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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1938

Page

11

Apostoli Fought Lee as Narrow Victory Stirs Upset Hopes

Fred Apostoli, a top middleweight, barely defeated Glenn Lee in a Madison Square Garden bout. The fight featured near upsets as Apostoli’s sharp right hands and Lee’s rallies created tense moments, but Apostoli secured the decision amid a lively crowd of 10,000 and a $32,085 gross.

Davis J. Walsh New York Fred Apostol Glenn Lee Edison Web Fred Yeferes Arthur Donovan Lee Rich McPartland Marty Monroe Madon Square Garden Apostasi Europe Marcel Thil America Freddie Sterley Fay Apostoli Apostol Ascend Frederic Iain

Washwoman Wins Golf Title Again in Manila Open

Manila Feb 5 For the second time in three years a washwoman A Filipino named Capati captured the women s open title beating an American field Dominga Dominga won the low medal prize with a 260 total and led a strong lineup after starting golf on a sugar estate course showing long drives and steady scoring despite a late start in the sport.

Manila Chanmnion Husky Trominga Capati Dominga Galt Gulf Course

Chicago Cubs Trade Rumors Stir Packed Lazzers Lineup

Wordy clipping reports Chicago Cubs discuss selling Linus Frey to Cincinnati Reds and rely on Tony Leezers and Dagzers as parts of a reshaped infield. Charley Grimm plans use of Billy, Mesner, and Roy Henshaw as he retools roster with Dodger trades and White Sox rejected rookie inclusion.

Chicago Linus Frey Wility Chicago Cubs Cincinshall Reds Charley Grimm Tony Leezers Yankee Dntor Bhoristop Billy Urges Stanley Hacker Dagzers Cub Trey Wis Pilcher Roy Henshaw Woody English Brooklyn Dodgers Grimm Steve Mesner Loy Angeles White Sox

Freshmen to Meet San Antonio Junior College in San Marcos

Bobkittens from Freshmen team under coaches Frank Gynsberg and George Vest prepare for a Saturday night clash in San Marcos with San Antonio Junior College. Expected starters include Lester Topperwein Boerne at forward Brents Broyles Humble center Garey Lomax Manvel guards plus Thomas Bayley Gary Munford top forwards. Several players including Bayley Munford injured may miss action.

Bobkittens S.A. Junior College San Marcos Texas San Antonio Junior College San Antonio Lester Topperwein Boerne Brents Broyles Garter Lomax Humble Mautee Hoffman Manwellet Thomas Bayley Gary Munford Douglas Henson Ban Crwards Toppetweln

Freisinger Breaks World Record in Davos Skating Opener

Neo Freisinger of the United States set a world mark in the 00 meters at the world championships in Davos as the event opened. Norwegian Engnestanger won overall with 44.6 seconds, edging Freisinger who clocked 41.9 for the best U S time. Engnestanger's former record was 42.3.

Davos Switzerland Neo Freisinger United States Engnestanger Feefeinger Engnesianger

Wise Prince Beats High Time at Hialeah in Tight Finish

Racing notes report Wise Prince narrowly defeated High Time by a head at Hialeah Park with Eddie Arcacaa on Wise Prince for his nineteenth win this season. Trainer Henry McDaniel resigns from Benjamins Stormont stable, while Gary Winfrey pursues the $500 prize money and leads second-day turf standings. About 300 horses prepare for Oaklawn and Arkansas meets, with Woolford Farm pacing the field and notable horses like Exterminator among longstanding connections.

Associated Press Rollis Mra G. HL Bmick Sycay Inny Frilx Spatoii Wise Prince Uenon Hialeah Park Eddie Arcaca Prince Henry McDaniel Vetaran Anas HB. Benjamins Stormont Stable McDaniel Rixarded Hea Bean Ho Arort W. 3. Kilmer Gary Winfrey Monay Unt Roo Higleah Park Gen Jones Ialner Woolford Farm Winfrey Tones Han Winnoy Armonk ArkAnnas Mry Ethel V. Mabert M. Waolt'a

Konetchy To Pilot Brownsville Club In Texas Valley D

Brownsville fans welcome Ed Konetchy to manage the Brownsville entry in the Texas Valley Class D league. W W Ely, president, announced Konetchy who, at age 34, brings a major league past and star status from Hart Worth to lead the club after a long major career.

Konetchy Brownsville Ebrownsville Free Ed Konetchy W. W. Ely Hart Worth

Klein and Mueller Sign With Phillies

Gerry Nugent president of the Phil Mes announced Klein and Mueller signed contracts for the 1838 season. Klein is an outfielder and Mueller a second baseman. The report notes Klein and Mueller are identified as Phillies players for the upcoming year.

Klein Mueller Phillies Philadelphia Gerry Nugent Phil Mes Chuck Klein Emmett Mueller Mexas

Lanier closes in on Jeff Cagers in city basketball race

In a high school basketball clash at Central Gym the Lanier Volts defeated the Ban a Aftonio Tech Bulls 46 28 to move within one game of the first-place Jefferson Mustangs. Tony Cardona scored 23 points to set a season high, with Joe Martinez and Wallace Groksmark adding key support as Lanier tightened their grip on the city title race.

Iittle Tony Cardona Ridney Lanier Volta Aftonio Tech Bulls Lanier Jefferson Mustangs Central Gym Vokts Brackenridge Cardona Tithe Tan Eagle Oya Tony Volts Tony Rodriguez Tanler Bob Kinney Wisitlock Zander Jefferson Stars Cartons Tiny Joe Martinez SrUst Wallace Groxsmark Tech Alow Cardone Gonzalna Aartinen Reyna Tomblin Graavmuel Bononn Lawcenca Dalat Joy Bhoka Inlaedd Fes Gonrdlee Saldana Honoan Graasemuck Ape Fania Ang Engeess

Blind historian William H. Prescott’s struggle and craft

The text describes Prescott, born 1796, who lost sight in one eye and then both, yet pursued a career as a historian. It mentions a writing instrument with brass wires and paper used by the blind author to compose works on Spain, Mexico, and Peru, highlighting his perseverance amid disability.

Ass Turan William H. Prescott Everat Aga

College basketball scores from scattered games and mismatched names

A rough column lists numerous college basketball results with many OCR errors. Teams such as Baylor, Texas, Stanford, Oregon State, Southern California, Utah, Montana State, New Mexico, and Colorado Mines appear alongside garbled names and stray figures, presenting a jumbled snapshot of a multi-game scoring roundup.

My the Associated Brose Baylor Texan Arkatsan Texas Christian Temple Fenn State St. Join’a Brooklyn Dako Colorado Waoming Stanford California Oregon State Washington Toyata Chicaray George Wasington Laoyoln Los Angeles Southern California Mississippi State Missigalon Gamsing Marquetta Utah Colorado State Denver Montana State Greefey State New Mexico State Arizona State Rempel New Mexico Dantat Baker Auntiy College McMurry Southwestern Tylep Junior College Sacksarville Lan

Hoyle and Wilsary Lead In Willow Springs Golf Tourney

Mrs G Hoyle and Bara J Lee Wilsary finished first and second in the Blind Honey tournament held Saturday by the San Antonio Women's Golf Association at Willow Springs. Scores counted on 12 of 48 holes with handicaps. Hoyle posted 10 16 85 and Wilson 67 1. Eighteen women golfers competed.

G. Hoyle Bara J. Lee Wilsary Willow Springs San Antonio Women’s Golf Association Soarés Hoyt Wilson

Clark Griffith Says Yankees Can Be Stopped

Orlando Florida February 5 The Washington Senators owner Clark Griffith argues the New York Yankees may be beaten in the American League pennant race noting bad breaks on the park and suggesting Detroit and Cleveland could have challenged if not for their own failures He says the Yankees are a strong team but beatable.

Clark Griffith Orlando Fis Yankees Washington Senators New York Detroit Cleveland

Kinney Shines at Schreiner In Mountaineers Victory

Kinney of San Antonio led Schreiner with 20 points from the guard position as the Mountaineers defeated Texas A and I 41 to 23. Schreiner teammates Hatcher, Langlais, Cox, Eaker, Kigell and Blancon contributed in the win over the Javelinas, with A and I’s Ahrens scoring 14 and Jarvis adding guards.

Kerrville Bob Kinney San Antonio Schreiner Cage Mountaineers Texas A. and I Baturday Agleht Sclelner Hratcher Langdais Forwarda Kinney Venter Moard Suman Jobs Cox Eaker Kigell Blancon Texas A. and Petey & Ave Aelulyre Torwmtde Ahrens Jarvis Land Gailles Suba Rest Grimes Dillon

Ten Eyck Reported in Better Condition at Hospital

Physicians announced James Yen Eyck veteran cross coach of Syracuse University in improved condition after a heart ailment. Doctors said the chances of recovery are very good. Eyck had been in serious shape, requiring oxygen at Jackson Memorial Hospital, and his status has occupied fans since he fell ill a week ago. Notre Dame trackmen opened their season with a 74 to 30 win over Marquette, in Notre Dame, Ind.

Ten Eyck Notre Dame Ind Marquette University

YMCA Cagers Friday Night Barat Ball Recap

fragmented OCR summary notes a YMCA basketball night with players Nat Carter Shay Fe game and others including Kell Alamo Frost Rocha Vane Tualaner Sipe and Frank Brest Rhoden Cave, mentioning scores and positions in a rough roster-like fragment.

BARAT Ealmam Tame Nat. Carter Shay m—Kell Alamo Iy Lima Sie Ey Frost Ta” AL Ponak Inatinger Ef Rocha Drotharn Winer Vane Fisyder Blavergs Ali Frank —Brest Rhoden Cave

Kennel Club OKays Dates for Texas Show Circuit

The San Antonio Kennel Club announced Texas dog show circuit dates at a Friday meeting. President Henry Ceiayn and show committee chair John A. James seek the best judge for the San Antonio event. Circuit dates include Wichita Falls October 12-18, Dallas October 15-16, Fort Worth October 18-14, San Antonio October 22-23, Galveston October 23-26, and Houston October 29-30.

San Antonio Hines Galveston Wichita Falls Dallas Fort Worth Houston

Three Schools Added to State High School Football Class A

Austin Feb five CINS Texas Theschoolia league announces three additions to Class A high school football: Lamesa joins District 1 Odessa joins District 4 and Fort Worth Vera Uptal District 7, totaling 108 Class A member schools. No changes to district counts or boundaries aside from these three.

Austin Lamesa Odessa Fort Worth Vera‘Upttal Milax Shin No Ehangs

Army League Second Medical Regiment Triumphs 40 to 32

The Second Medical Regiment squad beat the Station Hospital Pit Rollers 40 to 32 at the post gym on Friday night. Amox led with 18 points as the Medicos rallied from a second half deficit to secure a decisive win.

Hospital Pit Post Gym Pal Ratleys Medicos Amox Nightcar Uneps Medicon Kletnh Carrara Sullivan Stinson Parr Kramne Ful Roforn Gresham of Balkman Rabstts Mainz Rocky Guar Barnes Bidwards Pike Gtéicalar

1300 Cable Tolls and No Fight Yet

Chicago editors report $1300 spent in negotiations for a welterweight title match between Rosa and Sack Carroll in Australia. Promoter Charles Linas and managers Keta Joad and Sam Pian say talks are far from resolved as backers push for a deal.

Chicago Palooka Keta Joad Ubis Sam Pian Carney Hose Charles Linas Sydney Australia

Pearl Girls Go To Seguin

The Pearl Bravettes travel to Seguin on Saturday to face Texas Lutheran College. In Friday’s home loss to Taylor Green Devils Minnie Bohls led Pearl with 16 points while Virginia Cowell Caro Stevens and Zell Elmendorf added eight each. Emily Mylne slowed Taylor’s Kil Herry to eight, and Duncan Field Players beat Woodlawn Methodist 64 to 47 with 23 points from Day Wiggins. Bottomian club edged Hucksbury Street Methodist 88 to 21 on a 20 point burst by J Bravo.

Pearl Bravettes Seguin Texas Lutheran Colege Taylor Green Devils Woodlawn Gym Green Devils Brevettts Minnie Bohls Virginia Cowell Caro Stevens Zell Elmendorf Emily Myllne Punch Kilt Herry Taylor Duncan Plyers Woodlawn Methodist Day Wiggins Boltomian Club J. Bravo Hucksberry Street Methodist

Henry's Saturday leads Southwest Academic League after win over Lather Burbank

The Southwest Academic League standings shift as St Henry's carries momentum with an 18 to 45 victory over Lather Burbank at Brackenridge Court on Friday. Central defeated Tech DB 29 to 120 at Central, with St Henry's 10 shots and O'Leary directing offense. Notable players include Hodge B, Turbank, Humphries, and Schneider while subs Lomax and Bet raya contribute depth.

Henry's Southwest Academic League Lather Burbank Tania Brackenridge Court Central Tech Baysence Djeane Auboen Guarte Schneider Lomax Btordley

County Cagers Open Title Tourney at Brackenridge

Seven teams enter the Bexar County basketball race at Brackenridge gym with opening games pitting Hallandale against Edgewood and Somerset against Edison. Harlandale faces Als Amo Heights while Hob Wells draws a bye and risks meeting the South San Heights winner. Ray Keller returns for the Boncats as top contenders.

Brackenridge Gym South San Heights Jets Forson Brack Anridge Saturn Ray Keller Antonio Boncats Ils

Boxing Results Highlight Surprising Upsets Across Cities

The report lists a string of scattered results with fighters like Tony Musto, Los Angeles fighter Lew Jenkins, and Jackie Conway. It notes knockouts and decisions across venues from Dallas to New York, San Francisco and Detroit, with multiple bouts ending in technical knockouts or decisive wins.

Presa Dalign Tony Musto Dallas Preo Los Angeles Lew Jenkins Sweetwater Hebl Wweight Munte Chicago Jackie Conway New York Fred Apostoll San Francisco Glen Leo Nebraska Johnny “Narbara Lonfcago Sammy ”Rivé Detrott Fhe Minnéapolle Myles Marlines St. Paul Folly Wand Call Wally Hally Los Auketes Orville Deput Tard Windsor Beacon N.Y Bob Godwho Palin Beach

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