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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1939

Page

11

Rattlers Scrimmage Ahead of San Traversco Battle

In Kezar Stadium St. Marys Rattlers prepare for a Sunday game versus San Traversco Dons. A morning defense drill and an afternoon offensive session were planned as coach Mose Simms cautioned that the scores will be close during the light signal drill and skull practice this Friday.

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Major Leaders in New York Yankees Face Slump Across League

The 1930s era report notes the New York Yankees fell from 405 to 390 and the Cardinals dropped from 383 to 349 as leaders in their leagues. DiMaggio remains undeterred, while Ty Cobb era figures are listed in a dense stat column featuring players from New York, Cleveland, Boston, Chicago, and St. Louis with batting and pitching tallies.

National Open Polo Starts With Small Field In New York

National Open polo begins in New York with only four teams entered. Matches include Hitchcock Field at Meadow Brook Club, Pete Hostwick’s Bostwick quartet, and the Wetbury team, with top players from Westbury, Cecil Smith, and G. W. Whiting noted. Final rounds set for next week, all in the 10-goal class.

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Floresville Tigers Cruise Past Devine 25-0 in Season Opener

Floresville opened the season with a 25-0 victory over Devine War Horses in front of a large home crowd. scoring began in the second quarter as Cassing Gare took a 20 yard run, Jim Masters connected with Bob Stevens for a TD, Houston hit Cox for 20 yards and another score, then Steves added a 9 yard run. Manter converted the extra points for a four touchdown lead.

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Galento Retakes Spotlight After Brutal Nova Fight

Tony Galento earns a technical knockout of Lou Nova in the fourteenth round at Municipal Stadium, sending Nova to hospital for stitches and observation. The bout, marked by extreme brutality, drew a 25,000 crowd and sparked referee controversy before Galento’s late punch out sealed the win.

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Horse Racing Notes From Md and Hawthorne Meets

The report covers Maryland Havre de Grace races and the Hawthorne Gold Cup day card. It mentions Unassisted and Wooley Law in Maryland, a $35,000 Gold Cup event at Hawthorne, and listed contenders like Catonmit, Get Ott, and Sandy runners. It notes purses, notable horses, jockeys, and upcoming Derby/Belmont linked events.

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Seguin Opens Season With 20 6 Victory Over New Braunfels

Seguin Tigers rout New Braunfels 20 to 6 in the season opener. Ryan scored two long touchdowns, Zunker added one, and Zunker kicked two extra points. A hidden ball play sparked Seguin’s final score as Reinnry was credited for a tackle that halted New Braunfels’ touchdown drive. Seguin earned 13 first downs to New Braunfels four.

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Billows and Ward Face Amateur Golf Final

Billows of Spokane and Ward of Chicago survive to meet in the final after a 30-hole semi final at North Shore Country Club. Ward led with 285 total and Billows was nine under par through 18 holes while Ware stood 12 under as the challengers vie for the 43rd amateur crown.

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Yankees Need Win to Clinch Fourth Straight Title

In a tense pennant race the New York Yankees must win or hope Boston loses to clinch their fourth consecutive league crown as Detroit and Cleveland games alter the standings. The day features a 10-3 Detroit win and a 9-1 Cleveland victory shifting the American League table with NY tied atop the standings while the National League sees Brooklyn, St. Louis, and Chicago pursuing leads and rivals.

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Box Scores of American League Games Quell Incomplete

Data fragment shows box scores with names Kennedy Rinnidivgss MAINT timings Timingswall Pilches Keungly Lilt Mare Winkie plicuer Kenny Cmitcher Trwkdueenaihipirda Hubbard Kite Rommel time 2 22 attendance 2000

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Veltayte Braulls Verte Washi 3 Closelaek Hoakyt

A fragmented OCR item presents names Veltayte and Braulls tied to a Verte Washi 3 event. The text also mentions Closelaek te Hoakyt and Vinietline i Cineaga 2 A, but readable details are limited. No clear date, location, or outcome is established.

Hot Wells Wins Grid Thriller Over Bandera

Hot Wells Bevis led a tough football fightFriday night defeating Bandera. Immy Sally connected a 42 yard pass to Hubert Thompson in the fourth quarter. Bandera answered with a fumble recovery for a score but Hot Wells held the lead. Dakisrsindt intercepted a pass in the second period, returning 66 yards for a key highlight.

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Soccer Players Idle Style For The Hguer Pueval Toe

Unclear text describes soccer players working overtime and a specialty with a cereal work routine. Mentions a game at 3 PM and a venue near San Pudro. Names, places, and dates are garbled, but the item centers on players’ routines and an upcoming match.

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