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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1937

Page

2

Opening Day at Alamo Downs Draws 13 500 Fans

Opening day at Alamo Downs drew about 13 500 spectators with a large overflow crowd. A record purse of 727 845 in tickets topped last year's inaugural and the day featured several long odds winners. The program sold out rapidly with a busy mutuels and new photo finish cameras used to determine winners in several races. Attendance reported at 12 860 with uncertain final figures and taxied to conclude the event.

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The System Striving For Page Antics In Race Bets

A garbled OCR note describes attempts to influence racing results by manipulating bets. It mentions Styrling, Blase D Or, and Chip pi Mbe with a $3 wager on sack and selections including Githeré Biztan and Greel.

Styrling Rnced Greel

Fight Livens the At Havana Week in Cuba Game

A chaotic football clash at Havana sees Villanova, Auburn and others collide as fights erupt in the second period. Key moments include Villanova fumbling seven times and Auburn pressing early, with Kilgore and Kilgore's teammates sustaining drives and Pepton adding a punt.

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Daily Double Chart reports mixed results and payouts

fragmentary racing data notes a Friday event with a Daily Double on day one, a winner named Lady Pesicde and various wagers and payouts including $360.80 and other small sums. unclear names and places appear, with garbled terms such as Asintan and Shi.

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Racing Notes From Alamy Downs and Nearby Tracks

A disorderly racing day details entries, earnings, and odds for multiple horses and riders. References to Snoopy Sam, Gh SBater, and others describe event results, wagers, and mounting conditions amid fog and damp weather. Notes mention winners, payouts, and daily double totals amid late-season horse racing activity.

TCU Frogs Secure Second Straight Bowl Victory

A chaotic yet vivid game report details TCU achieving a second consecutive bowl win amid a flurry of names and plays. It highlights key figures, scoring moments, and official observations while preserving a period newsroom tone. The piece references various players, coaching staff, and game actions across the muddled OCR text.

74 Year-Old Boxer Wins in Rockland Ring

A 74 year-old boxer delivered a decisive victory in Rockland as onlookers witnessed a sharp though brief bout. The report mentions a Bangor competitor and references former Grand Rapids connections in a fragmentary account.

Rockland Bangor Gee Grand Rapids

May We Take A Goal-Post Please Story

May We Take A Goal Post Please narrates a New Orleans incident after a college game when fans tore down a goal post. Californians offered to pay for its fate, and Joe Consing of the Mid Winter Brings Association commented during the event in which souvenirs were sought by onlookers.

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Youngsters Reach Tennis Finals in New York Tournament

In New York, junior and boys' finals unfold with Eastern players Melvin Scear and William Braeder among contenders. Ned Toleil advances as Joseph Fishonen falls short. Harper Tuk claims a doubles title with partner Schwartzman, defeating Erslaeder and Hi Las Hender.

New York Jon E Yen College Avavite Flele Yi Yo Eastenners Melvin Scear Man Willum W. Braeder Millaysen Ned Toleil Strate

Unclear OCR fragment on Texas Wolf and basketball play

Fragmented text from a Jan 2 report describes a football or basketball scene with references to Texas and Beings rather than clear teams. Mentions run of laps, urn sighting, penalties, and a combative moment between players. Overall details are obscured by garbled OCR and no definite outcome.

Football Results Reported From Scored Games

Football results show Pitrabujeh 21 and Washington U tied with BP a Re Green. Bat Dorgers 2 defeated Tuskeres and Prairie View 9 in a separate match.

Pitrabujeh Washington Prairie View

FALASCHI STAR IN BRONCS UPSET WIN AT LSU

Underdogs pull upset as Falaschi shines for the Broncos in a 321-14 victory over Louisiana State, amid a roaring crowd of 43,060. Key plays include a 1-yard pass from Foleechs to Menuel and Brung Peliegsinis’s square toss to Nor ibp Poney, with strong defense by Bare and Hengels. The Tigers fall behind early and struggle to mount a comeback as Santa Clara’s quick touchdowns seal the lead.

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Third Race Results and Tally from Early Meet

Disjointed race notes describe multiple horses in the third and sixth events, detailing post positions, distances, and payouts. The text mentions finish order, prices, and various jockeys and trainers, with fragmented appears of betting figures and stall names.

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