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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1938
Page
11
Chinese football teams from San Francisco and Los Angeles meet for their third Rice Bowl game in San Francisco. Proceeds go to aid Red Cross workers in the Sind-Joparness conflict.
Steve Casey of Ireland defeated Louis These of St Louis in a two out of three falls match to become the World heavyweight wrestling champion. Casey lost the first fall in 29 minutes 25 seconds after entering the ring with bandages, but won the second fall in 11 minutes 45 seconds and the third in 30 minutes 16 seconds, clinching the title.
Fort Worth club business manager Devin Coombs announced signs involving Ed Greer a Cats pitcher and the sale of Johnny Corbett a young infielder. Greer 18 wins 15 losses last season arrived in Fort Worth after preliminary talks. Corbett a shortstop may move to Beaumont on a new 1998 contract.
The Texas Valley Baseball League, planning to implement Class D professional play, will meet in Alice at 1 p.m. Sunday in the chamber of commerce offices at Alice City Hall. Roy Brandenburger of San Antonio and President Guy Alrey will attend. the league’s scheduling decision remains uncertain.
February 12 report from St Louis outlines the Cardinals seeking a spring mix of positions. Terry Moore may get a shot at third base while Don Pagett and Don Gutteridge shift to new roles. The club also considers Mike Ryta as catcher and acquires John Cooney for the outfield, with Pepper Martin moved to center field.
SARANAQ LAKE, Feb 12. A one year old newcomer and an Olympic veteran battled for the lead in the North American spree skating championships on the second day. Tommy Smith of Wren and Eddie Schroeder of Chicago shared the lead with 30 points. Smith won the 22 yard sprint yesterday while Schroeder won the mile. Vic Roncehetti of Chicago and Allan Potts of New York had 20 points each, with Ronchold second in the mile and Potts gaining a second place in the 230. Jack Shinnion of Troy and Frank Stack of Sudbury were tied for third with 10 points. In the senior division Janet Milne of Batamic Lake and Helen Beahil of Fimhust led with 40 points each.
At Madison Square Garden the Westminster Kennel Club show narrows 3093 entrants to six group winners as Terriers seek a fifth Best in Show title. Final decisions come after judging across six groups including sporting, hounds, and non sportings. top contenders include Airedales, Shetland Sheepdogs, and English setters as the event nears its conclusion.
Royal romance late in Usc to Wing William Tont Ms Cand 1772 1893 he came to the throne in 185 and ruled five years. At 69 in 1799 dan fe du Love abdicated for love of a commoner Henriette d Oultremont aged 44 leaving throne to exile in Paris. He survived abdication three years, never regretting the step which affected Dutch subjects and shaped a future era.
Harold Scherwitz reports on the planned formal opening of a new gym at Woodlawn Hills on February 21, promising it will be a social hub and athletic HQ for the university. The feature discusses the expected impact on campus life, future sports, and events, including a test with West Texas Teachers College Buffaloes.
Kingsville February 2 The Anita Gertrudi fell trials closed with the crowning of a grand champion The open derby was held Friday Geld Dot owned by BD McMennels and handled by Jack Harper finished in flat place Wayatde Ruth owned by Eq and Jorey Sted man of Beaimont and handled by Qv Humphrey was second
Malone, released from the New York Yankees pitching staff, signed today with the Minneapolis Millers. President Mike Kelley announced the agreement, returning Malone to his original team and city in a move that strengthens the Millers' pitching staff.
Wichita Polo teams reach the final after a 12 to 1 win over El Rabchito at Acdington. Los Ranchers earned a bye to the title round as Hill Berry and Rube Goodnight led with multiple goals. Dodgers Williams and Wharton each scored twice, while practice games were scheduled for Saturday at 2:20 for Porsche and Miter fields.
Randolph led early but the Ramblers and Twenty-Third Infantry squad swapped the lead in a hard fought Friday game at Fort Hill. Final tied score 40 with key contributions from Kinney, Brown, and Vanioan as subs Daorai and Skerd added points.
Fight results feature bouts with fighters like Malinkay and Babara noted in scattered listings, many misreadings and broken names. The text shifts to college basketball, highlighting Arkansas vs Texas Longhorns, Texas A&M vs Baylor, SMU vs Rice, and Houston area reports with Heaton and Lockard among leading scorers as Arkansas maintains a strong league position.
Enthusiasts and eight team representatives from Southern Pacific Duncan Field Sa Linas Highland Megis Frency's Motor Coach Union 864 and a Lean sponsored by Aike Nonl gathered under Gene Seng to discuss City Major league baseball membership. Attendance included Dutsuiove wis alowed Aresicdestt of the Loop as a guest.
Birger and Sigmund Ruud of Norway head the field for the Central United States championship meet held today after weather delays. The event, part of a larger ski competition, faced postponement due to a strong wind and heavy snow.
In Kingsville on Friday night St Mary's University of San Antonio edged Texas A and I Javelinas 21 25 to 15 14 with a rough checkerboard of fouls as Richter Gonzales and Sobrets led the Ratblers with nine points each while Petty paced the Regs with 14 in a tight game that saw multiple lead changes.
Fragmentary OCR text shows names and numbers, possibly box scores or race results, with references to players such as Patton Kawtmnan, Magann, Stoker, and a referee Ioan. Contains scattered team or event labels and unclear context, no coherent outcome or date detectable.
Jefferson Mustangs edge Austin Maroons 37 36 after two overtimes as Roscoe Mortis and Morrison lead late drives. Smith hits decisive jumper and Feld goals clinch victory in a tense gym setting with both teams trading leads throughout regulation.
One year ago in 1937 Port Bulls victory featured Tall Mag Dayen- Port mostly scoring. Arthur Veltman, ex San Antonio athlete, named manager for Ponca City Oklahoma, while Brackenridge led the way with strong defense and a 26 to 23 win. Ten years earlier 1928 Brackenridge beat Main Avenue Buffs 26-15 in a rubber game with Deal Datton starring. Twenty years ago 1913 Horinndate’s Bexar County champions defeated Aino Holghts 31 to 8 with Yale Smith and Clarence Williams among the scorers.
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