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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1939

Page

3

Texas U Tackling Tall Oregon Squad At Frisco

San Francisco March 30 Two top Western conference teams meet in NCAA basketball eliminations Utah State faces Oklahoma while Oregon plays Texas. Winners advance to Tuesday night with the Western champ meeting East winner in Chicago March 27. Oregon relies on star junior Wintermute and quick break, Texas seeks upset.

San Francisco Golden Gate Exposi Colegiate Athletic Association Utah State College University of Oklahoma University of Oregon University of ‘Texas San Antonio Ovin State Chicago Oregon University of California G-foot Bineh Wintermute Oregonians

Laredo Hutchins Star in Mexico City Boxing Night

Mexico's Kiel Laredo meets Miami's Red Hutchins in a 20 round main event with Pancho replaced by Laredo. San Antonio's Al Elizondo faces Lite Billy Garnett of San Francisco in the semi. Chick Sanches vs Clyde Morris and Kid Carmona vs Eddie Flores also on the card. Public weigh ins and tryouts for local teams scheduled around the event.

Meelius San Antonis Kid Larean Mexico F Softball Association Red Hutchins Miami EL CA al Bitonile San Anbat Tonionts Bale Sheen Eac Ae Alk Fyrmt Visea Chick Sandher San Iare Antonio Clede Moris Kid Carmono Mesien Eddie Horee Heanvan jSports' Association Amenting Mondaw Rage Ass Conran Ieee Kiel Laredo Laredo Oginian Hutchins Laredo Iy Pancho San Antonio Siegel Rey Kid Bantuau al Elizonda Billy Anarm San Francisco Chick Sanches Clyde Morris Hutchin Kid Carnione Eddie Flores

Riggs and Cooke Win Bermuda Tennis Doubles Crown

Bermuda, March 26. Bobby Riggs of Chicago and Minon Cooke of PortlandGre., teamed to win the men's doubles crown, as they advanced to the final of the Bermuda tennis championships.

Hamilton Bermmda Bobby Rigue Chicago Minon Cooke Portland Gre Meek

Training Camp Chatter Amid Spring Baseball Rumors

Fragmented notes describe Ty the Awounted Tree in Sarasota on Louisville farm prospects, Squavager Joe Cream of the Boston Red Sox in an exhibition with Ax Colobels, and Wade from Detroit Tigers to show southpaw talents for DX. Rumors swirl around Low Gehris of the Yankees as Lou’s spring rust worries persist. Yankees and Giants chatter mix with Tigers and Pirates tests and roster trimming near St. Petersbu russia Florida camp reports.

Sarasota Fla Yawkey Louisville American Association Joe Cream Boston Petersburg

Archery and golf results from Willow Springs and Blanco Road

Archery contest at Willow Springs led by R Franklin with 61 to win the Alamo Bormen event. Other scores included Curly 67, Gassman 73, Rance 75, Schwatte 75, Robinson 77. Senior men in American event topped by Walker 372, Roosevelt 209, Hines 188. Women at Columbia tournament show Hy Qarry 25, Mrs. Robins on 212, Walker 195, Helttan 18, Gassman 179. Elberh Wheeler recorded two holes in one in shooting and an 18 hole golf at Blanco Road. Farber 42, Clark 48, Montanio 50.

R. Franklin Alamo Bormen Willow Springs L. H. Curly A. N. Gassman A. W. Rance F. H. Schwatte Miles Robinson W. S. Walker L. C. Roosevelt A. K Hines Columbia Elberh Wheeler Blanco Road Robert Farber Serred J. D. Clarkson AJ. Montanio

Ramblers Win Big in 16-1 Runaway Victory

Ramblers overwhelmed Union with a lopsided 18-1 win after a dramatic Monday contest. The standout performance boosted Randolph-Ramblers as they controlled the field from start to finish.

Ramblers Randolph — Fel — Ramblers Union Ateman's

Midget Mexico Fights Back in Comeback Trail

The Mexican fighter nicknamed Midget Mexico shows signs of a comeback with improved form and power. Report cites his past punches and improved guard, noting his return to form after a long layoff and rising anticipation for future bouts in New York and Madison Square Garden.

Jonnny San Mexico Yven San Ute Glaves Cis Pramps Texas Maberea Ally Fonny Mg Ood Ines Ghrtwright Maxica Pal Jwvat Lionik Wallam Dente Maxten Begnan

Cecil Smith Nets Eight Goals in Polo Exepr

Pars?ana Calif March 20 The Harm?ana Rangers Polo team beat Mitwick 13 to 40 as Midwick County club plunged Sunday The Hangers prepare to travel to San Francisco for three speed polo games at Treasure Island starting next Sunday Tre Pedley with rare cools nae Rimor Booseke for Midwich while Wieatar farie Rangers was M-ganter Coct Binttig who neared eight of i tear's 19 Roaln

Paradena Calif ANS Faranas ‘Vexa Teangers Mitwick Midwick San Francisco Treasure Island Tre Pedley Fale Cools Rimor Booseke Thicn Sterree Midwich Wile Wieatar Farie Rangers M-ganter Coct Binttig

Throng Sees Dedication OKLA CITY AND MISSIONS PLAY AGAIN

The Oklahoma City and Missions game ends with the Tulsy Oilers beating the San Antonio Missions 4 to 2. Tulsa struck first in the third inning and added another in the eighth on a pair of hits and a wild pitch, while San Antonio managed runs in the fifth and eighth but could not overcome the Oilers. Stan Schino belted a two run homer in the fifth, Dooley opened the fifth with a single, and Bahino followed with a homer of his own. Glenn McQuillen added a two bagger for the Missions in the sixth as Mitats reached on a fielder's choice. The Padres' other run came in the eighth as Swift reached on a fielder's choice and later scored on an error. The two teams schedule a makeup game in McAllen Tuesday for another shot at Tulsa.

Brownsville Tulsy Oilers San Antonio Missions Oklahoma Wallopars McAllen Tulsa Fadies Tulsans Stan Schino Dooley Bahino Oilers Hudson Bobby Swift Glenn McQuillen Missions Mitats Swift Lucadello Ventini

Oklahoma Aggies Win Tenth NCAA Wrestling Title

Lancaster Pa March 20 The Oklahoma A&M Aggies claimed their tenth NCAA wrestling title in 12 years at Franklin and Marshall College. Coach Ed Gallagher lauded continued improvement and dominance as the team secured a third straight Southwest crown and moved closer to defending their national championship in San Francisco next Friday.

Oklahoma Ags Lancaster Ametina Southwest Ed Gallagher Oklahoma A Gallagher Aggies Icy Franklin and Marshall College San Franisco Shean Tse

Medina Lake hatchery dedication by Game Commission Anglers club

The San Antonio Anglers club and the Game Commission dedicated the Medina Lake fish hatchery near Natalia after ceremonies for about 1000 attendees. John E. Zeller retired Anglers club president, turning the presidency to M. Riley Watt as a casting reel was presented. A tablet unveiling honored the hatchery, funded partly by Medina lake fishing licenses and WE A funds.

San Antonio Anglers Club Medina Lake Natalia Medina Valley Ha Q Peck Woods Will Tucker Clyde Rudisel Exag Gate Fle Oyster Commission John E. Zeller Angiers Club WEA EF. W. Pugh Bandera Harry Moward CK. Quin San Antonio 3. W. Chapman The American Wildlife Federation Stoy Reed Copstrelion Hatchery Whowins Jefferson High School

Hell and Maria Wins in Fort Worth Show

Fort Worth hosts the closing performances of the Southwest animal and fat stock show. Hell and Maria ridden by Campbell Lewn of Houston won best five-gaited saddle horse Star Bloom by R B Trayor of Demet Cole and Kalaraia Prince from Sividial stable, claimed the three-gaited saddle horse title. Belle Sarita, owned by Mrs. Janes M North Jr., retired after a noted career in fine harness and under saddle. The retirement occurred during a Paul Whitern conducted ceremony.

Hell Janes M. North Jr Fork Worth Ina Ompany Paul Whitern

Flying Now Collegiate Sport Triumph in So Cal Meet

Intercollegiate flying contest at Southern California saw USC aviators defeat San Diego State fliers 20 to 18. The event featured hawd dropping spot landings tar loons bursting and parachute scraping amid a large crowd.

San. Diego Calif Southern California University of Southern California Aviators Sani Diego State College

Exhibitions Across Cities Highlight Baseball and Football Action

The clipping lists multiple exhibitions and matchups across cities including Brooklyn New Jersey New Orleans Cleveland Los Angeles Baton Rouge and Philadelphia with teams such as St Louis New York Chicago and Los Angeles facing varied opponents. Standout names include Casey Tanmilis Phelps Byrd Beckman Werner and Hemsley among players like Murphy Ickoy and Jorgen. The notes reference scores lineups and venues in a rapid tour of games and exhibitions.

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