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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1939

Page

3

Browns Ring Up Wins In Spring Training Tilt

The St Louis Browns won a spring exhibition at McAllen with Bill Trotter and Lefty Lou on the mound. San Antonio Missions plan an intra squad game at Chatra Park to prep for a Sunday clash with the Philadelphia Phillies in the Valley swing finale at Harlingen.

Brownsville Matty St. Lows Yesterda San Benito Oklahony Bill Trotter Lefty Lou Tost Pacific Coal Insyne Browns San Antonio Afissions Chatra Park Philadelphia Phillies Harlpiges Fred Toledo Madhews American Association Phaillies Joe Grace Joe Browns Liz Gryska

Texas A&M Leads In Conference Track Meet

Scores from a Texas A&M led conference triangular reveal A M secured eight firsts led by Thompsen in the 100 yard freestyle while SMU finished second with 41 points and Baylor third with 9. The text notes SMU Dowell and Texas Christian and other details about events and players, but the fragmentary report limits full clarity.

WACK Texas Ageio Selimmers Baylor Boullwestern Methodist University Mustangs Bears Aggies Thompsen

Training Camp Chatter in Early Season Projections

A dense, fragmented report from Petersacrg and nearby cities covers baseball and football camps with mentions of New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Brooklyn teams. It notes pitchers warm up, mound activity, and team names like White Sox and Cubs amid scattered game chatter and travel notes.

Penn coeds field polo team with no opponents

At the University of Pennsylvania the coed polo team practices with clay horses and a makeshift arena at One Hundred Clay Cavay Armory under Gilbert Radenwa. No opponents have surfaced as 45 candidates are being considered amid sparse competition.

Penn Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Anita Cavay Armory Gilbert Radenwa Imore

Steer Tankers Meet At YMCA Triangular Swim Meet

San Antonio YM C A in a triangular meet hosts University of Texas and Austin High School at the local YMCA. Gooch Richard S Rexilley of M. E. A. arranges events including 60 yard breast stroke 100 yard backstroke 200 yard freestyle 180 and 800 yard medley relays and diving events. Team members listed include Gus Clemens Dan Staith Howard Spencer Wilbert Richarz Bob Bulger Bell Scott and Frank Scott with seven expected swimmers per visiting squad.

San Antoiio YM. G&a Lexas Apuavic University of ‘Texas Austiny High School Tou Page Ypes Gooch Richard S. Rexilley Ten Telay San Antonio Iant Gus Clemens Dan Staith Howard Spencer Wilbert Richarz Bob Bulger Bell Scott Prank ‘Scott

Quarter-Finals Set In National Catholic Tourney

Eight Lens advances to quarter-finals of the National Catholic interscholastic basketball tournament at Loyola University Chicago. Today’s four afternoon games precede tonight’s semi-finals with Sunday finishing the title game. St Joseph Collegeville faces St George Evanston. Basil Pittsburgh meets Central Catholic Fort Wayne. Leo Chicago plays St Gregory Shawnee. Celvert Hall Baltimore meets St Ignatius Chicago.

Chicago IFI Lens Loyola University St. Joseph of Collegeville Ind St. George of Evanston A Basil Pittsburgh Central Catholic Fort Wayne Leo Af Celvert Hall of Baltimore St. Ignatius

Pacific Coast Ring Warriors Reach Pacific Coast Finals

In Sacramento tonight the Idaho Leather-Slingers defend their title as top seed, leading a field that includes California and UCLA. Idaho, defending champions, showcase strong form against seven other teams in the Pacific Coast intercollegiate boxing tournament finals.

Pacific Coast Ring Warriors Sacramento Caut Marchuyi University of Idaho Idaho Sluggers Tram Paints University of California Los Angeles Ober Stenn Washington Blaze San Jose State Oreo State California Argins University of San Mineiscn

Motorboat Race May Be Cancelled By Albany to New York Course

UPI reports May 1 to May 17 motorboat race from Albany to New York could be cancelled. Commodore William T. Crawford Sr of the Middle Atlantic Goastosted association announced a final decision at a March Jr meeting. If off, the race may be renewed in 1240.

New York UPI United States Albany

World Series for Pro Basketeers

The New York Yankees and a David team face off tomorrow afternoon in the eve game of a world series tournament at Pro Fexmongl basketball. The schedule lists several other round games including Har Jen Globe Traflersort and Sheboygan, Wayne, and Hendskins Lyn Mini Geant.

Pro BasketeersOn Chicago New York Yankees Minyso Af David Evie Profexmongl Har Jen Globe Traflersort Wayne Ine

Sandletter recalls kinship of Grimes and local baseball roots

Harald Scherwitz reflects on the St. Louis Browns and San Antonio Missions scouts missing homegrown talent. He traces Oscar Ray Grimes Jr and his father Ray Grimes from American Legion teams to the San Antonio and Cleveland paths, noting early promise, minor league climbs, and the missed chance for a local club to sign the son of a Texas leaguer in a sweeping look at Texas baseball history.

St. Louis Browns San Antonio Missions Dizzy Dean Paul Pinkey Whitney Cleveland Aiot St. Lois Oscar Ray Grimes Dy Oscar Roy Grimes Jr Spalding Steers American Legion Pat Feaster Broadway Oscar Grimes Ray Pop Ray Grimes San Antonio Milwaukee Magnon Grimes Felder Hildebrandt Williams Buck Peters Riley Harris Hart

Texans Sixth in College Swimming

Texas and other Western conference rivals compete at the national college championships led by Michigan and Ohio State. After six events Michigan held 34 points to Ohio State 5, with Princeton third at 46 and Yale, Vanderbilt, Colorado, Illinois among others in pursuit as finals approach.

Arbor Michigan Onto State Ohio State Selay Wolverines Buckeyes Princeton Yale Worvand Texas Southpn Gallarma Fonda Kenyon

Washington U Host to Coast Swimmers Meet

Seattle March 35 The University of Washington hosts a coast swimmers meet with teams from Washington State Idaho and Montana. Past performances suggest a record may fall as entries compete in the Northern division with Washington favored after dual meet results and key contenders named.

Washington U Seattle University of Washington Peal Tanigay Pache Washington Washington State Idaho Montana Nilssea Tenia OB. G

Women golfers win weekly San Antonio handbag event

Mrs A J Krish and Mrs J Wis Min Krish took low net with 197 28 79 while Mrs Wilson won low gross at 92 on the Brack’s Bridge course. Runner up was Mrs N A Salgh with 101 21 0 and Mrs A G Liggett carded 94 for second.

Iwuwls San Antonio A. G. Liggett

Texas Camps DALLAK and Exhibition Notes

A garbled AP report covers baseball exhibition play with several teams in Texas. Mentions a pitcher Jelly Rirvllle for the Ual- Ing Stford and the Steers, plus Marvin Gramley on manual duty and BL Cronin at the plate. Also references Houston and Port Arthur items, with scattered game notes and lineups.

Dallak Mabey Jelly Rirvlle Ace Stford Mexico Marvin Gramley Manuel Cronin

Musketeers Triumph in Texas Boxing Showstopper

Johnny Jane reports the Three Musketeers lauded for three decisive wins at Walkathon Arena. Gabriel Rocha outpointed San Antonio’s Iniy Deeg in a 12 round welter bout, Vila overwhelmed Sammy Museo, and Morelia bested C. Borrado in eight rounds. Heavyweight Henry Ister Tegro halted Cullen Hollis with a first round KO.

Johnny Jane Mexico Wabeeten Contruud Texas Saathem’ Abtejic Walkathon Gabriel Rocha San Antonio Iniy Deeg Manuel Vila Sammy Museo Jorge Morelia Tisbie C. Borrade Dusky Henry Ister Tegro Corpus Christi Cullen Hollis Pusa

Texas and Chicago Split Net Series in New Orleans

Texas and Chicago players split a weekend tennis meet in New Orleans on March 23. Singles results saw Bobby Kamath of Texas defeat Chet Murphy, 6-2, 2-6, 7-5, while Reunen Riskind of Chicago fell to Warren Christner of Texas, 10-14, 6-2, and Art Jongensal of Chicago beat Maurice Fincher. Doubles tightened the match as Texas pair Kameah and Christner defeated Murphy and Krie tentselin, 6-3, 6-4, and Jorgenson with Shostrum of Chicago beat Rinkled and Placier, 6-4, 6-1.

Texas Chicago New Orleans Art Jongensal Maurice Fincher Danbtes—Kameah Ghristner Murphy Krietenselin Jorgenson Ali Shostrum Jand Placier

Thirty-Niners in Salt Lake City Final Cage Fight

Two teams from the Mormon basketball tournament in Salt Lake City reached the final after six games. Ankland and Slenteenth Ward each won three games to advance, with the other finalist to be determined by tonight’s scores.

Salt Laks City Morel Ankland Salt Lake City

Exhibitions Hy the Ausontated Dress Saturday Games Across Cities

The report lists numerous exhibition games across cities including New Orleans Chicago Lakeland Philadelphia St. Louis and Los Angeles. Teams such as Milwaukee Oklahoma City Detroit and Brooklyn are mentioned with line scores and player names like Davis Owen Wilson and Torgens. The item reads like a packed schedule roundup with results and pairings across venues.

York Los Angeles Chisago Leovo Cal ‘ ' I Lakeland Fla Cioinnat Braventus Fiz Boecon AL San Franciscos Pittebuild Pramelseo AL McAllen Texas Philadelphia Tage Cted AL BU Detereburr Fin New York St. Louis At Lake Charies, le Tersay City AL Oento Washinecon Milwauker al Baratosa Fla. Bowlin Newark al San Henitn Oklahoma Cliy Prwaws Resorts Favaxola St. Laule Boston Abd Gougav Battersea Weilant Davis Owen Wilson Hevand de Sales AL St. Patershate Kun Coh New-York Vance Hess Tiddle McCullough Finehoa Russo Beges Torgens Lakeland Brooklyn Detroit Okla City Sites Dickinson Smyth Pakscan Cluck Marshall Prince McCtenson Tant Dickey Andrews Sin Bernardin Colin Chisaxa Lee Carmel Baker Bavers Chiccano T. Angeles Dietrich Doberile Renan Crest Prin Fives Collins

Wrestling card at Westesday night promises slam bang action

Promoter Harry Uofsman announ ces Abe Yourist’s return for the opening bout against Pat Harpe. Veatl Davis meets Ros atta Hermles, Tyan Rasputto headlines the main event with Ollo Kuss returning after a year to face Lee Wyeoll who defeated Katey last week.

Harry Uofsman Msi Fancy Raesling Abe Yourist Pat Harpe G.wi Fardsome Young Mat Teadlock Lee Wyeoll Goin Katey

Steers Split Two Games With Hubbers in Texas

In Dallas on March 25 the Steers used strong hitting to edge toward a win in a Lone Star League clash with the Hubbers. The piece notes Tubbock’s connection to the Chicago White Sox farm system and mentions university golf action involving Colorado and Stanford.

Steers Dallas Vtop- Ing Texas Lubluck Hubbers Lehamptons Texlay Sunday Heye Tabbock Cheerstal Na Ate Ate Man- Jager Sor 1939, Wi We Braugt Neve! By Robert G. Tarleton, Formu Ui Ee Tallan m1 Enw Geeral Ie Chicane White Sox Tubbock Colowado Stanford Alo Alto Warellig University of Colorado Stanford Taay José Uiniversity of California

Anicos Battle Fliers In Finals At Wichita

In Wichita Kansas May 7 199? the Anicos battle the Flyers in the women's national AAU tournament final. Frances Villars and Glennis Bike lead the Weston squad against the Little Flyers who defeated Des Moines TLC and Webb Thurston squads earlier. Williams the all-America hopeful returns for Fort Worth Texas in the experts’ pose.

Wichita Kan Thurstons Texans Tve Hank Plyers a_teand Anicos Triomphant Arkansons Williams Fort Worth Texas Alsthough Wlebits Thurstans Nemlfingls Hurstens Lucilte Thurman Nigel Walker Crufcher

Midget Races Stir Warmed Up Rivalries This Weekend

Deeg Toran and Cecil Zeb clash for top honors in the February auto races on Sunday at 2:30 PM on the fecal track. Turbulent week includes rough bumping, with Rex Edmonds spun and Mebnnney Tora barred for alleged unfair delving. Fans await whether Edmonds or Toran will prevail, as tensions rise ahead of year’s end.

Deeg Toran Mda 4Iridees Toren Cecil Zeb Meg Navy de Wit Ellef Nh Toran Cau Rex Rdmonds Poohiny Wanston Ramonds Toran Redmands Sauht Alt Cal Huh Cvat Tara

White Sox Jinx Back Frasier Fractures His Skull

Los Angeles report describes Vic Frasier sustaining a fractured skull after being hit by a ball last Wednesday. He missed two months of play after headaches and X rays confirmed the fracture. Frasier, once a 17 game winner, faces a long comeback as Chicago’s pitching depth thins ahead of the season.

White Sox Frasier Los Angeles Marah Jimmy Tbykes Vic Frasier Bs Prasier Lake Appling Pittehugh Pirates Bayna Eastman Maysicion Brostow Pratier Foyer Tenwiwr Noyarentiy Witte Sox At. Pal Almertown Association Osing Cmny Baek Heanasan

Giants Sold on Taare and Bonura in Spring drills

In a spring training note from Umione Rouge, Zeke Taare dominates camp chatter as he battles to prove big league value with the Giants after Washington sold him for 25000 dollars. Teammates praise his fielding and hitting potential while managers question his pace and consistency and the club debates his role in the pennant push.

Gayle Talbot Umion Rouge Zeke Taare Reii Becauze Mateus Zeke Makine New York Giants Ihn Washington Giants Carl Hubbell Seman Kim Trey Saya Burgess Whitehead Bucky Harris Yeke Flan Amy Aulilolder Isc

Giants Hopeful on Pitching Depth for Upcoming Season

The text notes Manuel Spigo, a 200 plus pound Sicilian from San Diego, as a key pitcher with a long high-velocity fastball. It mentions 22 wins in an IABL season, strong early-season expectations, and that Carl Huthel and Hal Behuinncher return to strengthen pitching. The Giants face competition from Mets and Cubs, with trade talk involving Oblengo and a forecast of potential success based on pitching depth and a fast offense.

George Nyneris Ike Salvo Giants Manuel Spigo San Diego Brikeouta Hal Behuinncher Cubs

Eckhardt In Chicks Camp Signals Fresh Start

In Deland on March 25 the Eckhardt camp opened with a tempered roster after the arrival of outfielder Opyear Wx Lekhardt from a ranch in Texas. Eckhardt focuses on hitting and fielding as he integrates with teammates, aiming for a spring training push.

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