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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1938

Page

7

Brackenridge Eagles Face Tech Wiffle Victims In City Clash

Brackenridge Eagles aim for a league victory at 8 p.m. Friday in Central Catholic gym against San Antonio Tech. The Butts seek first win as Noir face Purple Birds, while Lanier prepares for a practice with Harlandale after Tuesday openers.

Brackenridge Eagles Central Catholic Gymnasium San Antonio Tech Butts Purple Birds Bulls Nino Delgada Jefferson Brackenrides Siddey Sunfer Voks Eagles Walt Lanier Harlandale

Jefferson Piles Up Victory In Tight Contest At Home

Jefferson extended its winning streak with a 65-5 victory over Central Catholic at Jefferson Court. Central Catholic struggled to score until late, as Jefferson’s defense limited them to two minutes of the game with only Mike Bail and Bob tint reaching double figures. Freeman, Zander, and Howard contributed offense while Ingram and Hurkholde added points for the winners.

Jefferson Murtange John Hengin Houston Central Catholic Jefferson Court Central Five Mike Bail Big Bob Tint Rome Halder Freeman Zander Howard Ingman

Southwest Freshmen trounce San Marcos in city arena

San Marcos January 14 freshmen basketball beat Southwest State 69 to 24. Key scorers included Thomas Bugley 36 and Forward Phroyles 12 for the visitors while Deason led the home team with 14 points. The game featured two Hobbits and a firmer pace, with Kody adding 15 points for the losers.

San Marcos Fresh U.S.A SAN Marcos Eouthwest University of Sean Antaratern Bnvng Alana City Thursdy Culer Eyes Hroyles Thomas Bugley Deason Certier

Gonzales Edges Luling Cagers in Tight Prep Victory

Gonzales prepares for a key home game after a narrow 21 19 win over New Braunfels. The team, led by Jatt Gonzales, aims for a second straight win this Friday as they host Luling and seek momentum for district play.

Gonzales Jatt ee'Thy Gonegales High School Lulinss Taettans New Brawmifels

Shreveport May Rejoin Texas League Loop

Dallas January 4. Texas baseball league president J A vin Gardner will attend a Shreveport meeting today where businessmen discuss returning to the league. Gardner holds an option to purchase the Galveston franchise for 23000 cash. Galveston owner Shearn Moody estate may quit operations. option expires midnight Monday. Rumors of league move from Galveston to Shreveport persist after Shreveport left in 1932 after fire damaged stands and equipment.

Dallas J. Avin Gardner Texas Baseball League Shreveport Tauts- Inna Gardner Galeveston Galveston Shearn Moody Estate Tyler Tulsa Okita

Wrestling card promises rematches at Walkathon arena

Promoter Harry Coffman stacks a weekly show with Juan Humberto versus Alabama Bill Tee in a Tetum go main event at Walkathon arena. Jee star Hah uerta protests a prior decision by ref Dr Kul Sarpolis and demands a neutral third man before any rematch. Gaffien seeks Ignecio Martinez and dules Strong bow for a return bout after a draw in their first meeting.

Juan Humberto Alabama Bill Tee Walkathon Arena Harry Coffman Jee Hahuerta Kul Sarpolis Variouas Humacerta Sarpolis Bey Gaffien Ignecio Martinez Dules Strongbow

Liberty club shooting veterans gather for reunion banquet

The piece describes Liberty club members and Texas Aggie followers at gatherings and shoots, highlighting long-time veterans, shared camaraderie, and their focus on the enjoyment and skill of marksmanship rather than publicity. It notes Unnes and the 20 year ties, with Norton and Aggie coach speculation for next season.

San Antonio Aggies Hear Coach At Plaza Luncheon

San Antonio Aggies head coach Homer Hil Norle and Line Coach Bidnines spoke at the Plaza hotel noon luncheon after a meeting with Aggie exes. Norton showed film of last fall’s games and urged support to recruit players, with five Jefferson grid state players among those present.

Homer Hil Norle Texas Aggie Bidnines San Antonio Cortooasch Plaza Hotel Aggie Exes Ty Pally Krudeer McGuillen Ex-Students Dames Norton Aggies Etter Texas Jechivalor Gist Norrows Aggles Faiure Christine mi Rive Siatior Wood” Toot. Hall Jefferson Grid State White Leonard Table van Mabry Pele Nay Presen

Grocers to Play Two Games at Woodlawn

Two basketball games are scheduled Friday night at Woodlawn Lake gym featuring the Dancan faction and the Dohenils with a start around 6 16 p m There will be no admission charge for the games as Bohemia faces the fallen cafe team in the second session.

Viaiencin Cr Gre Woodlawn Iake Bohemia Tean

Sprint Champion Must Retire From Track

The sprint champion must retire from track competition after medical advice from Dr. Leland Chapman. The USC captain Natal Harati Smallwood could not compete in the upcoming games due to appendicitis, and officials warned continued racing might cause permanent weakness in the leg muscles.

Angulesy Tun Natal Champléity Leland Chapman University of Southern California Anwllwood Ghaprran Snratwood

Hollywoods Fall for More Redheads

Hollywood, Jan 14. Phattery glow over Warner Bros studio stemmed from chatter at the barnstorming game with the American Redheads of Missouri. Poony Lawson led the scorers with 14 points, while six foot Gladys Lommler added 10 as the Redheads fell to the men’s team amid cheers and jokes from the crowd.

Gladys Lommler

Luling Gymnasium Nearing Completion

Luling High School advances a modern concrete gymnasium and auditorium project. The facility will feature folding bleachers, swinging baskets and goals, plus new athletic equipment and classrooms for band and other activities. The building is designed to double seating and expand interior space for indoor sports and gatherings.

Luming Jan T Hen Fixe Herve Luling High School Puliding Luling

Australians defeat Budge Maks in doubles at Adelaide

In Adelaide, Jan Budge and Gene Maks of California, holders of the Wimbledon doubles title, were beaten by Australia’s Adrien Quist and Jane Bromwich 6-0 2-6 7-5 6-2. The win gives the Australians a 12-0 lead in the Davis Cup style event, Bromiley had beaten Maks yesterday in straight sets.

Adelaide Australia Don Budge Gene Maks California Adrien Quist Jane Jack Bromwich Conbiactirs Walldees Hwinet

Hot Stove Revelations From The Reds Catcher Talk

The Hot Stove reports from New York detail Reds catcher options with Spud Davis and Ernie Lombardi as holdsovers and rookie Will Hershberger from Newark among the contenders. Trade chatter, salaries, and DiMaggio Ruppert talks color the page with speculation and showy anecdotes from a busy baseball off season.

Sifeder New York Cincinnati Reds Wily Will McKechnie Spud Davis Ernie Lombardi Will Hershberger Newark Reds

Fans Laugh as Levinsky Debuts in Mat Ring

Kingfish Levinsky, famed for knockouts and a $200,000 prize fund as a boxer, makes his home debut tonight in wrestling. He vows to be a wrestler and sides with Chicago’s Pat Murphy in a show packed with laughs and bravado. Levinsky cites recent wins over Peterson and Bjarkel as part of his transition, claiming he will be champion of the state of Detroit after this bout.

Vines King Maxwell Street Pat Murphy Chicago Yim Gating Charley Peterson Milwaukee Tessons Minneapolis John Frichere John Bjarkel Rochester Tully Cleet Detroit

Vines Defeats Perry in Tight Pro Tennis Rematch

In San Francisco on January 14, Trewort Vines edged British rival Pred Perry in a 10-8 4-6 3-9 pro championship match to win the second meeting of their Timates touring series. Walter Senor, recent pro, beat Berk Beht 8-1 8-6 in a second local result.

San Francisco Trewort Vines Pred Perry Timates Walter Senor Berk Beht Austhy Texas

Gridders Add Three Stars to Southwest Team

Three more standout players join the Southwest squad for the game against the Chicago Bears at Bulls Stadium Sunday. Lon Evans, deemed among the nation’s best guards, Tillie Manton, regarded as Texas Christian’s finest fallback, and Herschel Red Ramsey, Texas Tech’s renowned end, headline the acquisition.

Flquston Chicago Bears Lon Evans Tillie Manton Texas Christian Herschel Red

Sunday Schools Thursday football line shows many players listed

A fragmented historical- style football roster lists numerous players with numbers and positions. Included are J Alen J, Gernies SUG, L McVey, P Rodgers, McCarver, Connell, Lauril Heighs, Freeman, Fos, Pearson, Rutledge, Labanne, McCaughy, McCarty, McGowin, Sraith, and others. Referees Gita Jever and Pla Aaci noted. A meeting of Sunday Belino league representatives is planned tonight.

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