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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1940
Page
5
Cincinnati sports writer Leo Smith reports a split fan poll on Ernie Lombardh. Some want to keep the star, others favor trading him as the team weighs a 1990 contract and a possible salary conflict.
Baltimore January notes reveal Bimelech leading a record nomination of 138 three year olds for the Pimlico Preakness May 1. The field includes last year’s top juveniles and notable entrants from Mrs Parker Corning, Mrs G C Payton, and John Hay Whitney camps, with millions in earnings among the entrants. Bimelech is the winter book favorite for the Triple Crown, as owners chart a strong, star laden lineup for the mile and three sixteenths race.
Lou Hertenberger, former Rice Institute coach and mentor, resigned in the school’s coaching shakeup after last season. He has been named a factory representative for an automobile concern and will continue to reside in Houston.
Texas Open golf manager Reuben Albaugh searches for luck charms to secure good weather for the Brackenridge course February 8 to 11. Four entries for the $5000 tournament arrive from amateurs and professionals, including Lieut. P. M. Cochrane and Edison Steele among others.
AHoops preview outlines Rice Owls schedule against Southern Methodist, Texas A&M, Arkansas and Baylor this week at Houston Coliseum. It notes Rice and Texas lead the league with four wins, five key players atop scoring charts, and a potential title run amid strong Baylor and Arkansas challenges.
Fragmented OCR lists hockey results including New Turk Rangers 4 Creton 2 and others with numerous garbled team names. Also references to international and American association matches, plus scattered city and schedule notes.
In a Sunday triple header St Georges beat St Pavel’s to tie for the Parish basketball lead with St Henry’s, who defeated Aucred Heart 32 to 25. St Francis downed St Ann’s 28 to 23. upcoming games include A Z A fraternity teams from local and Dallas groups.
Denver, June 22 07 Unbeaten in eight years of competition Senator Crawford a 1 year old gelding at Spindletop stables Lexington Hyds retiring to a thousand acre field of Kentucky bluegrass The horse owned by Mrs M F Yount Lexington made its last showing at the National Western livestock and horse show A retirement ceremony closed the event with 300 in attendance The horse wore a blanket of 30 gardenias and 70 orchids led by trainer R C Planery Other remarks cited Youth challenges and a tally of 160 blue ribbons and 58 championships for Senator Crawford The show also featured Five Minutes to Midnight as its last ride and other rodeo events with champions named in bareback bronc and steer riding
Buddy Reuter, commodore of the San Antonio Boating Association, was appointed a vice commodore of the Texas outboard group by State Commodore C. B. Sherry at Waco. The Charro Days regatta is set for Brownsville in February with other vice commodores listed and Ruth Herring named secretary-treasurer. Tulane to play Rice in New Orleans as part of fall SouthWest Conference schedule with Georgia and Louisiana Normal also appearing on the partially completed slate.
Oswald Rodrigues and Benny Alvarado start for Veir Gret basketball as the Tn Mer Braves open the second round of the city series at Brackenridge gym. Brackenridge Eagles face the Tech Bulls after the 8 p.m. opener. Adjustments move Rodrigues to guard, Alvarado to forward, Saldana and Hernandez swap spots, and Ashby to replace Hil. A practice game at Jefferson gym features Jetl Mustangs versus Harlandale Indians at 4 p.m.
Alamo League Two teams scheduled at 4 p m Monday for a Brackenridge Bagies clash while Tech Billygoals Peacock Fowla and Lanier Vokitos meet at Woodlawn gym. A Bagies win could create a first place tie with Tonies, who hold three wins and one loss.
Austin College Kangaroos travel to Brownwood for a midweek Texas Conference clash against the Howard Payne Yellow Jackets. The game is part of a two-game set and marks the league’s third weekend of play, with Abilene Christian and Texas Wesleyan among leaders.
In a Saturday night defensive game Oregon State edged Idaho to seal its sixth win. Oregon beat Washington 47 32 to move into a second place tie with Washington State. Stanford and Southern California won to stay atop the northern and southern divisions respectively as California and UCLA slipped in nonconference play.
Top honors in two divisions of the Team shooting event are announced with Stan Ford and others noted. Winners include John Frost and a 1450 score in the all-bore division. The club plans its annual dinner and meeting at the Gunter Hotel with state and regional affiliations listed.
Owners shipping prized Texas bird dogs to Blessing for the Houston Bird Dog Association's Gulf Coast field trials begin Thursday. The Lone Star association's event in Gallad concluded with the shooting dog trial canceled due to two inches of snow. Gold Dot, owned by D. W. McDaniels of Houston, won first. Tall Gear John, BR. A. Johns of Austin, second. Okemah, R. L. Edwards of San Antonio, third.
The report notes an alumni group backing five year athletic scholarships at North Carolina Brate College, a NFL committee pushing Detroit sale talks with minor details, and agent moves including Beny Bell to Cleveland. It also covers Santa Anita and Hialeah stakes wins, Pan American swimming, Philadelphia skater Jane Vanehn's title, and Parker Ball of Cleveland Rams as a noted NFL figure.
Promoter Lawrence Baldesarelli calls off the boxing show scheduled for Monday night at Walksthun arena due to cold weather and his father’s death. Main event fighters Toby Filara Rosa and Joey Palomo were withdrawn. The same principal will be retained for the next card.
Billy Patterson, ex Baylor star and Chicago Bears quarterback, argues pro football won’t come to the Southwest soon. He cites the need for large crowds and star salaries, noting North audience sizes and the old college try among pros, and doubts the region’s market capacity for big-time salaries.
Babe Ruth, famed figure of modern baseball, expresses doubt about a return to the game as age, injuries, and time press on. He reflects on his peak years with the Yankees, contemplates postcareer paths, and notes his current routines while acknowledging the toll of long seasons and the lure of other work.
Fort Worth reports Texas League owners expressing appreciation for Jack Zeller and Jake Alz, signaling support as the league opens the season. The Tigers, tied to Zeller as general manager, and Alz, part of the De Spring chain, receive commendations amid league changes and a warmer South climate factor.
Luncheon and tournament for Willow Springs and Duncan field women's golf association, set for Tuesday at Willow, has been postponed. The event was to be held Monday afternoon but was halted due to scheduling concerns and venue arrangements.
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