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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1939

Page

6

Derby hopeful Savariel leads Three Ds racing notes

In a scrambled report from Tropical Park and nearby tracks, Derby hopeful Savariel headlines a list of horses from the Three Ds stock. Names like Ben Athenicar and Monty Astaro appear amid apprentice riders and card selections, with mixed results and confounding text about wins, places, and future races.

Mercs Trents Nectrhn Savariel Ben Athenicar Apri Sabariel Ike al Xenfoo Whittts Galve Monty Astaro Imyny Tropical Park Jacatine Jun Ronnin Nash Prentien Chace Charlier Nate

College Cagers Roundup From Associated Press

College basketball headlines feature West Virginia 24 percent shooting and Washington loss, Jefferson 39, Perl Northeast Minnesota 28, St Johns 48, St Francis 17, Yale 34, and corrections from Warhin AD Adamant Fata 2 Werlminnee.

Wome Associated Press West Washington and Iafferson Perl St. Minean St Tyhn's St. Francis Yale & Cretenten

McKeever of Tech Guides Boston Past Newton

In Boston on March 9 approval was given for Mead Football Coach Leahy to appoint McKeever of Texas Tech and Jonelle Diuze at Fordham as backfield players. Leahy praised veteran Dobie and noted Korver remains, with Cawthon as backfield coach amid a reshaped 193% backfield setup.

McKeever Tech Boston Newton Mass Mead Ak Leahy Ed McKeever Texas Teuh Jonnale Diuze Fordham Rey Patrick H. Collis Ather Iities Boston College Leahy Steece Gi Dobie Mir Korver Texas Trent Wafen Pee Cawthon

Aggie Fresh Coaching Changes Across Texas Aggie Staff

The Texas Aggies announce changes in coaching staff with Lar troedamin and Manning Star named as new baseball and football coaches. Charlie Deware and Smilic join as trainers while Frank Anderen is appointed golf coach as part of a broader staff reshuffle.

Tor Mach Texas Aggie Lar Troedamin Breseball Vatelly Fenkiss Feams Anijoilhood A Lotic Council Ane Aye Daintmient Manning Star Charlie Deware Gannaeres Billyball Tency Smilic Cuineil Ved Liery-sppointmnent

Llano Mixes With Greens in Far South Texas Tilt

A chaotic report details the Shamrock Greets and Linde Raiders meeting in heavy weather with Edinburgh like delays. Line names include Semp Ross Jack Lemon Lawrence Stark and York Ravitt among Shamrock players. The Raiders, a 20 goal unit, were set to face Houston in a postponed game.

el Ranchitoa Arington Uonston San Antonio Hugh Fitzsimons Harald Bayry Harry Evinger Jean Scott Raiders Mone T Uppston Shamrock Semp Ross Jack Lemon Luurence Stark York Ravitt

Kingsville Brahma Basketball Team Guests at Rotary Meet

Kingsville High School Brahma basketball team, state tournament contenders from Kingsville, were honored guests at the Kingsville Rotary Club gathering this week in Austin. Coach Percy Adams introduced Patt Elliot and Chuck Schmidt as co-caplains. Vernon Glass and Daggy Smith named next year’s co-captains along with Roy Terre, James Robinson, Rolla Duncan, Sherwin Boswell, Guffrey Muller, and Will Bean. The team manager was listed as the bus iness manager.

Kingsville Marcel Brahma Ahone Eagles Roy Terre James Robinson Rolla Duncan Sherwin Boswell Guffrey Muller Will Bean

Army to Hold Two Ring Shows at Fort Sain

Fort Sain hosts two night boxing events at Christy Mathews Field with 38 bouts slated across Friday and Saturday evenings. General public admission set at five cents.

ARMY Fort Sain

Flag Officers of Local Sailing Club Re elected

Re elected flag officers of the local sailing club include Commodore C, Vice Commodore, and Secretary. The winter regatta at Medline lake on Saturday and Sunday featured prize events, with an updated schedule detailing classes and heats for Snipe and handean races.

Antonio Crain Membece Harry Jo Howard OR. W. Garre Reasoner Midke Howard Ehairman Suling Bowy Regia Medline Lake Hye Cail Crath Antardo Fleck Naib Sri

Gas House Gangers Now Drowsy Chub Fans Desert

Gas House Gang era fades as Cardinals struggle to replace stars Pepper Martin and the farm system. Manager Ray Blades grapples with a thinning roster, lack of pitching depth, and doubts about finishing higher than sixth in the NL. Veterans Medwick Mize Werts Dewar pace the lineup amid a shifting spring camp.

Gayle Talbot ST. Peiersburg St. Louis Cardlnals Redbirds Ron Rochester Ray Sninfield Blades Pepper Marlin Pepper Alger Farmer System Rickey Otter Yankees Etek Branch Tiesey Commis Garis pRipkey Doran Cardinals Lon Warkeke Bob Wella Curt Davis Dewar Medudek Ellis Alaughter Teery Meare

Chemepion Says Mi- Baer Best-Next to Louis

A garbled report describes Joe Louis and Max Baer in a boxing scene with reference to Pasadena and Chicago White Sox, noting training road work and cameras. It portrays a heavyweight title context with Max Baer as a challenger and predictions of victory, amid chaotic OCR phrasing.

Chemepion Baer Louis Pasadena Chicago White Joe Pournda T4ilus Shane

27 725 Keglers to Take Part in Classic

Cleveland reports the 1939 American Bowling Congress classic with 27 725 bowlers entered across 4145 teams 10 600 hub events and 240 teams in minor divisions. Prize money totals 194 000 with first place at $1000 and top singles prize at $300 while 33 080 entrants compete over seven days.

Cleveland Marold H. Burton Enantie Amerlet Bowling Congress ABC Nest c. King Itatianapolis Nest Vine Congress B. JH. Baumparten Cushing Peoria Canada

Eonay's Explanations and The Church House History

A fragment discusses a historical parish project at Fressingfleti to provide an eating and drinking space for worshippers. It notes a 16th century practice allowing meals in churchyards, abuses prompting a nearby Church House for reverence. Mention of TOMONKOW: HEROD's S1'anLn appears as a marginal note.

Historire England Fressingfleti Cherche Howse Tomonkow Herod

Champs Look Good in Gal Cage Meet

Defending champs Lone Oak and runner-up Miller Graye dominate opening round in the Gal Cage Meet. Carrollton, Highland, Wolfe City, and Celeste share matchups as teams jockey for early control on the slate.

Greenville Maren F— Allisar Taxtight Hee Lone Oak Miller Graye Cywnpbell Quinlag Bal Morhea Barger Wayside Va Wolfe City Comneton Highland Allan Ebencest Haphy Lucas Celeste Brinceston Edoph Matter Grove

Carrizo Springs Holds Track Meet

Carrizo Springs hosts a high school track meet with 23 invited Southwest Texas schools. The event opens Friday at 2 p.m. and finals are set for 7:30 p.m. Officials include Graham Rodgers of Cryer City as starter. Likely standout athletes include Asherton, Rytandes, Whitwell, Loy, and Jeffrey nvet Hart from Castiza Springs.

Carrizo Springs Tyenty Asherton Rytandes

Raiders Meet 11 Grid Foes in Lubbock Schedule

Lubbock March 3 UPI Tesas veterane packed Red Raiders will face 11 grid foes in a Texas College of Mines clash at El Paso and a lengthy road slate. Coach Pete Anthon’s Crimson Charges travel 10400 miles, with September 18 Texas Wesleyan at Lubbock and November 25 Montana University at Lubbock among games on the schedule.

Lubbock UPI Tesas Red Raiders IL Squids Pern Texas College of Mines EL Faso Pete Anlhon Crimson Charges Texas Wesleyan Calleg Ganaka University Flagstaff Kahtrek New Mexiey University Tdubhark Due Quesoe University Pittsburgh Mind University Miami Marquiite University Ab Lubock Montana Univosity Layla University New Oriemis

Bowling League Scores and Player Standings Report

Reading shows mixed results with players listed by names and scores such as 65, 387, 218, and 239 across teams. The fragment references many individuals including Wayne, LeRoy Milne, Nick Manin, and Norbery, with several numeric lines indicating frame totals and averages in a league context.

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George Wood Rolls Up His Joy Smokin' Makins

Watch George Wood with insurance ties roll up his tobacco and show how Prince Albert makes a quick, smooth wrap. The ad copy boasts Prince Albert tobacco’s ease and flavor, promising a fast, satisfying roll every time.

George Wood Prince Albert George BK Wood Prince Alert

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