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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1939

Page

7

Sportlights on strategy and the Missions likely playoffs

Harold Scherwitz reviews strategic theories from Europe and notes the Texas Mission baseball club's tense finish. He speculates whether Zack Taylor will push his top pitchers to secure a run-off spot and who will shoulder late-season duties as Dallas looms in the postseason.

France Poland Zack Taylor Dallas San Antonio Peres Alwak Dandhiap Nattapaisett Park Tale Corie Joneny Adar Vietchy Sarabeca

Always Fight Their Way Out of These Slumps

The Missions show stubborn form despite rough runs and a rough season. The team keeps scrapping, noting their batting strength and resilience in a short series. Houston pitching enters the spotlight as the season nears a clash with Shaughnessey era teams and Houston’s prospects in the playoffs.

Hall Fame

Formidable Array In Pitching Alignments In Trague

The article discusses Cale and Bilal as core pitchers with Tess and Fireman Ack McOodgall aiding. It notes huriters like Tirtie and MecDougall, praising rest and stamina for long outings, and argues the Missions may claim the Shaughnessy title with strong pitching depth and resilience.

Cale Bilal Tess Ack McOodgall Buel

Mysterious western meeting notes and names emerge

Fragmentary OCR lists figures and places such as W Texas New Mexico Mbt June and Clovis 40 190 H35 1y with names like Conway Bolton Elliott Powell Mavoley. The garbled text hints at rallies, milling, and private tours, preserving scattered entity references without clear events or outcomes.

Texas-New Mexico Devga Hallyeles Keres Ambur Aor Deaman Wow Kaan Conways Weliant Bolton Flolveds Frankin Ant Ditecae Rite

Split Team To Put On Free Grid Game At Eagle Field

St Marys university coach Mose Simms announced Reds and Whites will clash Friday at Eagle Field in a free grid game at 8 p.m. gate funds go to enroll 1000 members in the St Marys Quarterback club. Doug Lose will coach the Whites with a veteran line and untried backfield while Simms directs the Reds with an experienced backfield and new linemen. The contest, filmed in San Antonio, pits two squads scrapping for spots on the Rattlerford squad bound for the Pacific coast.

Mose Simms St. Mary's Diiversity Reds Eagle Rattlerford Pacific Coast Doug Lose Une Jby Bunth Simms

Five L A Dogs to Compete in Canada Trials

Five San Antonio dogs will compete in two major Canadian field trials within the next two weeks, per Lone Star Bird Dog association officials. Entries include Hawthorne Jack Jr Jacks Hen Hur Whing Tropical Rock and Highland Pal. Jack's Ben Hur previously placed third in the Manitoba derby at Melita. The San Antonio dogs will join Lone Star qualifiers for events slated in January at Gallac.

L. A Canada San Antonio Lone Star Bird Dog Association Camandun Pierson Manilato F. Doyle Hawthorne Jack Jr Jacks A. J. Bubers Hkexsen Whing M. Gotbani Jack Manitoba Melita Gallac

Green Bay A rrives for Mondays Dream Game in Dallas

Green Bay coach Curly Lambeau along with assistant Richard Smith and 36 Packers players travel by train from Chicago to Dallas for the fourth annual charity Dream Game. Dutch Mayer and Matty Tell lead the competing all stars in the Cotton Bowl venue set for Labor Day week.

Green Bay Dallas E. L Curly") Lamteau Richard Smith Greek Bay Packer Chicago Dutch Mayer Matty Tell Cal Jege All-Stars Murray

Official Bowlers Day Program DATES and EVENTS

Official Bowlers Day events run Saturday and Sunday in City-wide venues with about 500 bowlers and families attending. Teams travel from Galvestay Austin Houston Corpus Christi Schulenberg Victoria Seguin Dallas Fredericksburg Texas City and others. Parade Saturday at 2 p.m. Route along Avenue E Houston St Soludad Comerco Alamontaza and back to Alanw. Evening dance Treasure Hell on Saturday. Baricocul Mak Grove Sunday 8 p.m. Arrows on Broadway and New Braunfels Ave. Bowling matches run from Saturday morning through Monday with tickets at centers. Sponsors include San Antonio Bowling Association and San Antonio Women’s Bowling Association.

San Antonio Galvestay Austin Houston Corpue Christ Schulenberg Victoria Seguin Dallas New Winui- Fels Fredericksburg Texas City Meerne San Angilo Torinas Avenue Fourth Street Houston Street Soludad Seletad Gommerce Commerce Baricocul Mak Grove Arrows Broadway New Hraunfels Avenue Athens San Antonio Bowling Association San Antonio Women's Bowling Association

Haney Fines Trio in Baseball Sequel and Signals Incident

In a troubling development, manager Fred Haney fined three players after a Wednesday double header versus the Philadelphia Athletics for signaling failures. Pitcher Vernon Kennedy also fined for a third base coverage lapse, while Gusty fender Jae Grace and Bob Harris faced penalties over late adjustments and jeans payments surfaced as a curious note. The fines amount was not disclosed.

Louis Levis Brews Loding Manseer Fred Haney Philadelphia Athletics Cate Jae Grace Bob Harris Vernon Kennedy A's Money George Gill Nel

Davis Cup tennis at Merion Club in war era shadow

Davis Cup action opens at Merion Cricket Club Haverford Pa with United States defending against Australia amid wartime tension. Players Advan Quist and John Bromutel vie to lift the historic Vinvis trophy as Europe labor questions loom while flag news from the Sixth Battalion echoes in the backdrop.

Haverford Wat Peaes Merion Cricket Club United States Europe Hopman Ions Callain Sala Advan Quist Myreil Thome Rist John Bromutel Avstiaha Derlin Aiterien Gnuttis B. Riggs Prankie Paréet Joe Hank Jack Kroes

Dykes Rouses Harridge s Wrath

CHICAGO September UP Mimms Dykes may be manager of the Chicago White Sox but Harridge president of the American League sees him as a problem. He was suspended for three days after clashing with umpire Hed Ormsby in the first game of a double header with Washington. It was the sixth time Dykes had been dismissed from a game. Marridge warned that further abuse could trigger stronger discipline for the longtime manager.

Chicago Sept. T Mimms Dykes William Harridge Chita Harridge Hed Ormsby Washington Stasey Dykes Marridget Chld Dyes

Soxer Picks Winner At Milwaukee Meeting

Quentin Breese known as Baby Pace wins a contest in Milwaukee on September 1 as a noted horse in squabbles with Melted and Seal Vanner Tadsy. He is billed for a marriage where his home is Milwaukee and age listed as 11. The prospective bride is Il Murte Winget.

Soxer Milwaukee Quentin Baby Pace Breese Lightieleht Jerond Vanner Mashatan Kan

Bowlers Day Parade Opens Festivities With Floats

The ith annual Bowlers Day celebration begins Saturday at 2 pm with a parade through the city business district. About 960 floats and vehicles are planned, with entries from Galveston Austin New Braunfels Seguin and Dallas. A 500 bowler float from Alamo Billiard Supply features six bowlers of perfect 300 games. Turners and American Radiator and Standard Supply field champion teams. The Bowlers Day dance at Turner Hall follows at 3 pm, and several match games are scheduled for Saturday with a Sunday pin-tumbling focus and a midday barbecue at Osk Grove. Tickets available at bowling centers. Parade ends Monday.

Lme Galveston Austin New Dramfels Seiggin Ad Turner Hall Osk Grove Raturday Alamo Recreation Bvedsker Dallas San Antonio City of Alaina Recrrathon Chriett Indie San Ablonio Howtheen Corpus Chrinty San Anecia Pearl Beer San

Horse Racing Notes From Tracks and Odds in Late Event

A jumble of race results and odds from recent harness and flat meets. Notable finishes include Xovateaf and Sortende in major events, with mention of large payoffs and a 87-year-old world record set by Intralmiie in a double trotting showcase. Other items reference patrons, track conditions, and upcoming races at various venues.

Ian Winer New York Byravns

Texas Interscholastic League Opens 700 High Schools

The Texas Interscholastic League begins its football season with 700 high schools under new classification. Class AA has 101 teams while Class A hosts 280 teams competing for regional titles. The top divisions feature Corpus Christi’s Buccaneers and a split district format with districts 18 and others, including Abilene and Lamesa, shaping the championship path.

Harold V. Batliff Texas Prostar Corpux Christi Buccaneers Ifere Wink Hull-Dassetta Corpus Dwelstl Robotown Kingsvill Edinburg McAllen Brownsville San Benito Haringen Abilene Big Boring Lames Odessa San Angelo Sweetwater

Fight Results From Obscure Boxing Card

Fragmented report lists several fighters such as Beovin Wade and Chik Wickeex with scores like 142 and 448, mentioning Cincinnati and Texas venues. The text is garbled, but references multiple bouts, locations, and participants without clear outcomes or dates.

Ernie Beovin Aaron Wade Pearin Kaneltert Maruis Ges Jae Thinder Renshannit Texas Aelisa Dle Eialin Thimca Lang Wang

Camp Perry Shooting Event Attracts National Runners

Camp Perry reports a large turnout for shooting events with national competitors and police units. veterans, guards, and servicemen participate in matches including the Presidente, Trophy, and civilian member events. Winners listed include Jones of Sprrata with a 14% record and numerous competitors from Texas and Ohio.

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Fishometer reports coastal fishing across Texas week

Coastal fishing notes from Port Arthur to Corpus Christi describe strong mackerel and kingfish catches in inshore waters, best conditions along beaches, with Freeport reporting large quantities of tuna and tackerel. Labor Day races on Ransom Island were canceled as organizers adjust plans.

Port Arthur Galveston Freeport Corpus Christ Ransom Island

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