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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1938
Page
7
A historical sports column critiques the jump ball era in basketball, arguing the center jump's speed and monotony harm players and fans. It reflects on changes by Dr. Natmitis and the shift away from spectacular jumps, noting teams like the Arkansas Razorbacks adapt with skillful play while younger players face strain.
The middleweight scene tightens as Glen Leo faces Fred Jaborlons in a twelve round contest at Madison Garden. Promoter notes a heated buildup with Apostoli part of the chatter, though final outcome unclear and terms unsettled.
The Edgir Jenny Aerial Surveyors remained unbeaten after a 43 22 Thursday night victory at Wood dawn gym. They lead the league with a one game left in the season needing only a win Monday to seal the championship. The Chala team trounced Public Service 40 18 Thursday to stay within reach.
McMurry Indians edged St Marys University 40 to 40 in a close Thursday night game at Center gym. McCarland led McMurry with 20 points while Gonzales and Cubriel of the Rattlers added 14 and 13 respectively. Substitutes and other listed players totaled points in a tight defensive contest.
The bout centers on Freddie Steele and Apostoli with Leo and Woods in the mix, as promoters and fans await if Apostoli can dethrone or match Steele’s reign. Lee’s recent beatdowns of Woods and Williams raise expectations for a strong heavyweight confrontation at the Garden, with possible rematches and terms hanging on tonight’s outcome.
Los Angeles report outlines withdrawals and contenders for the $5900 Santa Anita Derby and the $5000 San Vicente handicap as a strong field gathers at the track. Chief rivals include A C Companys San Egret and Myron Selzilicks Comb Wait with notable entries from Bert Harsuits Specky, and trainer Box Regarveys Tiger vies for top weight amid favorable track conditions.
Seattle report notes Madison Melver, a teenage swimmer, and her mother linked to a local power company figure as the Melver family is described as closing nicely today after a noted incident involving an international swimmer.
Newsroom chatter centers on Morris anticipated as general manager of Shreveport Sports Arena back in Texas League. Key figures Major B A Hardy and Gardner move to unify northern Louisiana clubs. Texas Relays planning and 1838 schedule adoption loom as major business items at Austin meeting.
Texas golf pro and Beeville country club manager Ditler exits his role at the county club and will be replaced by A. W. Raynohls of Laredo. The move follows Butler's prior duties with the FE and Neb organizations and impacts the Nash year plans at the convention center.
Feb 4 report: Coach doe Smartt plans to start Boovilto Hyg Trojans against Tal Geey- Nonnds in a Friday night cage tilt. Both teams seek a strong conference showing with key players to watch.
Doug Mills University of Illinois basketball coach discusses a case on limiting colleges enticing players before graduation. He cites a one semester suspension for Fatis Baton and questions about contracts for young athletes. A national conference committee and pro leagues consider actions to curb such practices.
Miami February reports show James V. Ten Eyck Syracuse veteran crew coach in Memorial Hospital under oxygen with chest pains and critical condition after a heart attack. Doctors declined to comment on his prognosis or recovery.
The West Coast Life polo trophy will be contested this week in San Antonio with Jack Laphan’s Sin Antonio Blies favored. Don Grossinger, tournament manager, expects Saturday or Sunday play at a central venue with a handicap format. Houston Polo Club Southwestern champions may join, inquiries noted for March Southwestryn event.
Sarasota reports players wintering in Florida credit golf with sharpening their batting eye. Paul Water, former sourth ball links champion, says rhythm in golf improves swing and avoids injury. Lloyd Water, JoJo White, Gerald Father, and Dizzy Dean note golf aids endurance and focus. others caution it may not directly boost hitting.
Weston's 701-Game topped Light Pinmen with scores of 243 214 and 244. Billy Weston of the J A Dess team in the Business Men's League led Perday’s Alamo Recreation high score efforts. Weston guided his squad to a three game win over the San Antonio Light in a yearlong league competition.
iS. A. Hunter wins the shooting prize awarded for deer hunting. Janes C. Paster of 408 West Kismere and A. R. Hunt of Oyiredo were noted winters in the content. Us taxidermist Tom Foster turned in a 19 point rack to take the prize for the plggest ee ald Hunt's lb-saint species won the prize for the Lest fra. Judges were Charley Barbera, Fae Chief JG, Saran, and Judge John S. Onion.
Patty Berg, from Minneapolis, defeats Mrs. Jameson of West Palm Beach in a 19 hole final at Punta Gorda for the Miami Hill women’s tournament crown. Berg previously edged Dorothy Kirby 4 and 3 in the semifinal while Jameson beat Kathryn Hemphill to reach the final. Berg seeks her third title in the event, having won in 1937 and 194? and adds a dramatic win in Florida.
Teams including Montreat, St. Louis, Kansas and Chicago feature in tonight's schedule. Scores noted for several matchups with national and regionally televised events. Players listed include standout scorers and goalies across the American leagues.
United States amateur hackey team notes progress as Tommy Farr aims for a comeback bout with Max Baer planned for March 11. Baer expected to arrive from California to finalize terms for the title bid, with Farr seeking a rematch after previous defeats. Also reports the death of Idaho athletic commissioner D Amanhiser at 66.
Los Angeles announces the purchase of Stemund Jakucki a right hand pitcher from New Orleans Wis after a prior stint with St Louis Browns. He posted a 12 win 13 loss season for the Pelicans last year and had started with Galveston in the Texas league before finishing with New Orleans in the Southern Association.
New York a Feb 4. Michael B Donovan 58 former Highlanders shortstop and early Yankee, was accidentally shot and killed by his friend Joseph Courtney 62 ex light heavyweight, guards for Consolidated Edison. Courtney drew his handkerchief to retrieve a payroll slip on the ninth floor, weapon discharged fatally wounding Donovan in the neck and brain. policy absolved Courtney.
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