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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1937

Page

16

Neal Jockeys Rise On Down Winter Meet

Neal holds tight lead in Alamo Down Winter meeting jockey standings as Meloche gains then loses ground over ten days. Tuesday wins by Fast Streak and Zevar boost Neal, while Sacakawa and Doris B. deliver key upset wins. Georgia Lily and Rosy Doon provide daily double excitement amid crowded program.

Ty Melodie Hilly Neal Tor Alamo Down Neal Meloche Monany Neal Molds Wine News J. Watts Watts Zevar Zevay Ewo Jongthy Caw Caw Réeleche Doris EB Doris B Sacakawa

Georgia Wily Wins Nia Second Event With Sally Double

The Daily Double report states Georgia Wily, easy winner of Nia second, and Rosy Poon victor in the third event, paid a Sally double of 142.30 at Alamo Dawns Tuesday afternoon. Other combinations with Georgia Lily are listed, including names like BBD Fair Romance and The Time.

Sacakawa Johnny Adams Merefa Little Wichita Adams Col. Goodnight Georgia Lily Rosy Doon Rosy Deon Georgia Wily Nia Rosy Poon Alamo Mountain Brice Crabtree Flicker Canterkoy Roots

Mat Results From the Ansatiated Frere

Wrestling results from multiple cities show a混 mix of matches with winners and scores. Notable bouts include Mika Mazurki defeating Nebreska 328, and John Katana beating To Tonto in 39 minutes in Boston.

Frere Newark N. J Emine Duzel Nebreska Mika Mazurki New York Harrigburg Hank Barber Boston John Katana Tonto Idany Pdean Detton Maw Nork Rusty Ducek Omeha New Have Conn Sino Garibals St Laure Stanley Pinto New Hampshire Jog Dusee Omaha Sandor Vary Hungary Body Alam Jincols Neb Clark Kennedy Pajlag Texas Tack Patterson Syracuse N.Y Itwo Falla Thria San Diego Calif Sammy Stein Chief Little Wolf Los Angeles

No Game For Sissies In Mutated Territory

Papua muttied territory contemplates banning football after district police report high casualty rates among natives. A Rabaul match showed players armed with knives bottles blades and clubs. initial 22 swelled to 57 injured as tribal warfare bans failed to stop violence.

Fort Moresby Papua Sau Rabaul Arthodox

College president urges scrapping intercollegiate sports

Dr. Eugene Fair of Kirksville Teachers College urges ending intercollegiate sports as a grand spectacle. He proposes intramural play or annual showcases with guest squads, criticizing cost and academic distraction. He notes limited support at a Missouri conference and cites Kirksville's recent football dominance.

Kirksville Eugene Fair Kirksville Teachers’ College American Association of Teachers’ Colleges New Orleans Birksville Mizesuri Uma de Patr

Alamo Downs Track Blames Weather For Racing Holiday

Track management at Alamo Downs cited rain and grain-soaked surface as causes of injuries and bad conditions. President Reymond Russell said fertilizer and soil amendments failed to protect horses and that poor wagering from downtown bookmakers prompted a three day racing holiday. The track had contacted racing commission chairman Dolf Briscoe before approving the holiday.

Alamo Downs Reymond Russell Russell Downe Dolf Briscoe Racing Commission State Racing Commission Yeack Raymond Russeill Joe Barr Motuels Department Horace Wade Tanhem Bare Wade Churchill Downs Maruel Stsck Sherman St. Clair

Texas Game Commission Seeks License Regulation Power

The Texas game fish and oyster commission moved to seek regulatory powers and universal hunting and fishing licenses. Chair Jess L. Showers led a push to resign William J. Tucker, with a February 1 action date, while others proposed major bills and feared administrative cuts. Proposals include universal licensing, site licensing, and shifting regulatory authority to the commission as coast city representatives urged oyster industry support.

Texas Game Fish and Oyster Commission Jess L. Showers Lineboard William J. Tucker Austin Tucker Wort Worth St Austin San Antonio Showers Gus F. Schriner Kerryilty Hal C, Perk Amarillo G. Pilot Houston Jack O’brien Stowers Tar Texas Oliver Colorado Valley Authority J. A. Hockaday Port Isa Padre Island Ta ‘Guna Madre Hockie Commission

Alamo Downs Declares 3 Day Racing Recess

Acting on a weather driven decision from the state racing commission, Alamo Downs cancels a seven race program and extends a three day holiday with racing set to resume Saturday. Track staff stay on for surface maintenance while 122 workers face layoff.

Tony Canzonett faces ring decline after two brutal losses

New York dispatch recounts Tony Canzonett's grim talk on quitting boxing after two hard defeats. He recalls his May marriage, a missed tune up, and a disputed title loss to Lou Ambers, blaming poor shape and a cautious New York commission for thwarting a comeback. The veteran fighter insists his heart remains, though doubts haunt his wounded frame.

Patil Mickelson New York Iteek Newsboy Tony Canzonett Grand Little Fighting Machine Tony Hghtter Ehough Canviert Tye Jimmy Lam Dle Lou Ambers New York Commission

Hockey Rivals To Renew Feud In West Coast Showdown

San Antonio Randelah Bursholder seers Van Dyke Carreon and a host of players from Randolph Field Riublers and San Antonio Rangers prepare for a decisive meeting on Wednesday night at San Pedro island. It marks Randolph's opener and the Rangers third game. last season Randolph beat the Rangers 8 3 in the curtain final and 6 1 in spring baseball, fueling a revenge bid as both teams clash on ice and field.

San Pedro Island Randolph Field Riublers San Antonio Rangers Randolph Rangers West Point Ramblers Handolpt Cubs Fang Randolphins

Drawings for Goliad Trials Backed by Bird Dog Association

Drawings tonight for bracemates in the Subscription derby and the Open All-Age stakes. The Bird Dog Association’s sixth annual field trial at Goliad will be held at 5 pm Wednesday at the Denham Hotel. Dog fanciers were to depart San Antonio late Wednesday. The four-day trial aims to attract top field winners of the Southwest, according to Pied B. Doyle, president.

Lone Star Bird Dog Association Goliad Denham Hotel Go- Hades San Altonio Southwest Pied B. Doyle

Woodlawn Wins Fourth Straight Junior Cage Game

Woodlawn Lake crossing to 11 youth straight Park Junioreague cage win at Woodlawn Jake Gyn Thursday, winning 33 to 14 over Palm Heights. Disteling scored nine points for Woodlawn.

Woodlawn Woodlawn Lake Cossing Jake Gyn Tursday iPalm Heights Gam Disteling

Fight Results from the iYnoelated Press summary

Ambiguous boxing results list several bouts with outpoints and stoppages across U S locations. Names include Blyshal Ankhles Henry Armatrang Laura and Tony Thayer, with fighters from Brooklyn New York Jersey City Palm Beach Atlanta referenced alongside weights and venues.

Youngstown Ohio A. Gidner Hier Maven Conn Raph Barbara Brooklyn Henry ‘Armatrang Laura Tony’ Thayer Exten Cw York Jiminy Metaoda Woah Ana Ti Goby Morzo New Jersey City Bily Beaudale Jersey City Orville Pentiard Puntier Brankie Prancia New York Paterson We J

Nebraska coach Dana Bible eyes Texas rain as UT officials meet

Dana Bible, veteran Nebraska coach, arrives in Austin for a meeting with University of Texas officials and athletic leaders. Discussion centers on Bible potentially coaching Texas or remaining at Nebraska, salary expectations cited from 15 000 to 25 000 with a 1 to 10 year contract. University of Texas officials caution against football salary excess and urge faculty goodwill to guide any decision.

Austin Bible Nebraska University Grid University of Texas Cornhusker Nebraska Texas Gray H. ¥. Benedict University Athletic Council Texas A M. College Hiself Athletic Council Jack Cheneny Jall

Port Isabel Wins La Feria High School Tourney

Port Isabel Tarpons won the La Feria lettermen basketball tournament by beating Ray-Monde Bearcats 23 to 11, securing the championship in the annual event held in La Feria.

Port Isabel la Feria

Rattlers Head for Abilene After Texas Tilt Loss

COWBOYS NEXT RATTLER FOES BROWNWOOD Jan 20 St Marys University Rattlers of San Antonio travel to Abilene for a Har din Simmons game after a 53 to 22 loss to Daniel Baker Tuesday. McCaulley led with 24 points while Obriotti and Edward added 16.

Brownwood St. Mary's University Rattlers San Anton Et Ronte Abilene Hardin-Simmons Cave Daniel Baker McCaulley Billie Obriotti Edward

Denby to be revived with higher purses at Chicago track

Chicago Jan 20 Denby to be revived as Wash beton park jockey on pushed plans today for revival of the Aimer Jean darby after announcing that the value of its stakes and purses would be increased at least 16 percent. The increase will raise the track's distribution of purses to more than $300 600.

Denby Chicago Washbeton Park Aimer- Jean Darby

Sacred Heart Routs Trinity Juniors in Tight Win

The Severed Heart Ramblers earned their ninth victory in twelve outings with a 51 to 2 win over the Trinity Juniors at Sacred Heartzyrr.

Sacred Heart Severed Heart Ramblers Trinity Juniors

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