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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1938

Page

5

Austin Air Corps Polo Semi Finals at Pershing Field

The Lights annual Tow-goal polo league holds first round play with Austin Air Corps facing Light Polo in a 2:40 p.m. Friday semi final at Pershing Field. Winners meet for the championship at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Harbord Field. Starting lineups list Austin Miller and J. Randolph for Austin, and L. Allwald and Foy for Wichita.

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Playing Managers to Be Scarce In Major Leagues This Season

Alabama Hil Lee defeated Juan Humberto in a tag wrestling main event promoted by Harry Colin. Ignacio Martinez beat Ghiet Doe Little Beaver. Ditch Hefner toppled Jules Strongbow, as Lee dominated early exchanges with swift holds and a sharp finish.

Alabama Bill Lee Logal Rassle Harry Colin Lee Juan Humberta Juan Jani Lee

Flyers and Clubmen clash in Brackenridge court thriller

In a high‑drama basketball night at Brackenridge gym the Dumeaty Field Flyers beat the Sabinas Stewers 47 43 as the Chilemen edged Star Bowl 36 30. Marcus Carrota led the Bowls with 14 points while Thinky Floves paced International for 11 markers. The double header set up a Friday rematch and a Monday top‑spot showdown between the Flyers and Clubmen.

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Brackenridge Women golfers crown victors in weekly event

Waldozen members of the Brackenridge Park Women’s Golf Association earned medals for wins in Wednesdays play at Brackenridge. Winners included Mrs. Co., Mrs. J Lee Wilson, and Mrs. Audrey Rutlubes, among others. Eleven couples entered for Sundays Scotch foursome event, with No.1 Lee set to host at 12:30 p.m. Only members and their spouses may compete, per president J. Lee Wilson. Members and husbands listed as entrants.

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Palestine Fans Attempt to Raise Funds for Team Franchise

Local supporters in Palestine organized a money-raising drive to secure an East Texas League franchise. The effort sought loans from a club president who later withdrew citing probable financial strains. A second group aimed to raise 250 dollars with a promise of further funds.

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Suhr Frustrated Over Pirates Small Pay Offer

In a heated response, Suhr voices frustration at the Pirates for a limited salary offer. The article details management’s stance, players’ expectations, and comments on pay and contract terms amid team plans and pitching needs for the season.

Missions add Hurlers Ryan and two others to roster

Three new mires were added to the San Antonin Missions roster for the 38 season per Tecal club vice president Guy Airey. Fabian P. Ryan, a 29 year old right handed pitcher, stands 6 feet 1 inch and weighs 178 pounds. He pitched in the Nebraska State league in 1966. Also announced were left handed veteran Dargal who played Tulsa in 1985 and infielder Beneditct, 41, recommended by Jack Fourster, now with Boils Brass.

Mires San Antonin Missions Guy 7 Airey Tecal Cub Fabian P. Ryan Ryan Dea Molius Alvey

Auker Optimistic on Tigers Strong Year Ahead

Detroit pitcher Red Auker predicts a peak season for the Tigers behind Rudy York. Auker cites York’s power and steady infield defense as a cornerstone, expects strong support from veterans, and notes improved pitching and lineup depth from trades. Gean Walker shares the optimistic view, highlighting York as a major factor in a potential successful year.

Wrestling match chaos ends with disqualification of Strongbow

The bout features numerous tense holds and illegal moves as referees struggle to control the ring. Juan Wiggled, Ignacio Martinez, and others exchange blows in a brutal contest. A late sequence culminates in Strongbow's disqualification after extended interference and rule violations.

Carbon Copy Losses for Oregon Boys

Pullman, Washington reports Oregon State College basketball stretched to Moscow for a two game series against Idaho Vandals after a pair of tight regulation finishes. Oregon State trailed 38 19 at halftime and 24 all late, then lost in overtime both nights on tied scores. Corky Carlson led Washington State with decisive overtime scoring as WSC swept OSU for the fourth straight time, while Truverrow and Spturdbry contributed in the two Moscow meetings.

Pullman Wash UPA Oregon State Moscow Idaho Washington State College Ted Ani Gcn Corky Carlson W. S.C Goegga State Truverrow Spturdbry Anklts C. & C Tinho Oregon

Badge Stops Adrian Quist in Australian Championships

In Adelaide Jai 27 FiLion Badge red headed Aimril can and Wimbledon singles, Shampton entered the final today. Mounting Adriany Gist of Austral BA B2 NG Jack Bromwich, a young Davis Cup player, defeated German ace Gottfried Von Cramm 6 9 7 5 6 1 in the semi final.

Adelaide Australia Jai FiLion Badge Aimrilcan Shampton Adriany Gist Austral Jack Bromwich Antil Vasily Gotffred von Cramm

Academic Loop Contenders Chase Swallowing Pace In Southwest Wagar Race

The wildefeated St Henrys Hor Hels set a fast pace in the Southwest Academic Wagar race as Jefferson Pontes faced Tech and Jeffer Lyon in a Thursday match at the Cent rh Catholic gym. In another late-week tilt, St Anthonys Jackets rolled past Teet 45-13 to solidify second place and stay close to St Henrys, with leaders in final standings.

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Ye Goode Olde Dayes and Ten Years Ago Sports Notes

A scrambled historical sports notice recounts 1937 results in the Commercial Basket Bal league with Duncan Merl in second and Darek Dielver scoring 15 as Sabinag beat Alamo Tewalty. It notes a horse racing double at Alamo Downs and football and golf notes, including Rim Fire’s Meet win and Lattimore’s riding. Ten years prior mentions Teddy Abderson’s signing with Oman and a football gold memorial. Twenty years ago highlights a Sunday School basketball game where St. Mark’s edged Belyyeen First Presbyterian 27 to 26 with Tommy Gish as the late hero and injuries affecting players.

ONY Duncan Merl Commercial Basket Balleague Binget's Darek Dielver Sabinag Alamo Tewalty I Miss Rim Fire Alamo Downs Jorkey Richard Medalish Rex Latthmore East Cobb City Wing Kure Pul Cobb John W. Tamsey Lattimore Ramk Teddy Abderson Southern Pacific Sunsets Oman Col Harold Gill Frank Tidal R. Livingston Pat Forrester Datile Hamlett Dawson Rowan Ralph Wasly Brice Macky Alva Boges White Ball Lee Bryce Jemrome Torris Harold Guinn Was May Guilett Avila Belyyeen Byterian St. Mark's Tommy Gish Ernest Green Smiyhte Eben the Presbyteriers Nlavgert Toletach Boing Oy Yar Geren We Zane

Six 1937 Pilots Depart From Active Baseball Ranks

New York date notes that six of nine players listed as pilots from 1937 will be inactive for 1938. Names like Rogers Hornsby, Pie Traynor, Jimy Dykes, and Bill Cronin border a shifting roster as teams prepare spring training.

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