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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1937
Page
4
A detailed critique of football strategy highlights coach Bridges and the Maryville program. It discusses formations, downs, line play, and the tension between aggressive passing and stronger ball control. The piece evaluates how rule changes and player rotations impact the balance of power on the field.
Usain Mondayna won the final weekly event at Ban Antonia in Sunny ot Me wind mares. She also placed best in a longer race, with a preview scores list and 10 final shots with no misses. Names and limited results appear in a dense slate of athletics and shooting references.
New York dispatch details Newark beating multiple rivals to seize the league lead. Key players include Babe Dahlgren and George McQuinn contributing in a high scoring game. The report notes notable performances, shifting standings, and discussions on rule changes affecting the sport.
Santa Clara’s 36 Sugar Bowl bound players train in Houston awaiting New Orleans trip. Two convalescents improving. backfield threat Rullback over Pishite with Krakey Bowe and Dyree Brew at end expected to join once fit. Sophomore Jack Botte stands out as sole sophomore on roster amid final workouts before Bay St. Louis departure.
Longview High School, holders of their first football championship, defeated Wichita Falls 39 to 12 to earn a Sugar Bowl invitation in New Orleans next Saturday. The Junior Chamber plans a banquet. January 14 invites Southwest Conference coaches with Jimmy Ellis as keynote speaker.
Mexico City December report: Cecil Smith and the Austin Polo Club return to San Antonio after a 4 8 to 7 loss in extra time to the Mexican army in the final of a three game international polo series. Smith out with a broken collarbone. Bill Dritt subbed in for Chartes. Major Gracia's goal decided the extra period. Ramos Semmit of Mexico hurt in a scramble. Score by quarters shows a tight match.
The item discusses a control dial for a 7 light system with model P-1221. It notes a slower paced operation and seeks guidance for reliable writing in adware contexts. It references technical terms and a need for clarity in instruction and terminology.
Claudette Colbert clashes with her doctor husband over passport photo retouching as plans emerge for a Europe trip. The article notes Wesley Ruggles as potential director for a new project, with Kate Smith and Shirley Temple linked to future roles and a puzzle-like wrap on publicity in early press.
A fragmented recap recalls Jimmy Dunn, Allan directing, and plans for Jack and the Bean Stalk as a future Disney project while noting Ted Healy’s dire finances. Walt Disney earns praise for Snow White style scenes, and Henry Wil and Ted Healy face money woes. Moranton, Feod Lawrence, and Warner stock ties surface in a flurry of gossip and speculation about marriages and engagements.
The light comedy Tyne Confession plays at the Majestic with Miss Lombard and Lewis, while Jane Barrymore and Una Merkel lead a capable cast in a tale of marital deception and comic lies. Porter Hall, as the district attorney, prosecutes Carole Lombard’s character as the plot twists through a two reel color feature and news reel previews.
London dispatch reports heavy fog disrupted a Christmas day football match. Bartram of the Choriton sorree team questioned why no plays occurred as the game was eventually called off amid the murky conditions.
In Sydney a noted upset occurs as Budge falls to von Cramm in a milestone exhibition match. German player Helmut Henkel defeats American rival Don Diego in a separate singles segment, highlighting a mixed results day at the event with participants from Australia and Germany.
In Hollywood Harold Lloyd is laid up with a broken ankle after an unfortunate squash game accident. The star begins a period of enforced idleness, delaying his usual on screen pace and projects.
A fragmented OCR item lists vague theater timings and codes such as Troe Cop and Primes 3 with scattered numbers. The readable pieces reference westerns and showtimes but lack coherent details or dates to form a full schedule.
Arco Iris, Prospect Hill and Be neninw clubs triumphed Sunday at Woodlawn gym. Arca Icky beat St Agnes 50 to 48 with Moyn of Arco Iris scoring 18. Prosyrel Wi Wok She Has Rous defeated 44 to 32 as Arellano led the hoop with 24. Bohendla’s Venius club won 53 to 25 with Cordova of Ballentin sinking 18 points.
Fragmented OCR reads poorly but hints at a playful column about tax saving humor in the era. Mentions Clark Cable and figures like Carole Lombard with a reference to The Test Pilot film and evening routines.
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