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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1937

Page

2

Boxing law violations charge New York boxers in New Orleans

Reported fraud allegations center on Arthur Mattick of New York and others accused of fixing fights in New Orleans. Officials say Will and Wills allegedly instructed to take dives in a recent bout. penalties possible if guilt is proven. Officials vow to keep boxing clean in the future.

Arhur Mattick New Yorke Newey New Orleans Carrection Wills Mately NoWick Dutier Thad Leen EL Wave New Oreleans Hottie Jace Lureance New York Orleans Oni Slo Jack Toianer Rich Pitchampson Torrance Mnager Herb Browle Fadey Irvin Foch State Boxing Commission Arthur Vwattick Coyince Jack Willis Brodie Frogs Rae Peter Hextie Ab Anron Hage Thetick Iim

Harlandale Indians Capture County Cage Title

Harlandale High School boys basketball team edged out rivals to win the Bexar County championship on Saturday. The Indians, finishing with a 7-1 county record, secured the top spot after a close win over Alpine Heights, leaving them poised for district play next week. Teammate and coach names not clearly legible in the report.

Harlandale Indians Bexar

Mrs Neilson Wins Handicap Tourney at San Antonio Club

Mrs Neilson clinched the Handicap Tourney at the San Antonio Gowns Club amid a mixed field of ten players. Fellow competitors included Mrs He Sehol, with several guests and members observing as the event concluded in a low score format.

Neilson M. Neilsin Tay Hopers Seu Ane Toni Women's Golf Association San Antonio

Volleys and matches headline a Saturday night youth event

A garbled report from the Y.M.C.A. describes a basketball and volleyball outing with Bay area teams and local players in San Antonio. It mentions invitations and substitutions, with several unclear names and scores, reflecting a busy sports evening at the Y.

Ice Hockey Rosters Shine as Shore Out with Injury

Feb 1 hockey preview notes Shore sidelined by injury while backup Sylvie Mivatlt leads Canada’s roster in his stead. Reston Airlines to replace Shore as team battles for league position with Mauavry Atro overseeing roster changes and a four year span since Shore’s career highlight.

Roston Tain Shore Eakey Onlin Cehind Hente Mauavry Sylvie Mivatlt Sonnager Bie Canady Shore

School Boxing Tourney Ends With Close Finishes

Local gym hosts a Saturday boxing tournament ending in a tight split of featherweight and light divisions. Notable bouts featured fighters like Bolton, King, and Dany as Central City contenders showcased skill and stamina.

Somme Balleigh School Bolton AL Grothe Fleweighn Tyke John Dany Ays MD Ey

District 33 Grid Schedule Reported in Local Notes

District 33 grid schedule details are unclear in the fragment. It mentions Saturday events, a tentative schedule, and various terms that imply practice or games. The readable portions include organizational context and potential opponents, but precise dates, teams, and outcomes are not established.

Racing Notes Highlight Mixed Results and Transfers

Racing notes describe a busy period with riders and trainers, mentioning Hy the Associated Treas and Ray, various jockeys and horses. It notes workouts, race results, and travel to New York, with mentions of Hal Prive Tate, Widener, and several unnamed athletes. Local results hint at new starters and team changes amid scattered outcomes.

Treas Tnt Ray Wleepledhays Panyart Mgmt Inte Junpers Ray Sity Ron Norris Hulia Tipe Canute Pling New York

Twa Classes Daily in L A Recreation School

An old notice describes Twa classes held daily in Los Angeles at a recreation school. Maroh, Kalil Rocorattioal asso i Medaecy nid wall are noted among staff. The article mentions dates, street locations, and plans for instructors, with Augustus and Miss Ethel Bowers named as future instruction coordinators.

Twa L.A Sim Aliloma Veleck Kiawn Frank Slaplts Ihrer

Playoff Final Set for Wednesday in Local League

The Commercial League basketball championship final between the International Club and the Sabinag Frewers has been rescheduled to Wednesday night. President John Faiity Dunsmore announced the Brackettige High School gym will host the games, with the Monday slot unavailable to league players. A doubleheader will feature the preliminary game as planned.

Uth Sabinag Frewers Wight John Faiity Dunsmore Brackettige High School

Sam Baugh Denies Texas Christian Coaching Interest

Abilene reports say Sam Baugh would take a coaching job at Texas Christian University after discussions with coach Dick Meyer and Sam Baizh. Baugh denied making any decision and said no contract had been signed, while Texas Christian officials said they had heard nothing definite about a departure from Abilene.

Abilene Newlats Fort Worth Dick Meyer Sam Baizh Texas Christian University Ataf Het Sayles Abilene Newspaperan Sam Dalel Por? Worth Texa Christian Sammy Baugh Baugh Tg, Uy

$10,000 Feature Races Attract Notables In Los Angeles

A busy program announced for Los Angeles includes a $10,000 event for Gelfornta tied 3year old with Upward, a $1500 handicap race, and a $1400 Glendora feature showcasing horses such as Indian Broom Mr Bones and King Saxon. The card also includes a $2300 juvenile event and the Santa Catalina California bred championship at a mile and five furlongs drawing wide interest.

Los Angeles Gelfornta Glendora Thdinn Broom Mr. Hones Red Rein King Saxon Gilifornia Fowler A.A. Baron Shasta Buddy Ben Glendura Maj Austin Whitney Mr. Bones B. Spreckels Sarade Low

Col. Winn Elected Heads Louisville Downs Group

Col Winn elected president of the Lee Churchill Downs Kentucky race track corporation at its first executive meeting. The new structure replaced the previous Worthy executive setup with A J Carrell and Polk Latfout as vice presidents and Maurice J Ingtton as secretary treasurer. Ramuel A Culbertson named head of the board.

Col. Winn Downs Louisville Mah J. Witt Lee Ghurchill Downs Tadey Cusington Maurice Jington Ramuel A. Culbertson Louisvile Beard Churraiant Galan Cave

Lutherans Defeat Schreiner In Interran College Clash

Lutherans edged Schreiner 13 to 2 in a Texas Interran college game Friday night. Schreiner Institute fell behind early as Lutherans dominated with steady offense and solid defense.

Schreiner Texas Interran College Nowelid Schreiner Institute Kerzville

Gonzales Cagers Set for Tourney

Gonzales Feb 13 The counts crack serial spy ragers were set Saturday to take the door here in the annual Ingh school basketball tournament. The finals will go under way about 8 30 oldlock Saturday night.

Tragic Lincoln Assassination Coincidence Explored

Yesterday's Explanation notes a bizarre link in the Lincoln assassination night of April 14 1865 at Ford's Theatre. Lincoln was carried to Petersois boarding house across from the theater in a room with a long bed once occupied by John Whiskey Loot, the supposed assassin.

Lincoln Abraham Lincoln Ford Theater Petersois Tenth Stevel King Lincoln John Wiskey

College Cagers Tie Inconclusive Scores Across Nation

The roundup lists numerous college basketball results with Arkansas over Texas A and M by 19 points partially shown, Rice, Marshall, Loyola, Stanford, Southern California, Oregon, Nebraska, Drake, and others posting varied wins. It notes a meet between the San Antonio Yellowjackets and Fort Sam Houston Free Booters at Brackenridge Park Field in a pole game at 2:30 p.m. Saturday.

Arkansas Texas A Southern Methodiat Rice Marshall Gulleze Pars College Jolght Terteles Silisburo du Texas Wesleyan Howard Paytin Texas School of Lines How Woxsco Military Len Borris Eyles Hardin-Siminons Daniel Baker Loyola San Antonio ‘Yellowjackets Fort Sam Houston Freebooters Brackenridge Park Field

Plowboys Stretch Win Streak to 73 Straight

Stephenville reports the Plowboys extended their basketball winning streak to a record 73 games with a 45 40 victory over Hillsboro Junior. Coach Wisdom plans more stiff competition by inviting nine senior colleges to play, including Texas Wesleyan on February 22 or 24, as the team pursues the 1934 season start.

Stephenville North Texas Tarleton Tories W. J. Wisjom Ato Texas Wesleyan College of Fort Worth San Angelo Junior College Rotshuce Just & Gant

Rattlers Set For Pirate Clash At St Marys

St Marys Universitys Rattlers traveled to Georgetown Saturday for a Southwest University basketball clash with the Pirates. The Rattlers beat Southwestern 51 to 88 last Thursday as part of the season. Boxing figures in Chicago discussed plans to stage a Barney Ross vs Milt Aron bout at a city baseball park next summer.

St Mary’s Uiversity Rattlers Georgetown Barket Tudversy Pirates Wight Rattters South— Western Ross-Akon Figit Seen Cihoago Fra Schoenwald Chicago Moly Atle Ont Ao Barney Ross Chatyion Milt Aron Dutuane Iowa

Wire-Haired Terrier Clinches Westminster Best of Show

Immigrant wire-haired fox terrier Spicypiece of Halleston won best of show at Westminster Kennel Club’s sixty first exhibition in Madison Square Garden. Greyhounds, spaniels, boxers, and beagles were among other top winners as crowds of 16,000 watched the three-day event. Judges praised the terrier’s performance while noting the grand champion pack judging and excitement surrounding the final awards.

New York England Westminster Elutt Roveway Madison Square Garden George S. West Percy Roberts Domvign v. Marienhof Mazelaine Stanley J. Hale Camppagna N.Y George S. Thomas Terviers Saviler Hunt Cheshire English Fox Hounds Uninnyi Amerlean Madison G Jy Atrs M. Hartley Dodge

Dogs Galore At The Westminster Kennel Show

New York reporters describe Madison Square Garden filled with 3477 dogs across 92 breeds as the Westminster Kennel Club show unfolds. Observers note stalls, decorations, and the diverse mix of breeds from Afghan hounds to St Bernards while fans, sellers, and exhibitors navigate the bustling scene.

Bob Considine New York Madison Square Garden Westminster Kennel Club Cain Fertlers

Davis Cup May Go to Mexico Matches Considered in Mexico

The United States Lawn Tennis Association has considered moving the Davis Cup contest against Australia to Mexico. Eduardo Mestre Gisiglineza, president of the Mexican Lawn Tennis Association, announced the possible venue. John Murray, noted to be a prominent figure for Mexico, has offered support to arrange the matches.

Mexico Mexico City United States Lawn Tennis Association Eduardo Mestre Gisiglineza John Murray

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