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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1937

Page

7

Caldwell Sees Browns Near Top

Caldwell, a St Louis Browns right hander, signed his 3837 contract and predicted Rogers Hornsby would lead to a first division finish in the American league. The former San Antonio teacher and winter plant manager cited a stronger pitching staff, improved infield, and new ownership as factors.

Weslauco Earl Caldwell St Louis Browns Rogers Hornsby Caldwell San Antonio Taoundace Eliruts Company

District 8 cage teams entered for Jefferson tourney

Eight district teams including Jefferson Harlandale Medina Stockdale Dendy Seguin Christine Kerrville and Fredericksburg entered the district basketball tournament to be held in Jefferson High School gym Friday and Saturday. New Braunfels may enter county championship. First game Friday at 7 with other sessions 6 05 9 16 and 10 15. Saturday games start at 10 and 12 30 and 7. Ticket prices 40 cents with 25 cents for underprivileged.

Seb Jefferson High School Jefferson Harlendale Medina Stockdale Dendy Seguin Christine Kerr- Ville Fredericksburg New Braunfels Tolwney

Cunningham Signs Aranna for Ventum Aratna Fight

Promoter Francis Cunningham signs Aranna for a Mexico City welterweight bout set for Monday March 1 in San Antonio. Cox refuses to sign, stating he was to fight Kid Azteca if he beat Willard Brown and wants Azteca first.

Cunningham Aranna Ventum Aratna Mexico City Welterwelehl Tracy Gox Francis Gunningham Montery Cox San Antonio Kid Azteca Willard Brown Azteca Fir

Fight Results By the Associated Press

The report lists boxing outcomes with fighters and cities, including Xansaa GC frost and elépped Natis Washington with results from New York and Brooklyn. Other names such as Fred Anostol and Bray from Los Angeles appear, noting match points or decisions.

Frost Natis Washington New York Fred Anostol Eramelaca Ashy Rice Brooklyn Sax Prazcisco Almig Boy" Bray Los Angeles Bee Savoidit Ag Paul Marty Soimone

Jockey Billy Neal Dominates Alamo Downs Meeting

At Alamo Downs, Billy Neal rode three winners in a 4000-fan program, growing his nine-day over month and a half record to fifty wins. The crowd wagered 77,305 across pari mutuels as Neal’s mounts including Cheka paid 2.70, Amazement 17.30, and Royal Treasure in a strong afternoon that featured near-record times and shifting odds.

Alamo Billy Neal Oregon Alamo Downs Jett Bae Sll Dames Santa Anita Neal Royal Treasure Jenny Dew Isenberg Russell Cheka Fickel Amazement Geat Teeter Foster Isenberr S. Me Are Dele Henry Dew Davie Dare Sir "Thomas Royal Tressure Bailor’s Neay Bunting Junior

Santa Rosa Girls Win Double Elimination Invite

In Raymondville on February 18 the Santa Rosa girls basketball team captured the invitation tournament title with a 60 to 17 victory over Rio Hondo after defeating Los Fresnos and La Feria once each and beating Rio Hondo twice in the eight-team field.

Santa Rosa Raymondville Gres Rio J Hondo Los Fresnos la Feria Rio Homia

System Handicapper Bets Milandra in Eighth Race

The System Handicapper bets Milandra in the eighth race, wagering $20 straight from a bankroll reduced to $526, reflecting a bold long shot play amid cautious funds.

Milandra

Jefferson High netters prep for first out-of-town meet

Jefferson High School netters will travel to Pearsall for their season opening away meet. Six players, including six boys and one girl, will compete as they begin the new season on Thursday.

Netters Pearsal Jefferson High School Jefferson Players Shre Pearsall Nener Iy Cech Matty Bell D. X. Bible Morley Jennings Baylor

Louis KO ends burlesque bout in Kansas City crowd upset

Louis won the fourth round knockout over Natie Brown at a one night show in Kansas City drawing 10,222 spectators. Brown faded after two uneventful rounds as Louis struck late in the bout, earning $8,826.84 for Louis and stockholders with Broven's cut at $3,310.

Kansas City Louis Natte Brown Municpal Aliterium Kaye Brown Tomber Washington Heorew Brown Natie Walter Bates Bates Broven

Snoopy Sam and Galldilla Horses At Alamo Downs Race

Odd betting mixed with race notes from Alamo Downs highlight Snoopy Sam's wagers on Gaillardia and Sleepy Joe, a proposed match race between Miss Premier and Up and Up, and ongoing chatter about riders, horses, and outcomes. Several minor riders recover from falls while others prepare for upcoming events in Houston and Epsom.

Gaillardia Alamo Downs Miss Premier Bill Weant Horace Wade ET. Wade Mrs. Premier

Plan tourney here as 4000 flock to Houston

Aggressive Fred Corcoran, tourney chief, plots a Texas circuit with four annual PGA events. Houston could host a bigger Houston meet with prize money up to 500 dollars, and Dallas Fort Worth and San Antonio may join. Corcoran seeks to revive Texas Open ties and draw top pros back to San Antonio.

Felix R. McKnight Dallas Fred Corcoran National Professions Golfers’ Association Texas Houston Wall Fort Worth San Antonio Corcoran Bob Harlow River Oaks Houston

End predicted for racing in California

California race prospects face closure as W. Church, noted breeder, predicts racing may stop unless a favorable ruling on a lingering issue emerges. The warning follows the denial of stable space at Tanforan for Church horses amid unresolved doping allegations and a state racing commission dispute.

Santa Anita Track Arcadia Calif Noreman W. Church California Church John W. Marchbank Tanforan Track Horaes State Racing Commission Tharouzhnred

Coastal Bend Fives Ready for Tourney

Robstown hosts a Coastal Bend area junior basketball tournament with fourteen RP.A. teams competing Friday and Saturday. Trophies will be awarded to the champion and runner-up in the event.

Coastal Bend Robstown RP. A Coastal Bend Arta

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