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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1937

Page

12

Davis Tangles With Ape Man At Walkathon

Wet Willie Davis of New York appears at Wall Athon arena on Wednesday to wrestle Gorilla Macias, the Mexican ape man and Hitavy weight champion of Mexico. Davis faces top contenders while Speed merchants headline the card with matchups including Suan Rmberto against Stantes Myalalei and other bouts featuring Frank Brown and ASP Johinson in the opening fall.

Wet Willie Davis New York Wallathon Arena Gorilla Macias Mexico Davis Karl Davis Yomp Stdinp Suan Rmberto Stantes Myalalei Wes Laugist Joe Stecher Frank Brown

Remembering DeShong's Big Chance With Harris

The article recalls James Emekyn DeShong's rise from a green teenager to a major league pitcher. Manager Hanns gave him a chance that built his confidence, leading to a career path through multiple clubs including Philadelphia, New York, and Harrisburg. It notes his limited innings as a starter, several relief wins, and a later bullpen role after trading him to Newark.

Wenry P. Enwards James Emekyn NeShong Washington Seoul Jimeny Harths DeShong Hanns Willy Tie Yankees Griffith Harris Gidler Teyny Hadley Angmar Wite Washington Chieftains Rod DeShons New York Yat Athletics Ain White Sox James DesShong Jimmy de Lau Hanover Stasol Harrisburg Pennsylvania Philadelphia Jinny Dimmy Blake Bey Grove George Earnshaw George Walbers Lee Mahaffey Macks Jersey City Hitch Connie Mack Dimy Socramento Freitas Dim Ty Jon McCarthy Aller Pipgens Macs Joe Newark

Monday Horse Races Entrances and Results

Detailed quick report shows multiple race cards with purses from 600 to 1600, entries including 2 year olds and up, claims and allowances. Notable horses and weights listed, with results across first through eighth races, tracking purses, entrants, and finish times.

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Fair Grounds Race Day Results Highlight Multiple Races

Saturday results from the fair grounds show several races with purses from 700 to 3600. Notable placings include Puree first, Sut and Sud second, and Jehuie Nichols in the money, plus rivals like Durich Uncle and J A Smith mentioned among contenders.

Mann Jehuie Nichols Fin'vis Durich J. A. Smith Oldfield Hip Kip Bon Bleanoe CW Oway Bane Simpson Asa Gibby's Miz Aisacan Marl Anne T. Znalang Sagar Tur Hetty Saw Merrily On Mira Digpaller Dabo Datty Rani Fabulgis Folly Tauntor lTabaneca Machree Ockrim la Peamar tField Trazen Harnas Milam W.cook Frank O'tnty Sicha Gannsorin Bik Fish Tame Wass Twear Mpiooys Eh Sai Ie Tyler Durer Azoran Dorothy Reelon Boucher Sweap Noir Wilsom Counties Tee Light

Louisville Times Race Report Names and Jumbled Participants

The Louisville Times cover shows a chaotic list of runners and names including Shontay, T.Obiegite, Kimes Vialesh, Jay When, Gay Tolke, Aline Im, Danaten, Tibylle, S-Finney, Muck Guate, Nalim, Seno Taviehe, Threems, Senna 7-Ponill, Lrensare Sip, Pelillo, Real bat-Pyyianee, Barn Grounds, Festy tenTutsl, Henke, Ment Fay, Tetureta Jay, Monel-Levasl, Postini, Brophy, U Falrelions, Tones Afine, 1. Novetny.

Tha T.obiegite Kimes Vialesh Skip Hokvao Jay When Gay Tolke Aline Im d—Ilneaay Danaten Tibylle S— Finney Muck Guate Nalimeens Seno —Taviehe Threems Senna Ponill Lrensare Sip Pelillo Henke Jay Monel

Jefferson High tracksters prepare for 1937 season

Jefferson High School eyes a strong 1937 season as 180 tracksters train daily under coach Thornes. Returning lettermen include Jon O’Conner in the two hurdles and mile relay, Willam Trager in the shot put, Davis Zogheith in the dashes, Willie Benke in the 440 and mile relay, and Pete Nay in the discus. The squad, led by juniors O’Conner Nay and Trager, aims at key meets such as the Texas Relays and Valley Relays while new talent from a 40-yard dash contingent vies for Berth in the varsity lineup.

Thornes Jefferson High School Jon O'Conner Willam Trager Davis Zogheth Willie Benke Pete Nay Conner Nay Trager Benke Nei Mustangs San Benito Laredo San Jacinto Jefferson Findehed Port Worth Jefferson Schreiner

Unbeaten star leads team with returning seniors and new talents

Star on unbeaten team Pierre Kobylinsky a sophomore reports with team mates Russell Springer and Charles Eitel showing in form for first honors. Juniors Nay J M Johnson Daele Mubrito and Shedrick Jones pace discus and shot put while 22 foot jumper Dudkon Taylor anchors the broad jumps with Taylor Garner and Hop Fridels back from last year. Javelin top man Orville Simmang and senior Jimmie Prnmars shine as pole vault entries grow. high jump leader Billy Phillippe tops season.

Pierre Kobylinsky Will Tager Russell Springer Charles Eitel Ute Springer Eltel Fete Nay Letterman J. M. Johnson Vah Daele Mubrito Shedrick Jones Nay Johnson Kehylinsky Wall Report Dudkon Taylor Taylor Garner Hop Fridels Atthue Herrera Orville Simmang Jimmie Prnmars State High Echoals Seo University Intersetiola Teague Horace Graves Jos ‘McCord Ficior Jann Kissinger Melin Williams Sen‘ior Fergus Bip’ Kissinger Billy Phillippe

Central Georgia basketball double header at Sunday program

Two afternoon games headline the Central Georgia bill. At 2 30 San Antonio Triangles clash with Gmein Fraternity of the city recreation league. In the later game Blessed Sacrament Academy meets Tilden High with Maud Kilea Brite scoring 136 points in seven games and back from illness. Benning's orchestra provides intermission music.

Maude Ellen Brite Marjorie Brite Blessed Sacrament Academy Central Ga Holicay San Antonio Triangles Gmein Fraternity

Touch Football Showdown At San Pedro Park Sunday

Liberty Drugs and Kaufman’s Clothiers lead the touch football league and meet in the first game of a double header at San Pedro Park at 2 30 Sunday with House Garage vs Randolph Student Officers at 3 40. Team status and next week’s schedule follow as managers call for updates.

Liberty Drugs Kaufman's Clothiers San Pedro Park House Garage Randolph Terme Gene Song Fevorite White Howe Garage Prastels Randolph Figh Medicos White Howse Grage Prisay Brackenridge Park Baufoan's

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