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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1936
Page
4
Four clubs receive prize books as Major League teams including Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Braves figure in the standings and player movements. Notable names include Wander Vandermeer and Isha Prac among others, with tentative season stats and signings noted in brief.
An OCR fragment notes a boys team from San Marcos and a football formation or drill titled Letters for Fours. Names such as Vaughan Campbell and W. 1 Box ard appear as guards or ends, but the text is garbled and incomplete.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate an ice hockey update with Iowa teams and scores around 4 to 3, suggesting last night’s games affected point totals. Names like Wolfe and possible players are mentioned amid garbled data, with scattered numbers and references to standings.
The New York Yorkers shine in hitting while fielding records fall across the league. Sunny Jim Bellisley closes right unassisted five-day plays at first base and multiple players tie or set marks for double plays and fielding percentages.
The Sabinas hold on first in the Comercial Basketball league faces a Monday night test at Hidge gym as they clash with the Brewers who recently added Arthur Vidal and Lawrence West. Duncan and West boost the Dunneen squad while Sabinas rely on Wilkison Tallman and Johnson as top scorers vie for the lead.
The touch league resumes play after a pause with revised schedules and updated rules. Teams prepare for upcoming matches as organizers confirm venue dates and player eligibility.
A fragmented 1935 clipping references Huey Long's ghost affecting LSU's Rose Bowl prospects, mentioning tangential names and numbers. The text appears garbled but hints at college football, LSU, and figures tied to a historic Rose Bowl discussion.
Los Angeles Calif Dec Football coach Outeh Meser of Texas Christian University favors LSU to defeat Santa Clara in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. Meyer notes LSU has the stronger team but stops short of predicting a margin.
NEW YORK December 1 Eddie Mocuirs Irish middleweight champion who fights in New York signed to meet Teddy Yarosz on Thursday night promoters announced. The match is set for the coming date with Puttzkurzh in the Pittsburgh area weighing in the boxing circuit.
In a last show at Walk athon arera promoter Harry Colfison plans a "treat night" with a full morse on top dormat fans at 25 cents per head. The card features Matching Martia Westenberg versus Jin Goon, with Tharlie Burgette as referee. Scotty Dawking faces Pat O Conner in the semi final and Walter Pedolak meets Marshall Blackstock in the opening bout.
Georgia Tech captain Art Fitzsimons was hospitalized with a dangerous infection after a minor scratch from practice last week. The setback dampens hopes of posting victories against California’s Bears in the December 25 game.
Weekend sports roundup highlights various local and national events with brief scores and status. Notable mentions include college and professional teams, standout players, and upcoming schedules.
The Brooks Field Ganders clinched the 1996 Army Loop title after upsets and strong play from Randolph Saturday and Sunday. Key moments came from the Ninth Infantry and Pyr day, with the Ganders securing the championship at Port Sam Houston. The next date features the Brookfield Flyers vs Ninth Infantry at Leohard Wood stadium.
The report lists top individual standings and scores in the Tenpin League, highlighting Michael Weduten and Walker with high marks. It notes team efforts at Plaza Drive and Rebar Corner, and mentions a Tucson, Arizona game where the New Mexico Military Institute cadets swept a series, led by key bowlers.
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