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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1938
Page
6
Wynne announces resignation as head football coach at the University of Kentucky amid alumni dissatisfaction with the program. The former Notre Dame star has coached at Mills College, Creighton, and Alabama Polytechnic before taking the Kentucky job.
Brackenridge women defeated Willow Springs by 8 1 2 to 1 2 in a mixed team match at Brackenridge Park. Amy and Lee Wilkinson led Brackenridge with key wins as Park and Orlando entries pursued the Florida championship. Marion Miley advanced to the Mid Florida women’s final by beating Mrs Byrd, with Frances Owen and Lillian Yeoh winning their rounds in a tense club event at Convention Park.
New York February 14 Joe McCarthy manager Lin Yanle challenged optimistic claims about a new catcher and potential World Series impact in Cleveland He dismissed predictions that the player would drastically change the Indians' fortunes while noting several stars remain key figures in the lineup.
A seven member Arizona coaching committee plans interviews for the next University of Arizona football boss as Fessenden and four other candidates loom. The committee, led by athletic director, will present a recommendation to President Alfred Atkinson after completing the review this week.
Fragmented OCR lists names, places, and figures related to a Sunday school page. The readable items include persons and local groups, with scattered monetary values and event mentions, but most context and structure are missing.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a boxing or wrestling event with multiple fighters and locations including Chicago and Tulsa. Names appear garbled but indicate a lineup and a result draft. No clear outcomes or dates are readable. the text is too corrupted to extract verifiable details.
Chicago report notes Jake Nugods of Marth Western’s bleton shavers keeps a full shift as new basketball rules test iron man stamina. Wildcats seek eighth straight victory in conference play as noncenter rule complicates lineup. Purdue and Minnesota games loom as other key matchups emerge in Saturday night college action.
In New York on February 10, Bon considers what keeps a pennant winner atop a team. McCarthy cites injuries, reserves, and the need to balance youth with experience as crucial. He notes Pitching as the main worry and highlights Chandler and Murphy as key names shaping the coming season.
The local softball association confirms a league event scheduled for Werthealay nb, Fern pry 2h tw it Ye MLO. Teams include the Cho Taye Furniture company squad with players listed such as Vorly RMN and Lenin ivma Totty. The draft and uniforms will be discussed at the meeting with area teams and volunteers expected to participate.
The International Clubmen secured the Commercial league title with a 44 to 40 victory over the Duncan Piokt Piters Thursday night at Brackenridge gym. They await the city playoff starting Monday, facing Montes Fhuinders as the Duenan field quint meets Omata Fraternity in the City Senior League.
War Admiral, unbeaten as a three year old, will start the first race of his tenth year in the $1820 McLennan Memorial Stakes at Laurel Park on Saturday. Owner Samuel D. Riddin and trainer George Conway clash over the 130 pound impost, with Wise Pointer also in the Widener field. Berlin, ridden by Charley Kurasinger, worked a mile in 1 7 3 4 5 seconds as Kentucky Derby and Belmont contenders limber for the day’s events.
Dallas county court jailed a man for two years for bookmaking in horse races. The verdict found M. B. Cox guilty of accepting bets and engaging in the business, with evidence failing to prove three specific wagers. The new statute increases penalties to a maximum of up to 16 days in jail or a fine between 100 and 1000 dollars.
Eleven pitchers four catchers and two infielders joined Helder of the New York Giants as they opened a 10 day session of preliminary training in Hot Springs Arkansas under manager Bill Terry. The squad will begin regular spring drills in Baton Rouge next month.
Veteran handicapper Frank J. Bryan challenges Samuel D. Riddle’s view that War Admiral should not carry 136 pounds in the $50,000 Widener Challenge Cup at Hialeah Park on March 5. He cites past small horses like Peanut and Equipoise carrying heavy weights and winning, and favors higher weights to deter light-weights.
California racing officials limited events for two year olds and approved a protective rule effective next year to keep youngsters from early racing. The California Breeders Association backed the change aiming to curb premature starts. Observers cited past stars such as Aitflinie and Balking who failed to sustain early speed.
Los Angeles report notes Tiger, a 3-year-old, is preparing for the Simin Anita Derby with a planned run Thursday. Trainer McGurvey’s stable revealed a brisk workout, covering six furlongs in a fast time, signaling strong readiness for the race.
Peacock 6 team defeated San Antonio pandemy iG quintet 36 to 7 in a conference game.
Racing notes discuss Menton and other runners at Plorde track with Dutchman and War Admiral mentioned alongside contenders. Favorites like Admiral and Blakeshitter are noted, plus potential Derby prospects at Santa Anita with home-stretch positions and point tallies. The column hints at trainer moves and future race implications across multiple events.
The Lanier Dietler Volts Trinity Baptists Government Hymen and Fusion cagers lead opening night at Drackenridge Gym as San Antonio Amateur Basketball Committee announces pairings for a week of two games nightly next week with semi finals on February 29 and finals on March 1.
Wheatley Gaolers leveled a rival score in a Thursday night game against Austin Phyllis Wheatley High, winning 45 to 24. Coach Whitted relied on a heavy offense as Wheatley faces Jinx Yates-Tigh of Houston. Next Friday night awaits another local clash.
A jagged, partial recap shows Newark and Toronto tied 2 2 while New York secured 1 2 results in several matchups. Montreal and Chicago appear in scattered figures amid an unclear roster of teams and venues.
San Diego February 18. James E Myers sues Bernice Oyfers a noted softball pitcher for divorce on cruel and neglect grounds claiming she abandoned home and husband to pursue her sports career. He cites humiliation from her photo in magazine appearances and emotional distress as key factors in the dispute.
A scattered college basketball roundup lists numerous team results and player tallies. Notable entries include Lafayette statements with Lyons scores, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tulane, Ohio Westzvan, and Washington and Jefferson, among others, plus several smaller colleges and averaging tallies.
Brackenridge win over McAllen High as Priday secured six wins for the Brackenridge lineup. Galdkerk beat Frank Gendenning 6-4 2-1 6-3, Velinder defeated Richmond 5-7 6-4 6-4, Dingle over Kappler 6-4 0-4, 6-3, Dingle and Radertel Ott won doubles 5-3 1-5, Velinder and Woody Barnes defaulted after initial forfeit.
Mellon's American-owned Denmare Lad surged to victory by a head in a tense steeplechase at Newsury. The win boosts support for his Grand Nations bid at Aintree on March 25. Malmore Lad followed three lengths ahead of Nk Pacha, with Drinmor Lad and Conleen chasing as the field closed.
Local Monterrey clubs Porvenir and Tempo present a basketball program at Lanier Gym on Friday night. The lineup includes Porvenir versus Monterrey players with El Porventy and Mexican Christhall institute. Matches start at 8 p.m. with Valencia Grocers and Wes ley House also listed among sponsors and events.
Randolph Juniors Bow to Utilities 29 to 25 as the Junior Ramblers struggle in a late afternoon game. Utilities led 19 to 12 at halftime and maintained the lead through the second period amid a rough, disrupted schedule.
Valley Net Tourney set to open Friday March 1 and run through March 12. The opening event welcomes both boys and girls with matches at Hunt's Delight tennis facility in Falivreias.
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