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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1939

Page

5

Dallas Fans Sold On Schepps New Ball Club

Johnny Dallas reports a bold plan for a rebuilt Dallas team under George Schepps. The club, with a new nickname contest and a tailor-made lineup, aims for a strong season led by manager Hap Moree and a solid outfield and pitching staff.

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Texas Camps DALLAS March 29 exhibition clash

Dallas Bears and the New York Giants were slated to meet in an exhibition game. Salvador Glatto, Dallas pitcher, was set to face veteran hurler Jerry Curbburn on the mound in Dallas.

Dallas Ralned McAllen Tulsa Gilers Toledo Mudheas Amlerican Stele Dulea Smal iTutea Rion Ballerter Nelson Nelamehin Bicin Perry Walls and Cats

Fale Shirsmbrehip club event at Gake Charles site

Incomplete report notes a club interest in a luncheon and a Philadelphia athletics event. It mentions Carnegie Xe Carla Irangaga and a Miss Afack's attack at a location named Gake Charles. Details are fragmentary and unclear.

Waiaas Math Fale Shirsmbrehip Club Carla Irangaga Philmielolia Athletics Afack Gake Charles

Goldsmith Claim To Curve Invention Dies At 8

DETROIT March 29 Fred Goldsmith who claimed to originate the curve ball died last night at his home in suburban Berkley. He was 8 years old and had long claimed the curve birth before 1867. The Sporting News will print his career and the claim. pallbearers were from Royal Oak and Old-Time Baseball Association. he was a native of New Haven Conn.

Jie Smith Dallas Fier Schepps Glialte Clay Touchstone Oklahoma City Southpare Bobbie Chicago White Sox Dusty Rhodes Yankee Beryl Richmond Detroit Fred Goldsmith Berkley Bree Hie Sporting News Goldsmith Qoklanith Cay Anson Arthur Cumings Geildemith Cimerab Wilkie Baterday Royal Ork Mich Geidemithens New Maven

Training Camp Chatter from the Grapevine Florida

The Associated Press reports from Sarasota and Orlando on early spring baseball camps. Rumors focus on Hue Heston Tiedt and players like Vic Frantor and Freddie Hayworth showing infield drills, while Cubs and Pirates prospects assess rookie arms and adjustments. Multiple teams, notes on injuries, waivers, and managerial plans color the camp chatter with speculation about who will shape rosters.

East Texas Teachers win four angles at Rio Texas Ag

East Texas Teachers edged past rivals in Rio Texas Ag games at College Station on March 29, securing four wins amid a string of seven matches. The contest featured key performances by Misteries and a strong showing from Nesters as they claimed multiple rounds.

Agggie Nesters Meat College

Finns Strive to Ready Finland for 1540 Olympics

Helsinki prepares for the 1540 Olympic Games with stadium expansion to seat 93 000 and new venues. officials promote a propaganda free event with uniforms for athletes, while housing and funding pose major challenges for up to 100 000 visitors. Tickets limited and prices outlined as Finland builds an Olympic village and infrastructure.

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Women’s Golf Quarterfinals Highlight Regional Tourney Play

In San Antonio Country Club action the defending champion Mrs Lucy Roe battled toward the semifinals as Mrs Charles Armstrong and others advanced. Other matchups included Mrs Jack Lapham vs Mrs Harry Pennington Jr and Mrs Lipscomb facing Miss Clayte Roem bach with further results from Phoenix and Seward in regional play.

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Kentucky Club Hosts Routine Practice for Girls Softball

A Kentucky club held a routine practice session for the girls softball team at Fac boom Thoraday. The event featured players like Rann Pintin Koes Kvanz and Hilts Deka, as the team prepared for upcoming league play against teams including Son Bedi Na and Wenslamn Mathollat.

Hilts Deka Meat Wenslamn Mathollat Fac Boom Thoraday Son Bedi Na Tryovla Kenturky Club Wodt Tallent Spm Wirinorty Mk Braokenriten Wah Ho

Tex Carleton Signs With Milwaukee Brewers

Tex Carleton, longtime BL and Chicago Cubs pitcher, signs a contract with the Milwaukee Brewers of the American Association. Details on salary terms were not disclosed. The deal, announced by team officials, concludes a lengthy negotiation dating from the previous winter.

Ocala Pit Tames Ly Tex Carleton Tata Cardinals Chicago Cubs Milwaukee Brewers American Association Bendinger Caeidon Wightharden Brewers

Horse Races at Schuterdt Ranch Benefit Meet

The Schuterdt ranch 20 miles west of San Antonio hosts a Sunday race day starting at 1 30 p m with 25 cent admission. Proceeds go to Clift school and feature a show by Dishow Chief and Southern Moon plus match races between Thoroughbreds for 5 and 199 prizes. There will be barbecue, cold drinks, and entertainment by Horzey.

Bill Noble Louisville Southern Moon Jit Clamp J. J. Hoffman Clamp Femnss

Ranchito Four Meets Army in Polo Game

The Southwest Intra circuit polo tourney at Harbord field Fort Snare Houston scheduled for Wednesday pits Ranchito Four from Arlington against Army Four with Twenty-third Infantry band and public address. Aimed at earning the right to meet Houston Friday for the circuit crown, Brackenridge park is the probable venue for the final.

Harbord Field Fort Snare Houston Ranchino Arlington Houston Brackenridge Park Ward Buster Wharton Hollis Pace Billy Skidmore Bill Barry Jack Geary Cal Tom Hastey John Gross Tean Scott Remy Army

Pirates Schedule Contest in Mexico

Arrangements were completed for the Pirates first appearance in Sonora. The Pittsburgh Pirates clash with the Nogales Internationals, a Mexican club, on Saturday. Governor Roman Yorupleln of Sonora sent the official ball, and sponsors indicated they would ask Governor Hoy Jones of Arizona to attend.

Pirates Mexico Nogales Sonora Pittsburgh Pirates Bahurday Roman Yorupleln Mudh Hoh Jones Arizona

Tarpon Rodeo set for late April in Brownsville

The International Tarpon Rodeo sponsored by Browns Swihle Spartaines will start on the first day of April. It will be held at the Tilo Grande ranch island on the U S and Mexican banks. The first tarpon, a 23 pounder, was caught Saturday at the mouth by Scotty Stuart of Phare, with several other fishermen noted.

Brownsville Maceh Browns- Swihle Spartaines Scotty Stuart Phare Sevarat Lother Carman

Track and Field Meet Yields Wide Varsity Results

From the Edison field in Bexar County to San Antonio area venues, Edison led a mixed class meet with relay wins and sprint marks, while Iriron and nearby teams posted key distances and times. The event showcased Edwards, Fogg, Hays, and Brown among others with multiple events highlighting the county league standings and class distinctions.

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New College Champ Gulps 25 Live Goldfish

Philadelphia March 23 Intercollegiate goldfish gulping champion Gilbert Hollanderky, a 20 year old Penn junior, reportedly swallowed 25 live goldfish during a steak dinner to set a fanciful nickname and claim a quirky record. The event involved witnesses including Frank Pope and Maywatall, with Lathrop Withington Jr. as a named observer.

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