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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1937

Page

9

Parva Stella Wins at Six Furlongs in Open Fixture

PARVA STELLA sprinted into a long lead, defended the rail, and won easily. LEADING BET trailed then moved through to place, while STH MANNA surged into contention before weakening. FIFTH RACE featured ACE OF SPADES and LADY CONFUCIUS, with near finishes and payouts listed. SIXTH RACE covered 1 1/16 miles, WEED led early, WORLD OVER faded, and Reverberate paid for show.

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Seventh Race One Mile And Seventy Yards Action

A crowded track recounts the seventh race over one mile and seventy yards. Luna Bright and Exchange Club contend for the lead with Epiwifel a key challenger as the finish nears, with EXCHANGE CLUB narrowly outrunning Luna Bright for the win amid a late surge.

Central Catholic and Fowls Clash in League Showdown

Central Catholic and Fowls meet in a Southwest Academic League game at Wieceaton arena Tuesday evening, with Central Catholic reserves and Hat Wells also slated for a preliminary contest at 7:15. The schedule lists Peacock feys and Beaulay in related matchups, though text is garbled.

Central Catholic Fowls Central Catholic Buttons Wieceaton Peacock Feys Central Hat Wells

South Siders extend win streak in local league

Ten straight wins mark the South Siders rise as Peacock Academy falls 46 45 amid a murky report of high school basketball in rural independent standings. The St Heney lacagenye contest and A B Prattk Leument St results are unclear due to damaged OCR text.

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Philosophical pilot picks Phils fifth in 1937

James Wilson, Philadelphia Phillies manager since 1934, declares the team’s aim for a top second-division finish in 1937. Despite past cellar ends, Wilson eyes gradual improvement, defending his philosophy amid loud fan and press skepticism about an open-endeavor to climb.

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Jockey suspensions and race results headline

The story reports multiple suspensions after Monday racing at Alamo Downs. Jockeys Rails DePrang Ty Melovlie Bel Thornton and Johnny Adams receive penalties ranging from five to ten days. Charley Hanauer and E Pierson share second place in the riding contest while Bert Thornton trails with a five day ban. Shaheen faces broader action for alleged touting and may be barred from all tracks. One claim involves Miss Peking changing hands for 1950 dollars.

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Alma Mar and Think Past Win Daily Double at Abme Downs

Alma Mar won the second race and Think Past won the third as the Daily Double returned $570 at Abme Downs on Monday. Other Alma Mae combinations paid $285 to $3562 overall for the single two-horse bet with names like Tag Me and Fleet Wind among the contenders.

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Notable Career Of Henry V Johansen In Auto Field

Henry V Johansen of Chicago spent 36 years in the auto business as chauffeur tester race driver mechanic and salesman. He has driven most car makes and now tests new models for his Pontiac Mich company. A Utah coal lump weighs 10000 pounds and measures five by five by ten feet mined in 1922 from Black Hawk mine in Carbon County.

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Workouts at Alamo Bowns Teshay Tract Weather Update

Weather status and workout notes from Alamo Bowns Teshay Tract show heavy snerry conditions and unclear timing. Details remain fragmented, with partial readings and inconclusive forecasts for the area.

Alamo Bowns Teshay Tract

Handicapper’s Bankroll Updates in Alamo Downs Note

A system handicapper tracks changes in his bankroll amid cautious betting on Blaze d Or ity at Alamo Downs. The note records a shift from a prior amount around 410007 to a current total of 696.50 pounds amid mentions of the ongoing $30 Day wager streak.

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Grid Star Killed in Cream Separator Accident

Linyd James, 17, a Ginoom high school grid star, was killed in a cream separator mishap in Pampa yesterday while visiting. Services were to be held here this afternoon to honor the slain athlete.

Grid Janu Linyd James Ginom High School Pampa James

Loughran Recaptures Form in 10 Round Win

In Philadelphia on Monday night at the Arena Tom Loughran, veteran Philadelphia heavyweight, posted a decision over Sonny Walker in a 10 round bout. Loughran showcased his old speed with a swift left jab and floored Walker for a count of four before the bell saved him. Loughran weighed 185 1 3, Walker 197.

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Texarkana Secures East Texas Baseball Berth

Texarkana appears assured a berth in the East Texas baseball league. Oilman and sports enthusiast R W Burnett announced he would relocate his league franchise here from Gladewater, saying a deal to lease a field was essentially closed.

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Fighters Demand Guarantees Shift Boxing Pride to Promoters

Renowned boxers led by John Henry Lewis now seek guaranteed purses instead of split percentages, prompting a wave of refusals to fight without lockstep terms. Ambers Law and Braddock echo the trend as promoters face escalating guarantees. Ross and Steele join the push, with risks tied to potential titling rematches and high-stakes earns in major venues.

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Cancelled game between San Antonio and Schreiter Institute

The Tuesday night basketball game in Keraville between the University of San Antonio and Schreiter Institute is canceled. Coach George Harris reports multiple players out with illness and injury, including George Finch Finley Steele Oliver Hardt Frank Bernal and Bob Neves, leading to the decision.

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Feuds and high stakes in boxing weigh-in rumors

A garbled report hints at bold boxing negotiator behavior with claims of large purses. Mentions Sitto Excobar as a weight champion and threats to demand fees for future bouts. Little clear detail on events, venues, or exact opponents.

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Sonja Henie Returns to Skating Carnival Stage

CHICAGO January 19 Sonja Henie three time women’s figure skating champion who drew 69000 fans to Coliseum stadium last spring will return to the sports arena February 18 21 as star of a nationwide skating carnival under the umbrella of Une shadluin’s international event lineup.

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Vosmik Trade Sparks Mourning in Cleveland Neighbord

Residents of the Broadway East Fifty-Fifth Street area debate Joe Vosmik's acquisition by the St. Louis Browns for the Indians. Piano dealer Anthony Maresh calls the deal rotten as fans consider boycotting Indians games this season. Vosmik, 26, reflects that the move could be best for him, while noting the local interest and protest.

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