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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1937

Page

5

Baylor Bears Set For Arkansas Opener In SEC Tilt

Baylor faces Arkansas in Fayetteville in a key Southwest Conference opener as the Bears bring seasoned players and a strong showing from the Oklahoma City Invitational. Texas and Texas A&M prep for North Texas and other league foes amid early season trials.

Baylor Parkers Bears Fayetteville Qtarks Jettarmen Dor Lockerd Gilliland Lasteer Ferro Arkansas Texas A. and M.tube Institute Houston Cave Jhusty Kitty Omis Dale Preibrveer Giant Collins Stark University of Texas Baxter Teat of Us North Texas Peans Christin Sammy Bargh Chariie Mabry Dalles Satuday Eh Longhorn Buth Towers

Top ranked net stars lead Coral Gables event

In Coral Gables Florida on January 1, the Lithane Mal Blemi-Biltmore tournament lists 84 players led by Donald Budge of Los Angeles Frank Parker of Loving Lae and Bryan Great of Atlanta holding top three places in the United States Lawn Tennis Association rankings. Budge’s first round match versus Joki Palmer was postponed until his California arrival. Parker draws Abs Garsford of New York while Grams Willian Shelby meets Wayne Sabin. Foreign entries include Ricardo Morales and Gustave Vollmer.

Coral Gables Fla Awies Tite Aeldon Mal Blemi-Biltmore Donald Budge Ing Angele Noo Drilled States Lawn Tennis Association Frankie Parker Loving Lae Boo Bryan Bitse Great Atlanta Orien Parker New Orleans Budge Ioky Palmer Miami Beach California Parkey Abs Garsford New York Gramt Willian Shelby Miami Charles Haris West Palm Beach Bilmore Hendrix Lakeland Flawes Wayne Sabin Los Angeles Ricardo Morales Gustave Vollmer Havana United States Lavy Tennis Association Mn Oontite Jacobs Prankis Parker Don Budge Waite Parker Grans Court Bitsy" Grant England Wimberor

Woman Captain Receives River Navigation Master Certificate

Bary Becker Greene of Glacimat has held a master certificate since passing an exam before steamboat inspectors in Pittsburgh. She has since worked actively as a pilot and steamboat captain. Mrs. Greene belongs to Harbor 25 Masters and Pilots, port of Pittsburgh, and has long served as a leader in the organization. Letters to Mr. Ripley with a stamped envelope will receive replies about the Believe or cartoons.

Bary Becker Greene Glacimat Fittsburgh Wes Ripley

Cunningham to Return in New York Indoor Meet

Olenn Cunningham, returning to competition in New York after Kansas, will start the indoor season at the Knights of Columbus meet in Columbus. He aims to join Don Lash, Marty Guckmant, and Joe McCluskey on the 1936 Olympic team, with Lash in the two mile and McCluskey in the 3000 meters. Guckmant enters the 60 and 100 meter sprints as he seeks to reclaim a sprint relay spot.

New York Olenn Cunningham Kansas Oni Cunningham Don Lash Marty Guckmant Joe McCluskey Columbus

First Colt of New Year Claimed by Waggoners

Arlington Downs Texas July 4 Paul and Guy L Wags Zoney’s stock Three D’s foal born to a 22 year old mare named Web of the new Year. The sire is Liberty Limited with several other foals expected in January and months ahead.

Arlington Downs Texas Paul and Guy L. Wags Zoney Gable Literty Limited Liberty Limited Mazette George Smith Sam Mole Kilkerry Spearmint Jose K Sy Dainty Porte Drageai Petes Pat Petuiig Feat Apri Sanny Ans Sun Bmaroy Romange Liberty Lin- Aled Kecvid Kilkerey Bert Hote

Vines to Clash with Perry in Madison Square Garden

New York January fourth reports that Ellsworth Vines and Fred Perry will meet Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden in a bid to settle the pro amateur dispute. Perry, once top amateur, and Vines, leading pro, are expected to draw a large gate. a doubles match with George Lott and Bill Tilden follows the singles.

New York Fred Perry England Cash Ellsworth Vines Madison Square Garden Bill Tilden Vines Big Bill Perry Tie Garden Sintag George Lathapasies Vines Tilden

Welcome for Bronchos as Santa Clara Returns from New Orleans

Santa Clara University football team, victorious over Louisiana State, heads home to San Jose on Wednesday. A large civic welcome with a parade, band, and officials will accompany the squad from the station to a victory ceremony. The Broncs were undefeated until the Texas Christian game in San Francisco.

San Jose Cal Santa Clara Univers Louisiana New Orleans Bronco Santa Clara Louisians Santa Claras Texas Christian San Francisco

Tennis rankings spark row over USLTA list

The United States Lawn Tennis Association issued early rankings for 1936 causing debate before the February convention. Top men include Budge Parker Grant Riggs and Van Ryn. women leaders Marble Jacobs and Fabyan lead a list that elevates youth amid retirements and controversial omissions.

Cleveland Indians spring training report Feb 28 plans

Cleveland manager Steve Neil set February 28 as the reporting date for pitchers and catchers for spring training in New Orleans. Osfielders and outfielders report a week later, with the first practice game March 13 against the New Orleans Pelicans. The team will then tour Texas Oklahoma Arkansas Alabama Georgia Mississippi and the Carolinas, ending with five games at the Polo Grounds in New York on April 17 and 18.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians New Orleans Steve Neil Arkansas Obama Georgia Mississippi Carolinas Polo Grounds New York

Jaysees Honor Tivy High Team at Kerrville Dinner

The Antlers of Tivy High School, state tournament finalists who defeated Amarillo before losing, will be honored at an appreciation dinner at the Bluebonnet hotel in Kerrville Friday night. The Kerrville Junior Chamber of Commerce hosts the event with about 200 guests including Hays and other officials. Benneth Bennett is committee chairman.

Tivy High School Amarido Bluebonnet Hotel Kerrville

Playoff for Miami Prize in 13th Open Golf Tournament

In Miami Florida the 13th annual Miami open golf tournament concludes with Tony Manero of Coral Gables and Ray Mangrum of Dallas leading to a potential playoff for the top prize of 500. Manero posted 68 to tie Mangrum at 277 after 32 holes, with Mangrum shooting 68 67 70 71 for a 282 total and Ed Oliver of Wilmington third at 300.

Miami Fla Dlace Tony Manero Coral Galles Tasena Ray Man Etum Dasten Myeiey Winmnen Wil Collet Manero Mangrum Ed Oliver Wilmington Del Frank ‘Walsh Chicago Bil Heinlein Indianapolis Ky Laftoon Orlando Johnny Ferrell Hollywood Wille Kirin Leon Pettisven Pendleton Amateuers

Bears Defeat Stars In Postseason Style

Chicago Bears topple the Stars 7 to 6 in a hard fought game yesterday. Jack Manders booted the extra point after the Bears’ first quarter score. Habay Wilson starred for the All-Stars with a 82 yard dash for a fourth period touchdown before a late score from Maco Stewart.

Touston Chicago Dears Sters Southwest Collegians Ead Jack Manders Joe Studahar Bears Habay Wilson Southern Methodist Mustangs Dass Wile Maco Stewart Gene Daar Eana Stacs Will Bice Fnsehurst Johnson Anne Wrost Thompson Lackey Owl Guard Alter Brumbuunk Comnett Rentner Rengantie Gurekl Noltinz Doebring Becky Liam Syleester Towel Whilfie Baker Smartt Re Wilson Wake

Walsh Predicts Schmeling Retirement

New York January 4. Davis reports that if Schmeling wins the heavyweight title in June he will likely retire, with plans to fight only one more bout or none, and doubts about a return to face Louis. The piece outlines potential post June outcomes, including Schmeling considering retirement after the Braddock era and his pursuit of future schemes.

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Randolph Cagers Vie In Troop-Base Inter Squadron Races

Randolph soldiers form a basketball squad to represent the West Point air base in Army and college competition. Ten players from various units are on the Rambler squad, led by Leo Marshall with a 14.0 point average over seven games as inter-squad games resume after a holiday break.

Barnet Randolph Feld West Rambler Leo Danijel Heese Marshal Acs Rauadron 52 Cellerite Squadron Whille Bears Tuacena Double Eyeles Numa Ae L. Marshall

East Texas Lions Face SMU In College War Night

East Texas Lions entertain at Commerce tonight against Southern Methodist University. Rost to the base keteers of SMU highlight the college game while other notes mention a musical at Twentieth Century-Fox with Dick Powell and Madeleine Carroll and a chorus lineup with minimal hair color changes.

East Texas Lions SMU Commerce East Texas Southern Methodict University Irving Beets Twentieth Century-Fox Dick Powell Madeleine Cerroll

Sugar Bowl Meet To Be Bigger Says Sponsor

NEW ORLEANS Jan 4 The Sugar Bowl sports festival sponsor Mid Winter Sports Association praised the program's success and outlined plans for a larger festival and a 600 seat stadium for 1938. The event included traes tennis basketball boxing taekwatta rowing and a New Year Day football game LSU vs Santa Clara 21 14. About 41 000 paid admissions generating around 121 000 in receipts.

New Orleans Warren ¥. Miller Miller Tilane National College Site Athlete Association Coleges Traes Tegatta Louisiana State Ssntz Galata Santa Clara

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