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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1939

Page

15

Favorites in Anita Handicap Prediction Looms at Santa Anita

A lengthy handicap preview lists six leading threats for the $100,000 Anita handicap at Santa Anita. Kayak King Wichel, Thanksgiving, Jacob, Heelfly, Bortenda and others loom as top contenders, with past stars Seabiscuit and Thanksgiving noted for their strong pedigrees and recent form.

Ruthed Thera Thenkygiving Jacol Heelfly Bortenda Dance Congressman Quick Devil Maip-Man Prexa Bern Jacob Ania Seabiscuit Thanksgiving Alfred G. Vanderbilt T. P. Morgan Balardly Vanderbilt Bud Stoller San Antonio Gtd Don Mike

Archery Event and Golf Tournament Planned at Gunter Site

A fragmented notice announces an archery meeting titled Mranburs a yee and a golf tournament to be held next Bundy at the Gunter Hotel. It lists a membership figure of 25 and mentions a Sunday archery event at the same site following a Wednesday night gathering.

Mranburs Willey Springs Gunter

Olmos to Open Nights for Dining and Fights at Priday

Olmos to open for two nights weekly offering dining and boxing events at Priday and Bathrday venues. Notable names include Nolte Mack Rokers and Mls orchestra. Fight results listed with several boxers and scores.

Olmos Olmes Didier Club Danehys Pus Pena Miken) Nolte Mack Rokers Mls Wil Girtfin Mure Boli Bel Aighes Nelle Pavines

Morchester MLA Paint Match Result Declares Treland Winner

In Morchester MLA paint event Treland defeated Pat Finley 230 to 255 with Mivinesati scoring 87247.

Morchester Osmahnny Treland Pat Finley Mivinesati

Five Hatchery Ponds in Use Reported

The Hatchery near Nan talin, under superintendent VD Harper, reports progress with about 15 bass and various bream readied. Varney Hopestaj notes 20 of 43 panels in use as steps toward full operation, with Rendle and Kin commenting on potential numbers and smoother operations ahead.

Jake Fish Hatellary Nantalin Harper Todny Varney Hopestaj Nayo Jake

Shaw to Get His Oscar Regardless

The article reports that the Academy denies plans to withhold Georgy Bernard Shaw’s Oscar. Donald Gledhill says the publicity benefits Shaw and the Academy. News touches on Gabriel Pascal filming Major Barbara with Zoe Akins scripting and mentions upcoming projects for Burns and Marion Davies.

Shaw Lovella QO. Parsons Pietuta Edster Romy Wood Academy Georgy Bernard Shaw Nis Donald Cled- WN Wcademy Gledhill G. B Gabriel Pascal Barbara Yrendy Hiler Pascal Lenton Zoe Akins Major Barbara Zoe G. A

Fantas y in Jewels and Hollywood Nightlife Mix

A garbled social column lists a flurry of celebrity names and events from a lavish era. It mentions dogs, a homeless pooch debate, diamond rings, film figures like Derry Zanuck and Joseph Schenck, parties with Eddie Cantor and Gary Grant, and a parade of stars at various spots, ending with a lively, if chaotic, snapshot of a celebrity-heavy night.

Hollywood Ro Tandain Sigrid Guele Lawrence Spatgard Wlen Maaxwell Constance Bennett Derry Zanuck Eddie Cantar Sao Pramcisco Moyne Rossi James Rolpher Téyed Botte Hiyor Povernors Che Vietor Miso Yegulars Jus Crawford Nate Charlo Martin Steve Habn Yan Phines Mark Helllipers Eleanor Powell

Amateur Ball Tryouts Hopefuls At Duncan Field

Amateur baseball scene in Duncan area announces a tryout for a San Antonio style team led by manager Julksis Grau. First workout set next Sunday at 2 pm on the Duncan Cell diamond with Ed Friedrichs team using Brackenridge diamond 2 to 7 pm. Southen Brewers to meet at Ash Worth Muir Street Friday at 7 20 pm seeking hopeful players.

Julksis Grau Duncan Eld Receestion Association Wil San Antonio Soithen Belect Brewers Ash Worth Muir Alreet

Softball report from Alunso Dowelry girls team

Fragmentary report notes the Alunso Dowelry girls softball squad to report to Manager Dons Ar batter TAU nod 4 op om Friday at Harlandate gym. Mention of Bat Conrkwae spe ftan term and Stratwacko Of Mie snort Tp Wriday. No clear names or outcomes available.

Ecithatl Dons Arbatter TAU Nod Priday Harlandate Gym Stratwacko Thontela

Western Union Fight Show Postponed to March 10

The Western Union fight event at the arena has been postponed with flights rescheduled for March 10. Amato and Pauls slated to appear, but the program was delayed due to unspecified issues at the venue.

Western Union Pugs Amato

Patty Derg, Betty Turn In Wins in Golf Campaign

Undefeated Patty Derg of Minnesota leads in the winter campaign as she eyes the South Atlantic Golf title. Medalist in tas tournament, she posts a three under par 5. Contenders include Whee Sick of Joilet and Jetwih of Montclair among others from Providence and Greenville, SC.

Augustine Pin Maren & Gins Patty Derg Minneanls Wis Tony Mes Berg Ber- Whee Joilet Jetwih Montclair Detly Janeson Ann Antonia Jeah Baul Providence Jeu Cothran Greenville Mas Hela Hackeufes Lake Hopaleong

Sam Goldwyn Sues United Artists Over Control

Sam Goldwyn files a lawsuit against United Artists alleging disputes over control of the film company. The suit names co owners Bruty Pickard Chaplin Douglas Fairbanks and Alexander Kovetz as part of the interests contested. The case involves distribution and production leadership as industry figures like Prickford and Fairbanks have reportedly stepped back.

Hollywood Martel Sambel Hollyoor New York Mea Toute Weh Ente Arlists Eor Sena Axony Goledwyn Wally Nise Agaist Bruty Pickard Clades Chaplin Douglas Fairbanks Alexander Kovets Edward Salt Tol Ranch SaulsRats Stullar Goldwyn

Brackenridge Park Women Golfers Report Sunday Tourney

The Brackenridge Park Women's Golf Association organized a Sunday event as part of the Scoteh fourcome touriny series. Players may start between 12 10 and 1 10 p m with 18 hole play. Harold Fruitze won the first flight in yesterday's event with a score of 98 14 34 and the group continues weekly in San Antonio.

Scoteh Fourcome Brackentdee Mike S Brackenridge Park Colf Association Pyke Mes Harold Fruitze Run Het

No Rattler A E Game Alamo Conference Mixup

An Alamo Conference schedule note shows no game for the Rattler A E team this season amid a reshuffle. St Mary’s University and nearby schools including West Texas State, Oklahoma City, and Canyon may join the league, affecting the 1930 football slate with tentative September and November dates.

St. Mary's University San Antonio Reachers Texas A.mid I. Javalinas Kingsville Macy's Senghia Mary's Mon West Texas Blaze of Canyon Oklahoma City St. Mary's Ian. Elyre Nie Linker Kavier Cincinigil Teo Mere Oneny Ocloly Hal Rose Heres Wrat Texas Olonhoma Tyin- Mythera Onen Moe Girbow

Van Dyke resigns from film academy

Hollywood director W. Van Dyke resigns from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He says he will not return, citing perceived producer influence over academy affairs and dissatisfaction with the current system guiding the annual awards.

van Dyke Film Academy Hollywoon Mayer INS Hollywood

Federal Symphony Presents Pianist Rix This Thursday

The San Antonio Federal Symphony will host pianist Rix in a concert at the Minutelpat auditorium. The program opens with Die Fledermaus overture, continues with a tone poem, and ends with Svendsen’s Aarhygda. Admission is free, sponsored by the City of San Antonio, at 2:30 p.m.

Francés Rix San Antonio Xo Admlesiony Chgrge Sa Antonio

Drums film review mentions Sabu returning amid India setting

A fragmented 1940s style critique notes Sabu in Drums with Bab i and Elephant Boy fame, focusing on a troubled plot thread about a mother’s greed and a namesake Thelin Price figure, while listing a scatter of supporting actors.

Sabu Billory India Hart Country Witch Babi Thelin Price Ole Brihish Ole Brihish Not Is Kiled By His Greedy Mother Who Wants the There Tov Hineele Sritty Raymond Massey Roger Livesey Valarie Hobson Barkett ‘Tree Mesmond Testyuid Froese L Sullvan

Canary Islands Dogs Inspire Name Origin Story

Canary Islands name origin traced to Latin canis meaning dog after visitors reportedly brought dogs to the isles, with the tale explaining the connection between the land and its animal ties.

Canary Islands Canary Islands

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