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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1937

Page

2

Solons Debate Appointment at Texas University

Jan 27 story from Austin reports Nebraska lawmakers quarreling over paying coach Dana X. Bible a high salary to remain in Lincoln while Texas courting him amid questions of athletic fund use. Senators argue funds come from different sources. supporters say pay will boost crowds and offset costs. Bible to arrive in Austin next week for organizational steps.

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By Ripley Copy 1093 by Kine Peas

A fragment notes a work attributed to Byad Inc and author Kine Peas with unclear context. The readable text suggests a publishing or imprint line, but missing surrounding details prevents full event or subject identification. Further text would clarify title, date, and scope of the item.

Kine Peas, Byad) Inc

Weathered Jockeys Draw Sympathy Over Cold Race Conditions

A critical column lampoons windshields on Alamo Downs horses and heated blankets as impractical. It decries sympathy for jockeys amid cold weather, urges safer gear like snowshoes and compasses, and cites Texas racing officials debating jockey welfare and industry exploitation.

Alamo Downs

Schreiner Stars in 37 29 Win Over Texas A Gride

Vance Schreiner led Schreiner Institute to a 37 to 28 victory over Texas A. Gridde in Kerrville on Friday night. Schreiner scored 20 points, lifting his team in the league opener. Lineups listed include Kari Bian, Vantec, Lanedale, Stewarts, Gries, and Nevis.

Vance Schreiner Kerrville Schreiner Institute Daszelaers Stilce Texas A. Gride Gritt Vance Sctreiner F Ted

Remarkable New Zealand Windbreak On Rail Line

A feature on the Rimutake Tuccline in New Zealand describes a unique windbreak built to shield the railway from extreme gales. The gusts, reaching 50 ter rific by locals storytelling, once toppled trains near the historic 1880 accident. The structure uses heavy timbers bolted to piles buried in the grading, nicknamed Siberia for its winter blizzards. Readers are invited to write for questions about the Believe It or Not cartoons.

New Zealand Siberia

Pass Interference Rule Seen By Lou Little In Debate

New York January 23 Lou Little resigns as chairman of the football rules committee and urges a thorough yet balanced interpretation of pass interference. He notes no urgent need for change and backs clearer defensive rights while remaining away from committee duties due to hip operations.

New York Lou Little Rues Avice Hawks Columbia Bugs Tiglass Bahamas SliPgeo Unt Little Verches

Larry Lajoie Inspired Texas Tryout For Fisher Prospect

Amid throwback chatter a young Fisher from Port Worth receives a Texas tryout nod. The piece recalls Larry Lajoie, 1890s star, and outlines Fisher’s rough path through Nashville Vols, Richmond, Abbeville, and Piedmont League stints. At 19, he shows promise but must prove consistency to reach lofty comparisons.

Fisher Larry All Joie Fisher Napoleon O'Larry Lajoie Tarry Ike Cleveland Port Worth Fisher Chirhsi Bobby Murray Richmond Nashville Rudy Vols Abbeville Phat Kale Kerhen Greil Dunn Wut Fisher Tte I Fisker

Dudley Leads in Open Golf at Sacramento

Ed Dudley of Philadelphia fired a 65 in the opening round and shot ahead in the 72 hole Sacramentents Open as over a hundred pros and amateurs tee off in wintry Sacramento weather. John Dawson and Walter Hagen rivals trailed by two with Hargis McSpaden, Horton Smith and Byron Nelson within striking distance. St Mary's freshman basketball team lost 29 to 12 at Victoria Friday night.

Sacramento Husky Ed Dudley Philadelphia Dudley Bard BP Ife Sacramento Municipal Finks Diviley John Dawson Chicago Jimmy Haws Garden City N.Y Horton Smith Byron Nelson Ridgewood Harry Cooper Chicf Sago Lye Denny Shute Miami Paul Runyan Woule Plains Benny Picard Hershey Ted Longworth Portland Gre ST. Mary's Frosn St. Mary's Victoria

Ramage Wins and Starts East in Hollywood Bout

In Hollywood California Lee Ramage, a rejuvenated San Diego heavyweight, defeated Gary Kranz of Indiana by knockout in the third round after a fast start that put Kranz down twice and left him unable to continue as Ramage pressured with hard rights from the opening bell.

Hollywood Calif Jno Lee Ramage San Diego Toran Jack Keavy Gary Ind Californian Kranz Ramage

Dempsey Sees Killer Instinct Lacking In Barland Bout

Jack Dempsey attended the Barland Beaupre fight and criticized Tom Beaur plaid for lacking killer instinct. He described Barland as a strong, willing fighter who won easily, while noting the sport still hosts fighters with aggression and spirit. Dempsey also observed a theater of fanfare around Perry's wedding. In a separate incident at the LA Olympic Auditorium, a fan grabbed George Raft for an autograph, briefly creating a disturbance.

Marilay Goodman New York Jack Dempsey Manassa Mauler Gunnar Barland-Ton Beaupre Kier Tstinel Dempsey Mehb Szouad Joe Humphreys George Perry New York Yankees Perry He Ting Weaupre Tom Hut Tom Barlund Jack Finn Los Angeles Olympic Auditori George Raft Hinstar

Byrd Leads In Sarasota Golf Open With 74 At Half

Sammy Byrd, now with Rochester after years with the New York Yankes organization, shot a 74 to follow a 70 opening round and hold a five stroke lead midway in the National Baseball Players Golf Tournament in Sarasota. Several major league and minor league players trailed, including Lloyd Brown, Paul Dervinger, Paul Waner, Garland Braxton, and Red Sox pitcher Jack Russell, as Dizzy Dean’s presence inspired a strong effort from Wes Veraille and others.

Sarasota Fla Sammy Byrd Willy Byrd Rochester New York Yenkre Toster Uehale Meads Troy Lloyd Brown Cleveland Cincinnati Paul Dervinger Paul Waner Pittsburgh Garland Braxton Milwaukee Dack Russell Boston Red Sox Les Pat Dean Dizay Dean Sct Louis Wes Verrail Boston

Central Tops Lanier in City League Clash

In a Friday night tilt on Yok court Central defeated Lanier 31 to 23. Center Trejo, transfer from Lanier, led Central with 13 points and the defense held Lanier to seven field goals. Substitutes Salazar, Gonzales, and others contributed as Central holds off Lanier.

Cambral Catholic Lager Trejo Victhms Sergi Lanlec Ok Lanier Centrals Vets Taneups Sutton FL Red Busiis

Akey Named Pro Manager at Lubbock Country Club

Charles Akey, a seasoned professional who worked with Fort Worth and Dallas golf clubs and spent the past three and a half years at Big Spring, was appointed professional manager of the Lubbock Country Club last night in Lubbock.

Akey Lubbock Lubbock Charles Akey Fort Worth Dallas Big Spying Lubbeck Clu

Academic Loop aims for top Saturday game at St Anthony’s

San Marcos academy quintet travels to meet St Anthony’s Yellowjackets in a 8 pm clash. Both teams boast two wins and no losses in the league race, as Arague and Gentral also started strong with a season opening win. St Henry’s and Peacock lag, while the Jackets seek a third consecutive league title after last season’s single defeat.

St. Anthony's San Marcos Academy St. Anthony's Yellowjackets Fire Jackets San Marcos Gentral Peacock St. Henry's Jackets

Rassling Leads Money Sports in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles wrestling remains the money making sport with large crowds at the Olympic Auditorium. Promoters Data Inc and Carnation Loy built the scene over 48 years, drawing a 10,400-seat capacity filled in midweek shows and total yearly gates around 289 thousand dollars. Stars like Mountain Dean and Vincen Lopez headline, and enduring fan support keeps LA a leading wrestling center on the West Coast.

Los Angeles West San Francisco Seattle Fortland Olympic Auditorium Mina Olympic Fick Itr Low Jak Darn Data, Inc Carnation Loy byUbib Jack Mountain Dean Whis‘kers Vincent Lopez Mexico Jenn Abibe Olympic Dean Detton Tunher-Otto Lopez Dare Brothers Modestiz Crusaders

Open Subsidy's Palatable in New Form

New York brief notes that colleges may adopt an athletic endowment fund to aid maintenance, building, and equipment and to recruit top football prospects. The plan, framed as scholarships for "deserving students," risks turning college football into a bought-in sport, with East Coast elite institutions leading the approach.

Davis J. Walsh New York Coud Sihiatic BNSC

Olympic Stars in New York Indoor Meet

Three Olympic team members and several other athletes will continue tune up camps tonight in the Osceola club indoor games at the Seventh Regiment Armory. Glenn Cunningham world mile record holder Joe McCluskey strong indoor steeplechase champion and Marty Glickman Syracuse sprinter form the Olympic contingent.

New York Osceola Club Seventh Regiment Glenn Cunningham Joe McCluskey Marty Glickman Syracusé

Wheatley Lions win second straight league game

Phyllis Wheatley Lions defeated San Marcos 21 to 18 at the recreation center to claim their second consecutive league victory. The team had beaten Dallas last week and will host Galveston next Friday in the upcoming matchup.

Wheatley Phyllis Wheatley San Mar Recreation Center Lions Dallas Galsveston

New Coaches At Carnegie Introduced At Pitt

Pittsburgh January 2 Carnegie Tech hired a new coaching staff led by Blond Bill Kern replacing four year holder Howard Harpster and bringing Edie Baker as Panther assistant Marking a shift from graduate coaching policy and signaling the president and trustees assume control of athletics The move aims for broader participation across sports and increased recreation level with Clarence Overend named director of athletics

Pittsburgh Carnegie ‘Tech University of Pittsoursa Bill Kern Jock Sutherland Howard Harpster Edie Baker Carl Regle Robert L. Doherty

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