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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1939

Page

18

19 Year Old Upsets Australian Tennis Star at Nationals

At Forest Hills Stadium on September 16, Welby Van Horn of Los Angeles upset Australian champion Jack Bromwich in a dramatic five-set final to claim the national championship. The match featured long rallies and lead changes as Van Horn, an unranked player prior to the event, rallied from 1-4 in the fourth set to win 2-6 4-6 6-2 6-4 8-6 after two hours and nine minutes. Bromwich’s serve and tactics kept him in contention, but Van Horn’s 10 aces and pivotal fourth-set surge sealed the title.

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Texas Lutheran College Bulldogs Football Plans

Coaches Keifer and Merck prepare 35 players for Texas Lutheran College Bulldogs’ 1839 season opener on September 28 at Paris Junior College. Key returnees Cap, Albers, Ahrendt, Townes, Joertier, Noster, Clement, Schulte anchor line and backfield as 26 newcomers vie for spots. Schedule includes Paris, Kilgore, LaMar College, Corpus Christi, San Angelo, and Beaumont contenders. Also, Luling Oilers vs Austin Rattlers clinches South Central Texas league final.

Beguin Keifier Merck Texas Lutheran College Bulldogs Opeticrapsinst Paris Dunlar College John Albers Wilfred Ahrendt Albert Townes Gilbert Joertier Melvin Noster Oscar Clement Milton Schulte Vackfield Serloua Teaeger Thomas W. Pluger Turner Ehrhardt Benroeter Bergner A. Pluger Wright Cummings Morrisee Gaps Pilanid Davis Wisemat Lindémmy Elisou ToUncay Kyle Hartonn Sanders Foeklman Guplon Aituller Bulldogs Parle Coltege Paris University of Tex Frosh KL Austlit Kigore Junior College Kilgore Letireter Institute Inse- Ruin Clifley Junior College Gryuls Lamarollege Beaumoent Corpus Christ! Cavaliers San Anelo Junior College Begin Bowihwesh State Teachers' B

Six Man Football League Named for Florville Area

The Wilson DeWitt county six man football league gathers schools Poth Lavernia Sutherland Springs and Nordheim with coaches J D Carlisle J Lamb Tavernia Ralph Blames and Wilburn Gohike laying out interscholastic rules and a September 22 start. Season schedule lists games from September 22 to October 27 across five venues with Poth Lavernia Nordheim and Sutherland Springs hosting.

J. W. Lane Rath Poth Worthein Lavernia Sutherland Springs Nordheim Lavernnia Las Vernia Suthe Jerand Springs Sutherland ‘Springs Path Lavernin Aardheim Laverna

Lubbock Fight Card Brings Baer Ritchie Blake Fans

Lubbock fans flood South Plains arena for ten round Baer vs Ritchie bout with Blake as referee. Promoters hype a dramatic clash though odds favor Ritchie if the match reaches mid-fight. A hospital visit followed a sparring incident involving J B Blackmon. Scottish terrier found at a door during rain seeks owner after J Green offers care.

Lubbock Babe Ritchie Lavbock Jesson Maxie Baer Olemore Baby South Plains Whey Heer George Blake Nan Lou Nava Tony Galenta Hlake Nove Baer Ritchie

Texas League Averages Highlight Season's Hitting Leaders

Twelve Texas leaguers finished the season with a .300 or better average in 10 or more at bats. George Puccinelli-Dey led the league as batting champion, while Louie Novikoff topped with AGS average before being recalled. Final season totals feature numerous players with multiple hits, home runs, and bases stolen, alongside pitchers who delivered complete games and wins.

Texas George Puccinelli -Dey Kanes Anur Louie Novikod Novikoff Huncre Wert Rune Lakelink Hi Lucadella Easverting Wasninatan Kpp Cullen Chilop Cin Stoneham Rsv Creer Kemes Greer Eves Xemer Hil Win

Vitamins for dogs and the effects of scurvy and rickets

The article explains vitamins in dogs, detailing Vitamin C as anti scurvy, Vitamin D from sunlight for bone formation, and Vitamin E as reproductive. It warns on deficiencies causing bone issues and reproductive problems, notes sources, and cautions on home mixing and oven processing.

Wet conditions halt opening of national outboard regatta

Rains and rough waters on Eagle Mountain Lake forced cancellation of opening events. National Outboard Association Executive Secretary James W Mylroy said organizers will attempt to run the meet Sunday as top drivers from across the country attended.

Fort Worth Eagle Mountain Lake James W Mylroy National Outboard Association Philadelphia Oltieiais Dinhit Municipal Stadium Aog.ag Mike Jacobs Jacobs

Tony Galento Buoyed By Punches In World Title Talk

In Philadelphia today Tony Galento spoke through a rough, garbled battle cry about facing Louis, claiming a 21st round knockout and dismissing rumors of pneumonia while insisting he will stop Louis when they meet, after a fight that left him battered but defiant.

Philadelphia Tony Galento Louis Noya Palmess

Sweepstakes Go On Without Any Races

Dublin and the Trish hospital Sweepstakes will still award prizes despite racing disruptions in England from the war. Winners drawing horses will receive 4735 dollars each, with standard cash prizes of 500 dollars and residual prizes also offered, per Director Sheehan.

Dublin England Europe Trish Hospital Sheehan

Peacock Pushes Grid Award for Proposed Three-A League

Lieut Westey Peacock of Peacock Miss Travy Academy posted plans today for a three A league embracing a select set of teams including Peatex Hat Wells Central and possibly Edinon FE loans. School representatives discussed the league stay sight at M G4 a discuss plans.

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Ellsworths Man To Beat In L A Golf

Bruce Ellsworth leads San Antonio Golfers Association qualifiers at Brackenridge and Willow Springs with a 67 to pace medalist hopes. Lannie Wentland and Lotte Anne Young also advance, while Ellsworth’s distance drives and rapid rise spark local chatter as match play begins Monday.

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Testimonial Luncheon for Hetty Tamneson Draws Locals

The event at the Gunter Hotel Crystal Ballroom in San Antonio honors Hetty Tamneson, national nomens Rolf champion. Frank M. Lewis and Arthur Blard headline, with a musical program and a 75 cent per plate luncheon. Reservations via hotel. talks minimized per tournament officials.

Hetty Tamneson San Antonio Rolf Champion Crystal Ballroom Gunter Hotel Frank M. Lewis Jor Moore Hury Tod Mernefer Arthur Blard

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