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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1939

Page

5

Fight results from scattered boxing card across major cities

A fragmented boxing recap lists multiple bouts with winners and scores across Houston St Louis Miami Washington Cleveland and other venues. Notable results include a knockout of Jack Rodsigen by 46 6 in Galveston and Linn Lus her outpointed 3 55 in Wichita Falls with many other pairings and scores across states.

Houston Jory Parks St. Louis Hooky Jackson Hesston Captano Owens Wichita Falls Texas Jack Rodsigen Galveston Raymond West Linn Lusher Fran Omas iHb Technivaly Bell Jonnon Miami New York Pedro Montayes Puerto Ricn Hwy Beott Washington Polsiand

Alex Thomas shines at Light's Zole-in-One club

Alex Thomas of the Aland Lumber company added to The Light's Zole-in-One club lineup on Wednesday by sinking a 156 yard tee shot on No 13 at Low Springs links with a six iron for the 150 yard play. He lost the match in a two time with J U Jordy.

The Light Ales Thomas Aland Lumber Company Alex Thomas Low Springs Links J. U Jordy Bradenton Figeoadtrer Romton Heex Lowe Che Hothelon Kwa Mies

Poodle Grand Champion Named At New Mexico Kennel Show

A black poodle named Champion Phillyor Aplomb owned by E. Ferguson of Van Nuys California won the grand championship at the New Mexico Kennel Club's thirteenth annual two day show. There were 13 entries from 19 states and Canadian provinces competing.

Santa PE. W. M BE. E. Ferguson van Nuys Calif Ane Gidged New Mexico

Tall Coast Team Wins Western Tournament

San Francisco reports Oregon Ducks win Western regional NCAA title at the Golden Gate Exposition defeating Oklahoma 55 to 47. Oregon’s defense stymied the Sooners as Texas and Oklahoma State losses highlighted the field. Utah Aggies edged Texas 51 to 49 in a cancelation game with a halftime 24-25 tie.

San Francisco Maren University of Oregon Teans Chile State Chicago Big Oxégonianz University of Oklahoma Mississippi Cash Heroks Hansan Tata Oregon Oregon Giants Dye Oklahomans University of Texas Oklahoma Dish State Agriculture College Utah Aggies Texas

Amateur baseball and church tournament report

Amateur ball practice and workouts scheduled across local parks and cafes. Spanish American league meetings set for Wednesday with Cone repriin pak and Concepcion park. Union 654 vs Pubs Service fidi game slated Sunday at 2 pm. Al Monteleone coordinates transport from 205 Equih Alamo street. Owl Cafe and Union 694 teams noted in league contexts. CHURCH TOURNAMENT STARTS in Salt Lake City with Latter Day Saints hosting a nationwide men’s basketball event featuring sixteen teams.

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Fragmentary Local Item Mentions Brands and Names

The readable section lists several brands such as Blatz Beer and Coca Cola along with numerous names and initials. It appears to be a fragment from a local notices page or advertisement, lacking coherent context or a clear event. No dates or locations are discernible.

Missions Whip Toledo In Spring Training Clash

Maven 22 Zack Taylor's San Antonio Missions, in spring training, prepared for a Thursday clash with the St Louis Browns. The Padres beat Toledo Middens 3-2 in an exhibition, with Jim Rollins, Robert Key and Bill Thomas combining on the win. Cecil Dunn doubled home Mullee and scored, while Milt Brynes drove in a run with Art Scharein's double.

Brownsville Zack Taylor San Azitnio Missions Big Brothers St. Louis Browns Padres Toledo Harlingen Jim Rollins Robert Key Kosy'a Keensy

Western Union Scrapper Card Features 14 Fights This Thursday

The weekly amateur boxing card at the Inter Nations Arena lists fourteen bouts starting at 8 30 p m. Main events match English Kid s Daniel Divan vs Nixon while How y Wright faces Varrison at light middleweight 13 rounds. Other heavyweights and middleweights include Chychis Whipper Usher 198 lbs Gus bar Babe Fred Brach Justice Dempsey Gowan Dempsey and multiple pairings across 90 199 lb classes with a mix of 108 125 130 and 190 195 199 lb fighters.

Western Union Western Union Scrapper Internations Daniel Divan I “Iter Nixon ISG Palinds Howy Wright Gus Bar Babe Fred Brach Way Ferrenidy Justice S. Dae Liar MrGowan Pewee Dempsey Adldang Dim Mreet Wi Vams Vasquez Whidsor Ve. Cruz Dorgan Williams Chaney Va Pino Chamberlain

Unclear historical baseball box score notes surface

Fragmented OCR reads batters and pitchers names with scattered actions and inning counts, mentioning Rollins Hinrichs Johnson Reed and others, plus notes on outs, runs, and defensive plays. context unclear but indicates a game box score with multiple errors and substitutions.

Aquatic Experts To Compete With Aggies At Baylor Meet

San Antonio swimmers join Texas A and M in a triangular meet against S M A and Baylor Friday night at Baylor pool in Waco. John Reeves will swim and dive in events, while K Aldridge participates in medley relay and 100 yard breaststroke.

S.A Aggies Texas A

Randolph Schedules Kelly Prospect Hill Field Event

Randolph lists Kelly and Prospect Hill participants for a city league baseball day with Rampiers and Wave teams, scheduling games at Randolph on Friday afternoon. Timings show 2 30 and 2 40 with other matchups noted, including Pros OL Merebrants and Whe Clay.

Randolph Kelly Prospect Hill Rangeron Jivas Wave

Umpire Ellis to Leave S A for Army Duty

Everett Ria a longtime leading umpire in the Southwest and San Antonio official will be transferred to his army duty zone. He and Mrs. Fills will depart San Antonio for the Philippines and the San Antonio Umpires Association will honor them with a dinner at Wolfe's Inn Thursday night.

West Willeave San Antonio

Marshall tag Rasputin in a West Coast wrestling card

Everett Marshall battles Ivan Rasputin in a best of three falls match at the Walkathon arena on Wednesday night. The program also features Lee Wycolt versus John Kalan in the semi finals and Abe Yourist facing Nich Eich as prelims.

Everett Marshall Ivan Rasputin Lee Wyenst John Kalan Linsit Abe Vourist Nich Eich Lianis Ererett Marshall Flond Adonis Colorado Walkathon Arena Southland Harry Coffman Juan Humberto Sir Rashaila Marshall Everett Wat Warriors Marshell Tilly Sandow Shanpher Lewis Ban+ dow Mashall National Wrestling Association Lille Lee Wycolt S&l Louis University Wih Omkn Wycolt John Eatan Shab Tiest Nick Firth Abe Yourist Asbo

Horne Leader At Pinehurst In 39th North and South Open

Pinehurst NC March 22 Young Stanley Horne a quiet studious golfer led the 39th North and South Open after the first round. Horne at 24 years old weighs 138 pounds and scored 60 four under par to take a one stroke lead over Slammin Sammy Snead and Tony Manero. Sam Byrd of Philadelphia and Jim Poulis of Hinsdale trailed by one shot.

Pinehurst Stanley Horne Horne Diminty Thomson Sammy Snead Horde United States Gomp Snead Wine Tor Pirie Tony Manero Manera Fawe Abther Sam Byrd Fhitadolphia New York Yankee Jim Poulis Iinsdale

Training Camp Notes Reveal Mixed Spring Form Across Leagues

The report catalogs spring drills and early performances from multiple teams. It notes players like Greenberg and Keller showing form, with Cincinnati, Philadelphia, and Newark strands highlighted for their batting and pitching progress. Several unnamed prospects and veterans are mentioned in ambiguous terms, reflecting the jumbled OCR of a camp summary.

Deutsch Slugger Makes Unlikely No-Hit Show

A garbled report from GUEST F gustor details a Texas Longhorns baseball game claim of a no hit performance by Deutsch. The piece mentions Rice, Dodger references, and school teams in a chaotic recap with sporadic names like Tarleton Baylor A M, and scattered box scores.

Connie Mack’s fading dream rebuilds a pennant bid

In Talbot Lake Gharles on March 22, veteran Connie Mack contemplates a return to form with a rebuilt Phillies A team. Once able to buy stars, he now trains a new farm system facing powerful clubs that pull top prospects. His hopes hinge on a handful of young players and lingering names like Johnson and Moses, while the catching and scouting tighten amid postwar shifts.

Gayle Talbot Lake Gharles Géulleran Mack Philadelphia Hubbb Connie Hlawsuls

Turbulent Opening Struggles As Clubs Break Pairings

The article sketches a chaotic scene with scattered notes on team matchups and players. It mentions St Petresture Vla and Vla The St tanh Carituale No 1, along with references to drink the club's B1H and various teams including White Sox and Pirates. The text is fragmented but hints at a day of baseball and league standings with several pitchers named Jim Tobin and Toa Faire.

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