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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1938

Page

7

National collegiate track meet opens at Minnesota stadium

The 17th annual national collegiate track meet draws 80 colleges with over 300 athletes in 14 events. Southern California headlines defending champion, while Princeton hosts a star field led by Glenn Cunningham Archi San Romani Archie Williams and other notable sprinters and distance runners.

Minneapolis University of Minneésota Stadium New York Princeton Palmer Stadium Jack Lovelock Ben Eastman St Elwarts Glenn Gunningham Archie San Romani Archie Willams Cunningham San Romani Glenn San Reman Close Mostert Pete Bradley Blaine Faideout Charlie Beetham Borck I. G Earle Meadows Don Lash Joe Maclair Letter Snother

N Y Bookie Raids Net 162 Arrests in Two Places

In New York last night 162 people were rounded up in raids on two racing bookmaking venues. The East River location housed a bar, baths, chairs, loudspeakers announcing results, and 12 betting windows. Police seized 103 patrons and 6 wagonloads of equipment. 200 others escaped via back doors. A second raid at Times Square pool hall led to 59 arrests. Charges include bookmaking and gambling, with disorderly conduct added for some.

N. Y New York East River Times Square Poolroom

Fat and Forty to Face Fredericksburg Giants

The Fat and Forty team travels to Fredericksburg to meet the Giants in Hill Country action. Last season the old-timers lost a close game as the Giants rallied in the eighth. On the mound for Fredericksburg will be Hlaernér against the old-timers, with Glore’s lineup unsettled but three catchers and several pitchers named for the trip.

Frank Fredericksburg Giants Giants Hlaernér Bob Glore Stewart Dwyer

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