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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1938

Page

3

Aces Survive District Play Semi Final Thriller

In a district basketball tournament semi final run, Jefferson meets Harlandale while Mant and Charlotte vie for the other spot as San Antonio area teams push toward finals. Results include Bexar county champs beating Shelley Burt’s Unl corns 30 to 18 and Fredericksburg 27 to 1, with Jefferson, Hunt, and Kellam noted for key performances.

St. Jefferson Harlandale Jefferson Champe Tangie Charlotte Vt Vn Son Hanandale Urning New Braunfels Fredericksbure Tidians Indians Bexar Shelley Burt Totrey Stoppet Predericksburg Harper Gillespie County Jefter Anty Niehals Mevin School Char- Jotte Lavernin Hunt Seguin Tantiale Pyedericksburg Claud Kellam City Fchool Aibiotics Uelay Bowie Deere Voit Wish von Hom Mavis N.ie Nevies Bowdien District 28 Kingsville Chayon Pampa Lubbock Chistress

Riddie Chooses War Admiral Sprint Test

Samuel D. Riddle favored War Admiral to run in a sever furlong sprint for the summer season. War Admiral, 1937 champion, would meet rival entries while King Shown and Pimkey prepared. Weighed at 130 pounds versus a sprinter’s 12, the choice hinges on the handicap and weight assignments. The decision centers on the balance between War Admiral’s speed and the weight he must carry in the McLennan handicap race.

Miami Fil Wwe Bamvel Kiddie Today Admiral Triddie Tinkeis Decisiass Janos Mii O'Wae Inioweis Bie McLennan Samuel D. Riddle

Schreiner at TLC for game

Texas Bulldogs seek win as Schreiner seeks to repeat past success against Mountaineers. The note hints at近期 matchups and current form, with references to prior games and the teams’ performance trajectory.

Schreiner TLC Bagain Texas Cutheenn Bulldogs Noina T Meir Shorthorns

Tall Gear Sam Wins Lone Star Derby Events

Tall Gear Sam, ridden by RA Johns of Auskhy, won both the late mile and mileage derby features in Friday’s Lone Star Bird Ong racing trials. Skipper and Pal San Tex also placed shoring the San Antonio circuit. Johny Afiek Richards Bliy earned an award from Tredd Dayle of San Antonio as top pointers.

Tall Gear Sam Lone Star Falpouraias Tall Cieay Sam RA. Johns Auskhy Loto Ong Wesarteting Sra Anela Mixa Inek Cmigs ASA Pal San Tex

Taylor Girls Take 4th Win Over Peayl

The Taylor girls secured their fourth win defeating Peayl 40 to 27. Berey led with 10 points as Green Devils displayed strong defense and power on Friday night, while peers on the roster contributed to the balanced scoring.

Taylor Peayl Gigie Green Devils Berey Grib

Racing Notes at Hinlewh Park Reflect Mixed Results

Racing notes recount mixed outcomes with several horses including Alvensty and Welng minghedt advancing behind the winner at Hinlewh Park. Mentions of wagers, apprentice changes, and upcoming trials indicate a busy week with interest in South Texas and nearby venues.

Walt Roth Denmark Chinnge Wayne Wrisht Hinlewh Park

Rutgers Signs Coach Harman

Rutgers announces the hiring of coach Harman to lead the football program through 1997. The move follows the resignation of Wilda Tasker after seven seasons, with university president Robert Rothier stating the plan to advance the program while planning for a new era.

New Brunswick N. J Harvey Marman University of Pennsylvania Nahiei Bridiron Rutgers Wilda Tasker Tins Tasker Wader LO Shasons Yenlenea Inort Clef Hatte Rutten Whiteh Princeton Tay Lyon Atinette Cosmic Rutgers Wpap Muilettes

Cross-Country Race Captured by Keller

Keller wins a cross country race in Eross County on Friday to take the lead. John Moresnit, John Arnold, Warren Pfeiffer and Rob Guyder finish behind in that order.

Keller Ramen Simexmey Salutayad Eross-County Letters Warren Keller Glavery John Moresnit John Arnold Warren Pfeiffer Rob Guyder

Seabiscuit Weathered Rain for San Carlos Eclipse Duel

Los Angeles February reports rain drenched the track as Seabiscuit and Pompoon prepared for the $100,609 Smita Anita challenge. Weather threatens the pace, with odds showing Seabiscuit at 3 to 1 and Pompoon 4 to 7 for the March 5 race. Fourteen to twenty entrants expected, including Mandingham and Anerald, while top contenders like Narragansett and Major Rat Parra vie for the mud.

Los Angeles Ney Cass San Carlos Seabiscuit Pomposa Smita Anita Lie Poulpoon Pompoon Ned Camm Cahemet Bryan New Orleans Twinners J. A. Mantuse Anerald Anergid Foxcatcher Tevms Mandingham Dick Handler Rosemont Rat Parra

Army League results and standings across multiple teams

A chaotic recap of Avie Lowe Makten Walapeter and other leagues shows wins for several squads while players like Levine and Morton Virene are highlighted. The report lists centers, forwards, and guards across teams such as The Fil Rollers and The Winnips Dutitow, noting multiple game outcomes and local standings.

Mets Beallie Talssons Winnips Dutitow Siktmarr Klein Ai Ira Fui Shyifeta Saba Winitnwa Amon Dinah Ewen Meyer Ee W. Dette Rai Tin Prion Wetainer Mers AG

Adamick Defeats Thomas In Rough 10 Round Bout

New York reports heavyweight Adamick from Midland Michigan trained by Jack Kearns won a hard fought 10 round decision over Chicago’s Harry Thomas at Madison Square Garden. Adamick showed speed and accuracy but Thomas surged in late rounds, with the crowd reacting to the rough exchanges and late pressure. There were no knockdowns, but Thomas’ strong finish nearly altered the verdict.

Bob Considine New York Joe Louis Adwajex Midland Mich Jack Kearns Seaxy Harry Thomas Chicago Kearns Jack Dempsey Adamick Thomas Mike Jacobs Madison, Squire Garden Agnutck Buby Horns Thames Warmtess Thomax Arthur Donovan Adamick Stegget Jee Woulde Thorsis Ch Willing Jett ‘Hnal Dempsey Adamick Mee Met

Antlers Win Behind Ad Dietzel in Close Colorado Clash

Colorado Springs Antlers beat Parks of Colorado City 24 23 in an opening burst as Ad Dietzel from San Antonio Texas drove in for a quick one handed shot to put the Antlers ahead early. Dietzel, a towering center, scored a home lead before Parks rallied from a six point deficit to trim the half.

Ad Dietzel Colorado Springs Cols Galorado Springes Ckirastna City Missouri Valley A ALU Antlers Parks Dietzel San Antonio Texas Tak Aoorer

Marion Miley and Mrs Zech Reach Final in Florida Golf

Marion Miley of Fort Pierce Florida and Mrs Zech from Chicago emerged as finalists in the Mid Florida women’s golf tournament at Orlando. Miley eliminated Frances Owen of Jacksonville and Tila Zech defeated Mrs Archie Mobave of Hastings on Hudson 5 and 4.

Marion Miley Zech Orlando Pla Marlin Miiey Fort Pierce Fla Lexington Prances Owen Jacksonville Mra Tila Zech Chcage Wag Archie Mobavé Haatligs Hudson

Waner Signs At Fat Salary In Pittsburgh

Pant Waner, the star right fielder, signs a contract in Pittsburgh worth over 16 thousand dollars a year, with observers estimating close to 17 thousand. The deal follows debate over pay and reflects Waner’s status as the team’s key player.

Waner Pittsburgh Pant Waner Tas Algret Wn Terenne Celding

Basketball's rising high school gate receipts impress Kellam

Athletic Director Claud Kellam notes basketball crowds in the tech school season rose sharply with gate income up 41 percent from last year. Band and Pep Squad nights lagged. only 13 of 36 nights turned a profit while girls’ pep squads enjoyed free admission. Despite uneven turnout, Kellam sees improving interest and continued cross-generation support fueling local basketball growth.

Claud Kellam Sason Kellam Mie

Brown Says He Called Galento Bum in Boxing Row

New York boxing official Builling Hill Brown argues against banning Tony Galento calling him a bum and asserts boxing should not permit buns in sport. He defends Max Baer and Primo Camera as examples while stressing the duty to protect youth. The interview notes a letter from a girl admirer and references to college payments and a 1827 Thanksgiving game.

Bob New York Builling Hill Brown Spade Sester Day Tony Galento General Phelan Galenta & Kin Grst The Max Baer Bill Baer Mr. Brown

Giants edge toward repeat pennant bid in NL

New York reports by Pat Robinson note Bill Terry backs the Giants to win another National League pennant. The piece weighs infield strength led by McCarthy Whitehead Bartell and Ott, discusses Leiber in outfield, pitching by Hubbell Melton Schumacher Castleman and Bak er, and questions looming over Leiber and rookies.

Pat Robinson New York Bill Terry Alrei Giants Verry Terry Tore Cygs Cardinals Pirates Joe Moore Hark Leiber Jim Ripple Moore Hud Leiber Leiber Leferval Lefotr Dhins Wally Berg McCarthy Whitehead Bartell Doll Bar Fel Ott Carthy New Orleans Chey Danning Yast Fierling Briday Schumacher Melton Hubbell Gumbert Castleman Peldy Perirens Arev Jet Dr Schumacher Gulcbert Olf Tom Baker Lohrman Vandeberg Ballienore Oth Selver Canning Hubbert Shraigl Castlemen

Cubs Hope For Breaks As Injury Strikes Ease

Grimm optimistic on Chicago Cubs 1938 outlook as club announces signings of Shortstop Bruce Grimes and others while reflecting on last season injuries. He cites ambulances and player injuries that hampered early campaign and outlines a spring plan with nine pitchers and key position players joining the trip to Santa Catalina island.

Ohticago Wim—Al Cikkle Grimyy Delver Onticago Cubs Stan Nm Bni Curges Hantinger Cuvs Brent Mls Tex Carleton Bo Lee Gurk Davis Larry French Gabby Hartnett Hen O'Dea Imn Collins Herman Coaker Triplett Felder Memphis Bottem Association Guy the Oiat Triptett Cilteage Bob Logan Rob Matlick Party of Kansas Ory

Pop Time Busy Again Track Stars Show in N Y

New York Feb 1 11 Old Pop Thin Stud headlines a Madison Square Garden meet by the New York A C. stars Glenn Cunningham Ben Johnson and others chase season bests in a crowded program. The six events push toward the mythical four eight mile and a 47.6 mark as top names attempt to extend their deferred season records.

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