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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1938

Page

4

Brooklyn Stars Refuse Big Offers for Mungo from Cubs and Others

Brooklyn's baseball club spurned offers around 200000 in players and cash for pitcher Van Mungo from the Cubs, Cardinals, Pirates, and Giants. The Cubs led with a 76,000 cash sum plus Lon Warneke or similar, but Brooklyn held firm.

Davis J. Walsh New York Brooklyn Chicago Cubs van Tingle Mungo St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates Larry MacPhail Mingo Cubs Clarence Rowland Medwick Lon Warneke St Bitseman Johnny Mize Pepper Marlin Paul Waner Pirates Iyns Thue Giants Hal Schumacher Wrdly Berger Cash Theie Posh Unis Lonnie Frey the Collins Clyde Shaun Doe Marty Tut Stallback Carl Reynolds Carl Davis Roy Parnes

Seabiscuit Plot Arises In Santa Anita Handicap Fight

A chaotic report from Los Angeles claims a plot by Eastern interests to distract Seabiscuit in the Santa Anita Handicap. A suspect was escorted to the California Arizona border as investigators probe the alleged scheme.

Los Angeles Santa Anita Arena Seabiscutt S. Howard Squarte California Arizona

Officials Buy Deer Fined in County Scandals

In a Dallas county incident officials seized deer and faced fines amid a broader state probe. District Attorney Baron Pills was said to have been informed of the plot, with suspects arrested early this month and one choosing to leave the state rather than face charges.

Auetin Fey Insi Karte Department Hee Tonny Re Variderwert Coney Parlor Poadl Wok Tartian Nalias County Nad! An Dallas Sonuby Baron Pills Tha Miin

Baylor Faces Arkansas As SWC Opener In Fort Worth

Baylor seeks top U S southwest conference standing as it clashes with Arkansas in Fort Worth to determine early control and momentum. Texas Christian eyes a late surge after mid term exams, while Baylor aims to solidify a strong defensive showing against a stubborn Arkansas roster.

Fort Worth Baylor Avith Arknagar Wits Texas Chvdstian Rkting Texas Christin

League Spotlight: Thternations upset Duncan Field in Brackenridge gem

The Thternations, last year’s city champions, upset Duncan Field 3-28 in a Brackenridge gym doubleheader. Clubmen’s Joe Rodrigues led with 10 points as International defended against Andy Griotti, while Sabina Brewers crushed Sugar Bowl 88 to 42 behind Dietzel 25 and Relish 19.

Bark Duncan Field Brackenridge International Lhey Andy Gbriotti Joe Rodrigues Twinou Sabina Brewers Sugar Bowl Crew Carl Dietzel Glen Fagish Dietzel Brown Sahingy R. Reynolds Tovny Kinin C. Whithaw Abe Benin Ain Ohrichtt F Toms Hietormall Flores Benavides J. Ronrigner Tefvenis Wibhamaeaih Withers Searan

Busy Week for Girl Goalers at Local Courts

The girls’ basketball team faces a packed slate with practices and games at local venues. Highlights include a Wednesday double-header and weekend events featuring teams from Marina, China Grove, and Kingston.

San Aetonio China Grove Marina Lea Kingsbine Browlles

Field Trial Season Opens Wednesday at Ausths

Field trial season opens Wednesday with the Cayitol Pield Trautehck at Ausths. The Sealy Tex as bird dng field ltl senior Wednesday with HS Hite and Loe eins of B A Skippernese Palfurring. a miner at Sal Anteute age will cenpele.

Ye Goode Olde Dayes and Local Sports Highlights 1977

In 1977 Marqia Pape urged a public tennis court plan at Olisosé Leanis in San Antonio. Alamo Downs hosts saw Sta yders and Youngsters contest, with Pierson and Calvert each scoring, while 10 events and local athletes including Jusehlisey and Brackenridge high players are noted among day’s top performers. The piece recalls earlier eras, including 1928 and 1918 sports figures and a Presbyterians School basketball title victory, with community leaders and officials highlighted.

Marqia Pape Agate Tres Courla San Artessio Alamo Downs Aft Alamé Downs Leroy Pierson Ban Hadtonid Melby Calvert Dyatt Pierson Calvert Thomas J. Dixon Oyner Sue Springs Uncle Sani First Presbyterians St. Mark's Frank Eben

Beaumont Signs Earl Caldwell's Brother Becomes Texan Leaguer Prospect

Clyde Caldwell, brother of pitcher Earl Caldwell famed for the San Antonio Misalons, is linked by the Beaumont Tex Yorker to join the Texas Baseball League. A former Army man, Caldwell plays outfield after stints with the Browns and San Antonio, aiming to return to Texas ball this season.

nHother Galdwell Clyde Caldwell Earl San Antonin Alls Browns San Arelfonso Art Ty Tororito Internationa League Tarento

Seabiscuit in Running Form and Local Basketball Scores

Seabiscuit showed strong running form in Los Angeles amid shifting conditions while a separate Kentucky game saw Johnson City defeat Kerrville 22 to 2. Landay led the Antlers with 17 points as Johnson City built a 9 to 8 halftime edge, with Frank Dish among top scorers for the visitors.

Tomnson Kerrvilld Johnson Ini Tinker Che Rome Landay Foewards Che Gine Joffson City Frank Dish Antinr Lorward Tioyans

Sunday Schools in thin division clash at night

Local churches contend in the Moretny division with Woodway Methodist cutting ahead by defeating Almno Methodist. Trinity Baptist and First Evangelion! post decisive wins while other teams struggle. players such as Galindo and Trinity’s W. Smith feature in the day’s results and standings.

Sudday Pakes Gyi Baptist Temple St. Loutia Westminster Presbyterian Inkes HHS Baptist Woodway Methodist Mitey Foxes Iwi Atrinity Baptist Chris- Hay Tion Evangelion Mackberry Street Methodist al UN MA Shenewps Terah Wesialina Moreh Pan Aina Berpimeton Wiynee Wing Ewangemedy Mackberey Holwankey Ainecy Medvick Wo Bey Stephen Thatamada Unek Heres Akowsky Wadi Sanans Giher Galindo A Trinity W Smith Roterogy Anavin Seaver Tenamnic

Shreveport Fans Offered Baseball Stock

In Shreveport Louisiana the owners of a local baseball venture approved offering stock to the general public at 101 per share. A mass meeting led by the president of the company discussed plans to raise about 36 000. Drivers pledged 18 000 toward debts, aiming to launch ownership this year.

Sureveport Shreveport Waeeball Tang Guerstock Inice Vey Wwagna Onent Rommeren Bastiesa Gor Henerat

Armstrong Fights Old Sparring Mate In Los Angeles

In Los Angeles on February 1 a 10 round bout features champion Money Armstrong facing former sparring partner Chalky Wright. The match headlines a crowded card with 10400 spectators expected at the Olympic Auditorium as betting centers on whether Wright can upset Armstrong.

Los Angeles Phoy Sr Guimur Homicide Armstrong Chalky Wright Wheller Wright Hollywood Mail al Jolson Acdstrang Mac West Timousian

Vines Leads Perry Again In Tennis Exhibition

In San Jose on February 1, Eteworth Vites defeated Fred Perry 63 8 4 to move to six wins against five. Berkeley Dal won the preliminary singles over Walter Seuisr. Vines and Seojoc won the doubles 6 6 4 7 5.

San Jose Calif Eteworth Vites Fred Perry Berkely Dal Walter Seuisr Vines Seojoc Aefenbays Bell

Army League and Medical Regiment Face Twenty Lot Infantry

In a Tuesday night clash at Park Sam Howson gyi, the Army League and Medical Regiment beat back Twenty Lot Infantry, led by Porward Ver how Christie and Randolphi field. Brown and Oliver starred for the Army unit, while Kelly Geld stood out for Lut linn hospital in a 36 to 20 showing.

Medical Regiment Infantry Ube Toop Sam Howsongyi Lyogue Pennnes Wight Randolphi Porward Verhow Christie Steed Nuh Sale Ley Randaipl Kelly Geld Lutlinn Hospital Brown Oliver I Fanny Witlanbin Paiva AL AL Eitier

Four San Antonio boxers reach finals in Austin district Golden Gloves

Four San Antonio amateur fighters Stratman Glass Garay and Vargas earn finals spots at the district Golden Gloves eliminations in Austin. They advance to state finals in Fort Worth later this month. Glass earned a bye to semifinals. others posted decisive wins as fans packed the Austin Athletic Club.

San Antonilo Tom Stratman 3.C. Glass Romeo Garay Fernando Vargas Enestlay Witch Austin Delos Fineh Dr. Will Fort Worth Austin Athletic Club Stratman Fort Sam Holston Scrapner William Capps Garza K. O Joe Josephs Astin Vargas Pepp Dry San Antonio J.C. Glass Wweight Drew Manuel Dizon Jon Walls

Lutherans Defeat Shiner All Stars in Seguin Showdown

Texas Lutheran college defeated Shiner All-Stars 46 to 31 in Seguin on Monday night. Ray Federson led the Lutheran win with 14 points, their first straight victory. In the preliminary game, Lutheran Taps beat Shiner Cayyyneiches 25 to 21.

Lutherans Seguin Texas Lutheran Volege Muesday Shiner Ho &Gie Ray Federson Lutheran Bulldogs Shiner Cayyyneiches

Howell Recovers After Appendectomy in Birmingham

Alabama athlete Howell, linked to Dixie College, underwent an appendectomy at Vincent's Hospital in Birmingham last week. He arrived Sunday night, rests with family and medical staff, and will resume duties after recovery.

Howell Birmingham Mullard Dixie Alalan Rose Dowl Wesday Vincent Fegay Waters Thie Hospital Arizona Brain, College

Budge Signals Interest In Pro Tennis Offers

Don Budge, famed American tennis star, said he would consider pro tennis offers upon returning home after a long run of Wimbledon Davis Cup success. The California native, fresh from winning the Australian singles title, noted he cannot rely solely on past victories.

Adelaide Austrada Don Budge Amuari¢a Budge

Dodgers Give Cuyler Trial Tryout

New York February 1 Dodgers executive Larry MacPhail announced that Hazen Kiki Cuyler, a free agent, would join the Dodgers for a Southen tour as a trial outfielder. Cuyler says he has fully recovered from last spring's injury and expects to regain his 1956 form with speed and hitting.

New York Hazen Kiki Cuyler Brooklyn Dodgers Larry MacPhail Lodey Tag Dodgerr

City League Crowns Hit by Tobin Surveys and Omata Fraternity

Odd spellings suggest a high school or city league basketball night at Woodlawn gym. The Edgar Tobin Surveys beat the Public View quink 49-1, while Omata Fraternity edged Jewish Athletic Club 33-30 to stay second. Pine Conepcian beat Rapist Temple 29-27 in another midweek game.

Galin Pram Winer Dodgers Vepper Martin Warneke Jans Joel Edgar Tobin Omata Mondey Nigh Woodlawn Gym Ely Berview Jewish Athletic Club Second Pine Conepcian Temple

Team Golf Matches to Be First Association Move

The San Antonio Golf Association begins its first season with amateur team matches this spring. A big time tourney is planned but time constraints push openings to later weeks. Membership goals rise as weekly rounds are scheduled and new clubs form.

Ralph B. Baldwin Tody Laurney Guy Randolph E. DP. Hemphill Riv Ue Plaza Antal Baldwin Dob Wirtz Ed Farley Sant Gelatayt Randolph Pred Kelly Died Hiry BA. Barkseted Gerald Etch J. D.ormsby Walter Lagerquist Frank M. Lewi Gena Seng Chintles

Penn Names Crowther Head Coach For Penn Football Team

Philadelphia Feb 1 Youths step into Penn football frame as Crowther, 36, is chosen to lead the squad. George A. MuNer, Harvey Hayman and assistants O'Dell and Riblett bring experience from Harvard Pittsbury and City College of New York. Crowther comes from Harvard after roles at Pittsbury and Colgate with prior college coaching work.

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