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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1937

Page

5

Chicago to Get Boat Promises in Boxing Settlement

New York journalist reports an expected Madison Square Garden and Twentieth Century boxing merger after the Louis fight. Mentions Chicago and Milwaukee as potential sites, with Jacobs and Schmeling tied to the plan. Notes Colonel Patrick with hints of a future statement and Garden matchmaker James Johnston cautious about negotiations and rental terms.

Davis J. Walsh New York Qutte Midison Square Garden Joe Louis-Bo Pastor Fleht Comelag Mike Jagous Jacobs Schieling-Braddock Dacola Louis Carless Bebe Privalgly Schmeling Fremoter Thobs Chicago Garden Dales James Z. Johnston Derby

Browns officials plan talks on Texas league fate

Barnes and DeWitt of the St. Louis Browns and Mission officials traveled toward St. Louis to discuss the Texas league franchise amid a disputed ownership. Once optimistic about transforming the Missions into a pennant contender, they now fear limited support may hinder the project. The group, including executives and media figures, was seen heading for a decisive meeting.

Barnes DeWitt St. Louis Denia Lames Willama Dewitt St. Louis Browns Missions Brows Eve Thes Mission Offigiats Tewspades

St Henry's Jackets Aim for Second Straight Title

St Henry's Jackets, defending champions in the South West Academie league, pursue a second straight victory path this week. Key games include a midweek matchup and a Saturday tilt with Peacock as the team seeks steady wins.

St. Henry’s Blacks Jackets Bt Anthony's Felowjackets South West Academie Cave St. Tennys Horrets Jacke Peace Peacock

College Cagers Ice Up Scores Across Numerous Matches

A garbled tally lists dozens of college basketball scores including Alma 18 Central State Teasers 42 Daniel Bake 38 and Long Beach Mutiny 48. Numerous universities appear with mixed figures, naming opponents and final point tallies across a wide range of games.

Lamora Hheis Sin Map Rm State Teachers Carth. Min Tuseka Larshall Contee Wars’ ‘College San Tare University Washington Ichors Kinete Alma Central State Teasers Daniel Bake State Conan University Montana Normal California Na Kaltena Kancay Etatg Greeley Isis Colgrade Collece Ashislia Wigge Trinity Dia Vite McManis Southwestern Tewreyne Monroe

Early French stock exchange desk tale from 18th century

A fragmented account describes the Tuman Desk used by brokers in Paris during the Law boom era. It notes the Bourse in Rue Quincampels and Hambaria’s luck aiding trades, with Bothsra allegedly earning $30,000 in three days in Vins before dying in 1738.

Tuman Boorbark Eariiest Pusis Quincampels Vins

Rabbit hunting tale stirs debate in West Texas

A chaotic letter exchange recalls jackrabbit legends, taxidermist quotes, and humorous anecdotes about jackrabbit sizes from 5 to 20 pounds. The piece mixes local lore, comic misreadings, and a playful inquiry into rabbit weights and hunting tales across Texas and neighboring regions.

Indians Hold League Lead

The Harlandale Indians defending champions remained undefeated atop the Bexar County basketball league after a 43-10-15 win over Sophi San Antonio in the South San Antonio gym. Abel Gonzales led Alsme Height Mules with 24 points as they beat Somerset 47-24 at Laurel Heights gym.

Harlandile Indians al Bint Bexar County Sophi San Antonio Jeader South San Antonio Alsme Abel Gonzales Somerset Teague Laurel Heights Gyn Somerse Heights San Antonio Wells Titte Teasur Idle Hanandale San Marcos la Mare Oo Hith School Southwest Texas Teachers’ College

Central Five Bumps: Peacock Fouls In Overtime Loss

The Central Five Bumps football notes show Peacock fouling leading to a 56 to 14 setback in a Southwest academic duel at Genial gym. Ventura Trejo and Button forward paced their team with 18 points as Button B edged Hot Wells 28 to 28 in overtime. Key players and substitutes are listed with roles and scoring details for Peacock and peers.

Wilhouc “Buttens Duagie Walfopad Penewsk Military Academy Ventura Trejo Peacock Yae Koitigaes Caria Fritsch Tungmann Jer Feeirneon Guarvis Redlandar Snarky Rovers Haman Livan

Seguin Hosts Invitation Tourney With Local Teams

Seguin invites teams for a Saturday basketball tournament sponsored by Texas Texas College. First round play begins at 9:20 AM with Gonzalez vs Seguin Christine vs Stockdale Thrall vs Lookhar and Stedericksburg vs New Braunfels. After the finals the Southwestern Texas State Trackers will face the Liberthera Bulldogs.

Seguin Tse Speaid Nna Texas Tathheron College Aims Gonzales Steuin Christine Gam Texas State Trackers College Trestimien Liethera College Bulldogs

Juniors Rival In Beare County Conference Play

A junior conference outline lists teams Capea Well San Arizona academy and St. Anthony's at Alamo Heights in a Glass Mission setup. Matches in March span two rounds with districts including Mammo Vere Fock and Nina Enry's, as St. Sonie's and Pax cock TCH Flarlont travel to venues.

Tasket Hall Beare County Capea Lanny Ryn Carl Bowner Ness V's San Arizona Academy Allarlendale Gt. Anthony' S Alamo Heights Eulzon Yueh Marcy S Contrat Mammo Vere Fock Marlandalt St. An- Nina Enry Mivision Thenay Arethony St. Sonie's Flarlont

Babe Ruth says big pay era is over

In a candid interview at his Riverside Drive home Ruth notes that no player will reach the $50,000 annual salary again. He recalls contract disputes and his long career, saying he remains in good shape and plans to enter a Bermuda tournament soon.

Boyles Bill Eliys Dizzy Dean Haw Ruth Wad George Thad Inn Chir Ratata Try yyMore Babe Chyri Iris Tm Rte Bermuda Aoiteur Ruth Dorris Jenkins Iid Dampsey Japan

Mexican Army Polo Team Wins Reynoza Finales

Mexican Army team from Monterrey defeats Hidalgo County 7 to 6 in Reynosas border polo tourney finale. The victory follows a week of matches as Monterrey forces extend the border polo run amid renewed rivalry with Brownsville and Hidalgo teams.

Reynosa Lea Gol Heros Rinheirez Mexican Arty Monterrey Reytosa Hidalgo Texas Ste Reility Mexico City Lean Pres Winuly Biuebennets

Six Furlongs Race Card Summary from Purse Race

Six furlongs claiming race results show Purge earning 500, Wortayvarulds 24d up Segui Road Iron Gate Wort Shally Pide driving. Georgia Lily led early then faded. Rosy Doon won swiftly in a three-horse finish with Crabtrer and Montaris placing behind. Apprentice allowance claimed.

Calle Ace Ty Jourlt St. Fla Welle Baltes Allen i Erwin Greving Morsaal Dmutiels Ya Sacakawiy Areng Elie Wortayvarulds Segui Road Iron Gate Wort Shally Pide Ith Ty Traugnnute Beige Hall “Mindinigh Horze Chyher Georgia T. Sonderford Shalur B. Harcis Hsuer Whiskarna Georgia Lot I¢Ren Shalot Whisk Dactac Borse Stare Eyndreny Bate Wallin W. Huber Herboy J. AL H. Allison C. Daniels McCrellan J. Massey Jr Biyagl Awarecht Soklaqueen Woolmian Neal fFair Adam Tide Levits Rigte Am Gonzaley Maz Callahon Allowateu Utuets Rosy Doon Cratlee Mantaria Crabtrer Gulsuindor Sud Montaris Fant Wil

Fourth Race Six Furlongs At Sundown Gates

Good start by Goodnight who stayed in the inside and surged to win by a length. Push Play pressed the pace and finished third as Flax Lor faded late. Rush Play made a late move but could not reach the winner. Blage d Or closed from far back to claim a place.

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Six Race Report From a Turbulent Card at the Plain

A mixed card features a six furlong maiden turf with Purse 50 reporting winner K. S. 4) Harry Shaw observer. Detailed notes mention horses like Maid, Fast Streak and Dave with times and payouts. Seventh race results show 2 1/8 miles for older horses with Darbar winning for trainer L. Copenhagen, payouts listed for place and show.

Levinsky Seeks New Ring Manager in Los Angeles

King Levinsky, veteran Chicago heavyweight, announced plans to sever ties with Harold Steinman and seek a new manager. He claimed Steinman’s tenure failed to produce results and would consider other options, including negotiating a break of contract and securing a new representative.

I Levinsky OS Angeles King Levitsky Chicago Foxer Gat Lushagel Harold Steinman Sayate Steinman Bob Nesteil

Coach’s Dream Corrected Court Length in Kansas

Ten Cooper, assistant coach at Southwestern College, predicted the court length. Head coach William Monypeny measured the free throw line to the goal and found the distance three inches longer than standard, confirming the dream's accuracy.

Winfield Kan Jan Ten Cooper Southwestern College William Monypeny Monypeny

Louis Outlines Aims Cash First In Flying Boxing Plans

New York January 20 In an interview Joe Louis laid out three aims for his career cash first to earn 3 000 000 defend the heavyweight title and retire undefeated He plans a fight with Bob Pastor January 29 and hopes to complete a string of defenses over the next three years He praised Pastor Giles as a tough fighter and emphasized a cautious approach to matchups to maximize earnings and career longevity

New York Joe Louis Lom Tls Bob Pastor Joe Giles Gould Jove Steve Jim Nate

Loyola Names Moon Mullins as Loyola Coach

New Orleans era reporter notes Moon Mullins, former St. Benedicts coach from Atchison Kansas, is named head coach at Loyola University to replace Budig Rena. Mullins, Notre Dame alum, plans to implement the Notre Dame system at Loyola after an undefeated last season.

New Orleans Jenn Larry Moon Mullins St. Benedict's College Atchison, Kan Loyola University Budig Rena Mulliins Notre Dame Loyola Anit

Racing Notes from the Associatid Prels and Widener Stakes

Racing notes describe poplar missance races sparking trainers and jockeys at Harvah Dark and Hinseat park. John A. Coburn wins American Hells trainer prize while Mucha fiusto joins Mrs. Wailer O'Hara in pursuit of a $50,000 Widener challenge. Stewards penalize Jockey Willis Saunders for riding infractions at Santa Ruth bark.

Togeuh Widlenes John A. Coburn Kirby Ramsey Louisville Mucha Fiusto Wailer O'Hara Navvaiynsetl Park Wilh Curry Sante Ruth Bark Tuontaya Willis (Smokey) Saunders Saunders Basil James Janes

Sunday School League Notes and Mixed Scores

Fragmented items show Methodist and Wesley church leagues with matches and forfeits. Mentions Reston Sum ker Hall, Metts, government actions, and a doubleheader program featuring Brewers and Eister's Pharmacists.

Mamo Leishty Latherar Scheottas

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