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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1939

Page

11

Yanks Cinch Early As National Race Promises Scramble

Youthful Carver and the New York Yankees loom as favorites in spring training with hands full of questions about aging star Lou Gehrig and replacements like Tom Hearle. The American League pennant picture shows Cleveland, Detroit, and Boston battling for second while Washington, Chicago, St. Louis, and Philadelphia contend for lower spots. In the National League, Cincinnati leans to win the pennant, while Chicago, New York, and St. Louis face pitching and roster uncertainties amid a chaotic spring scramble.

Laweon Carver New York New York Yans Kees Lou Gehrig Yankees Gehrig Tom Hearleh Rich Potenti Gebirig National League Rice Cincinnti Reds Chicago Cubs Viny Dran Dick Hertel Ywihfer Soauisitlan Tren Giants Ay Oullieldes Frank Dematee Gari Hubbell Hal Sehi- Tancher Batk Pittsburgh Pirites St. Louis Cardinals Boston Bees Brooslyn Bodeers Dan Philadelphia Janel New York Yankees George McQuinn St. Louis Browns Browns Ginedhola Mert

Ralph Miller 43 Former Washington American League Player Passes

Wayne Indiana March 1 Ralph Miller 43 former member of the Washington American League baseball team and participant in the 1925 World Series died yesterday after an appendix operation. He also played for the American Legion team for several years and ran a well known basketball academy.

Wayne Ind Maren Ralph Miller Washinglan Amrelent” Eagle Amitriran Ase Ansielion

Texas Cup Golfers Chosen: Pro Team Selected

The Texas Cup picks 12 professionals to form a team for the 72-hole event starting June 2 at Wichita Falls. Named players include Dan Schullmarger, La Ved Goliman, Mary Ford, Howard Creel, Jack Munger, O Mara Wealts, Rufus Hing, Bou Coltry, Bill Clark, and Libby Reigel among others from Fort Worth, Wichita Falls, and nearby cities.

Dallab Dyl Ins Golfesa Lean Natind Uival Cushl Wichita Pals Wichita Fas Fort Worth Glu Dan Schullmagher Laved Goliman Mary ‘Odd

Laredo to Face Hutchins in Monday Boxing Card

Laredo returns favor with Pancho out, replacing him for Monday night’s six bout event at the International arena. The card features Pancho as a substitute, Al Elizondo vs Dilly Sherman, Chick Sanchez versus Clyde Mors, Eddie Flores against Kid Cav Wiens, and other Hutchins stablemates in a busy Monterrey style lineup.

Miami Hectle International Arena Red Laredo Monterey Hutchins Willoughby Pancho Una Ioe Siegel Lash Denebee Kid Mexico Watchins Bill Perera Houston le Bleachal Manzanillo al Elizondo Dilly Sherman le Detralt Pointeorth Chick Sanchez Clyde Mors Chick Spider Martin Peter Joe Morris Hillter Eddie Flores Kid Cav Wiens Monterrey Carmona Flores

Three Musketeers Back To Battle Here Friday

San Antonio hosts a Friday fight card headlined by Three Musketeers with Dilly Deeg facing Gabbriot Rocka in the main event. Semi finals feature Manny VIHA vs Sammy Musco, and Jorge Morelia versus K G Borrady with a featherweight title tone on the undercard. Heavyweight Hammbrlig Henry Fisher meets Tobe Sackson in a six round co feature as local cards and prospects headline the noisy arena.

Do ® Sarno San Antonio Clay Hamon Frigey Gabbriot Rocka Dilly Deeg Manviel Viha Sammy Musco Jorge Morelia K. G. Borrady Hammbrlig Henry Fisher Corpus

Merchants Rally To 15-9 Victory In Tough Game

In the afternoon contest the Merchants built early lead through solid hitting and fielding. Kelley Cadets battled back with errors limiting scoring, but Merchants maintained pressure with timely hits from Talos and Reeves to secure the 15-9 win.

Younger Hubbell Joins Semi-Pras

A fragmented report notes Younger Hubbell joining a semi professional club amid personnel shifts. The item references Nar Yerse Giants and a Wichita context with unclear dates and names, highlighting a payroll or personnel change and a nearby team connection.

Hubbell Wiomta Falls Maruile Merrit Jaubbell Carl Hubbel Wichita Trails Hashhll Sorgunan Tire Amlonrs Patarhigio

San Saba Re-elects Locklear as Coach

San Saba school board re elected Locklear for another year as head football coach. The district notes his record of multiple championships and his longtime association with the program. A. C. Murahy, noted as a famed assistant coach, was also mentioned in connection with the district's leadership meeting.

San Saba Cagch San Saka Gonch A. P Pifesk Roel Nedguad Mbit Tin San Saba Weck Pring A. C. Murahy

Missions Bat Well To Win From Indians

The San Antonio Missions defeated the Oklahoma City Indians 7 to 5 on Saturday afternoon in Brownsville. Key pitching by McDougal and Key held the Indians to four hits over six innings. Steve delivered a three-base hit driving in Barkley, with Lucadello scoring on the next play. Ed Linke's homer highlighted the fray as the Padres prepared to host Tulsa Sunday with Wagener slated to start his first this season.

Brownsville Marely San Antonio Missions Oklsham City Indians Charrapari Padres McDougal Key Oklaboa City Steves MBL Barkley Nest Lucadello Aia Ed Linke Tharle Wagener Echfie Gack Taylor Tulsa

Mission Box TABLE TENNIS CHAMPS TOLEDO

The world champion doubles event crowned Jimmie McCidce and partners in the national open table tennis championship. Notable players from New York and St. Louis competed as Bill Price and George Hendy produced top performances.

Toledo Shiv Jimmie McCidce Tadtahafilio Sebst New York Wpsch Bill Price George Hendy St. Laws

Longhorn and Rattler Boxing Meet Ends In Draw

Intercollegiate boxing night in San Antonio featured Texas Longhorns and St Marys Owls both taking four bouts while two ends were draws. Four knockouts marked the card with Danny Bree don's St Marys 165 pounder scoring a decisive first round KO over Tommy Glenn. Waller of St Marys boastfully saw McKinney Texas score a two round win after opening a cut on Atlee Chittim. Florence of Longhorn halted Mazit in one minute of the second stanza. The remaining bouts included George Shade and Atlee Cover prevailing in three round affairs and a split draw between two lightweights.

Johnny Janes St Mary's University University of Texas Anioimua San Antonio Danny Breedon St. Mary Tommy Glenn Glenn Geng McKinney Texas Atlee Chittim Paul Waller St. Mary's McKinney Walter Florence Longharn Gerald Mazit Mugur Johnny Kramer Kaye Donald Shade Atlee Foim Wiliam Latte Richard Shephard Marion Munoz Rattier Pauntier Bill Corwil Edwin Scarbrough Waller O'Connor Om McQuillan Deverteless Saunroe Smith Harvey Smith Fawvatti Heneckel Shelby Buck Arthur Haeper

YMCA Boxers Prep for St Marys Tournament

Ambitious YMCA boxing squad concentrates on serious training starting Monday for a dual meet with St Marys University. Contenders include bantams Rody Cavazos and Daniel Dizon, featherweight Charley Allen, middleweights Bi Dorgan and Floyd, with sparring callouts for Bill Sanders Jerry Dolan Darr Whitesell Homer Chambers Weldon Mumble and others. Daniel Dizon is the Southwest area champion, Manuel Dizon runner up in the fourth year.

Flom G. A. Toxers St. Marys University Gram Aent Delos Finchey Rody Cavazos Daniel Dizon Manuel Dizon Ralph Hall Charley Allen Bi Dorgan Floyd Pinch Bill Sanders Jerry Dolan Darr Whitsell Homer Chambers Weldon Mumble Southweat

Denver Takes A A U Honors In Dramatic Rally

Denver Nuggets capture national A A U title with a 25 to 22 victory over Bartlesville Oklahoma Phillips 66 Juniors crowd of 7000 witnesses. Freelywood’s Metro-Codwyn-May Jers win third place 44 to 30 over Olympic Club in San Francisco.

Denver CNSI Denver Nuggets Missouir Valley A. A. US gyoWnen Kings Phillips 08 Joners Bartleavile Okla Frelywood Metro-Ciodwyn-May Jers Olympic Club San Francisco

County Track Prelims Set by Edison at Edison's Field

County track prelims in four events set for Wednesday at Edison's field to determine qualifiers for Saturdays finals. Class A includes Elian Alas Helphis South San Antonio Hartindale and Somerset with 109 and 920 yard dashes 120 yard high hurdles and 220 yard hurdles. Class B features Edgewood Hot Wells and Nira from earlier trials. Edison aims to defend county title as Harlandale shows depth in most events. Edison leads Jefferson Friday with 38 points to 31 4 2, Jefferson total 64 1 2. County tennis slated for April 1 at Edison courts after Friday's meet at Harlandale.

Bexar County Edison Elian Alas Helphis Houth San Antonio Hartinda Tefferson Geach Joe Ward Bears Smith Harlandale Jefferson Indians Jeff Soya Hariandate

Kansans Capture College Tourney in Kansas City

Kansans from Winfield, Kansas defeat San Blew Blate 82 to 41 to win the Southwestern cagers tourney. Greenville, West Virginia beat Peru State Teachers 79 to 68 to place in the intrastate event.

Kansans Tcansas City Southwestern Cailers Winfield, Kann San Cale

Padway Sets Vault Record in Indiana Meet

Milton Padway of Wisconsin cleared 14 feet 1 inch to break the indoor pole vault record at the Butler University meet in Indianapolis. The old mark stood at 11 feet 11 3/4 inches, and Padway surpassed it with a brilliant effort in the competition.

Indianabolis Ind Milton — Padway Hrilliant University of Wircansin Tho Ue Warin Ureway Butler Walvernity

Browns Win Includes Knothole Gang Night Plans

Severe cold prompts a schedule change for a Browns Phillies exhibition. President Donald Barnes will attend from St Louis to observe the event and promote Basehall Night with the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Officials from Browns Phillies and San Antonio will attend along with New Braunfels leaders and guests.

Donald Barnes Browns St. Jauls Andy Alten

Luling High Wins in Caldwell County meet

LOCKHART March 18 Luling High won the Caldwell County Class A meet with by gall points. Larkind finished second in the events led by Jetter as Luling’s star all around athlete J E Dickson scored 16 points and claimed the 400 and second in the 220. One discus and the shot goel were third in the 100 yard dash.

Luling High Caldwell County Lockhart Luling Gh School Galls Larkind Jetter Larling J. E. Dickson

Shanebrook Garson Plan Midget Duel At Speedplant

Shanebrook and Garson square off in a midget auto duel at the speedway as 26 lap silverp stakes and six other races headline a program starting with time trials at 2 40 pm. Garson holds the track record and has won two features, while Shanebrook won the latest sweepstakes despite Garson’s near parity in speed. Rescue Hough and Toran are mentioned as dangers with a newcomer and Abe Miller assisting, as the field tightens toward a high-stakes weekend showdown.

Doc Sharebrook Joe Gatsoy Fscal Speedway Rhonebrook Fiat Florida Garson Shanebrook Hhr Wen Sacgesser Fistity i5 Ite Suesing Hudy Reuter Glass G Baegeser Toran Sun Hough Port Wayne Ind Charley Miller New York CY Abe Tena J Sundapa

Michigan pair in golf final at St Augustine

The Michigan duo Marvin Stahl of Lansing Mish and Chick Harbert of Battle Creek meet veteran Devny Shute of West Newton Mass and BM Stark of Jacksonville Fla in the fifth annual West and match play championship in St Augustine Fin March 1. Stahl and Harbert advanced by defeating Ralph Ghidait of Madison Wis and Martan Rig of Daytona Beach Fla. Stark and Ramsey beat Jack Grout of Hershey Pa and May ined Ramsey of Tampa Fla to reach the final.

St, Augustine Fin Marvin Stahl Lansing Mish Chick Harbert Battle Creek Mich Devny Shute West Newton Mass Anny BM Stark Jacksonville Fila Staks Stahl Herbert Ralph Ghidaht

Anicos Defend Title at Girls A A U Meet Start

Galveston Texas led the field as Anicos defends its title at the Girls A U meet opening events. Teams include Wolfe City Whikom and Ailken from Miller Grove and other contenders like Wichita Dex Malies Nashville and Tupelh, Miss with Rock the 1037 champion as a top rival.

Wighita Jfall Mares I INS Galveston Texas Anicos Cenius Manelay A. AU Jona Anntes Beales Gilverton sUnere Milley Shave Wolfe City

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