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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1939
Page
6
Harold Scherwitz notes reader interest in action photos from daylight and night games in Texas League history. Fans yearn for more images capturing Kraft era stars and local ballpark memories, hoping for future night doubleheaders and local game coverage.
Mexico lands hard rights against Stevens in Cincinnati, a late ninth round stoppage by technical knockout disputed by observers. Stevens suffers a serious eye injury requiring sewing and consented medical care, leaving him incapacitated for months and drawing criticism of the referee.
Pawl Dennif of Cincinnati reports on a young Mexican bantam prospect from San Antonio. He has signed dates in Louisville Jane 23 and Indianapolis June 26 with opponents not yet announced. Talks of a July Fourth bout with Davey Day circulate as promoters hesitate to book big paydays until the fighter proves himself. Demand for solid bantam work grows before a potential clash with Pete Givie in Pittsburgh and trips to Detroit and Chicago.
The Sporting News reports Oklahoma City officials will publicly shame Paul Easterling for frequent tumbles from the water wagon instead of excuses for misses. Other notes include Ernie Kay hitting .310 with 19 RBIs in seven games and Johnny Berardino's .261 average for the Browns. Various minor league and glove-edict references follow, including Sam Harshany at .326 for Toronto.
The article hints Hollers Stadium may be named after a local benefactor amid years of internal dispute. It credits Haviege for pushing the effort, noting criticism of the presidency’s burden and the community’s gratitude for a lasting tribute.
San Antonio's Missions visit Tulsa to open a Texas League series against the Oilers. Eddie Cole to start Friday, Joe Bilgore slated for third base, replacing Justin Keengy. Shreveport's win dropped the Missions to fourth while the Sports rose to third. Wagener held for Tulsa as the Oilers built early leads.
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Berlin Md June 11 report notes Samuel D Riddle docked racing silks for War Admiral and trainer George Conway as age, illness and retirement loom. Conway, once foreman and close ally to Riddle, will likely monitor Belmont track when Admiral makes final retirement journey to Riddle’s Kentucky stud. Farrell Farrell joins as new trainer after 15 years with Riddle colors.
Ace jockey Lester Balaski suffered a spinal injury after a horse he rode crashed during a six furlong feature at Hollywood Park. He remained hospitalized as doctors wait for X rays to determine injury extent. Livya Knapp rode the winner at 12.40 to beat rivals. Edwin Brown said Willie Saunders, retired two years, has been licensed to return to racing, having previously shone in 1935 with Omaha in the triple crown events.
In Beckeneam England on June 16 16 year old Jean Nicoll defeated America’s Alice Marble 6 3 8 8 6 2 to reach the Kent championship semifinals. Marble started strong but Nicoll’s play in the final set secured the win amid a long match with multiple errors and late momentum shifts.
Perpetual Help Athletics and the Guadalupe Aztecs seek clean records in a Sunday doubleheader at Van Date Field. The Athletics meet the Fifty Fifty Buffets in game one while the Aztecs face Samhern Selects. Owl Gate rests idle as protests linger over Sam Fuller’s prior season MLB appearance, with arbitration expected after a three hour meeting.
San Antonio plays Tulsa Houston hosts Fort Worth Beaumont meets Oklahoma City Shreve p ort of Mattar Ayertean Teague energ at Wastingtons St Tous faces Philadelphia Teteolt to Boston Meonland meets New York National Yearge Toston to Fittsburgh Brimklyn and St Sunnis New York versus Chicago.
Pittsburgh June 16 The National Boxing Association ordered John Henry Lewis to appear before Pittsburgh doctors to verify his fitness to defend the heavyweight title. If found unfit the championship could be vacated. Greenlee defended the action as necessary for perfect vision while Lewis complained of being unfairly forced from his crown, noting an eye injury from 1934 and three years with no ring losses.
The San Antonio Centre hosts a kennel club barbecue next Tuesday night at Koehler Park. Reservations may be made through Secretary Lance Hooks.
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