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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1939

Page

13

Metz Captures Match Play Laurels in San Francisco

Pin Smiling Dick Metz, reigning star of the winter circuit, won $1000 and a tire in San Francisco after defeating Horton Smith 1 up to claim the $5000 match play open. The 84-hole final featured a dramatic comeback from Metz as he rallied from 3 down early and edged ahead on the thirteenth, with the last hole halved. Metz, on the rise and a protégé of Gene Sarazen, adds prestige and momentum as the season closes.

Ban Francisco Dick Metz Chicago San Francisco Horton Smith Oak Park Metz E. J. Harrison Sarazen Gene Barazen Inler Ecomme Smith Metzman God Mets Mel Delmar Calif Monty Los Angeles Oakland Jimmy Demaret Houston H. J. Harrion Harold’ McSpaden Winchester Mass Mark Fry Jimmy ‘Thomson Shawnee Harry Cooper Sam Snead White Sulphur Springs Ben Hogan Byron Nelson Reading Willie Goggin San Bruno

Father of 377 Children Revealed in Explanations

Longview Texas resident G B Haris employed by an oil company travels 156 miles daily across three states for work. He crosses from Cap City Oll in Arkansas to Louisiana for meals and sleeps in Texas, exposing a life split between Arkansas Louisiana and Texas.

JSS Mse Arkansas Louisiana Texas Statesman City Ark G. B. Haris Theld Longview Capp City Odesix Arkanaane

Vince Dundee Hurt In Wreck At Bloomfield New Jersey

Former world middleweight champion Vince Dundee aged 29 from Belleville and his wife Constance, plus Thomas Gurey of Albany, were injured when their car collided with a railroad passenger train and hurled 200 feet. They were taken to Mountainside hospital in Glen Ridge for X rays. Mrs Dundee was the most seriously hurt. Dundee, born Vincent Taszaro, fought for the middleweight title in 1933. His son Vincent Jr., under seven, was recovering from an appendix operation.

Dundee Wilhaelm Dundes Vincent Taszaro Baltimore Dun

Spills and Sweeps Highlight Sunday Midget Speedway Meet

Fans enjoyed an action packed afternoon at the midget speedway as Wes Sargesser claimed top money by winning the sweepstakes after borrowing two cars from Danny Ramm due to mechanical trouble. Jerry Vandement of Houston escaped harm when his car crashed through the fence and rolled twice. Charley Miller took the silver helmet prize despite his car crashing through a fresh rail during the sweepstakes. In Los Angeles a separate ski meet saw SReldar Anderson of Norway unable to match yesterday’s jumps on a steep man made hill as weather kept attendance under ten thousand.

Poplar Wes Sargesser Saegesser Danny Ramm Jerry Vandement Houston Gob Charley Miller Nick Stuart Los Angeles Los Angeles Coliseum Sreldar Anderson Norway

Marlene Dietrich Stays in Hollywood for Warners

Hollywood gossip notes Marlene Dietrich commits to a Warner Brothers project after Paris delays. Speculation on her next film, possible pairing with George Brent, and reports on Bets Davis, Olivia de Havilland, and Nick Schenck. Other ins and outs include Nolan, Gable contracts, and Beaux Geste plans.

Lovella Parsons U. K Hollywood Paris Marlene Dietrich Dietrich Werner Brothers Marlene Jack Warner Warners Thal George Brent George Ia Thas Bette Davie Vgeta George Ax Zoe Akins Hal Wallin Brent Davis George Washington, D. C Olivia

Bald-Head Punch Mr Trent Takes Liberties

Puppeteer Tommy Trent brings a bald headed Punch with big ears and pop eyes to the Dave Apallon show at the Majestic this week. He edited Punch and Jody text from a library story, has built 28 puppets, taught 26 chorus girls at the Roxy, and is in his twenties with a boxing past. Paulette Goddard enjoys a winter weekend in New York while receiving Hollywood compliments for sportsmanship.

Tommy Trent My. Punch Mr. Punch Trent Dave Apallon Majestic Ady Snow P. and J. Story New York City New York State Punch Jody Roxy Theater New York

Walter Winchell On Broadway notes and saucy quips

Dailless column of light gossip from Walter Winchell on Broadway and New Yorker notes. Items reference Hopkins Senate testimony, Charlie McCarthy, Easton and Bethlehem, Frank Vreeland, Burns Mentie, Jimmy Cannon, and various showbusiness figures with humorous asides and backstage anecdotes.

Harry Hopkins Senate Senator Bailey Hopkins Supreme Court Charlie McCarthy Bailey Charlie Easton Bethlehem Frank Vreeland Paramount Pictures Burns Mentie Jimmy Cannon

Singer's mate dies at bedside from West Coast notes

Saranac Lake New York January 23 Otto Krause husband of Lotte Lehmany a noted concert soprano died after visiting his wife who was speaking from the West Coast to his bedside.

Saranag Lake Nys Otto Krause Lotte Lehmany West Coast Ms Bedside

Apollon Attracts New Faces In Texas Show

Sam Woolford praises Apollon with Tommy Trent headlining in Texas entertainment. He lauds Trent’s five minute showcase and calls the performance a rare theater experience. The review highlights new acts from Dave’s company including Three Oxford boys and Melissa Mason with a variety of comic and musical acts delivering clean, wide appeal entertainment.

Sam Woolford Massa Apollon Tommy Trent Texas Breathless Entertainment Jts Equel Punch and Judys Trent

Tighten Guard on King and Queen

London police increased protection for King George and Queen Elizabeth after a week of bombings blamed on Irish Republican zealots. Extra officers were deployed at Sandringham where the royal couple spent the weekend.

London George Eliabeth Sandringham

Federal Symphony to Perform in San Antonio Monday

The San Antonio Federal Symphony Orchestra conducted by Walter Dunham will present the annual free symphony concert in the Municipal auditorium Monday at 8:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by the city of San Antonio as part of the 1930 38 series.

Federal Symphony San Antonio

Majestic Evening Show Timetable Noted

Fragmentary entry lists a late showing at Majestic with unclear title and schedule details. OCR text mentions times around 12 28 but lacks coherent titles, cast, or venue specifics.

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