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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1939

Page

5

Favorites Win in Houston Net Meet

In the ninth River Oaks tennis tournament, favorites prevailed despite early trouble. Brien Grant defeated John Bradbach 6-1 8-3 to capture his fourth River Oaks title, while Melvin Lapthan beat Frank Oosies 6-5 1-? Oakland’s Gatif eliminated David Peden 6-0 6-1. Several seeded players, including Kamath Surface Sutter Caen Deeg Fidball Hess Christner, advanced, with many San Antonio front-runners eliminated.

Houston Brean Bitsy Oakland Gatif

Pittsburgh Coaches Announced For 1939 Football Season

Pittsburgh announces Charles Culsel Bonacut as head coach at the University of Pittsburgh for the 1939 season. A six man coaching staff is named, including Michael Nick s ick backfield coach and several assistants from prior tenure.

Pittsburgh Pittsourch Charles Culsel Angel Wim Michael’ Nicksick Tr. Yon Oy Jock Sutherland al Lewanski Tofning Arnold Greene Cuaen Pil Kter Rovert Heel Techie Orch Willam Daddin Bowser

Fort Wayne Boys Celebrate Victory at National Tourney

Fort Wayne Indiana residents marked Central Catholic high school's victory in the national Catholic basketball tournament with wild celebrations. Two students were badly hurt and hospitalised, several people and policemen sustained minor injuries, and celebrants tore down baseball park fencing to make a bonfire. Authorities arrested two youths for pulling trolleys off cables but released them after public calm returned.

Fort Wayne Ind Annproatinns Central Catholic High School Chicago Jon Hartman Eddy Duchin Harton Downey Hartman

Tune-Up Meet at Eagle Field Prepares for Texas Relays

Brackenridge Edison and Alamo Heights spiked-shoe entrants compete in a three way tune-up at Eagle Field Wednesday afternoon, the final warmup before the Texas Relays in Austin. Other city schools including Jefferson and Burbank plan relays entries with events across sprints hurdles jumps and throws.

Brackenridge Edison Alamo Heights Jengsge Eagle Field Texas Relays Austin Chaingaon Edizon University of Texas Irvin Martin Alamo City Jefferson Treh Burbank Lanter Harmadate

Missions Face Big Schedule in Spring Training Listings

San Antonio Missions report spring training at Brownsville with a heavy upcoming slate. They trek to San Benito to face the Oslahgua City Indians as part of their final fortnight of drills. The 56 Browns, parent organization to the Missions, moved from here to Harlingen. remaining games include Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Toledo, and Beledo at various Texas venues.

Brownsville San Antonio Missions San Benito Oslahgua City Indians Padres Gai Benita San Antonio Toledo Harlingen

Fight Results Mouston Vedds Yarouz in Pittsburgh Card

Boxing card in Pittsburgh featured Mouston Vedds Yarouz defending a former mandleweight claim with a ten round win over Kr Overtin of Chicago. Preliminary bouts included Pete Lelio, Mike Delgado, Raymond ext, and Art Lind stopping Billy Parks, with numerous knockouts and decisions across a mixed lineup.

Mouston Vedds Yarouz Pittsburgh Overtin Chicago Hood Smargin Yarosy Pete Lelio Chicare Senne Toltre Mike Delgado Ean Ane Raymond Ext Gadeamn Jimmy McLaurilin Hei Jon Anunde Art Lind New Orleans Billy Parks VC Shreveport Slimmy Hastie Galveston Dict Grenesth Oklahoma City New York Pedro Mrintanez Puerto Rico Emil Parr Washington Chicaro Bnntie Lander Cage Henry Hank Toronto Newark Ter Warner Tay Miter My—Rieh Firezeny Pan Pail Jenex Leemyevidie Tad Ariel Conn Eldelase Ral Iman Noraaik Cnnn Wally Bait Trenton Baltimore Tony ‘Tobias Kinging Charley Gil

ACC Miler Showings Speed Warning At Abilene Meet

Warning to Rideouts and other Southwest distance runners. Horace Terapiaton of Abilene Christian College won the mile with a 4:31 clocking, just off the Texas conference record. Contenders Templeton and Coleman shown potential, but form and weather affected the race.

ACC Awilene Ridecanis Horace Terapiaton Abilene Christian College MUA Inert Bourhwert Texas Toschers Tonte Coleman Coleman

Canzoneri, Vet at 30, Fights Brink in Mind Marquee Bout

Veteran welterweight Tony Canzoneri aged 30 prepares for a scheduled eight round match against Benny Brink of Santa Monica at Madison Square Garden. Canzoneri brings long experience and a sharp punch as he faces a lively challenger in New York boxing action.

Canzoneri Kew York Tony Canzoneri Wid Mtg Ware Mikes

Oregon Wins College Basketball Title With 46 33 Victory

Oregon University hoops team, with players 6 feet 4 inches and taller, defeated Ohio State 46 to 33 in Patten Gym Northwestern Univ Evanston IL before 4500 spectators. Oregon clinches NCAA crown by beating Oklahoma and Texas. Ohio State, Big Ten champs, fell behind as Oregon dominated inside and on defense led by center Wintermute.

Evanston CINS Oregon University Cele Ohio State Oregon Patten Gymnasium Northwestern University Chicago Oregon Pecaie Ihampion Oklahoma Texas Buckests Villanova Wake Forest Buckeyes Ghin Argell Slin Oregon Center Wintermuke Ohio

Wednesday Polo Tournament Set as Gala at Harbord Field

The Wednesday Southwestern intra circuit polo match at Harbord Field between Hi Ranchita and Fort Sam Houston is billed as a gala event. Lieut Col James A Watson director Polo Tans announced public address explanations of play progress and the Famous Twenty third Infantry Band will provide music. Gates open at 3 p.m. The winner advances to face Houston for the title and a spot in national inter circuit finals this summer.

Harbord Field Betwee Hi Ranchita Fort Sam Houston James A. Watson Twenty-third Infantry Houx Ton

Women of San Antonio Club Lead In Annual Golf Championship

The San Antonio Country Club hosts a 38-player field for the women’s annual championship tourney with first round play under way. Defending champ Mrs. E Jode Moe remains a strong contender as Mrs Jack Lap han trails in second. many top players and notable names from Washington to Providence compete in day one action.

San Ansonio Country Club E. Jode Moe Magiday Jack Laphan Ite Mindal Palrias Ins Seares Mix Sud Tagine Pinekurst Waimen Estelle Lawson Page Aginst Mee Russell Hobnan Greenwiceh Cann Page Topa Dowlthy Kirby Atlanta Kirby Greenville Wilc-hetder Joanne Cline Bloomington Bauer Mix N. E. Wessels Roanoke Cothran Wa, Monnet Greenvlew Misa Gling Myron Bayy Waahtoglon Mas Menzel Haden Davy Qi Aman Huan Thelen OxWeller Wralfigton Helen Viving Pinshare Debora Veny Worcester Mass and Totty Abwennliig Pilsbur

Semi-Pro Chief Gets the Bouquet

Kansas City scene highlights the growth of National Semi-pro Baseball Congress led by Ray Dumont of Winnits Kansas. The movement unites 25,000 players in 1,600 leagues, with over 1000 clubs traveling to spring training and fans packing local parks. The season features a Wichita tourney to crown the national semi-pro champion who will face Puerto Rico in San Juan, while top minor leaguers join the showcase and major clubs scout talent.

Ned Nordness Kansas Cety Tnday United States Ray Dumont Winnits Kan Dunont Orel Spring Prarthea Fwme Amond Stinehall Park Lian Relreult Joe Diktagsio Burky Medwitk Wichita Genize Seb Hnsement Yau Dumont Aine Wacom Od Wiehia Iadiels Freddy Hutchinson Petentian Madve Detroit Seattle Abe White White

Rough Match Likely Matmen Know the Holds

Wrestlers prep for Promoter Harry Coffman’s weekly program as Ivan Racoutin and Kal Davis headline rough bouts on Wednesday night. Barneys Myra and Rasputin are listed among tough challengers with plans for refereeing by Fulhenif.

Siena Ivan Racoutin Chunky Ritealat Weeks Kal Davis Harry Coffman

Chamaco Sets Marathon Run in Chicago Margin

Chicago reports Chamaco of Mexico sets what is described as a world record run in a high grind rack game event. The record comes after two Monday games featuring Bozeman of Chicago, with notable plays at Gleve Tandry Street and Capitans in New York in 1939.

Chicago York Yay Boxeman Cheage Tim Denton Ted Deion Ray Gleve- Tandry St Capitans New York Chamaca Tun Bozeman Baxeman

Mat Results in the Aaxcellen Preas

A cryptic report from Wilmington describes a race or match with multiple named phrases and unclear results. Notable terms include Camden and Syabn among others, with scattered percentages and times. The piece appears as a fragmented OCR segment lacking clear who won or when events occurred.

Preas Wilmington DrlaNania Aingly Bimpire Tyetnnelle TO. Branes Cnitew Camden NotoHandir Syabn Minwursy Benin

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