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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1938

Page

5

DOUGHBOYS AND MEDICOS PLAY ARMY FINAL

Twenty-Child Infantsy Doughboys and the Second Medical Regiment face off for the Army basketball title at Fork Sam Houston gym. The 1:30 p.m. tipoff could crown the Medicos if they win, while the Doughboys seek a standings tie or payoff. Last year Twenty-Child won the crown. Randolph’s squad won in 1936.

Sutcesson Cacers Fork Sam Houston Gyn Hie Coughboys Strand Medical Randolph Randalph Quint Trouncine Ninth Infantry Vernon Chrisie Witnners Kelly Field Juspiter Bells Field Higginboth Pmiemine M Baldwin Morris F Davis Aton Tobyo Canya Aetnett Wilner Wesnwiee W. K. Sever Timers Bo Kreiner Sunter

Sunday Schools Open Games In League Play

Sunday Schools opening games in the league feature Pom and Jefferson gym matches. Woodlawn Methodist faces Trinity Espist and McKinley Avenue Methodist meets Government Hill Methodist on Thursday. Games start at 6 p.m. Saturday includes third place honors and a Southwest area showdown.

Jefferson Gym Woodlawn Methodist Trinity Espist McKinley Avenue Methodist Government Hill Methodist Lasers Whinugix M.C Pork Worth

Wagner Quits Semi Pro Job Coach Resigns in Pittsburgh

A veteran coach from Pittsburgh steps down from his semi pro role amid unclear circumstances. The resignation ends his tenure as high commissioner of the league, with officials citing personal reasons and future plans. The abrupt move shocks players and fans of the Pitts Barph National tague.

Pittsburgh Honus Wager Pitts Hunavyerdaday

DiMaggio Stays Home Until Signed

San Francisco, March 2. May practice of the New York Yankees will start next Monday at St Petersburg, Florida, but Joe DiMaggio stays home until a satisfactory contract is offered. He has heard nothing from manager and club owner Ruppert since salary talks last month. He says he could leave for camp on short notice if the deal is acceptable, and insists he will not report before he signs.

San Francisco New York Yankee St Petersburg Fla DiMaggio Joe Yankee Orne Jacob Ruppert New York Inday San Fracisco Morehan

Arkansas basketball braces for next season with Neil Martin captain

University of Arkansas selects Neil Martin of Texas as captain for the next year. The junior forward was elected at a banquet hosted by Coach Glen Rose, with teammates voting him to lead the squad. Teammate Leste Hagood of Fort Worth serves as substitute captain and center.

Pavettevinge Ars Maren University of Arkansas Neil Martin Texarksna Ely Glen Rose Leste Hagood Port Worth Hagead

Wedding Bell Forecast for Don Lash in New York

Fort Wayne report notes Don Lash plans marriage to Miss Margaret Maidenhall in New York on June 10. The event, announced at a Fort Wayne Delta Chi alumni banquet, includes Lash, a distance runner, and involves Indiana University ties.

Don Lash Fort Wayne Cid WeTikue Margaret Maidenhadl Pendleton Ind Delta Chi bin Trabentey New Yor Bors Lasa Wiss Mendenhal Indiana

Lat in Americans Two Lati American fescue bese

Fragmentary text appears to reference a Wednesday event at a gym and a funeral home involvement in a hit. Names and details are garbled, but suggests a sports or community notice with a potential incident or game notes.

Wernesday Highthe Wooeturn Gym Lanter Suntor Vuks Losrucees Funeral Home Valencia Greaney Pay Wesley

Smith Criticizes Workman as Seabiscuit Track Still Wet

At Santa Anita Park on March 2, Seabiscuit’s rider swap from Sonny Workman to George Woolf sparks critique from trainer Smith. Pollard, injured, defends Workman while observers question Seabiscuit’s chances in the added Santa Anita handicap amid sloppy conditions and heavy mud.

Santa Anita Park Artadia LINS George Woolfngay Sonny Workman Seablecuil Santa Avila Gaturda Georgie WO Yom Smith Brainer Chanes Howard Workman Sant Antonio Smith Smyth Pollard Seabiscuit Red" Pollard Woolfig Thore Tyeke Mal Austin Taylor Amor Brujo Chalice Ima Earle Sande

Kennel Club Plans Spring Puppy Show

Sen Antonia Keane club members and guests discuss a spring puppy show at their Friday night meet in the Armory, with Mr and Mrs Glen Peverall professional dog handlers from Water Jon Tus set to demonstrate show dogs.

Kennel Club Antonia Keane Gunter Hole Glen Peverall Fray Water Jon Tus

Racing notes on War Admiral and 1940s standings

Race notes describe War Admiral as a leading favorite in a rich Belmont era program. Mentions several horses, jockeys, and figures involved in a showcase at a major track, with purse details around 75 000 and a sequence of contenders including Minty and Andrea amid a sprawling list of names and horses.

Lew Angeles Frean Muntley Alita Park Des Amnieles Tiare Mireush Wa Charles Salem Vienels Moduels Meailas Tag Svciense Oy

Clark the table tennis ace battles pushing menace

Clark, once a national champion, travels from Houston to perform at the St Anthony venue. He headlines an exhibit night with exhibitions and demonstrations amid an enthusiastic ping pong audience led by David Kooh, featuring skilled play and signature shots.

Coleman Clark Lown Houston Pingpongiss David Kooh Betas Rowm Reserva Uon Clark Elayliott Willikahds Molen

YMCA to Pick Boxing Team for Fort Worth Meet

The YMCA selects a boxing team from San Antonio to travel to the Southwest area meet in Fort Worth on March. Notable boxers include Charles Allen Joe McCord and Pepper Diaz among weight classes from feather to middle. The fundraising event Friday aims to raise travel expenses for the squad.

Selectine Ff San Antonio C.A Lie Leather Shige A Worden Fort Worth Coren Velos Foch Jr Pigwettis Charles

Baylor Ace Meats Up Hoops In City Championship

Baylor Ace and Duncan Clash for San Antonio city championship at Brackenridge gym with a state bid on the line. The finals cap a tussle between Internationals and Doncan, champions of the Commercial league, after an exhibition by Valent.

San Antonio T. A. A. PF Basket Tonrihey Port Arthur Brackenridge Gym International Ely Doncan Sod Valent

Texas tobacco spitting champ kennery honored at Brady fair

Brady correspondent L B Smith reports BN Gay Kennerly of Brady as the new tobacco-spitting world champion at a Texas event. He set a 26 feet distance amid crowd cheers, while comments note technique and a lighthearted tone about rival claims from Kentucky and officials in San Antonio. Also brief mention of Milwaukee six day bike race results.

Texas BN Gay Kennerly Brady Brady High School John Tarleton College L. B. Smith Bil Wren Orangeburg Uic Gtle Fis Bill G. Feenerly Heeder Tinfé Champ Kenterly Sears Bill Kentucky San Antonio

Texas Longhorns Journey to College Station for Baylor Clash

A battered OCR summary notes a Southwest Conference basketball clash with Dynan and Bohemian clubs, detailing scores and lineups as teams collide in a season-tilt. It mentions Texas Longhorns visiting Texas A&M, Baylor at SMU, and TCU games with fractured play-by-play and player references.

University of ‘Texas Avi College Aggies Letre Baylor Universit Tallis Southern Methodist University Rite Mare Texas Christian University Methodists Ee Radio d Uy Erisonal Fens Kent Arad SuodjWriss GU Auani Yi Etfort Ter

Women golfers advance toward Schreiner trophy at San Antonio Club

Mrs A B Brow and Mrs Rev Jr Brawer led the San Antonio Goukey Club Women s Golf event advancing toward the Schreiner trophy. Brow shot 81 12 to win the first division while Brewer carded 102 37 75 to win the second division with the fewest pulls in her division.

A.B. Brow Rev. Jr. Brawer Charles Schreiner San Antonio Goukey Club Brown Brewey Brewer

Softball Roundup and Coaching Changes Explained

The article outlines softball actions and coaching notes with multiple names and teams mentioned. It covers practice plans, managerial details, and upcoming games including a focus on Sundae fixtures and venue references like Trarcenninds park and OCHIPEL IW Keledsie.

Kautan Prs Pato Tell Trarcenninds Park Ochipel Keledsie Semauireest

Los Angeles Ski Jumping Under Night Sky

In Los Angeles an indoor ski jump event drew about 26,000 spectators as weather and track issues caused postponements. The crowd watched Lidda Manorial and Tidda finish amid chaos after injuries, with Biimer Read and Noreng delivering notable performances and a major incident ending the meet.

Los Angeles Angeles Rill

Rattlers Open House Sees Ten Prospects Visit St Marys

Doctors Sims and Bridies host football open house at St Marys University drawing seven newcomers from varied towns to fill next year’s spots. Prospects include Dad Upso Alamo Heights Sam Hawkes Williams Pavots Pete Marshall Charlotte Howard Angihy Herman Baker Smiley and Bly Coffey Chicago along with eight more from Del Rio Sabinal Sharpe Seguin and others exploring spring training and campus options for fall enrollment.

Mose Sims Frank Bridies St. Mary's Comets Dad Phil+ Upso Alamo Heights Sam Hawkes Williams Pavots Pete Marshall Charlotte Howard Angihy Herman Baker Smiley Bly Coffey Chicago Alfred Laye del Rio James Murphy Sabinal Topyer Wilson Sharpe Guy Steinle Jourdanton Asteschilts Seguin Floyd Hook Joe Metina Bau Alitonia Clarence Gaconnet Suth Sab Antonio Frits Draker New Braunlely Robert Kelloge New York

Junior Highs win Class A basketball title on neutral court

The Junior Highs defeated Page 21-16 on a neutral Poe court to claim the Class A Junior high championship on Tuesday. The regional event closed the season with North Side leaders also securing titles in other small-school divisions.

Lunior Besketters Page Poe Nerti-Seubleseries Stab Unis Wekesi Fortis Brotherman Lalor Hoys Iso Hayitis Mwala

Fragmented Classified Ad Scramble Reaches Readers

A damaged OCR of a local ad page shows garbled phrases about property rental, vehicle mentions, and quick sale pitches. Scattered names and street references hint at listings and contact points, with stray numbers and letters creating a chaotic downtown advertisement snapshot.

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