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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1939
Page
6
The Manual Welders host a twin bill at Polo Field No 2 on Sunday at 1:30 PM with an unnamed opponent, then face Reliable Batterymen Monday in an 1:30 PM contest. Union G4 Hitsmen meet Revel Sports in a single game Sunday at Public Service diamond at 2:20 PM.
Report of opening matches in the U S Cup Pair event. Riggs defeats Bromwich in an hour and 13 minutes with sharp backhand and volleying while Bromwich struggles on forehand and serve. Others details describe a foggy Bromwich and varied play as members from Australia and Britain compete in tight rallies and passing shots.
Randolph Field meets the Galveston Grinn tal Gatemen in a three game set at Duncan field to open the series. Kenneth Perry will start Sunday's game with Al Crostwelle and Leroy Jim Woodyard in reserve for Monday. Ramblers hope to swing past the Island City crew and advance to state trials. Veteran Gatemen rely on Lefty Eddie Knehans Earl Colvin and Freddie Bates while Al Hunt Meg Brown and Spud Murphy deal with injuries.
Carta Blanca, the Northern Mexico kingspins from Monterrey, will face the Spanish American 10 first air champs in a Sunday matinee at 7 p.m. The Southern Selects, fresh from splits with the Teresa Oilers and Henavides Owl, host the visitors who boast 20 wins in 25 starts.
Sept 2 report notes Karnes City games with Coa Son back in action. Listings include San Marcos, Cuero, Kenedy, Rockdale, Beeville, Stockdale and Beeville with dates in September and October.
A fragmented report notes a chaotic scene where a local event involving heating fires and tea tastes clashes with a Tory gathering. No injuries are clearly documented, but confusion and minor disruptions are reported around the bikes and the Meson oboe plea.
Fragmentary text appears to reference international league, teams and dates but lacks clear events or outcomes. Names like Beyer Mince and Reeneletire Urtebainkt are unreadable, offering no verifiable entities or context.
Fragmented OCR text records a wrestling match note with performers like Leiner and Valdes and a second bout featuring others. The legible bits suggest two falls and timing mentions but contain numerous garbled words and stray numbers, yielding unclear results.
The article analyzes team form in the Texas league, noting Missions are slight favorites over the Dallas Rebels in a first round series based on regular season results. It cites recent head to head results, individual player performances, and pitching matchups shaping the playoff outlook.
Shreveport edged Houston Buffs 4-3 in a ninth inning rally to keep hopes alive for the Shaughnessy playoff. Key moments included late scoring and defensive plays as both teams battled for position in the Texas league standings.
Texas game wardens in Wheeler county credit prairie chickens with saving cotton crops by devouring armyworms and protecting fields. Landowners plan to plant food plots for the birds, halting harvests for the season. An odd two headed snake discovery is noted along with large Opelousas catfish nests and a recall of Texas game commission pay.
Fragmented OCR text references Morstit in East Texas League with names like Enns Low man Terry and Ric Tyler, plus Pate Gibb Wolkerr Cooke Wort and other unclear items. Indicates a local sports or league snippet with multiple unreadable lines.
A feature on Sigmand Stanley Gryska, a Texas league shortstop for the Missions, detailing his habit worries, concentration issues, and potential major league prospects. The piece notes his 165 pound frame, speed, and defense, family ties, previous bids by Beaumont, and the manager Skip Taylor's approach to reduce distractions while praising his talent and work ethic.
Clyde Wiedemann of Omaha is a one-armed golfer who lost his arm in an accident 18 years ago. He now plays with oversized clubs and grips designed for his condition. Despite blisters, he recently shot an 86 at Charles City, proving his skill remains strong with undaunted effort.
Cole pitched a strong win for the Shippers with flawless support after the sixth inning. Unearned runs marked the game with a final seventh inning tally and unusual fielding notes including early outs by the catcher or first baseman and a double play that added Lilly a putout.
The article outlines salary and bonus prohibitions for Shaughnessy Tavelts and related teams. It notes that not all players may receive bonuses and details strained payout examples, including Mission players reportedly receiving around £2 each, while Dallas players got about $100. The piece discusses enforcement and the impact on players’ compensation in the ongoing season.
Thirteen Stockdale gridsters including Marcus Clements Kells Bralhty Chesber Wiley Winkey Jordan Vite Marah George Denny Archi Stuart Porter Weeman Lane Adstis Tinvold Mints Charles Fath oree Din Dantet and Jasner Cary Hon were called today by Coach Jesse Smith to join the football squad. Prospects look strong with veterans and new recruits shaping up for opening games this fall. The opener is scheduled against Alle eribal gate Henlenber September 15.
TONPOS CHRISTI Sept 2 A local physician said Beeg could stand 49 minutes with a sprained right ankle and still beat Cortlyn on points in a boxing match. Beeg, though hurt, pressed the attack and dominated Cortlyn through the late rounds to earn the decision as the crowd cheered. A doctor suggested Beeg may be ordered to bed for three weeks depending on his ankle.
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