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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1937

Page

5

Football Sets New Crowd Records

By John D. Gleeth Chicago June 5 1936 report notes growing college game attendance, open vs passing plays, and evolving coaching. It discusses amateur status, profits and pay rules, rising basketball interest, modest gains in college baseball, and Olympic impact on track wrestling and swimming.

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Illinois Mat Title Will Be at Stake

Illinois athletic commission will recognize the winner of tonight’s 0 Minute time limit bout as world wrestling champion between Everett Marshall and Jim Memiken. Three referees will decide the victor if no fall occurs. Points will determine aggressiveness, skill, and sportsmanship, with Marshall weighing in around 218 and McMillen 225.

Chicago Jan Uunois Ethletic Commission Everett Marshall Jima Memiken Wil Ami McMillen

Open House and Historical Tales At TRFLAND Castle

Yesterday's Explanation mentions Open House near Dublin where a 400 year tradition persists about Grace O Malley once visiting and locking doors during mealtime. It recounts a ransom tale tied to Howth Castle and a strict medieval diet rule. The piece also notes an old Ottoman practice about deafmutes in state service and a reader letter request to Mr Ripley.

Trfland Gassle Dublin Reland Aneallimes Grace O'Malley Howth Castle

Myer First To Sign With Senators In 1937

Washington shortstop and captain Charles Buddy Myer signed his 1937 contract with owner Clark Griffith becoming the first Senator to sign for next season. Details indicate he remained at most of last year’s salary despite expectations of a cut.

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McMurry Cagers Top Texas Conference in Height

McMurry College basketball likely features the tallest Texas conference roster this season. Star guard Robert King at six feet plus joins forwards Roy Miers and Max Arantius at 6 4, center Beans McCasians near 6 4, with rookies and injured players affecting early lineup.

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Phoenix after Sammy Baugh eyeing high school coach job

Phoenix High officials invited Sam Baugh to discuss coaching the football team for next fall. Terms not offered yet. Baugh will travel to Phoenix after meetings with Y U board in February. he plans to consult with Coach Meyer before making a definite decision.

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Horton Smith Chooses 1987 Ryder Cup Team Plans

CHICAGO Jan. 5 Horton Smith top Chicago professional works a paint system to award points for the 1987 Ryder Cup team selection. Winners of the national Open and PGA Championship earn 100 points. other finishers gain proportionate values. Smith aims to save das. plan approved by PGA.

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Big Shots Win In Net Event In Coral Gables

In the Miami Biltmore tennis tournament second round Frankie Parkey, ranked No 2 nationally, defeats New Britain, Conn player Jack Birkham as Charla Harris meets George Pera of Miami and seedings hold in early rounds. Several top seeds are delayed by travel issues and a Miami crash injures Martin Bushy, with Arthur Wendrix also delayed.

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YMCA Sports Tho Franks Lead In Opening Bankee Ball

Frank Anterren led the winners with 14 points in a 44 to 22 second half burst as Triangles es dominated. Taylor and Serrick added points for the opponents, while referees and timers are noted amid a cluttered box of names and stray lines from the page.

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Alamo Jewelers Clinches Narrow Win in Late Foul

In a tight Commercial Basket Ball league night, Alamo Jewelers edged the International Clubmen 45 to 35 after a dramatic finish. Cecil Slater sank a crucial foul shot with under a minute remaining to seal the victory as Squatty Rows and Andy Orriotli sparked a 35-35 tied stretch. The Brewers and Clubmen balanced offense with Dutch Dietzel, Rip Devilbiss and Witcoy combining for major scoring, while Sadlers anchored in goal and tallied 46 in the second half of another tilt.

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Sunday Schools Basketball Night Caps Local League Action

Tonight in the American League seniors First Evangelical faces Mexican Christian Institute while Alamo Heights Lutheran meets Prospect, Baptist Temple clashes with Government Methodist. Officials include Rei Bocgus and Marville as scores and rosters list many local clubs and players from the Texas League games yesterday.

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Mangrum Wins Miami Open In Golf Playoff

Ray Mangrum defeated Tony Manero in an 18 hole playoff at the Miami open. The two finished regulation at 297 after three days of play, with first prize $500 and second $400.

Miami Ray Man Brum Tony Mane Lo Manere

Fisherman's Son DiMaggio Pledges Fuller Swing This Year

Joe DiMaggio, a San Francisco fisherman's son and 1932 Yankees rookie, vows not to swing at bad pitches. He plans to wait for hittable pitches, citing past eagerness and lessons from Mel Harder. His release fee remains undisclosed as he trains in the Bay Area and fattens up on his mother's spaghetti.

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Tricky Miss Wins Chaotic First Race at Meadow Track

Tricky Miss took command early and drew clear, beating Star Broon and Brewin as the field stretched. Apprentice allowance claimed. exact payouts show Tricky Miss earned $9.80 for win with place $5.00 and show $4.80. coauthor betting notes list Aurora G. Mace and others among totals.

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Sprinting mare wins chaotic final furlong race

In the second race a horse named Spring's Here led early but shuffled back before finishing strong to win easily amid a chaotic stretch. The winner earned a show and place payouts with notable competitors like Versace the trainer W M Bloan noted as key.

Miss Premier Wins Third Race at 6 Furlongs

In a tight field Miss Premier moved up along the rail after three eighths and drew clear in the stretch to win the six furlong claimer purse. My Blonde checked in strong for second with Any Chance making a late run to take show money. Parva Ella, Parva Ella led early but faded to fourth.

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Fifth Race at Olmos Track Results and Purses

The fifth race at Olmos over six furlongs offered a $2600 purse for Lycaulils. Won by a leading horse with strong ride, while Fragerly and other contenders placed. Early post at 2:03, payoffs included pot sums for winner, place, and show. The sixth and seventh races featured one mile and seventy-yard formats with purses of $700 and $800, detailing finishing order, payouts, and jockeys.

Olmos Jon Naylor Arthur—Shandon Esuuleigh J. Gillagee Jake—Fishburn Amelodie Amelodie Awmeylin H. Simpson St Thornton Mennie McGree Virginia J Staginia J Pringh Arthur Woodlawn Drearolis Polilian Lady Goodhart Francolas Bale Thréequariern E. Russell Dendy Haslam Forsee Thody Haldan

Reverberate Wins Narrowly in Sloppy Race Report

In the eighth race a 11-16 mile training event Reverberate surged from the inside to dominate in the stretch, outsprinting Waswanappi who led early. Donnie W. made a bold bid on the inside but could not reel in the winner as the field tired.

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Colleges Seek Star High Talent in All-State Feed

Dallas report notes several Texas high school players named to the Associated Press all-state team draw college interest. Amarillo Sandies, Hillsboro's E J Keeton, Kerrville standouts Roy Polbrook and Henry Hauser, and others are weighing offers from Texas, USC, SMU, Rice, and more. Coaches and institutions including Texas coach search chatter impact where stars will enroll.

Dallas Jan Texas Halk Chesry University' of Texas Bobby Cleefan Mike Sweeney Erwin Hicketts Don Williams E. J. Keeton Hillsboro Stern Splans Roy Polbrook Henry Hauser Kerrville Ab Wallack Goar Wile State Princeton Unniversity University of Southern California lPulane Rice Rive Prexy Anderson Abllenr Amos Melton Fort Worth Fred Shook Marion Fueh North Side

Coast Hires Al Schacht For Coast Comedy Season

Al Schacht, famed clown associate of Nick Altrock, is hired by Pacific Coast clubs for the 1437 season. He will work one week in each city, drawing laughs in a traveling comedy act. Schacht previously backed Joe Cronin with the Boston Red Sox and has long been a staple of major league exhibition humor.

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Texas and North Texas Teachers clash for early season bid

A shattered text reports SMU facing North Texas Teachers in Dallas as coach Jimmy St Glatt hails progress after a rough start. Texas meets Texas Christian and Southern Methodist in a three day practice rundown before a key two game swing.

Damlas Jad Hnex Srclory Southern Methodist University North Texas Jimmy St. Glatt University of Texas Loushams University of Atexico Mustangs Commerce East Texas Hardin- Simrocks Oklahoma University of Southern California D. Norton Lions Merrell Mckee J. P- Son

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