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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1939

Page

4

Pryor Andra bout sparks crowd for possible rematch

Boxing fans witnessed a six round draw between Wesley Pryor and Andra Ancira in a semi final at the arena. Ancira earned a 10 round main event chance by defeating Pryor in a later bout, while Lozada and Hughes also drew boos in a disputed match as promoters eyed a Pryor Ancira rematch next week.

Francis Cunningham Kinky Flores Wesley Pryor Batting Andra Svernational Arena Flores Cuningham Max Jetecitio Lovata Frankie Hughes Losads Hughes Pryor Wes Nuevy Laredy Mexican Hss Harlandale Antina Wesley Hattler Andra Aneita Aneite Hughes-Lozada Lozada Sevistian Gongales Jack Roverts Biff* Willoughby

Flowers, Rice Star, Undergoes Operation

Rice institute officials revealed that Sam Flowers, a promising center for the football team, underwent an appendectomy yesterday in Texas. He is recuperating and expected to miss practice as spring drills begin next month at Rice.

Flowers Rice Star Houston Jen Rice Institute Sam Flowers Painte Texas Rice

Father of 312 Children and One Man Church in Guatemala

The report outlines Policarpo Valemcnda a former Tabasco governor who fathered at least 277 children and funded a private chapel in Guatemala City to serve neighbors amid seven years of slow progress. It notes a Talisman Against Lightning widely used in Latin America Spain and Italy. The item closes with a header Roger Williams.

Folicarpo Valemcnda Tabasco Mexico Porfirio Diaz Don Policarpo Guatemala City Felipe Yurite Latin America Spain Italy

Fulcher Skips Detroit Trip After Golden Gloves Loss

Fulcher, Diamond Belt boxing winner, forfeits a national state tournament in Detroit amid a recent Golden Gloves setback in Abilene. He had agreed to a four-fight Detroit schedule if victorious in San Antonio, risking suspension by the A A T. Delos Finch Jr. reports Texas team in fighting shape as they head to Detroit, arriving Thursday night.

S Trueil Fulcher Walkathna Detroit Piicay Texas Abilene San Antonio Delos Finch Jr St.Louis

Not Yet Major Leaguer Tells Kids About Johnny Vander Meer

Maplewood story reports J. Janu recounts how Johnny Vander Meer, a Midland Park youth nicknamed not yet major leaguer, spoke to high school students about modesty and pitching control after being honored by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America with a Paul Shanven memorial trophy for the 1848 season. Vander Meer cautioned young players that wild talent needs discipline and precise location to succeed at the highest level.

Maplewood J. Janu Dune Sey Johnny Vander Midland Park Wthan Dohnny Boson Mas Baseball Writers' Asprelation of America Cincinnati Reds Vander Meer Paul Shanven Florida

Too Much Football Cancelation Ties To St Mary's Fund Drive

St Mary's business manager Mose Simms attempted an athletic event to raise funds for President Roosevelt described infantile paralysis effort. A planned game in Kenny Stadium against Texas Christian University was dropped after coach Dutch Meyer said free team members Davry O'Brien Ki Aldrich and J. B. Hale were unavailable. The cage quintet led by Pat Clifford and Trudy Truelson stayed in San Francisco to face college all stars and professional players with Billy Patterson involved. Simms hinted further plans would be announced, but nothing definite was set.

Mose Simms St Mary's Roosevelt Texas Christian University St. Mary's

Hillside Academic League Clash With Central Catholic

Coach Mike WilHaDI leads St Henrys Hornets in a Joop game against Central Catholic Buttons at Harlandale gym. Hornets, after a season-opening loss to San Martos, face a team that also fell to the same foe 22 to 20 while Williamson’s squad dropped 29 to 13.

Mike Wilhadi St. Henry's Hornets Central Catholic Buttons Joop Harlandale Hornets San Martos Central Cats Twilliamson Jeain

Horse Racing Notes and Eligibles for Widener Cup

A summary of horse racing news from the Assiristed Preas detailing the Widener Challenge Cup at Hialeah Park on March 4 with 78 nominees reduced to a smaller field after owners failed to post fees. It lists horses like War Admiral Stagehand Lewrin Pasteurixed Heeily Persion Bull Sea and Volitant as likely contenders, notes on jockeys and suspensions, and mentions related Santa Anita events and other stakes results including a daily double at New Orleans Fair Grounds and the Ban Felipe handicap at Santa Anita.

Preas Hialeah Park Seahiseur Detijigle Santa Yas Uckel New Orleme Fair Grounds Wardest Jin Cornell Cornell Basil Nme Charley Corbett Santa Anna Reading Tarmey Bar Teday Galsun Heelfly Corbett Felipe Jaix Beabisoult Marien Spretty Main Man Honey Cloud War Miantrel Kayak

Autounion's War to Court in Detroit Factions Clash

The United Automobile Workers union faces a court showdown over its funds as dual factions appoint rival presidents and boards. An injunction frozen major funds and prompted calls for a special convention, while anti Martin delegates head to Washington seeking support for a national remedy.

Detroit Jas United Automobile Workers’ Union Santrol Salurgay Crrenlt Arthur Webster Wormer Martin Martin Cleveland R. J. Thornes Washington Tony of ©. LO. Hoes John Bh Lewis

Youth Charged After Auto Injuries To Two Teens

Ray L. Wright, 17, of 1825 Buena Vista Street, booked on failure to stop and render aid after Sunday night crash injuring two 18 year olds. Victims identified as Mike Morales, 19, 1001 South Zarzamora Street, and Ashed Montalbo, 19, Blanco Road. Detectives Lonnie Crow and Roy Tate of the accident prevention bureau secured the case after a witness provided the vehicle license number.

Ray L. Wright Buena Vista Street Huesday Nilon Mike Morales Zarzamors Street Bnd Ashed The Accident Prevention Bureau Air Auto

Alhambra Man Tries High Flight Cure for Whooping Cough

In Alhambra on January 24 Lawrences Monce Jr. with whooping cough flew an airplane to seek relief. The stunt drew wide publicity and many panaceas from well wishers. his parents later had their telephone disconnected amid the flood of advice.

Alhambra Calif Lawrences Monce Jr Lo An

Vines Ends Budge’s Six Match Winning Streak

Ellsworth Vines, professional tennis champion, defeated Donald Budge 6 4 6 4 in College Park Maryland halting Budge’s six game streak. A crowd of over 4000 watched in what was billed the largest tennis audience in local history. Vines cut Budge’s lead to 10 wins in 15 matches on the country wide championship tour.

College Park Ellsworth Vines Donald Budge Vines Budge Baltimore

Roosevelt calls for ICC reorganization bill

President Roosevelt urged a comprehensive reorganization of the Federal Communications Commission in letters to Senate and House Interstate Commerce Committee leaders Wheeler of Montana and Lev of California. He expressed thorough dissatisfaction with the current legal framework and administrative machinery.

IFDR ICC Washington Roosevelt Ingisisun Federal Communications Comemission Chatraman ‘Wheeler Mortons Lev California Senate House Interstate Commerce Commission

Prowler Loots Homes and Businesses Across City

A series of break ins reports list items stolen from multiple addresses. Loot includes spark plugs clothing coins radios watches chickens and candy from various homes and small businesses such as Broan Express Inc and Rosemary Confectionary. No arrests reported.

Sam Brown Bena Vista Street Odis Windeskey Tnelma Drive Henry Villerreai South Pinte Street Broan Express, Inc Helzann Street A. Hillgore Cf Street Gorton Company Medina Street D. J. O'Dormmell Houston Street Sher Johnny Ellis Jerry Sterling East Commerce Street Riverside School Naylor Streets Fealph C. Mc

Two Year Sentence For Murphy In Auto Theft Case

Leslie Lee Murphy, 22, ex-convict, was sentenced to two years in the Texas penitentiary after pleading guilty to auto theft. Deputy Constable John Sanchez testified Murphy shot at him during the botched September 7 disturbance in the 400 block of Santa Rosa and later fled in Sanchez’s car before being arrested.

Leslie Lee Murphy Iduesday Texas Emine Tudge W. W. McCrory Murphy Ar Auto South Santa Rosa Street W. Pat Camp Huntsville Dallas Camp Austin John Sanchez Sanchez Botath Santa Rosa

Pettibone Burial Services Planned for Col Frank Pettibone

Dallas January 24 Funeral services were arranged for Col Frank G Pettibone at tomorrow for the Messenger boy who became a railroad vice president Died aged 77 from a heart attack suffered Saturday He spent 30 years with Gulf Colorado and Sante Fe retiring two years ago Willis E Maxson succeeded him as vice president and general manager The body will be taken to San Antonio for burial Survivors include the widow a daughter Mrs Amon Pool of Syracuse New York and a brother J Pettibone of Burlington Iowa

Dallas Frank G. Pettibone Pettibone The Gulf Cnloradio Sants Fe Willis E Maxson San Antonio Irs. Amon’ R Pool of Byracuse Nos J. Ds. Pettibone Burling Ton, Iowa

Bryan Morse Dead Washington Herald Athlete Dies

Bryan Morse, veteran sport journalist and widely known athlete, died yesterday in Washington. Morse, 24, was connected with the Washington Herald and a noted hunter and fisherman.

Bryan Morse Washington, Jen Washington Herald

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