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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1937

Page

8

Bible Coach Gamble Roils Texas Nebraska links in Texas talks

Jan 21 Texas sources say Dana X Bible from Nebraska is candidate for Texas coaching post as board scrambles to resolve talks. Rumors say Benedict opposes salary gaps, while Bible seeks 15 000 dollars for himself and assistants plus long contract. Arkansas Gazette notes Thomsen of Nebraska unlikely but possible if Bible stays away.

HH. Weinert Seguin Board of Regents’ Athlétic Committee State Bible J.oy Dolley Auletlc Council H. Y. Benedict Athletic Council Triars Benedict Bible i Arkansas Gavette Lincoln Nek C. Thomsen University of Arkansas Nebraska Dana 'x Bible Boes University of Texas Thomsen Arkansas

Goliad hosts sixth Lone Star Bird Dog trials

About 100 dogs entered the field trials of the Lone Star Bird Dog Association in Goliad Texas for the sixth annual event. Stakes include junior and senior puppy, members all-age and shooting dog events with the shooting dog finale set for Sunday. The open all-age purses reach 800 dollars.

Goliad Texas Lone Star Bird Dog Association

Yesterday's Explanation of a $385 Tip in Miami

A Miami waitress named Thelma Knight, eight years on the job, receives a diamond ring from a mysterious man after hours. She tries to return it. he refuses and she sells it for 385 dollars. The piece also notes Glass elasticity and a stunt by Jack Burker breaking a glass with a nail.

Thelma Knight Gervick Miami Ste Jack Burker

Browns Came Out Ahead in Trade Says Traynor

INDIANAPOLIS Jan 21 Harold Fie Traynor Pirates manager says the Browns won the recent trade with the Indians. Browns sent Solters Andrews and Lary to St Louis for Hildebrand Voss Knickerbocker. Traynor predicts Hildebrand a 21 game winner and Knickerbocker a fine player, while Solters and others had off seasons.

Traynor Indianapolis Harold Fie") Traynor Fittsburgh Pirates Bt. Louis Browns Cleveland Indians Browns Sivilus Sorters Tyy Anrrews Lyn Lary Todlans Orat Hildebrand Joe Vosstik Dilly Knickerbocker St. Lovie Truyner Indiwin Hatha of Representatives Vosmik Pirates Chieftein Frildebrand Hildebrand Knickerbocker Solters Andrews Lary Indians Brookwits Ind State Senate Washington Senators

McKnight Hears Cherry Will Be Aid to Bible

Felix A Dallas reports on Texas coach Bible and possible university pay, praising Bible’s character and the need to attract top support for his continued leadership at the University of Texas. The piece also notes other sports figures and local talent in Golden Gloves and football circles.

McKnight Cherry Felix A Dallas Blair Chang Amarillo Dayas Bibe University of Texas Texas Bible Lloyd Gregory Houston Poxé Ealingsith

Cagers Stretch For Big Night In Flag Wars

Denver Feb 21 Hank Bath heavyweight from Fort Morgan Colo returns to the Flag Wars here next Tuesday night for the first clashes since severing ties with Jack Kearns. Bath will tangle with Frantie Edgyen of Denver in 41 round bout.

BATH Edgren Denver Hank Bath Fort Morfan Colo Jack Kearns Jack Dempsey Frantie Edgyen

Dove Shooting Change Proposes North South Texas Open Season

A Texas Senate bill led by Senator R A Weinert would shift the dove hunting open season in South Texas to October 1 through November 30, removing December 1 to January 26 from the south of the U G N railroad while northern areas remain unchanged. The measure passed the Senate and goes to the House for consideration.

Austin South Texas R. A. Weinert Senate House U.G. N Weinert Seguin Texas Pita

Catholic High Tourney at St Marys University Opens

The state Catholic High school championship tournament, sponsored by St Marys University, will crown the Texas representative for the National Catholic tournament in Chicago. The two day event begins Friday March 5 at the Central gym with teams including St Thomas of Houston and Cathedral of El Paso among others. Cathedral of El Paso won last year with St Henrys of San Antonio the runner up.

St. Marys Unniversity Chamionship Texas Loyola University Chicago Central Gym Kinvin Galveston St.Thomas of Houwston Sir Anthony’s of Beaumont Corpus Christi College Academy St. Joseph’s

Coast First Sacker in Columbus Announced

Coast first sacker James Giik, a 23 year old first baseman and catcher from the Sacramento club, was named by the American Association Base Ball club president Pon Deuch after a semi selection. Nick Gullup, a veteran Calmbus outfielder, was sent to Sacramento in the deal.

Columbus Ohio San Tez Pon Deuch Coxtonious American Association James Giik Jost Sacramento Pacific Tiadeal Nick Gullup Veteru Calmbus Auifielder Sac Tamento

Franks Stop South Side Streak In Narrow 47 41 Win

The Franks defeated South Side 47 to 41 at St Henrys gym Wednesday night to break the South Side Athletics winning streak. The Franks led 24 to 20 at halftime after dominating the opening period.

Evenk South Side Athletics St. Henry's Gym

Fort Worth See Stronger Baseball For 1937 Season

Fort Worth business manager Ceol Coombs predicts stronger play and rising fan interest for 1937. He cites doubled season ticket sales and improved league quality, with trades still pending as the club rigs for infield and outfield upgrades. Key figures include Lee Stebbins at first, Jimmy McLeod at short, and prospects like Larry Pisher, D J O'Brien, and Steve Larkin, as rosters fill for the coming Texas League season.

Port Worth Jat Ceol Coombs Fort Worth Coombs Gats Conorby Fang Betteh Wallasonte Coombe Eash Lee Stebbins Jhmmy McLeod Galveston Charley Engle Eddie Grimey L. D. Corbett Oat Clyda McDowell Unela Billy Disoh University of Texas Niany Gladewater Cats Larry Pisher Fontet Quile Prospert D. J. O'Brien Walter Boni Alten Griswold

Randolph Cagers Hold League Lead Amid Stalled Play

Randolph field sees stalled inter squad play with three teams still in deadlock as Wednesday night’s games show two favorites clinching wins. The opening game gave the defending champion Forty Seventh Squadron a landslide over Forty Third Squadron, 87 to 50, led by Christin Wolters’ 23 points for Forti-xyi Squadron.

Randolph Field Ted Uests Dudas Niih Christin Wolters Eleventh Air Base Shari Christie Daly. Ie

Kingsville Upsets Cottonpickers In Conference Clash

Kingsville Bralmiag upset the Robstayn Cottonpickers 14 to 2 in a South Zone Conference District 26-4 basketball game at Texas A and M gym. The favored Cottonpickers faced an early season humbling as Kingsville seized control with an aggressive start and held on for the surprising victory.

Kingsville Robstayn Cottonpickers Kingsville Bralmiag

Medica Heads 1936 All American Aquatic Team

Detroit January 21 1936 Jack Medica Ralph Flanagan and Pete Fick lead the Amateur Athletic Union all American aquatic team selections announced by George W Graves Michigan A A U president Medica of Washington A C Seattle earned spots in four events including the 220 440 and 1500 free and the breast yard relay Pick of New York A C garnered four events 100 yards and 100 meters freestyle 900 meter medley relay and 40 yard relay while Flanagan of Greater Miami Fin A C was named for the 680 one mile and 860 yard relay Also Arthur Lindegren of Los Angeles A C placed on the 401 yard free state relay team and the honor marks the first all American aquatic team selection by the AAU as a formal certificate is to be awarded.

Detroit Jack Medwu Ralph Flanagan Petee Fick All- Yelip Union George W.graves Michigan A. A. U Cheirmay Medica Washington A. CG Seattle Pick New York A. C Flanagan Greater Miami Graves Hietory Amateur Athletic Union Arthur Lindegren Los Angeles A. G

Texas boxing team wins six of seven in Texas Galion Gloves

At Austin on January 9 the University of Texas boxing team defeated San Antonio A M C results show six victories and one draw. Notable Texas boxers include Ogden Gerald 199 pounds who won a decision over BR W Carley, Dob McKinley 135 who beat Trimet Frulke 190, Joe Angustlat 185 won second round technical knockout over Ovat Stubby Lewy 194, George Gothings 141 defeated Tony Cox 145 by third round technical knockout, Herbert Nassour 270 and Lae Yeme Five 14 drew, Rapl Grove 120 defeated Frank Wilents with a technical knockout, Bill Webb 128 won decision over Al Fake 324.

Tony , Cox Herbert Nassour Lae Yeme Rapl Grove Frank Wilents

Sox Agree Appling Due Raise Amid Negotiations

CHICAGO January reports indicate Jake Appling the 1936 American League batting champion seeks a salary raise as White Sox owner J. Laur Co miskeys terms. Appling, a shortstop with a .489 average, asks around $20,000 for 107 games, having earned about $19,000 last season. Comiskey’s deal centers on roughly $15,000 plus a bonus, potentially lifting to about $17,800.

Sox Appling Chicago Jan Jake Appling J. Laur Comiskey Chicago White Sox Berets Siza Beast Comiskey Winks

Mercedes Honor Group Elects New Members

The Mercedes M Society announces seven new initiates at Mercedes High School. Named are Thomas Drawe James Drawe Carl Fossler Ted Settles Gene Atterbury Leonard Schwarz Cayleyton McQueen. Head Coach Herman Schmaller serves as sponsor for the honor group.

Mercedes Jen Mercedes “M" Association Mercedes High School Thomas and James Drawe Carl Fossler Ted Settles Gene Atterbury Leonard Schwarz Cayleton McQueen Herman Schmalercid Elu

Ton Row Bypasses Santa Anita Handicap Attempt

At Santa Anita Park Arcadia California on February 21 A A Barent says Ton Row will not return for the $100000 Santa Anita handicap February 27. The horse was ill and unable to race earlier, ending hopes of a repeat victory.

Santa Anita Race Track Arcadia Calif Dat A. A. Barent Harst

Golf drive in Chicago aims to raise ten thousand dollars

Chicago plans a 72 hole medal play golf tournament to aid city boys. The Chicago District Golf Association will stage the event after the national Open at Oakland Hills near Detroit. Directors approved the plan and will settle site and dates January 28. Play likely to begin June 17 with four days of 14 holes each and possible shift to June 16 for two 18 hole days and a 38 hole final.

Chicago Chinga Distric Golf Association Oakland Hills Detroit C.D. GA

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