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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1937

Page

11

Santa Anita handicap weights set for $110000 event

The Santa Anita Handicap weights were released with top weight 130 pounds for Charles S. Howard’s Stabs Biscuit, followed by 125 for War Admiral and 124 for Rosemont. Pompoon and Ligaroli among others also assigned weights as racing officials assess contenders for the March race.

Tos Angeles Wrights Webb Everett Los Angeles Turf Club Charles S. Howard Stabiscuit Samuel Riddle Tay Rosemont DuPont Shedy Fret Fos Bon Postiard Santa Antis Senabiscuit Pompoon Ligaroli Bing Crosby Lin Howard Seabiscult Friukce le Bambino Armor Draje Uruguay J. A. Manfisa T. P. Morgan Heolfiy Calumet Diek

Kitts Polishe Owl Passing Attack Builds for Colorado

The River Institute Owls prepared for a New Year’s Day bowl clash with Colorado University at Dellng. Key players Brie Law Hedl Vickers Seat Aidivan tied for passing drills while Windus Olfe Cordinl and Jim Nance were sidelined by a 10 day layoff. Cord and Nance have colds but are expected back next week. The team has no Colorado scouting reports and must craft an offense to counter the Rocky Conference squad.

Houston Dri Brie Law Hedl Vickers Seat Aidivan Rive Institute Owls Colorado University Squid Windus Olfe Cordinl Jim Nance Cord Nance Colorado Rocky E Coontests

Texas swimmers bound for Miami for intercollegiate meet

Seven University of Texas swimmers, hailed as future intercollegiate champions, travel to Miami Florida over the Christmas holidays for competition at the National Aquatic Center. Teammates Robertson and others are noted, with several freshmen eligible for varsity competition.

Austin Univesity of Texas Chumnions Miami Fla Gorin Miaui Bitmore Hotel Cosc Tex Wobertson He Adolpt Kiefer Rory Plugs Mike 3Njka Wally Hoftrichter Merrill Hickey Taylor Breon James Engle Ial Aguoni Alger Rusemont

Damick Boom Started by Kearns in New York

Professor Stacy Kearns predicts Detroit heavyweight Adamick will rise to champion status, comparing him to Dempsey Walker and a sack of wildeye. Kearns insists Adamick is the breakthrough prospect to restore a big gate, while noting Joe Louis will not meet him this winter. Adamick, a former Golden Gloves champ, has piled up about 50 knockouts under Jack Dempsey’s guidance and is ready for New York challenges.

Gayle Talbot New Yok Stacy Kearnns Jack Dempsey Jimmy Adamick Hole Detroit Dempsey Mickey Walker Adamick Kearns Smert Joe Lauls Jack Maxi New York Sean

Mustangs edge St Anthony in tense season opener

Thomas Jefferson Mustangs, last year’s city high school champions, edged St Anthony’s 46 to 47 on St Anthony’s Court. Mike Ball led with 16 points, followed by Bob Kenary and Fanning each scoring 16.

Thomas Jefferson Mustangs St. Anthony's College St. Anthony's Court Mike Ball Wil-slate Tei Bob Kenary Fanning Sertarer Por St Anthony Biles Ceed Blassiclt Bil Fanny Kenney Vasa Veretseal Barkin Funder Gin Gey Yrh McDuvat Preemdn Bunn Ollerdlugisd Destebaan Tieverion Yoottm Sint Mate Tuttarsan Tinyid Halder Tate Hinley St Pretattonn J. Me Cuan Almonedins Turstis Waly Fallon Geiky Sammon

Washington Bears to Play in Houston

Washington Redshirts champions of 1997 and the Chicago Bears will face an all star eleven from the Southwest Conference in Houston next month Promoter Tis Mellen announced the event and Low Hirsel Mitfordle Flew n will coach the all star squad The Bears will play the Texas team on January 10 and Washington will be here for the game

Washington Bears Houston Chicago Bears Taarsuny Low Hirsel Mitfordle Hears Texas Washington Wal Fog Hs

Tech St Henrys to Battle Friday in Central Catholic Gym

Tech and St Henrys clash Friday at 5 p.m. in Central Catholic gym under coach Earle Eig. Next Tuesday afternoon the Bulfaext team is scheduled to practice, with Me Gential Naepers assisting.

Budge and Bromwich Triumph in Melbourne Tennis Exh

United States players Dan Budge and Jock Bromwich won exhibition matches in Melbourne. Budge defeated Adving Quist in four sets, with a final 6-0 close. Bromwich defeated Cene Mako, securing a display of international talent in Australia.

Dan Budge Quist Melbourne Australia Donald Budge United States Adving Quist Line Havd Jock Bromwich Australie Cene Mako

Lanier and Central Cagers Clash Friday

Lanier and Central basketball teams schedule a Friday game at Lanier gym. The contest, noted for Thursday in the paper, aligns with other local schedules including a St. Anthony's College matchup.

Lanier Central Cane Nema Warrera Laniier Central Cathatte St. Anthony's Collewa Éqad BL. Anthony's

Lewis Meets Risko in Cleveland Bout

Cleveland today welcomed world light heavyweight contender John Lewis fresh from Pittsburgh for a Thursday bout with Johnny Risko, Cleveland’s noted spoiler of the division.

Lewis Risko Cleveland John Tey Lewis Pittsburgh Johnny Rinko

YMCA Cagers Farst PAWL and Other Boxing Notes

The report covers YMCA basketball and boxing notes with player scores and descriptions. Names include Farst PAWL Weyrich Givens PuralkI Gilce Todices Patton Frost-Brotty and others. It mentions referee Louis and a preview of a boxing match with comments by Kearns on Adamick and Dempey.

Ataneo Nate Peer Ecseresik Garner Warren NLB Mekey Ran Martin Vegredd Cartan Treving Seas Poranagon Rodriguez A Bt Slatar Subas

Ice Hockey Action Highlights Across Leagues

Scattered reports show American League play with WenseLnav Heauts results and matchups among Philadelphia New Haven Toronto New York and others. Details are fragmentary with teams like Toronto at Keny and Connie New York, plus Minnonnol in Tuk and St. Louis listed among schedules.

Wenselnav Wtehurha Philadelphia Ivovidenca New Haven Antorleda ResneSation Louina Wichita Rolioant Toronto Kenty Connie New York Tanner New York Amarteana Datroli

Contest Results Oakland Say

Dominga Valin led a boxing style contest with a split judging outcome. Seay and Turner from New York and Oslo Garlin Joner faced off in a weight class event with Akron area officials noting outpoints and available weights.

Oakland Say Dominga Valin Akron Oslo Garlin Joner Fori Siditlewel

Five-Man Line Old Dodge To Coaches in Southwest

New York dispatch notes the five man line is an old tactic revived in college and pro football. Citadel’s Tatu Grosselle is cited as an early sponsor, with Pop Warner and Lou Little recalling earlier uses dating back to 1904. Coaches argue the scheme confuses defenses and should be used as a variation rather than a fixed formation.

New York Enols Tatu Grosselle Citadel South Carolina Mal Stevens N.Y. U Pop Warner Ab Stanford Jong Pop Zask Ta Temple Lou Little Columbia Georgetown New York Giants Poothell Lenuc Steve Joh Dayyosa Temple Thesistant Kayo Landsy John Tsolk Bears Bronko” Naguraki Monk Bronk Nagurski Reese Gram Welil Pepe Litto

Sammy Baugh Returns Home From Chicago Visit

Sammy Baugh former T. C. U. star and Redskins quarterback arrived in Fort Worth at 3 am with Phil Henter after a snowbound travel day from Chicago. He planned to visit Sweetwater folks and hinted at a marriage to Edmona Sith this week. He expects to rejoin the Redskins in California and then travel to Honolulu for a honeymoon.

Fort Worth Sammy Baugh T. c. U. Frogstar Washington Redskins Chicago Phil Henter Chicago Cards Missouri Ponthie Sam Sweetwater Edmona Sith Sais Redskins California Moscnjber Honolulu San Frangsco Los Angeles Bayar

City Basketball League Off Night Schedule Revealed

Thursday night will be an off night for the City Basketball league with one game set for Woodlawn Lexe gym. Edgar Otin Aetiai Surveys Wil will play Queen Anno Aigarier THO game is to start at Edeat Tekiy Wit bo. Queen Anno has defeated Pabile Service recently, indicating a competitive match ahead.

City Basketball League Woodlawn Lexe Gym Edgar “Otin Aetiai Queen Anno Aigarier Edeat Tekiy Tts Pabile Service Ispurah Yan

Wrestling results from Newark and surrounding areas

In Newark and nearby locales AP reports bouts featuring Danno O'Ssahaney defeating Gine Martincil by knockout, with Martincil unable to continue after a thumb injury. Other matches see George Keverly defeating Wollrood’s Heber Bow and Del Miamke losing to an Amielen ion, plus notes on injuries and upcoming competitions.

Associated Press Newark T-Danno O'ssahaney An Trelanil Gine Martincil Toly Martilwih Dave Trenton N. J George Keverly Wollrood Calif Therw Heber Bow Tuntell Reereia Cys Amielen Iol Butps Mexico del Mia

Budapest Hospital Handles Primo Carnera Health Crisis

Unclear report from Budapest notes Primo Carnera, a world heavyweight boxing champion, is hospitalized with a kidney issue and possible internal complications. World events say his condition may be tied to a recent engagement and a fight abroad.

Budapest Primo Carnera Gorver Zupon

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