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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1939
Page
6
The column riffs on Irish players and teams across sports, praising St Patrick's Day fervor. It references Ois Irish figures like Davey O Brien and Davey OBrien, mentions Babe Ruth, Hank Greenberg, Steve Casey, Danno O Mahony, and hints at boxing and wrestling chatter with a humorous, dialect tone.
Hilly Deeg a former San Antonio welterweight champion faces Gabriel Recis in the 16 round main event at the Southern Athletic club show next Friday night March 24 at Walkathon. Also on the card are KG Bore redo, Naldet, and other contenders as matchmaker Sam Hlolaky announced. Rocha defeated Habe Duran in a bout on the same card, while Ruy Serrano and Willy Musto had a draw and Kid Comite lost to Borrade in San Antonio.
Al Elizondo signs to fight Bly Sherman in a weekly card at the International Arena Monterey. Pancho and Hutchins meet in the main event while Elizondo prepares after arriving from Motflurrey this afternoon for training ahead of the bout.
A garbled report describes TMI Netters defeating Edison High and other opponents in a goal meet style event. Edison won three doubles titles as Sunedk and Christian beat Maur and Paschal 6-3 6-1, while Clay and McGrenes defeated Neretierd and Hawley 6-2 6-1. Werber and McCullough earned praise with a 6-1 6-Hi score.
In a busy training camp update manager Irel Haney plans a 23-man roster for the Browns with Brownies and Phillies meeting in the fourth game. The travel squad includes five infielders and four catchers, with pitchers and outfielders to be finalized by Wednesday. Injury notes and negotiations with Buck Newsom and other players color the camp as rosters form for the trip to New Braunfels and exhibitions versus the Bills.
Dallas report says West Texas New Mexico league expands with Pawnpaquyod Samosa as member as Amarillo Clovis Abilene Midland Big Spring join the circuit. Season runs from April 2 to September 4 with 140 gates expected.
The article recounts spring training chatter around the Texas Aggies and Beaumont Exporters with exhibition games and player updates. It mentions Houston and New York prospects, early lineups, and assorted results, including pitching and fielding notes and forthcoming spring activities.
Big Ten bowl plans include a televised matchup with top players listed. Reuben Schiefer will handle the broadcast duties alongside Olin Klaus, who posts a 204 average, and LeRoy Behrens with Mitchel and Prod Tantress. The second quintet features Pat Whoving and a strong supporting cast led by Dr A J Teemané Win Cavtar Elmer Gebvluwey and J C Marl Manus.
March 1 ry Donalt Judge faced Pred Perry of Great Britain in a 0 2 0 2 loss as Perry grappled for rallies. Californian’s precision overwhelmed Perry, while partners Waller and Venturenakott advanced to the doubles. The ABLE TOURNEY ON WACO in Mesquite Gatesville and Bill were tipped as favorites as the high school girls’ basketball tournament moved into its second round.
Brownsville March 17. Padres boss Taylor reports six weeks of spring training near Brownsville. Padres opened with 21 hits in first three games and plan core hitting and fielding drills. Eighteen rookies traveled at own expense. Charles Wagener eyed as likely starter against Villains. McAllen trip set. Elmer Wright and Lloyd Finch expected to join mound work. McClain signs with Dallas club.
Billy Watterson of Baylor will speak at Central Baptist Church Corpus on Saturday night and again Sunday power. Special invitations extended. Buccaneer football team and senior class members attend spring practice amid expectations of a record turnout of song and people.
New Braunfels, March 17. News from camp says Philadelphias new president Gerry Musg ent took charge of the Phillies during training. Nugents 12-year-old son travels with him as he joins the Phillies for a practice clash versus the St. Louis Browns. Prothro reports he was not certain about waivers for most players. Also, Charles Hutson and Denny Rises of Oklahoma City shared the captaincy of Michigan State College wrestling for 1949.
Len Harvey, who defeated Canada’s Larry Gams to win the Bish Empire heavyweight crown, announced plans to face John Henry Lewis or Tonon in May for the world heavyweight title. Harvey said Lewis Grstwin would be next, likely with Dave Clare at Botrsit.
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