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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1938

Page

5

Armstrong Venturi Bout Hypes Boxing Boom in New York

In New York at the Garden, featherweight champion Henry Armstrong meets Binco Venturi for the European lightweight crown. Boxing’s big boom draws fans back as betting tightens. Armstrong carries 27 knockouts in 28 fights and is viewed as the clear favorite despite Venturi’s challenge.

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Local Junior Highs Open Row With Narrow Win

In a misty midweek tilt at Lanier on Tuesday, Brothermanx Class B edged Poe 40 to 19 while Class C won 26 to 12. Leonard Zuniga led Lanier with 15 points. Gilbert Carasco added eight for winners and Williams six for Fes. Poe and Lanier Class A meet on Friday afternoon as the tournament unfolds.

Gilbert Carasco Williams Fes Poe Lanier

Budge Withdraws From Exhibition Singles in Adelaide

Donald Budge, American Wimbledon champion, withdrew from the exhibition singles match in Adelaide today on medical advice due to a sore throat and fever. He hopes to play doubles on Friday and be ready for the championships starting January 19.

Adelaide Australia Dan Donald Budge

Table tennis growth and local sports notes ignite San Antonio youth

David Keel of Sportslights outlines table tennis development with YMCA ties and plans an exhibition in San Antonio. The piece cites local interest, potential visits from top players, and the sport's quick pace, indoor appeal, and low cost. It also touches on high school athletics, court discipline, and the broader sports buzz in 1930s America.

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Godfrey Death Rumor Sparks Confusion in Los Angeles

A bizarre report circulates that boxing figure Big George Godfrey may be dead, while others insist he is alive and recovering after a hospital incident last week in Long Beach. The conflicting accounts name his age variedly and cite a disguise pin striped suit as part of the scene.

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Vines Edges Perry In Five Set Marathon Match

Elsworth Vines of America defeats Fred Perry of Great Britain in a three hour battle at the Pan-Pacific Auditorium. The match opens the continental professional tennis tour with a 4-6 13-3 8-10 6-? score as spectators, including Belle and Carole, fill the arena past midnight.

Los Angeles Gan Elsworth Vines America Fred Perry Great Britain Pan- Pacific Marlene District Dolores del Rio Carole Lombard Douglas Fairbanks Charles Bayer Rudy Vallee Hoyes Marty Tor Pos Porry Vines Perry Fuesher Vines

Vines Perry Tennis Tour to Play San Antonio

The Elsworth Vines and Fred Perry tennis troupe with Berkeley Bell of Austin may perform in San Antonio mid February under Optim igi club auspices. The venue is the city auditorium, with dates February 14 or 16 and proceeds directed to the club boys’ fund.

Elsworth Vines Fred Perry Berkeley Bell Austin San Antonio San Alenia Texas Professionals Optim Und

Vines Triumphs Over Perry In Five Set Tennis clash

In Pasadena action Vines defeated Perry 6 2 6 3 after a tight opener 6 3, drawing applause with precise strokes. Berkeley Bell and Walter Senior split results in preliminary singles, while a doubles pairing failed to materialize.

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Commercial in Second Half Contests Highlight Opening Night

The Commercial League resumes at Brackesville Gym with a feature game as Dimean field Flers led by forward Andy Obrichl faces Sahinas Brewers in the second-half opener. International Club meets cellar Sugar Bowl five in the 8 p.m. first game, followed by Booman Sabinas. New signees Beely Wagner, Richard Hasse, and Andy Boss join rosters. Sugar Bowl adds Guy Felte Ady Obriotti, the league leader with 80 points, and Sam Axher among top scorers as Jac Rodrignes of International also stars.

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Rural cagers beat Sayers 21-4 in league clash

China Grove defeated Sayers 21 to 4 in the local cage league on Sayers court. Walter Jonieta and Aloy Zigmond led the winners with 4 points each while Sayers had no standout scorers despite prior wins over China Grove.

China Grove Sayers Sayers Court Walter Jonieta Aloy Zigmond

Altamont High Crew Rout Mulberry Grove in Fast Pace

Chicago report notes Altamont high school scorers show a point a minute as they defeated Mulberry Grove NL 78 to 41. The game featured Nikkois prep teams playing four quarters of eight minutes each, yielding rapid scoring and a tough night for the official scorer.

Chicago Altamont High Schoal Altamont Mulberey Grove Niknois Prep

Lions vs Latin-American Center Clash at Woodlawn Lake

In the Intermediate League a Wednesday night game at Woodlawn Lake gym features the Bel Delgarde Lions hosting Jon the Latin-American Center five. Tip-off is scheduled for an unspecified time.

Woodlawn Lake Gym Bel Delgarde Lions Jon

1905 Basketball Pioneers Rally For New Troy Team

Members of the Schenectady based New Bigs Intel Conches association prepared to watch a new Troy basketball squad in the Ararthan league. They cite faster play today due to offensive emphasis while noting endurance and conditioning remain key. Notable figures include Lew Wachter, Jim Kennedy, and Ray Snow, with college coaches in attendance.

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Harlandale League Triple Header At School Gym

In a Harlandale League night program the high school hosts a triple header starting at 7 30 p m The lineup features a Methodist church teams game followed by a Baptist Lubberan and Methodist seniors against juniors contest The event showcases local church and school basketball in a community program.

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Fort Worth Stock Show Track Date Announced

The sixteenth Fort Worth exposition will hold a stock show track event next February. Details indicate dates for private and public sessions, with anticipated participation from notable exhibitors and organizers in the Fort Worth area.

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Army League Twelfar and Fifteenth Field Artillery Meet Midweek

Army League action unfolds at Fort Sam Houston with Twelfth and Fifteenth Field units set to play on Wednesday. Tipoff is 7:30 PM, following a Tuesday win by the Manchus over Station Hospital 32 to 0.

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College Cagers a Bitch Yale Wh havartimed

Fragmented OCR text with multiple player names and scores. Mentions college basketball players and teams, with stray numbers and unclear phrases. Unable to extract a clear single event. appears to be a garbled recap or box score segment from a college basketball game.

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