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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1937

Page

10

Joe Vance Just Misses No-Hitter in Chicago

Joe Vance, a right hander from Devine Texas, narrowly missed a no hitter for a Chicago team as Milwaukee edged the Brewers 3 to 9. The game featured Banks Hell's one hit and a faint chance at a perfect game. Minneapolis beat St Paul 4 to 1 behind Lee Bilching and Jim Henry, tightening the pennant battle as Toledo and Columbus were rained out and other schedules halted.

Chicago Joe Big Kanes Olly Devine Texas Vancce Milwaukee Bank Hell Brewera Minneapolis Lee

Juniors Invade Austin for Three Game Weekend Series

The San Antonio Americans travel to Austin for a three game leg in the State American Legion Junior Baseball league quarterfinal. the crew will play four doubleheaders in the Texas capital. Friday’s game saw Johnny Burkholder limit the Amerks to two hits in a 4-0 shutout, with Harding on the mound until the seventh.

San Antonio Americans Austin Chumps State American Legion Amerks Johny Burkholder Lloyd's Barbers Prospect Hill T. A. A. F. City Gunlor Toop Burkholder Johany Harding Schelper Tarengs Rae ‘Amerks Harding Duck Coy Bonnel

Parker Dominates Spring Lake Tennis Invite as Sutter Eyes Title

Frankie Parker leads the four year reign at the Spring Lake invitational, with Erole Sutter of New Orleans favored to succeed him. Semifinal and doubles matches shape the field, featuring Wilmer Allison of Avila and Roverh Bannen of Berkeley in decisive bouts.

Spring Lake N. C Frankie Parker Erole Sutter New Orleans Butter Wilmer L. Allison Avalin Texas Roverh Bannen Berkeley Calif Sutter Allison Gilbert Hall New Yorke Varman Paul Newton E. Ransay Potts Memphis Tony Gerin Gameron Tulsa Okla Donald McNeill Oklahoma City

Grant Loses Budge Wins In Cup Play Barrett Brings Germany Lead

In the Davis Cup interzone series in London, Gottfried von Cramm of Germany defeated Bryan “Bitsy” Grant 6-3 6-4 6-2 to put Germany up 1-0 over the United States. Donald Budge then beat Peter Henkel 6-2 6-1 8-3 to level the match at one win apiece. the doubles and remaining singles follow. The winner earns a trip to Wimbledon to meet the British.

Wimbledon Germany United States Donald Budge Teter Henkel Bryan Bitsy England Gottfried von Cramm Bland Bryan M Grant Ate Tanta Teuton Baron America Don Budge Heinrich Henkel Wimblednan von Gramm

Chilean Invaders Try Quick Comeback at Delaware Park

Racing notes detail Assiris led bets on Chilean invaders reappearing at Delaware Park as Vespastano failed to finish in a monty dash for non-winners. CH Shackles and jockeys Cuevas and Vilend backed by American trainer. other winners included Silver Greek and Mrs Ed Haughton’s Rough Diamond. Empire City program delays force reserves as tracks multiply. Obscure names and late July meetings loom with Bay area stars noted but condition issues persist.

Assiris Reas Delaware Park CH. Shackles Gwnery T. Cuevas Jajuer Vilend Preulously Aquaduct Solr Cadelléro Espasiand A. Asonso Véspastano Junony Iackle Silver Greek N.Y Dave Suttalk Downs Ed Haughton My Blonde Don Lonez Bean Edwin Ta Lopez Piamans Beau Edith

HOCK SKIPPER AT TEXARKANA

Texarkana July 17 Fddie Hoek former Monroe club manager and ex Houston third baseman was to lead Texarkana East Texas league club succeeding Bill Windle who was moved to business manager Hoek would bring Monroe players to bolster the Texarkana roster

Texarkana Fddia Hoek Monros Houston

Milky Way fillies seek Lassie Stakes glory at Arlington

Nine two year old fillies travel to Arlington Park for the Lassie Stakes. Mrs Athel V Mars Milky Way stable fields Well Rewarded and Manile O'Hara as 2 to 1 favorites. John Hay Whitney Inhate and Warren Wright Theen also loom as contenders. Purse totals top 17 690 with 5 000 to second and 1 000 to fourth. Del Mar: King Saxon returns to form in Santa Ana Handicap at six furlongs, defeating five rivals to set a track record 1 14 5 and paying 4 00 4 40 2 40.

Chicago Arlington Park John Hay Whitney Inhate Warren Wright Theen Gickie Patheen Keenpland Farm Poutime Pretty Pat Mighty Sweet M. L. Emerick Dolly FE Hermano Valdiia del Mar Racetrack Calif King Saxon Tiruck Avartte Ticanna Clean Out

Amateur Ball Schedule Confusing Local Games Sunday

The Latin American Painters plan a 1:30 Sunday game at Lambert Linchainmond Brackenridge Park against an unnamed opponent and seek a second opponent for a later 4 pm game at the same venue. The Spanish-American Jenne and Our Lady of Perpetual Help teams also schedule a 1:30 Sunday match on Clark's field, with manager contact at 1008 Rogers Street. Woodlawn Bulldogs defeat Wildcats 10 to 10 at Hornca Mai Junior High diamond. batteries Funtross Portwoods win, H Brooks Brock loses.

Ubloh Texas Cavaliers Lambert Linchainmond Brackenridge Park Our Lady of Perpetual Helperu Santa Attia Clark's Sea Rogers Street Woodlawn Bulldogs Wildcats Hornca Mai Funtross and Portwoods H. Brooks Brocks Ele

Alamo City Wins League Opener At Richter’s Field

Softball league action opens with Alamo City Wins at Richter’s Field. Juvenile Mir beats Gobinay Brewery 12 to 5 as Mooney hits a triple and single. Steves and Sons top Karel 43. several teams post early-season wins and standings show Sabines and others vying for top spots.

Alamo City Logae Richter's Ax Jealng Gorars Mielter Rolly Gobinay Brewery Juvenille Mir Mooney Bartholomew Biorin Rat Lowers Sabinis Evneat Favela Suarezi Steves and Sons Karel Flerrop Mekiddy Lumbermen Sabines Jones Batterres Mooney Juarez Vilereal Mzia Steves Wierros Sinn Kiddy Murer Hath Packing Co Bart Dud Scumldts Eknupa Freddy Might Clausus Gibinas Ve. Steves and Son

Mighty Homer Decides Game In Fort Sam Houston Battle

Twenty fifth Infantry Doughboys, Fort Sam Houston base ball champions, beat Twelfth Meld Artillery 9-8 in 11 innings before 3600 spectators. Evans hit a 406 foot homer and Postel drove in the decisive runs as the Doughboys rallied after Roughboys scored in the eleventh. Johnson walked but was thrown at the plate. Postel's double sparked the late rally and the final burst secured the game.

Evans Army Priday Aefeat Artillery Catssory Jn & Rame Fort Sam Houston Roughboy Gnissons Johnson Postels R. HO K. Johnson BOR Vieming Ab Jennings Brown Golstan Dehnatan Re. Frostel Griffith I Innes Mer Troustit Talkington Tatuntry Ronihenin Browne Kasd Pally Lewin Sane

Robinsons Duel Looms In Pan American Games At Dallas

Pan American Games action in Dallas features Furey Robinson chasing a world mark against Pitt star John Woodruff. The meet includes 13 events with hurdles, sprints, and field events. Canadian and American squads compete as teams, while Bora rivals face Archie Romani and others in a dense, shifting program.

Felix McKnight Dallas Furey Robinson Ais Pitt John Woodruff Nod Woodruff Robison Presno State College Randalisland New York Woodruff Critteq America Earlé Meadows Fort Worth Bull Setton George Varolis Comellus ‘Warmerton Freeny State College Sefton Bub Alton Terry Hardin-Simmons University Abilene Texas Bill Reitz

Paul Waner Finds Golf Big Aid to His Batting

New York interview with Paul Waner, the Pirates star famed as the “Big Poison” shows golf helps his swing and reduces lunging. He discusses batting goals, weaknesses, and his thoughts on teammates Arky Vaughan and Joe Medwick, plus his rough streaks and seasonal start details.

Paul Waner New York Jilly Paui Glee Harrah Oklahome Nia Q. Paul Aldler Terry Giants Ducky Medwick Pirates Paul A. Limay A .Arky Vaughan Joe Mertwick Lucky Agit Wis San Francisco Inn Pirate

Fight Results From Dayton Wrest Card Report

Dayton Ohio card lists fights with outpoints and points spread. Detailing boxers and cities such as Jack Trammell Yoursstowd Liord Caysenbs and Roser hina in New York. Results show outpoints and wins across multiple venues including Cleveland Boston Nashville and Ark with players like Tommy Freeman and Joe Marc hindre.

Associated Wrest Dayton Ohio Jack Trammell Yoursstowd Liord Caysenbs Piitabareh Trouis-Ouis Thomas Chis Jaidar Gastanngt Albita Boal Hollywood Ataxcin Roserhina New York Young Ighons Briavec Duluth Ban Diego Kennedy Reed Gan Lewiston Paul Junior Lewidon Hixlitwetsht Tommy Rawson Jr Boston Ark Tommy Freeman Surines al Mercy Nashville Tenn

Nick Peters KOs Rudy Villa In Hollywood Bout

Nick Peters of San Antonio Texas scored a technical knockout over Rudy Villa of Los Angeles in the third round on a tight card in Hollywood California last night Peters weighed 1921 2 pounds while Villa was 136.

Hollywood Calif Nick Peters San Antonio Texas Rudy Villa Los Angeles Peters Ville

Miners Wells Outboard Regatta Participants Named

The group including Mr Marjorie Snyder the state’s only licensed wall driver left early Saturday for Miners Wells to compete in the annual outboard regatta. Joining her were Albert Snyder Henry Laubert Huddy Henter V. G. LeLaurin Dick Hall and Addie Southord.

Ragers San Antonio Marjorie Snyder Snyder Albert Snyder Henry ‘Laubert Huddy Henter V. G. LeLaurin Dick Hall Addie Southord

Nichols Rule Sf Koverly Off Texas Mats

George Keverly faces suspension from Texas rings after incident at Walkathon arena wrestling night. Promoter Harry Coffett seeks a new main event for next Wednesday. Bil Ross and Fred Nichols state commission chief Rosin cited warnings and improper conduct before the final bout. Suspension takes effect Saturday.

George Keverly Texas Rings Harry Coffett San Antonio Koverly Karl Davigett Bil Ross Fred ©. Nichols State Commission Keverly Rosin Soeamon Sifcyth Kandolptt Field Ari Tb Lawson Kitwaburg Wil

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