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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1939

Page

3

Lanier Battles Abilene In State Tourney San Antonio

San Antonio Lanier Voxs edge Abilene High Eagles 40 to 32 in a semifinal in the state interscholastic basketball tournament. Glimer High defeated Kingsley Brahmas 28 to 32, Livingston Indians beat Vernon Lions 37 to 33, Bowis topped Dalhart 38 to 15, with Gregory gym hosting the final later tonight.

Austin Insi Lanier Voxs San Antonio Abilene High Eagles Fel Livingston Lions Bowie el Paso Gregory Gym Lanier Glimer Pett Baldana Corral Witton Bob AH Grsarten

Snead Wins Open in 25 Holes at St Petersburg

Slammin Sam Snead of White Sulphur Springs West Virginia won $700 for first in the St Petersburg open golf tournament after a 25 hole playoff with Henry Picard of Hershey Pennsylvania. Both shot 69s in regulation tying at nine under par, and seven extra holes decided the winner. Picard earned $450 for second as Snead’s victory boosted his winnings to $3150 over the past two weeks.

Petersburg Flg Sam Snead White Sulphir Springs W. Va Snead Henry Picard Hersshey

Kent Katan to Wrestle Kent Katan in Preliminaries

Kent of salen Gre faces Tfarry Kent in a prelliary bout set for next Wednesday at Walkithon arena. Canadian champion Realist Taha Karan among other wrestlers in a comaten tie plus bouts involving Frank Robert Taylor, Juki Humberts, and Ryan Besprtin.

Tfarry Kent Salen Gre Preliiacy Walkithon Taha Karan Kent Ausy Wrestier Stanley Pinw Frank Robert Taylor Ane Juki Humberts Tyan Besprtin

Budge Eyes Five-Year Cash-In For Golf Triumph

Troy dispatch reports Budge, a red headed golfer, eyeing a five year run atop the sport. He forecasts a period of dominance as he seeks to extend success from last year while noting rivals like Perry and Vines in cross country and major circuit events. He plans to leverage business ventures alongside his playing career.

Troy Saintons Wlathy Dor Budge al Fogrnla Walit Aly Blisworth Vinex Budge Vines Ry T. Canight Wien Hirhudlig MBNL Fred Perry West

Laredo hosts strong finish. Texas colleges shine in Border games

At Laredo on March 4, the Border Conference meet saw Texas schools dominate as Texas State Teachers, East Texas State Teachers, and Hardin-Simmons posted high scores. Individual highlights included Wolcott of Rice breaking a yard dash record and Brackenridge tying for high school sprint honors. Multiple schools and athletes set marks across track events and relays.

Texas State SouthWest Texas ‘Teachers’ College Dfth Freddie Wolcott Rice Galvin Bell Brackenridge San Antonio Guero Tor Rat Lockhart Lee Elnals Walcott Gatewood Texas Barfield Ramsey East Texas Graham Willy McRae East Secandy Polthast Tesar A Exas Farthast Weems Roskdale Schiroeder Ysrdruss Wolker Ban Athonie Summminrees Mane Glyn ‘Pics Awi-Yard Nun Fira Selpouiler Cuesteond Luby Karnes Cmystied Glacder Pearaatt Mall Kaviman Cowal Mullen Antonio Teme Coleman Kerr Rle Cooley Kaufman Chester Eldres Freee Fit Ween Rookdale Fort 10A Duchies Recoud Hatch Taredo Ifalter Leekharts Crata Breckowildze San Antoniny Nasdoe Karnes City Secundl Medina Wattantate San Amtaituls

Fragmented Texan names and places in a garbled listing

A jumbled OCR style passage lists many Texas towns teachers and entities with numerous misspellings. It mentions Lonehiopes Mord Quedhinat test A and various surnames and locations, forming a dense stream of proper nouns without a clear single event or narrative.

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Central Catholic Buttons Enter Texas Catholic League Tourney

Central Catholic Buttons, defending champions, opened the Texas Catholic Interscholastic League tournament with a 39 to 25 win over St. Joseph's of Dallas. They face St. Henry's of San Antonio in the Saturday semifinal after Victoria's St. Joseph's upset their Dallas rival.

EB Pass West Texas Irltmen St. Edward's Austin St. Henry's Hornets San Antonio Central Catholic el Paso Lowmeys St. Joseph's Dallas Joseph's Bultons Victoria Vie Dick Horn Sir Joseph's Yoakum St. Mary's Badby J. Crooks Mike Willamson St. Anthony's Beaumont Williamson Laredo Lloyd Henry Deen Devin Grady Minos SUNS Johnny Kramer Ss Tf Dallas Quint Johnny Burkholder Sender Johnny Ducos Thrrough San Antonians North Texas Iive Veakunis St Heney's Robert, Brown

Granger to Stage May 14 Puppy Match

Granger was selected to head the committee for the San Antonio Kennel Club puppy match set for May 14 at Brackenridge Park. The action was decided at the club’s monthly meeting Friday night in May.

Lots of Rookies in Chicago White Sox Open Camp

Chicago White Sox begin camp with sixty rookies and more hopefuls, many from semi pro leagues, training under Bob Tarleton. Ten additional players join from Longview and Bb, Lanis as the team evaluates new infield and pitching talent.

Chicago Sox Shicago Chicago White Sox New York Yankees St. Louis Cardinals Innes Longview Texas White Sox Lanis

Cath World Catholic Boxes and Team Box Score Fragments

Fragmentary basketball box score from a Catholic event listing players, misses, and free throws. Names and numbers appear with inconsistent formatting, including Bouton, Beaumont, and Henn as well as various totals and fouls.

Parish League Playoff Postponed By School Tournament

Parish League playoff scheduling is delayed as Central High gym hosts Catholic high school tournament. The basketball final will now begin Sunday, March 12, with St Henrys vs St Francis to decide who meets the winner of a semifinal between Our Lady of Guadalupe and Moeys. Palm Beach golf winner: Walter Burzeno defeats Medal isk Taminy in the Benediction teur final 2 and 1.

Central High Gym Louis Thein Central High St. Henry's St. Francis Our Lady of Guadalupe Moey's Burremo Palm Beach Fla Maren Walter Burzeno Newsork Palm Benedicemnteur Medalisk Taminy' Chorin Wer Jerney Hathety

Metz Laffoon Lead Seeded Pair In Major Golf Event

Metz and Laffoon are top seeds in the inter national foursomes and four ball championship starting Sunday with 38-hole rounds. Defending champs Metz-Laffoon face Johnny Farrell and Wilhe Klein in round one as Ralph Culbertson and Sam Snead loom as contenders. Five other pairs await the action as the field includes Shute and Hogan and Nelson with Walsh and others. Roy Mangrum and Herman Hare are named alternates. Lions to Kansas City as Texas Lions aim for AAU meet in March with Acker confirming the trip.

Coral Gables Pik Maren Dick Metz Ky Laffoon Renty Ploayd Jeremy Revolta Ralph Culdahl Sam Snead Matey Denny Shute Ben Hogan Jltte Mete Gaffoon Johnny Farrelt Wil Willie Goggin Shule-Hugan Willie MacParlane Johnny Bulla Jimmy Hines Vic Glezz Horton Smith Paul Runyan Byron Nelson Frank Walsh E. J. Borrison Jimmy der Maret Femroy ArmoursTony Pena i Revolta-Picard Roy Mangrum Herman Hare

Assnciated Tease Philadelpha Penchoft and Others Meet

Fragmentary list of names and scores from a distant event includes Philadelpha Penchoft and Lanne O'Mahony with scores around 200s and 400s, joined by several unclear entries in a dated Australia Vic Chiialy Sunt sland collection.

Tite Philadelpha Gaurke Penchoft Australia Vic Chiialy Suntsland Celie Lustsie Tilun Polaid Lanne O'Mahony Tveland

Glenn Reaches Browns Camp After Trade From Yankees

The Browns signaled a late arrival as Glenn joins pitching and catching teammates at Teen Field for workouts. Trade from the Yankees brings him to St Louis with manager Bill DeWitt and a plan to integrate into the batterymen group. church attendance may influence morning drills.

Jay Glenn Brinwis Teen Field Yankees Glenn Bred Haney Arden Mel Maezeta Stockton Calif Mel San Antonio Missions Browns Bill Dewitt

Armstrong Pacho Title Fight Set at Havana Stadium

In Havana on March 4, Henry Armateonz of Los Angeles defends the lightweight crown against Boby Pacha, another LA fighter. Odds favor Armateonz who weighed 136 yesterday, while Pacha at 134. Cuban crowd expected to reach 16,009 at Tropical stadium with around 20,000 dollars gate. Braddock slated as referee after local boxing officials approved the choice.

Los Angeles Armstrong bin Ston Henry Pacho Cuba Tropical Stadium Mueve Weim Jimmy Braddock Gubar

San Antonio Sailing Club hosts wide field for windjammers race

A massive entry list is shaping the fifth mid winter vexeda San Antonio Sailing Club regatta at Medina Lake on November 11 and 12. Flyers from Florida, Missouri, Kansas City, and Texas will race in the Snipe class with top skippers Dr. Pranks of Fort Worth and Perry Dass of Fort Worth among likely contenders. Local sailors expect a strong turnout with prizes including the Southwestern championship cups and the San Antonio Sailing Association Handicap trophy as competition grows from Corpus Christi, Brownsville, and other ports.

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Boxing results sweep of aging associate preay event

Fighters from multiple states and cities competed in a feature bout and under Texas law a judges majority decision was reversed. Contenders listed include Britton from New Orleans, Carey from New York, and Case from Oklahoma City among many others in a lengthy cards format with several draws and outpoints across venues.

Blaze Dowel Altar Britton Miata Baf Fleck Aenior Shero Lew Jensking Sweatwater Jack Carey N&w Oriana Frankie Graham Vailax Abellores Dallas le Bix Wills Wonderz Eres Haute New York Nalia Mani New Haven Buddy Kox Dayton Gita Pat. Cusniskey Paleiani Gene Bole Patay Terroni Cleveland Gua ‘Dorazio Philadelphia Jim Rabingan el Boyd Birmingham Ald Civiease Oamaha Carl Vinciqueren Omaha Charley Berlangey Taranto West Palm Beach Pla Vlatre Georgi Los Annelen Emtph Chong We Orleens Ap New Beltain Conn Mike Xeevin Boston Jon Ghnants Si. Livia

Houston Polo Club Debuts in San Antonio Cup Tournament

Houston Polo Club opens its entries in the Shamrock Greens San Antonio Polo Cup at Brackeuildze Park on Sunday afternoon. Teams include Wichita Whirlwinds and Liana Raiders in a round robin format with five clubs in the field.

Housley Foto Shamrock Greens San Antonio Brackeuildze Park Wichita Whirlwinds Jack Lapham EL Renchite Liana Raiders Jineupa Pate Chiters Nora Skidoo Brodie Barty Jobhaon Acanlre Mortia Umer Donna Scone

Racing scene at Tropeol Park opens weekend

Associated Press reports a busy racing weekend at Tropeal Park with top contenders such as Helen worst and several prominent horses expected to perform. The program features notable entries including Chock Chariton and Bonnie Nawh with prospects of strong showings in the Metropolitan season opening events.

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San Antonio Women’s Golf Run Three Day Medal Play

Members of the San Antonio Women’s Golf Association plan a three day medal play tournament at once day to decide its two representatives in the state women’s event in April 43. In the association’s weekly handicap, Friday at Port Symphony House, Mrs Mell Steiner subtracted many strokes from her gross 62.

San Antonio Women's Golf Association Oncday Decid Port Sym House Mell Steiner M Gran

Betty Berg in Florida East Coast women’s golf final

Betty Jameson of San Ana tops Patty Berg in a Florida East Coast women's golf final in St Augustine. Jameson won 6 and 2 over Mrs Helton Wockenjos, while Berg defeated Tad Daddle Irwin 6 and 4. A separate note mentions a Negro girls event and an athletic recreation center gathering.

St. Augustine Pin Ina Betty Jameson San Anafonte Patty Berg Florida East Coast Jalnecci

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