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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1939

Page

3

Nixons and Goldbecks to Go After National Titles

Contenders from Texas and Wisconsin compete in the Corpus Christi junior tennis tournament with the Nixon brothers and Goldbeck siblings heading for national jun跳iors. Bob Goldbeck won the junior singles title, defeating Frank Whaley, while Charlene Yarger and Millie Werring claimed the girls singles and doubles titles.

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Prospect Hill Merchants Down Giants In San Antonio

In Fredericksburg July 24 the Prospect Hill Merchants of San Antonio defeated the Giants of Fredericksburg 403. James Gussen starred with power at the plate and on defense. Henry Suche contributed a round tripper as Prospect Hill built a big early lead. Klaerner for Fredericksburg doubled twice, while Bucke and Gussen homered for the Merchants. The game featured solid fielding and timely hitting as out-of-town plans were discussed for Sunday.

Fredericksburg Prospect Hill San Antonio James Gussen Gussen Giants Henry Suche Merchants Scherr C. Klaerner Prospect OVA

Ruppert Thompson Joins Kansas City Blues Roster

Ruppert Thompson, former major league player, joined the Kansas City Blues today in Kansas City. He is reported to be injured with a broken thumb and expected to appear Wednesday. Thompson was sent to San Diego of the Pacific Coast League by the Boston Braves as part of a deal involving Vince DiMaggio.

Ruppert Thompson K.C. Blues Kansas City Hoppert Thompson Eague Kansas City Today Polkler Blues Thompson San Diego Boston Htrlls Vince DiMaggin Plo Nutfield

Archery Meeting Planned at Willow Springs Next Sunday

A local archery club announces a meeting at Willow Springs next Sunday to discuss a lensentament and event details. Invitations go to interested archers. attendees will meet at 4 airlocks and involve Fatiraine, Gch auMai, American Yndi, and others in attendance.

Alanie Siwmen Lensenament Willow Springs Wwe Hunday Serchin

Ex Mission Trotter Welcomes Son Amid Family Pride

A proud father announces the birth of his son, noting the family joy and support. The report mentions the locality and ties to the Mission area, with awareness of extended relatives and future plans for the child’s upbringing.

Mission Trotter Willians Vera Trotter Pin BU Tritter Louis Ohne Fleher Ban Antena Ter Sa Apio Midlands 5

Fight Night Results Across Cities Including Youngstown and Philadelphia

Boxing card recaps report knockouts and decisions across multiple venues. Notable results include Nick Camerata stopping Johnny Sheppard in Pittsburgh area action, Paterson and Newark bouts with outpoints, and Del Genio stopping Bobby Mertory in New York, plus several decisions and knockouts in Cleveland Cincinnati and other locations.

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Army League Clash for First in Aray League Istantiael

The Fifteenth Artiery Sparkies meet the Randolph Field Ramblers in a tight Army League tilt at Christy Mathews son Geld, starting 6 p.m. Tuesday. Monday results boosted Randolph to 1-4 in the standings while UBfanchus and the Twelfth Field Are titers Cissone beat the Second Regiment 8 to 2, leaving four teams vying for the top spot in the second half race.

Unrapuren Passe Istantiael Fifteenthield Artiery Sparkies Randolph Field Ramblers Christy Mathewsson Geld Randolph Atc Ninth Infantry Ubfanchus Aretiters Cissone

Burley Giants Win Opener Behind Strong Pitching and Power

Burley pitched to victory as Earl Poolson struck out 18 and a barrage of home runs carried Burley to a 16 to 15 win in game one. Falls and other batters provided key hits as Burley claimed the championship opener amid a high scoring clash at the stadium.

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Bears Sign Luckman and Deckman Boost Prospects

Chicago owner coach George Halas announced the signing of Sid Deckman and Luckman for two-year terms. Deckman, Columbia's standout back, joins a Bears squad already boasting a potent running game and two top aerial threats, including Billy Patterson of Baylor. Odds for the NFL title rise with the new additions as Halas kept salary details private.

Chicago Chicago Bears George Halas Bears Sid Deckman Columbia University Brillant Halas Luckmans Taickman Wie Beare 1RAR Billy Patterson Baylor Davey O'Arien Texas Christian

Meyers Heroically Saves Teen From Drowning

Willem Meyers formerly with the New York Giants helped rescue a 22-year-old Joan from Los Angeles harbor after she attempted suicide by diving from a San Pedro wharf. Eyewitness George P. Burke of Los Angeles praised the former baseball star for intervening and pulling her from the water.

Meyers Los Angeles Willem Lorgy Enokel George PF. Burke Log Anguies

Poloists Seek Grass Fields For Winter Polo In San Antonio

San Antonio polo advocates plan to reclaim a grass field from weeds to host winter polo. They cite Brackenridgs park and Harbord fields as rivals among Texas venues, argue a third grass field is needed, and estimate costs around 200 dollars for turf work. Dust and dirt fields disrupt play, but a winter season hinges on ready turf.

San Antonio Fayette Hrackenridgs Park Harbord Texas Alice

Where They Play PEAY Tuesday

Sports brief lists multiple college and city matchups with teams like Texas Leavie Fab Antonin Fors Wortdnieath Venument Dallas Tule and New York. It notes several city contests and scheduled games across leagues including Southern Association and national play, with teams such as Boston Chicago Brooklyn and Philadelphia.

Xexas Leavie Fab Antonin Fors Wortdnieath Dallas Bhenvapac Tule Aleriran Lesgur Chireee Buston Locis New York Delralt Wankington Alnrelamd Texan Loag San Antonio Fort Worth Braymont Datlen Hounton Caklabama City Shreveport Chicago Uonton Lewin Detroit Weahington Cleveland Philadelphia National Gerad Brooklyn Chiesa St. Vloale Witladelable

Red Sox? Reds and Yanks Settle Home Stand Push

The article outlines early season home stands for the New York Yankees and Cincinnati Reds after strong road showings. It highlights Yankee pitching depth and power, and Reds pitchers Der Unger, Waltere, and Whitey Moore. It notes challengers such as the White Sox Bees Giants with varying form. It also mentions infield injuries and roster shuffles affecting several teams.

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Softball League Night Crowns Champions In San Antonia

Softballers FA ROPTWATS Association of San Antara Machine Supity copped the championship in the Commercial 3 division Monday night by defeating Coca Cola 4 to 0. Rebooted playoff actions saw Cir Pool Wepated Cree Cobo, 8 fat, lo cinch socom plaice in the tongue with notable performances from Marbleblach Baer T and Duncan rill. Hescelin Packirs tied for second as Light team won over Ben Antonio Light, while other division games set up late-week action in Tope day night with several matches scheduled.

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Midnight Star Dominates Coast Horse Shows In 1939 Parade

Hitter of The Light Harold Scherwitz chronicles Midnight Star, the five gaited saddle horse, sweeping the Pacific Coast circuit and winning gelding stake and five gaited grand championships at San Francisco Santa Barbara and Coronado shows. California judges praised him as the year’s top performer and plans hint at future appearances in Louisville St Louis Kansas City and Chicago.

Harold Scherwitz Midnight Star San Antonio Pacific Coast Joe Freeman San Francisco Santa Barbara Coronado Show California Louisville St. Louis Kansas City Chicago Omaha Fort Worth Coronado Palo Alto Stockton Sacramento Pomona Calif Leisure Hour

Pate Drives Davis Cup Selections At Seabright

Seabright New Jersey hosts United States Davis Cup selection trials as Welter Pate, captain, tests doubles teams led by Mako with Sabin and Riggs with Gooke to form the strongest possible pairing for the September cup defense.

Seabright N. J Seabright- Lawn Tennis Club Bhenomes America Uncle Sam Don Budge Gene Mako Welter Pate Mako Wayne Sabin Portland Ore Pate

Standings in Texas League feature close scores

Texas League standings show Mondastn Araults leading Shreveport 7 to 4 over San Antonio Beaumont. Houston trails Fort Worth, and Dallas 1, Oklahoma City and Tyler 3 in a tight table.

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Texon Ayrhen potlpall tournament results and standings

In a San Antonio area event the annual Texon Ayrhen potlpall tournament concluded with championship contenders advancing through rounds. Notable players included Luciano Vern inivoy WAtt Lrchavhart and Tyne, with teams such as Stockyards Cafe and AM Grimes aid Vinsbeder competing for top honors.

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