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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1939

Page

4

Boeing leads at Santa Anita in winter meeting show

W. E. Boeing tops field at Santa Anita Park as winter meeting reaches midway point. His eight winners, 10 seconds and two fourths yield 21,080 in purses. Alfred Vanderbilt and Millsdale Felie fall stable claim 10 winners with 12,350 and 13,650. Leading money winner Lews W. Maser reports 16,000 return. leading jockey Johnny Adams has 23 wins in 116 mounts for 14 percent. Nick Watt close with 13 wins and 17 percent.

Los Angeles W. E. Boeing Seattie J. F. Watters Adams Seeona Nick Watt

Horse Racing and Gulfstream Park Opening Hype

Florida racing scene focuses on Gulfstream Park opening after a six month build. News covers track plans, the speed of construction, and the modern admin building. Doc Meade leads water racing while Nicholas S. pulls a late victory at Hialeah Park.

Cete Therr Tren Guistroom Gulfstream South Florida

Plumbers Eliminate From Playoff Race in Commercial League

The Easley Service station Five of Monier Plumbers were knocked out of the first half championship race in the Commercial league national division playoff. Omala fraternity and Plumbers square off next week to decide the UK. Omala beat Brackenridge 38-34 while Alamo Dewelely defeated Second Medical Regiment 53-43. Alamo and International Club battle Thursday for the league lead. Rainbow and Courts, and others, also featured in Monday games amid a crowded playoff chase.

Monier Plumbers Easley Plumbers Omala Fraternity Omala Raibton Courts Alamo Dewelely Alamo Medicas International Club Omala Prat Fo. Moore Johnston Scott Lackey Rahnze Boars Lau Talnbow Persona Mata Rainbow

Suspended Trainers Tied to Dope Case at Hialeah

Indefinite suspensions were issued by the Florida racing commission for Harold Williams, a trainer, and Feante Winters, a groom, over alleged doping of Rosanie, a 4 year old filly owned by C K Finch of New York, at Hialeah Park on January 18 after a January 24 hearing.

Miama Fadan SIL Harold Williams Feante Winters Florida Racing Come Mission Rosanie C.K. Finch New York Sn Hialeah Park Rattelite

Shamrock Greens Face Amy Reds For Light's Cup Final

The Shamrock Greens meet the Amy Reds at Brackenridge Park Wednesday at 3 p.m. in Cheanya tournament play for possession of The Light's velo cup. The Green and San Angelo Rainbows advanced. Stark led with three goals as Greens won 5 to 4 over Rainbows.

Shamrock Greens Amy Reds Cheanya Brackenridge Park Louise Holsigreen Greens San Angelo Rainbows Miller Field Shamrock Dhukker Clarence Stark Mutch Evanger Stark Ed Bradley Ton Hastey Hugh Fitesimons Evaiger Lee AldWell San Angelo Frank Vaughn James A. Watson Bradley Fawtil Presimmona Ve Barryition Vaurhan Aldwell Railité Palmer Heed Downs Limer Martian

Higgins New Tiger Picks Detroit After Snowstorm

Michael Pickey Higgins, the new Detroit Tigers third baseman, arrived from Dallas amid Detroit’s heaviest snowstorm in five years. He praised Briggs Stadium’s left field, recalled his 12 straight hits there last summer, and predicted a tight 1939 pennant race among Detroit, Boston, Cleveland and New York.

Michael Freak Pickey Higgins Detroit Tiger Howe Dallas Pinkey Detroit Briggs Crum Briggs Stadium Eldon Auker Jake Wade Chet Morgan Arch McKally Boston Cleveland New York Yankees Tigers Indians Red Box Higging

Brackenridge and Lanier Tighten City Hoop Race

The hitherto unbeaten Brackenridge Eagles and Lanier remain in a deadlock for top spot after a 19-17 thriller at Jefferson gym. Tech Bufts beat Burbank 27 6 20 in a decisive win, while Jefferson Mustangs were routed 36-21 by Austin Maroons as the city college basketball series advances with two meetings left between the leaders and Brackenridge-Lanier clashes forthcoming. Mariano Medina starred for Lanier guarding Billy Dreiss, while Brackenridge and Lanier vie for the title with remaining tough games advertised.

Tanier Brackenridge Jefferson Gym Joe Bob Markette Milton Crain Billy Dreiss Mariano Medina Denny Myer A. Rodriguez Brackenridge Eagles Austin Maroons Athletic Lanier Eagles Jefferson Claud Kellam City Board of Education Xym Mondas Birds Brian Crain

Bobby Cruickshank Wins Marred Texas Open Title

Wee Bobby Cruickshank, the doughty Scotsman, dominated the 1927 Texas Open at Brackenridge Willow Springs. He led from start to finish, finishing with 292, a record at the event, while Larry Nabholtz took 255 for second. Bad greens and muddy conditions slowed play as the field contended over two courses in difficult handicap rounds.

Bobby Cruickshank Chicago Larry Nabholtz Cleveland Dallas Brackenridge Cruickshank Willow Springs Texas

Tall Guy Makes Big Leagues Debut as 6 Foot 7 Pitcher

The Washington Senators announced rookie pitcher Robert Garner of Rockmart Georgia stands 6 feet 7 inches in bare feet. Club secretary Eddle Eynon notes socks and shoes raise him further. Garner, from Salisbury Maryland, won 10 games and lost seven last year in organized baseball.

Washington Washington Senators Ly Wave Eddle Eynon Robert Garner Rockmart Salisbury

Broncs Edge San Antonio Junior College In Tug of War

The Broncs defeated the San Antonio Junior College Rangers 36 to 23 at Woollawn gym after trailing 18 to 9 at halftime. San Antonio staged a second half rally but fell short as Bronc shooters led the scoring and secured the win.

Towie Unliveaily San Antonio Broyes San Antonio Junior College Rangers Woollawn

Glamour of the golf tournament and a wild finish

The event produced a dramatic ending as Brady failed to reach Mehlborn and Crowder, with Brady four shots shy after a quirky sequence that saw his ball roll into a tent with sandwiches. Hagen and other top players posted strong scores, highlighting a standout finish.

MAT RESULTS Oe Mhew Wilmington Pel 210

Sample text shows partial results with names Samy Cohen and Lentornational Falla tied to a math event in Minnesota, unclear details, and multiple garbled phrases.

Oe Mhew Wilmington Minn Dalentof Samy Cohen

Sunday School League Tuesday Games At Abe Hot Welly Gym

Woodlawn Methodist meets First Evangelical in the opening game at 8 p.m. The nightcap features First Congregational against the Mexican Christian Institute as the Sunday School league schedule unfolds.

Abe Hot Welly Woodlawn Methodist First Evangelical First Congregational Mexican Christian Institute

Central Catholle Meets Peacock Fowls In Academic Clash

Central Catholic hosts Peacock in a Southwest Academic League game Tuesday night at the Central Catholic gym. Central has won one and dropped two in league play while Peacock needs a win to bolster its record.

Central Peacock Central Catholle Peacwelk Central Catholic Gentral

Ramblers Issue Challenge to Southwest Texas Opponents

Randolph Field Ramblers boast 10 wins in 11 games and challenge any rival in Southwest Texas. They list key wins over Humble Oilers and visiting Army teams, and vow to meet St Marys University or other hot teams. Sgt Booth at Army Post 205 to schedule.

Hetter Randolph Field Ramblers Southwest Texas Ramblers Schreiner Institute Mountaineers Kerrville Lund Une Ramblers Schreiners Humble Oilers Ingleside Army Marchfield Calif Chanutefield Alamo Jewelers St. Mary's University Lockhart Luling Randolph Quint Sgt. B,d. Booth Army Post 205

Swan Elevated to Temple U Head Coach

Philadelphia January 31 1931 Fred Swan former Stanford star and six year Temple assistant was named head football coach at Temple University succeeding Pop Warner who announced his retirement Swan signed a three year contract with an estimated 7600 dollars per year Warner’s retirement triggered a reshuffle with Warner stepping down at Palo Alto and Charles Winterburn retained as backfield coach Swan previously coached at Colgate and Wisconsin and captained the 1926 Stanford team

Philadelphia Fred Swan Temple University Pop Warner Palo Alto Walls Swan Stanford Cald Tempe Colgate Wisconsin Temple Buckfield County Charles Chuck") Winterburn Iso Winterburn Temple Committee

Morgan Wins Golf Stakes in Six Hole Playoff

Jimmy Morgan the Brackenridge pro outpaced Harvey Penrick of Aurora Country Club in a six hole playoff to win the weekly golf sweepstakes at his home course. Morgan shot 72 in regulation with seven birdies but 28 on the back, finishing strong after a rough mid-round.

Jimmy Morgan Brackenridge Morgan Harvey Penrick Aurora Country Club Ident. FM Cochrane Randolph Field Virtie Manuoff Morgan Penick Cothrane Laffoon

Refugio High Banquet Names Coach Speaker for Wildcats

Joe Batley Shenney head coach at Southwest Texas Stile Teachers' College San Marcos was the chief speaker at Refugio High School football banquet honoring the Bobcats and drum and pep squad members.

Cheaney Joe Batley Shenney Southwest Texas Stile Teachers’ College San Marcos Bobcats

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