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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1937

Page

10

All Star Riders Hurt In Alamo Downs Afternoon

At Alamo Downs Dawnted rival riders Jackeys Johnny Agants and Franklin Tiee were in line to return after Adama spilled in the second race and Tiee dropped in a thundering field. Both were rushed to hospital with back pain and later transferred for X rays. A steward suspended M. L. Fallon for rough riding in the seventh race. A rare dead heat occurred in the program’s opener as Albert Beek and Nat Brave finished tied after a photo finish. Mutuels paid well with several long shots, survivors included Madame J and Strolling Home. Attendance was 3,483 with a handle of 59,615 dollars.

Alamo Downs Jackeys Johnny Agants Franklin Tiee Adanis Santa Rosa Hospital Aspending M. L. Fallon Nat Brave Albert Beek Ag Plare Heaver Somuly Menh Hat Alpert Beek Nab Bragg Cave Madame J Drastic Lane Melvin Calvert Robert Lee Vedder Siderwin Lynn Josuptieou Calvert Vedder Erwin Ach Josephson Wiltuel Attendanos

Wendland and Brown Tee Off in Brackenridge Park Match

Wendland and Earl Brown plan a Sunday tee off at Brackenridge Park in a drawn out afternoon match. Lorraine Nouns defends the title against Karl Kurth in a second Sunday afternoon pairing. Central Catholic enters the Dexar County Junior conference with a big 26 0 3 record and remains undefeated after a 26 0 3 win over Harlandale.

Wendland Browne Lonnie Wendland Earl Brown Brackenidge Park Lorraine Karl Kurth Brongay Young Houston Triunel Central Catholic E Dexar

Snoopy Sam and rivals set for Saturday at Norturnlane

Jumbled race report notes Snoopy Sam and two berries on Norturnlane, plusTwist two more on Someone Else in a Snoopy-Godila combo for Saturday. Alvnio Downs, Snoopy and higoil Tren add $2 to the capital Friday, losing on All Beck but Merry Go Re and pid $b. Bankrels 35390. Metro: $6¢ or Jus Her Hero stumbled, Jockey Johnny Adams not seriously injured, saved for Mee today after vet Dr. R. L. Riga examined Dessiie Lane, winner of Priday’s eighth race, a fullsprath to Senator Mike setting a new track record for mile and a quarter. Summit View stable owns Helong, Bennett Creven buys Apbren lice J. HE. Richard from George w. Pringle. yearling rider broke Walden on Stim Fire weeks ago at the local track. Princess Bet, a yearling filly, also changes hands.

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College Fives In Two Games In San Antonio

Two college basketball games were set for Saturday in San Antonio. San Antonio Junior College defeated University of San Antonio 41 to 34 at Brackenridge Friday, then at Brackenridge gym faced Texas Lutheran. U S A played St Edward's of Austin at Jefferson. both games began at an unspecified time. Stanly McCaskill impressed as a new guard recruit for the dayceer and George Finch contributed for U S A Sub.

George Finch Formic Node U.S. A San Antonio Suntory Hullmeyer

Yellowjackets to Play Academy Five Bt Anthony's

The Yellowjackets meet San Marcos Academy Cubs at St Anthony's Saturday night in a Northwest Academic league game. Litts foot 32 forlt points. Phyllis Wheatley Lions beat Yates of Houston 7 to 35 at Recreation Center while losing to Yates 20 to 21 in Houston last week. Troop 3 Wens. In Boy Scouts cage at St Mark's gym, Troop 2 defeated Troop 1 36 to 41.

Academy Five Bt. Anthony's Bowthwest Academic League San Marcos Exademy Cubs AL St Anthony's Arcena Fuencies L. M. Knowles Phyllis Wheatley Jerses Yates Houston Recreation Center Lions St. Mark's Gym

Sunday Schools Last Ninh Resolte Temple Texas Junior Winaion

Temple led Sunday schools in a Texas junior event with standings and names including Gormens, Ley Fe Wittenseenh, SiN, Lyne Moss, and participants such as Temple, Warda, Ree ate As. Bact 45 20 and Cameron Russell appear among scorers and officials. The report lists several players with scores and remarks on performances and times.

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Recreation League girls games feature wide margins and muddy lineups

In a Woodlake lakeside recreation clash Alamo Jewelry beat Sabinas Brewers 72 to 8 with Reeves 18 Lee 7 Schmipp 7 leading forwards Doss Milter Scarborough and guards. Sabinas defeated Fredericksburg 41 to 2 with Be Tetleg Pavelis and Mills among top scorers.

Alamo Jewelry Bia Sabinas Bridsy Girls' Recreation Rescue Woodlaen Lake Sym Alimo Arsbpe da Pobular Schinas Fredericksburs Alamo Reeves Lee Schmipp Doss Milter Scarborough Rejnharit Baeiney Erarvoroush Chhlpah Rico Rive i Regaldo Guarrera Gallard Arvadondo Sus Hinupons

Jeffs Mustangs Rout Tech to Highlight District Play

Jefferson Mustangs hammered Tech 95 to 21 to clinch a district berth as their league season ends. Bob Freeman led with 12 points while Mack Davenport and Johnny Salas added key points for the Bulls in a decisive loss that affects standings and marks the end of several players careers.

Packt Bulls Jefferson Mustangs Mustangs Southwest Texas States Teachers College Jefferson Tech Laerier Breckenridge Laehier Buffs Eagles Ben Kenway Whitlace Zander Jed Jeff Goalore Tebh Bob Freeman Mustang Goth Mack Davenport Johnny Salas Balas Daven- Bort Rowland Micke Eliis Parkins Tivy Kurrille Bech Salas I Lawrence Delrado Grasamack Smm Bo Veesseseyip Wid Michel. Carrol Biss Drummond

Cooper Grabs Houston Lead In Open Golf Tourney

Cooper surged to the lead in the Houston 3000 Open Golf Tournament as Doughty Flury and other pros posted scores amid windy conditions at River Oaks. Harry Lightower led by two shots over Byron Nelson with a 35 92 48 opening, while Harton Smith, Craig Wood and Henry Picard trailed in a field that included Abe Espinosa, Jack Burke and Jimmy Denaret among multiple professionals from across the nation.

Houston Doughty Flury Cooper Alihe Nnick Bar River Oaks

Vines Takes 2 Up Lead Over Perry

Vines of California won the match against Fred Perry of England in a Red 3 5 6 3 series. Brice Barnes, ex UT star, beat George M. Tatter 4 6 8 3 6 1. Ferry and Wires teamed to win. Lott and Barnes lost 2 6 6 4 8 6.

Vines Perry Dallas

Fort Sam Fives Fort Sam du cage squads face & real WOU Monday

Fort Sam Fives and Fort Sam du cage teams prepare for league play on Monday after a postponement. Friday’s games featured mixed results with key players reaching notable totals and several lineups showing shifts across the medical regiment and hospital squads.

Fort Sam du Cage Sistinn Hospital Kramer Bimmiong Sal Wenn Bellin Halesma Lath Dutaniry

Daily Double racing results and odds from a track meet

The report details a horse race with bets and payouts including a 10.70 show, 34.90 show, and 55.70 place. Kerry Ways led early, pressed by Ways and others, but fell short as a rival surged to win. The narrative notes the finish, margins, and pacing as the lead horse tired late.

Wen Jian Hsiv J.D. Cabse Valeo Sinner Enon al Qualler Ubrredquariars Fimen Horsy Fink Forkbr Reg Orgatic T. Blavshall Aden Lane

SMU Five Beats Rice in Southwest Conference Victory

SMU Mustangs defeat Rice Owls 98 to 36 to extend their lead toward the Southwest Conference title. Rice, short-handed by scholastic suspensions, challenged early but faded as Blauston scored 12 points. Arkansas overwhelmed Texas A&M 45 to 19 at Fayetteville, with Jack Tebbins scoring 15 for the Razorbacks as the Aggies and Aggies stumble into the next slate.

Peggy Southern Aethodist Mustangs Neerrest Rice Owls Ids Rice Thte Methodists Blauston Arkansas Texas Aggies Fayetteville Parkers Eagles Jack Tebbins Razorbacks Aggies Pormteeb Texas Chris Forge Worth Teyzs Tee Bayler Waco

Wichita Wins Polo Tourney in Tight Final

Wichita's star polo team claimed the Sunchese Cup after a 7 goal victory over El Fnchito in a torrid six chukker final. The contest featured a deadlock score at several points before Wichita pulled away, with six chukkers of action and an anticipated exhibition at Brackenridge Park Sunday as part of a polo double header.

Wichiti el Fnchito Tim Kungans Fl Ranchito LE Riwehlia Wichita Wharton Bradley Ski Marntman el Ranonita Brackenridge Park

Hockey Action Returns to Ray Antonio Ports Week

Hockey teams rally for weekend games in Texas with the Austin Bruins facing Randolph Field Ramblers at 3 15 Saturday night and the San Antonio Rangers visiting the Bruins for a Sunday matinee as the season resumes.

Ray Antonio Texas Lengus Pesiro MiReseils

Touch Football Tie Clamps San Pedro Night Themed Match

A scoreless tie unfolded Friday night in the touch football league at San Pedro as Randolph Field Medicos battled Braexenvidge Mustangs to a fieldlock. White House Garage forfeited the second game on the program, per Koulman's report.

San Pedro Randolph Field Medicos Braexenvidge Mustangs White House Koulman’s

System Bendicapper Bets On Up and Up

A bettor known as The System wagered 50 on Up and Up after selecting a likely outcome. The exact condition and outcome remain unclear due to fragmented text. details mention a bankroll of Shad 59 but lack full context or result.

Bendicapper

Chaotic Fight Card Yields Scattered Knockouts Across Cities

Fragmented report lists multiple boxing bouts with numerous misspelled fighter names and places. It mentions several KO outcomes and a mix of hometowns such as Detroit Philadelphia and New Jersey. The text reads like a raw results roundup with uncertain details and inconsistent formatting.

Cage Tourney Date Changes in Texas Catholic School Event

Cage tourney dates shifted for a four game per day schedule from March 6 at Central Catholic High School gym. St Mary’s University sponsors the event with St Joseph’s Houston region teams joining from Dallas, Brownsville, El Paso and San Antonio. The winner advances to the national tournament.

St. Mary's University Central Catholic High School Gumnasium St. Joseph's High of Yoak Cathedral High Paso Central Catholic High St.” Henry's San Antonio Out of

Brackenridge Net Teams Handle Edison in Practice Scrim

Brackenridge High School netters edged Edison players in a Friday practice match. The Brackenridge team plans a rematch next week and aims to send squads against Austin, Pearsall, Seguin, and other area high schools.

Brackenridge Edison Brackenrider High School Satainey Edison Tenis Brackenridge Woodla Ifs Tole Edson Fahd Worms Agaist Austin Pearsall Wid Seguin

Braddock Brings Cancellation of Title Exhibition Fight

New York on February 12 reports that heavyweight champion James J Braddock’s planned title defense exhibition was suddenly canceled by promoters. Braddock was to face Carl Lackner in four rounds and then spar with multiple partners, but apathy from the local boxing public was cited as the reason for the cancellation.

New York James J. Braddock Braddock Carl Lackner Joe Levis Molder Reavywright Lorat

Pro Grid Loop to Let Rules Alerte

Peb 13 Chicago local sports note reports the national professional gridiron league preparing for its annual meeting. Presidents and coaches discuss the 1936 campaign as one of the finest and note the league’s stronger financial condition under re-elected President Jor B Carr. Cleveland is mentioned as a tenth club entering the final preparations.

Cleveland Jor B. Carr

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