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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1937

Page

8

Eagles and Ponies clash in tall cage tilt at Jefferson

Brackenridge and Jefferson square off in the city league playoffs at Jefferson Tateley night with 2 PM tip. Brackenridge stars include Wasuke Kraerner Woodles and Edgar, while Jefferson relies on Ball, Troger, Kerney, Zander and Freemin. Eagles seek to rebound after several losses and are slight underdogs against the Buffs who arrive riding a string of victories and league favorites status.

Steand Brackenridge Peferson Jefferson Tate-ley Eagle Harry Wasuke Curtly Kraerner Ed Woodles Edgarn Harry Hamilton Mike Ball Bul Troger Bob Kerney Whitlock Zander Bob Freemin Preenan Eagles Hasly Jefferson Fas Lo Tech Buffs Jeff Davis Houston Eliy San Jacinto Lanter Voks

Loop Blows Off the Lid in Southwest Race Opener

Central’s Buttons start at 7 30 against Somerset as St Henry’s meets San Marcos Baptist Academy in Brackenridge High gym at 6 30. St Anthony’s, the two year winner, is not scheduled. San Marcos is considered the circuit dark horse while Central is favored for the title.

St. Henry's St. Anthonys Central’s Buttons Hook Somerset San Marcos Baptist Academy Bracken- Yidge High San Marcons Sao Marcos

Two Games at Edgewood Gym Tuesday Night

Edgewood Gym hosts two practice basketball games Tuesday night. At 7 40 Honrio faces Edgewood, followed by the Honda Redwings in an independent league contest against the Garza Grocers of the Latine American league.

Edgewood Gvm Honrio Edgewood Honda Redwings Garza Grocers

Bexar County League Opens With Alamo Heights Mules Duel

The Bexar County Caskee Hall League opens with the Alamo Heights Mules facing South San Antonio at 4 pm. Alamo Heights has not lost to Harlandale in six years, led by coach Ray Dison who has steered the team to county and district titles. Hot Wells and Somerset also play, as the league’s top contenders begin a season noted for Alamo Heights dominance.

Bexar County Nive Miriandale Snilans Alasio Heights Harlandale Ray Dison Lidifns

Zwers Chosen Captain Of Notre Dame Grid Squad

Yoseph B Zwers of Grand Rapids Mich named captain of the 1937 Notre Dame grid squad at a private Monogram Winners meeting. The red headed German youth started every game last season except the final against Southern California when a shoulder injury sidelined him.

Zwers Trish South Bend Ind Yoseph BB Grand Rapids Mich Celifornia Rigelines

Insane Genius Credited With Bible Concordance

Yesterday's Explanation describes Alexander Critdem, born in Aberdeen, who created a Concordance to the Bible while deemed insane. He was committed to an asylum after leaving Marischal College in 1722 and spent his life in and out of institutions, with erratic acts and claims of moral influence.

Alexander Critdem Aberdeen Marischal College Ais

Rattlers Open Cage Campaign Versus Baker

Coach Frank Bridges eyes a season debut as the Texas Rattlers host Daniel Baker in Central Catholic gym Tuesday night at 8. With four returning regulars from 1848 and one from the unbeaten freshmen, Bridges lists starters Capl. Clayton Holcomb at center or forward, Andy Obrioth at forward, Guy World at guard, Woody Hoy and Herman Richter in the backcourt as San Antonio hosts the Billies in a Southwest Conference opener following a disrupted practice week.

Frank Bridges Mose Shams Hone Toy Mary's Rattlers Catharlie Daniel Baker Hin Billie Nyne Rattlers Billies San Antonio Hardit-Simmons Southwest Joes Daniel Baker Kimmatts Winnan Central Catholic Eall Bridges Capl Clayton Holcomt Andy Obrioth Guy Pop Las Winter Woody Ace

Me n Paul and Lonnie Eye Pennant Rise

ILL COLLINS reports Dizzy Dean vows top salary as Cards delay contract while renewed talk centers on Me n Paul and Lonnie ready to win. Chuy eyes golf shift as Cubs, Giants plans loom. season goals include 20 plus wins for Lonnie and 25 for me, with Dizzy hinting at retirement if offers fall short.

Cubs Giants Breghor Paw Wizay Clezy Lonale

Peters Loses Chicago Bout In Tight Eight Round Fight

Pete Tell of Gary Indiana outpointed Nick Peter of San Antonio Texas in an eight round bout at Marigold Gardens Arena Chicago. Also Troward Scott the Texas cowboy knocked out Eddie Zivic of Pittsburgh in the second round as Zivic went down for a seven count in the first. Scott weighed 134 1 2 and Zivic 132 4 4.

Chicago Pete Tell Gary Ind Nick Peter San Antonio Texas al Marigold Dans Arena

Duncan Fli ers Lead Commercial Standings In Upset Night

Duncan Flier s topped the Commercial league standings Tuesday after an upset-filled double header at Brackenridge gym. A key win came as Duncan defeated the Babbas Brewers 34 to 35 in a dramatic finish led by West Livingston and Hasse. The Sablius International game followed, with the Glysmen defeating Binger's Pharmacists 10 to 23.

Moray Dunstan Field Piiers Babbas Brewers Brackenridge Gym Duncan Johny Prench Che Winchers Lawrence West Ikey Livingston West Livingston Richard Hasse Dedle McCarley Fabinas Livngston Andrew Bots Sablius International Brackeneldge International Glysmen Binger Flores Rodrigues Benavidin Barnjay Garcia Monaco Balva Koos Mendoza Gays Gao Pecceres Ae Binger'y Senses Asher Dixon Tz Carry Forama Vidal Grinmann Went Bruce Yotala Sabinas Vileoq Teraschei Duaterl Sheneman McCarley Ltiziss Enel Totels

Giants Pay Cambria 52500 for Albany Club Sale

Joe Cambria, former Albany club owner in the International League, collected 5200 from the sale of the Albany players and franchise to the New York Giants. Signing of final papers by Horace Stoneham and Cambria was a formality since an agreement was already in place. Christiansen Medalist in Miami event shot 75 to win medal honors amid a field of players.

Giants Cambria Albany New York Joe Cambria Albany New York Giants Horace Stoneham Christiansen Miami Fla

Marquette Talks No Home And Home with SMU

A.M.A. of Marquette and SMU athletics chief James H. Stewart said they were discussing a two year football agreement but no decision was reached. SMU had completed its 10 game schedule, and Marquette lost 16 6 to Texas Christian in the Cotton Bowl on New Year’s Day.

Marquette Daldas James H. Stewart Southern Methodist. University Marquette Umiveraity Foote Bell Stewart Berauifs Methodist Golden Avalanche Milwakee Texas Christian

Louis Kayoes One Ketchell at Buffalo debut

Brown Bomber Joe Tuas of Detroit halted Stanley Betchell in the second round at Buffalo in front of nineteen thousand fans. Tuas delivered a brutal left hand that ended the bout in 31 seconds after a cautious first round. Descriptive text notes rental property ads featured in classifications.

Buffalo N.Y Joe Tuas Detroit Stanley Betchell Bloomfield Warrior Loul Une Uh Ketchell

Ice Hockey Scores and Schedules From Resnelated Press

In a scrambled summary from the Resnelated Press, Jesues Mantrr Aidrinnh is noted at Mew Fark merloans with Detroit of Mental Canadiens Chicage at Heaton. No games last night as international American events list no scheduled matches among Kansas City af St. Pat, St Louig at Wichite.

Jesues Mantrr Aidrinnh

Mayne Chosen TCU Captain for Gird Team

Fort Worth Jan 12 Two veteran guards Maso Mayne of Tyler and Lyn Rogers of Maré will lead the TCU gird team next season. Mayne elected captain and Rogers co-captain at the annual election Monday night. Baugh the great athlete from Sweetwater announced as winner of the Dan D. Rogers trophy.

Fort Worth Maso Mayne Tyler Lyn Bay ‘Rogeers Maré Tal ‘Mayne Rogers Baugh D. Rogers

Football men meet February 12 in New Jersey

The national football rules committee holds its annual session February 12 to 14 at Seaview Golf Club Absecon N J. Tar coaches and four officials will join in advisory capacity. They will consider proposed changes from recent meetings including interference on forward passing, with hints of decisive changes possible.

New York National Football Rules Committee Seaview Golf Chip Absecon N. J

Latin Americans to Meet Tuesday Night

The Latin American Athletic Association meeting is called by Reno Guerreros, president, for 8 o'clock Tuesday night at the In terrain Testitute.

Latin-Amering Athletic Association Reno Guerreros Interrain

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