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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1937

Page

10

Woman Yells Decides Cage Game

Western State Teachers defeated Concordia college Darket Gate team by one point in Macomb Illinois on December 1. Nine of ten players thought the referee blew his whistle as Peery Warelitt of Western State hit a basket to move the score to 24 to 33, securing a late lead.

Macomb ISL Western State Teachers Concordia College Monrhead Minn Peery Warelitt Western State

Western Club Sets Jan 1 for East West Game

The West football selection completes with 22 stars from major colleges accepting spots for the New Year’s Day East West charity game in San Francisco. East squad to assemble December 21 at Northwestern. West to practice starting December 20 in San Francisco. Proceeds benefit Shriners Hospitals for crippled children.

San Francisco Legen Wes Mississippi Percy Torey Enda James Benton Arkansas Petesmith Oklahoma Grant Stone Stanford Elmer Dottmann Prebraska Fie Shiry Montana Joe Gray Oregon State Wlmer Olberg Dwight Stoan Hugh Wolly Texas Clarence Douglass Kansas Carl Littterield Washington State William Goff- Man Lawrence Cbs" Jones Nebraska Olint Babe) Hollingbery Waslington State Smith Shirey Dohermann Hedlund Parks Kirk Douglass Dank X. Bible University of Texas Routt Benton Sloan Wolfe Locey Andy Kerr Galgate Bernie Birrmin Minnesota Northwestern University San Lanecisco Eust-West

Pro Grid Leaguers in Draft Meeting

CHICAGO Dec 21 National Professional Football Screen owners convened for their annual Draft. In reverse order of standings teams will select outstanding collegiate stars for next season. Cleveland holds first pick with a star from Colorado named Wheelers Wille. White Days and trading rumors cloud whether White Day will play pro football.

Chicago Glub National Professional Football Scree Aday Cleveland Jy Dlayer

Sell Your Diamond Ring for Cash This Christmas

Local ad urges readers to place a light want ad in the For Sale column offering cash for diamond rings during the Christmas season. It promises anonymous listings via a 4 box number and directs to Light Want Ads, the mighty movers for sale or rent items, with contact at F123 Broadway and Fifth Street.

Broadway Fifth Street

Trades Bring Cash None Spent Browns Reign of Trades

A long look at the St. Louis Browns trading history shows a pattern of cash proceeds and player swaps from 1932 to 1938. Key moves include Vosmik for Newsom Kress and Huster Ailsa, $40,000 cash, and multiple trades yielding ongoing talent like West and Reynolds. The article argues a single trader drove these deals, shaping the team for years with largely cash-backed exchanges.

New York Dec U—P Steve Jeague St. Louis Browne Organization Wendon Browns Vosinik Heston Buck Newsom Red Kress Huster Ailsa Newsom Washington Rager Kyess Ange Kress Tulsa Chicago Irving Bump Hadley Bruce Campbell Goose Goslin Pred Schulte Walter Stewart Sam West Carl Reynolds Lloyd Brown

Kilgore Aims For Shared Title In Junior College Football

Kilgore Junior College faces Schreiner Institute in a pivotal game tied to the junior college championship. Schreiner led early, Kilgore rallied, and debate grows over replay or co-champion status as the conference weighs a fair resolution. Officials questioned replay feasibility and the ethics of a tie deciding the crown.

Kilgore Schreiner Boy's Keriville Schein Caschumpiars

Schreiner and Kilgore share Texas junior college title

Schreiner Institute president J. J Delaser announced Schreiner and Kilgore Junior College will share the Texas junior college football co-champion honor. The Kilgore game last Thursday determined the split title as both teams finished tied atop the standings.

Kerrville J. J Delaser Schreiner Kilgore Junior College Piay Rassling Wildcats Sai Antente

Football Returns to St Francis College in Loretto

In Loretto Pennsylvania the College Among the Pines, St Francis, plans to resume intercollegiate football and basketball after a five year pause. Very Rev Edward Curamier quotes the move as essential to campus life and spirit. The athletic program will be led by Very Rev John Sullivan with a new athletic director and coaching staff beginning January 1.

Loretto Little St. Francia College College Ife Pines Pennsylvania Oday Intercallegiata Porta John &. Sullivan St. Francis Leornird Burly Fairbach Notre Dame Knute Rockne Hank Anderson Inter Philadelphia Eagles

Budge Captures Victoria Singles Title In Australia

Donald Dudee, the American national singles champion, defeated Jock Bromwich in straight sets to win the Victoria singles championship in Melbourne. Bromwich had held state titles in New South Wales Queensland and South Australia earlier this year. In the women's event Miss Dorothy May Bundy of Los Angeles defeated defending Australia champion Miss Nancy Weine in three sets to claim the title.

Melbourne Des Donald Dudee Victoria Jock Bromwich Austtelia Budge Bromwich Work Service New South Wales Queensland Dorothy May Bundy Los Angeles Nancy Weine Australia Champon

Edgewood Cagers Meet South San in Monday Home Game

Edgewood basketball squad aims for a fourth straight win as it hosts South San Antonio Monday night. The Edgewood eleven won their latest matchup Friday, defeating the Alamo Methodists 34 to 10. High scorer Rodrigo Garcia led Alamo with 11, while Edgewood players Le Hang and Fro Madsbury each contributed eight points.

Edgewood Cagers South San Edgewood South San Antonio Lely Alamo Methodists Rodrigo Grrcia Alamo le& Hang Fro Madsbury Eagewoods

Handball Tournament Winner Captures CMAO Prize

Saturday's CMAO handball tournament concluded with C. Olnes A defeating Earl Cobb 31 10 and 21 36. The event featured players from YMCA and local clubs as top functionaries reported results.

Charley Reynolds Mf. C. A. Olnes Earl Cobb Frideay

Twain Wins Class C Grid Championship in Close City Final

Mark Twain's grid team captured the Class C title by defeating Edgar Allen Poel 19 to 0 at Englefield on Friday. Saturtay's Dee Sn owell era highlighted by William Barbose and Jack Mitchel, who contributed with key plays.

Spanish American league hoops wrap Sunday games after noon

Three Sunday matinees are scheduled in the Spanish-American league. The first at 2 p.m. features Aree Iris Hit and Prospect RHUL Yellowjackets. Next, Amadeo Nervo Hag Beens con test follows, then Loretlier meets St Agnes Hawks and Venus club for the final pairing.

Aree Iris Rhul Yellowjackets Amadeo Nervo-Hag Beens Loretlier St. Agnes Hawks Venus Club

Halas Bets on Second String for Bears Redskins Title

Chicago December 11 Bass George Halas plans to start second-string in the Bears Redskins title tilt Sam Baugh faces a tougher front for Chicago with Dolfortmann, Karr, and Conkright anchoring a reshuffled line. Washington counters with Wayne Millner and Charley Malone as ends and Jim Kircher and Les Olson on guards. Weather worries loom as both teams prepare for a fast, hard-hitting game under soggy footing concerns.

Chicago George Halas Chicago Bears Washington Redskins Bears Halas Bruins Charves Sam Baugh Ducf Rattles Washisgton Holas Luke Johnies Mnemen Wiaenington Baugh Tur Hneten I Sedomnik Joe Studahar del Bjork George Massa Danny Fortmann Gary Jin Bausch Russ ‘Thompson Milt Trost Joe Zeller Kay Hell Bill Conkright Frank Sullivan Ed Manske Bill Karr Dick Plasman Hank Hammond Lee Wilson Lester McDonald Wayne Millner Charley Malone

Letters to Laredo Squad Honors and Season Recap

18 players named by Coach Shirley Decemara for the 1897 football season in Laredo. The squad won four games and finished mid district standings. Benjamin Azios elected all district. Ken Nickerson named most valuable player. Five lettermen to depart include Nickerson and Nick Karabanos. others listed with remaining players.

Thomas vs Schmeling Rematch Hopes Stir Ring Wary Fans

New York report notes Thomas has slim odds to topple Schmeling as the veteran German returns after exile. Fight card includes third contender Bob Tobin with talk of Schmeling’s age and springy legs, while Thomas seeks a breakthrough against a wary public.

New York Harry Thomas Max Schmeling Magna Green schmeling-Lewis Thomas Prine Schmeling Lehmallig Bob Tobins Midwest Dempsey Willard Tunney

Fight Night Results From Askockkod Press Card

A string of boxing results from Grand Rapids to Philadelphia shows multiple knockouts and decisions. Names include Baxter, Archibald, Crowell, Brouillard, Dela ney, Schott, Bicek, Rightmire, Bittulo, Cont, Sedwards, Winters, and Bonn with bouts listed across cities such as Columbus, Providence, New Bedford, Detroit, and Philadelphia.

Askockkod Press Grand Rapids Atles Wesley Bar Ae Baxter Columbus Ohio Washington Joey Archibald Providence R. J Lynniel Leminix New Bedford Detroit Jimmy ‘Adamick Land Mich Waddie Studer New York Boston Lou Brouillard Worchester Mass Dick Maloney Baton San Francisco Chuck Crowell Los Angeles Sonny Boy Walker Phoenis Calif Melig Bettina N.Y Fergland San Diego Lima Johnny “Riako Cleveland Timm Delaney Buffalo Hibbing Minn Henry Schott Reanalis Frankie Sagiho Chicago Milwaukee Georga Bicek Frankie Battec Ue Palmyra Wis Minceppolis Everett Rightmire Sioux City Tawa Knocker Roger Bernard Flint Atlantic City N Gene Bittulo Membls Jenn Denny Sedwards Philadelphia Bob Winters Bonn Georgia

Spearman Leaves Victoria Stingarees for North Side Coach Post

Victoria Dec 11 Brunnrd Spearman former PC U star who piloted the Victoria High School Stingarees to a district championship in his first year here resigns as head football coach. He accepted a similar post at North Side High School Fort Worth as the 1937 state title race looms. Spearman’s successor at Victoria is not named. Stingarees were champions of District 44 8, but did not win the district crown last year.

Victoria Brunnrd Spearman PC. U. Star Victoria High School North Side High School Fort Worth Spearman Hut Rnsk Prhampions Distriet Hondo Ih Bl Dls Rich Ganze

Dizzy Dean to Play Golf With Santa at Miami Open

CORAL GABLES Fla Dec 11 Dizzy Dean scheduled to appear at the opening of the Miami Balmara s Open golf event for underprivileged children. He planned to play with Santa Claus as a feature of the Helen Lee Dolwrty Christmas party. Dean, in Bradenton, said he and Branch Rickey were in conference. Byrd shot 94 and Waner 79.

Dean Santa Claus Coral Gables Fla Dizzy Dean Ava Toppear Banin Claus Helen Lee Dolwrty Sam Byrd Pat Waner Fia Behr Tenency Bradenton Branch Rickey Cardinal Oss Byrd Wancy

Bierman May Take Sewanee Head Coach Post in 1929

Chicago nec 11 Bernie Bierman famed Minnesota coach may move to Sewanee University of the South after his Minnesota contract ends in 1929. Sewanee Alumni group of 1000, the Linvyds, pushed to restore football strength. Bierman said he discussed terms. declined further comment. Mrs Bierman reportedly wishes to relocate to the South.

Chicago Nec TNC Bernie Bierman University of Minnesota Sewanee Gopheracticol Walter ¥. Fork Sewanee Alumni Association Texas Bierman Minneapolis Hi Pn Ase Siatants

Jones repeats as No 1 trapshooter in 1987 ranks

Kate Jones of Wood River Illinois defended her title as America's leading amateur trapshooter. Official 1987 averages show Jones breaking 1719 of 1800 targets for a .9905 average, edging Pull MMer of French Lick Indiana and Snark Hiestand of Hillsboro Ohio. Jones also won the champion at champions event and the high overall title at the Grand American tournament.

Jones Dayton Ohio Kate Jones Wood River America Todny Ray Lonning Amateur Mmer Lick Jon Hiestand Hillshoro aIones

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