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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1939

Page

11

Winners of 2 Big Races To Meet

In Agua Caliente Mexico on March 4 purses totaling 25 000 for an Invitation race and 54 000 for the Widener handicap at Hialeah were posted with entries listing the first two finishers. George W. Schining, Presiding Steward, said Invitations would be dispatched after the two stake events but the purses would not be dispersed unless the top two finishers in Florida participate.

Agua Caliente Mexico Hilaleah Santo Apilia George W. Schining Florida

Classy Teams In Playoff Contests

Playoff action centers in Brackenridge gym with four leagues meeting in second-round games starting 8 p m Saturday. First-round results saw Carn Treaty League's Alamo Jewelers defeating Y M C A Jewelers 67 20 and Monier Planters beating Prospect HNL Yellow Jackets 52 23. Monier and Alamo advance to a twin bill Monday night with other matchups on the slate including Congregational versus Woodlawn Methodist and Station Hospital facing Wort Lawn Methodist.

Brackenridge Gym Ehum Wil Colllde Toertial Alamo Jewelers Tinners Hie Monier Planters HNL Yellowjackets Alamo Monier Omuli Fraternity Central Baptish Conpress- Gynal Staton Hospital Wortlawn Methodist Congregation Tivnce Rae Eo Foreure Kilcroth Smith Kod Roa Gag Bee Hernamiet Gil Paversch Bob Almany Newey G. Englah Singer Beatie Morretn Mendoza

The Judge Couldn t See the Difference

In Baltimore in April a baseball man named Margot faced police court over alleged assault on Mrs. Margot. He claimed he slapped with his foot rather than kicked, while the magistrate and witness debated the difference between a foul and a hit. The judge set bond at 190 dollars.

Baltimore Marcly Margot Dime H. Miler

Dane Dillard Sets Swimming Record in Port Worth

Dane Dillard of the University of Oxford set a new record at the Port Worth meet, breaking the 200 yard breaststroke record with a time of 41.7 seconds and a later relay split of 1:18.60, during the March 4 6 event.

Dane Dillard Port Worth Jana Dilard University of Oxny Byinimheelon

Santa Anita Handicap Field Set For 90 800 Prize

Los Angeles March 4 65 090 fans witnessed 18 top thoroughbreds vie for the fifth Santa Anita handicap purse near 90 800 as betting favored Kayak II and Cravat led a wide open field. Weather forecast called for a dry track with sprinkles around the mountains. Radio stations KTSA and KABO planned trackside broadcasts at 6 o'clock.

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Kentucky and Vols Edge Into Southeastern Final

Kentucky Wildcats and Tennessee Volunteers reach the Southeastern Conference basketball final after tense 34 34 tie battles. The Vols, champions in 1936, edged Vanderbilt while Kentucky narrowly survived Tennessee State to advance for the crown clash set for Saturday night before 2091 spectators.

Kentucky Vols Knoxville Tene Anssee Volunteers Kentucky Wildcats Vanderbilt Mentucky Tonlstone State Tigers

Sutherland Hints at Mississippi State Coaching Sound

Pitt coach Jock Sutherland weighed an offer to coach at Mississippi State after meetings with representatives in Starkville. No contract was signed, and Mississippi State athletic director Noble declined comment as rumors swirled around the Pitt alumnus.

Pittsburg Joh Dain Sutherland Au-Funerean University of Pittsburgh Mississsippi State University Mississippi State Starkville Miss Noble Missisippi State College Loday John Bain Doc Pittsburo U University Mississippi Acheol Emerson Ww Nelson Meza Dr. Sutherland

Irate Dodgers to Haul Mungo Up Before Landis

Irate Dodgers press charges against Van Lingis Mungo for alleged violation of an agreement with the club. Larry MacPhail asserts Mungo engaged in basketball and other activities contrary to terms. Landis to hear the case as Mungo travels from Clearwater to confront theBrooklyn club.

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Wrestler Leistad’s 1900-Pound Support Stuns Opponent

Einar Leistad, a 164 pound farmer from Die Horn Town, uses a designed maneuver to lift and clamp a 1900 pound horse in a rare exhibition. Velstad’s feat is shown from the wrestler’s bridge, then the animal is lowered amid a dramatic finish. Defeated 27 title holders in Browne’s arena as amateur fighters claim many titles across weight classes.

Einar Leistad Die Horn van Supnart Velstad Leistad

Training Camp Chatter in Springa Era Baseball Camp Notes

Fragmented report from a spring training period recounts players and managers shaping rosters. Mentions include Bill Terry coaching, Leo Durocher figures, and various batters and pitchers such as Camilli and Lavagello, with details on drills, lineups, and tentative positions across multiple camps and cities.

Schreiner and Texas Lutheran Lead In JC Meet

Texas Victoria district meet results show Schreiner Institute and Texas Lutheran leading with two wins each on opening day. Edinburg, San Angelo, and San Antonio Junior College posted mixed gaps as standings shift ahead of Saturday’s decisive games.

Jenin Bet Terese Gutheran Behrelner San Angelo San Antonio Schreiner Institutes Mountaineers Texas Lutheran College Texas’ Uituar College Bai Mountaineers Tuther- 88 No. Jokses Schrainer Edsonburg Lithers Ans Edinburg Sn Angelo Srn Attonio Ediinburg Edinbug Belgreiner Texas Lutheran Torgla San Antonio Junior College Eduehier Texas Lutheran San Antonio Tolley College San Angelo. Rebtelves Delaney Ginsdeer Dennis Pur Voya Bilra Johnson Gravane Ehort Mitherpingera A. Lawrence Nmills Fuller Drevis Beesey Schreiner Tos Halawaee Belew Ramwtoy Fate Taylor Huokren Rehtohoy Smit If Cawley Campbell Milisan & I San Moore Athers Farmmay Aturkman Wuthoran P Bain Mahler Billniver Walmer Scheriner Pos Sa Og Briew Nesesreg Hy Benork Victoria Texas Vetoria Junlor College Bill Gainesville Temple Junior College

Frogs' Jack Odle Hospitalized After Spring Training Injury

Report from Arlington indicates Frogs quarterback prospect Jack Odle was moved from the field to a hospital with bronchitis after a Saturday practice. Coach Howard Grubbs and staffers noted other players in bed with illnesses as Team Moved through practice woes.

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Canceled Texas A and I game hits Bronc Javelina matchups

Schedule mixup forces cancellation of the university level game between the San Antonio Brones and the Texas A and I Javelinas, leaving fans and conference officials adjusting plans for the weekend.

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Stagehand favored in Widener Cup at Hialeah Park

In warm, fast track conditions at Hialeah Park Miami amid lineup changes Stagehand, a dominant figure from Maxwell Howard’s stable, is expected to win the $50,000 Widener Cup. With War Admiral scratched, Stagehand faces rival Pasteurized and Sir Dallon as analysts note his high winning potential and possible path to Santa Anita glory.

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Cunningham Races Lash At 2 Miles In New York Meet

In New York on March 15, Don Lash, the indoor record holder, targets Glenn Cunningham in a two mile clash at Madison Square Garden as part of the 4-A championships. Greg Rice and Tommy Deckard also race, with Mantin—Mantaintan expected to contend, while a boycotts by Intercollegiate officials dampens crowd sizes.

New York Alas Bushnell Eastern Collexilo Astietics Madson Square Gariden Intercalleginio A. A Cunningham Cmt R Bustinell Bushnell Tomers Callege Cokauhiy Mantintan Uist Greg Rice Notre Dinn Ang Tommy Deckard Toomington Mina Gum Melans Walt Rele Tastas

Sabin and Betz Tennis Stars in Indoor Championship

A garbled report highlights Sabin and Betz as leading contenders in the national Indoor tennis championships with Bowden aimed as the final rival. It notes Miss Betz as standout prospect from California and mentions Helen Wills Moody and other players in exhibition events.

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