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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1939

Page

14

Browns assign Ed Cole to Missions in Texas league shakeup

The St Louis Browns plan to bolster the Missions in San Antonio with Ed Cole a right hander who will report to Zach Taylor. Cole who joined from Galveston after the war led Texas league play that year with strong numbers and a no hit game against the Missions. The Browns also optioned lefty Eweid Pyle to Toledo and sold veterans Fred Johnson and Russ Van Atta to Toronto as they reshuffle the pitching staff.

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Race Driver Loses Leg in Auto Crash at Langhorne

Race driver Bod Heinderson of Akron Ohio suffered leg amputation after injuries from Langhorne track opening crash. The 31 year old was reported in critical condition at a Bristol Pennsylvania hospital with his superway career ending due to the accident.

Langhorne Bod Heinderson Akron

Fish Story Anglers Net a Whale Near Astoria

Astoria Oregon May 15 The biggest fish story of the season involves two gill netters Toni Jorgenson and William Matis who landed a 38 foot sperm whale tangled in their net in the shoofly drift below Tongue Point The whale died and was towed to shallow water as the net was freed This was one of two whales seen in the Columbia River with the other named Ethelebert reaching Vancouver Washington before perishing at the hands of an amateur whale handlers.

Astorya Ore INS Astoria Toni Jorgenson Willian Matis Jorgenson Tongue Point Jorgensen Columbia River Fie Columbia Ethelebert Fay Biland Vancouver Wash

Turita Scraps Hatcher At Walkathon

After a two week layoff professional LOX returns to the Walkathon arena Monday night featuring Juan Zurita of Mexico City the southern featherweight and lightweight champion opposing idol Hatcher of Charleston in a bout billed as a fresh clash of rivals. Zurita already defeated three world champions and could challenge an ex champ if he wins. Chip Uribe Mexico's welterweight contender meets My McRell in the semi final with three other bouts completing the card.

Walkathon Juan Zurits Mexico City Republic Idol Hatcher Charleston B. CT Zurita Mexico Wolgast Bixto Escobar Baltazar Saneili Tagget Hatcher Francis Cunningham Tony Canzoneci Chip Uribe Ding My McRcllt

Mission Statistics BEATEN AIRMEN MAY BE FORCED INTO PLAYOFF

Prospect Hill Merchants rallied in the ninth to beat the San Antonio Depotmen 4 3 at Techfield. The win kept the Merchants Ramblers and Depotmen tied atop the City Major League standings, forcing possible playoff games to decide the first half title. Randolph scored three runs in the final inning for Prospect Hill as a wild sequence produced the decisive run.

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Texas League Boxscores and Series Notes Summary

Oklahoma City and Shreveport games feature boxscore details with players like Ross Fantarlipg and McClaren, noting stolen bases, strikeouts, and pitching lines. The report lists batting orders, fielding events, and umpire notes, including game time and pace, plus subsequent city league summaries and roster movements.

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Golfer Redmond Behind in Alimony Case

New York report details Muriel Grier and her former spouse Sack Redmond once famous for a Vanities stunt where a ball struck her head. Grier won $60 a week alimony but must still collect it. The piece recalls their 1926 marriage, later separations, and Redmond's disappearance amid questions of support and payment.

Redmond New York Muriel Grier Sack Redmond Alin Muriel Mies Caneada Supreme Court Jack Montreal Soult

Card Completed for Rassle Show in St Louis Rivalry

Gordon won and was signed early Monday by promoter Carl Geyer to meet Paul Garper on Wednesday night’s card with a 60 minute time limit as Whyat-a-Man Shires, former big league and Texas League first sacker, agreed to terms. Friday will feature referee Alid. main event set with Gerlich Macias and Norman Westcott, and Bill Sterge facing Little Beavey in the geit final.

Gordon Say-Poumace St. Louis Carl Geyer Paul Garper Ark Shires Goyer Alid Gerlich Macias Norman Rusty

Light Bat Do It Arnovich Explains Hits

Morrie Arnovich of the Phillies credits a borrowed lighter bat from spring training for his new power. He says the bat weighs 35 ounces and 34 inches, and that its tighter feel improves his swing. Since adopting it he has 34 hits in 35 at bats with 20 RBIs across 22 games, becoming a major pest to National League pitchers.

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Buffs and Rebels Open Series in Dallas Showdown

The Texas Towns league leaders meet Monday night in Dallas as the Houston Buffs host the Rebels in a key home series opener. Both clubs chase wins after recent losses. The Shreveport Sharks edged Dallas in a 12-inning marathon, while Fort Worth won 11-10 in the thirteenth frame. Murray Dickson worked for Houston with Raven contributing a double play to seal the late victory. Shreveport visits Fort Worth today. Tulsa to Beaumont. Tulsa and San Antonio square off. Oklahoma City beat Beaumont to salvage a split.

International News Service Dallas Rebels Houston Buffs Shreveport Fort Worth Tulsa Beaumont San Antonio Oklahoma City Kens Beaumont

Schumacher and Barun Reach Corsicana Golf Final

Dallas veteran Don Schumacher defeats Blt Clark 3 and 2 to reach the finals of the seventh annual Corsicana Country Club Invitational Gulf tournament. Edinburg’s Jot Barun advances with a 5 and 4 victory over Leonard Darley.

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Aggies Welcome Texas In Key Last Series Showdown

Aggies host Texas in a pivotal two game set in College Station as both teams chase a share of the conference lead. Texas seeks to finish unbeaten, while Texas A&M must win to force a tie with Baylor for second place as the season concludes. Baylor sits just behind with eight losses.

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Peacock M A Horse Show at Peacock Military Academy

A Sunday horse show and field day at Peacock Military Academy featured Cadet events judged by Col A S Wilbourn. Highlights included Miss Anna Lee Spires riding Sir Strep Alone, the Peacock monkey drill team, and various cadet and horsmanship exhibitions and awards.

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Five tarpot-lustery and shooting results summarized

A heavily garbled report details a club shooting event at Austin with winners and placings. Liberty Plain’s Theela Afonnay won first with 406 of 500, Austin placed second with 581, Houston third at 358. Grand scorer J W Dean posted 120 indicating top performance. other shooters include Bermt Johnson KD Dytaie Tad and S F Thorneon.

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Week End Sports Report From Brooklyn Dodi Era

Fragmented diary of 1929 sports events includes tennis by von Cramm and McNeill, Belmont stakes mentions, and New York area results. Notes crowded with names such as van Cramm, McNeill, Horvia, Gale, Widener, Sea Cantabanki, and Sea road of Belmont racing. Derby and Yale crews cited amid mixed results and upcoming matches across universities and clubs.

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