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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1939

Page

13

Baer Expects Bit of Fight From Nova

Albuquerque dispatch records Mazie Baer predicting a disciplined showcase against rising contender Log Nova in a likely heavyweight title eliminator. Baer boasts confidence in a decisive victory before resuming his pursuit of another title bid after recent disappointments.

Baer Nova Albuquerque Mazie Baer Wizny Adonis Prise Ring Log Nova An.ds Weroe Chasiplan Pacific Coast Fmn

British champ in comeback after maternity break

London, Jan 24. Mrs Dorothy Hould Little Wimbledon champion in 1984 and 1987 will return to international tennis this season after a year out. Now a mother of four, she has been contemplated as captain of the 1939 British Wighton Cup team to face the United States. She may not accept but will try for the team and aim to regain Wimbledon title.

London Dorothy Hould Little Fayolf Little United States America Mira. Little

Sunday Schools Boost Evangelism Game at Hot Wells Gym

Sunday schools from First Evangelism, Mexican Christian Institute, Woodlawn Methodist, and Pilgrim Congregational prepare Tuesday division matchups at Hot Wells gym. The program opens at 6 p.m. with an initial event.

Themexican Christian Institute Woodlawn Methodist

Alamo and Valencia clash sparks riot at gym

A league game between Alamo and Valencia ended 51 to 29 as a fight erupted under the basket. Police halted the disturbance, Victims bore black eyes and bruises while Giordano and Rowe were noted among injured bystanders. A protest from Guerrera of Valencia and a Friday meeting to investigate the incident followed.

Garrett Alamo ‘Fewelry Valencia Brackenridge Alamo Arthur Vidal Carl Didters Mel Benavides Grocers Dietzel Squatty Rowe Jay Wiggins Peer Keho Guerro Boyd Horn Guerrers Dick Bord Monier Plumjbers Oumala Fraternity Onisla Frat Moader Tohmtamg Gramwire Patton Ormin Mo 'Falencia Alamo Thy Wighae Rowe Jomez

Louis Henry Lewis Set for 18 Round Madison Square Garden Bout

New York January 24 In an all star heavyweight matchup Joe Louis challenger John Henry Lewis completed their training for an 18 round battle Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden. Lewis walked two miles after breakfast in Summit New Jersey. Louis relaxed at Pompton Lakes New Jersey as promoter Mike Jacobs planned weigh in figures and predicted ticket sales exceeding 1000000. Louis weighed about 200 1 2 pounds while Henry Lewis weighed around 183 1 4 pounds.

New York INS Joe Louis Joby Henry Lewis Madison Square Garden John Henry Summit N. J Alate Athletic Commigion Mike Jacobs Jacobs Highat

Brandt Wins Sweepstakes City Amateur Championship

Brandt Jr. displayed top form to win the Brackenridge city amateur sweepstakes on Monday. He posted a one under par 70, edging Jimmy Mar ign and Charles Klein who tied for second at 74. Morgan sparked the event with six birdies as the field battled over the Brackenridge course.

Une Brandt Jr Brackenridge “Park Brandt Jimmy Marign Charles Klein Tis Jhungell Brackenridge Fie Morgan Missn By & Haif Meh

Monterrey Cagers Visit M C S in Early International Match

Monterrey Nuevo Leon team EL Parventr plans first international league game of the year against Mexican Christian Institute squad, aiming to avenge a prior Monterrey trip loss. Returning players include Chicky Rodriguez, Valencia Grocers alum, and several Gallardo and Yanez family members.

Halles Republic of Mexico EL Parventr Monterrey Nuevo Len Chrissian Institute Weal Lanier Echool M. C Antonians Lon Monterey Joe Chicky") Rodriguez Valencia Grocers Ace Fernando Hernandez Luis Rodriguez Jesse Galinds Jesse BR Tharra Elias Reegalado George Yanez

Shock troops plan works for LIU

New York January 4. Long Island University basketball relies on a two-tier "shock-troop" system to power a string of decisive wins. Coach Bee credits relentless pressure and early rotation as key to sweeping rivals from the Middle West, the Far West and the South, while stressing skill development to ensure baskets outpace opponents.

George Newman Datmy Kaplowicz Mike Sewitch Six-Wan Sophognores Ossie Schechtman Cy Lobelio Joe Shelly Irving Zeltiin Aol Schwarts Bee Onrline Live Brooklyn School

Fight results from scattered boxing bouts across major cities

A jumbled fight results list shows fighters from Pillsquran to Philadelphia with multiple knockouts and decisions. Names like Judy Per rac Tan, Al Rollo, Curve Cantiloux, Arm and Bicilin appear amid city tags such as New York Chicago Minneapolis and Newark.

Pillsquran Sammy Angot Fashing Ngton Judy Perrac Tan New York Mickey al Rollo Chicaco Alex Kettles South Bend Ind Clawacs Brown Chicac Diew Toronto Curve Cantiloux Canuds Philadelphia Miami

Texas Tech Open to Southwest Conference Bid

The Texas Technological College board resolution reveals willingness to join the Southwest Conference if permission is granted. The document, praised by Fort Worth officials, says Texas Tech would accept election as a member and participate under conference rules.

Dallas INS Texas Technological College Lubbock Sever Fort Worth Texas ‘Technologicen) College Southwest Rouseythes

Brewettes face injury hit in rough cage loss

Randolph field game saw Pearl Brewettes fall 34 to 32 to Lutherin College gals. Louise Barnes broke a collar bone and may miss rest of season. manager Vie Schultz doubts return before season end. Next they host Thrall in Woodlawn gym amid lineup concerns. Dorothy Vickers sparked late comeback for Lutherin.

Pearl Brewettes Randolph Field Hatgard Texas’ Lutherin College Gals Louise Barnes Miss Barnes Vie Schultz Brewettes Woodlawn Thrall, & Power East Texas Randolph Field Ramblerz Pearl T Melce Dorothy Vickers

City League triple header features Hospital quintet and Utilities

In a Tuesday night city league bill at the podlawn gym the top clash pairs Station Hospital quintet against Public Service Utility, with a 8:30 p.m. main game following an 7:30 opener between Edgar Tobin’s Surveyors and Goodyear Tiremen. The program also lists A Z A Fraternity men and Rams teams, with key starters named for Pill Rodlers and Utility stars Mivin Merkel Kenneth Wendin Gene Heye Bill Helioen and Advan Aller guard. The Hayblers opened with a 58 37 win over Fine Cigar en and later routed March Field California 50 13.

Station Hospital Pill Rodlers Wills Bill Lynch Floyd Scott Tatherans Stella Schnupp Hayblers March Field California

Tunney bout ends in dislocated arm stoppage

San Francisco reports the first round of Gene Tunney’s bout ended when his opponent swung wildly and dislocated an arm, prompting a technical knockout as referees halted the match. Pringle of Wyoming was declared the winner after the foul.

Bardon F Bataan & Lo Chishorne Downey Conenhaven San Francisco Gene Tunpey Hones Ailes Onitan Ansies Nt Iia Eugenio Pringle Wana Sea Wild Mountain View Pringle

Mat Results By the Associated Press Winnington Duel

In Delaware Chief Willie Wot 218 defeated Nink Campofrado 215 at Baltimore two of three Sulla with Camden New Jersey fans Steinka 742 in Germany pinned Babe Zusarias 2 Colorada 1:283

Winnington Del Willie Wot Trinidad Cala

Dittmar Named Manager of Bisbee Ball Team

Los Angeles veteran Carl Dittmar, longtime coach in the Pacific Coast League, was named manager of the Bisbee team in the Arizona-Texas league. Angels president David Fleming announced the decision noting Bisbee and Power City clubs support the Los Angeles team.

Los Angelia Carl Dittmar Los Angeles

Blind Boys Play League Hockey

Blind Boys Play League Hockey in Urantford describes blind and visually impaired players using a tin puck and sound to follow it. The four-team league, developed at a local school, is noted for vigorous play similar to conventional hockey, with a hospital case mentioned by H. J. Vallentine.

Urantford Uye Sound Vipal H. J. Vallentine Watchecs

Mincktards Set to Face Rockets in Madison Square Vorden Double-Header

The Rockets of Toledo University challenge L. T. U. in a Madison Square vorden double-header Friday night. Bee scouted Toledo and mapped their plays and defenses on a miniature court, signaling a hard night for Long Jeand U.

Rockets Toledo University Madison Square Vorden L. L UL Marquette Bee

Feiler Fined Ten Dollars For Speeding In Ohio

Marietta report says Bob Feller star pitcher for the Cleveland Indians was fined ten dollars by state highway patrolmen after being stopped between Colour and Adairsville en route to Florida with his parents and sister. He pleaded guilty before a recorder at Calhoun. Father of Ingrams dead Jeffersonville report notes the passing of William Thomas Ingram, father of Capt. Johns H Lagum and William A Ingram known as Navy Billy Ingram.

Feiler Marietta Jas Florida Bob Feller Cleveland Indians Peller Betweens Colour Adairsvile Calhoun Ingramns Jeffersonville Lid Dan Catal William Thomas Ingram Johns H. Lagum Willem A Navy Billy Ingram Naval Academy

Report Bridges Fired Denied At St Marys

Rumors that veteran coach Frank Bridges was ousted at St Marys university lingered after officials dismissed claims. Simon said Bridges, 52, remains coach and may have been approached by Nevada Arizona or Loyola but has not indicated a move. Bridges reportedly traveled to California for health reasons, while teammates questioned his return behavior. Skating stars gather in Chicago for Olympic trials with Frebinger and Schroeder securing berths in 500 meter and 1000 meter events.

Bridges St. Marys University Simon California Frank University of Nevada Officars Arizona Loyola Los Angeles Sar Antpal Nevada St. Mary's Wayne Fitzgerald Cage Squad Chicago Fey Leo Frebinger Bile Schroeder Chicago Treaty

Levinsky Suspended by State Athletic Commission

Kingfish Levinsky, once a heavyweight fighter turned wrestler, was suspended for 90 days by the state athletic commission after a troubling wrestling watch. Morpay also faces a 90 day ban. Levinsky, who earned large sums in boxing, lamented his livelihood and stated he has no other means to eat during the suspension.

Chigago Tin Kingfish Levinsky Levlinsky Joe Louis Louis

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