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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1937

Page

2

Big Payoffs At Alamo Downs As Long Shots Lead

Long shots paid off at Alamo Downs with eight races, tickets from 21 to 35.10, Brown Cone and Black Food among winners. High prices included Glamourous paying 95.10 and Tryanhurry 18.40 on $2 bets, while 4,000-plus fans braved cold to watch under heat in the grandstand.

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Officials bar sleeper play in football rules meeting

The rules committee from 16 states voted to outlaw a sleeper play where the offensive team hid along the sidelines to gain long forward yards. They also proposed a limit on shoe cleat length to reduce injuries and planned action on forward passing rules tomorrow.

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Mullen Seeks New Opponent for Lewis in Chicago

In Chicago on January 22, John Henry Lewis, the world heavyweight champion, was slated to meet an opponent. Harry Thomas of Bag Bend Minnesota had been selected, but Lewis’s managers refused approval as the foe would have edged the champion by about five pounds.

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Heldman Tops Junior Tennis In New York Ranking

Ilias Teldman of Hollywood wins junior singles and Heldman tops the field. Heldman and partner ranked No 1 in doubles with McNeill, Oshorne, and Davenport also high in singles and doubles rankings. Kramer and McQuesten noted as top doubles team in the junior circuit.

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Cooper and Baker Lead Galf Tourney in Los Angeles

On January 9 in Los Angeles the $8000 Los Angeles tournament opened with Warry Conger of Chicago and Al Baker of Los Angeles co-leading after day one with 69. Other top finishers include Jimmy Hine Garden City Ralph Gilda St Louis Ay Krueger Beloit Wis Wille Gren San Bruno Gray Madeon Phoenix and Al Zumticman Pettoud.

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Foul Ball Gatherer Wins $7500 Damages

David Levy, seeking $60,500, won $7,500 in damages after claiming a foul ball incident at Yunker Stadium caused a fractured skull and brain concussion. The case cited injuries from the foul ball incident and related assault during the retrieval attempt.

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Snoopy Sam Recaps Turf Meet And Friday Upsets

Snoopy Sam reports a chaotic racing day with bets on Overshoes and Byeyguld while midcard horses falter. Alayne Towns proved frisky as Hey and two riders unseated, including Mr. Plerton from New Issue and J. Seurmox from Rosweep. Bally Neal nearly rode off track, Northend rallied, and a photo finish was required to settle the two-year-old race winner.

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Basketball Semifinal Scroudle and Schedule

The page lists multiple semifinal matchups including Breckenridge versus Teok and Taterson versus Vi Mo in a crowded bracket. It notes a third place game and a consolation bracket with teams such as Rana, Gyan, Mercoe, and Doone, plus regional entries like Reagan, Tenple, and Hovhronville with a 12:55 start.

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Browns Schedule 23 Spring Exhibitions In Texas Tour

The Browns release a spring schedule with 23 exhibitions centered in San Antonio and Texas venues. They open March 20 in New Braunfels against the Minneapolis Millers, then host the Millers, play in San Antonio and Harlingen, face Toledo, and tour with the Cubs to St. Louis for an intra city series with the Cardinals.

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Ambers Fails To Defeat Venturi In Cautionary Draw

In New York Lou Ambers, preparing to defend his lightweight crown, fought Enrico Venturi to a controversial draw after a cautious bout. Ambers led early, scoring a knockdown in the second, but Venturi pressed to turn the tide, drawing praise from fans and an equal split on the AP card as the crowd of about 10,000 reacted to the result.

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Daily Double Chart at Mamo Dawns Friday

Tan's Alive won the second race as a long shot and Humorous took the third event. the daily double paid 236.00. Combinations with Lan's Alice would have yielded 3597.00, with various selections naming horses like Mydromelia and Alkalines among others. The text notes multiple payout figures and race names but is garbled.

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San Jacinto keeps title hopes alive in San Antonio tourney

In the San Antonio invitation, San Jacinto Houston edged Sidney Lanier 40 28 in overtime to advance to the semi finals. Bartley led with top scoring as San Jacinto defends its title amid Brackenridge Jeff Davis and Harlandale contests for final spots.

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Golfers Head for Houston Twenty Third Amus Tournament

Seeding players head to Houston for the twenty third annual Houston Country Club tournament in late February. Ken Rogers former San Antonio aviator now near the Panama Canal Zone will not defend his title. Ed White of Banham Walker Cup star is favored with Reynolds Smith of Dallas and other top players from Chicago Peoria Dallas and Texas expected to enter.

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Commercials Basketball Teamup Ends Second-Half Schedule

League official announced the remainder of the season dates for the Commercials basketball schedule. All games will be at Brackenridge gym with matchups including Singer's Pharmacy, International Club, Duncan Fichive, Sabinas Brewers, and several January and February games against Alamo Tenens, Dunсan’s, Bablas, Latinas, Ringer’s, and the Internationals.

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Come Home Wins Tight Second Race at Yonkers

Four year olds and up contested a five furlong Yonkers sprint with Come Home taking the lead early and drawing away in the final sixteenth. Barney Keen finished strong to place, while Grill Sitters and Calvert ran solidly. show prices paid out to Wn. Woodman and other top finishers, with Apprentice handlers noted in the results.

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Won by Buck Brown in the eighth race at the track

In a 1 mile and 70 yard dash Buck Brown sprinted from the early lead to win the eighth race after a strong drive. Oxford Lad pressed the winner until the final stretch, but Buck Brown held on for victory with Northcutt and Oxford Lad behind him.

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