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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1937

Page

23

Football Prospects At a Glance

Football prospects for Saturday bowl games list Sugar Bowl in New Orleans with LSU vs Santa Clara at 3:15, 45,000 in fair warm weather. Orange Bowl in Miami featuring Auburn vs Michigan State at 1:35, 19,000 possibly cloudy. Cotton Bowl in Dallas Rica vs Colorado at 2:00, 26,100. East West Shrine Game in San Francisco with two teams at 3:00, 49,000 fair. Rose Bowl in Pasadena Alabama vs Texas West Virginia at 4:30, 96,000 fatr.

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Sunday Midget Car Racing In Seguin Wide-Open Show

Wes Seegester, a one-armed driver, headlines Mick Schorin's midget auto races at Seguin road track last week and aims to drive faster for victory. Promoter Bundy recruits new drivers including Wainwright and Rose. A match race between the top speed cars adds a purse, with grandstands and boxed seating available. Gates open at 2:30 with 40 cents for children and 40 cents for adults.

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Texas Collegians Honor Track Men

The Texas Collegians club held a special meeting at Grome of Neighborly Service at 9 p m honoring Bill Jones and Bin Gil visiting members of the University of California track team Two Bear trackmen are visiting 7l Perce of the University of San Antonio

Texas Collegians Club Reid Grome Freieday Bill Jones bin Gil University of California University of San Antonie

Sunday School Names and Speakers at Local Methodist Meeting

A noisy Sunday School event featured speakers including Gove and Barshall at Government Hill. The page lists participants such as Lang Deceit Mullentiata and Fravia among many others, with venues on Weliley and Kinlew avenues and references to local pastors and affiliates.

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Forfeit win sparks City Leaguers over Public Service team

In a rough forfeit decision City Leasuers defeated the Public Service squad. Game two saw Gmala Internite top the Teish Athletic eluhth 24 to 19 with Ingelman as top scorer and Frahnan second. Mexican Institute beat Hol Belnarde Lion with a late surge as Garey Aries led scorers and team rosters included several named players.

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Helen Hicks Returns to Amateur Golf for Title Bid

Helen Hicks, former national champion who turned professional in 1934, announces plans to rejoin the amateur ranks in hopes of reclaiming titles. She told the Associated Press she can apply for amateur status before June 1999 and aims to resume championship play after a long pro career.

Gayle Talboy New York Helen Hicks Aateur Tewleth B. 2 Star Gnished Sreoné John G. Jackson U.S. GA Anis Feuir Txe Pines Associated Press

St Anthony's The Jackets beat St Greltia's in warmup game

St Anthony's college basketball team opened practice with a 50 to 32 victory over St Greltia's. Forward Tuvan led the Jackets with 18 points while teammate Jol added 14. The Jackets prepared for the Southwest Academic league beginning January 5.

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John Allen Sees Dynamite Change In Baseball Ball

Cleveland Endians star John Allen criticizes the current ball as too lively and high scoring while advocating a shift to National League style play. He argues free hitting threatens pitchers and calls recent doubleheaders scarce and the sport too risky.

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Four in a Row for Hornets Triumph Over Brownboro

St Marys academy basketball coach Mike Williamson led the Hornets to a four game win streak ending with a 23-24 victory over Brownboro High. Earlier wins included Fallestinu 33-29 Elkhart 26-22 and Neches 23-20, with Neches and Elkhart clashes going to overtime.

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Dodson Claims Golf Honors at Hollywood Beach Open

Springfield pro Leonard Dodson won the Hollywood Beach Open with a 750 prize and earned a spot in the upcoming Los Angeles event. Kav Christiansen tied for amateur top honors with a pars, while Bol Soygis and Charles Maya posted 72s in a multiway playoff.

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Suman Leads Harlandate Team In 52 39 Win

Suman shone with 18 points as Harlandate Methulint Serioys defeated Alamo Jewelers 52 39 at Indias gym. Don Stott and cuveont alhtotic stay noted in the report with a focus on Suman’s performance and the team’s late season surge.

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Nagursky Beats Sonnenberg In Wrestling Showdown

Bronko Nagurski, renowned heavyweight wrestling figure, defeats Sonnenberg in a closely watched bout. Bartmouth Caviner and other competitors observed a night of strong tackles and near falls as Nagurski secured victory.

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Resolved by Bob Considine at New York New Year note

A humorous sports writer’s New Year resolutions urge less sniping at athletes and more focus on getting quotes and reactions. It jokes about slapping “table” for “Micely” and avoiding grand adjectives while pushing readers toward memories and fair coverage.

Bob Considine New York Nee Tommy Bill Slocum

Gusty Year in Texas Sports Circles and Local Triumphs

A vibrant 1937 Texas sports year saw Fort Worth Panthers reclaim Dixie title glory after years of lull, Ernest Herschel Lain sparked SMU Owls to a Southwest Conference football pennant, Longview High won state schoolboy title, Dennis Lavender dominated golf, and a colorful roundup highlights basketball, track, and tennis feats across Texas colleges and cities.

Felix J. McKnight Texas Fort Worth’s Panthers Dennis Lavender Owls Southern Methodist University Longview Wichita Falls

Kopf Coaches at Manhattan College New York

In Manhattan New York on December 31 1921 Verh Kopf assistant to Dean Lan Little at ColumbiaPraised for tenure Kopf named a football coach at Manhattan College succeeding Chick Merlian who resigned recently Key figures include Kopf Merlian and the Rose Bowl mention as context for the era with a scoreless New Year’s Day game referenced at Washington and Jefferson College.

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College Cagers Tame Confusing Oklahoma Tournament Sparks

A chaotic report covers college basketball action with Oklahoma and Southwestern Conference teams. It notes close scores, team rivalries, and regional matchups, mentioning Oklahoma Teachers, North Texans, and Arkansas in a sprawling recap of games, venues, and players.

Cager Breaks Arm Ends Tech Hopes In Week

Arion Lawrence suffered a broken arm during a Central Catholic practice and will miss at least a week. The Buffs face Hartlandale next Tuesday with only one letterman available, Nino Delate.

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Wrestling Returns at Wickathon Arena Wednesday Night

Regular weekly wrestling resumes at the Wickathon arena on Wednesday night promoter Hany Coffman promotes Chief Jan Little Beaver versus Juan Humberto Wy as the main event. Bill Lee, former footballer for Aletasma, is slated for the semi trial against an opponent not yet chosen, with Ignacio Martiney from Mekico opening the show.

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Radio Decides on Messages for Broadcasters

Washington Doc McNiel of the communications commission says broadcasters may not send personal messages over the air. He notes no ban on freight or manufacturers, but prohibits verbal panels aimed at viewers. The issue prompts broadcasters to cut their onair messages and keep to the event itself.

Washington Frank BR. McNlelt Communications Comission Camarintendass McNaiel

Dashiell Buys Pensacola Ball Club in Florida

Wally Dashiell of Tyler Texas announced he purchased the Pensacola club from Tons M Barbee of Jacksonville. Dashiell to serve as business and commanding officer while not planning to play. Last season Pensacola, managed by Fink Kitchens, won the Southeastern league pennant but fell to Mobile in the post season.

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LSU and Santa Clara Prepare For Sugar Bowl

New Orleans reports detail LSU Tigers and Santa Clara Broncos gearing up for the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day. Both teams juggle practice, strategy, and travel as they aim for a strong showing. Everett Fisher’s injury leaves a potential setback for Saint Stanislaus, but both squads expect to arrive in New Orleans ahead of kickoff.

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Budge Wins Sullivan Award In 1937 In Surprise Landslide

New York Dee 91 ti no one was surprised by J Donald Budge winning the Sullivan Award for 1937 in a landslide. Budge led tennis to world dominance and helped bring the Davis Cup back to America. The AP annual poll crowned him No 7 athlete of the year while Florida swimmer Katherine Runty led the runners up. The award marked the first time the honor went to a tennis player and followed Bobby Jones’s golf grand slam in 1940.

New York J. Donald Budge Center 25 America Associated Press Budge Don Laxh Indiana Ate Katherine Runty Florida Archi Sen Romani Kaveds Rutener Adolph Miefer Texas Ralph Finnegan Texas Duaranier DM Sefton Southern Californi Stewart Telehart Hank Insett Stratford Columbia Ben Johnson Fudge Jarics EB Sullivan Bobby Jones Wid Glenn Morris Colorado

Ice Hockey Scores and Night of Untidy Plays

Confused recap notes last night’s games with Chicago beating Detroit in overtime and Montreal, New York, and other teams mentioned. Vague names and stray phrases hint at players and scouts but lack coherent details or clear outcomes.

Allowal Chicago Detroit Covertime Eerie Malan

Junior Tennis Semifinals Set in New York Event

New York on December 31 reports the junior indoor tennis championships reaching the semifinal stage. Notable players include William Gillespie from Scarborough School, Marvin Kantrowitz from New York and the University of Texas, and Isadore Bellis of the University of Pennsylvania. Fisherbach’s offbeat play contrasts with peer contenders as doubles favorites form around Kantrowitz and Loy against Fishbach and Jacoby.

New York Joseph Mshhines Seede Wiliam Gillespie Scarboragh Jiis Clyal Marvitt Kantrowitz University of Texas Isadore Bellis University of Pennsylvania Gilespio Pishbach Oday Richard J. Wonder Eligabels N. 1 Mening Edward Miller Philydolphin Ane Calvin Friedman James Madison High Brooklyn David Co. Johnson Kantrowics Bobby Loy Stuard Fishbach Bernard Jacoby

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