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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1939

Page

3

Rattlers in San Antonio Bow Curtain Raiser

San Antonio in focus as the Rattlers face the Daniel Baker Hillbillies in a football double header at Central Catholic High School. Lanier High clashes with San Marcos in the curtain-raiser, with kickoff around 7:15 p.m. and the main game near 8:30. Local prep figures Mose Simms and Doig Locke direct the teams.

St. Marya Rattlers San Francisco University Dons San Antonio Bigot Daniel Baker College HibbMes Brownwood Earlefield Central Catholic High School Lanier High Voks Mose Simms Doig Locke Jim Smith San Francisco Ransom Daniel Baker Hillbillies Whitmire Aperdy Hilld Niles Curtis Sandig St Mary's Whittinire Daniel Baker St. Mary's Lawrence Gonner University 5 Stams An

Southwest football scores spiral across states

A chaotic tally of regional college football results shows varied scores: Howston Toadega 45, Texas Texan 20. Durant 0, Southwent 35. many others including Arkansas State 22, New Mexico 2, Easten Washington 5, College of Idaho 38, Montana State 28, Rhode Island 12, Providence 6, and more. The page also mixes ads and light items about cosmetics, a book shop note, and anecdotes on local life.

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Todd Inrare Links Form At Four States Golf Tourney

Texarkan a September event features Todd inrare from Dallas winning medal honors at the four states aviation golf tourney. Barnum of Edlyhure shot 78 as contenders Clark Schumacher Stiedle Amich and others posted scores amid first round matchups across Texarkana and neighboring towns.

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Fredericksburg Dominates San Antonio Tech B 60 to 0

Fredericksburg high school routs San Antonio Tech B 60 to 0 in the Beneaty opener. The team, led by co captains Nartiaay Ransleyen and Fret Dietel, controls the game from the start and keeps Ban Sah for a district clash next week at Ben Baba.

Fredericksburg Pruuericksburg Frederickaburg Hille Tiny Nartiaay Ransleyen Fret Dietel Tacruary San Antente Tech Beneaty

Surviving Missions Safe From the Draft

Sportlights by Harold Scherwitz notes San Antonio Missions players in the 1989 draft context during World Series week. The piece surveys likely draftees, references Browns purchases of several players, and recalls former Missions draftees Debs Garris and Walter Newman with strong recent performances.

Harold Scherwitz Light San Antonio Missions Associated Press Mission San Antonio Debs Garris Boston Bees Walter Newman Indianapolis Kansan Yankees

Mission Baseball News Chronicle Summary

Most Mission players have left for homes in other states. The Tietjer with Sandra Kay will show the newborn to family in Waverly, Iowa, then return for winter. Crisco leaves Washington for San Antonio seeking a job. Players are signing for unemployment relief to cover rent and food. Guy Atrey’s group plans a trip to Mobile to visit relatives. Zack Taylor and family moved to Winter Park, Florida. Bobby Swift and his wife travel to Ken for family visits but plan to return for winter work. The Missions’ star catcher remains, with more updates expected after the minor league convention in December.

Tietjer Sandra Kay Waverly Towa Tony Crisco Washington State San i Anton Guy Mobic Zack Taylor Winter Park Fla Zack Chinnall

Farm Contribute And Browns Loss In Major League Playoff

Fragmented report notes the St. Louis Browns receiving funds from multiple farms while suffering losses in major league holdings. It mentions Springficht Indiana and Therest league playoffs with a 13 082 dollar figure across five contests and lists several players including Fred Strobe and Charley Stevens. Kathryn Pearson wins Denver golf title over Phyllis Buchanan at Cherry Hills in a Colorado event.

St. Louis Browns Springficht Hatelicuitsin Nevalur Ammunt Alasla Fred Strobe Jack Kathryn Pearson Denver Kateryn Pearson Houston Texas Phyllis Buchanan Colorado Ciammon Gherry Hills

Jeffs Licked at Houston in tough grid setback

Houston hosted Jefferson Mustangs in a rough Friday night clash, delivered a 30 to 6 defeat by the John Reed Run Bulldogs. Reagan led the Bulldogs with 127 rushing yards and multiple key plays, while Jefferson showed sporadic offense through 90 total yards passing and several miscues.

Houston Phomus Jefferson Mustangs San Antonio Trouston John Réea Bulldogs Harry Mamilton Reagan Jefferson Sts. Antonio John Meagan Jeffernon

Eagles Crush Panthers In Opening Prep Game

Brackenridge, Hollyfield area? Eagles opened 1919 camp with 13-0 victory over Jet Davis Panthers of Halston. McGee connected with Humble for a 2 yard TD, then a kickoff safety and a late drive, but penalties and sloppy play elongated the game to 2 hours 20 minutes. Snipes impressed as ball carrier, while Humble, McGee and strong defense led a crowd-pleasing, yet error-filled, debut performance for the Eagles.

Johnny Janes Eagle Field Bracken- Yidge Rugies Camp Paign Davis Panthers Halston Birds Spotted Gods Billy McGes Weldon Humble Panthers Elmer Bong Houstonians McGee Mumbie Brackenridge Jett Davis Snipes Uhuely Houston Jack Snipes Eagles Bul Snipes Eagle Humbre né—Markette Moore Diehl Chambers Jackson Humble Hubble Atacken Tangy Finda Stubble Bra Thekaon Boston Bealige Gunarda Tourn Diet Wooner Qotqunedn Broxon Nort Perry Wil Centeras Alvarex Renumossen Anderson Backa Black Cramp French Gondwyn Haynir Honalars Levey Labuc Sealine Smithy Tamhuri Hrackenridge Jeff Davie Yardsrom Jetf Davie Paasea Hrackenridae Tata Martin Eld Udne Sehuls Brad Waewmn

Finals Clash in San Antonio Caddy Tourney

Caddy Gof Tyn coumas and Julian Hernandez reach the finals of the annual caddy tournament at San Antonio Country Club after surviving Friday's Paraley semi final. CHANG Peres beat Jesse Perez 4 and 3. Henry Martinez and others battled with tied turns. Valencia Redskins won 3 and 2 in a football-like finish. first downs favored the Redskins 16 to 14 as a key 10‑yard pass set up the opening score.

Tyn Coumas Anoverer Julian Hernandez San Antonio Chang Peres Jesse Perez Hernaidea Peres Tony Jby Quvecteres Henry Martinez New Briaunfe John McCallum Robert Denham

Inscore Stars as Luling Upsets Lockhart Lions

Inscore shines for Luling as they upset Lockhart 40 to 0 before a large crowd. Johnny Inscore, brother of Charles Inacorn, set up the scoring with a fumble recovery and two key plays including an 11 yard plunge and a connection to Johnson. Kifer added a 9 yard TD run.

Luling Luling Luling Fagies Lockhart Lions Johnny Inscore Charles Inacorn Tia Lockhart Snacore Johnson Kifer

HY School Football Upsets Dominate Weekend Rounds

Upsets filled High School football with Breckenridge and Tyler leading the surge in region wide play. Aylene crushed 52-6, Tyler’s Jungert routed Palestine 59-0, while other Texas teams like Amarillo Sherman Waco and Lufkin faced losses in cross state action. Odessa stood lone winner in interregional play, 33-2 over Roswell.

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Luncheon Given For Recent Arrivals At Fort Houston

Mr Bart Moore Jr and Mrs Pleas McNeel Jr hosted an informal luncheon at the former’s home Saturday to honor Miss Catherine Michel burs a guest of Mrs Edward Givers and Mrs Alonzo Christie with Lieutenant Christie, recent arrivals at Fort Sw Bouston. Red sites and floral coverings marked the occasion.

Bart Moore Jr Pleas McNeel Jr Catherine Michelburs Edward Givers Alonzo Christie Lieutenant Christie Fort Sw Bouston

Film review notes The Man in the Iron Mask scene critique

FOR FILM By 8AM WOOLFORD Fouls Hayward and dual role make The Man in the Iron Mask more entertaining. The piece mirrors a Buck Jones western in structure and uses familiar Hollywood tropes. Dorothy Traung of San Francisco defeats Mrs Hermon Pippin of Philadelphia to win the Berthilyn cup in Philadelphia.

Woolford Hayward Buck Fay Philadelpiia Dorothy Traung San Francisco Hiermon Pippin Philadelphia Himtingddan Valley Rome

Central Varsity Grid Clash Delayed by Jersey Restrictions

Weekend football matchups see Central High School facing restrictions as players travel from New Jersey. The opener features Fogarly and six lettermen in a defensive push, while coach Winters from the Buitona Miss. aims to field a balanced squad. A separate dog show winner Celaya from San Antonio earns top breed honors in Joplin Missouri.

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Heights Cops But Star Lost Heights Cops But Star Lost

Alamo Keights Mules opened the season with a 13 0 victory over Brackeniige Wildcabs as two fast half touchdowns by Dallur Sung led the way but loss of John Phimbley the starting quarterback to injury hurt Heights. Ed Farris and Monte Prater each scored shots in the third and fourth quarter. The Mules face New Brausfels Unlenris next week aiming to rebound.

Dallursung Alamo Keights

Commissioner Expected For Southeastern Loop

In Atlanta officials discuss possible appointment of an athletic commissioner to curb freshman football poaching, scholarship abuses, and file violations. The move follows repeated mentions of problems at conference meetings, with Tulane's Ebenesay Mourtaly Landis and others urging decisive action to curb violations and enforce rules.

Atlanta Southeastern Harris G. D. Humphrey Mississippi State Saveral James P. Roussard Tallinana Btaty Universty Texas

Poffenberger Missing Again Amid Unemployment Claim

Detroit resident Elwood Poffenberger, once a Detroit pitcher, is reported missing while unemployment officials prepare to mail benefits papers. He had applied for unemployment compensation two months earlier after his ban from organized baseball for not reporting to Montreal following a big league trade. Michigan law provides up to 168 dollars weekly for 13 weeks based on prior earnings.

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