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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1939

Page

3

Starter NEGRO TO MISS World Record At Madison Square Garden

Johnny McHugh and a field of top sprinters clash as fans debate Gun Start rules in the 100 yard dash. Benican battles Cunningham for a world record alleging a gun dispute, while Barican eyes a half mile mark and Lash braces for a two mile race as New York tracks host a feverish sprint meet.

New York Marsh Johnny McHugh Miets Jobing Tate Boncan Guphinehim Eho Con Botican MecTlagh Fln Hugh Borlcdi Boriean Janc Hie Tan McHugh Barican Dartmonth Don Lash Cunningham

Amateur AUU Tournament Opens Amid Sparse Schedule

A garbled OCR listing scattered team names and locations outlines an amateur basketball tourney spanning Ton ver and Akron to Denver and New York. It mentions St Petersimie, Wichita, Weber Utah, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Colorado, and New Mexico among many others, with unclear matchups and venues.

St Petersimie Wichita Hui Universals Phillips University Weber Utah Himiar Calleke Wealéry Oklahoma Arkansis Stole Colorado Colege Akron Ohio O'Neilsoa Kaneus Cis Marlin Oilers Wrederles Pis Hergers Sam Houston Texas Weachera A.C West Tp Irraults Katlotddo Mont Pupbla Gaylord Culoraca Brechways Oileex Porsuindeytina Kath Louse Unalersvete Theifuers Roanoke Rexis Tollege Denver Afinospolls Young America New Yorks Jr Hyrings Antlers Molsius Collelany Seon Tadkinsus Mardy Murria Maly Milwauken Allen Readteva Charmings Pet Ees Saki CUE Kane Lasalle Colaseile

Smiths Polo Team Fights Through Mixed Results

Smiths Polo Team lost to Banta Bartara and Vexans in a cryptic recap of yesterday’s matches. The report references players Callf Mere and Trebert Syene among others, and hints at upcoming internal series as teams vie for a place in a larger competition.

Banta Bartara Great Britain Salor United States Trebert Syene Winniers Sialus Fale Pedhey Midiwick Angelos Ora Poate Yeaterday Welanteninn Ges Roath Meteeese Oliver

Backward-Reading Student Stuns Stratuse NY School

A Stratuse New York student who reads and writes backwards as a quirk affects her schoolwork from kindergarten through graduation. Teachers adapt as she completes arithmetic and writing tasks in reverse, showcasing a curious educational phenomenon.

Belly Fitzglilunn Stratuse N.Y

Confused Baseball Scramble Touts Stars and Trades

A chaotic review of spring camp chatter and player rumors circulates around the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. Mentions Campbell and Lonel Fivck, unnamed stars, and a flurry of matchups with the Cincinnati Reds, Detroit Tigers, and other clubs as workouts unfold.

Tress Bernsttz Fik Jack Esewell Mirbe Boston Red Sox Simmy Campbell Lonel Fivck Ind

Prospect Croucher Shows Hitting Mood

Lakeland Fla March 13 Prospects of Frank Croucher rookie stand in with Beaumont last year were strong today after he walloped a homer and three aboard in a practice game. Fred Unlehtnsay, a rookie pitcher who cost 850 600, worked three innings giving up six runs.

Lakeland Fla INS Frank Croucher Steund-Sacker Beaumont Ater Keyslower Hormee Vertion Semsay Fred Unlehtnsay Roykle Plitcher Seattle

Budge to Meet Perry in Philadelphia Tennis Showdown

Philadelphia March 14 Fret Peery former English Davis Cup star tonight will attempt to base the imprey of Ron Burge through professional tennis ranks in the arena. Third meeting of their current tour in the city with Budge favored after wins in New York and Boston.

Philadelphia Budge Perry

San Antonio Y Stars Claim Strong Away Tour Result

San Antonio Y Stars excelled in an invitational tourney spanning Dallas Fort Worth and Houston. Notable results include Humble second in the 100 yard freestyle and Spencer second in the 400 yard freestyle, with Bulger and Richard also medaling in relays. The Houston area teams claimed several titles while San Antonio boxers and wrestlers earned impressive showings amid fierce competition.

Attieles San Antoiio Mu. A Monte Ue Weex Dallas Port Worth Houston Focal Richard Rodney Tokarene Jupiter Wentor Eliss Maenard Spencer Weldon Humble Humble Spencer Mealey Lob Bulger Bell Scott Tull Seoul Lies Shenae Wardl W Chapman Vallas Farle Gohl Ahn Bronliy Tonnas Eckatram

Midget Mexico headline bout under way in San Antonio

Midget Mexico, at 21, begins a comeback with a 10 round bout against Jackie Nelson at the International arena in San Antonio. The card, promoted by Francis Cunningham, features Mexico aiming for a fifth straight knockout win in recent returns.

Mexico Wie Jackie Nelson Francis Cunningham International Arena Welterwright Dol San Antonio Jeyoff Nelson

Amateur Ball Victors Edge Cadets In Opening Game

The Union 694 busmen won their season opener 10 to 4 against the Kelly field Cadets at Public Service diamond. Rithani Hasse went 3 for 3, with Taylor, Meyer, Hergivan and McVey contributing strong hits as the winners outpaced their opponents.

Union Kellyfield Cadets Public Service Diamond Rithani Hasse Pitenors Taylor Meyer Hergivan Ant McVey Gadels BF Busien Batterinss Reed Newton Amat Aur Rogers Pike Taylor Bergman McVey D. Smith Nuretbere

Wrestler Rasputin to face Jian Huttervia in main event

In a Wednesday night Walkathon bout, Rasputin declares wrestling science exists as he taunts opponent Jian Huttervia. An early challenge from Juan Bell against Rasputin sets the card, with Alabama’s Bill Lee versus John Kata in a dry scant-final and Nick Eifteh versus Marty Kei opening the show.

Tart Rasputin Jian Huttervia OpHon Neil Annie Russing Humberto

S M U Star Picked by Bradley Players

Pryuria In Maren 1 ve Bradley Tech's powerful tasket hall seam goes after its eighteenth vic tory in 20 gates here tonight In Raine with New York university Laat goalest on the schedule radicy plnayers after Lyavering fronecast to aoast playing many of the country's best teams have picked an alle opponents' team The ir team is Laddie Gale Oregon And Robert Paris George Washingtons forwards Billy Dewell Southern Methodist Center Ed Mika witch Dusntesne And Larry Patvath Pittsburgh guards

Pryuria Ve— Bradiey Tech Southern Methodist Ed Mikawitch Dusntesne Larry Patfvath Pittsburgh

Remy Kremer A Pirate Star Turned Post Office Worker

Retired pitcher Remy Kremer once starred for the Pittsburgh Pirates, tallying 195 victories and two World Series titles. The Frenchman from Oakland, Cal, later left baseball for a post office job in his hometown, reflecting a long Pacific Coast career before joining the Pirates in 1924.

Oilly Doyle Pulsivgtt Remy Kremer Kremer Oakland Pirates Wau Calang Tex Remy Forbes Field Senatora Jack Mier

Missions Lose First Spring Struggle in Exhibition

The San Antonio Missions fell 11 to 4 to the Oklahoma City Indians in the opening Texas League exhibition game. Charles Stevens, rookie first baseman, had three of the 10 base hits for the Fadies as San Benito fielded poorly and errors hurt the Missions. Lefty John Coryell and Jim Rollins started for San Antonio as Tulsa awaits the next game.

Brownsville San Antonio Missions Oklahoma City Indians Fadies Guth San Benito Charles Stevens Wely Shoststop J DB. Barkley Missions John Coryell Jin Rollins San Antolio Indians Tulsa

Anian Bastrar 4 and City Scores Staged

The document lists multiple city names and scores in a sports or association context. It mentions New York Minenew 1 Detroit 7 and Philaielphias with other figures such as 4s and 2s. It references an American Association play tonight and various team results in a terse, data-like format.

PERV Nallaity Jeneur Bastrar New York Minenew Detroit Menteruh Asmorleiina i Mastunge Aiteranall

Midget Racing Feature Wins by Garson at Pro Motor OTC Track

Garson, Offenhauser No. 1, captures the 24 lap feature ahead of Dee Shanebraak and Wes Saegesser at the Pro motor OTC Wainwright midget card. Fastest lap by Garton set the pace on the one mile track as multiple drivers claimed heats and top placements.

Doe Garson Hom Ian Taw Garson Dee Shanebraak Wes Saegesser Doc Gossry Clarence Droolsmith Jerry Willetts al Porhun Brag Abuot Andy Macelagoy Erry Welt MGB Sack Lewin Tris Leita Pinece Mina Grandatanilohnlen Garnon Rane Slangiter Ainna Waynes Brooks Hbott Norrlexey Commies Finis Banani Butohatakos

Llano Raiders Clinch Polo Lead With 7 6 Victory

Llano Raiders secure first place in the San Antonio Forco club polo tournament after a 7 6 win over Houston, boosting their chance to claim at least a tie for the title in a round robin finish. Remaining matches include Houston vs Llano and other scheduled showdowns as the event concludes.

Sidney Overniah Ban Antonin Oval Kalas Houston Heston Beatinig Fort Worth Finch Cigarmen Learns Fond Atown Oklahoma City First Congregational So Aptonia Houston Heights Presbyteria Dichmond Bantise Port Worth San Antonio Monty Lisno Raiders Tlen Vienita Shamrock EL Ranchito Llano Millerfield Wichita Rube Goldnight Charence Stark Goodsight Stark Shhenie Turks

Local Shooting Meet Highlights at San Antonio Club

A rugged field of 40 shooters competed at the San Antonio Gun Club weekly meet with high scores by Herne, Ent Flacher, and Mace. Ed Buckley Jr led the 2m gauge event, while military units and local clubs reported strong showings in separate rifle and pistol contests across Bandera and nearby ranges.

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