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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1937

Page

8

Davis to challenge Macias in Wresting Showdown

Wee Willie Davis, a 335 pound New Yorker, is picked to end Gorila Macias’s three year reign as heavyweight champ in the Walkatoon arena main event on Wednesday. Polish American Stan Muslajel at 719 pounds and Frank Brown of Houston at 215 pounds join the card along with Stay Chikos at 212 pounds in a New York City trained lineup.

Wee Willie Davis Lane Wolf Gorila Macius Walkatoon Arena Stucy Muslajel Iren Minneapolis Frank Brown Houston Alf Johnson Wayeomey Atay Chikos Wuogerian New York City

Texas conference hoops opens with McMurty thrash of Southwestern

Abilene January 2 McMurty's Indians and Austin College Kangaroos set pace in the Texas conference opener. McMurty's squad routed Southwestern 38-17 and 48-33 in the series, with sophomore center Heans McCasland scoring 19 in the finale. Austin College beat Trinity 41-24, while Trinity and Southwestern split last week. The circuit features McMurry, St Edward's, and Daniel Baker in upper contention. St. Mary's and Howard Payne also strong.

Abilene Jan McMurty Indians Austin College Kangaroos Texas Southwestern Heans McCasland Daniel Baker St Hary's Wes Billies St. Edward's Austin Ty Pat. McMurty

Ramblers Host San Pedro rink clash as South Texas league race tightens

Ice hockey updates show Austin Americans and Ramblers preparing for a key Saturday game at the San Pedro Jowland rink. Exhibition results include Houston 9, something 2, with last night’s national league scores Boston 2 Montreal 1 and New York Rangers 0.

Austin Americans Gireak Tander San Antonio Randomi Field Ramblers San Pedro Tom Daziy Signey Zidiales Toledo Randolph Ihursday RiEnt Finlay Ailman Boston Montreal Marcona New York Americans Toronto Chicago New York Rangers St. Paul Blinzeapolis Sonia Tulsa Wichita Kaness City

Ski Tower Rising at Boldler Field for Ski Meet

Construction starts on a 180 foot ski tower at Boldler field for the central United States skiing championships on February 7. The tower rests on a 28 by 28 foot foundation with ballast of 200000 pounds and tapers to a 11 by 11 foot top.

Chicago Boldler Field United States

Beaumont to Try Out Spectacular Mr Dunn

Beaumont faces Lake Charles in Evangeline league action as Dunn delivers power with a 12 RBI spree and multiple homers. He leads Evangeline in average 378, homers 47, RBIs 125 while Dynamite’s 1933-35 career highlights are noted. Scout Goosebree discovered him. Dunn, born May 13 1914 Linden Alabama, is a versatile athlete revered for an all around sports profile.

Alexandria Lake Charles Dunn Din Evangeline Dynamste Eadle Goosebree Detroit Tigers Dirmington-Southern College Tigers Teath Garden Webers Toetermine Birmingham Southern Alabama Batten Dynamite Linden Ala Goosefrre Rowe

Golf Starts At Oakland In Sacramento Open

In Sacramento on January 29 1919 a 72 par municipal course hosted a 36 hole tournament kickoff. A field of 125 pros and amateurs braved cold wind as players competed for a 750 prize with 64 pros and 10 amateurs advancing to two final rounds scheduled for the weekend.

Sacramento Jinks Stars

Grand Circuit Sets 14-Week Race Dates

The Grand Circuit announces 14 weeks of racing in 12 cities for 1937 with Toledo and Columbus added and events in New England and Goshen. Dates run June 28 to Oct 2 across venues including Historic Track Goshen, Old Orchard Beach, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, Lexington, and more across the circuit.

New York Toledo Columbus Ohio New England Tedo North Bankfall Goshen Old Orchard Beach Springfield Milwaukee Indianapolis Syrace Reading

Schroeder Named Athletic Director at Iowa University

Iowa City July 22 report confirms Prof EB G Schroeder will be named athletic director at Iowa University within days. The athletic board has recommended him. the salary is unlisted though $8000 remains in the athletic budget to hire a successor to Ossie Solem, the current Syracuse University baseball mentor.

Towa City Iowa EB. G. Schroeder Iowa University

Browns to Hold Exhibition Game at Caldwell Fair Grounds

The St. Louis Browns of the American League plan an exhibition game at Caldwell county Fair grounds on March 23, announced by H. T. Rainey American Legion post. The contest likely teams Browns regulars against rookies. Manager Rogers Hornsby will make a winter trip to visit with his club. Friday night Sabians play a City Recreation league game against the Fredericksburg girls coached by Andy Andrews.

Browns Lockhart St. Lows Browns Caldwell County Fairgrounds HT. Raittey American Legion Post Rogers Hornsby H. T. Rainey O'sléck Sabians Girly City Recreation League Fredericksburg Girls Andy sAndrews

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