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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1939
Page
6
The San Antonio Light notes continued absence of baseball in local high schools. Officials say there is not enough interest or funds to organize baseball, leaving boys to pursue track or other spring sports. Newspapers lament lost opportunities as professional baseball promoters fail to nurture youth talent.
A renewed push by the Optimist club expands the Knothole Gang to 38 San Antonio schools. Each chapter would govern its own group and may form a school baseball team, potentially reviving baseball as a public school sport. The plan aims to spur interest and support for baseball alongside current school activities.
March report from Brownsville notes Huffiman and Wright arriving with San Antonio opponents and joining early workouts. Huffiman, ex Balimore and St Louis Browns, and Wright, ex Pae club, aim to ease into earnest training after minor sessions. Charro Park prepared for Padres Monday as boards replace infield stands.
Texas Steers overwhelmed the Texas A&M Aggies 66 to 32 to win the Southwest Conference crown, led by captain Jack Gray coaching his alma mater. Arkansas beat Rice 40 to 35, SMU edged Baylor 39 to 33, as Texas topped the standings with 10 wins and 2 losses, Arkansas second at 9–3, SMU third at 6–4. Billy Dowell and Willie Tate starred for their teams in the season’s closing games.
Woody Bell, younger brother of Beau Bell, seeks a path to the majors with the Browns. Employing a Texas A and M., Aggieland alum and former Farm Hand, he takes a leave from his job in Carswell to display his batting power at Terri Mola camp. Manager Haney and secretary Vaughn will decide after 30 days if he earns a contract.
Manager Fred Haney demands rigorous sliding practice for all players including pitchers and catchers at spring training. Ed Cole suffers a rough muddied lesson after a faulty slide, while Dewitt arranges extra ground to improve technique as the team polishes fundamentals.
Brown players Mazcum Walkup and Van Atta joined spring workouts at Tecy Field with regulars Newsom Mills and Sullivan listed among battery men. Dewitt and Johnson talks ongoing for contracts while Glenn remains absent awaiting travel from Pennsylvania as Haney runs the usual pitchers and catchers drill.
Manuel announces amateur ball tryouts with finalists contacting Manuel at Bs3092% or visiting 106 South Privatecet. A Montaleone has taken over the Royal Sports baseball team and aims to organize a workout Sunday at 2 o'clock, with initial tryouts scheduled.
Ranchite and Wichita Poloists start the San Antonio Roio club tournament at Brackenridge Park with El Rancho of Arlington versus Wichita Whirlwinds. Ranchite players include Buster Wharton Hollis Pace Harald Barry Bill Skimore, Tees Malone as alternate. Wichita roster features Jack Laphen Rave Gournight Geell Childers Ed Bradley, Lieut Jack Geary as alternate. Other teams listed are The Shamrocks and Houston Palo eluty.
In Dallas on March, Milton Price, West Texas New Mexico League president, said ex major leaguer Grédick plans to back a new Amarillo team with money and baseball knowledge. If Hobbs franch ise holdings are approved, Amarillo and other Texas cities will join eight clubs in a three year league plan, with schedule meetings in Lubbock expected to finalize a Hobbs franchise and Wink Texas commitments.
Frank Robert Taylor wrestles Juan Timberte after a recent draw as promoter Harry Coffman set a main event for Wednesday night at Walkathon arena. Timberte accepts, with Mumberto’s decision pending, shaping a winner take all no time limit match.
Browns to work double on Sunday as manager Fred Taney confirmed after a practice at Techfield. Reporters pressed about shifts and logistics, with questions on wages and travel answered by Haney who stated they will proceed with the Sunday double.
Joe DiMaggio signed his Yankee contract last night and left on a Southern Pacific train to St. Petersburg Florida for spring training. He reportedly will receive about 27500 dollars, a bit more than last year, and he plans an early start to prep. Teammate Frank Crosetti was also en route to Florida but had not signed.
D W Ehlert the Gonzales High School football coach for four years accepted a similar post at Carrizo Springs High School He replaces Abe Houstos who resigned Ehlert will also serve as science instructor and head coach of the Wildcats football team.
Philadelphia Nationals batterymen gather at camp in New Braunfels on March 3 with catchers Davis and Tariy absent. Big Max Butcher arrives to join Elmer Burkhart and a list of players as manager Doc Prothro leads the extended workout ahead of the March 11 exhibition against the Browns at Landa Park diamond.
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