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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1939

Page

6

Golf Stars Begin Matches in Frisco $5000 Tourney

San Francisco opens with match play in a $9000 tourney as 32 survivors from qualifiers pair off in the first round to cut to eight by nightfall. Thirty professionals and ten top amateurs entered, with notable pairings and scores listed for early-round action.

Golf Stars San Francisco Cooper S. Nespaden Lakeside Harry Cooper Chicago Harold McSpaden Winchester Mass Byaden Jimmy Demarel Houston Texas Len Walper Washington, D Tawton Little San Franciscan Bill Williamson Los Angeles Williamson Art Doering Jr Stanford University John Bulla Doering Bulla Ziss Marvin Ward Olympis Wash Zell Oklahoma City John Dawson Chicag FA Dudley Philadelphia John Revolta Evanston Byron Nelson Readine Para Benny Goltrin Sag “Prandeen John Perelli Tshus Calif Charles Congdon Tacoma Vorlan Smith Earl Fry Alameda Bam Snead Whitt Sulphur Geetnes Leonard Ieva Springfield Mo EB J Burrison Oak Fork Dh.va Vito Mochine Pleasanton Phoade

Washington Baseball Prospects Go Youthful Under Griffith

Clark Griffith outlines a Washington starting lineup with 22 year old Jimmy Wasdell and 24 year old Geel Travis plus several other young players like Buddy Myer Rick Ferrell and George Case as instructors plan spring training. He notes 16 players will report February 3 and stresses a mix of youth with a few veteran mentors to shape a competitive team for the season.

Bellerim Filadin Washington Baseball Club Clark Griffith Buddy Myer Rick "Ferrell Jimmy Wasdell Griffith Jimmy Minneapolis Geel Travis Buddy Lewis George Case Raft Wright Rob Estalella Duke Barry Charlotte George Welsh Trenton Joe Krakaugakas Ket Chast Reina Montegudo Bucky Harris Rooma Mis

Midget Racing Promoters Prep for Sunday Meet

Promoters finalize plans for Sunday's midget racing program at the Ger Antonied track. Wally Zale and the Offenhouser Special share the track record, with Charley Miller and Dee Toren close behind. About 20 drivers have entries, including Jack Yesits of Los Angeles and Denny Ramm of San Antonio.

Ger Antoniedway Barsier Wally Zale Charley Miller Dee Toren Filbe Ate Tach Jack Yesits Los Angeles Dice Cassey Houston Cecil Zent Wayne Denny Ramm San Antouig Wes Saegesset Marvel Oklahoma City

City League Semson tume a mi we upset at the week

In a tight Thursday night City Basketball League doubleheader Woodlawn gym hosted a 32 to 30 Public Service Abilities win as Samsoq led 17 at the half. Public Service’s Marvin Merkle scored 10 and Sam’s John Drsch ner 15 to pace their teams. Floyd Scott’s 17 pushed Stallion Hospital to a 40 to 35 win over Edgar Tobin, while Rudy Peche poured in 45 for Edgar Tobin. The A. A. fraternity rolled Goodyear Tiremen 63 to 19, keeping pace atop the standings with Stating Hoentts and Edgar Tobin.

Semson Tume A Woodlawn Gym Samsoq Atkies Marvin Merkle Public Service John Drschner Sam Hoentts Edgar Todin Pike Martinez Chrieran Willis I—oster Sanusro Merkel Mills Wendland Eve Sveentiae G

Medicos Upset Internationals In League Showdown

The Second Medical regiment team, the Medicos, pulled off a 45-32 upset over the defending champions International clubmen in a Friday Commercial League clash at Brackenridge gym. Armand Amex led Merisco with 19 points as the Medicos built a 14-point early lead and held on. Easley Service Station defeated Rainbow Courts 58-45, tying for second in the National division with the Monier Plumbers.

Alvision Second Medical Regiment Commercial League Valencie Grocers Alamo Jewelers Ab Brackenridge Gym Miics Utie Medicos Clube Armand Amex Merisco Army Wrecking Crew Raibow Easley Monier Plumbers

Border Conference Cage Race Leaders After Early Play

The Border Conference standings show New Mexico Aggies Texas Tech and Arizona State atop the league after two weeks of play. Tempe and Albuquerque clubs face key matchups as exams pause league action with idle teams and rescheduled games.

EL Paso Thranway Ie New Mexico Aggies Texas Tech Arizona State Tempe Fermere Hardih-Biminona Abilens State College New Mexico Ohgrrama Renalta Mex Aggiee Texan Ter Arion V Sey

Central and St. Ed's Clash In Overtime Thriller

Central Catholic Buttons fell 37-35 in overtime to Hal Wells’ Hot Wells Blue Devils after trailing 36-4 at halftime. The teams meet again Friday night in Austin as Central seeks a return to winning ways in a high school prep clash.

Johnny Kramer Central Catholic Buttons Hal Wells Blue Devils St. Edward's Tive Austin Buttons Hot Wells Key Freddie Cain Shab Hos Elites Cain Replag AsIn Cy Bysyne Thampaon Gay A Dunas Smith Cosy Broasos W. Duders Clarx Migrins Ther Wells Sawyer Othe ‘Hol War Duderstate Robbins

Zivic Burke clash eyed as capital box card in St Louis

Fritzie Zivic the Pittsburgh welterweight and Henry Armsstone prospect faces Jackie Burke of Ogden in a Friday Match makes Callahan show in St Louis. Zivic seeks a fourth straight victory and has beaten Celetion Woods and Manfrello. Archie Moore meets Jack Moran in a 10 round bout. Touchstone signed to Dallas Steers as right handed pitcher from Oklahoma City joins roster.

ST. Louis Jens Pritzie Zivic Pittsburgh Henry Armsstone Jackie Burke Ogden Utah Jack Callahan Ivic Billy Celetion Chick Woods al Manfrello Archie Moore St Louis Jack Moran Cleveland Battler Touchstone Dallas Clay Touchstone Geterah Oklahoma Dallas Steers

Twain Junior High Stuns Washington Irvicus 19 17 Victory

On Twain court junior high Mark Twains class B team defeated Washington Irvicus 19 to 17. Braunfield led scorers with pivotal points while Robert Rodriguez contributed seven for Trot.

Mark ‘Twain Priday Hast Washington Irvicus Braunfield Roberto Rodriguez

McGeever Azteca Top Muny Auditorium Boxing Card

Boxing program features Eddie McGeever of Scranton and Kid Azteca of Mexico in the main event ten rounds with Armstrong title shot on the line. San Antonio card includes three other ten round bouts: Billy Deeg vs Felipe Viliches, Benny Cordova vs KO Borrade, Ricardo Manzanillo vs Kid Brock. Doors open 7:30 pm with brisk ticket sales as promoters Lew Raymond and Andy Niederteiter stage the all star night.

Iris Eddie McGeever Kid Raztrea Ricardo Munozanillo Kil Brock Benny Cordovax K. C. Borrads Billy Deeg Felipe Viliches Henry Armstrong Leh Eddie McGeever Scranton Kid Azteca Mexico Municipal Pauditorium Lew Raymond Andy Niederteiter Vickity Armstrong Lmne San Antonio Benny Gordova KO Borradé Ricardo Mazzanillo Kid Brock Mable Manzanila Brock Cordova Henry Cordova Alamo City Billy Edwards Borvado Viliches

Dallas Ball Club to Change Nickname Steers Itself

Dallas ball club in the Texas league plans a nickname change to reflect a new name chosen by local fans in a Paul context sponsored by President George Schepmann. The move follows decades titled as the Steers and aims to refresh team identity.

George L. Parker Ford Frick National Baseball League Parker Miami Fla Heth Seer Pate Dallas

Hays Defends Edison Stand in Lanier Feud Clash

Dr. G. S. Hays, president of the Los Angeles Heights school board, defends Edison’s decision not to play Lanier amid a feud. Principal R. H. Brewer of Lanier calls the move a slur on Lanier faculty and district officials. Edison cites local opinion about Lanier as grounds for not meeting in football. district leaders say rescheduling would be unlikely and complex.

Edlson-Lanier GS Heys Los Angeles Heights R. H. Brewer Lanier Ellison Brewer Hays Edizon New Braunfels Florenville Pobeet Dr. Hays Ralan

Heights Mules Face Hot Wells Test At Brackenridge Gym

The Atamo Heights Mules seek the Bexar County leapie title with a Friday 5 p.m. clash against Hot Wells at Brackenridge gym. Recent 65-21 win over Edgewood featured Joanne Plumbley scoring 24 points while Harry Tea led nearby scoring, and Edgewood had troubled Hot Wells the night before.

Atamo Heights Bexar County Brackenridge Hot Wells Tonis Credit Harry Tea R. Welmer

Kansas State Faces Kansas In Big Six Basketball Showdown

Kansas State meets Kansas in a feature Big Six game. The Wildcats seek revenge for a 23-29 loss and to move into third place in the standings currently held by Kansas.

Kansas State Kansas

Fleas Move Over for Alex ingia

New York report notes Grover Cleveland Alexander, once a NL pitching star, plans a three week stay at Hubert's museum flea circus near Times Square. The 52 year old recalls battles with Rogers Hornsby and Christy Mathewson, defends off field conduct, and cites a strong win record including 373 victories. He names an all time team with Hornsby, Mathewson and Hartnett among others.

New York Pete Grover Cleveland Alexander Salwarts Hubert's Museum Times Square Christy Mathewson Rogers Hormsby St. Louis Cardinals Alexander Tanny Bonazert Dhurler Mathewson Phillies Pat Moranag Hal Chase Rogers Hornsby Harry Steinfeldt Henry

Sunday Schools Baptist Temple Rout Central in League Game

Sunday Schools Baptist Temple remained unbeat en Friday in the Sunday School League's Thursday division, routing Central 95 to 27 at the Hut Wells gym. Westminster Presbyterian held second by defeating Alamo Methodist 22 to 25 as Huckberry Street Mithouls beat St. Sa Greek Orthodox 29 to 20 in a junior league clash.

Baptist ‘Temple Central Hut Wells Westminster Presbyterian Alamo Methodist Huckberry Street Mithouls St. Sa Greek Orthodox Ack Beers Gass

Lland Raiders Face Austin Club in Lucchese Cup Polo

Lee Aldwell's San Angelo Rainbows reach the Lucchese cup final as Geoff Smith and Nts Liang Ratders lead a strong 18 goal team against George Miller's Austin Club Sour at Miller Field on W W White Rd. Friday at 2 30 p m with riders Charley Wrightsman Roy Barry and Hugh Fitzsimons. Miller backs Don Groesinger Clyde Palmer and Billy Brata. A next week series kicks off with The Light's trophy. Another 2 30 p m Friday tilt at Harbord Field features Blues and Shamrocks in a consolation match after first round losses.

Lee Aldwell San Angelo Miller Don Groesinger Clyde Palmer Billy Brata San Antonio Pato Club Harbord Field Blues and Shamrocks Lucchese Consollaton

College Cagers By the Axsaciarcacerns

A scrambled OCR page lists numerous college basketball matchups and scores from various schools including San Antonio, Villanova, Georgetown, Lovela, and Western Maryvned. Mixed team names and erratic spellings suggest a compiled results table with multiple game scores such as 0, 33, 37, 30, 28, and 43, plus additional entries like Jolm'n Mindy 44 and Northwest Missouri 40. The fragment ends with an unrelated classified ad urging business growth and adwriting services.

Axsaciarcacerns Mary San Antonio Hardine Hirewnans Villanova Atten University Georgetown Lovela College Engrave Stata Vinite Ity Stu Ridge Slenandoah Weathrm Union Pearts “Ture Jolm'n Mindy Allenbure Ares Aling Witton Trach Riponino Ati

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