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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1937

Page

14

Browns new owners plan strong farm system for San Antonio Missions

St. Louis Browns owners Barnes and DeWitt outline a major buildup of the Browns farm network chaired by Sid Glypski and Zeck Teyler to develop major league talent in San Antonio. They expect 1938 Missions to rival top Class A clubs, with Harshany and Psyton among targets and Clavelant not seeking a move here. Walker Dewitt intends to keep expansion through minor leagues as a pipeline to St. Louis.

St. Louis Browns Browns San Antonio Missions Reading Texas League Missions Donald Barnes St. Louis J. Alvin Gardner Texas League Dallas iNewitt San Antonio Gardner Texas Lodge Sis Harshary Missions Sid Glypski Sam Harshany Bus Psyton DeWitt Zeck Teyler Bargkuny Bill Miller Bob Munerlef Larry Howard Mills Brown Orgasion Joe Vosmik Sam Clavelant Vismik

Indians Trade Trio for Solvers Lary and Andrews

In a major Hot Breve League deal, the Cleveland Indians shipped Leitlielder Joe Yoamik Shortstop BML Entekerbocker and pitcher Oval Hildebrand to St. Louis for Julius Solvers Lyn Lary and Ivy Paul Andrews. Reds Sox eye Solvers as potential value, while Indians seek youth and depth without weakening overall strength.

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FRISCH GRIPS NAVY COACH ON ADVANCE WORRYING

New York January 1 FC Frank Frisch, St. Louis Cardinals foreman, left for his house district with a three-base headache. He warned his club faces age and injury problems across the pitching staff and a fragile right side infield. He cited Dizzy Dean Lonnie Warneke and Jim Winford as top starters and listed ten farm candidates, hoping two major league pitchers emerge. He praised catcher prospects and noted relief options while downplaying Paul Dean and infield concerns.

New York Francis Frisch St. Louis Cardinals Thi Gis Foreman Frank Dizzy Dean Lonnie Warneke Jim Winford Sd Doe Bill McGee Mike Ryba Frat Columbus St Johne Son Fram Toronto Bob Welland Ray Harrell Rochester Morton Cooper Columbus Ira Smith Herb Moore Houston Nate Andrews Johnny Chambers Sacramento Johnson Vrisch Ruba Jess Baines St. Louis Holt Welland Frisch Welland Smith Harrell Giver Chance McGee Ryba Ber Frank Ald Will Stuant- Mo Johnny Mire

Wendland Shoots 73 In Breckenridge Municipal Qualifier

Lonnie Wendland former state champion toured the Breckenridge Pack 18-nole course in 73 Sunday to come within one stroke of tying Rex Lattimore's medal round. Wet fairways hampered many shooters as Hack Williford Lee Brandt and Eadie Dingle posted qualifying scores. Cadet John H. Payne of Randolph field fired a 19. A par shooting foursome of Hay Datton Ray Pleskamper Ray Kit cham and Bilis Hemphill will qualify Tuesday at 12:30.

Lonnie Wendland Breckenridge Nole Rex Lattimore Psr Hack Williford Lee’ Brandt Eadie Dingle John H. Payne Randolph Field

Texas Conference Basketball Schedule Preview

Abilene and Trinity universities lead a split Texas conference campaign. Four games set this week feature Southwestern, McMurry, St Edward’s, and Austin. The race opens with a close finish as Trinity holds a narrow edge in the series final Saturday night.

Bilene Christ In College Trinity University Texas Ite Southwestern Pirates Southwestern Niente McMurry Tolans St. Edward's Austin Trinity Sherman A.C. C Tigers

Top Fives Square Off in Tight Basketball Race

Four Commercial League teams Subinos Brewers International club Alamo Jewelers and T Duncan Field Flyers share the lead as they clash at Brackenridge Monday. The International face Sabinas in a key bout with Carl Dietzel Clarence Wilcoq and Rip Devilbiss among the league’s top scorers. The Brewers and Clubmen eye payback and second half momentum while Sabinas seek to suppress the field. Free admission for women.

Subinos Brewers International Club Alamo Jewelers T Duncan Field Flyers Brackenridge International Sabinas Clutmen Brewers Duncan Flyers Carl Dietzel Clarence Wilcoq Rip Devilbiss Banies

East Texas League Prepares for Baseball Season

East Texas owners met in Jacksonville and announced two clubs with plans for the season. Burnett weighs moving Gladewater to Texarkana while Kilgore may be turned over to local Kilgore citizens. Henderson and Marshall reported ready with a one game schedule set to begin the week of April 8 and end August 29.

Jacksonville Dan Respie Burnett Gladewater Texarkana Jimmy Humphries Oklahoma City Kilgore Longrnes Tyler Palestine Henderson Marshal

Tilden Beats Young Pro Champion in Miami Tennis Showing

Bill Tilden, at 31, defeated Joe Whalen of Miami Beach, the young winner of the national professional championship last summer, in straight sets 6-1 6-3 6-0 before about 2000 fans. The match at Miami Beach was described as an easy win for Tilden.

Bill Tilden Miami William T. Big Tilden Joe Whalen Beech Summber New York

Mike McTigue Attacked In New York Train

Former light heavyweight champion Mike McTigue, 44, was severely injured on an elevated train in New York after a group attacked him. He suffered lacerations to eyes and mouth and a head blow. police arrested several suspects on felonious assault charges.

New York Jan Michael Francis Mike") McTigue Aur McTigue Mike

St Mary's U S Simmons matchup in Abilene clash

The St Marys University Rat lers have drawn top Southwest foes the Hor ain Simmons Gowteys for a Wednesday night game in Abilene. On the way up the Rat lers will stop at Brownwood to play Daniel Baker College Tuesday night.

St. Mary's University Rattlers Southwest Horain-Simmons Gowteys Abilene Readlers Brownwood Daniel Baker College

Sinister Stunt Explores A Dublin Castle Tree Legend

A fragment from a Castle Howth relic in Ireland tells of a great tree whose branch withered as each member of the SU Lawrence family died. The last branch lay by Kenelm St. Lawrence’s death, linking the tree to the family’s fate. The piece invites readers to request more details from Mr. Ripley.

Castle Howth Dublin Ireland Howth SU. Lawrence Kenelm St. Lawrence

Crowds Rise Over 20 Percent for Pro Football in 1936

IGE Carr reports a 20 percent attendance boost in 1936 from 1925 levels, with every team showing stronger performances and more ground gained. Arnold Herber and Don Hutson set new records in passing and receiving for Green Bay, while Dutch Clark again led scorers as Green Bay won the Ed Thorp Memorial Trophy and league title by defeating Boston. Financials improved for the nine teams with no franchise changes for a third straight year.

Ige Carr Columbus Ohio Inn Te City Arnold Herber Don Hutson Green Bay Herber Hutson Nutty Leemars New York Giants Dutch Clark Detroit Green Bay Packers Ed Whorp Boston New York Ed Thorp Teague

Fredericksburg Girls Play San Antonio Team Monday

A scheduled Friday night rematch follows in Woodlawn Gym after Ady Andrews' Fredericksburg squad hosts Sablams Brewery from San Antonio in a girls basketball game.

Fredericksburg Ady Andrews Sablams Brewery San Ane Tonio Woodllawn Gym

Packers Bump Coast Eleven in West Coast Victory

Los Angeles Bulldogs fell to the Green Bay Packers 41 to 00 at Gilmore Stadium in a National League game watched by about 12 000. The Packers, NL champions, prepared to meet the Chicago Bears next Sunday in Chicago after a dominant display of power and passing led by Arnold Verber to Deb Nutson. The Bulldogs played without their star ball carrier Crazy Legs Stark and could not match Green Bay's offense as Bears fans await the showdown.

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Dove of Peace Nesting In Rasslers' Whiskers

New York report notes Dean Detton signs with opposition Wrestling trust amid talk of a unified title. The piece recalls secret matches and unusual tactics in wrestling, with references to Dick Shikat and Dana O Mahoney, and comments on the sport's evolving seriousness and spectacle.

Dove of Peace Murray Gooodman New York Dean Detton Niny Lww Dick Shikat Germany Dana O'Mahoney

Wrestlers Prepare For Action Packed Walkathon Card

The program features Pat McCleary weighing 102 pounds and claiming speed advantage over opponents. Carlos Humberto faces Gorilla Mattis in a two fall semi final, while Frank Brown meets George Mancor in a special event. Alberto Campos battles Dan Wagner in the opener as the arena anticipates high drama.

Pat McCleary Cardiff Walkathon Yat Ostopovich Put Juan Humberto Gorila Mattis Frank Brown George Mancor Alberto Campos Bashara Dan Wagner

China Grove Invites Bexar County Teams Tourney Start

China Grove school hosts an invitation basketball tournament Thursday at 1 o clock with Bexar County teams. Invited schools include Sayers Adkins St Hedwig Kirby Covington Lean Valley and China Grove, with both boys and girls teams possible. Kenneth H Kidswell, principal, oversees entries. If weather forces delay the start will shift one week.

China Grove Bexar County Rage Tournemert Ave Feld Fdgewoot Sayers Adkins St. Hedwig Kirby Covington Lean Valley Kenneth H. Kidswell

Coaches OK star contest for Texas game

Dallas January 18. Coach Dutch Meyer of Texas Ghtistiadi and cosed Maley Hell of Southern Brethodist said they would be glad to consider a challenge from George Halas of the Chicago Bears for a game here next season with an all star college team. The Heats beat a collegian group coached by Meyer and Bell 7 to 6 last season.

O.K Texas Dallas Dutch Meyer Ghtistiadi Maley Hell George Halas Chicago Bears Meyer Bell Collegians

Cox and Brown Matched for Monday at Walkathon Arena

Promoter Francis Cummingham announced a Monday night bout between Cox and Brown at Walkathon arena. Brown sent a telegraphic acceptance, ending weeks of negotiations. The matchup caps a strong card, with both fighters drawing crowds in recent years and high turnstile totals.

Tracy-Cox-Willacd Walkathon Francis Cummingham Cuningham Brora Denwing K. O. Castile Cox Kid Azteca Cunninghan Dangiet Kid Arteca

Ice Hockey Ad Offers Courier Service By Adwriter Firm

Classified line promotes a courier adwriting service with a single contact number F 1231. It claims steady light advertising for ice hockey markets and urges readers to dial for three couriers.

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