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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1939

Page

4

Louis Defends Heavyweight Title Against Pastor in 20 Rounder

RATTLERS DETROIT Sept 19 Joe Louis plans to defend his world heavyweight title against Bo Pastor on Wednesday night in a 20 round bout. Louis vows to finish Pastor quickly after disputing Pastor's words since their January 1937 fight. Promoter Mike Jacobs projects a gate of at least 400000 with arrange stadium seating for 65000. Pastor, weight around 187 pounds, believes his defense and longer fight experience give him edge while Louis aims to pressure Pastor from the opening bell. The bout is set at Michigan State Fair Ground with key officials named and weather cited as a concern for postponement.

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Mrs Flippins 75 Wins Golf Medal

The article notes Mrs Hontintas Yippla as a former Earth World leader who earned a medal with skillful play on the Ber Swenty course. It mentions the Fanhandle Mains Footyall Coaches and Grerals association acknowledging leaders including Plainwewny president Yerne Hihard and Borger vice president Steve Mure.

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Southwest Conference Football Scrimmage Detailsand Injuries

The Southwest Conference scrimmage featured Texas A&M Oklahoma state teams refining plays ahead of a Saturday showdown with Oklahoma City opponents. Coaches praised improved ball handling and running backs Pete Layden and Bury rejoining drills while noting injuries and lineup adjustments across Texas and Arkansas teams.

Caddy Goll and Perez Lead At San Antonio Country Club Event

A golf tournament at the San Antonio Country Club saw Caddy Goll male in pay to begin and tie for first with an 18 hole score of 18. Anfield Perez was the runner up, with several pairs listed in the qualifying scores and pairings.

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Luncheon Held For Links Queen At Gunttr Hotel

A Beily Wreeson luncheon was hosted at 12:15 PM in the Gunttr hotel Row room. Attendees included San Ane funin galerd and visiting patronal guests. Arthur Biard was to be toasted, with Tod Meneter, Joe Manne, Frank Lewis, and Mee F. Wt among speakers.

Tee to Green Jannin Wendland comeback at heartlingale club

The event at the Heartlingale Club saw Jannin Wendlandt return to play after Torreon, with the championship and qualifying medal at the Invitation Poll tournament. San Allonian defeated rival from Tampico in the final, 14 to 34. Harry Nichols directed the tournament for the Toyreon club. Wendland and Hy were among attendees from Bin Antonia. Other participants included Wend land, Miss Lucille Wendland who won the third flight, Mrs. Pesky Tuttlebee, Elizabeth Tahmadge, Peto Deschney and Lorraine Your from Brackenridge Park Woman's Golf Association, which holds a weekly tournament at Brackenridge Park. Also noted: Canadian forces defeated Des Moines 40 24 in a women's basketball series opener.

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Shine Winner in Golf Meet

Geareo Shing won Mondays swrapstakes at Willow Spring with a two stroke margin over runner up Mrs. E. Ry, Hury. The event drew several players including Charley Kein Kerrynewro Ellsworth and Leroy Brannon who tied for third. Next week's round is at Riverside Park.

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Ban Antonin Golfers Hold Friday Plaza Meeting

The Ban Antonin Golfers Association scheduled a 7:30 Friday meeting at the Plaza to discuss sponsorship of the 349 Yexag Open tournament and the election of officers. One member will be elected, with details uncertain.

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Missions Baseball Trip To Mexico City Canceled

The San Antonio Missions canceled plans for a Mexico City series after their playoff timing and Dixie series schedule. Four Missions players will join the St. Louis Browns in Chicago to finish the American league season. others will report to the parent club or training camps.

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Boxing Fight Card From Various Cities Reviews

A garbled fight results list from multiple venues details numerous bouts. Notable outcomes include Knockouts for Babe Ritehte and Cowboy Crush, a string of decisions and stoppages across Texas Oklahoma New York and California, with several outpoints and technical knockouts noted amid tangled OCR.

Hunt in Exhibition Win Over Bromwich

Cumberland Md Sept 19 Joe Hunt Annapolis midship matche lost out in the closing pattinds of the National tennis singles championships last week defeated Jack Bromwich Australian Davis Cup team ace 6 3 6 4 in an exhibition match there yesterday Jack Kramer of Los Angeles defeated Harry Hopman Australian team captain 6 4 7 5 in another exhibition but Hunt and Kramer lost the debris encounter to Bromwich and Hopman 7 5 p

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General Zack Taylor Faces 1940 Plans With Browns

The Light sports editor notes General Zack Taylor, leader of the San Antonio Missions, contemplates 1940 options in the Browns organization. His winter plan includes Winter Park Florida travel for strategy, with potential minor league convention attendance, aiming to stay with Cleveland Browns system but open to a new opportunity if it arises.

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Confident Changes Foretell 1940 Missions Baseball Outlook

A garbled 1940 Missions preview hints at a managerial change and a confident forecast for pitching. Several players, including Hilless and Siiker, are noted for retention or promotion, while others like Hyrnes and Dunn move between the club and Browns, shaping a cautious balance of kept veterans and minor-league calls.

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Pearsall Opens Season With Jefferson B Team Match

Pearsall Mavericks, coached by Frank Ish and Walton Waite, prepare for the opening game against Jefferson B. The team aims for a repeat district title as the new season gets underway in Ban Banlinlo.

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Fish Story Season Hits New Low

SHICAGO Repl 19 LNS Some months ago Charles Baker, while on a tour of taverns, lost his false teeth. He had about given up hope of finding them when last night he walked into a tavern off his usual path and saw a stuffed fish on the wall. The fish had Bakers teeth in its mouth.

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Schreiner Set for Hillsboro in Kerrville Preseason

Kerrville Sept 19 Mountainver football coaching staff led by Head Coach Heinie Weir and assistants W M Admire Wilcox and Rex Kelly enter week two of workouts. They project a Sept 22 game vs Hillsboro Junior College at Hillsboro. The squad shows deeper depth with many lettermen and new players vying for starting spots, including Watllac Driskill at quarterback and Charles Merichis challenging at end. Injury limited only Leste Tiner, a former Edison Vee, who is absent.

Kerrville Mountainver Eheinie Weir W. M Admire Wilcox Rex Kelly Fillsboro Mountaineers Hillsboro Tiny’ Pillingim Mountaingers Saxon Jidd Harold King Fillingim Tommy Ren Alfred Fillch Thekle Hob Looney Alvin Weller Aml FP D. Cauley Nick Prttito Yoakum Chare Smith Watllac Driskill Letterman Charles Merichis Houston Wither Jackit Fletch Miselon Kenneth Mutthews Corpus Christ bin Blankburn Myorjauly Alf Caw Larry Grant Corpus Christi Flugh Gomer Kingsvite Ed Peterson Galveston Jackie Inez Judd Vernon

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