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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1939

Page

6

Span Am Loop Sets Stage for Action with New Teams

The Span Am baseball league cleared the decks at a meeting last night. Five teams already joined, with others invited to enter in a few days. Current members include Gwlenfe led by Al Monteleong, Southern Select, P. I. A. C., and Aztecs among others. Vidal Sanchez led the Dragon Callers to last year’s city championship and state finals.

Tech Field Elresdy Joop Gwlenfe al Monteleong Southern Select Alfred Sanchez Manuel Delgado Ammo Hetehis Buffet Tony Alejandro Guadalupe Aztecs

Bobby Still Draws Biggest Gallery In Tourneys

Augusta reporter Gayle Talbot notes Bobby Still draws the largest gallery at the tourneys as fans hope he returns to professional play. Freddie Corcoran estimates prizes could reach 107000 per year, possibly doubling if Jones joins, while Jones himself laments his fading touch on putts and concentration. The piece also mentions Henry Cotton and Alf Padgham and hints at potential later appearances in Britain.

Gayle Talbot Augusta Bobby Jones Freddie Corcoran Munizger Golfers’ Association Freddie Janes Dick Chapman Tommy Taller Ray Toad Guest Corcrap Aras Fivkte Bobby Corecovan Ralph Guldahl Henry Picard Am Snead Jon Greve Cotton Jond Jones Corcoran Henry Ovat Jacksonville Jones Hit Aet Bneud Gild&h Picard Marie

First Wedding in a Century at 100 Year Church

On October 31, 1537 Margaret Kuhn wed Milton PL Lchrouder, ending a MMW year weddingless stretch at Tonawanila N 34 St Peter's church where itinerant ministers had blocked ceremonies. Frank DeMainline led three identical bowling scores on January 12, 1098 at Valley Stream lanes, each game yielding the same total. Tomorrow: The Hinds Hunter.

Margaret Kuhn Milton PL Lchrouder Tonawanila St Peter's Church Frank DeMaiiline Valley Stream

Jones Roper lead field in Southwestern women’s golf opener

Phoenix Arizona March 20. Sim dars Naked Elinor Jones of Albuquerque and Mrs KR D Roper of Floentx installed as favorites in the first round of the Southwestern women’s golf tournament. Jones posted a 62 five over par at the Flrvents Country club course in qualifying. Roper eliminated New Mexico State College coed in the semis of the 1998 tournament at Albuquerque. Pred Apass lal, middleweight champion from Franglace, to leave for Houston with manager Larry Walte for a fight against George Nichols on April 0.

Phoenix Ariz Sim Elinor Jones Albuquerque N.mm KR. D. Roper Floentx Uleholder Southwestern Miss Jones Alpunverque Jones Flrvents Roper New Mexica State College Aposfoly Houston Toy Springs Ark Maren Apass Lal Ban Franglace Larry Walte George Nichols

Largest Texas Relays field certified for twelfth running

The Texas relays draw a record field for the twelfth annual track carnival at Austin. UT reports 1172 entries with 107 total in the main event, including 65 high school entrants. Notables include Ralph Halli of Yankton, who aims for a fast 8:49.7 mile, and hosts like Clyde Titlefield and Dr Rubey expected on site. The meet opens with preliminaries Saturday morning at 1:90.

Austin Texas Relays University of Texas Athletic Office Neels Wil Scoesef Ralph Halli Yankton College Yankton M. D Mall Anti Maat Don Lash Beuth Daketat Alepta Alepots Halla Forti Elaw Oklahoma A Missouri Valley Champia Demon Emer Prize Rubey Rer

Amateur Ball Club Plans Out-of-Town Games

Amateur Ball teams arrange Sunday games across Texas with meetings at MacArthur field Fort Sam Houston Seguin Cubs seek Sunday booking with Dairyland Dreamers Dan's Cafe club and Concepcion park event. Art Lind Milwaukee and Jimmy McNeil New York top a five round bout in Dallas, with other matchups listed.

San Antonio Indians MacArthur Field Fort. Sam Houston Dairyland Greamnrs Dan's Cafe Club At & P.m Concepcion Park Lind Meneit Dallas Art Lind Milwaukee Jimmy McNeil New York Wyidny Hight Ai Meoww Kermo LaSalle Hettr Patie Wellarweleht Chanmiplans Ary

Louis 20 to 1 Favorite in Louis Jack Hamer Fight Odds

Los Angeles reports first semi official odds for the Louis Jack Haner bout set by Tor Waterman the ring organizer. Louis listed at about 26 to 1 while backers for Jack Roper see Louis favored, with Roper backers hoping to push the price to 6 to 1 before the April 13 bout at Wrigley Field.

Los Angeles Soe Louis Jack Haner Tor Waterman Box Angeles Waterman Hghts Anyl Ropers Shattens Lous Roper Glyer Backery Louis Wrigley Field Ropers Backera Touts Kehmeling Baer Bradifork Brhis

Joel Hunt New Grid Head At Wyoming

Joel Hunt of Baton Rouge Louisiana college football coach will become chairman of Wyoming university athletic department next season. Trustees announced Hunt and Stella given one year contracts. Previous coaches Willard Wiltz and Harry Oدامge involved in reshaping football and basketball leadership succession.

Joel Hunt New Wyoming Laramie Wya Hunt Baton Roe Georgia University Josh Muti Evereté Shelton Denver Denver Safeways Ian Wyoming University Hunt Wso Willard Dutch" Wiltz Freiort Neb A. O. Crane Trunt Stella Harry Oamage South Dakotaniversity Football Caach Iit Terns Con Wtions Lhe Georgina Louisiana State Malk Tawrenee Rye Jones Fernie More Texans A Finder Matty F Southern Methortist

Two Texans Still Going In Houston Net Tourney

In the River Oaks Invitational at Houston quarterfinals opened with Texans advancing and others eliminated. Kamath of Austin defeated Wilbur Coon 6 0 while Cooke of Portland beat Dick Morris 6 0 6 3.

Houston Bobby Kamath Austin Sender University of Texas Elwood Cooke Portland Ore Kamath Wilbur Coon Kansas City Cooke Dick Morris Rina Winter Park Fin Bryan Butsy Grant Atlanta Hal Surface Kansasity Bobby Curkis Wilbur Hess Frank Guernsey Rice Oneeday Earl Bartlett New Oreleans Bartlett Johnny Rose Guernsey Eynie Butter New Orleans Jake Hesa Frank Kovacs Oakland Calif Jack Tidval Los Angeles Tidball Warren Christner Topeka Kan Tom Nixon San Antonio Bill Minto Bill Samilton San An San An Sonio Lost To Ray Burnlett Eunice Dean San Antono Thompion Halley Bryan

Barr Awards Medal to Top Sandlot Ump

In Hot Springs Arkansas on March 30 George Barr a National League umpire announced plans to award a trophy to the number one sandlot umpire in the United States plus a certificate for the leading sandlot official in each of the 44 states. The award is sponsored by the National Semi Pro Baseball Congress to raise umpiring standards for games that develop players for pros. State commissioners will select state tourney arbiters, forming the staff for national tournaments at Wichita Kansas August 21 to 23.

Barr Ump Hot Springs INS George Barr United States Wiehtta Kan

Cubs Beat Jackets at St Anthony's Diamond 16-6

Cubs overpower the Jackets 16 to 6 on the St Anthony's diamond. Schrader and Earthanan each collected three safeties to pace the Cubs while Bud Metzeer doubled and tripled for San Marcos. Final line shows St Anthony's 16 and San Marcos 6 with mixed hits and errors influencing the score.

St. Anthony's Yellonjackets San Marcos Academy Cubs Cubs St. Anthony's Schrader Earthanan Bud Metzeer Jimingn San Marcos St Anthony's Bog Ratertea Sanders Wurnsch J Daley Sammon

Sonnenberg Hurt in Rassle With Casey at Boston Garden

World wrestling champion Sonnenberg was severely injured in a bout with two time champ Steve Casey at the Boston Garden last night. After about 45 minutes Casey crashed Sonnenberg to his back, knocking him unconscious as handlers rushed to remove him to hospital for treatment.

Sonnenberg Rassle Casey Boston Moss Mare A Gils Bonnenberg Steve Casey Boston Garden Casey Aught Dartmouth Kim Sonny

Ripper Collins Traded to Los Angeles in Shock Deal

On his 34th birthday James Anthony Collins known as Ripper, left St Louis for the Los Angeles Angels in a shock Pacific Coast League transfer from the Cubs. He will discuss salary with Angels president David Fleming as Los Angeles seeks a first baseman. Collins reflects on a storied career with Pepper Martin and Frankie Frisch era, noting his long wait to find a new team amid the deal.

Los Angeles James Anthony Ripper Collins Collis St. Luis Carafuls Los Angeles Club Chicago Cubs David F. Fleming Angels Colling Bl. Louis Dean Boys Pepper Martin Frankie Frisch

Chicago wins boxing event in packed Chicago Stadium

Chicago defeated New York in eleven bouts at the twelfth annual Intercity Gloves amateur boxing tournament last night before a 20,000 crowd at Chicago Stadium. Chicago holds seven tourney victories since 1928 while New York has three and several finals ended in ties.

Chicago New York Chicago Stadium Ae Porte Vic Sadtcia William Speary Ghosler Fillis Ray Robinson Tony Ancona John Pleniatl Brat Joh Noce Carky Dentin Red Milton Jones Pete Ranty Vince Fratello Jimmy Reeves Henry Jones Buddy Moore Jbeat Tony Novak

Page Dettweiler in Golf Struggle at Pinehurst

Pinehurst N C March tournament action centers on top contenders in the women’s North and South event. Former national champion Estelle Linson Page defeats Helen Waring to reach the semi finals while Helen Dettweiler advances, with other matchups featuring W. G. Hamilton Jr. and Deborah Verry in ensuing rounds.

Page Dettweiler Pinekurst Estelle Linson Page Chapel Hil Helen Detweiler Washington Helen Waring Pinehurst Danid Misa Dettwell R. Rudet Forest HWM N.S Mateo W. G. Hamilton Jr Philadelphie Deborah Verry Worcerlar Mass William Hockenjos West Grange W. J. Agoins Joan Bauer Providence

Villa Winner Over Garcia In Corpus Christi Bout

Motiuel Villa 136 of Mexico City won a decision against Ted Garcia 195 of Las Vegas in ten rounds. A six second KO by Jack Roberts 140 of Portland over Tommy Milsin 142 of Corpus Christi stole the show, as Referee Mike Delaney waved it off after Milam fell. Red Roberts 133 earned a technical knockout over Tate Falcon 192 in two rounds, giving the Portland brothers a one night double. J O Borrade 124 of Corpus Christi captured the Texas featherweight title with a KO over Triplea Kid tse in eight rounds.

Corpus Christt Motiuel Villa Mexico City Ted Mustang Roberts Sike Red Roberts Tate Falcon Portland Roberts Brothers J. O. Borrade Corpus Chriati Texas Taiplea Kid Tse

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