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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1937

Page

23

Southern Net Aces Advance In Amateur Tennis Tourney

In Nashville \(June 927\) Bobby Rigbus of Los Angeles outpaced two opponents to reach the third round of the Southern Amateur tournament on Belle Meade courts. Top seed and fourth nationally Earl Reynolds defeated Rigus and then Dick Covington of Asheville without losing a game. Hunt and Forman, seed two, beat Bach 5-3, 8-2. Walter Senior, debuting as Wye meet, defeated Ross Cueste of Nashville and advanced with other favorites including Sut ter from Tlane University and Ken Cram.

Nashville Tenn Bobby Rigus Los Angeles Belle Meade Courts Earl Reynolds Dick Covington Asheville N.C Jog Hunt Call Forman Marvin Bach Vanderbilt University Tetais Tlane University Ken Cram

Polo Players Head East for Matches in Connecticut and Long Island

San Antonio polo players Jack Lapham Charles Armstrong and Charles Armstrong Jr depart Friday for a series of games in Connecticut and on Long Island. Lapham and Chet Armstrong reportedly shipped equipment last week as they prepare to meet a Park San Houten team at 3 o clock Wednesday in Pershing flirted.

Jack Lapham Charles Armstrong Charles Armstrong Jr San An San Antonio Pate Park San Houten Pershing

Texan Survives Stable Fire After Fatal Burn

Clyde Bailey of Big Spring Texas and several Ak-Sar-Ben stable hands survived a fire that killed three stablehands and 71 thoroughbreds. The fire’s third victim died Tuesday as physicians reported Bailey out of danger.

Omaha Jane Clyde Bailey Big Spring Texas Sllver J_E, Bally Banker

Fight Night Results Across Cities Highlight Draws and Wins

Fragmented report lists multiple boxing bout outcomes with refereed decisions and near-sellout crowds. Notable bouts feature Paris Anles and Frankie Blnie in New York and Houston matchups drawing thousands. The data includes scattered place names such as Tacoma Chicago Los Angeles Providence and Lake Charles with varied scores and outcomes including a draw and decisive victories.

Gerico Jinny deLend Tacoma Wish HP Cilsaro Freke Hernie Scholathoy Erlodkin New York Paris Anles Providence

How to Play Tennis Court Position by Ellsworth Vines

A ninth article in a series on mastering tennis by Ellsworth Vines explains standard court positioning while receiving and serving. It advises standing four to five feet behind the baseline when receiving depending on the opponent’s serve, returning to center behind the baseline, and rushing toward the net after each return. It also covers favoring forehand, avoiding the “man’s land” between baseline and service line, and weighing hit timing on the rise versus after the crest of the bounce.

Vines Ellsworth Vines Dennis Champion Universal Erv Mike Con- Jess Jrito Baseline The Service Inc City Lennis Greal Ie Hin Sal Pinglig She ‘Hall

Riverside park golf tournament qualifiers begin in San Antonio

The Riverside park golf tournament qualifying rounds started in San Antonio and run through Sunday June 20. Warr en Ludeke leads with his 18 holes while Tack Williford, a top ranking star, is scheduled to qualify at 1 30 Sunday according to course notes by Olio Birkner.

Riverside Park San Antonio Warren Ludeke Levaes Tack Williford Eltys Olio Birkner

Last American Girl Out of British Golf at Turnberry

Hathara Thompson of Altos, Coif, the last American in the British women's championship, was eliminated in the third round by Pepsy Nan-Kivell of Melbourne, Australia, one up. Pam Barton, defending champion, lost 6 and 3 to A M Holm after twisting her ankle on a ninth hole recovery shot.

Turnberry Scotland Hathara Thompson Os Altos Coif Pepsy Nan- Kivell Melbourne Australia A. M. Holm Pam Barton

Address Tee Eles City Bee Enee State Entry Note

Tournament entry note lists phone numbers and asks for names and addresses for doubles partner. It specifies men’s singles doubles and women’s singles events and requests partner details alongside participant contact information.

Race Drivers End Strike in Indianapolis Derby

Indianapolis June 9 The nations leading drivers end a sit down strike over guarantees and set to race toward New York for the George Vanderbilt Cup at Roosevelt Raceway. Only the 40 fastest cars move on with $50,000 to the first 18 finishers and $20,000 for the winner.

Indianapolis New York George Vanderbilt Roosevelt Raceway Deol Duray Che Hey Paul Abbott Raceway Abbott

Unclear OCR: scattered names and numbers from Mexican and Texas track results

Fragmented text lists names and places tied to track results with scattered figures and foreign words. Unable to determine a coherent event, date, or outcome from the legible material.

Bill Wallace Named Grid Coach at Rice

Bill Wallace is named Rice Institute grid coach and will join as assistant coach to Dr. Dayford Johnson, business manager of basketball. The Rice team seeks all-American backfield talent and a spark plug for the backfield.

Bill Wallace Rice Houston Bil Wallace Rice Institute Dayford Johmson Businness Sketles Tas Cagle Lake Rams Southie Wes Miky Pepa Ri Ky

Chicago Horse Show Opens at Soldier Field

Chicago hosts a $30 000 horse show from June 3 to 5 at Soldier Field featuring saddle horses war horses jumpers and hunters for 3000 in prizes and 30 championships. Stable entries headlined by teams from Kentucky Texas Connecticut Pennsylvania Michigan and Canada compete in divisions across the arena. Central event organizer WESTBOY LAGGIE ALOUX appears among participants representing multiple states and regions.

Chicago Cbicagg Kentucky Texas Connecticut Pennseylvania Michigan Canada

Bill Wallace to Coach at Rice Amid Coaching Changes

Rice appoints Bill Wallace as coach after liaison with sideline staff changes. The move follows the resignation of freshman coach Fattie Dyer and shifts within the Rice football program. Wallaces prior work in Louisiana mills is noted, with assistant Dr Inhnean remaining on staff as the team adjusts to new leadership.

Rice Workly Louisiana Sid Dr. Inhnean Wallace Fatdie Dyer Inst Witter Dyer

Sam Antonio Softball Opens Season With Narrow Loss

The Sam Antortd Liem dropped its first game of the season 4 9 9 to 4 4 9 9. Jimmy San vhes held the hard hitting pawapapor moh to two hits while Bartholomew and Sauer, along with Gourley, produced key plays. Teammates and coaches noted miscues cost the team, as Neal and others contributed offensively. The season’s next game looms against a strong opponent as recovery plans are set.

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Oil News From Texas Wildcat And County Tests

Oil activity reports from Webb, Duval, McLennan, and Victoria counties detail new wildcat wells, test results, and drilling progress. Notable items include New Miranda test near Amuilas, Webb County. Lee County No 1 in Sand era showing potential. and Caldwell County exploration with multiple wells entering testing stages amid changing pressures.

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