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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1939

Page

3

Carswell Sparks Rice In 39-31 Conference Win

Frankie Carswell, Rice Owls sophomore, starred with five field goals helping Rice beat Southern Methodist 33-31 in a tense finish. The next night he scored 22 as Rice edged Vera Christian 44-41 to surge atop the league. Carswell led Rice with 57 points through the week.

Felix R McKnight Dallas Frankie Carswell Frankie Southern Methodist Methodists Thema Rice S. MM. U Aled Carswell Guy Dougherty Bill Newell Cartwell Vera Christian Franchese EICE S. Baylor Carswell Ricemen Baylor Texas Texas Christian Fort Worth

Wyoming U Wins After Arbitration of Border Strikes

Denver Swiss 23 arbiters settled a threatened players strike between Wyoming and Colorado over pay as both teams chase first place in the Rocky Mountain Big Seven. Wyoming stars Jew Young and Clarence Kuiper were expected to play in Boulder after quitting the team over an employment dispute but later rejoined, Wyoming beating Denver 44 to 32 for its third conference victory while Day contributed seven field goals.

Wyoming U Denver Wyoming Colorado Boulder Jew Young Clarence Kuiper Cowboys Dileh" Day Young

Seabiscuit Set for Santa Anita Six-Furlong Showdown

Seabiscuit trained for Saturday's six furlong Santa Anita handicap field worth 16 000 dollars at Santa Anita Park. Leading rivals include Rye Beach Airflame Dogaway Speed 14 Spare Leading Ariel and Honey Cloud. Sweet Nancy dominates Banarn Susuana stakes, paying 14 20 and 450 to place and show in mud.

Los Angeles Charles S. Howards Sante Anita Park Santa Anita Tom Smith Rye Beach Airflame Dogaway Speed 14 Arable Honey Cloud Norman Ghurch Sweet Nancy Gyele Ciencia Wan Morsilng Breeze Yard

Thirty Invited To Segain State Tournament Event

Thirty invitations have been sent to entrants in the T A A Florida state women s basketball tournament to be held in Texas Lutheran College gym February 17 18 First to accept was arosky High school The Fear Brewettes and Taylor Gree Devils among early entrants.

Mtrants Texas Lutheran College Arosky High School Fear Brewettes Teylor Gree Devils

Pitt and AAU in Track Row at Pitt

Pittsburgh January 23 An AAU ban blocks Pitt athletes from open meets next month. The Allegheny AAU regional committee voted 6 1 to withhold travel permits for Woodruff and other Panthers to compete in Millrose Boston and New York meets due to missing travel permit paperwork. Pitt coach Carl Olson says if AAU bans stand they must seek other competition.

Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh Johnny Woodrull A A. U's Allegheny Mowatt Association Mus Woodruff Millrose Penn A. C Boston A. C New York A. C Pitt Carl Olson A.A. U Ite Olson A. Alt

Budge and Vines Set for Fifthteenth Battle in Baltimore

In Baltimore tonight Don Budge and Hillsworth Vines meet in the fifteenth leg of their transcontinental pro tennis tour with Budge holding a 10 to 4 lead after 14 matches. In Skaters Win ware a touring United States amateur team beat Antwerp 5 to 2 in an exhibition, leading 2-1 after the first period and adding two more in the second.

Andware United States Bue Antwerp

Selkirk Sets Yanks Benched Battle For Keller Spot

Selkirk warns Charlie Keller he must fight for a bench spot with the Yankees beside Joe DiMaggio and Tom Henrich. He reflects on 1957's tough break, praises teammates like Joe Gordon Wes Ferrell and Gehrig, and notes the club aims for a pennant under the late Col. Ruppert’s shadow.

St, Petersburg Fila New York Yankees Charlie Keller St George Selkirk Joe DiMaggio Tom Henrich Belkirk Tuth Frank Crosetti Yankees Joe Gordon Wes Ferrell Gou Gehrig Ta Lefty Gomez Anather Red Ruffing Buddy Rogar Keller Newark Athens Col Jacob Ruppert Owaer The Yankers Seliirk Pismiss Ruppert New York

Week End Sports Recap From Anpociind Toons And Track Highlights

A scrambled sports brief covers multiple track and field and college games. Notable results include Wayne Xahin’s third place in a team tourney, Jocky Siddall’s double wins, and various relay and dash showings. The piece notes Pan-American swimming, A. A. U. four man champions, and several college basketball and track performances across New York and Pittsburgh regions.

Thy Anpociind Toons Flea Wayne Xahin Tine Naysh Alake Jocky Siddall Jeenomowor Kiddle Aehroeder Reno St. Patl Robin Lee Pau Andrey Bucky John Boriecan Pittchurch Pittsyareh University Allegheny Mountain Association Rey City Fordham York U Princeton Seton Hell Dickinson Dackwaneille Fie Warold“Toeh' Williams Pittsburgh Dack Daniel Princeton Sist University of Florida Huenos Aires United States Awit Mers Peter Fick Katherine Eawls Thompson Jeanne Lauerheimer Daytona Benet Fis Bernard Cempanaville Providenee Aversee Aliade City Sherman Howes Boston Deforta Hunter Jett Fru Philadelphia Femple i Peon State Dartasaulh Pennaylyaola Yale Pelochion Columbia Cornell Solre Dame Cometuk Paul Lanova Georgetown Ohio State If Army Sinain Whsemuele Michigan Navy Wixsoarl Clennun Alahena Yateoet Tennessee AQ Kentucky Teese

Falfurrias Golfers Name 1939 Officers

Falfurrias January 24. Directors and stockholders of the Falfurrias Golf association and the Falfurrias Golf club have elected officers for the year. Directors include W. S. Barnes J. G Norris L. L Crabb J. W Wilcott R L Schultz M B Orth and J R Scott Jr with B D McIntyre taking Orths place. Barnes is president Schultz treasurer and Bent secretary and treasurer. The association recently purchased land for the course and brush clearing has begun.

Falfurriag Palefurrias Golf Association Falfurrias Golf Barnes J. G. Norris L. L. Crabb J. W. Wilcott Rl, Schultz

Camp Followers Admit Decision Lewis Chance

LAWTON CARVER reports from Bummitt New Jersey that John Henry Lewis, facing Joe Barrow Louis in Madison Square Garden for 15 rounds, is seen as a fading challenger. Locals and supporters express confidence, arguing Lewis’s speed and experience may carry him to a decision, though odds favor Louis and a long bout seems unlikely for Lewis.

Lawton Carver Bummit N. J J. Henry Lewis Sow Perforce J. Barrow Louis New York Madison Square Lewry Louis J Camp John Henry

Parish basketball league results from Central Catholic gym

Parish teams Bt Francis St Marys and St Henrys trailed in Sunday games with St Marys and St Francis sharing leadership. Bt Francis beat At Peters 35 27 as St Marys edged Our Lady of Guadalupe 31 24 aided by Vorpahl four baskets and Richter late baskets. Bt Henrys defeated Sacred Heart 48 20 amid a tense finish. numerous players listed for St Francis Bt Peter's Sacred Heart St Marys and St Henrys with various point tallies and rosters provided.

Bt Francis St. Mary's St. Henry's St. Francis Ted Bt Francis Downing At. Peter's St Mary's Our Lady of Guadalupe Vorpahl Richter Henry’s Sacred Heart St Francie Poa St Fetern N. Oblatt Bisesey T Myera Moarchior Catalina Jake Obeatt Tne Otro A. Coinling Peter's Indmilan McBreaty Fesveere Morales Marty Jungman Dempsny Vidal Margo Hoteler Beoret Aralth Hana St. Henry's Brown Morty Guadalage Cardona Kinunar Dy Bons TV Abtek Gonealen Verpalt Rocce Goy Modrignaz Tehiar Marces Behott Behmidt We Rienter Duadalupe —Aaerern Roger Hernando Rudy Mernanden Oeleiaas Mar Favelt Lume Acoree Sats

Ice Hockey Results From National on New Potas Angers

National on New Potas anger Montreal 3 New York 3 Chicago 4 Tolernationsl american field 2 New een Fiesishis 7 Steelgave erica 201 Minntapolis 3 Paul 2 Bi Louie Tulsa ONG Ts SoMAMLE Ameria Aspacietton Wieblte at St. Paul No games scheduled listed.

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Two Torrid Tussles at Brackenridge Gym This Week

Brackenridge gym hosts two key games as Commercial league action nears midseason. Monier Plumbers aim to halt Omala fraternity in a National division showdown, with Piealy fuel to push a three way tie with Omala and Fasley service station if victorious. Alamo Jewelers meet Valencia Grocers in the nightcap for a possible berth as league play closes. Jewelers seek rebound after a loss to Grocers, while Grocers edged by International clue star Ray Lackey who capped his high school career in Temple tournament. Ed Woodjee, six time standout, has joined the Plumbers, and Tony Carione of Lanier You may see action for Valencia.

Brackenridge Gym Ed Woodjee Eagle Five Plumbers Tony Carione Valencia

Ali Baba Faces Purple Flash In Wednesday Wrestling Card

Rassling fans will see Ali Baba, the squat Turk with a handlebar mustache, clash with the Purple Flash Wednesday night. The Flash boasts a colorful career and a 40 Savage bank in two straight falls, part of a national elimination tournament to crown the heavyweight champion. Mike Mazurki meets Humberto in the semi final, Olaf Swenson opens the show against Bhu Pinder, a wicky Hindu.

Ali Baba Juan Rumberto Purple Flash Flash Daniel Boone Savage Humberto Mike Mazurki Olaf Popeye

Pryor Sharing Main Event Top Bout Headlines Night

Promoter Kinky Flores announces a 10 round main event featuring Frankie Hughes at 145 pounds versus Tetre Haute styled rival from Mexico City with a semis and special bouts on the card. Wealty Pryor meets Battling Anolra in a six round featherweight clash and Bit Wiloughby faces Bat Games in a Monterrey bantam special. The show unfolds at the International Arena on Camaron Street with forecasts of rain and a turnout for Pryor’s first semi final.

Frankie Bughes Tetre Haute Mexico City Wealty Pryor Uariandale Battling Anolra Nuevo Lareds Wiloughby Terme Haute Bat Games Monterrey Sehax Alan Gonxaler Red Roberts Corpus ‘Christ Terry Young John Er. Tims Mace Inter- Tailonsl Arena Camaron Street Cecil Kozads Frankie Hughes Wesley Pryor Kinky Flores International Logada-Hughes Pryoy Andra Nurvo Laredo Harlandale Hurricane Bl"willoughby Tampico Kid Battling Gomez Trmplea

Loyola Drops Non-paying Basketball Season Ends

Loyola Los Angeles suspends its basketball program for the season due to budget overruns and lack of a home court. Graduate Manager Luddy Bremner says the team may not abandon the sport and campus activities will try to keep it alive. Last night Loyola lost to Southern California 47 32.

Los Angeles Luning Bt. Mary’s University of San Francisco New Mexico Mines Southern California Santa Clara Anche Luddy Bremner Aport Inter Tme Lorola

Randolph Field Rambler Cage Night Opens Rivalry

A big Randolph Field basketball card features two strong girls teams and the Rambler squad in a double appearance. The program starts at 7:30 PM with the Rambler, their only loss this season to Schreiner, followed by the Pearl Brevettes facing Texas Lutheran College. Admission is 25 cents for the three games.

Randolph Mind Rambler Randolph Field Hunger Rambler Schreiner Tissling He Finck Cigarmen Seay the Pearl Brevettes Gan Antonio Gla Tex Lutheran College Filers Fide California Tnen & Randolp jcTors Ramblera Henger Asn Herdiplattera Squadron Blwenlert Brewettes Texas Lutheran College Bullets Woodlawn Gym Thrullaria Alamo Jewelry Randolph Field Ramblers

Wayne Sabin Wins Three Straight in Miami Tennis Final

Wayne Sabin of Portland Oregon captured his third consecutive victory over Gene Makia of Los Angeles in the Miami-Bilimersney final, winning 4-6 3 4-1 after earlier wins at Tampa and Orlando. Planting season underway with ads for plants and trees.

Gorat Gables Fig Wayne Sabin Portland Ore Gene Makia Los Angeles Ner Don Budge Ney Sabin Mako Tampa Orlando

S Anthony's Wins Over Tobin Cagers In City League game

S Anthony's defeated Edgar Tobin Surveyors 42 to 28 in a City League matchup. Tim Fanning led Anthony's with 11 points as BG Anthony's secured the win.

S. Anthony Tobin Bart Manning Meter Jom Durkin Sammon Cort C. Peche Gourley Rudy Ferhe Ray Peche

Pittsburgh Pirates Sign 31 Players for 1839 Campaign

Pittsburgh reports 31 contracts in hand for the 1839 season after a weekend draft. President W and Benawanger announce signed deals with infielders Jack Juelich and outfielder Pern Lee Hell. Juelich, drafted from Rochester, played second and third base in the International League and hit .202.

Pitsburgh Pittburgh Pirate Mumber Benawanger Jack Juelich

Florida Signs Coach at Pitt to lead Gators football

Gainesville fin Jat 23 0 Florida today ended its search for an offensive minded football coach naming Harold Joab Williams as head coach. The state board of control described Williams as football coach and Josh Cody in charge of Mor Ida qbloles for three years as head coach. Williams would handle the Florida backfield and be given Tutt mulherity. No other notes were assigned the Pillarback of 1980 1080 end B30.

Gainesville Fin University of Florida Kirg Harold Joab Florida

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