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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1938

Page

11

Trojans win LA AAA title amid rain at Randalls Island

USC tractors prevail at the sixty second annual LA AAAA championship, scoring 47 1 2 to Michigan 24 and others. Gorek of Manhattan shatters a 29 year meet record in the 4 139 mile, while Borck edges Harvard Northrup in the 1 5 mile, and Moclair ties two mile mark.

Bob Michigan Gate Cufornie Pittsburgh Manhause Harvard Princatan Fowrteea Fither N.Y. Uus West Virgina Pennsylvar Rendall Island Stadium Collge Athieves Bouce Bresks Loe Dot Fiidie Gorek Manhattan John Paul Jones Cornell Jones Boewelis Borck Big Binod Arlen Northrup Northrop Little Don Smith Maine Pete Gondicy Princeton Delce Thurber Trojes

Light’s first junior high medals winners still active in L A sports

Athletes who took part in The Light’s 1927 junior high tennis, swimming and golf tournaments remain active in Los Angeles sports. The event, started by Dick Brewer and the Lanier High School principal, grew yearly, awarding medals to winners and runners up, and fostering lifelong participation.

L. A Light The Dick Brewer Lanier Highmee School Trent Youll Albert Negley William Gras Willan Dennis Cotten" Grom Grom Paco) Caveras Jefferson Ciaceras San Antonio Poe Nice James Fennell Beverly Crawford Jesse Lopes Martin Guerra Lopez Rillcrest Country Hene Genesles Lanier Maz Kahn Dr Clende Hoerster James Moses Brackenridge Carlisle Bryan Dethrone Hotrster Sehgiever Bernard Gerhardt Ihe Light Randolph Field

Tulane to Meet Rice Four Times on Gridiron

New Orleans June 4 Ins Tulane Green Wave and Rice Institute Owls in Houston will play four straight years after a contract announced by athletic director Dr Wilbur Smith. The agreement calls for meetings in New Orleans 1940 and 1942 and in Houston 1941 and 1943.

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Longgone stars highlight tense track meet results

The event featured athletes like Woodruff of Pitt winning the 440 with a meet record of 47 seconds and Woodstra of Michigan dominating hurdles and sprints. Adrian Talley of Southern California narrowly beat Wilbur Greer in a photo finish for the 1-yard dash while Talley posted 9.9 seconds. California led overall in several events, with Penn State and Pitt also placing well in field events and sprints.

Herverd Stedum George B. Bottz Jr N.Y Lerem Long Licorice Jonony ‘Woodruft Pitt Erwin Miller Southera California Bil Carr Borchel Woodstra Harvey Woodstra Michigan Atall Trowle Earl"Thompson Woolstre Bates Southern California George Anderson James Rumphrey Wilbur Greer Michigan State Chuine Adrian Talley Southam California Green Talley Frank Wycotfield Ponteton Penn State California Harvard

Intercollegiate AAU Track Championships Final Results

Final results from Randstad Stadium show Howard Brill of New York University winning the 18 pound shot put with 51 feet 3 and 4/4 inches. Francis Ryan of Coimbra second. Edward Swenson of Boston College third. Javelin and hurdles events list multiple colleges and finishers including Ed Berth Manhattan and John Weadragt Pittsburg.

New York Randsti Pointe Ong Basiz Howard Brill New Yurk University Francis Ryan Coimbra Eddward Swenson Boston College Fouth Robert Fisher Southern California Gira Jeb Bezyk Pittsburgh Wile Tun Eden Berth Manhattan Alexander GC Northrop Harvard Dancla Smith Maine Peter A. Bradles Princeton Edmund. V. Hetatt Cornell Yates Att Jdhy EL Powell Mame Burl Tuoineguti Durthmoum Avian Teliey Gcalsinenins Willy Grane Michie Stale Iki Marth Cliehmans Fowrth Ban Jauason Armald Natliog California Viana Pet Spite Muder D. Law Charles Boer KowAern Lena Siu Yan Lene Cordied Mead Feeb Don Tisens Finshis Wen Sonnie Getstock McHes Sue Arthur C. Wrotnowski Southernalifornia Thirt Phil C. Gaspar Sonliterm Lao D. Murvis Anthony Weat Virginia Rhode Island Stele Kiser Connelly John J. Ge Laughry Brown Alex Boiest

Army League tightens as Hins lose. Ramblers split doubleheader

Hins fall to Ramblers 7 6 in opener at Christy Mathewson field, then Ramblers triumph 7 3 in nightcap. Pitching details note Copelin, Jacobs, Lumpkin, and Crostwaite with key hits and stolen bases by Morris and Murphy, with Beaudner and Te able. Final line shows 3 run lead, weathered by late rallies and defensive miscues.

Pield Artillery Cations Christy Mathewson Pield Artillery Spari Wes St Matthesser Bey Jones Elger Carter Bell Phips Basham Lda Meyers Johnston Ratan Bally Fie Randolph Field Abboa Figeyth Illanyy Maron Murphyer Airey Loc Ass Glaub Mitch’iLib Hertely Crostwep Detee Bone Chanine Murphy Tarpley Jacobs Zac Wood Rheimbstham Morris Naranfo Hurt Sannifice Brown Finnex Langley Z Naranjo Fant Viselli Rec Copelin Rune Aff Lumpkin Blis Yaning Hewicn Inging Ol Ulosky Vn Jacobs Crostwaite Baxe Croutwaite Besudresux Hawkinson Cuvee Coldeky Mawkinger Wilg Cetisky Tacdba Oy Censtwaite Beaudnerox Jelra Kelly Handolph Tine Chebanski Herr Serer Kreiner

Fisherman Pieiffer Takes Woodlawn Lake Tennis Spotlight

Fisherman Pieiffer defeated John Hickman 1-4, 6-2 at Woodlawn lake tennis courts, winning the Woodlawn Lake tournament title. Pieiffer plans to compete in Fort Worth after a brief fishing interlude and aims for the state tourney. Definite San Antonio entrants include Joan and Kathy Hickman and twins Tom and Ben Nivotr in both jailey and men’s divisions. Women’s singles at Woodlawn will open Monier, per Jimmy Langham.

Jesse Pieiffer Woodlawn Lake John Hickman Pieiffer Hearat Bouthwest Bess Woodlawn Bin Wiemer Allison San Antena Joan Kary Hickman Tom Ben Fort Worth Jimmy Langham

Twin Bill and Single Game Schedule In City

Three games headlined by a twin bill at Don can field with a 2 p.m. start on Sunday. The Dusan Field Fliers face the Southern Pacific Railrced era in the opener followed by Union 694 meeting Ed Friedrich, while Public Service field hosts Utilities versus Merchants. Notable lineup includes Johnny Burkholder and Rith behind the mound for the Pilers with Draper at bat, and Stmroone to pitch for Public Service in the feature.

Doncan Field Jesgne San Antoimio Dusan Field Jos Alamo Heights Southern Pacific Union 604 Ed Friedrich Public Service Medcants Duncan Field Utill- Itee-Merchants Nation Sfeld Eamond Pilers Syoung Johnny Burkholder Rith Jack Draper Iddle Howe Te Railroaders Red Patten Letty Mayer Bob Smith Union 694 George Beewald Bruch Pricirich Public Service Field

All-Star Matchups Forge City Major and Span American Leagues

Span-Am and City Major Stars Meet Sunday at Teed Field with a doubleheader. First game starts at 2 30 p m with admission set at 25 cents. Rosters to be announced after managers finalize selections.

In & Doutlevader Teed Field Clulds Variour

Polo Practice Game at Brackenmere Park

A polo practice match is set for 4 p.m. Sunday at Brackenmere Park. The San Antonio team will face a military quartet including G. Benham, Hust, Lapin, Seal, Gel, Unstey, Walson, Gross, and Joli Gross in a spirited community event.

Poly Peara Brackenmere Park Sin Army San Antonin Rnaup G. Benham Ine Inet Semp Hust Jack Lapin Deay Seal Lieut Gel Tom Unstey Cal Walson Gopt Joli Gross Nem

Span Am League Highlights Set for Sunday Doubleheader

The Span Am loop halves clash Sunday with a 2:30 p.m. doubleheader featuring Southern Select Dragon Rattlers and Royal Sports a tied first half leaders. A second game at 4 p.m. pits Long Lida against Esco at Knights Field. Celso Castanedo may start for the Beermen and Daniis for the Sports.

Tock Iid Southern Select Dragon Rattlers J Royal Sports Cuits Long Lida Esco Bedo Creamery Knights Celso Castanedo Beermen Daniis Battlers Asars Esre Niger Joe Deapaly Faulds Ells Bashers Joe Pedreya Jon Renton

Managoff and Lee Fight In Top Mat Bout

In the wrestling card the main event matches Ivan Managoff at 220 pounds against Alatama Bi Lee in a best two of three format. A semi main features Jesse James at 200 pounds versus Iuan Tsuriherio at 220 with five minute rounds.

Iipa Lyan Law Bill Buo Harry Colt Than Marvin Jones San Antonio Jones Demitras Stephanos Trittkis Jesse James Tens Renka White Juan Humberto Jessa Houston Gestaurans Bueineng Tiker Joy Marsh Joe Cook Bills Bachata Chishoma Managoff Lee Ivan Managoif Alatama Bi Lee Iuan Tsuriherio

First Blue Marlin of Year Catches Eye of Port Isabel

In the Gulf of Mexico near Port Isabel a blue marlin weighing 282 pounds and measuring ten feet one and a half inches was landed by FL a Bewley of Shreveport after a one hour and fifty minute fight. Bewley participated in the Te Grande Valley fishing meet set for August 25 28 with A D Shing B B Bewley Gillespie Baker Edin Kling WLW Housewright Ban Benito L A Galayway and G Burneil also listed as participants.

Isabel Bewley A. D. Shing B. B. Bewley Shreveport Gillespie Baker Edin Kling WLW Housewright Ban Ben- Ito L. A Galuway G. Burneil Port Isabel

Valley League May 2 results and leading hitters

Summary reports May 2 Valley League games with stats for AB, hits, and RBIs. Notable players include Hansmann and Carter leading hits for Corpus Christi and Harlingen respectively, plus Cortinas and Mays cited among top batters. Pitcher notes and bases details appear for multiple teams including McAllen, Harlingen, and Cortinas's squad.

Vayer Press Yeyeese OL Havamann Harlingen Weasing Taylor Mo Allen Cortinas Cneatx Chiristi Hansmann Corpis Christi Carter Corlinan Corpus Christi Mays

English golfers lift famous Walker Cup in upset win

Britain defeats the United States 7 to 4 at St Andrews to end a two-decade drought in the Walker Cup. Johnny Fischer and Marvin Ward excel for the Americans, while British players including Charlie Yates, Hank Thomson, and Gordon Paterson secure key wins.

St, Andrews Scowana Grant Britain Cract Brata Ceal St. Andrews Marvin Ward Olympia Wash Bobby Jones Johnny Fischer Leonard Crowley Charlie Yates Gard Conniie Trish Bruen Britain Halvot An- Mather Alex Kyle Fred Ormany Biginne Lux Watere United States Firth of Forth Cecil Ewing Yates Ray Billays Poughkeepsin Henth’ Thomson Scotland Ameteor Johnny Goodman Charles Stowe England Shames Chuck") Koesls Dee Uott Sod Gordon Paters Makin Ward Frank Pennicck Fischer Graveley Acore Chuck” Kocsis Detroit Blone America Tsck Stowe Kocsis Nolea Uytie Niled

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