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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1939

Page

5

Baseball Notes From Spring Training Across Leagues

The Associated Press report highlights Joe DiMaggio's injury and Yankees' early success, with DiMaggio leading batting in the American League before his leg injury. It covers spring results, Charley Gehringer and Tommy Bridges shining for Detroit, and multiple other early-season performances across the Yankees, Red Sox, White Sox, Indians, Reds, Cubs, and Giants.

Westerays Associated Press Charley Geheinger Tommy Bridges Tiger James Wade Wall Witt Detroit Mike Mreevichy Whiteman Col Reinwind Esas Blacklyg Thily Dita Mazi Retrix Titehedeeven Vaal Tishue Athilire Ane Bratayskis Senators Auford Yankees Eivhilt Gree Balart Cats Doale Stenek Tos Joe DiMaggio New York DiMag Rnn Raines Washington DiMaggio DiMiaggio Ieague Wasely Boston Red Sox Philadelphia’ Athletics Jim Bagby Gidel Ehaners Tigers Spose Cleveland Indians Fannier Deleat Charley Gehringer Chicago White Sox St. Louis Browns Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Boston Beer Lieb Bush Giants Chicago Cubs

Mazzera Surprises As Browns Open Training Camp

Sportlights notes Melvin Mazzera’s strong start with the St. Louis Browns after San Antonio camp. He has eight hits in three early games, with several extras, while Johnny Berardino struggles to find a hit. The piece contrasts Mazzera’s pace with Berardino’s slow start and highlights solid fielding from both.

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Mel Mausera Emerges As Regular With Left-handed Pitchers

In San Antonio observers note Mel Mausera has gained confidence and become a regular with the St. Louis Browns. The 22-year-old rookie, once doubtful against lefties, has started hitting southpaws, impressing fans and teammates while Che Beck rests on the Browns’ lineup and his own fielding remains standout.

San Antonio Mel Mazzera Beau Bell Mission Maxzera Melhan St. Louis Che Browns Mausera Xeadre Hue Bain

Finnish Pesapallo Recall Delights U S Fans Home

A fragmented reminiscence outlines pesapallo’s appeal in the United States with mentions of Finnish players, cultural notes, and enthusiastic fan responses. It covers historical references, celebrations of a centennial figure, and tangential baseball chatter, ending with a casual trip advisory and light advertising.

U. S Ararat Brekband

El Chico's Derby Ride Blamed on Jockey Stout

Louisville May 1947 trainer Matt Brady blamed jockey Jimmy Stout for El Chico's sixth place in the Wood Memorial. Stout rode Jettistown and crossed from the outside causing a first turn mishap that left El Chico unable to contend. Brady defended El Chico's potential, noting the Derby favorite Quier Mat not entered and Chico's continued workouts ahead of a Deity trial stakes.

Louisville Matt Brady Jimmy Stout Wood Memorial William Ziegler EL Chico Jamaica Stout Tomim Lise Johnstown Brady Chico Jimmy Jamestown John P. Grier-La Chica Belmont Tuan Quer Mat Santa Anita Drady

Baseball Box Score Report From The Nationals Game

National box score details list Enos Myera and Orengo with runs and hits, Sanensa with two-base hit, Pac ific Hauck turning double play, and Medwick noted. Pitchers include Wilf, Davis, and Reardon with Dasix in relief. Attendance figure appears as 1,50.

Enos Myera Orengo Ed Ja Brown Hack Reynolds Sanensa Medwick Pacific Hauck Ferman Cavarretta Tesl Dasix Davis Reardon Goetz Feligatgat Vine

Russell Wins Tennis Honor at Randolph Tourney

Lieutenant G C Russell won the Randolph Geld tennis singles title by defeating Private J W Shepard 6-6 7-5 6-8. The victory qualified Russell for the national championships later this month at 395 Washington.

G. C. Russell JW. Shepard Lieutenant Russe

Kenedy Wins 10-6 In Sunday Baseball Thriller

Seay Moot belted a two run homer fueling Kenedy to a 10-6 win over Poth at Burneville diamond. Hopf contributed a homer for Kenedy with Poth’s int base line producing runs. Bill Looney reported the game.

Hopf Kenedy Seay Moot Lses Brokenin Butnerville Diamond Bill Looney

San Antonio Golfers Beat Mexico City Visitors In Inter-club Match

San Antonio Country Club golfers defeated Mexico City visitors 7 to 11 in the opening inter club series. Players included Harry Wright of the Mexico Golfers association presenting the silver cup. Singles saw Gna Glass beat Percy Clifford 4 and 3, Herman Schmidt over Armada Rigou 7 and 4, George Rice edging Emanuel Salas 3 and 2, and Charles Pollenger defeating RG Skipsey 7 and 5. Doubles teams surfaced strong wins as Gross and Lieutenan Schutt beat Rivera and Clifford 4 and 3. The Monterrey team travels to Del Rio today before a return in Monterrey for remaining fixtures.

San Antonio Sweday Gna Glass Percy Clifford Mexico Herman Sclmid Armada Rigou George Rice Eémuidi Salas Bartleth Cockett Carlos Belmont Charles Pollenger Skipsey Gross Lieutenan Schutt Rivera Cliford Telee Conke Sala Belmont Monterrey Loum del Rio

National League scores and uneven results recap

In a chaotic listing of scores and teams, the report mentions St Louis, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and New York with disputed results. Cincinnati faces a noted game postponement, while Houston and New York details remain unclear. The fragmented text hints at baseball standings and scheduling confusion.

Fragmented Odds and Ends From a Messy Schedule

A garbled OCR list mixes baseball matchups and cities across leagues. It mentions Fort Worth, New York, Cleveland, St. Louis, and other places with unclear team names and dates, yielding an incoherent snapshot of a sports slate.

Books Sunk If Johnstown Wins Derby

Jamaica N Y reports that a Johnstown victory in the Kentucky Derby would shift bookmaker fortunes nationwide. The Belair Stud ace previously ranged 12 to 1, then 15 to 1, now about 6 to 5, with traders and bettors scrambling as futures collapse. Odds cuts reflect a stampede of wagers from across the country.

Johnstown Jamaica Foluistown Brian Wessace Jahninwu Monty

Y Boxers Meet Galveston In Dual May Contest

San Antonio M C A boxers will face Galveston Amateur Athletic federation squad in a dual meet in the island city on May 25. Delos Finch Jr announced the team will enter nine weight divisions from paperweight to heavyweight with two boxers in light and welter classes. The squad begins intensive training this week after posting two victories and one draw in prior meetings with Galveston.

San Antonio M.C. A Galvestor Amateur Athletic Federation Islang City Delos Finch Jr Finch Hoya Galveston

Archery Club Holds Lyele Meeting and Willow Springs Round

The Alanio Bowmen met at 81.1 Wered neaday for the Lyele monthly gathering at the Gunter hotel. At Willow Springs Sunday R Franklin led the archery golf event with 4 A N Gassman second at 47. Miles Robinson scored 9. A W Rinee posted 45 on nine holes. Schwitzly won the senior American round with 410, Roosevelt 438 closely behind. In the Columbia round Curry led at 178 with Bud Long and Pratt both 90 and Mier 65.

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Tony Wilson Best in Tarpon Rodeo at Brownsville

A crowd of over 4900 watched the fourth annual International tarpon rodeo at the Rio Grande mouth. Tony Wilson of Brownsville won the top prize with three pounds. Jack Williams, also of Brownsville, took second. Thirteen tarpon were landed and more than 250 were hooked.

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