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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1937

Page

2

Season Finalists Grid Records Fall Inconsistent Summary

Season records from multiple games show Wichita Falls teams facing varied results against opponents such as Electra, Amarillo, North Dallas, Longview, Tyler, and Kilgore. Notable scores include Wichita Falls 30 over Candress and 27 over Vernon, with other matchups listed alongside numerous misread names and stray figures.

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Sugar Bowls Doings Start New Orleans Sports Week

In New Orleans Louisiana, a full slate of sports events begins the week. Boxing basketball track boxing teams from Memphis and New Orleans clash as college and city rivals feature prominently. Notable names Dobby Tees Wayne Sabin Elwood Cooke and Int Hunt are linked to the tennis and boxing programs. The Sugar Bowls week opens with a yacht card and closes with a track meet across January 2.

New Orleans Nec Louisiana State University Monty Memphis Stroils Dobby Tees Wayne Sabin Elwood Cooke Int Hunt Fenricky

Zivic Returns in Ring Comeback Fight

Freddy Zivic trains for a boxing comeback this afternoon as he faces Canadian Tom Bland, aiming to rebound from a pneumonia illness that left him bedridden for months. The 24 year old Pittsburgh welterweight had battles with notable contenders and is now stepping back into professional rings with his brothers in support.

Pittspuine le Felizir Zivic Une Vic Tammy Bland Priteo Chample Barney Ross Fritzie Vivic Fanty Pittsburgh Neima Conneau Lake Vince Dundee Harry Dubinsky Johnny Dadick Tony Paton Chuck Wood Trac Frituie Iack Pete Maddle

Julian Parker Wins Brady Sport Trophy

Julian Parker received the Brady Sport Trophy after a community vote of 22 players and five locals. Parker, a senior center for the Brady Bulldogs, was praised as the standout athlete while Charly Dye was ruled ineligible after winning the award in 1996. other finalists included Darker, Bendy, Sheflinld, and Dell Sell.

Julian Parker Brady Sport Brady Oec Jollon Parker Ana Lous Snoten Af Cogetien Bis Ant Far Cenbur Matone Ann Sid Tio Otter

Waxwing and Zevson Top in New Orleans Handicap

Nineteen entries entered in the Christiens handicap feature race at Fate Grounds this afternoon. Waxwing carries top weight of 175 pounds with Zevsal nine pounds under. Spotlight on these two, with Wille Gockade and heavy support for Aloe, as previous winners at Lic Frir Grounds are noted.

New Orleans Fate Grounds Waxwing Zevsal Wille Gockade Aloe Ron Lic Frir Grounds Waxwide Synek Strut Cowant and Coffey

East Texans Favored In H Fim Championship Match

Dallas December 25. The Lakeview Lobos sailored off today to meet the Wichita Falls Coyotes in the eighteenth Texas championship game. Cold, cloudy weather is forecast for a 2 30 p.m. kickoff. An estimated 25 000 fans will crowd the Dallas arena as Longview and Wichita Falls seek the title. Longview defeated Conroe 34 9 last week. Wichita Falls beat North Richland Hills 37 7. Coaches Ted Leferies and B E Rhofwell lead the two teams as special trains carry fans from their cities. The game features Tarold Fleming of Longview against Leonor of Wichita Falls.

Dallas Lakeview Lobos Wichita Coyotes Texas Sala Longview Wivolta Falls Tarold Fleming Vinnie Taree Falty Pouneyy Eens Mishel Lipan Hallivaiy Vnniel Vgopartty Meninnor Bey Monselinn Ming Fleming Heteree Bud Price Amiln Collese Urmpits Face Matou Orsar Linzeman Marry Winer Swarts

Maryland Sportsman Vermin-Killer Contest Winners

Maryland’s vermin-killer contest awarded a $25 prize to Burrell Cheanplawn for the hunter’s bag of vermin. Burrell finished with 78 crows 14 tyewks 7 owls 7 skurks 2 snakes and 17 starlings in a notable haul reported from Cumberland Maryland.

Maryland Cumberland Andrew J Burrell Hhampion Vermin- Willer Grouly

Colorado to see Hawaii game in Worth Texas

Colorado travels to Worth Texas for the Cotton Bowl clash as the Buffs aim to claim a state blens school title against Langslew and Wieht te Fails. Early morning practice notes show the squad focused on lineup and strategy with a light breakfast planned for players tonight.

Worth Texas University of Colorado Athal Langslew Dales

Havana Race Season Opens at Havana Track

Havana hosts its season opener with a seven race program including the Christmas Day handicap for a $600 purse. The meet draws runners from several states, features Whopram as top entry, and stages two $400 purses plus a main event reflecting the new modern system in Cuban racing history. Steward William Bnelly will oversee the program at the Hale gate.

Havana Bec Oriental Park United States States Ovimulal Ecohmsbig William Bnelly U. S Hale Gate

End season clash at Kingsville pits Ropsawn ex players

In RAME AT TONNSTOWN, ROBSPOWN on December 25 a football season finale matched ex Cotton Picker players of Ropsawn and ex Brahma football Maxuks of Higgs ville. The contest, 115 4a be stayed at Kingsville.

En Route to New Orleans Stage Sees High Gridders

DALLAS Boo 25 VP Jamos Atonza Blagg 78 famous football mentor detained en route from California to New Orleans. He halted to view a Rome championship between Longview and Wickhila Filly. He and Myré planned only an overnight stop before a meeting of national athletic associations in New Orleans next week.

Dallas Boo Jamos Atonza Blagg California New Orleans Rome Longview Wickhila Myré Stagg Athletia Asp Edigewater Park Mass Stok Ramimiilian Percy Hongsten Harvard Stevens Yale

Amor Brujo Scratched From Anita Christmas Handicap

Santa Anita scratch removes Amor Brujo from the opening handicap feature at the Santa Anita meeting on Christmas day. Track conditions and top weight likely influenced trainer decisions as 16 starters were listed with several notable contenders including He Did and Indian Broom among remaining stakes.

Santa Anita Dee Amor Druijo Amor Brujo Awe Silver Edar Gabe Girbiefly Ena Torch Gleeman High Vale Amor Brutte

Bear Team Heads to Pasadena for Rose Bowl prep

California Golden Bears depart for Pasadena to join remaining squad in final Rose Bowl practice before New Year game with Alabama. Coach SIUD Alison’s team plans extended workout on turf as 10 players prepare to join from campus. Ed Goddard expected to join Yankees farm system after signing with New York.

Pasadena Berkeley Cali Dee UINS California Golden Bears Siud Alison Pridders Tory Roseway Alabama

Rural Cagers Triumph in Four-Team Gym Tournament

Keon Valley and Leon Valley led a Wednesday afternoon basketball mini tourney at Woods gym. Sayers edged China Gragy after an overtime, Keon Valley beat Cor ngton, Shyers fell to Leo Valley, and Leon Valley outlasted Ching Grove in extra time.

Keon Valley Wb Woods Gym Sayers China Gragy Wieregeiser Ar Ensymmalen Corngton Shyers Leo Valley Leon Valley Ching Grove

Broncos Bid Sugar Bowl Trip After Last Practice

Last session for the Broncos as San Francisco hosts their final preparations before flying to New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl. Bryce Gow suffers a leg fracture in practice, Everett Fisher remains slow to heal, and coach Lawren announces a revised starting lineup with Coffin Anahu apetes Cope Wolff Cook Farpsy Dougherty Pavelko Heche Lethner Gilbert Nighthall Gunther and Fisher in the backfield.

Bana Clara Banta Clara Broncos Oreleans Louisiana State San Francisco Houston Bryce Gow Everett Pisher Lawtern Starling Sineup Coffer Anahu Cope and Wolff Cook and Farpsyz Dougherty Pavelko Heche Lethner Gilbert Nighthall Gunther Av Fisher Illhack

College Star Mantits. Seattle Bride Announces Marriage

The marriage of Kenazie tackie on the 1930 gy of Washington football team star Keeler, a university co ed, was announced by the bride's parents. The purple alumni at the university, best for Butte, Ment, hone of MacKenele's parents.

Mantits Seattle Dev cKenazie Gy of Washington Sud Tern Keeler Bylis Neniars Butte MacKenele

Arkansas to Meet Fresno in Charity Grid Contest

Underrated Arkansas State Trashers and Fresno State Teachers meet at Gilmore Stadium in a charity football game. The Roubher eleven enter favored on a near perfect schedule, while crowd figures are uncertain due to limited local followings.

Angeles United Arkansas State Trashers College Fresno State Teachers Central California Gilmore Stadium Schaol

Robbins Leads West Stars For New Year Game

Western all stars and East squad prepare for the New Year clash in San Francisco. Players drill lightly, then tour for the West group while East rests at Herkley. Practice resumes Sunday with two daily sessions. rosters list Mitchell, Isbell, Popyich, Wolfe, and others from major programs.

San Francisco Fula Alin Goaches Orin Holfingberrs Buss Jones Herkeley Mitchelosen Pittsburgh Efteit Isbell Purdue Farkas Detroit Fullbeck Davis Vanzo Revinwestern Rifle Albright Heap Northwestern Harxney Duke Lalor Colgate West Sand Sloan Arkansas Holberg Oregon State Popyich Montana Ullback Littlefield Washington State Gray Douglass Karins Sient Wolfe Texas Tulback Karammlio Goneapa

Tris Speaker Named Chairman of National Semi Pro Tourney

Tris Speaker, famed outfielder and former manager of the Cleveland Judinos, accepts chairmanship of the National Semi Pro Baseball Congress executive committee. The 48 state tournament will award direct national finals berths to 14 state champions at Wichita in August, with 34 other champions meeting in regional playoffs. States listed include California Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Texas Illinois Alabama Ohio New York New Jersey Tennessee Pennsylvania New Jersey, and South Carolina.

Cleveland Lee Tris Speaker Cleveland Judinos Case Bail Speaker Wichita Lournaminks Califousin Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Tessas Illinois Alabama Ohio New York New Jersey Tijiana Penmylvinis Novi Garoim South Carolin Bird Oktay

Missions Signings Missed As Winter Meetings Go Awry

San Antonio Missions fail to land new talent at winter meetings. Scouts note focus on experienced players after earlier missed targets. A chaotic mix of misread names and garbled quotes hints at a colorful attempt and lighthearted press banter about signings.

San Antonio Missions Riral San Antonis Romero Otier Bulgsnens Uien Sas Awnile Wal Tas

Is Conversation Dull Talk About Your Pooch

A New York report surveys how dogs dominate group conversations across social circles. It cites the American Kennel Club findings and notes dog talk can spark varied engagement, with breed knowledge shaping social warmth and interest at gatherings and dog shows.

New York Tay Disrolivse Ma Econniui Ami World Kennet Elbb Btatts Otter Felds Gane Tirmey Phila+ delphin Maring Smediey D. Butler Conveltion Hall

Louis Mann Set for Ring Clash at Madison Square Garden

New York reports that Louis and Mann agreed to a compact for a February 23 bout at Madison Square Garden with a return match within 80 days if Mann wins the title. Mike Jacobs and Arabitty Weis negotiated terms while Mann’s recent form and a decisive win over Bob Pastor boost expectations.

New York Ree Mann New Haven Joy Louis Madison Square Gordel Louis Mike Jacobs Binnie Arabitty Weis Canis New York Boxing Commission Leuis Bob Pastor Lottie Tim

Sam Allen Enters Boston Track Meet at Kinlehls Event

Sam Allen of Bristow Oklahoma enters the high hurdles at the seventeenth Kinlehls of Columbus track meet in Boston on January 29, touted as the world's fastest triple timber runner. The page includes garbled text but confirms Allen's entry and the event details.

Sam Allen K.C Boston Dre Columbus Ganien Bristow Oklo Fle Bern Lil

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