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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1939

Page

7

San Antonio Track Stars at Eyes to Texas Relay Meet

San Antonio track stars, including FAGG ROHMER and Lanier, competed in the Eyes to Texas Relay Meet at the University of Texas. Jefferson, Lau, and Hyeridge posted top marks, with Lanier collecting 199 1 2 points to lead, while Brackett and Tivy also posted strong showings in field events and sprints.

Fannin San Antonio Texas Earl Austin University of ‘Texas Jefferson Lau Coppiig Hyenridge Kerrville Jefferson Ad Jefferson Field Lanier Burbank Neil Brackenridge Tivy Jetts Tech Marry Fagg Petterson Gite Voth Lucien Callen Toeshoy Uris Yeasen Jin- Wy Tate Matt Butts Boyce Gaskin Bilis Phillippe Snrs Rohmer Tgniight Robert Roluner Janky Boy Brackentidee Schreiner George Burnett Cullen Nat J.D. Hopper Eagle Leaper Henry Coffman Jefferson Zlash

San Marcos Tennis Team Beats Schreiner in Struggle

San Marcos defeated Schreiner 4 to 3 in a Southwest Texas match held in Kerrville. Singles players Lefty Brows and Tom Nixon won for Schreiner, while Shelby Bollard, Russell Wanston, and others from San Marcos posted notable results in the tense conference event.

San Marcos Schreiner Kerrville Southwest Texas Trashers College Gingy Waller Stone Russell Wanston Hei Pickett Andrank Jones Eon Marcos Unamed Run Poliard Winton Land Stane Juer

Kirby and Hill Reach Final in Augusta Women’s Golf

Dorally Kimny of Avaita faced Mra Ona 5 at Augusta as Mata Kirby of Providence dominated Jean Bauer in a semi final to advance to the final round of the annual women’s invitation golf tournament.

Kirby Hill Augusta Mareh Dorally Kimny Avaita Mra Ona Kansas City Atvigotila Mata Kirby Providence Jean Bauer Iy Ainda Alice Tutis

Jefferson track meet results and names across events

A fragmented report lists Jefferson athletes competing in sprints, distance events, relays, hurdles, and field events. Names such as Gentry, Schreiner, Brackenridge, Brackenridge relay squads, and others appear with times and distances, alongside venue mentions and various event outcomes.

Kentvilce Brackenridge Driskill Joust Schreiner Zeizner Coleman Livy Dash Scott Geren Chikls Brackenrides Gentry Gentry, Schreiters Chait, Brackenridge Groni Schircierr Bracken Iie Uktanes Prinarz Scliteiner Nat Martinng Bracken Thyme Braet Schreinery Geary Reliriners Bank Rm Ridees Genta Sehremen Inohit Bethyard Vint Burnell Brackentire Iyislay Reackenheee Reeder Heberners Diuenlde Bree Len Gillon Brackenrhtery Brickhill Culeman Lim Brackenrlige Rehertyey Crandrack Midge

New Threat in AAU Girls Tourney at Wichita

Reports from Wichita on March 14 indicate a developing risk factor for the AAU girls tournament as Des Moines and other top contenders enter the semifinals. Despite past strong showings, teams face renewed pressure from rising entrants and uncertain final outcomes set for Saturday night.

NEW Threat Wichita Des Moines A. J. B Galveston Sexan Antes Foment Bnd Langia Raven Derrat Texans Tilst Tusudber Wieh

Unclear Hockey Playoffs Game Report From New York Night

Fragmented notes describe a hockey event involving New York teams and Detroit with references to players, periods, and a late game swing. Mentions of Beulah and Petrvita Tosweter hint at names, while several lines speculate on outcomes and schedules.

Bethel team aims for AIL softball title defense

Fragmentary sports note presents Bethel and nearby teams as contenders in a softball league. Mention of teams or places appears garbled, but the context hints at Bethel seeking an AIL title with other local clubs remaining in contention and rival squads showing mixed form.

Pitchers Talk of Their Operations In Baseball Tale

A garbled account quotes multiple pitchers discussing their surgical operations and experiences with elbow and shoulder procedures. The dialogue cites Webbend Schumacher and others, referencing the Pennant race and their return from surgery. It notes varied outcomes and opinions on what makes a pitcher effective after procedures.

Schumacher

Pirates Meet 39 Edition Bucaneers In Spring Game

Corpus Ghristy March 24 Buccaneer football players of the next season and those who figured in the clash of Carpoy Chetsti High to the 1938 state championship meet at Clark Field here at 8 o clock Friday night in the spring training program. Assistant Coach J A Creighton will be in charge of the 1928 team and he will manage the 1939 edition. Creighton revealed his lineup likely Wil go like this with Hendricks and Evans ends, Condly and Vra zel tackles, Fowler all state, Saulyers guards, Rhodes center, olan captain of the state champions, and Matthews wingbacks. Galva back, Nix quarterback. Playing for Stiteler will be Dick Haars for Charley Cain backs, Hull all-state end, Hintient all-state center, Clark and Hale guards, Pullen and Cooper tackles, Crooker center. Shitelw was undecided about other top staring positions, with about 50 candidates to pick from. Stark wants ads price for all editions.

Corpus Ghristy Buccaneer Carpoy Chetsti High Kingle Clark Tae Lat Gorch Herry Stleler J. A. Creighton Creighton T. Hendricks Bob Evans Zachl Condly Joi Vrazel Charles Fowler Jack Saulyers Nixon Rhicdes Bill Olan Ken Matthews Wlngbacks Galva Tid Smory Nix Stiteler

Badminton National Championships Quarterfinals Reach Tight Field

The men and women singles advanced to quarterfinals as top seeds remained in contention. Richard Yonger from Seattle and Constance O Donovan of Detroit were upset in early rounds, while Clinton Stephens defeated Yeager in three sets. Walter Myamer of Detroit, defending champion, led a wave of top players toward the last eight alongside others from New York, Seattle, Cleveland and Buffalo in a tense start to the national event.

York Richard Yonger Seattle Constance O'Donovan Detroit Yeager Clinton Stephens New York Paltleia Donovan Buffaia Miss O'Dedavan Walter Myamer Tetroit David Freeman Firsh Oiier Haaaiiian Law Kennieth Quigby Cleveland Paul Vansee Jr Wayne Sikes Whyte Schell Deston Mare Whittemine Boston del Burkhyle Lo ‘Jeasy

Henry Armstrong Sued for $10,227 in New York Case

A civil suit claims Henry Armstrong, the welterweight boxing champion, owes $10,227.25. The case was filed in a court in Gosington, with several mis-spellings and uncertain city references plaguing the document. The fragmentary text mentions a plaintiff Miss Sarah and a high school incident, but details are unclear.

Davey Bricea Again Proves Size Not Needed in Football

Sports columnist praises Davey Brica for excelling despite small stature. It notes his weight around 110 pounds and argues his success outshines typical college players, citing potential earnings of 15,000 to 30,000 dollars in two seasons and mention of geology studies alongside endorsements and reader interest in the professional path.

Davey O'Brian Davey

Davey O'Brien’s rise from rough OL days to football fame

The article highlights Davey O’Brien’s exceptional talent overcoming earlier rough play and physical doubt. It traces his emergence alongside strong supporting players Loy Bim and others, noting his transition to a professional career and growing fame and earnings.

Unclear fragmentary sports chatter and names mix

Fragmentary OCR text shows chaotic sports banter with numerous garbled names, team mentions, and possible altercations. It references players like Cranthe Pyllak and Yoollle Thenistey, plus clubs and events, but the overall sense is a garbled gossip-like sports column with no coherent incident or outcome.

Budge Again Trims Perry in Straight Sets

In Denver on March 24 Don Budge dominated Perry in straight sets 6-4 6-1 6-4 before about 1500 tennis fans restoring his supremacy on the tour. The win marked Budge’s ninth victory in the current run against Perry.

Denver Don Budge Perry

Beeville Coaches Prep Amateur Ball In Interscholastic Meet

Beeville hosts an interscholastic track and field event with Concepcion No. 2 and Heid meet slated for Sunday. Coach B Smartt and county director of athletics organize activities. Addie Pollock is handling inquiries at 1622938. Participants include Stowers family and local Beeville juniors Hawnee Lips.

Jorrie Orrville Maren Bee Caum P. Ai. Sacuyauy Concepcion Beeville Addie Pollock B. Smartt Lips Hawnee Skidmore Pethasyli Call J. Patrik AG Stowers

Peters Fights Joe Ferrando in 195 Pound Main Event

Hollywood card features Peters facing Joe Ferrando with Ferrando riding a long win streak as Nick Fators, Batt Antonio, and Mike Helloise are noted opponents. The 30 round main event at Legion Stadium showcases Peters and Ferrando at 195 pounds amid Italian fight hype.

Hollywood Joey Feranda New York Nick Fators Batt Antonio Texas Mike Helloise Toniz Legion Stadium

Who are the Gypsies in the Wanderers world

The American Weekly this Sunday features a full page on the Gypsies abroad, tracing origin myths and laws, noting a race of recognized thieves and beggars. The piece promises sensational stories and a double-page illustrated feature with other curious columns.

Amerigian Protossm Fentaire American Weekly Sun New York

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