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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1937

Page

4

Quarter Final Contests in Hi League Schedule

Hi League quarter final contests loom with several upsets possible as strong teams collide. Austin El Paso Laneview Santos face precarious positions after early round shocks, while Sherman, Longview, Temple, Wichita Falls and Conroe seek advancing wins Friday and Saturday across Texas venues.

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Hollywood beach hotel golf tournament purse increase

An increase to 34000 was approved today for the Hollywood Beach hotel open golf tournament purse. The event dates were shifted to December 26 to 28, with the purse originally 2000 and later raised to 34000.

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YMCA Hilo Way Drive Forms Dallas Area Fitness Committee

Howard Bumbaugh of Sy Abio leads the Dallas area YMCA athletic committee formed to coordinate regional events. Dallas officials and participants from San Antonio and Fort Worth plan a mid-March session in Dallas to centralize athletic events including ball, wrestling, and volleyball.

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Loyola Trips Gonzaga to Close Season in Thriller

Loyola University edged Gonzaga before 18 000 fans as Lyons fed Sims and the Lions pulled away in the final period. The game featured tight defense as Gonzaga struggles with key stops and Loyola seized a late momentum to seal a 13 8 margin.

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Port Arthur Books Contest in Arizona Contested

Fragmented OCR notes describe a Port Arthur event in Arizona with references to December dates, Texas teams, and a Rose Bowl context. Mentions of Tok Dennis, law jackets, Pasadena, and MBM sublegend hint at a sports or contest theme but details are unclear.

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Giants Sign Babe Herman In International League Trade

In a major acquisition the New York Giants obtain Babe Herman from Chicago in a transaction described as bringing a veteran slugger to bolster the club. Details in the report indicate Herman is a long time player in organized leagues and will add bat power and experience to the Giants roster.

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Jack Doyle Recalls Heyday as He Quits Old Haunts

New York December 8 1944 veteran pool hall figure Jack Doyle announces retirement from his longtime White Way haunt. He recalls the era of legends such as McGraw Ston and Corbett while recounting names like Dempsey, Tunney, and many famed boxers and players who frequented his establishment.

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International Club Faces Grocers in Woodlawn Match

International Club versus Grocers basketball foes set for Tuesday night at Woodlawn Itke. Tip off at o'clock. Local candy sales promote Christmas home delivery with proceeds aiding patrons.

International Club Grocers International du Basketeers Valenaly Grocers Woodlawn Itke

Grumbles and Ludeke Clash In City Amateur Golf

Grimbles Halbert and Ludeke Jed, two noted local golfers, set to clash in a feature quarterfinal during Brackenridge Park's city amateur tournament. Grimbles rides a 4-2 win over Chasey to the third round, while Ludeke advances by beating Echols 6-4. Other quarterfinals pair Bartz with Wendland, Birkney with Hemphill, and Brannon with Thurmond as all matches must finish by Sunday night.

Halbert Grimbles Warren Iudeke Brackenridge Park Grumbus Jack Williford Jimmy Chasey Ludexe Jed Tunning M. P. Echols Tous Bartz Lonnie Wendland Birkney EL P. Hemphill Leroy Brannon Jack Thurmond Wendland Cilmingle Edgar Daily Thurmand Claxton Benedum Hemphill Trimaphed Bruce Elsworth Braghon Karge ‘Terrell Galery

Golf Pairings and Matches Show Turbulent Card

A garbled listing of golf pairings and players appears with scattered names and incomplete pairings. The draft mentions Cunnmleanhin versus Lows Ravi, Lonnie Wandland, Tiger Uemphill, and a Rex Taatti clash, plus several unclear entries and stray nicknames across a crowded rotation.

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Ice Hockey Scores From Regional Matches

Ice hockey results across associations show Rangers losing 4 to 6 against Boston while Americana edged Detroit 2 to 1. Montreal Canadiens trailed, Syracuse beat New Haven 5 to 3, Springfield defeated Traverence 4 to 2, and Philadelphia won 2 to 0. Other notes mention St Paul and Kansas City games and a coast matchup near Portland with Vancouver drawing 2 to 2.

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McCarthy and Terry Clash Over Pipe Moment at World Series

In CHICAGO on December 6, tensions rose between Joe McCarthy and Bill Terry as the two rival managers exchanged a cool greeting. A reported pipe incident sparked playful banter, with Terry reportedly responding to McCarthy’s world series success with a joking jab about “blue ribbon guys” before walking away.

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Supreme Court to Rule on Taxing College Football Admissions

The Supreme Court considers if a state may tax admissions to college football games as an essential state function. Minnesota, Georgia, and others challenge government tax rules that levy 10 percent on admissions above 42 cents. The Internal Revenue Service argues the tax targets the event, not the universities, while the universities claim essential state function immunity. The case cites Minnesota 187, West Virginia 2029, and Iowa figures as part of disputed sums.

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German Punch Dominates as Schmeling Victory Echoes

Notes from a New York ringside recount Schmeling’s win and a dramatic exchange involving German pride and boxing rivals. The report highlights Schmeling’s punch power, a decisive finish, and mentions contemporaries like Steve Coluect in a charged bout context.

Max Schmeling Garry Thomas New York

Shooting Be and Tonintered WAly tilt at Antena Gun club

In Mer weekly siest event of the Antena Gun club a score of 48 leads Ae Ty against Fen and Uke with 41 tilts. GW Horpel competes with Stine diets and Gy op 8 WOT. Dayly table shows 四, Le PB OtHre Jane Bartlett 382K. Jowy 3M Grit Kiseher 265 West Tenkinger 232 Ewlehl Wery san VW Smith. Dr AL a inne ALT. Savers 3 oand Med ME Eq van 28 oat.

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Redskins Triumph Over Giants In 45 to 6 Clash

Washington Redskins shellacked the New York Giants 45 to 6 before 58 000 at the Polo Grounds. Sammy Baugh threw for 135 yards and Cliff Battles rushed for two scores as the Redskins dominated both lines and pass attack.

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Polo Clubs in New Tourney Draws National Talent

Eight polo teams from Texas and nearby posts join top riders for the second annual competition. Cecil Smith leads Austin with B. Wrightsman and Don Grossinger as teammates, while defending champions Wichity plan to compete. Drawings set for Monday. final matches before Smith sails December 15 for Mexico City series. Smith suffers eye injury but expects to play in Lucchese games. California All-Stars overwhelm Mexico in an afternoon match.

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