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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1937

Page

9

Trainers cheer as recess for Alamo Downs track weather eases

Trainers praise a temporary holiday break for Alamo Downs as wet conditions ease. They say a week off could calm the track and help top horses recover, with Alamo Dayne and others poised to set attendance and mutuel marks once racing resumes.

Ra McCuaw Mycely Joh Ratton Rick Wea Bassell Golden Fate San Apollo Alamo Downs Davison San Antonio Sid ‘Mack R. Rivsell Alamo Dayne

Harlandale Indians Triumph Over San Marcos in Close Game

Harlandale High School topped San Marcos High 19 to 33 percent shooting in a San Marcos league clash. Star guard Sweeney led the Indians with strong defense and steady scoring despite ineligible status this week. Sweeney, Fortune, and Sween ey formed the starting lineup as Harlandale controlled the action throughout the contest.

Harlandale San Marcos Harlaniats Indians San Marcos High San Meros ‘Teachers’ College Tae Indians Trin Fortune Tepingin Charles Sweeney Sweeney Harlandala Snagin Parr & Vent War Fine Sewirts Suse — Sweeney Epp Withott San Mareon Sionon Yay County Ord Piltz Jackson Gis Sheraly Witernda i Wot Fulty Bunker

Soapy’s Terrific Tips Sparkling Hot Ruse Revealed

A garbled turf tabloid item from LADY GODIVA lists spoof tips with quirky nicknames such as HIZZIR’S ROLE and OPERATION SCAR. Soapy the Tout proclaims their heat, while the writer laments the humans behind the advice and signs off with LADY GODIVA’s quizzical commentary.

Soapy Hizzir Hevre Lady Godiva

Betting Schemes Fail to Beat Race Track Systems

Chandler Diehl reports on a Saturday return of races and a journalist’s attempt to prove betting systems at Alatio Downs. Analyzed are five methods including favorites, track handicapper show, jockeys Neal, Melodie, and Molly Neal, with profits ranging from small gains to outsized losses, concluding that only Neal’s outsiders showed notable returns while overall profits remained modest and inconsistent.

Alatio Downs Theo Indevitiuay Prises Moloche Neal Rank Outsiders Shute

Rattlers Battle Hard In San Antonio Victory

St Marys Rattlers suffered a tough loss in San Antonio as the Alavid-Gimmang team pushed ahead early, with Wall scoring 20 on a fast start. St Marys forward Andy Ourigtli led the effort, scoring five points and netting goals, while the Cowboys edged ahead in the late minutes for a decisive win.

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Central Team Faces Practice Game Amid Turmoil

The Central squad prepares for a practice game as key players Alaino and TMeizius, along with Mules and Ceara, are mentioned. Russell Fritsch and Jeste Bogle are noted as unavailable for court time. The article reads with garbled phrasing and unnamed opponents.

Alaino Tmeizius Ceara Russell Fritsch Jeste Bogle Reev

Sunday Schools SATONAT Senior Was Ket Bate

Fragmented OCR lists participants and affiliations with many unreadable names and scattered notes. Readable items include Woodlawn, Cathy, Beane, Stockwell, Maghlo, Marlin, and a few classroom or program references. No clear event outcome or cohesive report emerges from the text.

Satonat Ket Bate Wodlawn M Cathy Fey Yrakee Pamancry Beane Coon Golentan Stockwell Vanty Woodtlawh Sterctial Mardi Wees Mysass ST. Enema Poe Stephiens Ue Radetgke Grossenbanier Citamar Mhaslo Lannipkitt Heanike Marlin Jee E Vevor Relies Mere Alely Ailis Harianaie Freie Eon Kinley Rodeers

Peters Proves Popular in Chicago Boxing Night

Nick Peters, San Antonio lightweight, gains crowd support in Marigold Gardens Chicago run, defeats Jelto by decision after eye injury. He plans a February return in Chicago against Pete Lello, continuing a string of main-event bouts at Marigold arena under promoter Jim Muliny.

Onteago Marigold Gardens Nick Petes San Attanio Peters Chicago Pete Lello San Antonio Anne Jelto Marigold Marigold Arena Jim Muliny Uptown Stadium Windy City Joey Connally Onaivas Telig Harry Bookey Noor Ces Fang Atq Jeffrson High School San Alintonio Nic Peters

Brown Wins in Close Fight at Galveston

Wilned Brown of Louisiana State University defeated Batine Burroughs of Mississippi by a judges' decision in a ten round boxing match here in Galveston on January 21. Crowd roared, Burroughs denounced the decision, and both fighters traded the bout’s few hard exchanges without any real danger to either man.

Galveston Wil Ned Brown Louisiana State University Battine Burroughs Moss Burroughs M. M. Mihovil Brown Mannyvnred Falas Nin Lrowble

Aggies Attract San Antonio High School Talent

Dimmitis, assistant coach and Texas A&M talent scout, traveled through San Antonio briefing on Aggies roster prospects. He spoke with Gerald Gelse Brackenridge prep star Joe Boyle and Bob Reeves of Jefferson among others, encouraging enrollments for next season. Dimmitt also mentioned meeting Ditch O'Neil Yoakum player and Zech prospect Mack Davenport.

Tit Dimmitls Texas Aggies San Antonio Gan Antonio Vol- Tegr Ir Dimmits Beaumont High School Gerald Gelse Brackenridge High Schreiner Institute LiPsehtel Preston Pogue Grackenridge Tere Drammitt Tittle Bob Reeves Jefferson Joe Boyle Central Rag Mack Davenport Zech Ditch O'Neil Dinnitt

Women Golfers at Brackenridge Park Tournament

Brackenridge Park in San Antonio hosts the San Antonio Women's Golf Association event on Friday. Play begins at 10 o clock with Brackenridge links on the scene.

Brackenridge Park San Antonio

Recreation League near in Battleazwe hoops race leads to close finish

In a rough field day Frost Bank beat Public Page, while Queen Anne trailed early. Queen Anne rallied in the second half but fell 45 to 26 as Omaia surged with key scorers and a strong defensive push.

Baltleazwe Hig C. Peche Frost Bank Ato Queen Anne Jearwie Ibone Tneir Unkesten Cmata Aaink Bertage Ehuts J. Miller J. Teselman Beckey HL Hooper E Conrad Bardeaul Onuaia Javelle O'Leary Gren Ziamernan

Al Schacht to Start Spring Training Soon for et

Al Schacht announces departure for spring training, plans workouts with Barnum and Bailey, and prepares for a unique season. The eccentric athlete and promoter, famed for his stage and sports ties, reflects on past antics with umpires and reporters, detailing his blend of showmanship and baseball.

al Schacht Aloysius Schacht Dis Universal New York Oye Tain Sarasita Bla Ringe Aggy Brothers Barnum and Bailey Shaghy Inca Victory John F. Condon

Giant squashs McLeary in tough main event at Walka arena

Myron Batesle billed as The Giant weighed about 402 pounds in a feature at Hamy Coffman’s five star show. Opponent Pat McCreary was disqualified after a rough exchange as the crowd roared. Brown, Campos, and Wagner were among other bouts with heavy action and dramatic finishes.

DNC Sraw Ree Myron Batesle Hamy Coffman Arena Pat McCreary Promater Pal Myron Sefpice Pat Anurdyr Ntraberto San Gotti Macias Juan Big Machas Una Frank, Brown Houston Kari Sarpolis Mansor Jee Brown Matsor Hansor Mansor

St Anthony's Defeats St Henry's In Southwest Matchup

St Anthony's rallied from a 1 point deficit after the first period to beat St Henry's 14 to 12 in a Southwest Academic League game. Key players included Higgsolli and O'Conner with multiple points, while Durkin and Karney added scoring support amid substitutions.

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Vines Falls to Perry in Buffalo Tennis Match

Elsworth Vines failed to find his booming serve as he trailed Fred Perry by one match in Buffalo. Perry defeated Vines 4-6 8-6 2-6 before 167 paying spectators in Broadway auditorium. The British challenger pressured Vines into errors and wild streaks, with a rematch possible in Philadelphia Friday.

Vines Buffalo Hupfalo Elsworth Vines Fred Perry Ono Brcadway Ferry Boston Sall Foritan Perry Philadelphia

Fragmented OCR Ice Hockey Notes From A Winter Match

An OCR fragment lists teams and players in a scattered result line including Randolph Field and P.S. some Austin San Pedro and San Pode references. It mentions Burkhohiur Sublivan and other unclear names with sporadic scores and sources from the Associated Press International American.

Fmtanio Randolph Field Paitilete San Pode Tooland Sanday Austin Fan Antaily San Pedro Teniand

Peacock Class Beats Fiison Hien In Close Conference Game

Peacock academy basketball team edged Fiison Hien 15 to 14 at Peacock Wisconsin during the county junior conference fair. Warden of Riison led scorers with five points for Peacock and Perry added five.

Peacock Peacock Academy Fiison Hien Wis Riison Perry

Dean Keeps Quiet After News of Son Birth

Dallas report notes Paul Dean, Cardinal pitcher, quietly informed friends today that a son was born to his wife. He had earlier retired from a mining arm injury and planned talks with Cordial boss Bravich Hickey about salary terms. Rickey attended a luncheon hội.

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Earnshaw Released to Minor League

The Rochester club of the International League announced today at Cardinal Headquarters that veteran right-hander George Earnshaw has been released to the minor league farm system. Rochester is a member club in the Cardinals organization.

Lois Tan George Darshaw Cardinal Rochester Cardinals

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