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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1938

Page

5

Pate to Retire as Chief Of U.S. Davis Cup Squad

Captain Walter Pate plans retirement from leading the U.S. Davis Cup team. The Wall Street lawyer, who coached the team to two years of victory, says he is worn out and must return to his law practice. He asked President Holcombe Ward to appoint another captain.

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Pop Warner and the Graham plan debate in sports lore

A syndicated column recalls Pop Warner’s 44 years of coaching, praising his influence on Southern colleges and the shift away from football emphasis and athletic scholarships. It notes Warner’s stance on Davis Cup captaincy and highlights the era’s clashes over Graham plan reforms and fielding top doubles teams Budge and Mako under coach Pate.

Pensacola Tennis Favorites Advance to Quarterfinals

In the first Pensacola Invitational, seedings held as George Pero of Milan University defeated George Perot of Kenyon 10-2, 9-7. Butts Boulware from Atlanta came from behind to beat Johnny Franks of New Orleans 8-4, 15-1. Morey Lewis of Kenyon beat Dick Morris of Houston. surface rankings show major names across multiple matches to reach the quarterfinals.

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Athletes at Baker to Raise Their Own Food a Diet Plan

In Baldwin Kansas Baker University athletes under Coach W C Ridgeway will cultivate a crop next year and arrange cannery contracts to supply food for the team. The plan aims to ensure nutrition without relying on external sources.

Baldwin Kan Dee Baker University W. C. Ridgeway

Arkansas Razorbacks falter in eighth loss to Parks leaders

Arkansas Razorbacks suffer a 266-28 defeat at the hands of the Oklahoma City Parks in a Missouri A A U event, marking the Parks' tenth straight win. The meet occurred Friday night in DNnenowan City.

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Greatest Free Thrower Praises Dartmouth Ace

Dartmouth booster praise for Gustave Die Berg as the era’s top free thrower follows Dartmouth’s 66-42 win over Denver in Mountain Six action. Sophomore Broberg tallied 28 points on 12 of 14 free throws and 10 field goals as Dartmouth controlled the game. The writeup notes Die Berg’s pairing with Broberg and hints at future matchups with Branford and Duarte, with travel plans referenced after a Colorado Royal Gorge trip.

Denver Grech Osborne Cowles Dartmoulh Gustave Die Berg Indians Broberm Darmonth Daud Broberg Cowles Branford Droberg Duarte Ruth Ait Palo Alto Colorada Royal Gorge Ito Angeles Dartmouth Bob McLeod

Pari Mutuel Fights Loom in New Jersey Referendum

New York reports that New Jersey moves toward a state referendum on pari mutuel betting at horse races. Bouging G Herts of Rockleigh sees potential revenue but questions whether betting will help racing. Governor Barry Moore sets June 20 special election machinery. supporters cite $2,000,000 annual revenue while opponents warn of political misuse and industry pull.

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College Cagers ESAT Bree Breezes Past Scattered Opponents

A garbled college basketball score roundup lists numerous teams and scores with many misspellings. Notable entries include Washington and Tee 15 Kayley Be Dirussne 54 Davie and Elkins 27 and Baldwin-Wallace 36, Gan Franco 42, reflecting a chaotic, unclear slate of results from several programs.

Esat Bree Pexas Aggies Soulless Alfucnia Riadil Notra Dame Morttrevatern Washington Tee Kayley Dirussne Davie and Elkins Michigar Corgel Svesiistan St. Louie Miseourt Parish Denver Brim Young Port Maya Notene Ital Gonpieu Han Ieee Mate Toyolu Hae

East Texas Rains Delay District Football Showdown

Heavy rain across East Texas delays the District 14 B and 17 B football clash between two star teams. The game, originally set for Monday, moved to Friday at 2 30 PM due to weather and scheduling conflicts with the state champion race involving Corpus Christi, Lubbock, and other schools.

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Comish Sets Referee Down in San Francisco

San Francisco December 23 17 The California athletic commission suspended referee Yuck Hogan for 30 days and ignored his recommendation to pay purses to Little Caemr of San Bernardino and Small Montana. Montana won a first round decision over Caesar Just Monday. Hogan had called the bout a no contest and was suspended for leaving the ring without making a decision.

San Francisco Yuck Hogan California, Athletic Commission Hogan Little Caemr San Bernardino Calif Montana Caesar Montay

Aggie Tinker shines as St Mary’s hosts Tarleton scrimmages

Mose Simtims of St Mary’s considers bringing another Tarleton junior college standout after seeing Tinker score 14 in the Aggies’ 96 62 win and 15 more in the return, as Tarleton’s squad visits for several scrimmages against St Mary’s. The Rattlers, led by Gatland, dominated early and never trailed, with Taylor top scoring for the Saints and Barns shelving key points as the schedule turns to Brownwood and Abilene Christian games in January.

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Fight Results From Anvecated Press Report

Boxing results show Bobby Green of Philadelphia KO Augie Xroll in Baltimore. Tie Hayes beats Cono Lule Kogan in New Haven. Gerard Dell outweighed in New York. Midland Signs Coast Star Ted Kerr, ex San Diego high school and American Legion player, gets a 1939 West Texas league contract.

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Shipkey Calls for No Point After Touchdowns

ALBUQUERQUE, WN, Dec. 23. Ted Shipkey, Stanford All American and Lobos coach, says football should avoid the point after try and not decide games on first downs. He urges playing for ties if needed and notes a wearier team deserves a draw. He discusses Hawaii trip and El Paso plans for the January 2 game with Utah.

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Sunday Schools Lead in Thursday Sunday School Loop Standings

Central Christian and Baptist Temple led the Thursday division after opening games at Hot Wells gym. Central Christian defeated Alamo Methodist 43 32 with key players Whitey, Santer, Boyd, and Witheanien scoring and Forman and Pisdat as guards. Westminster Presby and others trailed, while Methodist featured Price, Broage, McAllister, Wrath, and Schuhte.

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Cooke in Line for Western Golf Job

In Chicago Pec 3 Is sie Le Cooke af Bob O Link slated today to become the next president of the Western Golf Association the second oldest golf body in the United States He is wrapped for the office and announced to members for the annual meeting to be held in Chicago on January 4 Cooke will middle seed Gordon Paunteroy of Chicago.

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Henderson Leaves Los Angeles For Detroit Coaching Job

Henderson C. "Gloomy Gus" Henderson, Los Angeles Bulldogs coach for three years, applied to Detroit Lions owner Dick Richards to succeed Dutch Clark, who resigned to join the Cleveland Rams.

Prasy to Coach Bt. Marty's University Tennis Team

Gordon Prasy of San Antonio, former UT tennis star, named coach of Bt. Marty’s University nelteras. Business Manager Mose Simms says tennis lessons will be held in the gym at night while basketball practice moves to afternoons. Simms to attend the national college coaches convention in Chicago next week.

Gordon Prasy San Antonio University of Texas Bt. Marty's University Nelteras Busi Ness Mose Simms Simmy Chicago

Montreal Team New Farm for Dodgers

Brooklyn Dodgers expand farm system by adding Montreal club in International League. Montreal gains five player choices in exchange for AA class designation and a release by Brooklyn General Manager Larry McPhail.

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Commercials Rest Until January 3 League Play Resumes

Basketball results from Thackenridge gym show Easley Service Station in second in the national division after a 57 45 win over Rainbow courts. International club also added a victory while Chubman beat Second Medical Regiment 45 37. Ted Calhouns led Rainbow with 20 points. Ike Mendoza scored 20 for International. Armand Amon 15 for the Medicos. Upcoming January 3 games feature Omala fraternity vs Mamer Flambera and Alamo Jrwelets vs Valencia in the American division.

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