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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1938

Page

3

Emery Houston Winner To Dodge Big Time Golf

Houston golfer Walter Emery, 23, won a local amateur match at the Cypress club defeating Edwin Metloro in a 32 hole battle. Emery, who had planned to avoid major tournaments, edged McClure with a late drive and steadier play to claim the victory before about 300 spectators.

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Boxers In Chicago Spark 399 Bouts At Donated Glove Tourney

The eleventh annual Gordon Glove boxing tournament opens in Chicago with 399 amateur boxers. Three rings host bouts as champions emerge from a field of 400 entrants. The Chicago Times notes the event runs Monday through Wednesday with encouraging crowds and the tournament sponsors listed.

Chicago Peg Lonighe Uno Marcy

Dallas Racer Hart in Freak Accident

Dallas racer Hart involved in a freak accident Sunday when his car crashed through a railing and plunged off an embankment during a race. He escaped unharmed, but suffered a badly bruised wrist and shock, with emergency crews attending the scene.

Dallas Hart Fel UPI Joel

Kirkpatrick Eyes 22 Points to Tie Scoring Record

Kirkpatrick, Baylor star, seeks to reach 191 points for a new league mark in two games. He needs 22 points to tie Toa Ty Adolph Diesel’s record as Baylor battles Rice Institute on its home court then faces Southern Methodist. The race for second place hinges on Baylor’s upcoming games with SMU and Texas teams, while Arkansas collected the title but saw key players finish eligibility.

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Big Seven Basketball Schedule Signals Deadlock

In Denver a travel note shows the Big Seven race tight with Colorado and Utah likely to split games. The schedule hints at a decisive clash to break the deadlock as teams vie for top position. A standout player between lines is noted as an emerging scorer.

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Golf Ball Price Fixing Action Targets Manufacturers

Washington reports a federal probe into golf ball price fixing. The FTC ordered the Golf Manufacturers Association and allied bodies to halt unlawful pricing practices. The inquiry seeks to end manufacturer agreements that set fixed price scales for PGA members and related distributors.

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Nelson rises in golf list in Thomasville Open

Nelson of Reading Pa formerly of Dallas won the $3000 Thomasville Open at Glen Atven, posting 180 strokes, eight over par, collecting $7000 to lift winter winnings to $1520. Dick Mele took $450 for second with 324 and Varry Cooper $350 third with 285. Other finishers included Moore, Manwroncek, Bunyan, Bavith, Serafin. Pro group heads to St Petersburg for a three day event starting March 2.

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Reagan's Bulldogs Rated Tops in State High Meet

Reagan's Bulldogs are hailed as state high meet leaders after a dominant Region 5 showing. Defending champ Carey’s Cardinals regain footing to claim Region 1, with Reagan and Caray among top regional performers. Other champs include Abitens, Woodrow Wilson, and Bailey. North Texas critics crown the Bulldogs as top overall. Drawings set for the state tournament amid widespread acclaim for regional winners.

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Ambiguous Sports Report From Local Amateur Meet

A garbled summary notes a tennis and loamy event with attendees including managers and representatives. It mentions teams such as Coca Cola Haulers and Pepper Coca O and references games at San Pedro park and Irving field with scattered scores and names, including Quintanula and Ben Milroy, but many details are unclear due to OCR errors.

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Pearl Brewettes End Season In Baytown Tourney

The Pearl Brewettes of San Antonio, a fourth place TAAFP girls team, hang up their uniforms for the season to focus on softball. They fell to Piedra Athletic in the semifinals, while the Red Rambles of Galveston beat San Antonio for third place in the Baytown tournament. The American General Taysurance team of Holston claimed the state title with a flyoff victory over Senesa Athletic.

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Baseball speed up plan prompts mixed fan reaction

Local columnist critiques proposals by Brexy W. C. Tuttle to shorten games by stricter rules and fines. Fans and players voice mixed support, calling for fewer delays and more action while warning against overreach and loss of tradition. The piece cites incidents from Brownsville and mentions Rice football star Ole Gordill in a tangential note about a college basketball game.

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Outboard Race Highlights Charro Days Regatta crowd

At Brownsville basin a 25,000 strong crowd watched Jesuits of the Charro Days regatta as Giese A hydroplanes beat Charley Maylaw and others in a busy program. Heats featured Mayhew Wilson Reuter and Mayhew again in several classes, with times around 3:40 to 4:24 as San Antonio entrants competed in multiple divisions.

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One Year Ago Alamo Downs Meet Controversy Amid Weather Hit Attendance

Milinger Raymond RK and Russell demanded the trace was by the red after the Alamo Downs meet. Adverse weather reduced attendance through most of the day. Torehren won the Getaway day feature at the Daves, with Melvin Calvert aboard in the $1000 Au Revoly hatc dleap.

Alamo Downs Milinger Raymond RK Russell Torehren Daves Melvin Calvert

Aurora Polo Opens Tuesday in San Antonio Tournament

In winter polo at San Antonio hotels, the Rainbow team defeated the Wichita Whirlwinds 4 to 3 in a finals clash at Brackenridge Park. Aldwell and Evanger led for the Rainbows with multi-goal performances while San Angelo riders added five counters in the late periods. Harold Batty and Charles Waring scored for Wichita. Harald Barry and others supported the Rainbow victory.

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Eightth Patrick's quintet climbs to second in league standings

The 8th Patrick's quintet moved into second place in the Perish league after a tight 23-20 victory over St. Henry's Sunday afternoon at Woodlawn. Other league results include St. Mary's 42 Sacred Heart 25 and Guadalupe beating Sh Desijin's 12-3.

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