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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1939

Page

11

Rambler bid for state title with Fort Worth series

Randolph Field Rambers faced Fort Worth Glothiers in a two game series for the TAAF final honors. Kenneth Perry pitched for Randolph in the Saturday game at 3 pm, with Lefty Jim Woodyard guiding the first Sunday tilt and Al Crost awaiting the nightcap. The series winner advances to the American Baseball Congress in Batne Creek, Michigan.

Randolph Field Ramblers Worth Glothiers Fort Worth Dtican Tela Kenneth Perry Randolph Jim Woodyard Nightcap Rambler BJ Booth Texas American Baseball Congress Bat- Ne Creek Mich

It Was a Dirty Trick on Longhorns at Texas Camp

Report describes a coach Dana Bible led Texas longhorns through a two hour twenty eight minute blocking drill after a photographers event promised glamour. Players endured scratches and bruises while the team prepared for conditioning amid controversy over the trick.

Tana Longhorns University of Texas Phortographers Sean Dan Dana Bible Vata

Conference Scrimmages Spotlight Conference Grid Trials

In the Southwest Conference week one scrimmages, Arkansas and Baylor showcased depth as coaches pressed players at multiple positions. Texas and Texas A and M groups vied for quarterback and backfield spots while Baylor’s backfield mix drew attention. Standouts included Joe White for End and Derace Moser on defense, with teams eyeing intrasquad games ahead of early season clashes.

Bala Arkansas Razorbacks Baylor Bears Priday Till Dybily Boubhtr Methodist Texas A Rice Texas University Texas Christian Razibanks Walter Hamberg Ralph Atwood Drotm Freiberger Maurice Britt Jan Carter Saul Singer Zeyjan Holly Daryl Cato Aggie Aris Joe White Derace Moser Rive Jhnmny Scuts Mien Moore Hartman Pamyps Lnter Arthur Goforth Wichita Falls Floyd Meehler Bill Haner Ernie Lain Olle Cordill Minde Texas Longhorns Bertha Dark Myers Don Williams Bill Killman Sophomares Derwand Peveta Port Arthur Crawford Carter Smithville Bo Cohonour Grange Henry Dutr Wharton Julian Garrett Raymondville Sud Law- Tenet Micks Beeville Frank Kring Paschal Fort, Worth Wiling fuMback Couch Matty Bell Southern Methodist Sefada University of Oklahoma Norman

Rattlers Roll as Bus Trip Heads to San Francisco

In Pueblo Colorado on September 9 the Rattlers football team traveled toward San Francisco. Coach Mose Simms declined to specify overnight plans. Friday practice in Trinidad Colorado had players laughing over the misadventure of faculty member Brother Gerald Schwepp left behind in Raton New Mexico.

Rattlers Colorado Pueblo Colo Here Bt. Muary'a University of Bud Antonia Ronning Sans Francisco Mose Simms Clint Fiiday Gerald Schwepp Raton No M Schwepp

Wrigley Says Hartnett Will Manage Cubs Next Season

Chicago owner William Wrigley said Hartnett will manage the Cubs again next season as far as he knows. Wrigley noted he has not spoken with Hartnett about 1940 and will not until late, adding Hartnett may need to decide if he wants to stay. The comment follows persistent speculation Wrigley was negotiating with other managers.

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Stagg Donates 3000 to College of the Pacific

Amos Alonzo Stagg, 72, head coach at College of the Pacific, donates 3000 dollars to the school to buy grounds for an athletic field. The gift comes after Chicago released him and funds will aid the expansion of sports facilities on campus.

Amos Alonzo Stagg Stockton Calif Aimex Alonzo Stage Stagey Hinjor University Philips Exeter Stagg Instituton Yale Moses Springfield Mass Chicago College of the Pacific Los Angeles Stanford San Francisco Lockton Ami Monza Stagg University of Chicago

Feather title fight put off due to eye injury

The featherweight championship bout between champion Loey Archibald of Pawtucket Rhode Island and challenger Marty Jeffra in Washington was postponed from Monday night to October 2 after Archibald sustained an eye injury in training.

Washington Loey Archibald Pawtucket R. I Marty Jeffra

Unclear game score report with mixed names and errors

Fragmented box score style text lists players with dubious spellings and irregular stats. It references teams or players such as Ghyietinag Sellers Rams Bats and mentions hits, outs, and pitchers but is garbled and not reader friendly.

Shreveport Secures Young First Sacker

Shreveport today acquired Murrell Jones of Monroe a 19 year old rookie first baseman who batted 313 in the Cotton States league and helped the team by driving in runs as a strong young bat. Also listed are Ton Perry and four other players as part of the cash deal.

Shreveport Shreveport Aporte Murrell Jones Monroe

Tough Tulane slate tests Sugar Bowl hopes at home

New Orleans previews Tulane football with high hopes and a demanding schedule. Coach Dawson notes Clemson, Auburn, Fordham, Alabama, Columbia and LSU loom, while 24 lettermen return and key players include captain Kellogg and Bronner.

Wenzel Tucker Arg America Pete Colomb Oshkosh Wis Lacklewith McCaltan MiArd White Arkansas City Carl Dalley Balboa Canal Zone George Clay Meridian Miss Paul Krueger Gary Ind Calle Kellogg and Horton Banker Lake Charles Bill Banker Tilane Fred Gloden Duebuque Iowa Clemson Auburt Fordham North Carolina Missisippi Alabama Columbia New York Sewanes Louisiana State

Resume play in national net tournament at Forest Hills

National tennis championships resumed after rain halted play. Sixteen first and second round matches remained unfinished, with a special third round between Bobby Aggel and Larry Dee. Notable oncourt action included Bryan Grant Jr. leading Sidney Wood Jr. 6-3 in the first set and 12-11 in the second.

New York Forest Hills Bobby Aggel Chicago Larry Dee Snivy Pranedsco Bryan Grant, Jr Allants Sidney Wood Jr

Prospect Hill Mudeats Hold Annual Banquet At Local Restaurant

The Prospect Hill Mudeats amateur baseball club hosts its annual banquet Saturday night at the Original Mexico restaurant beginning at unspecified time. The event honors manager Buddy Manuppelli and players Mike Manuppell Raydone Pena EB W Pingel Ray Mond.

Prospect Hill Club Prospect Hill Mudeats Mexico Ofelork Mudeats Buddy Manuppelli Mike O. Manuppell Ray Done Pena EB. W. Pingel Raymond

A. To Hear Bible Speak At Southwestern Officials Meet

Coach Dana X Bible of the University of Texas will oversee rule interpretation at a meeting of the Southwest Football Officials Association Saturday night in the Ginter Hotel Mose room. The event, starting at 8 p.m., aims to discuss changes to gridiron rules and exceptions under national committees.

Dana X University of Texas Southwest Football Officials’ Association Ginter Hotel Mose Room T. Maxey Hark Bible Iss Ries Committee

Baseball Box Score From National Game With Pittsburgh Victory

Odd garbled recap shows Pittsburgh winning with 7 0 0 score details and players Like Butcher Walters McCormick and Brown involved. Mentions Chicago St. Louis with line scores and multiple pitchers including Walters McGee and Passmore. Attendance listed as 4479 and 12500 elsewhere.

Walters Ruffing Barn No 1 Series Assignments

The Reds star Walter Walters and Yankees starter Red Ruffing look to be the likely pitchers for the world series as both lead their teams. Walters, 20-game winner, added another win against the Pirates on two days rest and boosted his season total with a home run. Ruffing also posted his 21st victory as New York beat Boston, though a postponement and forfeit shuffle the dates.

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Kansas City Clinches Flag in Mixed Baseball Action

Kansas City clinched the American Association pennant despite mixed results as St Paul St Paul and Milwaukee losses shaped the final standings. Milwaukee beat Louisville 9 to 6, Toledo topped Indianapolis 8 to 6, and Kansas City widened its lead at the top heading into Sunday’s finale.

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Cardinals Breathing Room Lost as Reds Dominate

In St Louis Sept 9 AP report the Reds hold a strong lead over the Cardinals in the NL race. Reds have 31 wins 6 losses against lowly Phillies and Cubs while St Louis shows 25 wins 14 losses. If St Louis matched Cincinnati against Boston and Philadelphia the Cards would be 21 games back rather than 4½. Headed by Bill McKechnie, Cincinnati dominates the league with steady series results.

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