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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1937

Page

16

Records Likely at Alamo Downs as Racing Fans See Fast Times

Down at Alamo Downs racing fans witnessed blazing speeds with several new records possible after Turning of Mestays card. Two standout horses Pomparagon and Slavonia posted near record times while close finishes marked the afternoon. Riding leaders were Robert Vedder and Johnny Adams as Daily Double paid 29.80 for the pair of Barney Keen and Any Chance. Attendance reached 2209 with Tuesday’s betting around 4000 below Monday.

Alamo! Downs Racing Tesday Sie- Vonla Finisic Rere Slavenia Shewhe Slavonia Robert Lee Vedder Johnny Adams Downs Bach Adams Critenpty Matt Charley Priice Billy Ned Downs Stil Ty Basil James Santa Anita Secant Daly Vedder Barney Keen Bob Barney Keen Jon

Unclear boxing results with multiple misread names

Boxing results show numerous garbled names and places including New York and Los Angeles. Outpoints and draws mentioned amid distorted text, with multiple fighters and locations unreadable.

Brackenridge Hosts Benefit Golf Tourneys For Women

Women golfers compete May 22 to 28 at Brackenridge Park in two benefit events. Men qualify April 3 to 11, women play full tourney the week of April 5. Proceeds go to the Texas Public Links Association. Mrs Lipscomb notes weekly handicap matches at San Antonio Country Club.

Texas Public Links Association Oroherly BR. C. Lipscomb San Antonio Fibh

Thompson to Star in Exhibition Golf Match at Brackenridge

Jinwny Thornsdtr the long hitter from the lees will join star professional golfers Lawson Little Hey ton Budth and Harry Cooper in an exhibition at Brackenridge park Thursday. A sound truck show at 1 00 p m will feature a 20 minute demonstration on how to play and how to walk the course. Afterward the pros will pair off for an 18 hole match with Thomson and Cooper against Little and Stulth.

Jinwny Thornsdtr Lees Spanachr Lawson Little Heyton Budth Harry Cooper O'Uiock Thomson Ano Cooper Little and Stulth

The System Editor notes and playful urban chatter

A fragmented editorial voice mocks a dated system, praising a character described as wisecracking and strong willed. It references betting, a bank total of 617.50, and several vivid, jumble-like phrases about people and events, including a sister and ReverHerat.

Luna Spence Set for Six Round Bout on Card

Spence Luna will box Manttet Law and Jack Young in a six round preliminary on the Tracy Coxe Willard Brown fight undercard at the Wallathon arena next Monday.

Manttet Law Jack Young Spence Treman Tracy Coxe Willard Brown Wallathon Arena

Perry and Vines Play Houston Tennis Match

Perry and Vines, top professional tennis players, meet in Houston for the seventeenth match of their tour. Vines, former American champion and Davis Cup player, has won nine of their encounters, while Perry, last year’s world double champion, trails seven to nine.

Houston Sliswoth Vines Fred Peny Tay Tray Sweether Aas Perry

Madigan Calm Amid Backers’ Threats At St Mary’s

Oakland dated report states Madigan, athletic director at St Mary’s College, remained unshaken by bondholders threatening a foreclosure sale of college properties. He discussed salary and football receipts, noting a $48,234 check from Fordham game receipts yet also facing $36,400 in commissions claimed by bondholders.

Oakland Toword Madigan Foathail Coreh St. Mary's College Beadhouiers Ikewire St. Mary's Fordhaw New York Drsad Cailedor

Lucchese Cup Finals Start at Miller Field Wednesday

Ranchito and Art Corps polo teams face off in Lucchese Cup rounds at Miller Field in Malton near town. The Wednesday match begins at 2 30 with the winner advancing to meet Wichita in the cup next Sunday. Wichita defeated the San Antonio Yellows 6 to 5 on Millur Ifela Tuesday.

Wichita Ranchito and Art Corps Malton Rooi Townay Miller Field Jeb San Antonio Yellows Millur Ifela

Sportlights: High school sports balance and city matters

Harold Scherwitz surveys how schools balance athletics with finances in Chicago and Houston amid calls to curb commercialism. He notes baseball’s role for younger players, debates Soldier Field use for big fights, and highlights local teams Jeff Davis and Marshall Junior High stars along with coach Pop Reddick guiding a core group toward college.

Chicago Sick Board Soldier Field Braddock-Louis Park Board Chicago Jeff Davis Marshall Pop Reddick Mesine College Fone Jack Shannon Bob Croucher Bert Baker Ray Zimmerman

Snark Breaks World Record At Hideah Park

Snark from Wheatley stable broke the world’s 6 1 2 furlong mark at Hideah Park in Miami Florida capturing the Kendall purse. The 4 year old dark bay colt clocked 1 15 4 5 to beat Gallant Knight’s six year old record by a margin of a few lengths with Fitton Dabtien guiding him. Count Morse, Higher Cloud were among the top finishers in front of 25000 spectators. Nine started.

Miami Fia Teo Gallant Knight Churchill Downs Fitton Dabtien Snark Count Morse Igher Cloud Futher

Race Track Wagersand Sideshows From Alamo Downs Notes

Mixed racing gossip from Alamo Downs covers bets on Merry Go Round Calilerboy and Col Goodnight, with Miss Webb in the sixth race and R Q Burns winning $1500. Basil James reduces his national jockey lead with California track victories, while Charlie Schultz returns from suspension and Princess Sylvia stirs ownership questions. Delegates to the International Society of Master Painters and Decorators attend the Alamo Downs function as trainers prep Bacon for the feature race.

Sam Godiva Calilerboy Col. Goodnight Miss Webb Firs R. Q. Burns Duceday Mrss Webb F. Tuner Gr Billy Meal America Iackay Basil James Sony Anitd James California Mose Sunms Uhat St. Mary's University Alamo Gowns Princess Sylvia The International Society of Alaster Painters and Decorators Suesty Alamo Downs

Thoroughbred Race Card with Mixed Entries and Purses

The Alamo Entries card lists multiple races with purses from 400 to 490, featuring numerous horses and odds. It details first through eighth races, horses’ names, weights, and assumed conditions, with weather noted as clear and race times around 1:44 for the 400 to 500 yard events.

Baseball Returns to Kansas as Spring Program Planned

Lawrence, Kan. baseball returns to the state after a five year absence. Prof W. W. Davin, chair of the athletic management committee, announced the spring program would be complete with the exception of wrestling.

Kansas Lawrence Kan Cargins W. W. Davin

Brackenridge coach Puckett fired amid hearing dispute

Brackenridge High School dismisses football and coaching staff veteran Gary Puckett after years of alleged absences and morale concerns. Principal Enos, Superintendent J.G. Cochran, and school leaders cited failure to appear for classes and broader school-system issues. Puckett claims no hearing was held and laments the loss of a second chance, while Bones Irvin steps in to finish the year as head basketball coach.

Gary Heer Thetwes A. Manor Puckett Brackenridge High School Sven Claud Kellam Sd&e Enos Stiles Brackenridge Lid S. Johbethre Thomas B. Portswood Gat J. G. Cochran Irvin Barlow Bones Fagle Printte Pal Sireessor Fuckett Hom of Education Bugsett Mink Thas Parkett Yestivdar Bones Tevi Ce Puckett Menefee Roe Claud Bellas Duckett Mensice Nate Pite Misick

Wooster College Cager Sets Scoring Record Pace

COLUMBUS Ohio Nick Frascella of Trenton leads the Wooster College cagers with a budding national scoring pace. He has tallied 207 points this season across 12 games, 286 points last year in 27 games, and eyed a 17 point per game finish. Wooster rides a five win, dozen game slate as Frascella chased the all time college mark.

Columbus Ohio Nick Prascella Trenton Robert H Many Lehigh University Frascetta Woosterstar Manys Froscella Many Proscella

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