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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1938

Page

4

Gehrig and Yankees Owner Fail to Agree on Terms

New York February reports a deadlock as Lou Gehrig and owner Colonel Ruppert reject a $38,000 offer and seek about $42,000. Joe DiMaggio holds out for $40,000. Ruppert remains firm on $55,000 for Gehrig and $2,500 for DiMaggio. DiMaggio returns to New York after a brief discussion.

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Y' Boxers in Austin Bouts at YMC A event

Survivors from the Sal Adlon YMC A program travel to Austin for a state Golden Gloves divisional bout. Athletes such as Gav Antonie boys and Delos Finely lead a squad including Tom Stratman and Rico Giver with Wayne Wnnaki’s team facing Johnny Newell and Milton Webi. Events set for the Austin Athletic Club as boxers vie for national bids.

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Vince DiMaggio Signs Boston Deos Contract After Talks

In Boston on Tuesday Vince DiMaggio expressed satisfaction with his new contract terms, signaling a key move for the team. Reports from Yoakum note Shines 4 defeated Kemensky to win a county tournament, with a 44 to 0 scoreline skewing one-sided in the day’s play.

Vince DiMaggio Joe Boston Feh Hardour Wrather Jor Vince DiMagg Vince Yoakum Kemensky Youkim Sehendor Shilner

Wichita and Whites Play West Gotsh Life Por Laur uey

Wichita nine poison team to meet 10 goal San Antonio Whites Tuesday at Bailey Field in first round of West Coast Life por Laur uey. Roy Berry Wallis Heb min Robe Goodnigah for Wichita while Jack Lithhats Sean Hass captains for Waites. Brackenridge Park hosts Wednesday game featuring Ran cho with Tinster Wharton Bully Skids Dr Rayworth Willming Nules Evenger. Los Repuberos beat Shreveport in opener. Josh Lindumpy Knady reach semis. Burning scheduled finals.

Wichita San Antonio Baiiley Feld Roy Biw Berry Wallis Hebmin Robe Goodnigah Wichits Jack Lemons York Harold Berry Jeri Hook Waites San Antonio Pyeebootes Jack Lithhats Sean Hass Jon Goss Lieyt Bruce Sroth Ma Ej Ranehito Ariaglon Ab Brackenridge Park Tinster Wharton Buly Rayworth Willming Nules Evenger Rancho Los Repuberos Shrevepart Josh Ltindnpy Knady

Victoria win caps high school basketball title

Shawlyg Victacia High School wrapped St Joseph High School Plyers 28 20 to take the Myers ity basket ball championship. The Palit Wal der cvgere alan won the first game 18 11 with Gene Carter and Fernando among top scorers.

Victoria Victanita Shawlyg Phy Mek Hanis Victacia High School St. Joseph High School Plyers Walder Cvgere Alan Bame Gene Dynamite Carter Sroters Fernando IO Pets Stydascoi Ted Als

Javelinas to Play Baylor This Week in Conference Action

Singsville reports the Texas A&I Javelinas will face Baylor in a key Southwest Conference basketball clash next midweek. The team has met Texas A&I and Texas University opponents in prior contests, aiming for a strong showing at home.

Singsville Texan A T Javelinas Barket Vail Beam Wits Texas Aniiversity

Ye Goode Olde Dayes In 1937 San Antonio Cup

A historical sports item recalls 1937 events including the San Antonio Yellowjackets, Lib erty Rifle Club event, and a Texas gall tournament with attendees like Halph B. Baldwin. It notes scores, key players Sil Porter and Colon Weavdland, and mentions a canceled boxing show and a double-header win by Mona Evans.

Vockey Frink Grit Slamol Roemer Inter Sil Porter Colon Weavdland Witty Sam A Greenwell Xetty Fielg Annaynerd Mona Evans Cage Lenin Clarence Baldt Bloddard Smith

Brackenridge and Lanier Battle to Stay in Race

Brackenridge Eagles fight to avoid elimination in a key city high school basketball double bill facing Sidney Lamur Vokts. The Thomas Jefferson Mustangs and Tech Bulls clash as Brackenridge eyes a win to move from third place, while Lanier also presses for victory to keep pace.

Brackenridge Eagles Sidney Lamur Vokts Thomas Jefferson Musiines Neive Ofc Tech Bulls Brackenridge Run Earle English Jada Eagles Mbs Aotors Jeffs Jefferson Lanier Ico Victoriaus Prince Tle Bulls

TITLE GOES TO WHEATLEY Hi

Tar Phyllis Wheatley High wins the Alamo Athletic Association basketball title by defeating St Peter Claver 24 29 at Central Community gym. Wheatley rises above 30 teams in a two round robin schedule and claims the championship trophy. Wheatley faces Galveston next.

Phyllis Wheatley High Kehoof Alamo Athletic Association Central Community Gym St Peter Claver Wheatley Five Wheatley Galveston Jack Yates High School Bews

Texas Conference Schedule Teases Week of College Games

A garbled schedule lists Texas conference games across several campuses. Daniel Baker meets Michigan, Howard Payne hosts St Edwards, Trinity plays in Dallas, and Austin College faces Bayl or Brown's God amid midweek matchups with Abilene Christian and other Texas programs.

Texas Houthwesters Jl Auaten Tiewkas Daniel Baker Michhiting Jal Auilene Howard Payne St.edwade Ak Avelin Wednerlay—Townril Bone Austin Austin College Bieri Thursty Trinity Daltiet Hakee Brown'sgod Southiwesian Va Avene Christian A Lite Sajeesiay- Yer Baker

Lattimore Joins Pros In Willow Springs Golf Event

Rex Lattimore, once a local amateur, turned professional by winning cash first prize in Willow Springs weekly sweepstakes. In a field of 29, he posted a strong score while rivals Lefty Stackhouse and George King chased second place. Kingsville High claims lead in district hoop standings with a lopsided win as Corona Cniist Bucco slips.

Rex Lattimore Tong San Antonio Wecome Willow Springs Stick Lathimore Hay Lefty Stackhouse George King Ted Tes Stackhoure Fron King

DiMag Case Frameup Says Huston and Frameup Claims

Macon Ga February reports Colonel Huston, once owner of the New York Yankees, now dairy farmer in southeast Georgia, denounces DiMaggio salary dispute as a publicity stunt. He hints at interest in owning a Brooklyn club but says he is not very interested. Huston’s Butler plantation lies 1% miles north of Brangwith, Ga.

Macon Gay O Co L. Huston New York Yankees Georgia DiMaggio Moreing Guernsey Breeders Association Una Butler Brangwith, Ga

Hallahan to Join Phillies In 1951 Season

Philadelphia official Gerald Nugent announced veteran pitcher Hallahan will sign with the Phillies for the coming season after receiving his unconditional release from Cincinnati. Former Cardinal talent joins a right headed staff and veteran coach Syl Johnson in the Philadelphia bullpen buildup.

Philadelphia Wiliam A Hallphen Philadelphia National Gerald P. Nugent Phillies Yallahan Gincinnatt Tas St. Louis Cardinals Nugene Bucky Walters Pill ‘Jer Sylvester Johnson

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