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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1937

Page

4

Upstart Snead Wins $1200 in Oakland Coast Golf

Bain Snead of West Virginia won the Oakland Open with a 270 total, earning $1200. The 64-year-old veteran shotmaker led a large field at Glaremont course, with Winky Guidahl and Jahn Revolta among top finishers as the event progressed toward Sacramento for the next $3000 open.

Oakland Calif Bain Snead West Virginia Onl Rcords Glaremont Cadly Snead Hot Springs White Sulphur Springs Static Rolf Snead Barre Cooper Chicago Los Angeles Jorier Hurrry Smite Sam Parks Jr Pittsburgh Sacramento Oasland Sam Sheed Ralph Ouldant Joan Revolia Preard John Roe Graig Wordell Hazota Harre’ Cooper Paul Jimmy Thorson Shawnee Charles Sheppard Cascloweas Catit Ed Dudley Esi Sue Susla Marvin Srah Lansing Lloyd Mangrun

Handballers From San Antonio Fall in Dallas Semi finals

In Dallas on Saturday San Antonio handballers faced strong opposition led by Houston players Looney and Burk and were defeated in the semi finals. Grin and Molot, second doubles, also fell in another semi. Charles Retnalds and Whitcorn belonged to the championship event. Hank Afaring, Cleveland, regained five points in a separate national match with Miller of Buffalo as the latest scores were tallied.

New State Hanoau Coaupe Wallay Arthur Sendlin Sterine Berke Shaming Sraibles Looney and Burk Houston Grin Molot Secand Ye Din Adhether Ouang Whitcorn Gevestan Willer Cleveland Hank Afaring Cleveland Sine Miller Buffalo Mariny Miller Jed Éni Ponts

Grant Again Triumphs In Open Tennis Championship

Grant of Atlant defeats Budge of Oakland in a tight match with set scores 4-6 1-2 6-3 2-6 6-2 to reach the finals. He then tops Frankie Parker to reach the title match while Grant and Wayne Sabin of Los Angeles claim the doubles crown with a straight-sets win over Parker and Walter Spier.

Tampa Fla Bitsy Grank Frankie Parker Laweoncestile Grant Wayne Sabin Los Angeles Parker Walter Spiier San Francisco

Pigeon racing schedule and Australian polo victory summary

International Federation of Pj. von Fanciers lists officers and a 1957 schedule with races ranging from 150 to 600 miles including events at Whitesboro Hillsboro and Fort Worth. Australia’s riders beat Las Tamarans in Manila with Elizalde brothers and others leading the polo team in a 8 2 s result.

Fo International Federation of Pj. von Fanciers Niles Tnsboro Fork Worth Caniles Hillsboro Whitesboro Qeiaber Whiteshorn Manila Earling United States Australia Las Tamarans Sontay Lax

Week End Sports Recap Mixed Tennis and Golf Results

The column lists various sports outcomes: Grail wins the Dixie tennis tournament with scores 6-4 5-3 2-8 6-2 over Budge, and Grail with Sabin defeat Parker and Senor in doubles. Oakland golf winner Sam Shead posts 69-67 rounds to claim first prize of $1200. Augusti-Paily Berg wing women win golf with 40 over 34 holes, final 73. Detroit Indians trade notes appear. Multiple other events include squash, skiing, and football coaching announcements.

Asyeiatea Frese Tauba Buey Grail Vieigty Don Budge Dixie Tennis Tounement Grail Sabin Parker Senor Detroit Vines Perry Oakland Galif Sam Shead White Sulgnur Springs W.vara Ards Tast Oper Golf Aigusti Paliy Berg Wing Sit Shakes Cleveland - Indians Joe Yori Billy Knickerbackee Oral Hildebrand St. Louis Wawns Bolters Lyn Lary Ivy Andrews Ann Atby Mighigen Cetewal Barry Kipae Sohstarg Spathals Austrin Talversity Texas Dana Hidte Nebraska Tinvid Safiisare Tipu Canada United States Pittsburgh Jenn Skillman Yaley Laach Searing Ben Pope Barkeile Phipps Wits Rolf Keque Cobré Gourniarment Willem Wright Frans Ietsly Gary Ul—Casger Ofmoen Norge

Olympians Dominate All America Track Selections

The All-America track team is led by Jesse Owens of the United States team, named by Dan J. Pettis. Owens is credited with multiple Olympic wins and records in events including the 160, 200, and 100 meters, the high jump, and the broad jump. Other selections include Perris naming the best in the 160 and 200 meters, while Loren Murchizoy and Wille R. Tolson earn spots in prior all-America lists. The selections reflect standout performances across events, with Owens earning multiple recognitions and national titles.

W York Jen Jesse Owens Tnites Stags Dan J. Pettis The Amateur Athletic Union Owens Perris Spalding Cleveland Ss TM Studs Loren Murchizoy Wille Ritolg Tun Indiana Suat Gross-County Glen Cunningham Kansan A.A. U New Zealand Jack Levetock

Hawthorne Golf Crown Changes Hands Often

Hawthorne junior high after school golf program run by athletic director Jack Tolar at Rawthorne draws boys to Brackenriee park. Each Saturday 25 cents buys 9 holes as Tolar coaches, tracks scores and aids improvement. Weekend leaders include Callahan 54 Lagerquist 54 Vandeveer 95 Filer 38 and others with scores listed.

Slanley Canlahan Brackenriee Park Hawthorne Jack Tolar Rawthorne Tolar Burns Munure W. G. Lagerquist Tuntercup Wity Ange Vondeveer Roy Filey Hawthorne Linksmen Callahan Lagerquist Vandeveer Filer Rabvert Sisco James Pughel Robert Chitholm Ciebume Sica Thomas

Alumni Lashes at College Sports Evils

Harvard athletic director William J. Bingham criticizes subsidizing and proselyting in college athletics. He warns alumni influence distorts hiring and urges reforms, noting coaches face obstacles in attracting top talent and calls for intramural boxing and self policing to maintain fair play.

Cambridge Mast Janitry Wiliam J. Bingharm Harvard James Bryant Conant Bingham Camiezls Foundation Bullrtin Wold Dr. Conant Aes Alumi

Game Confab Here Tuesday In San Antonio

Jers to Showers of Vernon chair man of the Texas game fish and oyster commission arrived in San Antonio Monday for the quarterly meeting. The commission will be held Tuesday morning at the Plate hotel. After the meeting the commissioners go to Alamo Downs for an event at the Jockey club.

Jers Showers Vernon Texas Game, Fish and Osster Commission San Antonio Commission Seth Tweday Plate Hotel Tne Alamo Downs Jockey Club

Pulse Power Helps Steele in Fistic Contest

New York fighter Freddy Steele credits an abnormally slow pulse for stamina in a tough middleweight bout. He says a pulse around 44 keeps him from fatigue, claims doctors doubted his numbers, and notes peers with lower rates also endured long campaigns. Steele began boxing at fifteen and has earned about $150,000.

Pat Robinson New York Fred Sreele Tacumi Cerror Freddy Waleb Milwaukee Gorilla Jones Paavo Nuran Tle Sehovs

Jackets Win Two as Midgets Defeat St Anthonys

Jackets win two games Sunday in the white column beating St Anthonys 36 to case. Midgets edge close to Prospect Triangles 4% to 13. Brown Cracker Company 47 to 1 Li 5. St Anthony's players listed with guards forwards centers and substitutes in a brief box score style note.

Scully Jucaitis G. Dennzeben T. Gard Ds Herrera Sears Trigos T . Gara Ecobeda Hlalisn Rica Bart

Clyde Littlefield, Texas Legend and Miracle Coach

Longhorns seek new head coach as Clyde Littlefield stands as enduring figure of Texas athletics. A versatile pioneer, he built top track squads, coached football and basketball, and taught classes while steering programs toward conference titles and fame in the Texas Hall of Fame.

Austin University al Texas Longhorns Council Tal Great Lakes Gulf California Atlantic Seaboard Gregory Gym Miracle Texas U Cipde Littlefield Glyde Littlefield Jack Chevigny Athlote Council Tanghaya Clyde Littlefield Texas Clyde Lavleti Liéheid University’ of ‘Texas Hiuse Billians Caine Tootli Littlefield Texas Hall of Fame

San Antonio sports notes stir debate on Texas Racing Commission

Readers discuss the Texas Racing Commission shakeup and possible four member expansion while praising San Antonio events. The letter section laments betting factions, questions coaching salaries, and weighs golf and Trans Miss tournament prospects for local publicity and growth.

Jefferson and Lanice clash in key city hoops night

Two high school games highlight Jefferson Gymnasium Monday night as Jefferson faces Lanice Brackenridge and San Antonio Tech meets Raversport. A defeat by either team could end title hopes in the city championship race. Mack Raversport, sidelined over three weeks, is expected to return.

Jefferson Emmy Jefferson San Antonio Tech Lanice Brackenridge Coura Mack Raversport Wedts High Searchy Center

BEARS SWEEP SKATE SERIES BEARS SWEEP SKATE SERIES

Bears defeat Rangers 7 to 2 in San Pedro Ireland rink to sweep the weekend two games. Bruin goalie Nempson stymied the Rangers while Eckhardt and Swisher produced. Next up, Rangers host Randolph Field, then Austin. Monterrey trip for Brewers series in Mexico.

Roustay Pion Polap Bears San Pedro Ireland San Antofng Rangers Tre Bruine Rangers Eckhard Mortis Staddert Raiders Houston Joe Janse Nempson Bruin Randolph Field Austin Howton Randolph Davey San Antonio San Ammonis Bealeks Grubb Klushes Johnson - Sullivan Howston A “Stucuert Antonco—Faones Tarn Jancell Bedet Grubie Anaes Turer Toudnuee Eerhardt i Sampsun Mwestay

The System Handicapper Seeks Race Wins Today

An uncertain handicapper wagers with Beales and Chither for $30 on the nose as a dankrathat drops to 5656.50 while races run, attempting to prove the system's method.

Slill von Yinds Beales

St Marys Rattlers vs Internationals in Catholic High clash

The St Marys Rattlers fell to the Internations 31 to 22 at Central Catholic High School. Flores led scoring with 16 points as lineups featured players like Garcia, Mendesa, Rodriguez, and Vieraiss.

Inigo Ihe St Mary's University Rattlers Gentral Catholic Pym Flores St. Alaessz Toad Obrioti Holcamh Reichler I A. Wy International Rodriguez Garcia Centar Mendesa Monaca Gnerdt Bonvikes Vieraiss Salas

Weather Woes Hit Alamo Track Meet Focus

Weather disrupted the Alamo Ton track event as teams scrambled for clear conditions. Officials postponed field trials and shifted running heats to safer later slots, with coaches prioritizing athlete safety and event integrity amid persistent showers.

Dope Scandal Rocks Santa Anita Racetrack

At Santa Anita Park the stewards suspended trainer Woody Fitzgerald indefinitely after Proclivity showed a positive saliva test. Owner Norman W. Church vowed defamation suit against stewards amid accusations of political payback as officials planned to publish full findings and allow responses from involved parties.

Santa Anita Racetrack Argadia Calif Fay Proclivity Norman W. Church Woody" Fitagerala California

Alamo Entries Race Night Echoes Harsh Listed Names

The program lists multiple horses, drivers, and entrants in races labeled FIRST, SECOND, THIRD, and beyond. Purses range up to 3500 with assorted horses such as The Game Fish and Firefly noted in a dense, OCR garbled entry list with weather and track conditions.

Tue Syearalds Furtongs Stamford Alina Posey Axing Mereta Little Wich Sackawa Rock Disturb Xeetaly Iso el Ils Parseing Dvear-Dii Witoe Claimand Sartones Whiskarita Hesin Boon xCarnelia Lite Eea Glia Dreamer Shalol Vt Sauer Maris Galvar Fal Peek Col Gacdnigin Take Dost Tush aNst Bragg Joy Mahmowd Abel Siler Lelia Ty Runaway Target Socien Tagaie Blaze D'Orino Tzenevieve Ile Thies Sun Miea Missbox Gay Bill Wer xOld Jake sNavgtel Racrette Hoplall Ettack Peter xHogan

Alamo Downs Entries Drawockey With Ups and Upset Upsedaisy

A racing note details Snoopy Sam Wah LiStery betting $3 on Je de Bar at Alamo Downs first set, then $3 across on Step-Wanna in the fourth. Handicap entries include Up s and Up and Mrs Br Wades Derigruier, with Upset-Upsedaisy shipping from Higlean park and plans for Ovessa fates to stable space for 14 horses.

Alamo Downs Je de Bar Step- Wanna Ab Alzac Duyns Br. Wades Hialeah Park Ovessa Tika Higlean Park

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