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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1936

Page

7

Kerrville Antlers Aim for Amarillo Title in State Final

Kerrville's Tivvy Antlers, coached by Blair Chevy, travel to Amarillo to face the Golden Sandstorm for the Class A state championship. Walter Lee is out with a broken left leg, while Kyre Holman may fill in at tackle. Port Arthur and North Side of Fort Worth results are recapped, with McGaffey and Sweeney starring for Amarillo and Speyrer for Port Arthur.

Kerrville Walter Lee Port Arthur Amarillo Lee D. Jackson Kyte Holoman Felix R. McKnight Dallas Dor Aghribuldons Golden Sandstorm Tigy Amarits Sehnate Tirad Blair Chevy J. ¥. Hilliard Telp Coln Panhandle San Antonio Amarillo Stadium Fort Arthur Roy Holbrook Ab Kerrville Fort Worth Ab Amarillo Kerrille Navy Iron Men Holbrook McGaleh Chambliss Pixher McGaffey Bothy Lesson Bandies Sweeney North Side Marton Pugh Reese Fond Robinson Sid Steers

LSU Trackmen edge Puerto Ricans in San Juan meet

LSU defeated the University of Puerto Rico 72 to 67 in a track and field meet. Salvador Torres set insular records in the 440 yard hurdles, Murphy broke a local mile record, and Louisiana's mile relay clinched the win after Puerto Rico led briefly. A golf event at Kelly Field produced turkey prizes won by John Ives and W H Hardy with scores of 101 26 76 and 11 6 74.

LSU San Juan Puerto Rico Louisiania State University University of Puerto Riso Gareness Touisiana Mariana Salvador Torres John Ives WH. Hardy Kellyfield Duncan Blind Roger Ives Hardy

California Grid Squad Heads to Atlanta for Georgia Game

BERKELEY Calif Dec 21 The University of California football team begins travel toward Atlanta Ga for a December 26 matchup with Georgia Loeb In a December 26 game Coch Leonard Sindh Allison ordered a stationary bicycle and rowing machine installed in the baggage car before the squad left yesterday Each player will exercise 45 minutes daily to stay loose Vic Bottari and Jack WhoFace injury may play against the Georgians Allison and Huth I all doubtful about Halfback George Cornell and Fullback Ken Cotton The Bears plan workouts in New Orleans December 26 during a 12 hour layover arriving in Atlanta December 4 and returning via Mexico City.

Berkeley Calif University of California Atlanta Georgia Loeb Coch Leonard Sindh Allison Jack Sal Allison Huth& I George Cornell Ken Cotton Bearns New Orleans Mexico City

L A Polo Meet To Be Worked Out Tuesday

The Los Angeles chamber of commerce sports committee will meet at 9 AM Tuesday to finalize a four game series between the Mexican army polo team and George Miller's Austin riders. Miller Cecil Smith Rube Williams and J B Gilmore are invited along with Major R G Hunter polo director. Sam Goldfard chairs the committee with Monte Barrett H J Bridgman Artinn Handal and Walter Tynan. Gen J J Quinones in Piedras Negras wires that permission to cross the border is pending and will be advised Tuesday afternoon. Series games are set for December 23 31 and January 3 at Harbord field. one match will feature a crack team from Warm noted by Major Hunter.

Chamber of Commerce Sports Committee George Miller Austin Riders Cecil Smith Rube Williams J. B. Gilmore Miller Smith Williams Mong Maj R. G. Hunter Fort Sim Houston Sam Goldfard Monte Barrett H. J. Bridgman Artinn Handal Walter Tynan Goldfards J. J. Quinones Pierras Negras Border Town Chamhun Sion Harbord Field Hunter

Western League to Have Six Ball Clubs

Six teams will start play in the Western Baseball League on May 4, owners decided in Davenport. Teams will play a 130 game schedule in Waterloo, Davenport, Altoona, Des Moines, Sioux Rapids, Saint Joseph, Missouri.

Davenport Des Ownners Ata Waterloo Alonx City Das ‘Moines Snir Rapids Eng Bt Joseph

Pro Golf Trail Rears Hardship Behind Golden Fame

Coral Gables Florida Bee reports on Horton Smith and other top golf money winners in 1998. Most players earn little prize money and depend on club connections or sponsor support. Equipment manufacturers and home clubs finance winter tours, with fame and advertising value as key incentives for continuing to chase the dream.

Coral Gables Fla. Bee Horton Smmith Hood Thia South Florida Smith Ralph Guidihl Louis Guidohl Guldus

Jones Cafe Fuitary Touch Football Triumph at Randolph Field

Jones Cafe touch football club defeated Randolph Field in a tough three day battle. Tee Ossper and teammates scored eight touchdowns while Gasper added five solo scores. Bruce Pervenot and Buddy Gueldnar contributed on interceptions. Oliver Hardt Finley Steele of San Antonio and Woody Casper of Harlandate starred for the whiners. Randolph fell 12 to 0 to Liberty Drugs last Friday, the league leader.

Jones Cafe Station Hospital Randolph Field Randolph Tee Ossper Jones" Cafe Gasper Lone Tuhs Bruce Pervenot Buddy Gueldnar Oliver Hardt Finley Steele University of San Antonio Woody Casper Harlandate Whiners Liberty Drugs

Boxing match talks fall apart for Ros Garrell bout

Promoter Charles Lucas of Australia failed to provide a $50,000 guarantee and $5,000 travel funds for the world welterweight title fight between Barney Ross of Chicago and Jack Garrell of Australia. Ross's co-manager Sam Plan pressed for adherence to the original offer. New negotiations stalled as Ross urged secure funds, with Lucas hoping to stage the bout in Sydney on March 29.

Chicago Rocks Wileh Jssh Sunnier Plang Barney Ros Jack Garrell Australia Charles Lucas Ross Luws Sam Plan Lucas Blan Sydney

Sunday School Basketball Opens With Three Games

The Junior division of the Sunday School basketball league opens Monday night at Laurel Heights gym. Baptist Temple plays Alamo Methodist at 7:20. At 3:30 Laurel Heights Methodist faces St Mark's Episcopal, and Riverside Pars Baptists meet Seacan Minagets at 0:20 to conclude the program.

Basketall Teague Laurel Heights Whert Baptist Temple Alamo Methodist Laurel Heights Methodist St Mark’s Episcopal Riverside Pars Baptists Seacan Min Agilets

Santa Anita's Rise to Racing Stardom by Strub Era

Arcadia CA December article traces Santa Anita Park's founding under Strub, investor steadiness, and a no-promo foundation. It notes 35 stockholders, Baldwin Ranch ties, and the focus on a premier racing strip prior to other facilities with a tragic spectator death during early handicap day.

Warren Brown Arcadia Cajll Us1 Sante Anita Hss Actu Sierra Madres H. Strob Generalissi Sante Anits California Bam Sauty Anita Sam Rania Anita Anita Santa Anita Anita Directome Strub Yica Prast Dent Hal Ranckt Maton Picture Fame Felix McGinnis Kenneth Kingsbury Dwight Hart Geigh Batison Streb Foundation of Santa Thera Santa Anita Rancho Lucky” Baldwit Calfornia Baldwin Ranch Soiter Anlta Baldwin Stdried Lucky West America Mot Tong Siri

BSA Girls Edge Pearl Brewery In Close Basketball Battle

Blessed Sacrament academy girls beat Pearl Brewery 31 to 26 after a tight start. Maud Eller Brite led scoring with 14 points, while Roberts of Pearl added 12. Brite and Brown anchored defense for BSA as Elmendorf Mills and Burke played for Pearl.

George O'Brien Blessed Sacrament Academy Central Sum Pearl Brewery Pradt Maud Eller Brite Roberts Pearl Marjoris Brite Brown B.S. A Elmendorf Mills Burke Brewery Brite Koch Cervenka Osborne Gars Toudouze Wards Stevens Jones and Savile Hoe W. S. Cowell

Monroe to Put Club in Baseball League

Monroe announces relocation of a baseball franchise from Cleveland to Monroe after purchase by RW Burnsett of Glades Water. The team may move to Vicksburg or enter a Class B league, with Cotton States Class C status and significant travel and maintenance costs cited.

Monroe Greenwileb Miss Cleveland Cotton States RW. Burnett Gladeswater West Texas Janie Ben Vicksburg

Von Elm wins Southern California open title at Oakmont

George Von Elm, once the master amateur, returns to glory by winning the Southern California open at Oakmont with a 275 total after 72 holes. Pro Bobby Jones era rivalry noted as Von Elm, now a pro, edges past Dutra for second and Bassler for third in a crowded prize lineup that honors top amateurs and pros alike.

Glendale Galll Doc George von Elm Blaid von Elm Bobby Jones Oakmont Hollywood Harry Bassler Bench Calif Olin Dutra Los Angeles

International Club Meets Sabinas in Semi Final Clash

The Gabinay Brewers face the International Club in a decisive first half championship bout at Brackenridge gym. A second game features Alamo Jewelers vs Duncan Field Futura. Both teams boast top league records with standout players ready for a high scoring doubleheader. women will be admitted free.

Gabinay Brewers International’ Clusmen Brackenridge Gyn Thia Eatoreen Bamic Alamo Jewelers Duncan Pield Futura International Grubmen Alty Sabinas Brewers Weir Brewers Tem Chinky Flores Key Mendoza Blas Monaco Sabinas Fuunders Ted Jureschek Jay Wiggins Adiltr Mengoza Monaco Pete Garcie Claymen Juraschok Carl Dietze Clarence Vilcey Big Devilbiss

Lee Hockey Last Night's Results

National league results include Datogit 4 over Boston and Chicago 2, New Sor Americans 4, New York Rangers 5, Montreal Cane adrone 5 in overtime, International American League Byzacuee 4, Providence Pittsburgh 3, Greveland 2 in overtime, New Haven 2, and Philadelphia American association results incomplete.

Associated Press Datogit Boston & Chicago New Sor Americans New York Rangers Montreal Caneadrone Byzacuee Providence Pittsburgh Greveland New Haven Philadelphia American Association

Mexico Joins International Amateur Baseball Congress

Mexico enrolled as a member of the International Amateur Baseball Congress, with application signed by Brig Gen. Tilsa Hernandez, president of the Mexican Olympic Association. England is already a member, and plans for a proposed exhibition tour of the Philippines and Japan by an American team are discussed in New York with Takizo Matsumoto and Mann.

Miami Fie UPI Lateile Mann International Amateur Baseball Congress Mexico Brigs Tilsa Hernandez Mexican Olympic Association Berlin England Mann United States Amateur Baseball Congress New York Takizo Matsumato Japan

Goose Step Drums on Olympic Cinder Path

Berlin reports on the Olympic village now serving as a training center for German infantry officers. The facility, once the hub for international athletes, is described as a growing base filled with steel-helmeted recruits as winter shows a military presence overshadowing sport.

Berlin Olympic Village

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