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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1937
Page
8
A fragmented Alamo event listing shows purses including 40 and 50 dollars, multiple placings and riders, with times and names partially readable. The text references various competitors, jockeys, and show amounts, highlighting race outcomes and apprentice allowances amidst garbled OCR.
In the second race over six furlongs early leader Miauwee Valug won by a neck with My hall ge%3 in second and ey in third. Purse paid out Haward Ga 1250 and Gay Bill 4.40 for a strong stretch drive by Howard G who outfinished YY Bill after a fierce finish.
In a crowded claiming event Holy Doon led after five and a half months, holding position early before tiring. Count Cotton chased from a late start, closing steadily but unable to pass the winner, with final placings showing Holy Doon fading and Count Cotton finishing strong.
Fourth race six furlongs claiming event with Trouper, Bulstrode, Parva Stelle among notable finishes. Winners paid $22.00 exacta, $4.90 show. Bulstrode and Parva Stelle also paid in the placings. The race saw Trouper move to the lead then fade, while Parva Stelle challenged and tired late.
In a mile race at the track a nervous Lady surged forward to finish strong after early contention. Other entries included Trystertarry Wark and Shotely Lied, with finish times and betting payouts listed. the event featured brisk betting and notable performances from multiple runners. At Woodstock Virginia a swimming event saw Albert Jacobson set a national Scholastic record with the 100 yard breaststroke clocking 1 53.
The Walkathon arena hosts a rough showcase led by Mexican masters Gorltls Macias and Juan Humberto in a grunt-and-groan style. Coffman promotes Doug Wyecott and Ellis Tashava in a semi final as local contenders from Georgia Tech and beyond.
The Associated Brass notes Kurby Raney from Goinsville winning a $840 race at Tyemeal Park on January 7. The 5 year old son of Open Indian has five wins this season, with notable placings by Prince Dusit and American Prince. Also mentioned are Muston Wainer’s $950 prize and 38 second race era, plus Derby contenders at Oaklawn and Hialeah Park with horses like Blue Larkspur progeny and Roman Soldier.
Yesterday's Explanation references Cain son of Adam believed to settle in Selstan Persia after fratricide, with a tomb at Uluk Abate now a sanctuary for fratricides. It also recounts five Park and Tuford employees in New York City stacked long service from 1868 to 1881, with varied roles.
The American Legion prepares for the Junior baseball tournament with half a million boys, forming 39,000 teams across 10,000 communities. The season runs June 30 to August, culminating in a junior world championship. The 1937 guide expands age eligibility to under 18 by March 31, 1937 and reshapes recruitment zones by class.
An International News Service photographer captured Bernie Masterson of the Chicago Bears scoring against the Green Bay Packers at Gilmore Stadium in Los Angeles. The shot features a staged still life pose by Reserve Bill Lopox in a cowgirl shirt and Empire Morrie Morris as a traffic cop, while other figures fade from emphasis.
Nor man Bright of the San Francisco Olympic club has submitted his entry to defend his title in the A A U national indoor championships at Madison Square Garden on February 27. He previously set an American citizens record with a 15 minute indoor 3000 meter run last winter.
San Prangcieco February reports say DL Maggio of the New York Yankees has returned an unsigned 1937 contract after receiving it. The San Francisco Trallan, who batted .223 last year, declined to discuss terms, claiming he was advised not to speak. Tony Lazzeri seeks 16,000 for 1937, 4,000 more than offered, while Burgess Whitehead is close to signing with the Giants as the team works to complete eight remaining player contracts.
The San Francisco Missions and Seals will back Tucson entry in the Arizona-Lexas league. Veteran pitcher Harry Krause and Mission coach from last year lead a squad mostly made of young players signed by the two Pacific Coast League clubs. San Francisco teams aided the Class D entry for years and sold Southwest-developed players to the Majors.
Lawrence Feb. 3 The Kansas athletic board announced Olea Presnell former Nebraska athlete and Ralph L. Conger former Fort Hays star as freshman football coaches. Conger will replace Hargiss as freshman mentor while Hargiss also handles B team duties and scouting.
Geach Irvin Marlin's Alamo Heights Mules beat Harlandale 36 to 18 in a Bexar County league game at Laurel Heights gym. Abel Gonzales led with 17 points as South San Antonio, tied for second, lost to Heights 40 27. injuries and lineup changes affected both sides.
Jake Schaefer of Chicago broke the American billiards high run record in 18.2 balk line play during a Strid academy match. He scored 113 points at the start of the final block, adding to an unfinished 15, to reach a 128 run and surpass rival Wille Hoppe who had set the earlier mark. Hoppe had earlier run 123 in Chicago, intensifying the battle.
Syracuse New York February 17 Ossie Solem recently named head coach at Syracuse University announces signing of Clarence Munn former head coach at Albright College Reading Pennsylvania and star guard at Minnesota in 1931 as the Orange assistant coach.
Braddock’s manager Gould travels to New York to press for the return of posted forfeit evidence as Braddock eyes warm up bouts ahead of a planned title defense. Commissioners doubt recovery odds and may set future steps with the 1935 champ idle since June.
Norman Hill of San Jose Calif suffered a spine injury while riding in the six day bicycle race at Broadway auditorium. An X ray showed a fractured fourth lumbar vertebra and he was hospitalized at General hospital. Dr Thor Wright said he may be unable to ride again for about a year.
Readers are teased with a heated high school football rivalry between Fredericksburg and Letner and the ongoing Herrera Andrews tensions. The piece notes past officiating clashes, nickname origins, and the anticipation of future matchups, with plans for expanded sport-section coverage next November.
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