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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1939

Page

5

Iondo Leads Revival Of High School Baseball In San Antonio

Superintendent J G Barry reports strong revival efforts in public school baseball. Five new district teams join this year: Eagle Pass Crystal San Felipe Del Rio Dilley and Devine, with others like Matlandale Edgewood and Baenir also playing. The program touts strong season records and character building, emphasizing baseball as a premier sport for boys.

Wight Eagle Pass Crystal San Felipe High del Rin Dilley Devine Uams Matlandale Edgewnot San Antonio Baenir Dean Rantolph Kelly Field Austin Edgewood Ut Agin

Curley Hays Recovering After Auto Crash In Texas

Texas sports star Curley Hays of San Angelo, famed for speed in softball, baseball and track, survived a head on collision that killed his passenger. He suffered brain concussion, a deeply lacerated knee and rib injuries, with a knee injury healing and his left handed bat noted as a possible edge in pro baseball.

San Antonio J. J. Yarborough Hays Tim San Angelo Hish Anther

Bridges Simms case drifts in doubt at St Marys University

Report highlights ongoing dispute between Frank Bridges and Mose Simms over breach of contract and half the university athletic assets under the Simms Bridges partnership. Bridges attorney George Cannon awaits return to the city as actions unfold.

Frank Bridges Mose Simms St. Mary's University Bridges Simms Jock Sutherland C. R. Noble Mississippi

Unclear college conference dates spark coast cager debate

Fragmented OCR notes discuss basketball dates for coast teams and conferences. References include Portland Oregon, Northen vision, Cron Bute college, and Berkeley games with March 16 targets and approvals by various universities.

Oregon Narthon Avvision University of Bcul Calicree AM University of Giaifosuin Berkeley Saurav

Gulf Coast League Formation Sparks Regional Baseball Tour

The Gulf Coast League held meetings to organize CUERG and planned a March event. Leaders announced a regional tour to promote Gulf Coast baseball, emphasizing coordination with league president to align schedules across southern Texas towns.

Gulf Coast League CUERG March Presidentaal Amazone Alistois Souly Texas Gulf Coast Aimatour Cher

Grand Junction Trials Crown Letter Cops Trials

A garbled historical fragment references trials and honors in Grand Junction with names and outcomes unclear. It mentions a first in a system from 1980 and cites various distorted terms and entities, suggesting a sports or court context without readable specifics.

Browns contract signings start to take shape in spring

St Louis Browns move toward their Grapefruit League opener with Bills Weyell signing pitcher Fred Johnson and hinting at more deals. Calder Bay Sullivan confirms he will report, while Mel Almata is expected soon. Howard Mills, Burk Newsom, Don Neliner, and Rel Kress remain unsigned as Dewitt weighs options. Talks of a Cleveland swap to net Heffner for Heath are dismissed. Browns aim to land Heath only in a return package. The club conducts a light workout ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies game in San Antonio. Roy Hughes attends the first session as the Browns prep for spring action.

Bill Weyell St. Louis Browns Fred Johnson Lohlout Giexe Suah Calder Bay Sullivan Browns Cers Mel Almata Alo Howard Mills Cleveland Heath Maar Iman Heffner Earl Averil Finn Catinaign Philadelphia Philies Kew Braunfels Tificker Roy Hughes Haney Ed Cote

Johnstonown Club Moves Farm Anchise to Youngstein Ohio

The St Lowis Browns switch their Mid-Atlantia farm anchor from Johnstonstown Pa to Youngstein Ohio this season. Announced by Bill Urlwitt general manager. Bill Oster in charge of the change. The chute will be managed by Bill Urbanski former short star of the Basta National Leaguelub.

Jonnstowl St. Lowis

Teague to Start as Brownies Face Phillies in Galveston

Galveston Texas Teague will start for Une Browns when they tangle with the Philadelphia Phillies Friday. Cole Tost MuncrieP, Tost and Mullover among pitchers listed for the game under Gordon Fred Hofnigan. Johnny Meyeurn, Van Atta and Jackie Kramer also slated to see service. lineup includes Glenn Spindel Harshany and Payne in relief.

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Forty Rounds in Friday Bouts at Walkathon Arena

The Southern Athletic association boxing card features 40 rounds Friday night at Walkathon Arena led by lightweight Sammy Musca of Voxis facing Manuel Villa IT of Mexico City in the main event. K O Barrado defends featherweight title against Kid Comite in the semi main. Babe Duran of San Antonio meets Gabriel Rachyi and Jorges Morelis, both of Mexico City, in another bout. Ray Serrano, Harston Ville lightweight, also on the card. Cors, Pus Christi debut by Morella. All bouts scheduled for 10 rounds. Tickets on sale. matchmaker Francis Cunningham signed Mexico to add an opponent for the Mexican standout tonight. Lew Jenkins and Battling Aneiri were slated for the top bout but Ancira broke his right hand and is unable to fight.

Southern Athletic Association Sammy Musca Voxis Manuel Villa Mexico City K. O. Barrado Kid Comite Babe Duran San Antonio Gabriel Rachyi Jorges Morelis Mexico Ray Serrano Harston Ville Racha Ated Morella Texas Cors Pus Christi Myernational Francis Cunningham Lew Jenkins Battling Aneirit Ancira

Friday Opener for Aggie Baseballers

The Texas A&M Aggies open the baseball season with a two game series at Houston, coached by Marty Urquhart. The first game starts at 11 am, followed by a second contest on Saturday, March 12, in a bid to kick off the campaign with a strong showing.

College Siv Mitre Texas AC and Marty Uraw Texas Houston Suseny

Fight Results Highlight Unclear Boxing Event Details

Fragmented report from New Braunfels involves fighters Hyde Assuerstet Mees and Jeland with unclear results. Mentions Philadelphia manager Doc Prothro eyeing Rickie Wayne Comax against the Browns and a Sunday follow up game at Loch Cleid with start time 2 30 pm. References to the Aviaieda league and a National arbiter. details are garbled and names uncertain.

New Braunfels Doc Prothro Philly Rickie Wayne Comax Browns Loch Cleid Joe Aviaieda League San Antunes Zikey Sears National New Reachtes Liam Pilday

Jewelers Represent S A In State Cage Tourney

San Antonio team Alamo Jewelers and Andy Obbott will represent the city in the state basketball tournament at Port Arthur Friday and Saturday. They won the city final 31 to 29, with Congregational third place after a late rally. Obbott led scoring in the semifinal, while Woodlawn’s Lous Yaveig poured 23 in the second half of the third place game.

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No Return Match With Rollie Tanghear Coverage Incident

A garbled report describes a photographer in Dallas covering a sorting trading event at Cleveland and Browns encampment Coolfield. The text mentions a confession on Wednesday and a dramatic scene with a camera setup, gear, and an interrupted moment amid a drunken driver incident during a league event.

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JENKINS K Q S oo BORRADO II Beales Graham's Boy With Cats

A garbled recap portrays Jenkins and Borrado II in a boxing like sequence with mentions of Graham and Peaches Graham, Korps Christi and San Antonio figures, plus reference to Yankee organization and early career notes. The piece blends fight style notes with scattered player names and team ties, reflecting a chaotic press summary of a bygone era.

Jenkins K.Q Oo Borrado II Beaches Graham's

Midget racer set for Thursday night at local track

Promoter Mel Wainwright launches the season with a night of midget car races at a San Antonio track. Doc Shanebrook and Jon Garson lead a 15-car field in time trials, with 2500 fans a 500 dollars in prizes last Sunday. Time trials Thursday at TAM ym precede seven more races in a card expected to draw strong local crowds.

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Local A A U Basket Title Hopes Lifted by 50 Teams

Denver reports a 50 team field for the A A U cage title race with action slated to begin Sunday at Willow Creek. Semifinal play featured Kahn and Pepper leading teams as Houston beat Dallas and American Liberty defeated Cota. Other highlights see Midwest Drugs, Trinity, and North Texas squads advancing with various forfeits and matchups shaping the finals.

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Guldahl Clutch Wins Four Ball Title In Thrilling Match

Ralph Guldahl and Sarah rode a hot putting display to a 7 and 6 victory over Horton Smith and Paul Hutyar, clinching the $5000 international four ball championship. Guldahl praised his open play and steady touch as he and Sarah dominated, winning the last nine holes in striking fashion to seal the title.

Coral Gadles Murry Calle-L Ralph Gildan Uis Gulginh San Horton Smith Paul Hutyar Guldaht Scott Tesson Ralph Philadelphia Guldahl Sarah Guldahl Raed Sarad

Ice Hockey Transcription With Garbled Team Names

Fragmentary OCR text lists multiple hockey teams and players with numerous misspellings. It mentions Cleveland, New York, Rangers, Boston, and Chicago in a chaotic array of names, scores, and locations, but the exact game details are unreadable. The source is too garbled to determine a coherent event or outcome.

Dallas Baseball Club Works For Shied Work

All members of the Dallas baseball club were on bits for shield work in the morning as Corton Rhodes and farmer Ivor Yankee pligher join the effort. The first practice session will be held today with Davia Glass among those expected to contribute.

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New York Title Bout Planned Between Louis and Galenty

Promoter Mike Saiten says he will stage the Louis Versus Galenty light heavyweight title bout in New York in June if the New York boxing commission approves the title. Officials expect final action soon.

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