Pintails Ride Flight For Wildlife Study
Twelve wild pintail ducks will be transported by a government aircraft from San Francisco to Newark and Washington during National Wildlife Restoration week. On arrival they will be released at a sanctuary with gold plated bands inviting finders to report capture locations. The Interior Department promises special care for the birds.
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New York
Newark
Secretary of the Interior Fcries
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Menchaca Wins Golden Gloves Title in 118-pound Class
Texas dominance marked the Golden Gloves as Richard Menchaca of Port Arthur captured the 118-pound title after three rounds, with Port Arthur also featuring Corone and others reaching medal rounds. The San Antonio event highlighted strong showings from Texas, Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa boxers, including a noted performance by Menchaca praised for his clever boxing and clean fighting.
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Texas
Richard Menchaca
Port Arthur
Hils
Jimmy Blake
Port Wayne
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Rs Corone
George Hayes
Lenox
Iowa
Menchaca
Immy Joyce
Gary
Ind
Corona
Savior Canadeo
Corann
Barney Ross
L A Missions Open Practice Without Catcher
The L A Missions opened spring practice in Laredo with no catcher on day one, relying on youth from Browns farm systems and local leagues. Benny Huffman and Bus Payton were the only catchers noted, while a dozen young pitchers and several infielders reported, awaiting Joe Hilgere and others to join soon.
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San Altohlo
Sprig
Laredo
Missions
Benny Huffman
Bus Payton
Esi
Marty McManus
St. Louis Browns
Fuzz White
Topeka Speed-Demon
al Witte
Lafayette
Evangeline League
John Hausmann
Pepper-Box
Woody Bell
Springfield
Bill DeWitt
Browns
Texas Amateur Golf State Championship Dates Change
San Angelo March 7. Dates for the Texas Golf Association annual state championship tournament were moved from late May to June 6, 7, 8, and 9. The change was announced by Hergie Carson, host San Angelo Country Club secretary and tournament director, after a conference with Ralph B. Baldwir of the San Antonio Staley Rasocalion.
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San Angelo
Texas Golf Associaion
Hergie Carson
San Angelo Country Club
Ralph B. Baldwir
San Antonio
Staley Rasocalion
Exhibition Baseball Camp Updates In Calif And Texas
The Anaheim and Oklahoma City Indians camps opened with managers reporting progress under warm sun. Hal B. Lee praised the progress of his squad as spring training continues. Jim Weesey announced Texas league workouts from 10 am to 2 pm. Lefty Griliheart joined Shreveport camp after traveling from Oklahoma City. Dallas Rebels conducted infield and batting practice amid steady drills.
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Hal B. Lee
Perspir
Jacksonville
Texas
Fist.fantingen
Oklahoma City Indians
Jim Weesey
Shreveport
Lefty Griliheart
Oklahoma City
Iule
Lake
Dallas Rebels
Corpus Christi grid squad opens spring practice
About 80 boys, roughly 10 percent of senior high male enrollment, reported for spring football drills at Corpus Christi. Co captain Dick Haas, sidelined by a broken thumb from a motorcycle accident, is the standout from the 1939 team. Ed Baent leads the tackling dummy drills as the squad prepares for a 20 day scrimmage period and a mid April game.
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Corpus
Hostak Garcia Bout Set for Seattle Title Fight
Middleweight Champion Al Hostak signed to defend his title against Ceferino Garcia in Seattle Washington. The National Boxing Association announced on March 7 that it would seek Hostak to also meet Ken Overtin if Overtin defeats Garcia. Aposp is said to have stated the champion never declined to box Garcia.
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Hostak
Garcia
Washington
al Hostak
Ceferino Garcia
Seattle
National Boxing Association
Eddie Mario
Ken Overtin
Overtin
Apos
Marina
Steers and Longhorns set for spring grid doubleheader
University of Texas football holds a two game spring training doubleheader to raise funds for the Finnish relief effort. The Longhorns and Ravines, with star players Crain Layden Williams Goodwin Doss, meet in the feature game while the second string Steers face the Mavericks. Alternate quarters will pit the Longhorns against the Bovines. Admission 25 cents. Coach Bible notes proceeds will go to aid relief.
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Longhorns
Bovines
Longhorn Vineun
Cowboy Jack Crain
Peta Layden
Don Williams
Red Goodwin
Noble Doss
Don Weedon
Derwond Péretb
Eocaptains
Ted Dawson
Jimmy Grubbs
Crain
Layden
Bevines
R. L. Harkins
Walter Heap
Taylor
Johnny Gill
D. X+ Bible
Feller Curve Prompts Olympic Pace and Praise
In Fort Myers on March 7 Oscar Vitt rates Bob Feller as a rising great and notes his control improving. Vitt praises Feller's curve and predicts he may become baseball’s greatest pitcher, while comparing him to Walter Johnson and highlighting Red Ruffing’s steady excellence with the Yankees as a benchmark.
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Fort Myers
Oscar Vitt
Detroit
Bob Feller
Oscar
Cleveland Pilot
Feller
Bob
Johnson
Fellér
Vitt
Miore
Osott
Red Ruffing
Yankees
Ruffing
Tk Lakes
Sports Night at Schreiner in Kerrville on March 14
Schreiner Institute plans a sports night featuring a faculty team versus intra mu lta students in a basketball clash on March 14. The program also includes boxing, table tennis and volleyball with listed faculty players such as Bryant, Moore, Fields, Jackson, Green, Wilcox, Whisenhont and Guinn.
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Intramurfl Allestors
Schreiner Institute
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Bryant
T. C. Moore
Franklin Fields
Sam Jackson
Capt
W. O. Green
Ensign W. M. Wilcox
Roy Whisenhont
John Guinn
Archery Club Formed at Tivy High School Kerrville
Trapp Proxy of New Tivy Archery Club forms with Howard Trapp as president. Other officers include Max Price as secretary and treasurer Aire, and Stanton Morris as sergeant at arms.
San Marcos Tackle Waco in State Tourney Opener
In Austin the Inter scholastic league hosts a banquet for Jenjo and coaches from visiting teams. Friday opens the 140 state division tournament with FE Puso vs Lancaville at 2 pm, Raymondsville vs Livingston at 3:15 pm, Crowell vs Dublin at 7:45 pm, and Waco vs San Marcos at 8:30 pm. Semis set for Saturday at 10:15 and 12:15 pm, with consolation at 7:80 pm and the title match at 8:30 pm.
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March
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Tnterschisbustie
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Chumdivisiup Lourniament
Tal Shelby
Wilversisity Division of Extension
Fe? Puso
Lancaville Ac
Raymondsville
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Crowell
Dublin
Waco
San Marcos
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Celtics Triumph Over New York Jews In Pro Shorthanded Thriller
The Joy Celtics of the American Professional Basketball League edged the New York Jews 27 to 26 in a hard fought world pro basketball championship tilt. Both teams had one prior win, making this a pivotal early victory for Boston.
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Celtics
Troy
Joy Celtics
New York Jews
Local softball scene shuffles as teams plan weekend games
The Quality Felnters earned a double win while word spreads of upcoming games against the Alamo Palniters at Lions Field Sunday morning. Players are reminded to bring 15 week fou se tit and to show contracts only with polling the rteanee fee. The San Antonio Amateur Softball association reveals team entries from St Ann’s St Patrick’s and Sacred Heart as they join the league later. Rev Charlus Droas of St Ann’s elected president.
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Toop
San Antonio
Charlus Droas
St. Ann'a
Teama
Ary
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Toaph
City Majors 8s Draw 5 Clubs City Majors 8s Draw 5 Clubs
Five clubs Thursday were listed as definite entrants for the City Major amateur baseball league, with a sixth team likely to join later. The organizations meeting at Station Hospital, Randolph Field, San Antonio Air Depot, the Ploch Ollers and the Third Transport Squadron joined the League. Union 694 may enter if a sponsor is found. Next meeting Friday March 1 likely to include officer elections.
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