call Metz Demaret Byron Nelson Ralph Guldahl Marvin “Bud” Ward Spokane Wash Guidahl Ward Nelson Hiness Los Angeles

Touchdown Club awards spark strong football debates

The annual banquet honors Ki and Kinnick with three awards, while Kavanaugh receives recognition. Jarcin Joh refuses pro football, a stance echoed by Davey O'Brien citing payment concerns versus amateur status.

Deay H.W. Ki Kime Vroukh Kinnick Kavanaugh Touchdown Club Jarcin Joh Davey O'Brien

City League Race for Second-Half Honors In Basket Ball

In City Basket Ball League Rettig teams Union Stork yards beat A 2 Av fraternity 3 to 24 as Stalius Hospital topped SAMSCO 42 to 23 in the opener. Scoring leader Bill Lynch 13 points. Roy Biles 4 for BAMSUO. Other players named include Dixon and Connors with scattered points. referees listed.

Rettig Tehter Union Storkyards A. 2. Av Quink The Vague Stalius Hospital Averard Samsco Five Station Hospital Samsco Blaze Bill Lynch Roy Biles Bamsuo Sinha Geer SY Sagiad Lowe Us Rowel Lynun Pika Koainer Aes Biation Dixon Cimlons Sansco Grisamiuck Dtarges Tueckle Twit

Span-Am Loop Heads Toward Half Season Finish

East Side Rockers square off with Wesley House Five in a Friday Woodlawn gym triple header opener. Fer-Vita Indians battle La Trinidad baseteers as Propret Kill Yellowjackets loom in the finale amid a tight top race. League officials say end of season playoffs will feature first and second place teams after a Tuesday league meeting.

East Side MUL Yellowjackets

Grand Friday Night League Bowling Highlights and Leaders

Fragmentary scoreboard notes show individual leaders like Rodriguez and Knemper with high scores, team names such as Sunshine Cenpin League and Delaware Punch are listed among many clubs, stores, and participants. The garbled text references league results, top spares, and bowling averages across multiple districts and local sponsors.

Pe Wright Spt Tospes Guarantee Shoe Co Seymour's Frost National Baik Calia Hutchins Bros Nevelow Bros TS Price Mer

Pulpo Wins Noggin Bump Contest in Rassle Show

Wrestling results recount Pulpo defeating Chris Zaharias in a wild main event at Walkathon arena. Houry Piers edged Tei Christy in a semifinal, while Mike Manurki beat Babe Zaharias in a chaotic card finale marked by disqualifications and intense holds. Referee Meyers battled officials amid crowd eruptions as fans cheered a brutal night.

Pulpo Puyo Chris Zaharias Houry Piers Tei Christy Mike Manurki Babe Zaharias Fran Walkathon Arena Edl Christy Piers Theyy Mike Mazurki

Sale of Chicago White Sox stock contested by Comiskey trust

The First National Bank of Chicago as executor of J Louis Comiskey estate asks probate court to approve sale of 7500 shares of Chicago White Sox stock, arguing the bank may be required to sell under the will. The sale aims to keep the club in the Comiskey family but requires American League consent and potential bidder suitability review.

Onicago Natonal Bank of Chicago Une J. Louis Comiskey Cotlit Chigago White Sox Clib Comiskey Bank Ag Brustes Pytate Thet Mitcroxts Harry Geabiner Thomas J Sheehan J. Lewis Comiskey Charles Conskey I Dorothy Gracie Loa Conlskey Jeague Thie Teague Shehan White Sox

Jefferson Ponies Edge Brackenridge in Alumna League

Jefferson Ponies defeated Brackenridge Eaplets 34 to 30 while Ted Billygonis led a 23 to 16 win for the Billygonis over Lawier B team in Alamo League action on Wednesday.

Jefferson Ponies Ted Billygonis League View Jefferson Brackenridge Eaplets Billygonis Lawier

Mat Results and Place Names in Texas Report

Fragmented OCR notes list several locations and names including Texas towns Harrisburg, Corton, Ronton and Turol Krauser. Mentions percentages, routes, and team references appear garbled with little readable context or clear outcomes.

Letpet Ter Texas Ronton Turol Krauser Poe Corton Tiutt Maus Matin

Northern Threats Delay At Fort Worth Women’s Golf Meet

Fort Worth January 1 a suvist Anuisen warned of postponement if play did not delay at the Central Texas women’s polo tournament held at Calenial club. Mrs Frank Cioldthwaits of Fort Worth led low gross scores with 4 under par while Mrs Bess Patterson of Dallas posted a 77 amid mixed scores.

Fort Worth Anuisen Norifier Central Texas Calenial Club Frank Cioldthwaits Bess Patterson Dallas

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