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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1937

Page

11

Fort Sam Fives Defend Crown In Fort Sam Houston Game

Fort Sam Houston schedule outlines a Thursday night doubleheader as the Twenty-third Infantry Doughe boys meet Staff Troopers in the main game. Second Regiment Livonia faces the Twelfth Held Artillers in the second contest with lineups including Blair Troy, Bundy, and Meaty.

Toop Doughe Fort Sam Houston Livonia Artillers Nertie Blair Troy Rises Center Bundy Niiy Iiantry RvAns Forwarday Grounds Center Sara Monk Wuards Saith Tittle Bubs Erwin Temple Li Klein

Catholic Fives Set for Play in State Tournament

Catholic schoolboy cagers from 10 Texas centers converge on San Antonio March 4 to compete in the state Catholic interscholastic basketball tournament. State finals aim to reach Loyola Chicago March 17 to 21. Plans include Central and St Henry’s entries from San Antonio with a possible trip to Chicago if Central wins the state crown.

Grafly Texas San Antonio Butlla Loyola University Chicago St. Mary's University San Antonios Epitries Central St. Henry's Guin Tearog Denison Dallas EL Paso Beaumont Galveston Brownsville Yoakum Vietusia

Fight Results By The Associated Press

New York report describes Bertand losing his first American defeat as the Finn demonstrates he can take it. The Gurmer had little to show after a 10 round surprise beating at Nat le Mann on Haven's heavy hitting youth. Ty Barlund edges near knockout in rounds three and four as Arland rallies to a draw. Sixteen rounds of wagering and unsettled calls leave actions unclear.

Associated Press New York Bertand Blankrol Gurmer Haven Asrlind Beck Lee Hin Barlund

Richter's to Build New Ball Diamond in City

Richter's base ball team continues preparations for the upcoming season with daily practices. A youth field at Harlandale will host sessions Sunday afternoon while work begins on a diamond at Mitchell and Concepcion, formerly Laighorn field. The new diamond will be the club home, with a practice game planned for March 7 likely against a South Central Texas team.

Richter Menlal Harlandale Field Mitchell Concepcion Laighorn Field South Crolral Texas

Forfeit Muddles Lone Star Race

NACOGDOCHES Feb 33 Wn Forfeiture towns of a Lone Star conference basketball game played February 1. Southwest Texas State Teachers admitted using an unregistered player and forfeited 9 games. Stephen F. Austin Teachers had clinched the lead but must replay against Sam Houston at Huntsville Monday night.

Nacogdoches Southwest Texas State Sam Houston Stephen F. Austin Hunteville

Medalist Todd Meets Riegel in Houston First Round

Todd the medalist from Dallas advances to face Bobby Riegel of Beaumont after posting a 34 year score in qualifying at the Houston Country Club Invitational. Leading players include Reynolds Smith and Preston Moore with 25 35 70 rounds while Gus Moreland and George Ratan wait to qualify. second round set for tomorrow and finals Sunday.

Houston Bary Todd Invita Koller Dallas Bobby Riegel Beaumont Toad Texas Nat Smith S. Moore Reynolds Smith Preston Moore Moore Mexico Gus Moreland Peoria TL George Ratan Touston Ries Jack Munger Oprllay Bill Welch Dawson Strong Johnny Dawson Chicago Milton Ward Campus Christi Paul Leslie Leinsigig State University Jack Malloy Tulsa Willie Maguire Jr Moreland Peoria Todas Harry Toda Dalles Bobby Piecel Bitche BicChire Shreveport D. Slaughter Lubbock Gus Nevaths Chicheg John Gummings Memphis Reuhen Alvough Dalley Ve Hurston Willie Vince Ribak Glove Aevista William Ro Tone Austin Ed Anderton Bob Davis Fort Worth Jack Mallow A. Ahern Houstin David Davis Tyler Dick Nantes Houstéen

Wheatley Boys Win Sixth Victory In Eight Starts

The Phyllis Wheatley High school Lions beat Huntsville Negro High School 45 to 13 on Wednesday night to extend their record to six wins in eight games. They are set to play San Marcos on Thursday and Tayleville on Saturday.

Wheatley Boys Lions of Phyllis Wheatley High School Huntsville Negro High School San Marcos Taylevilla

Pickard-Heavy Sugar Alamo Charts Alamo Downs

Daily Double totals 538.60 under Pickard heavy sugar play at Alamo Downs on a Wednesday dated February 2 1937. Wealhem clear track fast and racing conditions noted with emphasis on performance and track state.

Alamo Downs Wealhem

Fifth Race One Mile and Seventy Yards Summary

Race results show Clatwing defeating yvarolda in a tight finish with Andlogomor Leta Montez as the winner's trainer EB. Payouts list win 60, place 3.50, show 4.00 with other entries including Otra Vex and Dizzy B. The scrambled text notes post time around 4 15 and 4 36, with several jockeys and owners mentioned in unclear form.

Leta Montez Anthony Valle Ta Pinner Tuue A Quetler Hulé Quarty Nile Fininl Wlpe Sinvin Jucker Cizy EL Anthony Thornton xOtra Reynalds Brae Killinn Moai Adams Burgess Albreent G. Spaeth Wance Traey Stralehr Otra Vex Mie Rew Dizzy Yan Ota Sea Arty Wig Cau Ams Rew Keld

Horse Race Result from Mixed Thoroughbred Meet

In the seventh race over 11-16 miles with a £400 purse, Westoe led and held on after a steady drive, Bourbon Prince and Oklahoma Fatseer were among others, with Straight payoff at 4.20 and exacta/quinella payouts noted. The event featured several named horses and owners, with post times around 3:14 and 8:46 in race cadence.

Honeywood Hetty J Wostko —L. Stewert sPouger Ware S Landes Morgan xRall Home T. May Aia Neal High Hatter Howell Beck Mylily G. EL Moore King xMount Lookout Holiran BO St Ward Oklaiwnta Fourner Bourbon Prince Westeo Oklahoma icTrauseend Traine Wepply Sin Pin Paunere Frenchy Cerm Lagalle Higgins Amd LO Morgan Sam JO Har Rah

Eight race results and track notes from Harlingen card

At Harlingen on February 25 the eighth race featured a fast finish with winner credited to a strong drive and an easy stretch run. The event included multiple horses, detailed odds, and placing that raised questions about the track record. In other race notes Mrs. Kimerson set a woman’s course record on the municipal course, while Southwestern University closed its basketball season with a loss to the leading team, the Yellowjackets.

Harlingen R. G. Kimerson Newdon Mass BR. Wary San Antonio

Seguin Ball League Chiefs Meet at Municipal Building

Officials of the Savy Central Texas Basewell rang will gather in Seguin at the Municipal building Thursday night at 7 45 to elect officers and set plans for the looming tea. Frank Quinn, loop president, will preside. First rescue games are scheduled for April 4.

Ball League Seguin Texas Ieet Frank Quinn Loop

Braddock Louis Fight Ticket Prices Set in Chicago

The Illinois state athletic commission announced ticket prices for the James J. Braddock versus Louis heavyweight championship bout on June 22 in Chicago. Prices range from 3.30 to 27.00 dollars, with ringside seats commanding the higher amount and all prices include tax.

Braddock-Louis Chicago Tllinois State Athletic Comnvasion Foy James J. Braddock

Missions to Pitch Camp March 8 Macks Carded

The San Antonio Missions prepare for spring training with exhibition games rolling toward Laredo and Monterrey. Pitchers and catchers depart March 8 for Laredo to open camp ahead of a likely game against the St. Louis Browns in March. The Browns arrive March 7 with two players already in the city, while other Mission players report March 12.

Macks San Antonio Missions St. Lois Browns Laredo Bagis Philadelphia Athletics Taredo

Mountaineers Rally to Beat San Antonio Cagers 59–40

Kerrville reports Schweine Institute's Mountaineers erased a four point deficit with a four last half run to defeat the University of San Antonio 59 to 40 on Wednesday night. U S lineup included Pinch Roace Michaelis Ouen Neves Hartman Cox Langsdale Baxter Moore and subs Schreiner Selmen Vance. Hartman at center and Barney Cox at guard.

Kerrville Schweine Institute Mountaineers University of San Antonio

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