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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1939

Page

3

Brackenridge Eagles Face Lanier Vots In Big High Game

Brackenridge Eagles travel to meet Lanier Vots in a pivotal high school clash after a series of wins for Brackenridge. Lanier aims to rebound from a single loss as Tech Buffs and Burbank Bulldogs open the night, with Jefferson Mustangs and Austin Maroons also on the slate.

Jefferson Gym Brackenridge Eagles Lanier Vots Jefferson's Mustangs Austin Maroons Tech Buffs Burbank Bulldogs Foks Jefferen Eagles Techmen Burbank Bulldogs

End of Week Busy Sports Page Highlights Various Events

The week’s sport wrap covers track and field results with multiple meets. Notable performances include Istyna Melody and Pac Wing BarerQl achieving strong marks, while Mary Nye and Harold Halstead lead a 212-point tally at a major indoor meet. Other events feature Frank Kelly’s streak, record attempts in skiing and bobsled, and a Santa Anita turf race with notable contenders.

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Central High Drops to St Anthonys in Key League Clash

Central High falls 40 32 to St Anthonys ending hopes of Southwest Academic league championship. Central Catholic Buttons travel to New Braunfels for a tough game versus the Unicorns Monday night and then clash with the Peacock Yowls Tuesday at the Central gym.

St. Anthony's Central Catholic Buttons New Braunfels Unicorns Buttons Peacock Central Gym

San Antonio Shooting Results Highlight Local Marksmen

Sunday events at the San Antonio Gun Club and Liberty Club showcased top shooters. Varying scores across teams and individuals highlighted regional contests with 31 marksmen in one event and multiple accolades for soldiers and civilians alike.

San Antonio National Yard Tate Hundred Bleverth George Rhine Eagle Perez Davis Télbuen Lant Bbing Clay McFarland Dey Hundred Party Fleet Infantry

Ice Hockey Scores From Last Night’s Games

The Associated Press reports last night’s hockey results across leagues. In the Rational league Boston lost 2 to 3 to New York Americana while Toronto tied Detroit at 2 and Montreal beat Chicago 1 to 0. In the International-American league Pittsburgh defeated New Haven, Cleveland won over Providence, and Philadelphia surpassed Syracuse. The American association saw St Paul stay ahead of St Louis with a 5 to 3 score.

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Buccaneers to Play Tough Football Schedule in 1939

Corpus Christi January 30 1939 Football Coach Harry Bueeler announced a nine game schedule with a tentative plan for a tenth game November 24 to contest the district title. The Bucs open September 14 at Forest Avenue Dallas and traverse Texas and nearby states with several conference contests and key home dates.

Corpus Christi Harry Siiteler Corpus Chiristi Buccaneer Bueler Bue Bucs Forest Avenue Dallas Lafayette Norman Oki Kingsville North Side Cpor Worth Cee Palestine Robstown

Ski Jumpers Break Records at Leavenworth Carnival

Big Pine, California hosted the thirteenth annual snow carnival where Al Engen of Dun Valley topped the 249 foot mark but Engen later set a 251 foot record at Ble Pine. Reidar Anderson exhibited a 965 foot jump in exhibition while California meet scores put Engen second with 287A and Hendrickson with 204.

Leavenwwourth Wash Jan

Decisive Action in Basket Ball Across Major Circuits

The week brings pivotal games in major conferences as top teams contest for leadership. Minnesota, Ohio State, Missouri, and Kansas eye decisive clashes. Pac-12, Big Seven, and East leagues shape standings with key midweek clashes and looming title hopes.

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Warner Quits Temple U May Return to Stanford

A report from Philadelphia notes Temple University golfer Warner may leave to study at Stanford, amid broader U.S. Open golf course reforms. The piece details changes to Par and course layouts at Spring Mill for the national open, highlighting shifts toward tougher conditions and modern training impacts on amateurs and professionals.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Country Club Spring Mill William Flynn Ed Dudley Sam Byrd George A Whal Dudley Ralph Granls

Parker Faces Rough Start in Amt Pro Wrestling Bout

Dean Parker opens his Amt pro match at Walkathon arena Wednesday night against Hills Bashar as Parker draws support from his San Antonio bride and about 60 to 69 friends ringside. The card also features Olaf Gwenn, Mike Mazurki, and Joah Humberts with Abe Yourist in the semifinals, while Bashara’s amateur background and Basbare’s evolving view on amateurs loom over the event.

Dean Parker Hills Bashar Walkathon San Antonio Mc.a Ellis Basbare Eilis Bashara West Mem Her Oklahoma University Olaf Fopeye Gwenn Mike Mazurki Level Crusher Casey Joah Humberts Abe Yourist

Sabin Wins Fourth Florida Tennis Tournament

Wayne Sabin of Portland Oregon defeated Gene Makia of Los Angeles in the final of the South Florida tennis championship in West Palm Beach after a five set match. The victory completed Sabin’s fourth Florida tournament win this winter.

Sabin Florida West Palm Beach Flo UINS Wayne Sabin Portland Ore Bundey Gene Makia Los Angeles

Triple bill on Commercial slate at Brackenridge gym

A packed Monday night features three cage league games at Brackenridge gym in the National division. Omara five leads with a strategic offense as Fraternity and Rainbow Courts tangle in a second half, while Easley Servicemen face Malter Plumbers in a playoff clash. Final game has Second Medical regiment meeting Alamo Jewelers. title race hinges on Plumbers vs Easley results and potential Monier-Omara showdown.

Brackenridge Gyi Monler

Warner May Return as Stanford Advisor Coach

Palo Alto Jan 30 Glenn G Warner, 68, former Stanford coach and Temple mentor, resigns from Temple and weighs a return to Stanford as advisory coach to Tiny Thornhill. He says no definite offers yet but hopes to live out West, while health and age influence his future plans.

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International Semi-Pro Baseball Congress Formed Abroad

Chicago reports the creation of an international semi pro baseball congress with teams from Canada Cuba England Mexico Puerto Rico and the U S to hold an international tournament. The board includes George Stuer Laurence Doncet Alfred Gragan Teodle Maldonado and Fred Clarke.

Chicago SNB United States Canada Cuba England Mexico Puerto Rico International Congress George Stuer St. Louis Laurence Doncet New Waterford N. S Alfred Gragan Leeds Teodle Maldonado San Juan P. B Fred Clarke Winfield, Kan Pittsburgh Pirates CPI Fiseball Congress Raymond Dumont Wichita Kan

Stanford Coach Thornhill Faces Skepticism Over Warner Role

Stanford alumni report dissatisfaction with Thornhill tenure, noting Warner’s potential return in a advisory or play mapper capacity while Thornhill handles coaching. Warner, a Stanford graduate, has reserves for retirement and owns substantial Palo Alto property, with his residence shifting during football season.

Stanford Thornhill Warner Cardinals al Mestera Palo Alto

Cards Seek Waivers on Pepper Martin

New York wire reports that the St Louis Cardinals requested waivers on Pepper Martin but no major league club claimed the veteran National League outfield and infield star.

Pepper Martin New York Buroers Louis Cardinals National Seague

Rattlers and Medicos Schedule Busy Week of Games

The St Marys Rattlers head into a crowded week at Rat tler gym facing Station Hospital on Monday then Southwestern in Georgetown on Tuesday and West Texas State Buffy from Canyon on Friday and Saturday. West Texans recently swept St Marys in Canyon.

St. Mary's Raters Station Hospital Rattler Gym Ratlers Southwestern Georgetown West Texas State Canyon West Texans St. Marys

Venzke’s Wanamaker upset opens two mile field

New York Jan 3 reports Venzke withdraws from the Wanamaker mile to enter the two mile at the Prout Memorial games in Boston. Wayne Rideout moves into the mile, while Glenn Cunningham dominates the Boston results with a 4 15.2. Oklahoma Baptist’s Wareld Cagle earns the Widegerald Memorial trophy as top performer at the Prout meet.

New York Cunningham Maxim Gene Venzke Paigning Glenn Cunning- Prout Bostonham Columbus Fred Schmerte Zenzke Yenzze Echmertz University of Pennsylvania Mest Wayne Rideout Wayne Boston Glenn Culningham Chuck Fowski Wisconsin Jorez Mogtert John Munukt Missouri Wareld Cagle Oklahoma Baptist College Thomas F. Widegerald

Rain Hampers O'Brien's Passing as Pros Win 6-0

In a heavy downpour at Kerat stadium on Sunday, Davey O'Brien could not showcase his passing for Texas as the all-pros defeated the Western collegians 6-0. George Smith intercepted a pass in the third quarter and Ray Clemons ran 26 yards before being stopped, setting up a go ahead score as Ray Peterson powered in for the TD after a string of man in motion plays.

Ban Francisco Jan Nain Davey O'Brien Billy Patterson Kerat Stadium Knights of Columbus Littl Davey Babed George Smith Ray Glemons Bill Paulyman Ray Peterson Bil Howard Hoghide Clemons Ray Jim Coughlan Howard

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