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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1937

Page

6

Little Wins In Extra Hole At Ingleside Links Frisco

In San Francisco on February 1 Willian Lawson Little Jr. defeated Neil Ghiris tian Yakime of Washington in an extra hole match to win the Ingleside links tournament. Little, twice a champion of British and American amateurs, stretched a four-up lead by the fourteenth hole before facing a late rally from Christian in the morning semis.

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Bowling GEORG. FRNS BRAG Wor Last Baldy rt Farine Herziz

Bowling report lists high scores and weekly leaders. Names include Schneider, OBrien, Jordan, Pell, Liberta. Scores show 284, 351, 203 to 345 ranges, with weekly bests and upcoming matches scheduled Tuesday through Friday.

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Exhibition Golf Stars Set For Brackenridge Park Event

A February 1 exhibition at Brackenridge Park features Lawson Little Horton Smith Harry Casper and Jimmy Thomson. Thomson, a husky lad, has been proving his mettle in practice rounds ahead of the 1938 PGA Championship, while the field includes notable pro and amateur players in a lively preview of the New Year’s golfing scene.

Lawson Little Horton Smith Harry Casper Jimmy Homson Brackenridge Park Thomson Pisemirst Wale Teshonse Solit

Even Gulls In League With Little Golf Hero Wins

In San Francisco on February 1 W. Lawson Little beat Neil Christian of Yakima Washington 1 up after a dramatic final hole sequence in the national match play. A gull swooped and grabbed the ball during the crucial stroke before it rolled closer to the green, and Little ultimately won on the twentieth green in a tense finish.

San Francisco W. Lawson Little Neil Christian Yakima Wash Xeagall Finly

Whimsical sports sketch from a bygone era

A fragmented report mingles bowling, baseball, and horse racing notes from 1930s sports culture. It references Peiping tournaments, large wagering figures at Hialeah, and a cohort of athletes known as the Hill boys, with scattered names like Rickey and Cardinal ties, all in a hazy, era-specific tone.

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Telling You By Dan Parker and Others in Ace Sports Piece

The column features Dan Parker and various sports figures in quirky roles across cities. It lists boxing judges, baseball players, and broadcasters with humorous jobs and odd biographical notes. It mentions Charley Lynch and Toots Mondt, with brief glimpses of their careers and health. A golf exhibition in Belleair Heights raises Red Cross funds.

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Pensacola Pilot Tyler Signs With Pop Kitchens Team

Feb 1 4 praris Kiteders Veloran signings place Tyler as player and manager for Pensacola in the reorganized Southeastern League. Details describe a Highland Park league event with prize money changes and scheduled games across the league.

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Pitt Pays Rose Bowl Wager

Officials of the University of Pittsburgh and Washington alumni arranged a Rose Bowl bet. Washington supporters framed the wager with a salmon dinner and honored their payment regardless of the game outcome.

Pitt Intisburgo Pehl Mumni University of Washington Nee University of Pittsburgh The Athletico Comedl

Braddock Lets Schmeling Go For Louis Fight

New York reports indicate Braddock may pursue a Louis title bout in Chicago next June. Promoter J J Gould insists on a Braddock Schmeling clash in June if New York boxing commission blocks the Garden plan. The Garden aims to control the heavyweight title and a potential million dollar gate, while legal and publicity tensions rise.

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Cox Brown Meeting Delayed Indefinitely

The Tracy Cox-Wilacd Brown boxing match scheduled for Monday at Walkathon arena has been postponed indefinitely. A falling wall scraped Greta Garbo's dressing room at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer but did not frighten her. the damage was limited to broken bric-a-brac in the room.

Cox-Brown Tracy Cox-Willacd Brown Walkathon Arena Garbo Greta Garbo Camille Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer

Demille Considers Randolph Scott for The Buccaneer

Frequent talks today between Randolph Scott and Cecil B. DeMille sparked reports that Scott is being considered for DeMille’s next film The Buccaneer. The discussion centers on Scott’s potential casting and fit for the production.

Randolph Scott Cecil B. Demille Scott DeMille

Wrestlers clash in St Josephs charity Walkathon event

Alf Johnson is billed to wrestle Frank Brown in a special match at the Walkathon arena, part of a benefit for Datlon flood sufferers. Promoter Harry Coffman also signs Gil Damiestia and Gorilla Macias in other bouts, with Scotty Dawkins and Andy Chikes set for later showdowns as UT Texas coach Clyde Whitefield announces new athletic approvals. Oregon-based referee Bill Hayes from Indiana noted for Texas Relays officiating.

Alf Johnson Walkathon Arena Frank Brown St. Joseph's Ska Scotty Dawking Harry Coffman Gil Damiestia Jack Warmer Drevyn Gorilla Macias Juan Humberto Albertn Ganypos EP Paso Hatchet Man Doug Wreeff Elis Bashara Scotty Dawsins Austin Andy Chikes Eist

Bible calls spring drill for Longhorns in 1940

Austin ed reports Texas Longhorns football drills begin February 23 and run four weeks. Captaincy to replace Homer Tippen after he becomes ineligible. Seniors listed eligible include Hugh Wolfe Henry Mitte meyer Jud Atchison Howard Terry O King and Ray Keeling. A B squad to be formed for additional games and one open practice day per week for spectators. Also notes Katharine Rawls set 50 meter breaststroke record 39 seconds at Miami Biltmore pool, breaking Agnes Geraghty’s 1925 mark.

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Adolph Kiefer the shy champion of water polo and dreams

Chicago February 1 4 Adolph Kiefer the 18 year old backstroke swimmer dominates headlines with Olympic Berlin 1936 glory in mind yet plans a life beyond swimming He excels under coach Brauninger at Lake Shore A C and aims to swim for Texas while exploring other talents He overcomes shyness through travel public speaking and varied interests including food music and dance

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Meyers Attacks Officials After TCU loss to Baylor

Texas Christian coach Leo Meyers accused officials of indifferent calls after a 21 19 defeat by Baylor. Officials Rigey Sears and Ab Curtis defended the officiating as Meyers questioned consistency, while Ralph Wolf of Baylor cited overall improvement and said officiating did not decide the losses. The Southwest Conference standings shift as Baylor’s setback affects race margins.

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Fast Whistle Gets Rap in South

Nashville reports Feb 1 4. Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp blames slow southern basketball on bad officiating. He says public pays for games and referees dominate, urging faster, smarter officials like those in the Midwest and East. Weather and climate hinder practice in the South.

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Arkansas Texas clash anchors weekend grid notes

Conference schedule highlights rapid results from last week include Texas Aggies beating Baylor 21 to 19 in College Station and Texas Christian defeating Baylor 12 at Fort Worth. Arkansas battles Texas at Austin with Texas A&M and TCU on the slate.

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Texas Conference Basketball Standings and Schedule

A scrambled recap shows Texas Conference standings and upcoming games. St Edward's and Howard Payne feature in midweek matchups with Brownwood and Waxahachie on the slate, plus Austin and Daniel Baker games on Friday and Saturday, including Trinity at Waxahachie and McMurry at Austin.

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College Basket Ball Upset Tops Unbeaten Streak

In AFEDANVILLE on February 1, AP reports Sant wars on college basketball string with 4 straight victories. The Plowbors defeated a junior college quintet 70 to 19, with regulars overpowering Hilishnea and Theerons in a dominant scoring effort.

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