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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1937

Page

17

Perry at Best in Handy Win over Vines

New York Jan article by Davis J. Walsh reports Frederick J. Perry of England defeating California’s Frederick Vines in Madison Square Garden in a likely world champ match. Perry, the amateur champion, upset expectations with strong serving and tactical brilliance, drawing $58,149.50 in gate receipts as Vines struggled with errors. Perry’s confident, playful demeanor overpowered the stressed, famed challenger, with Perry securing the decisive sixth game of the final set after a dramatic break of service.

Davis J. Walsh New York Jan Laoas Areet Shock Frederick J. Perry Eng-lang Musworth Vines California Angle Madison Squate Garden Gainar Vines Perry Perry Humeele Gare Ted James J. Braddock Tederick Wao Rall Sipan Amb! Threesary BS Tilden Cliff Sutter Service

Georgia Judge Bars Grid Tax on University Athletics

Federal Judge E Marvin Underwood blocked tax collection on admissions to University of Georgia and Georgia Tech athletic events for the 1994 season. Regents sought exemption claiming athletics are a state function, while debates centered on whether football is a business or educational part of the state system.

Atlanta University of Georgia Georgia School of Technology E. Marvin Underwood Regents University System W. &, Page Jodie Underwood Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Underwood Court of Appeals Georgia

Cardinals Buy Pitcher Chambers and Nathan Andrews

The St Louis Cardinals added pitcher Johnny Chambers a 21 year old right hander from Sacramento who went 17 and 19 for the Golons. The club previously acquired Nathan Andrews another right hander from Sacramento as part of their pitching staff build.

ST. Louis Sacramento St. Louis Cardinals Johnny Chambers Golons Nathan Andrews

Texas Leaguers Meet in Tulsa for Schedule

Dallas representatives — Jw. Seydnet, president of the All sports wellers and baseballls — announced the annual schedule meeting of the Texas league will be held in Tulsa Oklahoma January 36 and 31. Invitations were sent to dieted attendees as Tulsa was chosen for its ties to the league.

Tulsa Dallas Teka League Jw. Seydnet Cin Hennant

Texas lineup minus Baxter may miss conference openers

Texas star forward ABI Bax ter of the University of Texas could miss the Longhors conference openers against Texas Christian and Southern Methodist this Friday and Saturday due to a leg injury. The team also faces concerns after the absence of Jerry Glifton, ace guard, during Christmas holidays raised questions about finishing the term.

Austin Jan Abi Baxter University of Texas Texas Christianh Southern Methodist Greers Jerry Glifton

Girls Cagers Battle to 28 28 Stalemate at Lanier Gym

In a Wednesday Lanier gym matchup the Sabinas and La Populsy played to a 28 28 tie as neither side wanted overtime. On the same card Sappy Sports beat WB Rosebuds 14 12 in a separate girls game with Recker leading Sabinas and Castillo Recardo pacing the winners.

la Populsy Sabinas Brew Jaeque Lanier Gym Sappy WB Rosebuds Sabines Recker aMcClelland Mills Sievers Favela B. Sievers Sats Auintes Patton Kimendorf Nar CIA Toh Popular Castillo Recardo Dehasca Vera Arrodandy Guerrera Substietute Barks Haney Supre A. Gonzales Gad Rodriguez Villarealay Garula Rosebuds

Central Basketeers Face Lytle Pirates on Home Floor

Central Catholic Buttons beat Lytle Pirates on their home floor Thursday night. Earlier Wednesday, Central defeated Brackentridge Eagles 21 to 20 behind strong defense and limited scoring in the first half. Key players include Dress, Kodri, and Borte with substitutes Muvuahan Richter Compton providing depth.

Cental Catholic Lytle Pirates Buttons Brackentidce Eagles Frligeh Guide Dress Kodrisuer Borte Custos Muvuahan Richter Compton Bratkenridgety Wonille Klaemner A. Pundt Dant Warnke Psy Cant, Wil Drelas

Kelley to Join Pros Lions for 1945 Season

Detroit News reports Yale All American Larry Kelley agreed to join the Detroit Lions next season. Lions owner George Richards, in Los Angeles, says Kelley promised to report in Detroit after graduation in June. Lions coach Dutch Clark and Richards planned rebirth of the Detroit team.

Detroit Detroit News Lary Kelly Yale Detroit Lions George A. Richards Lions Los Angeles Kelley Fizhards J Earl Dutch Clark Petroit

Bowlers records and standings from a local meet

The list shows numerous bowlers with scores and handicaps, including ANPESTRIAL LOAGUL and Sanctinneds Lost Bey Frank Huck Men s Wr. Team totals for Single City Auto Party reach 1073 with Travis Club Cigars leading in the team event. Individual averages and standings for Class BH include several names and scores.

Sanctinneds Travis Club Cigars Heinos Dordendoers Fords Reug Buffet Maree Smartthes Petgich Saur Lumber Alangold Buckner ANB A. Covert B. Reininger Cowan L. Leifeste R Halkin E. Neugebauer Mo Clemens City Auto Party Tligh Serits Travis Cub Tig Lars Claas

Savage Starts 37 With Win In Slick Wrestling Card

Leo Savage, the Kentucky Terror, opened the 1837 rassle season with a win over Marvin Westenborg at Walkathon arena. The Cardiff Giant debuted with a dramatic upset over Marshah Blackstock, while Juan Humberta and Goon Henry staged a chaotic 31 minute draw in the opener. Referee Ernest Kelley managed the chaotic card amid wild action and colorful commentary.

Doc Shaw Leo Daniel Boone Savage Kentucky Marvin Westenborg Harry Omahout Walkathon Arena Marvin Westenberg Husky Wallops Weetenberg Cardiff Marshah Blackstock Alnekstock Ashe Blackstock Winn Marshall Juan Humberta Henry Rand Roth Ernest Kelley Shrove jPort

Goldberg's Friend Elopes With Rival

Pittsburgh report says Helen Eliott, friend of Marshall Goldberg Pitt halfback, eloped with Robert Levinson from Wellsburg West Virginia. They had been friends since high school. Goldberg’s fraternity mates note a photo of a girl in Wellsburg in his room. Spitz to coach at NYU.

Pittsburgh Guy Helen Etinoff Marshall Goldberg Pitt Wellsburg W_ Va Robert Levinson University of Pennsylvania Miss Eliott Levinson Diwisig Misa Eliott Goldberg Pill News Btkins W. Va

Lewis Faces Thomas in Non Title Bout in Chicago

Chicago show planned at the stadium on January 45 features light heavyweight champion John Rely Lewis to oppose Harry Thomas, the Eagle Bead fighter, in the first 4937 bowing event.

Lewis Thomas Chicago Jan T—Ues John Rely Lewis Will Bathe Harry Thomas Eagle Bead Ind

South Siders Rally Past McKinley Quintet 42 29

Bucky Pedraza scored 29 as the South Side Athletic Club beat MMK McKinley Avenue Methodist 42 to 29 at St Henry's gym on a Wednesday night. The South Siders next host the Prost Bakers at St Henry's Friday at 8 o'clock.

Bucky Pedraza South Side Mmkckinley Avene Methodist St. Henry's Gym South Siders Prost Baikers St. Henrys

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