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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1939

Page

5

umpires final exam in Texas league series

Harold Scherwitz previews a Shaughnessy series between San Antonio Missions and Dallas, focusing on umpire Chester Fowler. Fowler may be hired by major leagues if his work pleases officials after recent controversy over illegal deliveries and foreign substances, including a tense moment with Zack Taylor during a Fort Worth miscue.

Shaughnessy San Antonio Dallas Chester Fowler Geeek Imajor Fowler Texas League Missions Chet Fowle Wes Homer Bob Janton Fort Worth Pip Porket Art Linton Mission Lwirler Emery Zack ‘Taylor McDougall Zeck

Texas League Umpires Provide Big Show Talent

The Texas league produces umpires who reach the majors with names like Ziggy Sears Lee Baldanfant and Steve Basil. Fans look forward to Fowler joining them and cheering in the stands at major league games.

Cochrane Picks USC for National Grid Title

Edward W. Cochrane, sports editor and football official, selects the University of Southern California as national championship favorite after surveying the country. Fordham is second, Michigan third, with no Southwest Conference team in the top ranks.

Cochrane U.S.C Edward W. Cochrane Kearst University of Southern California Fordham Nowe Michigan

Conference gridders endure injures disrupt camp season

Southwest Conference squads faced heavy injuries during spring drills as Rice Texas Christian and Texas emerged with several players sidelined. Notable banged up include Rice knee injury to Mitchell Baxter and elbow issues for J R Grech while Co Captain Don Looney Bobby Sherrod and Ray Stuvell suffered various bumps amid a flurry of sprains and bruises across teams.

Gye Frese Rice Texas Christian University of Texas Mitchell Baqter J. R. Grech Don Looney Looney Bobby Sherrod Ray Stuvell

Home gal leads Western gale derby after 36 holes

Evanson, Fla, Sept 19 The home favorite Elismac Williams of Chicago led the Western gale derby medal play entering the third hole round with 36 holes completed. Hicks of Long Reach Kirby of Avanta and Tanner-pp held 161 while Miley of Tavnseitle and Lorney winner Moore were near.

Evanston Elismac Wiliams Chicago Sare ISM

Trackmen sail from Bordeaux Saturday for America tour

Dan Pohis secretary of the American Athletic Union announced the state department confirmed America's touring track and field team will sail from Bordeaux this Saturday on the S.S. Manhattan.

Sal New York Dan Pohis Aner Atmutic Mion State Department America Bordeaux Bie Manhattan

Mission-Gone See Quick Finish For Rebels

Eddie Cote for the Missions and Hoyd Jelly LoBelle for Dallas were named to pitch duty at Tech field Wednesday night in the second elite of the local Shaughnessy doings. Dallas’ Morse hurled hard in the first inning and the crowd of 3671 saw Emil Bildilli beat the Reds 5 to 2. The Rebels faced a rough series ahead, with manager quotes about a money club and the Dallas lineup promising a tough finale.

Eddie Cote Te Missions Hoyd Jelly Jelly Soletist Dallas Taylor the Shipper Rebels Clay Touchstone Dunn Zeke Trent Hap Morse BAS Tertainaent Trent Lucadello Scisréin Jim ‘Levey Jim U Lucadetto Joe Fate Lin Joe Bilgore Rigby Te A Midi Liendelle Swift Bilgere Jet Sally

Unclear baseball recap with scattered names and plays

A fragmented game summary featuring Flying Start and Mission teams. Mentions of Rinby Bilzere Tuas Lee Seltt Mort Trent and Touchstone with various infield and outfield plays. Describes late rally by Dallas and criticizes umpire calls amid a verbose account of innings and hits.

Helm Bilzere Tuas Lee Touchstone Rie Geerman Towny Howe Criseolay Josie Niteher Dallas San Ifonio KO Fowler Pate PossarreBa Ani Wilson

Panthers and Stars Face Texas League Semi Final Clash

Fort Worth hosts a pivotal Texas league Shaughnessy playoff game as the Panthers and the Cats collide for a chance to reach the finals. Houston built leads in Houston while the Buffs aim to clinch with a single win, sending Dickson to the mound to duel Braefo in the third tilt.

Fort Worth F Hanston Burts Port Worl Cats Little Cardinals Panthers Houston Buffs Cats Bulls Murry Dickson Roy Brare

Buffs Tie Game In Unclear City Baseball Match

In a muddled report several players are named from Buffs and opponents Stoneham Schatz Lake Chatham Callop Henn with multiple base hits by Cason Kott Lake and others. Pitching lines mention White Mayberry Yorke Barrett and Cor tet with innings, hits, and strikeouts, plus a losing pitcher Marberries. A trophy moment references a $45 Gladstone bag and a Mission player vote on scorecards.

Stoneham Antone Schatz Lake Chatham Callop Henn Cason Kott Bare McDowell Sant Frees Antonels Culton Methn McDowel Casen White Mayberry Yorke Barrett Marberry Cortet Rius Vohit Trace Wube Marhores Jett Fork Worth Mraiston Palmer, Welch Stancrate Nayler Bobby Switailasians Ratcher Sam Antonio Trunk Company Techfield Dag

Landis Calls Series Confab in Chicago

Chicago hosts the annual World Series meeting inviting New York Yankees and three National League clubs to discuss the fall classic. Teams invited include Cincinnati, St Louis, and Chicago in a broad planning session.

Regional baseball and league results mixed across multiple games

The recap lists several games from the Shaughnessy Series and other leagues including San Antonio and Dallas, International League action Derby City vs Newark, American Association with Kansas City and Minneapolis, and East Texas League playoffs. It mentions Lubbock Hubbers beating Lama's Oilers, Louisville and Memphis in key playoff stages, plus Nashville and Atlanta Crackers performances.

American Association Kansas City Minneapolis Orul Longo Sonithing Telu Nice Indianaolls Kanata City Loulaville Varn Minneapolla

Seattle nails up its flag in Pacific Coast League finale

Seattle Rainiers clinched the 1930 Pacific Coast League pennant with a 4 to 3 win over Los Angeles at Seattle park. Manager Jack Lelivelt’s squad led all season, finishing seven games ahead after Hal Turpin earned his 23rd win. Final regular-season game set for next Sunday.

SAN Prancisco Srpt. Ip Tuel Teamiers Jack Lelivtlt la Loa Ane Beles Los Angeles Seattle Park Seattle Hal Turpin Cate Inouriance Rainiers Framen RBE

Nova Worries Over Those 2 To 1 Odds

Philadelphia Sept 3 Kou Nova worries about odds in the heavyweight bout with Tony Galento set for Friday. He says he is used to being the underdog and trains hard while noting Galento arrived from Lispeckville after a seafood dinner and polishing off two shock absorbers. George Blake, Los Angeles veteran, arrived to officiate and expects a clean contest.

Philadelphia Kou Nova Tony Galento California Jose Joe Banovio Wile Tony Galente Lispeckville George Blake Los Angeles

Whitney seeks 1940 pro baseball job return

Arthur Pinkey Whitney, long time major league veteran, has been granted permission to seek a new pro baseball position. He hopes to sign as player manager in the higher minors after returning to San Antonio. Whitney, Brackenridge High School alum, turns 33 this January 2 1906.

Arthur Pinkey Whitney Piladelphia Nationals Heaven Line Taille Iles San Antonio Otter Diamond Counections The Pallites Oklahoma City Phils Mule Haas Wilcy Monre Jett Brackenridge Wittter iNopes

Dedication of South San High Stadium Ceremony

South San Antonio AMON High School dedicates its new football stadium with Friday night ceremonies on September 15. The event features bands, the South San Antonio Legion drum and bugle corps, and remarks by S. G. Boyton the principal and Hoaville, school board president. Karnes City delegation and Congressman Paul Kilday expected to attend and speak.

South San Amon High School Karnes Pail Kilday Ithe Elty

Amateur Ball Slowers Purnitteemen in Sanday Shuffle

A fragmented and garbled notice mentions a local amateur ball event on a Sunday with unclear details. Names and affiliations are unreadable, but the item implies a community sports gathering and scheduling.

Mune Fey Sanday Patrick Wb G Aeh

Louis to Fight Pastor Without Any Set Plan

DETROIT Sept 13 heavy weight champion Joe Louis faces Pastor in New York with no fixed game plan for the title defense. Trainer Jack Blackburn says Louis will seek openings while Pastor studies film and plans to move at pace jabbing to the head as the bout nears.

Louis Detrait Joe Lows John Roxborouwgh Lovis Tony Gaiento Nistosh Joe Mwaya Roxborough Riak

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