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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1938

Page

3

Peters Upset Stuns Drouillard For Title Shot

In a San Antonio boxing card, Peters powered to a technical knockout in the seventh round over Orville Drouillard after a back and forth contest. Drouillard battled through three rounds before a decisive climax as Peters used precise punches to land a sharp left hook and right crosses. The win earns Peters a promised shot at Lou Ambers, with the arena and fans buzzing over the potential title bout.

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Golf Notes from San Antonio Women’s Association Tournament

SAN ANTONIO Feb 20 The weekly Golf Notes report on the San Antonio Women’s Golf Association event lists competitors and results from the Brist course tournament. Notable players include Mrs. Deeeben, Mrs. Avnisteatuy, and several named g professionals, with matches concluding in quarterfinals and semi finals.

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Rice basketball surge boosts high school program hopes

An extended preview describes Rice High School’s plans to expand basketball under coach Krets, with Kitts leading minor sports roles and a push to translate football success into hoops. Noted players include Owls star Kitts and Jefferson’s Bob Kinney, now headed to Schreiner Institute. The piece weighs Rice’s future talent pool and organizational moves for lasting glory.

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Fight Results Amid Chaotic Scorecard in City Ring

A chaotic fight night in Stouts City produced mixed results as several contenders clashed. Notable bouts saw Devan weigh in strong and a surprise upset at 164 pounds while venues faced logistical issues and public attention rose over refereeing and scoring discrepancies.

Nelson's club contends for second round berth

Fragmented notes describe Nelson and teammates in a tournament bid with mentions of Chicago and a 70 percent shot rate. The text references a $8 hose fifths and a Palm Thursday setting, plus club activity around a finale and a local gym. Strong entities include Nelson, Chicago, and Palm Thursday.

Smiths Team Faces Tough Test Amid Shaky Roster

squinting through foggy text, report notes Smiths team upcoming clash with two missing players. Old Westbury led by solid defense and a six goal star George Oliver may anchor lineup as Darryl Zanuek eyes return while Terry and Wright prep to push offense.

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Abandoned Prraw Draft Reveals Regional Hockey Talent

A fragmented plea lists teams and players across a scattered ice hockey scene. Names and places appear in a jumble, citing New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, and other cities, suggesting a broad but unclear talent trail through early rounds and regional ties.

Rightmire Knocked Out In Third Round Fight

Chicago ringside report describes Rightmire kayoed in the third as Armstrong dominates early, with chaotic exchanges and a dramatic knockdown. The crowd roars as Burns advances to a title bout, while the referee and medical staff attend Rightmire amid the tense scene.

Midwinter Sail Regatta Underway at McQueeney

The fourth annual Midwinter Sail Regatta opens at Lake McQueeney with multiple classes racing. Notable entrants include Bill Brady of Dallas defending as a prior champion, while local crews from Fort Worth and San Antonio are among the field in a weekend schedule of handicapped and class races hosted by the National Racing Association.

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Arkansas Hawks Chase Southwest Title Clash

Arkansas Razorbacks push to the 1936 Southwest Conference crown with seven games left as they host SMU Mustangs in a bid to clinch the pennant. A win would virtually seal it. Rice’s upset chance at Baylor adds to the title chase while Texas beat UT last night moving T exas A&M into fourth. Baylor appeals a delayed game tonight as the race intensifies in Waco.

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Plainview and Kerrville Booked for Football Clash

Kerrville on February 26 hosts Plainview in a high school football game featuring notable players Coleman and Willard from the Plainview Bulldogs. Coleman, a backfield standout, is seen as a steadying force for the Antlers squad, while Willard helps anchor the offense as they travel to later matchups including a test against Weslaco High.

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Whitney Reverses Contract Offer to Philites

Whitney, known as Whitney, reportedly sent back a signed contract to the Philites after declining sides of the sligwment. The article notes his biggest season of 10 in the pittor tengues and references Paffaticiphi Nationals and 1d.

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Welch Emerges as Favorite in Houston Golf Classic

Bill Welch, UT law student and former Squib champion, surged to favorite status at the Houston Country Club invitation tourney after an upset elimination of Johnny Goodman. Welch drew cheers for a dramatic 25-foot putt on the second extra hole to win and then posted a notable recovery to win another match.

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Robertson To Boycott Olympics

Robertson, a Montclair coach, said he will boycott the next Olympic Games. He cited Japan’s treatment of defenseless Chinese and urged the Pennsylvania club to discuss alternative scheduling or a boycott with other supporters in New Jersey.

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Padgett Works Behind The Plate In Winter Haven Tryout

In Winter Haven on February 26 Padgett, an outfielder, tries catching as part of a conversion trial. He says he will not settle for ordinary catching and aims to be a strong receiver. Training at the Gatds baseball school under Joe Sunden, Padgett is adapting to the new role alongside early catching legends.

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Houston Volley Ball Team Competes In Annual Invitational

Twelve teams, including the Hughes Tea company setup, compete at the Houston event. Notable participants include Howard Unlug, Henry Gol End Tal Bert, Paw Knolk, Hol Proily, Jack Ridgway, and Jack Denke as the roster forms. The long journey ahead concludes with the tournament in Houston on a Saturday event.

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Allen Secures Fat Contract With Cleveland Pitching

Cleveland February 26 Johnny Allen the Cleveland pitcher reportedly asked for an annual salary of 20000 dollars in a two year deal. The report notes he sought a rich contract while holding out for top pay.

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Houston Girls Star in Baytown Tourney

Houston girls representing American Grain Fire Insurance of Houston dominated Baytown Tourney play. Galveston Ramblers, Rasmussen squad from Galveston, and Lamesa Athletic Club were among top finishers as teams showcased fast pace and strong defense in a rough field.

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Lutherans Edge Temple Cagers In Low-Scoring Win

Lutherans beat Temple 20 to 9 as Garfield Kiel led with 16 points and teammates Pyeerson Nach Stati and Sweeney each reached double figures. The error-riddled, cramped game featured crowded lineups and uncertain rosters from both sides with many misspelled names.

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Unclear college basketball results amid noisy OCR transcript

An OCR fragment reports a Big Seven basketball game with multiple garbled names and scores. It mentions Colavade University, Cofirads State, Yale, Calorula, Bethany Younis, and a final score around Grat pice with Calorula, but essential details are unreadable. The piece mixes team names and symbols, yielding an incomplete game summary.

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Colast Conference AA TeAcIeLU clash at Berkeley

College basketball headlines report a Pacific Coast style clash with teams from the Pheifis conference facing Yale rivals. California defeated Humbern Cantor Trojans 49 10 40 at Tos Arbedes Maal night while Sum ford and Hinufareta Forward Angels showed strong scoring, and Glen Terberia led Frnvry-Hockey College with 1631 line, Lasiscttt posted 22 points.

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Jefferson Five In Regional Struggle In Texas Tourney

Jefferson High opens defense of regional crown in Southwest Texas tournament in San Marcos. First-round pairings at noon, games start 2 pm, championship at 9 pm. Jefferson to rely on 1937 lineup led by Mike Ball and Bil Tyager with eight reserves. Other regional results in Dallas area include Carey Canyon, Abilene, San Angelo, and Kingsville advancing toward finals.

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Broncs Edge Jaycees 32 to 22 in College Ball

The University of San Antonio Broncs defeated the Jaycees 32 to 22 on Saturday as they prepared for their final season game against Southwestern University in Georgetown Monday night. The article lists players and substitutions with crowded, error-filled OCR text but confirms the 32 to 22 final.

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Davis at Waikathon Ring for Opening Bout

Promoter announces Davis versus Brecker for the opening match at Waikathon arena next Wednesday. Davis, a 260 pound wrestler wearing size 15 shoes, is noted for a year with Gorritin Macias. Main events include Alabama Tl Lee versus Pouleh Refer and Karl Davis against Tenidlo Martines.

Glamorous Princess Baba Winks at Wrestler Husband

In Palayan May Bab, a glamorous princess of Sura, watched her husband, famed wrestler Robert Gregory of England, win a match after a long separation. The couple discussed fatigue from a long marriage while officials note a previously stopped allowance to their daughter Princess Hinda.

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