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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1939

Page

5

Rainbows Draw Bye Into Finals Of Polo Tourney

Losers meet in Friday polo action as the Lucrhése cup tournament reaches finals at Miller field. Smith's Llano Rescers beat the Blues 10 7 while San Angelo defeated the Greens 12 7, with key plays by Smith and Aldwell's squad shaping the results.

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Toledo Heidelberg Basketball Ends With Confusion

In Tiffin Ohio on Wednesday night Toledo University and Heidelberg played the score 48 to 47 in favor of Toledo. A late free throw by Willard Swihart was counted as the winning point but a re-check of the official scorebook showed it was the tying marker. Heidelberg officials said a post season figure might be considered.

Tiffin Ohio Dan Teledo University Heidelberg Toledo Rockets Teadlack Willard Swihart Telede Ceater Rex

Syracuse Tops in Shutout Victories

New York report notes the Syracuse Chiefs lead the International League with 14 shutouts for the season, while Montreal grounded into 126 double plays. James Gleeson of New York led with 50 doubles and Ollie Carelegie of Buffalo hit 43 homers as top league figures across Rochester Toronto Buffalo clubs.

New York Syracuse Chiefs Montreal James Gleeson Newary Voetsch Rochester John Hopp Joseph Ganterbein Toronto Ollie Carelegie Buffalo

Medicos and Club Tangle in Brackenridge doubleheader

The Invernationa Cibbmen meet the Second Medical Regiment in a Brackenridge gym double header tonight. Rainbow Courts faces Easley Service Station in the opener while Sam Asher and Willard Gerdes figure in early action, with Ted Calhoun seeking to break the scoring tie. Jummy Grimsinger, a veteran from the Commercial league, joins Rainbow.

Invernationa Cibbmen Brackenridge Gym Rainbow Courts Easley Medicos Valentiin Grocers Ciuamen Sam Asher Alamo Jewel Willard Gerdes Ralptinw Ami Ted Calhoun Abvision Rainbow Five Jummy Grimsinger Star Everd Binger Drug Tears

Carrizo Springs hosts 16-team basketball tourney

Carrizo Springs hosts the second annual invitation tournament on Friday and Saturday January 2021 in the gym with 16 teams. Eagles Pass, Big Wells, Asher ton, San Felipe, Dilley, La Pryor, Del Rio, Pearsall, Caterina, Brack etville, Cotila, Camp Wood, Uvalde, Yancey and Canizo Springs vie for the crown last year won by Eagle Pass.

Carrizo Springs Hagle Pass Eagle Pass Big Wells Asherton San Felipe Dilley la Pryor del Rio Pearsall Caterina Bracketville Cotila Camp Wood Uvalde Yancey Canizo Springs

Browns May Remove Screen After Ruth Era Reflected

BT. LOUIS January. The Browns consider removing the pavilion screen that Babe Ruth helped inaugurate decades ago at Sportsman's Park. Bill DeWitt, vice president, says the device may affect home run totals and will review past records and 1939 season stats to decide. Reds adjusted Grasley Field in 1937 38 boosting homers. Browns seek similar data before acting.

BT. Louis Jan. I Sportsman's Par Babe Ruth Newark Yankees Ruth J Bill DeWitt Browns Cincinnati Reds Center Field Grasley Field Reds

Babe Ruth Reflects on 60 Home Run Season Record

Babe Ruth, in a public chat, doubts this generation will surpass his 60 home runs in a season. He recalls rivals, his health, and the joy of the record while noting ball and pitching changes may affect future tallies. He also muses on Polo Grounds versus other parks and his desire for a managerial post someday.

New York Babe Ruth Hineelf Duke Ruppen Babe Folo the Giants Man O'War Polo Grounds Brice Wan Greenberg Lowr Gehrig Rome

Duke Coach Wade Criticized Over Rose Bowl Aftermath

Harold Scherwitz notes continuing debate over Wallace Wade’s conduct after Duke’s Rose Bowl loss to Southern California. Critics allege he refused a handshake with Doyle Nave and insulted him, while others defend him as the heat of the moment. Los Angeles writers are accused of unfair sensationalism in reporting.

Wallace Wade Duke Southern California Wade California U.S Solid South University of Southern California Doyle Naver Los Angeles Roek Toyle Nave

Basketball's Fiftieth Birthday Nearing This Friday

The article notes basketball will reach its 47th birthday this Friday. It traces the sport from Dr. James Naismith's 1891 invention at Springfield College to peach basket goals and quick growth. It highlights basketball's rise in organized play and high paid air missions compared to other sports.

Sparta Texas Baseball League San Antonio Kennel Club John W Rome James Naismith Springfield Mass

Ramblers Rally Past Humble in Narrow Victory

Randolph's Ramblers defeated Humble Oilers 40 to 34 at Ingleide field. Joe Flaniagan led with 19 points as the Ramblers earned their second win of the season. Next, they host the Bchiemer Mountainours in Randolph gym for a revenge game Saturday night.

Randolph FKL Rewahlers Humble Oilers Ingleside Joe Flaniagan Buard Agai Filerace Lacy Oijers Ramblers Bchiemer Mountainours Lhe Randolph Gym Fijers

Beal Jester Resigns From Raine Department After Decade

The Austin Jam reports Beal Jester resigned as assistant executive secretary of the Raine department, effective April 1. The commission accepted the move and noted his shift to private business. Beal Jester’s replacement and formal announcement were discussed at the meeting.

Austin Jam Game ‘Commission Beal Jester Raine Department Hey Weld

Lackey Shines in 28-26 Decision Over Lanier

Ray Lackey led Brackenridge Eagles to a 28-26 victory over Lanier in a hard fought city league first round game. The packed Lanier gym witnessed a tight thriller as Brackenridge seized first place with disciplined defense and precise finishing while Lanier’s box-zone pressure failed to shake the leaders.

Lackey Lanier Lesh Drackenridge Bamber Ye Eseevieeues Jefferson Burbank Cis Seviveeees Jefferson Mustangs Thureday Brackenridge Eagles Jeffs Mustang Gyai Voks Nto Ed Voks Vak Boyd Eagles Billy Dreiss Ray Lackey Genny Myer Joe Bob Markeble Nemo Herrera Bla Martinez

Kilgore Defeats Texas Christian Intraoral Champs 48 to 40

Kilgore College defeated Texas Christian University 48 to 40 with Kilgore forward Bayer scoring 14 points and Judy Trelson leading the Frogs with 19. The Bulldogs built a 5-5 tie to 17-11 at halftime and pulled ahead 28-26 late in the game as Tony Cardona threatened from the sidel ine before the final buzzer.

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Brackenridge Eagles Lead City in Temple Tournament Bid

Brackenridge Eagles, atop the city standings with three wins and no losses, earned a Temple basket ball tournament bid. They will have a first round bye and travel Saturday morning to meet its opponent, with other invited teams including Waco Cleburne Austin Belton Georgetown and Little River. The Spanish American League meets Thursday night at 8 p.m. in the YMCA with each team to send a representative.

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