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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1938

Page

5

City League Scores Highlight Early Second Half Openers

The Edgar Tovin Surveys and Omala Praternieyquints Frient led Webb at Woodlawn gym as opening games of the second half schedule produced key wins. The Surveyors, undefeated first half champions, beat Public Service 44 to 22 while Giunta’s squad topped Jewish Athletic Club 41 to 7.

Edgar Tovin Omala Vettman Peehe Vvee Wissdiss Shobin Tashiorack Dydin Public Service Duluit Alter Wendland

Nick Peters Faces Japanese Star in Hollywood Bout

Nick Peters of Hollywood meets Japanese challenger Kanishi in a lightweight headliner at the Hollywood Legion Stadium. Peters is expected to test his strength as the Texan seeks win amid doubts about his knee, while local fans anticipate a decisive battle.

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Arkansas Upsets Missouri in Fast Break Victory

In a Southwest Conference clash, Arkansas defeated Rice 86-31 as Bob Lackard scored 18 and sparked a late first-half burst. Sterlney added 14 with key three-pointers, while Mike Seale and teammates contributed nine and eight points for the Razorbacks who led four minutes before halftime and rolled to the win.

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National High School Basketball Honor Society Announced

Everett M. Case announces formation of the National High School Basketball Honor Hall. The society will award yearly certificates to top high school players across the United States for scoring, loyalty, attitude, sportsmanship and ability. Local coaches grade players. a four-college board mentors the awards.

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Obscure Notice on Local Commercial Matters

Fragmentary OCR item notes a meeting or record involving a secretary-treasurer Dick Boyd and a hotel or dental reference, with unclear roles. Reads like a shaded administrative notice or financial item, lacking readable names, dates, or concrete actions.

Jefferson Defeats Brackenridge to Hold Lead

Jefferson defeated Brackenridge 30 to 1 in a key league clash as the Mustangs, led by Whitlock Zander Kinney and Bob Freeman, stretched their perfect 3-0 start. Brackenridge remains behind after losses to Jefferson with Lanter’s Voks and Peet Finn WOH noted as contenders in the second round at Brackenridge gym.

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Brackenridge Women Golf Team Dominate Intercity Meet

The Brackenridge women led by Mrs J Lee Wilson and Mrs E P Werpuill defeated Willow Springs and other rivals in a city golf event. Scores show Brackenridge players sweeping several matches, with individual wins by Wilson Browne Hemphill Puttiebee Sheehy and Purcell, while Willow Springs fielded Hoffman Armstrong Saigh and others. Next matches set for February 4 at Vin Burney field with Willow Springs and others slated to compete.

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Pistol Teams Engage in Match at Reed’s Grounds

The Liheyly silub pistol team accepted a challenge from One Hundred fifty-axth Cavary Brig de Reserve Officers clan to a pistol duel at Reed's munclad range on the Exposition grounds using 44 automatics. The match is set for Sunday afternoon with the range opening from 4:36 each weekday and all day on Saturdays and Sundays. Shooters will attempt targets at 26 yards with slow fire and rapid fire stages.

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Kowal Driving Florida Golf Into Clear Lead

Kowal of Albany opened with a 71 and then shot a 69 to coast into the late rounds of the Mian Billmore wine tech golf tourney in Florida. He defeated John Cummings of Memphis 2 and 1 to reach the next round as Hill of Cincinnati advanced by knocking out Barnes.

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DiMaggio Refuses Yankees Offer in 1934 Salary Talks

New York January 27 DiMaggio the famed Yankees star refused to lower his salary demand, reportedly around 90000 dollars, after a 50 minute meeting with owner Ruppert. The original club offer was about 11100 dollars, an increase over his prior pay, but DiMaggio stood firm awaiting a final decision from Ruppert and Keane.

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Sunday Schools The Ragtat Cevopis Event at Wella Gym

Readable remnants describe a Sunday school wrestling event at Wella gym with preliminary rounds and a list of competitors and times. Names such as Gellier Taide, Nic Watdey, and Marti Thomas appear among many others, with references to upcoming meetings of representatives and a Friday deadline.

Devore Gavs Coach Berth at Providence College

Hugh John Devore, former Notre Dame standout and three-year assistant at Kerdham University, was anointed varsity head coach at Providence College on Friday after serving as an interim role. The appointment marks a milestone in Devore’s coaching career and fills the leadership position at Providence.

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Young Terry Retires From Ring After Brief Career

Trenton boxer Young Terry announces retirement after a one year pro run. He twice challenged for the 160 pound title, but lost to Ben debyard Gorill, Jones.

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This Makes Fé Unnanimous Girls Vote for Joe Routt

NENTOWN January 21 Texas Agele guard Joe Trout, named all American, greeted attendees at Texas State College for Women. Miss Mary Ann Walker presided as students honored him with a feathered gift from Hank, while memories of Sammy Baugh at Texas Christian University were recalled during theassembly.

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Wes Ferrell Tops Golfers in Sarasota Qualifier

In Sarasota Florida Wes Ferrell led the Say Vole qualifying event for the Championship tournament with a 73, bidding to win as a favorite. Dizzy Dean wagered $20 000 on his chance while Nick Altrick and Sam Dyech were among rivals, and match play begins soon with final rounds Sunday.

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Budge and Mako Win Australian Singles

American contenders for the Aus alli Tan tenns championship faced round one results. Budge defeated Gene Make 6-3 0-7 6-4 while Mako beat Lionel Brodie 6-3 0-7 6-4.

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College Cagers Incoherent OCR Fragment Report

The readable lines show mixed team names and scores from an athletics page. Notable names include Garesio ech 47 and Vanderhill 14 with others like Panhondra A and M and San Diggo Blaze AR. The fragmentary text lists multiple teams and mismatched locales and numbers, hindering a clean match.

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Browns Buy Pirates Weaver in Major Trade

Pitcher Jim Weaver, a six foot six inch, 230 pound right hander who played for the Pirates the past three seasons and had eight wins, five losses last year, was sold today to the St. Louis Browns. Browns president William Beneswanger announced the deal by phone from St. Louis as details were not disclosed. Weaver has also played for the Washington Seniors and the Newark International League before joining the Yankees system, and now resides in Covington.

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Take Only 28 South For Spring Work Roster Shows

New York January 91 report on the 1938 Yankees roster reveals 28 players. The small lineup prioritizes pitching with 14 hurlers and features holdovers like Gomes, Murphy, and Yaner, plus Newark Bears farm players including Bores and Donald. Outfielders Selkirk and DiMaggio expected to anchor a lean, roving lineup as the club plans adjustments for May.

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Burbank Edges Brackenridge In Lone Southwest League Game

The Luther Burbank team defeated Brackenridge by 32 to 21 in a Southwest Academic League contest at Brackenridge Gym. Brown scored half his team's points with 14, while Bushank led 17-13 at halftime and Hob Growit contributed in the forward spot.

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Hayes Presses Sox Boss for Higher Pay

Chicago January reports reveal second baseman Yr iseckie Hayes sent a bulky package from Clinton Alabama to White Sox owner Charles Comiskey urging a salary raise. Hayes, who batted 229 last season, claimed he drove in 13 more runs than Cecil Travis and outslugged several peers. Comiskey reportedly replied by boosting his contract after a lighthearted exchange.

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Wichita Victor in Light Cup Polo Meet

Wichita Victor, playing without Clarence Stirk due to an eight-goal limit, defeated San Antonio Polo Club 7 to 4 at Miler Field in the Light Cup semi finals. Ray Berrs scored three for the winners, with Wills Hardman and Rube Goodnight adding, as Kansas team outpaced the visitors in wet conditions.

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Fight Results in Fragmented Maryland Boxing Card

Readable scraps show multiple bouts with blurred names and cities. A bout lists Baltabury Maryland and Washington opponents with stops and outpoints. Another lines mention Brooklyn and New York figures, with scattered judges and near random scores.

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