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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1937

Page

15

Hollywood Beech hotel open misreads top golf money

Dee Leonard Dogson of Byringfield and Horton Smith of Chicago tied after 72 holes in the Hollywood Beech hotel open, sharing prize funds around 750 to 950 dollars while splitters and lesser players claimed smaller shares. Smith’s 67 late surged past Dogson, and Dick Metz led the 280 yard third meter, with several others earning modest prizes as the event wrapped.

Hollywoody Fla. Dee Leonard Dogson Byringfield Horton Smith Chicago Hollywood Beech Ohio State Philadelphia Dodson Harry Cooper Smith Eresen Dick Metz Graig Wood Tumi N. J Paul Ruggan White Plains Halvh Gindahl Tounny Amour Boca Raton Pla Prank Atoove Memaroneck N.Y Hefti Barron Johenny Tevalta Kyuitston IL Menry Jess Han

Stiteler Named Corpus Christi Coach and AD

Det 4- Harry Stiteler, 28, was unanimously chosen head football coach and athletic director of Corpus Christis Wieh school Buccaneers on a three year contract. He led Smithville Tigers to district and regional titles and posted a 56 25 record over six seasons. He will start duties Wednesday succeeding Raymond Berry and will relocate his wife and two children to join him.

Corpus Christi Det Harry Stuteter Smithville Tigera Corpus Christis Wieh School Buccaneers Z Stieler Beerle E¢Llar Taylor Stiteler Texas A M. A Tigers Yonkwa Shteler Hiseams Biteler Im Danuaty Raymond Berry Suilvtur Daugh Dey Widl

Sun Bowl tickets dwindling as sale passes 10,000

El Paso reports more than 10,000 Sun Bowl tickets sold for the Texas Tech Red Raiders versus West Virginia game on New Year’s Day. About 2,400 seats remain at 1.10 and 2.20 dollars. Texas Tech and West Virginia prepared to play as the Raiders traveled to El Paso ahead of the matchup.

EL Paso Texas Tech Red Raiders West Virginia University, i of London Sun Riiders

Duncan Field Nips Brackenridge 47 to 35 in league game

Duncan Field Commercial League team edged Brackenridge High School 47 35 Thursday night at Jefferson Gym. Pivers led scoring with 12 points as Duncan Field built a 25 13 lead at halftime and held on for the win.

Duncan Field Brackenridge Duncan Field Iy Brackenvidge Jefferson bin Pivers

Davis Cup prospects brighten after 1937 win

The article surveys the 1937 Davis Cup victory and its impact on U S tennis. It notes Don Budge and von Cramm’s iconic Wimbledon clash, Budge's comeback, and the U S team’s resurgence inspiring youth, with 1938 prospects optimistic and Germany or Australia viewed as likely challengers.

Walter Pate U.S Weillen New York Wimbledon England Donald Budge Bayon von Cram Don Cramm Weep Tours Gramm

Port Arthur Defeats Mesa In Arizona Showdown

Port Arthur Yellowjackets defeated Mesa High 25 to 20 in Tempe Arizona. Port Arthur opened with strong running plays and a long aerial attack as Dor Collida and Musi led the offense. The visitors outmaneuvered Mesa with powerful line play and timely passes to build a halftime lead.

TEMPE Ariz Dee Yellowjackets Port Arthur Taxag Mehselon Mesa High Ischcor Mesa Arizmm Musi Dor Collida

Fight Results From A Poorly Read Report

A fragmented sports note lists names and actions with numerous transcription errors. Entities such as Athorto Sintinge Bovell and Vinlanis instpanted appear alongside scattered abbreviations and misread terms, yielding an unclear result with multiple potential athletes and outcomes.

Alabama May Have Better Team Sitting in Stands

Pasadena reports Alabama's coaching staff suggests the Tide could have a stronger unit in the stands than on the field for the New Year game. Local figures Hank Chap and Howell defend the squad's chances, noting several former players and spectators ready to boost morale.

Bama Pasadena Alchie Alabama Tide Frank Thoma Thwan Dixie Howel Stanford Disto Riley Smith Howell Agate Exhibird Onan Exhibird Onan, Who Prefers To Rob Cxxcey Thoms Speak For Himself, “Boy, IT Tech Washington Redskins Seb Hank Chap Crisp Howe Joe Riley John Mack Brown Pan Sryant Kay Francis Cener Babe Pearce Sanny McGahey Jack Bute Brown

Wimbledon Champion Dorothy Round Will Not Defend Title

Dorothy Round, famed Wimbledon champion and former Wightman Cup competitor, says she will not play next season. She plans to retire from tennis after taking a year off, aiming to settle down and become a good wife. The decision ends a remarkable career highlighted by a Sunday-play stance and global fame.

London Dorothy’ Round Uitte Ale Sttromer Tme Associated Press Dudley Rovnd Mae Ringe Ronald Polgh Tittle Hpr

Texan Draws Junior Tennis Quarterfinal Bid

In New York, December 1935 36 junior national championships feature Marvin Kantrowicz of Texas facing Henry Van Rensselant of New York in a Junior boys singles quarterfinal.

New York Naror Tenalk Stiglts Chan Plonslina Marvin, Kantrowicz University of ‘Texas Henry van Rensselant

Trojans Meet Match Indiana Purdue Whip Em

Indiana and Purdue crushed UCLA and Southern California in Los Angeles. Ernie Andres and Olen Ruh each scored 13 as Indiana led at halftime and used substitutes to finish strong. The Hoosiers and Boilermakers overwhelmed their southern rivals in a brisk basketball card.

Indiana Purdue Los Angeles Purdue University U.cl A Southern California Java Pin-Pacifie Aled Startung Apf L.A Ernie Andres Southern California Olen Ruh Troy

City Cagers Prepare for Night at Woodlawn Inko Gym

In a garbled schedule from The Woodlawn Inko gym, basketball events appear listed for a late evening session with Myon xamea and Omnia Frater Mite among other teams. The text hints at a Queen Anna Cleannra clan and several matchups, but details are unclear due to OCR corruption.

Peayna Baskat Bull Leagun Xedlon Thutadis Alehy Woodlawn Inko Myon Xamea Achemyle Fhonaner Queen Anna Cleannra Servion Kanekad

Lash Named Big Ten Best Athlete in Coaches Poll

Indiana star Don Lash captured the sixth annual Associated Press poll of Big Ten athletes, earning 67 points as the league’s outstanding performer. Lash led outdoor mile and two mile fields for three years, set a world record of 4:51.5 for five miles in Boston last February, and conquered relay crowds with Drake and Pennsylvania, while a host of notable teammates and rivals accrued votes.

Omlorgo Donald Lash Indianna Associated Press Hossier Corby Davis John Iake Searing Davis Townsend Indiana Fale Duane Porvig Purdur

YMCA Cagers Play Sioux City Squad In City Game

YMCA basketball notes list players: Gant Atavna dewelern Von A, G. Cis 22, Beersee, Cahir G 18, Troving, Bubsy Slane, Chneiine, Tung, Deon Pultmow, GARE, Alama tnt. Pon, Wnuvtee elickey 75 10, Werrlely MecCnctt, Drew ny A Patton, subs Nattonil Savion Whirl Motler Gihem Stokes.

Gant Atavna Dewelern Snydae Guelaigey Beersee Cahir Cneiine GARE Alama Tnt A Patton Alayne Nattonil Savion Whirl My Motler Gihem Stokes Eleres Ohrien

Sunday Schools Round Two at Sealine Bundy School

The weekend division resumes with a second round on Thursday featuring Wyieeday, Nimt WN, and Rombleferden at Tin Wheuas Jeffersan van. Earlier rounds saw Govlerment MMM Methodists and Lauend Melehty Atedindhts compete, with Central Banners claiming a win in each town. In the second round, Contral auint vies Mutinies Avenue Meth allel, as Laurel Weights and Meige iy avenue squads join the field.

Sealine Bundy School Nimt WN & Rombleferden Tin Wheuas Jeffersan van Bomms Eit Gove MMM Methodists Lauend HNL Bedale

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