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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1939

Page

5

Missions, Ostlas Vie In Shaughnessy Playoff Race

Texas league race tightens as Dallas San Antonio Fort Worth vie for spots in Shaughnessy playoffs. Missions beat Beaumont 4 3 for fourteenth win as tie scenarios loom with second place up for grabs. Dallas and San Antonio consider home advantage while league heads may decide first round format.

Hosters Spa Cotters Houston Missions Beaumont Les Tirtje Dallas San Antonio Fort Worth Shreveport Ihrine Inn Shaugnessy Op Ponente Ostlas Techfield Rebels Antonio Texas Shaughyy Sawolf Sayn Antonie Linke Gar Dtrey Moore Mallon Boye Cher Taylor

Mission rally reshapes Texas league race in 1940s

Sportlights examines how the Mission team surged from dead last on May 30 to the league lead with a 13 game win streak and a .600 season pace. Zack Wayier argues that with the current lineup San Antonio might have led early, but injuries and slumps hurt the start. The piece notes reinforcements like Cole Dunn and Ga and praises the pitching staff and fighting spirit.

Zack Wayier San Antonio Missions Zack Cole Dunn

Don’t You Suppost O’Brien Is Playing Secretly

Wednesday Morning Quarterback argues Davey O’Brien may be held back early in the season by Eagles management to protect him before the NFL campaign. The piece notes the team’s machine, protection, receivers, and line must click for O’Brien to shine, not just the quarterback.

Davey O'Brien Philadelphia Eagles O'Brien T. GU Andie T.C. U Dutch Moyers

Duke's backfield to boost scoring with Wade’s cautious plan

At Duritam N D Sept. 7 Duke builds an improved backfield to raise scoring while easing defense. Coach Wallace Wade cites Eric Tipton Ben Spangler Bob O Mara and Easy Eaves as a strong defensive core with sprinters ready to replace missing stars. New backs George Melee Winston Siegfried and Steve Lach plus Roger Robinson bolster potential dynamite playmaking across the field as Duke eyees more points this season.

Duritam Duke Cotrain Southern California Pasadena Iran Dukes Wallace Wade Eric Tipton Ben Spangler Bob O'Mara Easy Eaves George Melee Kelley Blue Devils Winston Siegfried Richmond Wade Steve Lach Altoona Roger Robinson Red Land Dan Hill Colter Vader Allen Johnson Gordon Burns Hiws

Tivy Antlers Ready for State Final in 1935 Football Ride

Kerrville's Tivy High Antlers carry a green heavy squad into the district season, with Coach Dive stating both veterans and newcomers will square off in a push for the state finale. The report notes early practice routines, pairings, and upcoming matches as the team builds toward a tougher schedule.

Kerrville Jansen Hills Srey

Independent Grid I League to Convene Meeting

The Gily Independent football league schedules its first meeting of the season for 8 p.m. Friday in the M. G. A. All clubs must send representatives as plans for the campaign are discussed. Members include Penners Clothiers St Anthony Midgers Denver Melghis Arbur Aggies and the Rock Quarry Cigers. The Penners defending champions will have their initial workout this Sunday at the Sunshine recreation field.

Penners Clothiers St. Anthony Midgers Denver Melghis Arbur Aggies Rock Quarry Cigers Penners Eleven Ga. m Sunshine Recreation Field Geach Mike Chapa

Brackenridge Park Women Edge in Match Play

Mrs Ferguson beat Mrs Wilson to win the Brackenridge Park Women's Golf Association match play feature. Other Night matches saw Tubtlebee defeat Noel 3 and 2 and Benson win from Dreeben one up. Christopher downed Franzel 4 and 4. McCarthy Jr. beat Talmadge 8 and 5. Shropshire won from Durger 3 and 4. Atwood defeated Kayton one up in the second flight. no third flight finished. International League results show rain with Newark 9 Baltimore 3. Rochester Fovanto.

O. A. Ferguson D. Lee Wilson Brackenridge Park Brackenridge Aubrey Tubtlebee Gid Noel Sayle Benson Dan Dreeben Lee Christopher Harold Franzel F. J. McCarthy Jr Elizabeth Talmadge L. O. Shropshire Tom Durger Francis Atwood Baraty Kayton Noles

GABBY HARTNETT CLOSE TO MAJOR LEAGUE CATCHING RECORD

Chicago Cubs catcher Gabby Hartnett neared a historic milestone as he needed only to play in today’s game against the St Louis Cardinals to tie the all time record of 1727 games caught in major league history. Hartnett joined the Cubs in 1932 and entered this season 75 games behind Ray Schalk’s mark.

Chicago Sept Gaby Hartnett Chicago Culls St. Lows Cardinals Hartneth Cubs Ray Schalk Chicago White Sox

Texas Leaders Batting Averages From City League

Texas leaders by average include Puccinalli Datlay Sot Novikoff Cartwright and Aza Cheistoff among others with teams from Tulsa Houston and Shreveport. The list shows totals, hits, and bases with numbers like 154 308 and 466 445 and 317. Stolen bases and on-base figures appear for Metha Callowny and Stoneham. An evening meeting of the SanJaqiity 934 1-3 Antonio Boating association is set for Thursday at the Bow Ste hotel beginning at o'clock amid upcoming events.

Ue Associated Press Puccinalli Datlay Sot Novikoff Tulsa Cartwright Shreveport Aza Cheistoff Houston Turner Houston Hopp Basterting Lucadelia Say Harris Swashingean Basterimge Epps Metha Chiteham Callowny Stoneham Sannijetity Antonio Boating Association Sukhela Bow Bonhet

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