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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1939

Page

5

Rice Bears 57 Warriors on Opening Day Rosters

The report details Texas college football preseason drills with 330 hopefuls in training across the Southwest Conference. It notes 57 players in uniform on the first day, injuries and drills, and quotes coaches Fred Thomsen, Dana Bible, Morley Jennings, Jimmie Kitty, and Marty Dell assessing readiness, depth, and prospects as camps begin.

RICE Rimmy Kitts Christian Fadt Texas A Southern Methodish Texas Baylor Ars Lac Sum Owls Fred Thomsen Are Fansas Dana Bille Coard Jimmie Kitty Rise PRICE Ernie Pannell Tetterman Anc Waldron Price Barnes Dad Beck Morley Jenings Dilly Fallerson Tde Marty Dell

Laredo Tigers Unknown Quantity in 15-AA Race

Laredo faces a reshaped district as a large Tigers squad trains near Leakey with 38 players. Notable signees include Cadell and Garza, while many newcomers try out for the first time. They won’t meet San Antonio’s Terri Buffs until November 10 at Eaglefield as Bracken sides loom.

Laredo Tigers Eumendore Leakey Bill Cadell Ambrosia de la Garza Daniel Galindo Ed Jackson Albert Leverdecker George Matinos Mendel Pogell Fred Reinke Raul Rodriguez Jesus Sanches Yan Vaughan Rogelin Hernandez JoelylWwarley Roberts Garza Robert Heini Sam Carpentera Green Tiger Hill Johnson Silas Correau Tommy Leary Stanley Sutherland Dick Leyendecker Bill Swisher Earl Essing Aubrey Vaughn Milton Hatch Billy Wise Bills Webber Armando Leal Frea Payle Paul Beaubien Manuel Longoria Frank Garrero Roy Schelper Albert Tijerina Ernesto Fierros Hers Jackson Alberto Saldivar Cesario Diosado San Antonio Fang Tigers Terri Buffs Eaglefield Genssle Bracken

Stagg Refuses All-Star Picks for 49 Years

In a long standing stance, coach Stagg never named an All-America team, a tradition nearly five decades. The piece recalls when the first All-America team appeared in 1880 and notes Stagg’s persistent reluctance to nominate players, with lingering debate over the practice and its impact on football honors.

Stagg Lear Thal Ate Alonzo Stupo Balter Leven Ifuretory Adilpl Casper Whitnes Ceeil Eiven Walter Hind Yale America Ecliewe Pigebin Firis Atthus Cumanck Harvar AL Stays Tarkles Charlie Hector W. Cowan Princeguards Willlam ‘W. Heffelfinger John Cramston Harvard William George Princeton Qauarterback Fdear Allen Bee James PB Lee Rorcoe If Channiner Knowlton T Pritceton Alians College of the Pacific Hut Ainod Flora Stave Fearhn al-Avari¢a

Wade Brownsland pitcher Wade Brownsland at Sox game

Boston September 1 Wade, Red Sox southpaw, pitched this afternoon against the St. Louis Browns. Wade’s performance showed notable control and movement, contributing to a tense early game.

Boston Jake Wade Red Sox St. Louis

Amateur Baseball Soapbox and Local Ads Mix in San Antonio

A cluttered newspapers clipping references amateur baseball with teams like the San Antonio Indians challenging Dairyland Borden's and Fol Wells and mixes in scattered local business notices. The fragmentary text mentions addresses, names, and ads, suggesting a page of community sports and small ads rather than a single cohesive story.

San Antonio Indians Dairyland Borden's Fol Wells Peta

Thomsen Admits Porker Eleven Will Be Strong

Thomsen acknowledges Porker Eleven appears strong as the team prepares for a fall season. The piece lists players and potential starters, naming Newman, Muller, Jee Caats, Roli Allinson, and Tawwhen among veterans and sophomores shaping the lineup. It cites several other athletes and emphasizes the upcoming games and potential injuries.

Thomsen Porker Eleven Saul Dan Carter Newman Muller Sophomeres Wits Man Waller Goluwton Rene Coe Eniunyed Boyden

Automatic draw ends bout between Lemos and Belden

At Olympie auditor Windant au wher hie announces an automatic draw in round two after Ricardo emo Belden Marcus Phau and Lemos clash. Marcus weighed 1284-2 and scored a first round knockdown. A butt during the exchange was ruled accidental with no foul. Lemos from Los Angeles weighed 1283 and hailed from Bott boys.

Charley Hanselpy Pyle Olympie Windant Ricardo Emo Béldin Marcus Phau Marcus Lemos Hiexteauiel Vile Lamas Jett Bott Lon Angeles

Pairings Made for National Amateur Golf Championship

New entries for the National Amateur Championship at North Shore Golf Club in Chicago include Croongulst of Minneapolis and Miller of Highland Park as top contenders. The field will be cut from an initial round to 120, then to 64 for match play, with notable pairings featuring Harbert with Schumacher and Langley with Roberts unlikely to attend.

New York Neil Croongulst Minneapolis A. T. Miller Highland Park Til Chicago Norte Shore Golf Club United States Gelf Association Croonquist Miller Melvin Chick Harbert Battle Creek Mich Don Schumacher Dangs Texas O'Hara Watts Willie Tarmesa Briarcliff Manor John Lamley Langley S. @. Roberts Wilford , Wehrle Racine Wis Johnny Sears Fort Thamar Greorge Volck Redds Smith Dallas Marc Bud") Warn Spokane Wash Frank Strafaci Chick Evans Ray Billows Poughkeepsie N.Y Isah Charley Yates Atlanta Brice McCormick Pasadena Dick Chapman Freneh Felianeione Greengich Conn McCormick Gusie Joveland Peoria Hayanais Replucatorso William Clark Ridgewood J. Nevins McBride Paterson Chia Finger Burlingamne Calif Robert P. Thempus San Francisn George Voigt Z. Saffyrn Tatler Westbury M. Yi Buel Brownell del Monte Catt Jack Selby Oakland Arthur Globerg Tockford George C. Ebina Warner Keeley John Gangley Wen Walker Cip Fifornia Alec Vee

Unclear text fragment with many garbled phrases

The readable portions are minimal and do not yield identifiable people places or events. The snippet appears as a corrupted transcription with no coherent news item or context to summarize accurately.

Unclear OCR Sports Result in Cotton States League

Fragmentary report from Hot Roringe Ark about a Cotton States League game. Names and details are garbled, but indicates a 38 to 10 score with Green or Hn Epinks involved and mentions teams or players like Fereen Ot Ow KHER and Hyvnes Kol.

Ark Dave Fereen Tipeenrot Anit Uae

Horse Racing Dominates Arlington Meet Prospects and Purses

A fragmentary report outlines a busy Arlington racing outlook with contenders like Ty Yrann's Challeden and Johintiya's Lolal. It notes expected entries in key stakes at the Pacific meeting, announces prize structures for 1941 events, and mentions Lady Maryland’s Met POMEnn victory and other recent performances. The piece references trainers, owners, and upcoming wages and cancellations in a period-accurate racing card style.

Ty Yrann Challeden Johintiya Lolal Chuleden Gustave Ring Maryland Ahr Ray Avin

New York State Athletic Commission Sets Referee Foul Procedures

The New York State Athletic Commission outlines new foul rules. Referees will place a penalized fighter near the judges and inform them of the foul, while officials announce rounds deducted and reasons to clarify decisions for spectators.

New York Commis- Minners Adreixton Penatilex

Promoter Aims to Revive Local Boxing Scene in San Antonio

Harold Scherwitz reports on Baldesarelli and partner Yount launching a homegrown boxing revival in San Antonio. They lease two floors of the Continental building into a free gym for amateurs and young pros, stock up on gloves, and plan to develop local talent to boost interest after years of distant attractions.

Kid Pancho Kid Lencha Jack Willi Huck Burns Bobby Green Brookie Stephens Jack Fowler Bobby Mason Hardcastle Baldesarelluts

Howls of War-time Toothaches Call Doc Shaw

A garbled report mentions Dr Shaw and Col Frank J Shaw in Canadian army reserve links. Mentions of dental corps and wartime tones mix with scattered sports notes about Seguin, Guth Central Texas league, and Notre Dame, with references to coaches and players and an unclear future contract.

Doc Shaw T. Shaw Jan Licht Frank J. Shaw Canadian Army Reserve Dominions Dental Corps Queen Shawsee Ceady Art Ab Swirty Tin Flaywer Gardelia Megs Guy Airey Hank Tfere Nand Zomethlog Seguin Chorizales Guth Central Texas League Valkura Luling Hartge

Earl Stewart Beats John Barnum in Wichita Falls Duel

In Wichita Falls, Earl Stewart defeated John Barnum in a decisive match yesterday at the local venue. Stewart, a veteran from Dallas, asserted early control and secured the victory with a strong performance amid the crowd’s attention.

Earl Stewart John Barnum Wichita Falls Stewart Dallas

Australian Cup Team to Stay for National Championships

The Australian Darts Cup team led by Capt Harry Hopeiin along with Jack Crawford Ada Man Quist and Jack Bromwich won the challenge round against the United States and received permission from the Australian Lawn Tennis Association to compete in the national championships in New York. Jacques Brugnon Bernard Dortremau and Mme Sylvia Mathieu also sailed home or withdrew as the field prepared for the Wrest Side Tennis club event. Don Budge, the defending men’s singles champion, has turned professional.

New York Harry Hopeiin Jack Crawford Ada Man Quist Jack Bromwich United States Mme Sylvia Mathieu Wrest Side Forest Bedirtolny Cntered Irosnert Evertt Don Budge

Softball Title Unknown: Local Park Softball Championship Qualifier

Fragmented OCR reports a girls softball championship qualifier at Ban Ferro Park The match features Mann Jewelers versus Bell Furniture in a Girls Recreation league event The text lists several names and teams including Shepherd Laundry Jones Omatar Ca and Paria wi moving Whe man and Bowl Gamew Keheddint for Wednesday, but many fragments hinder a clear summary

Taiblehead Wrielny Arter Sativa Aye Ban Ferro Park Mann Jewelers jergWe Bell Furniture San Aninn Ricut Yate Nearhity Shepherd Laundry Jonea oMtar Ca Bolterten Nick Sid Bisken Mises Cresswell Erman Sanne A Handhies Wilian Longena Biwid Han Battories Paria

Cap Neal Dies in Louisville Funeral Held for Baseball Executive

William “Cap” Neal, longtime baseball executive and scout, died in Louisville at 70 after a paralytic stroke. He helped steer early career of manager McCarthy for the New York Yankees and later served as vice president of the Louisville Colonels, influencing teams in the American Association era. Neal previously scouted for the Philadelphia Phillies before moving to Louisville where he remained active in baseball.

Louisville William Sr Cay Neal Iac Mccarthy New York Yankees Louisville Colonels Neal Picker McCarthy Jeany McGarthiy Wie Philadelphha Phillies Wile

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