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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1938

Page

4

Bowling Team Sets Record With 3244 Total Pin Series

The Travis Club Cigars defeated ALAA Recreation in a three game match totaling 3244 pins. Key scorers included Alani with 8244 and Bert Wellers posting 700 across three rounds. Pete Zintiernan and teammates posted strong individual scores as the team rolled to a 3120 open total and 64 pin margin in the final tally.

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Mitchell Captures Jaycee Top Flight

Mitchell wins the Jaycee top flight at the Willow Springs tourney defeating Arthur Zuchl in a tense final. The event, held Monday, featured close scores and notable performances from Louis Nelson and Ales Nevius with Blane tying for third.

Mitchell Jaycee Ran Ateer Aoreriteseerrie Louis Nelon Bac Jumer Chamber of Commerce Willow Springs Stine Day Aastehedl Ulle Arthur Zuchl Spehore Ales Nevius Blane Nelson Coppad Weyer Willy Wale

Aggies Face Tough Odds in Sultry Basketball Standings

The article details Texas A&M Aggies basketball expectations, naming Louie Frethereci and Jim Gluck as leading scorers, Captain Buddy Harris and Sams ey Dever in key roles, with Rice a recent 60 to 34 victor and Baylor, Texas, and Arkansas on the schedule as the team eyes late season battles. Also notes California tops the Pacific Coast League after a UC win and Stanford’s challenge in the league standings.

Telix RK Meknigut Yroas Lunely Wailer Cagt Seth Plage Qian Aggies Yayo Cadeh Louie Frethereci Clark Tee Jim Gluck Aggie Buddy Harris Samsey Dever Elay Suick Les May Texas Arkansas Fayellechie Eam Jn Texaas Mieermillie Sitrang M.C ChrisUan Captsin Houile Waltten Osborne Neus Thas Longhorns Arange Baylor Houston Iune

Indoor racing meets yield one record amid crowded field

In New York on January 17 indoors saw limited records as WACh Wis offered a glittering meet. Ryan Smith set an indoor mark in the two mile, while other stars like Glenn Cunningham and Jack Torrance pursued outdoor benchmarks. Numerous races featured strong performances and close finishes, with notable efforts from Burns, Jenkins, and San Romani. the crowded program promised a special night at the Geover Greveland-Orce-Wi venue.

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Goode Olde Dayes Parody and Flashback Trivia

A playful column chunks time capsules with references to a 1928 club basket event and a 1914 triple header. It recalls past favorites Wright Riley’s Grackenridge Fagles lineup and notable figures Hob Hoss and Silvey, plus a 1940s betting pool moment and New York Giants star Rosy Youtias.

Sonja Heats Up Skating World With $50,000 Weekly Tour

New York January reports Sonja Hettie, the country’s top paid sport figure, averages over $50,000 a week on an exhibition skating tour after leaving Hollywood. The piece notes immense earnings, high offers to rivals, and Sonja’s rising star as she heads toward upcoming film projects and major gate receipts.

Boer Considine New York INS Sonja Hettie Ollywood Bunja Harry Cooper Lash Dinpled Cube Ein Et Bk Cleveland Mosday Chienga Chicago Mike Martins Liniment Sania Adeayce Vance Winele Luna Hal Mike Jacoos Sonia Ben Batjos Profs de Ruaeres Pie Pants Toscamanga Toads Hollywood Flint Fladly Cntl Dwavry Zack Monteendy Mi

Bowling Aunt Tay Hires Venn Henwite Feara Stimtrimcracy

A fragmented clipping reports Aunt Tay or related bowling note naming Venn Henwite in connection with Feara Stimtrimcracy. Details are unreadable and events unclear due to OCR damage. The item appears to be a brief local bowling notice or social update with limited legible names.

Tay TG Venn Henwite Feara Stimtrincry

Last Standouts Rock Veterans in Busy Hockey Night

In a crowded schedule, several teams posted decisive results. New York's Raniora defeated Montreal 4 0, while Boston bested Providence 4 1. Toronto routed Chicago 7 0, and Newark edged St. Louis 2 1. Minnapolis beat San Venicuins 7.

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Former G-Man Takes Job Of Probing Coast Sports

Greenbrier club in West Virginia announced plans for a second annual U S Open tennis tournament with $2000 prizes on April 25, despite the United States Lawn Tennis Association barring six jamsteurs from the first open event. Club official R B Parker defended the move, citing strong amateur pro support and criticizing the national body for ignoring club and public sentiment on the open question.

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Riggs Backs Expense Rule After Nautiley Win

Bobby Riggs, rising star from California, praised the U S Lawn Tennis Association stance on travel expense rules as the federation seeks to limit payments not equal to actual costs. Riggs, fresh from winning the Nautiley hotel tournament, said players should live by the game’s code and support the association’s plan to prohibit lavish payments while requiring detailed expense reporting. He defeated Wayne Sabin 7-5 8-6 and, with Sabin, won the doubles over Hines Kovacs 8-10 6-4 9-7.

Riggs Miami Beach Fla Jen Y—m Lamix Bobby Riggs Callengonn Nauliliy United States Lawn Tennis Associaton Accden National Sian Wibner Hine Hollywood U.S. S Ari Tours Rupes Wayne Sabin Calif Sabin Hines Frank Kovacs Duckland

Parish League St Francis and St Cecelia Replay Contested Tilt

In the Parish League, St Francis and St Cecelia will replay their close game after a score check showed a 27 27 tie despite an initial 28 27 reading. St Francis leads the standings with three wins. St Cecelia and St Mary’s are tied for second with five wins each.

St. Francis St Cecelia Monilny Teais Irague St. Prancis Dave St. Frantislyt St. Cecelia St. Menry's Layce Verily Pranels Wiel Cluvinth Stitian Poe Rotinl Chatoy Maralard Sutele Aden Bonvales Kenner Fimer AL Preston Xeasir Bernaest

Katie Rawls Sets New Aquatic Mark

Fin, Jan. 1%- Attract ive Katherine Rawls of Port Lauderdale established a 24 swim record pace in the 200 yard event at the Miami meet, defeating the national mark by inches. Mary Inte Richavisot led early but Olympic standout Cabsheed surged clear. The meet also featured a record by Alice Bridges of Whitinsville, Massachusetts.

Katie Rawls Coral Gables Katherine Rawls Port Lauderdale Okler Lyin Mary Inte Richavisot Mini Coto Katle Alice Bridges Whit- Insville Mass

Schaefer Regains Balkline Kingship

Jake Schoffer of Chicago defeated Welker Cochran of San Francisco to win the 184 world balkline billiard title. He won 4200 to 2924 in 14 blocks, securing the final work 300 to 89. Schafer led the tourney with 1276 points, while Cochran could not overtake him at any time despite winning three blocks.

New York Jake Schoffer Chicago Welker Cochran San Francisco Schaeter Schaeler

San Francisco inquiry probes Pacific coast police graft

Edwin N. Atherton led a five year probe into graft in the Pacific coast conference area, exposing police corruption tied to prostitution and gambling. He accused officials and senior officers of inflated salaries and misconduct, triggering resignations and police department upheaval.

SAN Trangisco Atherton O-Man Wwhs San Francisee Yeems Poles Avis Los Angeles Stanaligny and Olhar Drregi San Francisco Edwin N. Atherton County Board of Supervisors Athnto Peter AteDonough McDonough Palvolinon Sone Otters

Bailey Clark Dies After Auto Wreck in Washington

Bailey Bart Clark aged 29, former Boston Braves outfielder, died after an automobile streetcar collision in Washington. A companion also died hours later. Miss Lacy Ketchum, 20, and Miss Helen Evans, 22, were in Clark’s car.

Bailey Clark Washington Jon Bailey Bart Clark Boston Braves Calliston Clark Lacy Ketchum Helen Evans

Nagurski Improves After Leg Infection Hospitalization

CHICAGO January 1 The condition of Bronko Nagurski fullback of the Chicago Bears who entered hospital Saturday with a leg infection was pronounced improved today by his physician Nagurski, claimant at the world's heavyweight wrestling tie, was injured in an earlier matchup.

Chicago Bronk Nasgurski Sear Chicago Bears Nagurski

Airey and Pate Seek Club at San Diego

Airey vice president of the San Antonio Missions and Joe Pate Texas league umpire traveled to San Diego to recruit financing for a Class D league loan. They led a Sunday meeting at Corpus Christi outlining a regional circuit with Corpus Christi Brownsville and others and planned a second meeting to formalize eight-team league prospects at the Plaza Hotel.

Guy Airey San Antonio Missions Texas Baseball League Joe Pate San Diego Texas Airey Corpus Christi Pate Brownsville Tall Toomes Jana Iis

Pearl Girls Play Dowdy High Here at Central Cathe

Kingsbury high school girl from Pearl Brewery area to face Dowdy High in a Saturday game at Central Cathedral. Medical Reed and San Antonio Alcillah involved in event.

Pearl Girls Dowdy High Pearl Brewery Kingsbury Central Cathollery Second Medical Reed San Antonio Alcill

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