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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1939

Page

3

Browns extend unbeaten stretch with Phillies clash outcome

Haney praised Browns after a strong practice run as Aly St Louis Browns blanked the Phillies in Friday action. Ex Mission Bill Willer allowed one hit over four, Eddie Cole held Phil batters to five frames, and Elmer Burkar shut down the Phils in five. Buck Newsom, Hugh Muyleshy and Bill Miller impressed the coach with fastball and changeup as Cleveland hosts Philadelphia in the weekend tilt.

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Al Davis Packs Em in Mike Jacobs Gets Richer

New York boxing notes summarize Al Davis of Brooklyn promoting a crowded show at St Nicholas arena featuring Uncle Mike and several upsets. Davis eyes a world title run as crowds push profits with standout bouts and multiple technical knockouts noted among the card names and results.

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Dungan the Slugger Dead at Santa Ana

The obituary notes Samuel M. Dungan a famed slugger whose career began with the Chicago White Stockings and included stints with Oakland and Detroit. He later moved to Milwaukee and then settled near Los Angeles, where he pursued citrus farming while remaining active in old-time baseball circles.

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California Sotons Vote on Dog Racing Bill Debate

In a chaotic report from Bh, March 1 3, Calif residents discuss dog racing legality. Details are garbled with names like Jolio Parle Taam and Kath Warltt, and mentions of a state attorney general and a bill tied to pit het gl oe Wack Menal. The article hints at a legislative vote and possible reforms but remains unclear on outcomes.

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Wrestling Night At Wilka Hall Stirs Local Crowd

A chaotic wrestling card at Wilka Hall featured John Hatin Cagecdhian and Wyeolf in action with Everett Murstallane’s presence noted. Nick Millen performed a head dive over the top rope, drawing commentary as fans recalled past matches and reputations.

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Budge Extends Win Streak With English Opponent

California comet Dan Budge beat Pred Perry in Pittsburg 6-0 1-4 in 9. Budge won nine straight games early, Perry saved some games late, as about 2000 fans watched the St Patrick era showcase.

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Oklahoma Aggies Tripped by Indiana in Crowded Mat Meet

Oklahoma State Aggies faced a heavy challenge as Indiana dominated at Franklin with several close decisions and key fall points. Notable wrestlers included Jesse Vesentative and others who remained in contention, while Houston emerged as a strong rival.

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Eagles and Jeffs dominate early city track meets

Brackenridge and Jefferson remain strong favorites as Brackenridge’s Kagits and Jefferson Mustangs post decisive wins at Englewood. Crain leads with 181 2 points for Eagles, while Tech and Alamo Heights place second in field events. Standouts include Cullen in 100-yard dash, Matt Baits in javelin, and Fagg in sprints shaping team scores.

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Fragmented fight results from a blurred 1960s boxing card

Vague OCR reading reports a one round heavyweights bout with Garshalts debuting as a grapefional fighter and Teibla, Hitchin, Louhack among others. Names like Clark, Latouma, Williaby, Davis, and Demara appear amid scattered locations such as Wisconsin Chicago New York and California in a chaotic boxing results snippet.

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Bermuda Tennis Opens With Favored Teams Winning

In Hamilton Bermuda on March 18 two favored doubles teams advanced in the Sinats bracket of the Bermuda tennis championships. Robby Tilges of Chicago and H iwaor Cooke of Postland defeated Franti Guernsey and others 6-4. Wayne Sabin beat Cadki and John Shostran of Chicago won 6-2 6- yet details are unclear due to OCR errors.

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Ice Hockey Night Schedule With Regional Games

Ice hockey card outlines a weekend slate across cities including Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Tulsa. Matchups feature teams such as Cleveland and New Haven with remaining venues and times unsettled in the garbled OCR.

College Boxing Makes Its Bow in San Antonio

San Antonio hosts a college boxing dual between the University of Texas and St Marys University a first collegiate appearance. Eight bouts are scheduled at 8 p m with analysts naming Danny Breedon of UT and Tommy Gionh of Langhor as top 165 pounders. Texas veterans and St Marys rookies fill the card, with Paul Waller coaching the green squad in its debut.

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Texas Wins Beats Baylor And Aggies In Baseball Action

In Austin the Longhorns opened the 1999 season with a 5-2 win over an independent club, while Baylor and Texas A&M suffered losses. Houston's Bud Dieviksen and Ciey Morton delivered singles for their teams, as Beaumont’s Texas League camp players impressed, with pitches and hits shaping a brisk, early-season contest.

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Acquisition of El Werber reshapes pennant chase

SAB Antimn Light Sports reviews Kaiten rumors and Thad Stein timing as El Werber moves from Milladelphia Athletics to Cincinnati Reis to bolster third base for the Rhinelanders. Analyst notes age gaps with Weis club and Clicott comparison, guessing at NL pennant odds amid player salaries and youth influx. The piece questions which NL team can surge without clear leaders.

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Offseason chatter hints at rising farm system strength

The article notes a growing crop of eatable ball players led by Hank Severeid as scouts study Reds prospects. Analysts expect expansion of the Cubs and Giants organizations and renewed hope that the National League will regain prestige and offer stronger competition to the American League.

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Army Fighters Resume Meet In Two Weeks

Army fighters will resume the two week layoff with two more nights of competition before returning to the ring in the Port Ban boxing tournament. The second round is set for March 10 as Johnny Cavanaugh and Clifford Richards score impressive wins.

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Horse Show at Fort Worth Opens Large Event

The Fort Worth show features a 2500 class hackney event with notable handlers and riders, including Mrs Triands and Glenaven, as well as Proctor and Kennedy driving. The program highlights numerous entries across horse breeds, with judges and trackmen listed among participants as the event unfolds. Meanwhile Indianapolis hosts a sprint and track meet with 34 entries likely to compete, including University athletes and notable track personnel.

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