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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1937

Page

10

Kerrville and Harlandale Vie In District Semis At Jefferson

Kerrville, Harlandale and Jefferson win through Friday night as the district basketball tournament heads to Saturday semifinals at Jefferson gym. Jefferson faces Harlandale in the upper bracket while Kerrville meets Seguin in the lower bracket with the championship set for Saturday night.

Jefferson Gym Jeffers Frederickshure Thilles Kerrville St Jefferson Harlandals Bexar County Harlencide Christine Fasy Christine Atascosa Coulty Tapre Sentative Acc Tha Yesnars Bob Kenney Havlandale Stockdale Bratinas Dgefferson Cle Jsmans J. Melancon Don Suman Stockdale Baer Smith Didiag Secre Predsiuckselag Elot Fredericksburg Atlentic Taumpy Medina City Jy & Mt Seguin Jordab Tine Frank Bisher Wid Presser Chambliss Kerevilla Suas Renblation Gata Rouston Fey Imate Jett Davis Houston Ball High Tornadoes Gal-veston Henlsyile

Texas Swim Team Beats Tulsa 53 to 38 in Austin

The Texas men's swim squad defeated Tulsa 53 to 38 as Landy and Adelphi Kiefer led with strong performances. Kiefer, in his first college appearance, set two backstroke marks and tied Muller's 100 yard breaststroke record in the 220 yard event, while Sojku showed improvement in sprint events.

Tulsa Austin Versity of Texas Mniaine Tike Aquatic Elaymer Mest

Believe It or Not By Ripley Sopy's 199 Percent

A quirky feature notes Sopy's 199 percent claim in a piece attributed to Miag Fea and Syed, Inc. The unusual percentage draws attention to sensational or promotional content within a periodical.

Sopy's Miag Fea Syed, Inc Hiptey

The Lazy Bullet in Groveland Feud Ends in No Bill

Thomas Markovich and Frank Nahovic, longtime Groveland friends, quarrelled and Markovich fired at Nahovic but missed. The incident led to an Ohio grand jury no bill against Markovich in Cuyahoga County. Investigators pursued the case under Ohio vs Markovich.

Thomas Markovich Frank Nahovic Groveland Markevich Nahovic Have Kearing Markovich Nadogie Nadovyie Avresis Pir Ohio Cuyahoga Conny

Rattlers Fall To Javelinas In Kingsville Thrilling Loss

St Marys University Rattlers bow to Texas A and I Javelinas 42 to 99 in Kingsville. Obriatti scored for St Marys but the visitors pulled away led by Kingsville’s Petty and Kerrville moved ahead.

Andy Obriatti St. Mary's Univ Rattlers Texas A. and Kings- Vile Wealis Tin Centar Catholic Gyn Davelinas Theey Jean Arran Petty Kingsville

Berg Meets Darkhowse In Palm Beach Final

Patty Berg, the sensational Minneapolis schoolgirl golfer, defeated Helen Dattweiler four and three to win the Palm Beach Country Club women’s championship in a late Saturday final. Berg advanced with a decisive win over Dattweiler, claiming the title in a one sided match play finish.

Patty Berg Darkhowse Palm Beach Fila Minneapolis Helen Dattweiler Dina Patel Frigry

System Thandi caps change at Alamo Nowns Saturday

A race report notes a bold pick in a gambling scene. The narration references names like Up, S20 wagers, and Nocturnjabe with a closing odds figure of 5483. The tone suggests a gritty insider view of a betting round and credit concerns among participants.

Alamo Jett Ariglia

Fort Sam Fives Disputed Hert Mant Taken in Game

Fragmentary OCR lists players and actions from a Fort Sam five, mentioning Mant, Baker, Lam, Jolston, Wills, Evans, Monk, and Weber among others. The text reads like a game recap with team names and surnames, but key details and outcomes are unreadable.

Lam Jolston Youtzhliod Ra Cats Amaire Weber Newnes Evans Grout Dina Monk Wane Havens Bahalfer Dreux Viet

Gould Laughs At Garden Threats For Braddock Bout

Chicago Feb 20. Joe Gould, manager of heavyweight champ James J Braddock, reacts to Garden threats as he works on Braddock facing Max Schmeling in Chicago June 22 at Comiskey Park. Contracts fix 50 percent of gate and a $500 000 guaranteed purse. Gould questions Garden injunctions while preparing for Schmeling bout and evaluating training quarters for Braddock.

Chicago Tittle Joe Gould James Wf Braddock Salse Madgison Square Garden Dim’s Ue Joe Tons Brown Bomber Comiskey Park Soyis Louis Madison Square Garden Corporation Max Schmeling New York Bob Gould Wily Zauls

Lanier junior highs edge Harris in tight league wins

Lanier A defeated Harris 17 to 15 to remain undefeated while Lanier C beat Harris 16 to 14. The pair of victories kept Lanier atop the Southr zone standings as Lanier junior high cagers pursued Class A and Class C titles. Por Js next for Lanier.

Harris Por Js Lanier

College Cagers by the Associated Wiews

A collage of college basketball scores features Nebraska, Arkansas, Rice George Washington, West Virginia, North Dakota, Minnesota, Tulsa, Nebraska Wesleyan, York, Creighton, Georgetown, Wyoming, Colorado State, Denver, Mississippi State, Texas Mines, Colorado, Brigham Young, Puget Sound, Oklahoma State, Washington, Loyola, Stanford, California, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Trinity, and Virginia among others with varied outcomes and point totals across different matchups.

Associated Wiews Nebraskn Missoner Arkansas Rice & Goorge Washington West Virginia North Dakota Ble Mentata State Wat State Teyne Terrn Avion Psgat Dawn Creigston Brite Nebraska Wesleyan York Carhevie Tech Geurieluwg Wyohine Colorado State Okubo Hist Phillins Denver Greeley Stove Alabama Miesippi State Loniskina State Tilane At Arzonasil Texas Mines Colorada Colorasa College Via Brigham Young College of Puget Sounds College F Tlaho Washington State Linisiina Loyola A. Gundrow Stanford California Southern Cabinsula Des Gin Fe

Sunday Schools Deadlock Championship Series at Woodlawn

Sunday Schools deadlock as Woodlawn Methodists host an all church league night at Jefferson Gym Saturday at 9 o clock. Government Hill and Trinity Baptists join Woodlawn in a primary matchup after weeks of play as Sunday School teams vie for the title.

Intel Woodlawn Methodists Jefferson Gym Eervis PuMers Suminy Trinity

Fight Results by the Associated Areas

Boxers from New York Philadelphia Scranton and Harrisburg are listed with points or decisions in a chaotic report. Notable names include Freddy Red Cochrane War Jack Corley Marty Trane and Kenny Schwarts with varied outpoints and scores across venues.

New York Freadio Siete Notte

El Ranchito Beats Whites in Polo Practice Tilt

El Ranchito defeated the San Antonio Whites 8 to 0 in a practice polo game at Miller Field Friday afternoon. The teams are set to meet in the opening contest of the Aurora Hotel Sup tournament Sunday afternoon.

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Yankee Outfielder Signs and Other Yankees Firm

New York February 2 reports principal Yankee holdouts reached a firm agreement on Saturday. Roy Johnson reportedly signed a 1937 contract, ending extended negotiations.

Yankee New York Fen Réaia Gullielten Roy Johnson Tetits Ignea

Dunsmore Retained as L A Softball Commissioner Amid Meeting Turmoil

In Los Angeles a heated gathering of league officials and managers backed Commissioner Jole Dunsmore against a proposed replacement by John E. Seibert. Dunsmore, praised for strength and popularity, indicated willingness to resign but faced organized opposition over the five player rule. A vote secured Dunsmore’s continuance, while the later M C A meeting debated rule changes for girls teams.

Hilly Sfussoliti Jole Dunsmore John E. Seibert Duns City’ Hall Recreation Department Cals Dunsamore Antil M.C. A Vic Shultz Hoxe Leiber Ein

Mittmen Defeat Texas in San Antonio Boxing Meet

A large crowd watched the University of Texas team lose to the Mittmen in a San Antonio gym. LeRoy Dorel stopped Bob McKinley in the second round, Roger Pryor defeated Ogbain 1 0, Evy Gondrin beat Wilbur Fiehart, and many other bouts favored San Antonio fighters in a 12 bout program. The tournament is set for March 5 in San Antonio.

San Antonio VM. CG. A University of Texas Kreakouts LeRoy Dorel Bob ‘McKinley Roger Pry Nasseur Douglas Borders Ray Antonio Brat Gy Goodrigh Andrew Chilton

Ten Big Ten Bowl Off Draws National Attention

The Big Ten bowling event brings top 10 players to a Saturday night bowl off broadcast by IKALQ. Top teams and high averages compete for prizes and bragging rights as fans fill the venue and observers await the competition. Team rosters include Wrenter Coapt, WM Fens tun, 1S. MaeManus, Renten Sehwer er, Ernest Teiggle, and others as listed for Team No. 2. Team No. 3 features Kile Keba and Carter dr among others.

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Steele Defeats Risko in Easy Boxing Defense

New York report says champion Steele bored through Risko in fifteen rounds to defend the American title for the second time, winning nine rounds on the AP score and leaving Risko unable to seriously challenge. Risko paid $26,000 for the shot. bout grossed $17,802.23 from 168 paying customers.

New York Tech Predin Steele Tram Tatomm Wash Syracuse Eddie Babe Tisko Steele Babe Risko Los Associated Press

Big Sunday Light aims for city’s widest newspaper reach

The publication touts rapid local notices and broad circulation as a premier urban paper. It emphasizes quick-response classified ads and bold citywide coverage, highlighting its position as the leading source for fast information.

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