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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1937
Page
8
A lengthy report recounts the 1930s America versus Britain yachting tensions, detailing the 1851 cup race history, key figures like Vanderbilt and Sopwith, the Waldrum and Valkyrie incidents, and post race attacks on fair play. It notes calls for official investigations and the shifting of blame between nations, highlighting public outrage and media responses.
Held ab Red Geld during the next two weeks the Americans who whip the Tigers 12 4 4 in a practice game Friday meet them again on their home field Harlandete high school diamond Monday. A second game is slated for the Tigers home field. A possible third game will be decided by a coin toss. Two other Legion districts Nos 16 and 45 have teams entered this year. The San Antonio victor will lead the Harlingen-Ro rd in a series at Tech field on Friday Saturday and possibly Sunday afternoons. The combined district will play Austin in the fall for one division championship.
The Americans in the South San Antonio Tigers and the America Legion teams in District 20 begin a best-of-three playoff Monday to determine the district representative in the divisional playoff. The two teams vie for the district title and a spot in the wider series.
Arlington Park Florida July 3 Undaunted by the warden of 122 pounds Marion coal black daughter of Nee Mighty Epina yd led the 3 year old Shat herproof to win the $8000 Matron Stakes in a dramatic photo finish. Marina piloted by the talented Bethy Duties shed the starling Towle in the good mint of 140 45 over the fast oval. The winner paid 8.20 to win.
Fragmented report lists teams Wey Br anion Flett Tamblens and Kellys Meld Phlers and RXPAth MOA Sparkies with scores like 6 to 1 and 9 to 0. Mentions Randolph at Kelly fields and Army softball or baseball context, with scattered player names, innings, and field notes amid chaotic OCR.
In Wilmington Delaware on July 3 XINBI-Esposa a 11 year old mare owned by Willian Ziegler won the Stan Crandywine handicap at Delaware Park by a nose over J W Matin's Dark Hope. The race covered a mile and 2 sixteenths. Esposa led late despite Dark Hope challenging with Bryson's Chumb Dick finishing third. The betting paid $25.20 for each $2 ticket.
Empire City race notes a 4 year old gelding Jay Jay set a swift 1.08 2-5 time over 4 furlongs, holding off High Ploot and others. Victory marked by owner Mrs. Mara Crssidy and trainer Farnsworth, with jockey Byrkines guiding the winner as odds paid 4 to 1.
Edgar Tobin captured the tag tournament at San Atlanta Country Club in a pre Fourth of July event on Saturday. He finished 9 72 with a four stroke margin over Massey who was second, while Cal M.C. Bristol placed third. The Kampmann Js. team won the Country Club doubles championship by beating Matt Bristol Jr. 4 and 2 in the final.
Top seed Wilmer Ly Allison of AURLI Texas swept into the finals at the Muscles state Tennis Tournament by defeating Norma Dukel River Forest Indiana 5 4 6 4. Helen Tallon Winnerga defeated Catherine Wolf Eichnel Indiana 6 1 1 8 6 4 in the women’s semifinals.
Tabor Academy with Martin and Marsa led the Thames challenge cup race at the Royal Hersley Regatta in London, defeating the London Towing Club by one length in the finals. The American crew Lime and its crew from the Wealhminister district also competed, while Hasengroth of Austria won the single sculls from Johnny Gawlson of Toronto with a time of 8m 37s.
At Rockingham Park, Thrd Party in Pink Cap won the $5000 added Boston Americay Pink final juvenile handicap. Bold Mark faded to second with Amoke Signal third as 18000 spectators looked on. Bold Tur paid 6.40 to place and Amoke Signal 7.60 to show.
Two members of the Jump, Air Depot and the Edgewood Athletics will play an exhibition game at Air Depot. The event is slated for 3:90. No city league games are scheduled for Sunday. On Monday the Airmen will entertain the Be A Rankers at Edgewood.
Emporia Kansas newspaper recounts New York Glank pro football player Glen Campbell visiting Sing Sing to help coach the prison team. Campbell asks a prisoner to hold his overcoat and jokes about serving 69 years, showing his easygoing manner.
Azucar, trained by P. J. Alger Jr, captured the $100,000 Santa Anita Handicap in Detroit racing at Vale Grounds. The chestnut son of Milealug overcame a tough field, finishing just ahead of Paradisical with Joe Hardy aboard and Anthony Wat at top weight, paying $7.80 for the double.
A cluttered amateur ball card lists senior division matchups at Van Daele Escobedo and Cervantes fields, with games like Deagans versus Pros Breso and Royal Sports against Prospect ill. Other venues include Air Depot and Concepcion No. 2 with exhibitions and night games, plus Monilay fixtures at Alamo Heights and Fort Sam Houston listings.
Sunday schedule lists multiple minor divisions games across venues including Vent Darcie Glamand Escobedo Grinbrinus at 3 40, De Los Santos Playa Our Lady of Perpetuel Help at Clark field, plus Class A clashes Varques Guocers vs La Popular at Mayfield park and Royal Syparts vs Prospect Hot Yellow Jackets at Conception No. 1. Monday Latin-American Unpires association vs Royal Sports at War Dace diamond precedes a girls softball prelim between Sabinas Brewery and Pashton Clothes Shop.
The Transfermen meet the Bourgeois Playing Heights Merchants at 2 o'clock Sunday in the T. M. L diamond. Call 7, 6451 for details or entries.
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