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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1937
Page
5
Aligie Garcia's barnstorming University of Mexico cage crew will play in San Antonio on Wednesday night. It tangles with the International Clubman, the league painter team, in the double header near the Latin American all stars at seven oclock.
At Madison Square Garden the Westminster Kennel Club judged 3144 dogs from the United States Canada Germany and England across day and night sessions through Friday. Notable champions including St Margaret Magnificent Milsot O Boy and Dewet von der Starrenburg return to competition as Sealyhams German Shepherds and cocker spaniels vie for top honors amid 100 breeds.
County League standings clash as Somerseit Aeon Fin aims to upset Harlandale Indians to force a first place tie with Alamo Heights. Heights sits at six wins and two losses, Harlandale six and one with Friday’s game remaining. Tuesday night Harlandale routed Hot Wells 23 to 4 in the Aigclandale gym, while Indians seek a sixth straight league title and top seeding.
New York Giants announce Les Powers of Baltimore has signed a 1927 contract. Ed Madjeski, recently acquired from Kansas City, is sold to the Jersey City farm in the International League.
In a six furlong claiming race on a muddy track, Slavonia led early and held on for a win at 49.10. Aunt Myrtle closed well to take second with Premier also earning a share. Jockeys and trainers include W. Adams and G. Felkner, with purses noting a $420 show payout for Slavonia and $8.10 for place.
In a chaotic high pace race at Montane track, Over Rose narrowly defeats Blindfold with a strong stretch run. Jockeys and trainers push for high payoffs as bets favor Over Rose amid rapid splits.
In the fourth race for two year olds the field went to post at 325 with Buck On in the lead late. Many Stings surged to top the stretch run, overtaking AI Gold and MALL'S GOED as Buck On held second and AI Gold finished third with tight finishes for others.
Tech trails Brackenridge in the city high standings as the Mustangs clinch a title by beating Brackenridge. A Brackenridge win would force Tech to wallop Brackenridge next week while Linier defends to still claim the league crown. The Brackenridge game is set for Wednesday at Brackenridge gym.
College basketball results from Huntsville and nearby towns show numerous early season games. Stephen F. Austin and Texas teachers square off. North Texas and Houston Teachers tally points, with scattered scores from Missouri, Seton Hall, Temple, Bucknell, and others.
Dizzy Dean unlikely to be traded say St. Louis Cardinals officials. Branch Rickey, Cardinals vice president and general manager, stated Izzy Dean will not be sold and probably not before the season starts.
Victoria Junior College Pirates face Edinburg Junior College Broncs in Smith-Fischer Auditorium Friday and Saturday nights for the season finale. Edinburg brings a strong lineup as Victoria seeks a win to close the year.
Fort Sam five teams schedule midweek games in the Port Samtang league at Port XYUS. Station Hospital meets Twelfth Field Artillery at 7 o'clock, and Twenty Third Infantry plays Staff Troops in the second tilt. Tuesday night results: Second Medical Regiment defeats Twenty Third 27 to 21. In the other clash Staff Troops upset Ninth Infantry 29 to 28.
One of San Antonio's undefeated touch football teams, Randolph Officers, will host Kaufman Clothiers as the first game of the evening. White Houses Garage faces Jones Cafe in the second. Additional games follow, with White House Garage versus Fatman Clothiers and Randolph Medicos meeting Brack enridge Mustangs on Friday, plus Saturday night features Student Officers versus Public Service and Prassell Lasers versus White House Garage. The Liverly Deng team is undefeated, and all gate games will be played at Pedra Park in San Antonio.
The Junior Highs Trving's Glass B tagsers remained undefeated after a 20 to 9 win over Emerson on Wednesday at Emerson. Tving's team, beat only once this season, also topped Emerson C's 16 to 8.
Readable lines show scores from a bowling league event with Monte Carlo Tan and Southern Motors standings. Key results include Thompson 257, 697 series, Harlow and Hardesty high averages, and multiple 200+ games. Notable names: Ted Thompson, Smitty's Cafe, Monte Carlo Tan, Terminix Co, Southern Motors.
An old advert promotes Servag Hair Clinic offering hair restoration for balding men. It claims visible improvements with air supervised Servag treatments, money back guarantee, and easy payments. The copy mentions Dr Cueto and Crosley Radio, and cites addresses at 416 S. Texas Bank Blog and a Texas Bank Building location.
In Los Angeles at the Olympic auditorium Nestell, 191 pounds, stopped King Levinsky in the closing seconds of the tenth round to extend his professional knockout streak to four. Levinsky had earlier been floored and hurt, but Nes tell kept pressuring with jabs and power shots as the Chicago fighter faded.
A compact light classified notice highlights beauty products suitable for a Valentine party. Includes cosmetic items, fragrances, and grooming sets offered by local retailers. Details emphasize gift ideas and seasonal display opportunities for shoppers preparing for romantic events.
Classified ad fragment lists rentals at multiple addresses including 215 Weaver St and 244 Keller with notes on amenities such as modern finishes, private bath, and utility details. Mentions water, gas, and cold water, with references to nearby centers and garage/parking, plus contact notes.
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