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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1940

Page

6

Goggin Man of Hour in Frisco Golf Meet

Goggin, in the hour role, dominates San Francisco match play open rounds reaching quarter-finals with Upset wins over Lawson Little and Clayton Heather. Nelson advances with wins over Klein and Francis as Horton Smith and Dick Metz clash in lower bracket amid upsets. Texas colors shine as Lemarell defeats Fry, providing opening rounds for a 36-hole finale and a $1000 prize.

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Cline's Pass On Pistol Team Named

Washington dispatch reports the National Rifle Association selected a 10 member pistol squad for the Pan American matches in Mexico City February 17 1933. Civilians and servicemen named include Alfred Hemming Harry Reeves Emmet Jones G Huddleston Walter Walsh S Marshat Harold Cline Norman Adair Mitch A Ferguson and C A Brown.

Washington National Rifle, Association Mexico City Alfred Hemming Harry Reeves Detroit Emmet Jones Los Angeles Cpl G. Huddleston Infantry Walter Walsh Ferteran Bureau of Investigations S. Marshat Lima Ohio Harold Cline San Antonio Texas Norman Adair Tucson Arie A. Ferguson Ann Arbor Mitch C. A. Brown Tampa Fla

Polo Meet to Start at 3 Sunday

Weather permitting The Light's annual 12 goal polo tournament will set under way at Brackenridge park at 2 p.m. Sunday where the Raiders and Rainbows will clash. The second game will be played either Monday or Wednesday. Sudden cold prevented the journey's opening Thursday.

The Brackenridge Park Raiders Rainbows

New York Rangers Aim for Nation Hockey Title Run

The New York Rangers and Boston Bruins trail leaders after 27 games as they face a weekend slate including a clash with Toronto and intracity tests. Americans hope for a stronger finish with two weekend games in Toronto and Chicago, while Detroit welcomes New York Americans in a busy schedule preview.

New York Rankere Natio Hockey Barton Brulon Toronto Amerks Chicago Lancers The Associated Press Rational Tencue New York Americans Hershey Cleveland Indianapolis Pittsburgh Syracuse Philadelphia Providence Springfield American Association Omaha Kansas Ciy Wichita Tulsa National League Boston New York Rangers Detroit Chitago International American Sprintfield New Haven American Association St Paul Minneapolis St. Louis

Jacobs Nixes Coast Fight

Eddie Mead, Armstrong manager, planned to promote a Garcia bout in Hollywood but Mike Jacobs, promoting both fighters, refused. Mead aims to move meeting to California. Jacobs cites exclusive contracts and blocks the bout.

New York Eddie Mead Kenny Armstrong Toley Ceferino Garcia Mike Jacobs Mead California Armstrong Pedro Montanez Los Angeles Boxing Commission

Cunningham Tries Again In Seeks First Victory

New York January 20 UPI story outlines Cunningham aiming for his first win in the New York Athletic Club event. The field includes Mason, Graves, Georgetown rivals, and other notable contenders from Maryland, Philadelphia, and New Jersey. The program features indoor and outdoor champions and notable athletes from multiple teams.

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Lanier Leads Brackenridge In Tight High School Clash

Lanier, Brackenridge, and Jefferson high school boys' teams eye round two in a busy Saturday schedule. Lanier, the undefeated leader, faces Brackenridge as Breckenridge lost to the Vols 82-20 Friday. Brackenridge plans a foul‑shooting focus after struggling from the line.

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Cards Reduce Farm System in Baseball Shakeup

Baseball notes recount reductions to several club affiliates as Branch Rickey requests action from National Association officials. Lists include Kilgore Texas Albuquerque New Mexico Cambridge Maryland Caruthersville Missouri Daytona Beach Florida Duluth Minnesota Mobile Alabama Union City Tennessee Washington West Virginia Williamson. Presidents Bramham and Rickey discuss reorganizing farm clubs amid league moves.

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Cooper Bobo Fight Postponed Three Days in Pittsburgh

In Pittsburgh on January 20 1940 the ten round heavyweight bout between Harry Cooper and Harry Bobo was postponed from Monday to Thursday after Bobo cited training delays due to an injured left hand. The bout was to be held at the Gunter hotel with officials of the Southwest Basketball Association and the Brooklyn youngster Cooper involved. Bobo said a San Antonio meeting affected his training.

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Horse Racing at Balmont Bark Dominates Season Opener

The Balmont Bark track hosts the year’s largest opening race program with fourteen features, including the F20,000 Witted Sului and notable entries like Paridiatlic and Parl Leroy. Declarations for the 350,000 Wid. winner dober challenge cup near weekend. owners submit mounts by last Monday for the mile events. Bob's Roya, favored in mud, races against Lucky Ma as Kilverette eyes a Louisville campaign after recent Churchill Downs wins.

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TLC Meeting Chiro Hawks Seguin Report

Seguin June 20 the Texas Hathheran College Bulldogs host Texas Chiropractic College in a run game. Key players Alphons Pinter Evert Holibihy Pate Tintinnas Melvin Nosier and Paul Gros form the lineup as the Bulldogs seek a strong showing in three of four starts this season.

Alphons Pinter Evert Holibihy Pate Tintinnas Orator Aml Geapt Melvin Nosier Paul Gros

Open Dog Field Trials Draw Heavy Houston Entries

Victoria Jan 20 Lone Star Bird Dog association field trials near Goliad featured 12 dogs in the main stake with five stakes run Friday. Amateur Derby saw Malle Sue first and Way Wonder third while Junior Puppy had Doodle Bug lead. Open Derby lists Jack's Ben Hur top and Mally Sue among placements. Open Puppy winner Pap's Prisbie and Amateur All Age results list Texaz Ranger leading with Gear John and Tall Gear Sam close behind.

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Thomas Says He'll Stay at Alabama U

Frank Thomas announced he would remain at the University of Alabama for 1949, ending weeks of transfer rumors linking him to the Brooklyn Dodgers. Speaking before Southern football officials, writers, and fans, he affirmed he would continue guiding the Crimson Tide as coach next season.

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Nagurvil Retains World Heavyweight Title In Ring Match

Associated Press report details Nazurski Houston Bronko Nagurvil defeating Joe Stecher in a world heavyweight bout. Nagurvil won fall one in 19 minutes by body slams, fall two went to Stecher on a toe hold, and Nazurski clinched the match with a three minute fall after a flying tackle.

Associated Press Houston Bronko Nagurvil Falla Minn Joe Stecher Poaml Nebraskan Ina Nagurvil Stecher Nazurski Ernie Dasey Buz Omaha Yvon Reabert

Southwest basketball trio sparks pivotal conference clashes

Three Southwest Conference games heated the race as Baylor upset Texas Tech last night and Arkansas prepared to face Baylor while Texas and Southern Methodist clashed with Texas Christian and Texas A&M at Austin and College Station respectively. Strong performances outlined the stakes and key scorers across the slate.

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College Basketball Scores Across Many Colleges

A scan of college games shows numerous results with varied scores. Teams including Cornell Yale California Southern California Delaware Drake Alabama Washington State Oregon State and many others posted outcomes, reflecting a broad slate of competitions across many conferences and campuses.

Galento’s pants vanish on stage in cowboy mishap

Tony Galento, famed heavyweight, starred in a benefit show titled Two Gut Tony and His Butkarags. He discovered mid performance that his chaps left him with no pants, prompting jokes and frantic search by crew as spectators whispered. The incident added to the comic chaos of a sparsely rehearsed night.

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