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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1939
Page
7
Wresting fans in Kansas City stayed seated as a basement fire blazed, drum of smoke filled the armory, National Guard supplies including a rifle were moved. Intermission stretched twenty minutes while firefighters extinguished the blaze and cleared smoke. Fans remained in seats and left slowly.
University of Pittsburgh students staged a campus walkout protesting the resignation of long time football coach and professor John D B Sutherland. Demonstrators carried signs outside the 42 story Pitt cathedral and demanded action from Chancellor John G Kowmen as unrest piled up all week and leaders warned the protest could last 24 hours.
In San Francisco on March 10, UC Berkeley and USC agreed to move the Pacific Coast Conference championship playoff to Enefe, Oregon, March 16 17 and 18, with Oregon State as northern division winner. The change moves the series away from CA Morafa U.S.C. dates amid NCAA proximity concerns.
Chicago report on Golden Gloves action as 14 flies advance to the finals at the stadium tonight after a long tier of preliminaries. The field, dating to 21,000 fans, features 16 semi finalists who will contest the final for the light weight division and other weights.
Ty Gayle Talbot reports the Detroit Tigers aim to build on recent progress with Frank Higgins and Beaumont Rowe joining a pitching staff led by Schoolboy Rowe Hutchinson and Houtchinson. The club seeks a fast start in camp, relying on strong arms and key bats from Greenberg York Gelwinger and York to challenge the Yankees.
In Gainesville on March 10 the Texas junior college basketball state tournament begins, with entrants including Lehreiner Institute Texas Lutheran College and Victorie Turner College. Games scheduled Friday and Saturday night feature teams from Palings Mow Texas Lusheran and Waylani of Mauna among others.
Brewette softball and Cage teams honored guests at Beeciers Garden where trophies were awarded the girl athletes. A brophy was presented to Coach Vic Schulz while Nuss Lou Hamilton of the city recreation department followed. The event highlighted Schultz's efforts to develop girls athletics in San Antonio. Luling Baseball Meeting set for Wednesday night as South Central Texas league reorganizes with constitution and bylaws to be adopted and teams named.
March interval reports Southern Mellorish university players reaching the finals to face Sam Hanslo Stele Teachers of Hunts for the Southwestern AAU tournament title. The winner advances to the national tourney in Denver opening Sunday as American Liberty Pipeliners of Kilgore and Dr Pepper team of Dallas vie for third and fourth. Denton Athletic Club leads consolation, while Northern State Teachers College players claim consolation top honors 81-30 over Midwest Drugs of Hobbs NM.
In Miaroo, Florida, March, Detroit marksman Breaves shoots to a perfect 200 as a possible world record in the Plaminga pen pistol tournament. The prior record by Fanta was eclipsed today. 2 Chapman of Vacuma, Washington, also fired 3h-caliber pistols in competition, noting a 25 year span.
Fragmentary article notes names related to Herod and the Nativity story moving through a stable at Fine Blut, N. G formerly owned by John Mead into the Church of the Moly Child. The remodeling dedication as a church was led by Rev Enjese McGuiness bishop of Raleigh born in Bethlehem Pa.
Brownsville dispatch reports with five regulars still arriving, San Antonio Missions begin spring camp drills ahead of Sunday exhibition against Oklahoma City. Manager Zach Taylor leads through batting and fielding drills, a 15 inning cheese-up game, and notes on new regroups as Criscola and several regulars join.
The Amateur Ball Unitariis report a push to extend the deer hunting season through a five-year cycle. In Austin on March 1, lawmakers seek gubernatorial approval for a state wide change impacting Galveston County and surrounding areas.
San Antonio will send five municipal representatives to the Tess Women's Golf association event starting April 23 in Austin. A. Liggett won the town medal with 286 33 253, securing a place and the Townet award. Betty Jameson, Mrs. R. Bury, and Mrs. J. Gee Wailson are top local contenders, with Hury and Wilson automatic qualifiers. The San Antonio Women’s Golf Association also hosts a Friday league at River City course and a mixed football tournament at the city links with prizes for top finishers.
Maren ww-aq- Joe Shell Trajan left halfback was selected to captain the University of Southern California football team. He hails from Hoover High School and is listed as 21 years old, 6 feet 1 inch tall, and 194 pounds.
Sid Mercer chronicles the early 20th century upheaval in American baseball. From the sport’s rapid growth and new league insertions to salaries, attendance, and the rise of the Federal League, the piece traces major figures, team moves, and the Black Sox scandal’s impact on league governance. It notes key players and owners, including Ban Johnson, Ty Cobb, Joe McCarthy, and the Cubs, with emphasis on organizational changes and the 1919-1921 era.
Wrestling card features Rasputin vs Humberdo in Heathens Arena with tense build up over a choke hold debate. Junoerin pairs with Ritpun for a match while Rupulla’s alias Geld displays a flying tackle and varied moves in a Canadian title semifinal as Abr Yare looks to debut a new selection.
The Pearl Trewettes compete in Austin at Gregory Gymnasium under the guidance of girls athletic director Miss Lot Atomislton. The event features a roster including Irene Dike Warth and Cory Tee Read, with chaperone Mrs. Delaney overseeing the group through Saturday night.
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