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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1937
Page
13
Entry rules for the Hearst Grand National tournament describe eligibility for the Southwestern sectional in San Antonio. Winners advance to Los Angeles for the Grand Finals August 10 to 15. Entries require a telephone contact, a photograph, past tennis history, and partner details for doubles events.
Regional tennis events begin at the San Antonio Country Club with Hearst grand national qualifiers. Top players contest men and women singles and doubles, aiming for a trip to California for the national week. Local stars and promising youths join the field as entries close with The Light department. no entry fee or age limits.
Mel Porter of Mullrose A G New York City won the national A LU marathon finishing in 2 hours 4 minutes 42 seconds on the Gruching M ii ule course six minutes off the record. Pat Dorgis of Baltimore was second by 300 yards. James A Bartlett of Osh aye Ontario Canada edged Clarence DeMet for third.
Pfeiffer’s strong Texas state tennis run ends in a five set loss to Wilmer Alfingn as fans urge him toward the Hearst Grand National Championship. The four day San Antonio Country Club event begins next Thursday with Pfeiffer paired in doubles with former Texas star Wert Wellene, facing the Catyoratty Al Tesus ex star.
Four members of the United States tennis team along with Walter Pate arrive in Plymouth England. Donald Budge Gene Mako Frankie Packer and Bryan Grant join captain Pate as they plan to compete at Wimbledon starting June 22 and European zone finals by July 27. The group aims to face Germany and Britain in upcoming ties with hopes of reclaiming the cup.
Summer sports season sees Texas athletes on the move with standout freshmen like Adolnit Kiefer and Tex Robertson setting marks. Swimmers and track stars head to California and Wisconsin for national meets while coaches and teams travel across the region, with notable names listed for AAU and NCAA events.
Curtis captured the junior title as Hickman boys dominated singles action. In doubles, Pye and another teammate chased the final, while Mary O’Brien and Coretta Hedrick advanced to a Sunday title match in the women’s singles. Allison struggled against Pfeiffer in a lengthy five set marathon.
The Victorian Rosewinds travel to Port Layica Sunday to battle the Sandctabs in the Gwit Coast league opener. Victoria aims for a tenth straight win after a tough earlier setback at the season start.
June 12 reports the Fat and Forty club under Ke Root, ex-Galveston manager, will swing into action this Sunday in a benefit game in Laredo to raise funds for the police can van.
A wartime era scoreless log shows Army Leaguers facing a rugged lineup with Talkington and Abernathy on the mound. Pitchers and fielding miscues frame the game as runs cross the plate, with numerous hits, errors, and late-inning substitutions shaping a tense contest.
Fort Worths Hd Stewart defeats Dill Welch UT 4 and 3 while Hasty Todd Dallas beats Wis Maret in the semi finals. Final match set between Stewart and Todd for the second annual Colonial invitational vault tournament.
Promoters say advance gate for the June 22 heavyweight title bout at Comiskey Park nears 600000 dollars with potential to reach 1 million. Illinois boxing officials refuse foreign referees and confirm Chicago based officials will officiate. Referee candidates include Dave Miller and Jack McNamara with judges drawn from local officials.
The Beckenham trials see Jadwiga Jedranjawska of Poland defeat Alice Marhiz of the United States 6-1 9-31 6-%, in a final noted for past showings at George's Middleweight and Burrey events. Dayle Mys star wins the men's singles in Bristol, defeating Tuckey of England 8-6 1-6.
In a dramatic finish at the Open, Guidant surges from behind to post a 69 for the round and a new Open record, while Snead matches with a 71 and sits two back. Dudley and Shead stay within striking distance as Guidant sets a blazing pace across four rounds totaling 281.
Local teams schedule Sunday doubleheaders at several diamonds including the Alamo Painters vs Spanish-American Painters Union at 2 and vs Maryin-Evert Alr Condi tignérs at 4. Other games feature the Bourgeois Transfermen at Lavernia, Richter Bakers at Richter’s field, McDonald Cleaners at Harvindale, and the Dibbie Sports banetall at Conception park diamond No 2. Managers urge listed players to report for field duty and practice.
WEIMAR June 12 Trustees announced Columbus high school coach Lee Mitchell has resigned to take a similar position elsewhere after guiding the Columbus Cardinals to a regional title and a two year tenure. W. O. Denson of Willaville Miss. was chosen to replace him. The schedule includes games at Columbus and opponents such as La Grange Brenham and Dent and Dumb school of Austin as the team adjusts to the new district. The article also notes the North Concho river flooding and the reopening of the San Angelo course.
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