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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1939

Page

5

Southern All Square Again in Overtime Playoff

In Atlanta on September 29, the Nashville Vols and Atlanta Crackers split the Sooner Association playoff game. Nashville led 5-0, but Atlanta rallied with Orlin Collier and Al Rubelin’s bases loaded homer, before Nahem closed the inning. Final score 16-6.

Atlanta Nashville Vols Atlanta Crackers Vols Sam Nahe Crackers Orlin Collier al Rubelin Laster Burge Nahem Naghville Martynik Collier Bisemire Harris Robinson Gabler Miller Richards

Local Baseball Clubs Seek Stowers Furniture for Sunday

Amateur baseball teams in Guan Antonio or out of town wishing to book the Stowers Furniture club for Sunday should contact Pattee at G 8211 or Brinkley at Cr 1331.

Guan Antonio Stowers Furniture Club Bunday Yell Pattee Brinkley

Indians tied with Colonels after post season loss

The Indianapolis Indians rallied to beat Louisville 11 4 in a late playoff game, tying the American Association series at one win each. Don French and Ted Bleon each allowed seven hits in a pitching duel as the Colonels failed to stop the Indians.

Louisville Hy Hepl Thitke Allen Hutt Indiengnolis Indians Lauisville Colonels Swat Eibe Indianapolis Ata Iher Don French Ted Bleon Louieville Viitewyolis

Smith and Company in Finals of Polo

Westbury and Sopahs Fins Ghatley Wrigtthnan's Toxics Rangers reach the polo final after a semi with Greentree and Westbury. Grell Ath and Winston Gurst each score three goals as the Texans beat Bostwinke field 10-8.

Tacoma 3 Wensteben 1 Highlighted in TEPEr action

Unclear OCR text reports a Tacoma game score of 3 to 1 with scattered names and references to teams Wensteben and Wenibee plus mentions of international league and players Westihurg Warner Johnson Beal Trochasir. fragmented.

International Leagee i Fa Newark Westihurg and Warner Johnson and Beal Trochasir Tena Jy Fourot Even Ptt Seine

Techs Ready for Ranger in season opener

Coach Barry Fouke expressed readiness as Tech Buf dals prepare for Friday night football against Ranger. Only right guard Carrolla is doubtful with a leg injury, others cleared for the opener after a light workout.

Harry Fouke Tech Harry Matthew Balts Buffs Harper White Rudy Villareal Jackie Harbour Ranger Barry Fouke Hey Eaglefield Yeleta Doe Carrolla Iso. K. B

Six Man Grid League Chair Named in South Texas

iCoers director of the six man grid loop in Robstown has been named chairman of a South Texas league with teams from Orange Grove Driscoll Agua Dulce Ben Bolt Moor Bist and other sites. The schedule runs September through November with multiple matches listed between Orange Grove Ben Bolt Driscoll Agua Dulce Flour Bluff and other towns.

iCoers Robstown W. Cs Corrs Suprrintenden S Orange Grove South Texas Drisenil Arua Dulce Ben Bolt Moor Bist Pour Blut Duvcall Ben Belt Flour Bat Aqua Dulce Gember Agua Dules Pent Bluff Agha Dalse bin Bait Orange Crove Dritool Ben Beit

New Braunfels to Start Golf Course in 30 Days

WPA officials announced a new New Braunfels golf course project with a 45000 dollar WPA grant covering 10 percent of costs. Construction is slated within the next 30 days on land adjacent to Lande Park, featuring an automatic sprinkler system and enhanced amenities. Local residents, including New Braunfels citizens and organizations, anticipate the project’s completion and benefits.

New Braunfels Traunfels Stylee WPA San Antania Vaciuy Washington Tom Welare Thwite Brauntets Eltezens Attase Lande Park

St Marys Upsets San Francisco In Narrow 7 6 Loss

Russell J. Newland reports on San Antonio’s St Marys University beating the University of San Francisco 7 to 6 in a surprising upset. The piece details poor U S F play and St Marys strong effort, with coach Mose Simms defended and rival team tactics questioned amid city scenes and sideline chatter.

Russell J. Newland San Francisco University of San Frantisco Mie Bogs St. Marys University of San Antonio Texans Mose Simms Mose Gie City Hall U.S. F Simms Red Cushuim Smims Throoks Chisholm St. Mary's Elta Iran

Jackey Dee Packer Seriously Injured at Race Incident

Lawrence Musk town reported jockey Jackey Dee Packer, 19, of Ogden Utah, severely injured after a spill at Rack Ingham Park. He suffered a fractured rib and concussion when Cal Saxon clipped him in a six furlong dash. Jockey Jimmy Lynch was also restrained in the pileup.

Lawrence Musk Jackey Dee Packer Ogden Utah Rack Ingham Park Packer Tania Cal Saxon Maimi Jimmy Lynch

Rassle Royal Tops A Bill in Record Trot

Indianapolis report says six horse wrestle royal in a four mil e sprint event at the Indiana State Fair arena. Greyhound and rivals like Rashara Ivan Monngoff Dilekworlds champion trailer and others competed as Peter Manning’s gray gelding set a 4:16.0 mile pace, his sixteenth win of the year in nearly 50 starts. Trainer-driver Palin of Indianapolis noted the record marked the sixteenth win of the year for the mare or horse.

Indianapolis Chewchkl Greyhound Rashara Ivan Monngoff Dilekworld Raines Dan O'Connor Jimi Henry Right Penormance Jusun Exlihi- Walkushan Carl Geyer Whestlinr Peter Manning Cleveland Hes Greyhounds Sep. Palin J. Baker St. Charles

Six-Man Battle Royale Headlines Local Ring Action

Six wrestlers enter a bate royal style ring event with multiple 30 and 48 minute preliminaries. Referee oversees matches as fans await the main event and top pay. Joe Louis Doh Pastor bout delayed to be announced over the arena speakers.

Hitke Sooo twoyRo Dick [Page San Antonio Rarsle Geyer Joe Louis-Doh Watkenthar

Junior Chamber to Hold Putting Test Night Tourney

Junior Chamber of Commerce members stage a putting contest at Olmos Park driving range with a night tourney. A consolation division will include first-round losers. The event features overlight and aims to attract local players to compete for bragging rights.

Chamel of Commerce Olmos Bark

Military Academy Signs coach Lieb

LOS ANGELES September 20. Former football coach at Loyola University and Notre Dame was signed as director of athletics at the Military Academy. The appointment follows the 1938 season and marks a shift in leadership at the academy and Loyola activities.

Los Angeles Vayoin University All! Page Military Academy Notre Dame Loyola

Betty Jameson hailed after home town golf triumph

Betty Jameson, San Antonio favored by local admirers, celebrated a national title with a tribute luncheon at the Gunter Hotel. City officials, a chamber secretary and golf club leaders praised the rising star as a defender of the title and a future force in American women’s golf. The event featured Rex Press and his orchestra and a presentation of a bouquet and camera tribute.

San Antonio Vifce Walkathon Dorothy Livengood el Paso Harry Coffman Alamo City Carl Geyer Miss Livengood Ralph Hammonds Goffman Geyer Betty Jameson Darien Conn Totsonal Srene Ana Piniess Betty Abe Gunter Hotel Arthur Ented Charles W. Anderson H.W. van Arken Chamber of Commerce Robert B. Terrell Ban Anfois Women's Golf Association Fo, Hary Joe Moore Jr Ralf Atthokini Thea Wetsa

Football Schedule Week's Matches Across Multiple Cities

Thursday features Tech against Manger and Eagle at Tela with numerous night games including Hot Wells at Somerset Burbank at Charlotte. Friday hosts Brackenridge versus Jeff Doyle Mouston and Karnes City at South San Antonio plus San Marcos at Edison and Jefferson at Sohn Reagan Mouston. Saturday shows Central versus Lanier and St Marys v Daniel Laker at 3 30 p.m.

Tech Manger Eagle Tela Somerset Burbank Charlotte Brackenridge Jeff Doyle Mouston England P.m. Karnes City South San Antonlo San Marcos Edison Hrackentidze Alamo Heights Howard Feta Jefferson

Tilden Chased Home by War in England Visit

The New York Times reports on William Tilden after arriving in Washington with other players for a tennis tour. He discusses plans, travel, and reactions to the war, praising contemporaries like Budge and Vines, and noting England’s calm stance as the world war looms.

Europe America Tilden New York William ‘Ratem Tilden United States Washington Jong Jenn Malay Peninsula Reht Dan Budge Les Staten Ellsworth Vines England Faris Bordeaux Marseilles Budge Hin Stoefen Nouth Africa Robert Raralilon Tetiri Covheb Alvert Burke Tiden India Meyat Halay Perimsua Britaines Hawaii

Major Baseball Leaders Baffle With Notable Names

A garbled list of leading players and teams from New York and Cleveland including DiMaggio Foxx and McCormick, plus mentions of pitching staff and national figures. OCR fragment presents scattered stats for doubles, stolen bases, runs batted in, and pitching records across multiple cities and teams.

Wierican Dittaeci New York Satz Foxx Finalon Tiwna—Stalfe Pork Dostan Thana Balkeda Boaton DiMaggio Filis—Rotfo Kottner Cleveland McQuinn St Towla Tolfe Toons Waner Pittsburgh Burh—Werber Cincinnati Ant Chicago Runa McCormick Marwick BE Tanita Yor Hita

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