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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1939
Page
12
Justin Keeney, once the starting shortstop for the SERRONS Ba vegime Bilson, is likely to be released by the San Antonio club by Wednesday. The team, eyeing Bilgore as a file-in for the injured Art Schareln at third base, will trim the roster after Thursday night’s game.
The San Antonio Missions, in second place, can seize the Texas League lead with a doubleheader win at Oklahoma City against the Indians. If Houston beats Dallas and San Antonio wins both, San Antonio would top the standings by a slim margin. Tony Crisale hit his second homer as San Antonio built an early lead, while Oklahoma City rallied with five runs in the sixth and added more in the eighth before a late San Antonio push.
Gracyn Wheeler of Banta Mansea Vallf edged Mine Sylvia Henvetin of Frittuce 8-6 10-6 in a rain shortened Greeng club tennis tourney. Other matches advanced by default as players failed to appear. defending champion Jedrecjowska from Poland defeated Miss Dundas 6-1 6-5.
In New York a disputed choice for referee arises as Jess Jacobs backs Arthur Donovan to officiate the Joe Galento vs Tony Galento fight. Donovan has refereed Lauternace bouts in NYC, provoking Galento backers to push for another official. Jacobs insists Donovan is impartial and would not hamper Tony, while Galento’s camp argues for a change.
Rochester June 20 Lou Gehrig left for New York to report personally on the Mayo Brothers clinical examination. The test assessed whether a physical disability caused his fading form as a member of the Yankees. The full findings were withheld at his request. Gehrig marked his 36th birthday with a celebratory dinner.
Fort Worth edges opponents in a high scoring Texas League game as pitchers struggle and fielding miscues mount. Key players include Stone, Suydam, Hoadley, Starr, and McDowell contributing with hits and runs. Pitchers Barrett, Warner, and Witte face control issues amid a flurry of earned runs and defensive plays.
Scattered baseball box score with Texas and Beaumont mentions. includes player names, hits, runs, errors, and pitching notes. Highlights list Brower home run and several three-baggers, with multiple teams and venues indicated, plus scattered statistics like RBIs and stolen bases.
Lew Jenkins failed to land cleanly on Jorge Morelia in ten rounds at Walkathon arena. Judges split, two for Jenkins and one for a draw, as Morelia used sharp infighting and movement to edge clear. Under-card highlights included Gabriel Rocha besting Wild McDowell and Babe Duran overpowering Nick Thomas in six rounds.
New York color film of the Frinceton Mile review fails to settle whether Sydney Wonderston was bumped by Blaine Rideout. The English finá, after reflection, calls the moment an unfortunate occurrence. Footage shows Wooderson raising his right arm as he tumbles near the wall, with unclear if any contact occurred.
Fragmented OCR summary of a baseball box score with names garbled. Mentions San Antonio 6 and Oklahoma City 14. Includes pitching lines for Iartis McLendan Wagener Cox and others, with wild pitches and double plays noted.
The St Louis Browns sent left handed pitcher Van Atta home from the Toronto club of the International League after he was diagnosed with a sore arm. He is expected to be out for the remainder of the season as the team plans to test him later.
Reported boxing outcomes list multiple bouts across cities including Chicago Cleveland Baltimore New York and Philadelphia. Notable scores cited include Huddy Sent 180 over Frank Terrantyn 13724 and Leroy Maynes 20 percent over Kilgore in East Texas.
The Chiahams City Indians recall left handed pitcher Jerry Blanchard in Oklahoma City and option him to Tuscon, Miss. He receives another chance to win a Texas league berth with a bid to top Lewis Mc y Lendon or Bob Harris for the spot.
Berkeley Calif June 25 The Big Ten coaches predict a tight twilight track and field meet at Edwards Field California with seven or eight events in doubt. Michigan coach Chuck Hoyt and Illinois mentor Leo Johnson expect strong showings from their stars as U S C and California athletes provide stout competition. The meet starts at 575 p.m. with notable entries in shot put high jump pole vault and sprint events.
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