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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1937

Page

9

Year in Review Guesswork Sparks Texas Sports Numbers

A garbled Dallas year end piece reflects on 1937 sports, listing high school football, baseball, and track highlights. It mentions scores, players like Zack Taylor, and the St. Louis Browns, along with college figures and a Rose Bowl reference, all jumbled in a memory laden recap.

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Dodge Escapes With Only Minor Injuries

MAMI DEACH Pia Deedlir INE Horkee Dndee, Detroit épotisminn, escaped with minor injuries when his hydroplane speed boat Delphing IX was thrown out of control while spending At 02 mvlley an hour in an alien to capture the pold cin trophy. Caught in the wake of i passive eriney, the Dalphbne EO draped high in the ale and smashed down in the wallr The Motor was badly damaged, but Dodge and Mechanic Er] McKenele escaped serious injury.

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Colorado Special for Dallas Denver trip sparks statewide rally

Denver December scene reports a large Colorado special train run to Dallas for New Year’s Day clash between Colorado and Tulsa. Thousands ride five trains, many with Buffalo necker shirts, cheering the event. Officials expect over 5,000 tickets and a major movement drawing attention to the matchup and associated sales.

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Armstrong Fights on Coast in Fierce Welterweight Bout

A Coast fight story from February reports Armstrong pressing in a welterweight clash. Details are fragmented but indicate a hard contest with key names like Huey Popkin and Chalke Wight Lay Anis Nerve, with mentions of backers and confinement. The article centers on a stubborn, ongoing bout.

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Scalpers Drive Rose Bowl Ticket Prices Down

Report of scalpers undercutting Rose Bowl tickets with aggressive resales. Buyers faced inflated quotes and sellers offered seats at varied prices, as agents complained about the practice and sought fair prices amid demand.

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Unclear Racing Notes Amid Fragments and Loud Words

Scattered, garbled text references racing notes and various names. Many phrases are unintelligible, with possible mentions of locations, people, and events mixed in a chaotic jumble. No coherent event or outcome is discernible from the readable fragments.

Top Ven Golfers Listed Cooper Proclaimed Finest

GORAL GABLES Fla Dec 31 Ralph Guidahl and Harry Cooper head a list of top Ven golfers with Cooper proclaimed the finest from tee to green. Other selections include Maury Pican and Byron Nelson with praise from Hinison and Thomson.

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East West Shrine Game Preview Strains for All America Stars

East's running game favored over West as top college players from 86 schools prepare for the Shrine East West classic in San Francisco. Coaching legends Bierman and Kerr assemble a potent West offense featuring dual threats and passing duos like Slosn and Beutorn, while the East touts three Fordham allAmericals Ed France Alex Wostierhowla and Abbi Usinsky. A crowd of 30 000 is expected at Kezar Stadium under cloudy but dry conditions as opening squads and lineups are readied.

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Riggs and Hunt Reach New Orleans Final

A disrupted report from New Orleans notes Riggs and Hunt advancing to the final after wins in earlier rounds. The text mentions opponents, a Sugar Bowl context, and local coverage of football figures including Markies from Spokane.

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States Take Almost $9 Million From Racing

AAP survey shows 17 states collected about 9 million dollars from horse racing, with California leading receipts at 284.9 million this year and New York also reporting substantial handle. Rhode Island and others faced varying conditions due to regulatory changes and track licenses affecting state take.

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The College Game Goes Pro Debate Sparks Session

New Orleans reports show Aimee Stagg warning against amateur status in football at the American Football Coaches Association gathering. Discussion centers on the college game becoming too professional and risking spectator appeal and recruiting dynamics.

New Orleans Bee Anns Aimee Stagg Atmerican Football Coaches Association National Collegiate

Monte Christmascolo Tournament Round In Monte, Calif

In Monte, California, Thursday night’s second round of the tournament featured hard riding performances and upsets. Local favorites faced tough competition as crosswind conditions affected the grid. Santin Raybara and others delivered notable rides while San Mateo and nearby riders vied for advancement.

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California Alabama Rose Bowl predictions from Pasadena

In Pasadena on Dec 31 INS reports split views on the 1934 Rose Bowl style clash. Analyst Herschel Mosley from Blytheville predicts Alabama will beat California 20 to 43, citing Alabama’s passing threat and Dixie Howell’s leadership while California supporters argue for the Bears’ defense and George St. Louis style offense.

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