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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1938

Page

6

HICAGERS SET FOR TOURNEY OPENING IN AUSTIN

The University of Texas interscholastic league schedules an eight team high school basketball tournament in Gregory Gymnasium starting Lamorrow afternoon. Opening games feature John Renenns Bulldogs of Houston against Batley of East Texas, with Bellon Tigers Woodrow Wilson and Abilene Eagles Carey Cardinals early in the slate. Semi finals Saturday lead to a third place game and the championship at 3 30 p m. Officials include J W Zigey Beats and Able Curtis of Fort Worth, Dusty Doge of San Antonio, Wilbur Evans and Weldon Hart. Pre tourney favors Abilene and Woodrow Wilson, with Carey seen as dark horses.

Austin Texas’ State High Sian Banker Ban J. Kidd University of Texas Interacholastic League Gregory Gymnasium John Renenns Bulldogs Houston Lamar Camp Batley East Texas Kenneth Leslie Robert Safter Bellon Tigers Woodrow Percy Adams Paso Hoggess J. W. T'Zigey Able Curtis Fort Worth L. A Dusty Dogerece San Antonio Lio Wilbur Evans Weldon Hart Austin Sports Certera Umer Reagan Savorite Abilene Woodrow Wusot Bailey Carey

Medwick Signs One Year Deal With Cardinals

St. Petersburg March 2 Joe Medwick Nations League batting champion signed a one year contract with the St Louis Cardinals today. Medwick was a standout in the season, and the announcement came amid speculation about lineup changes.

ST. Petersburg Fla Joe Medwick St. Louis Cardinals Medwick Sant Breaden Bakery Flaures

White Plays In Banquet League

ROWLBER Colt March 3. Whizzer Wille hits the banquet and backslapping trail tomorrow. Colorado's all America gridder Bernard F. Oakes will board a train for Chicago to talk before dinner with Colorado alumni. They will stop in Lincoln for a word with Catatads alumni before returning. White was to start his banquet dinner Tuesday but wires crossed with Oakes. White says he was not informed in advance and is sorry but will not emcee. White, Colorado U guard, has completed his cage career in the Mountain States Big Seven conference. University committees suggest Colorado cagers enter the Manhattan in Shelton tournament March W1.

Rowlber Colt Wille Colorado Bernard F. Oakes Chicago Whil Oakes Lincoln Neb Hho Brush White Colorado U Manhattan Shelton

Mel Mazzera Joins St Louis Browns Spring Camp

Mel Mazzera formerly with the San Antonio Missions is listed as the latest arrival for the St Louis Browns spring training, opening Monday. Also in camp are ex Missions players Pilchers Harry Kinsberkin Bob Muncriel and Al Miller, with Guzla and others expected Sunday.

Mel Mazzera San Antonio Missions Tinis St. Lewis Browns Techfield Mazzera California Harry Kinsberkin Bob Muncriel al Miller Browns Guzla

Cunningham Goes After Mark in Dartmouth Run

Kansas sailor Cunningham, 26, aims for world mile record at Dartmouth indoor meet in Hanover. He trails Sydney Wooderson’s 4:06.4, hopes weather and track speed boost to 4:05, with six Dartmouth runners pacing and support from Stewart Whitaton and others.

Cunningham Mark Dartmouth Hanover Torepanihe Glan Cunningham Kansas Jurst Sydney Woodersen Garten New York Olean Melchior

North Texas Opens Football Practice

Denton March 3 More than 86 candidates for the 1938 North Texas State Teachers College football team are listed on the spring practice field. Coach Caven Jackson shows satisfaction as working out begins with eleven or more players showing as contenders for starting spots on the grid.

Denton Marth Texas State Teachers College

Edison to Defend Title at Border Olympics

Edison High School leads a large field at the Border Olympics in Laredo, defending the previous year’s team title against Cuero Beatty San Jacinto and many other San Antonio and Texas schools. The event opens Friday with seven high school events and a mixed college team showcase, promising several records.

Sively San Antonio High Laredo Lint City Edison High School Thomas Jefferson Brackenridge Tech Lonter Harlandale Anlonio Heights San Antonio Texas Laredo High School Alamo City Joe Ward Edison Bears Cuero Beatty San Jacinto Houston Collills Sinton Lark ‘Hart Kingsville Goose Creek Diley Freer Weslaro Dana Pearsall Carniza Springs Corpus Christi Hebbronville Asherton Austin Edison Gonfalon Ceril Burnett Jefferson ‘En College Entoy University of Texas North Texas Teachers College Denton Rite Schreiner Payrie East Texas Teachers’ College Southwest Texas Teachers’ College Texas A Baylor Texas & and I University of San Antonio Nnk San Antonio Junior College Adison Alvin York Lesiim Yiner Hetlec Wernand Facts Entsch Bracken L Cuter Billy Milner Alex Jann Monon Jus “Ringel Homer Campbell Simn McWillian

Boating Club Schedule Maps Season Details

A fragmentary item from the San Antonio Boating Association outlines a season schedule. The schedule indicates a meeting or event at eight o'clock and mentions the boating club’s activities and members.

Muddy Santa Anita Entries See Expectant Field Shrink

Heavy rain threatens the Santa Anita meeting with entry lists expected to shrink to about a dozen. Owners weigh costs to enter and start in the $100,000 race as turf stars Seabiscott Pompooh Amor Brujo and others aim to conquer the mud. Trainer Earl Sande and jockeys forecast mudder suitability for Stage Hand and Time Supply amid uncertain conditions.

Los Angeles Santa Anita Sena California Surf Charles S. Howard Seabiscott Pompooh Jerome H. Louchheim J. A. Maniuso Maxwell Howard Seapiouil Calumet Dick Snark Narragansett Earl Sande Hrank Amor Brujo Amor Bruja Austin C. Taylor

Whites Open Polo Tourney Opens in Aurora Circuit

Whites Open Polo Tourney opens with El Ranchito of Alington and the San Antonio Whites set to clash at Millerfield at 3 p.m. Thursday as riders tune for the Southwestern circuit tournament starting March 26. The nine-goal Frenchite lineup includes Buster Wisartan Chartes Waring Bill Skidmace and Hobart Reed, while San Antonio’s side features Jack Taptain Jia Lemon York Ratlitt and C. D. Seal. The six-chucker game was to be played from scratch.

el Ranchito Anington San Antonio Jack Taptain Jia Lemon York Ratlitt 3. D. Seal Sixehukker

Haines Seeks Montgomery County Auditor Post

Jess Haines announced as a Republican candidate for Montgomery County auditor in the August primary. He plans to join the Dodgers in Clearwater and would retire from baseball if elected.

Haines Bayeon Onlo Mare

Hafey Seeks Same Salary To Stay With Reds

Hafey, the veteran Reds outfielder, demands a $12,890 salary for the season and threatens to hold out this summer if Cincinnati Reds General Manager Warren Giles does not meet the figure. A utility position was proposed but Hafey reportedly declined.

Tampa Via Walnut Creek Calif Chick Hafey Cincinnati Reds Helder Warren C. Giles Reds Giles

San Antonio Women Golf Tourney Opens At Lincoln Club

S A Golf Gossip Mire reports Thursday results from Bracken Park Wanten’s Golf association event held Wednesday at the park course. Leaders posted a low gross 81 and net 74 with handicap adjustments. Mrs D. Lee Wilson placed second in the 18 hole women’s tournament. The San Antonio Women’s College association plans a Friday 10 am handicap play at San Antonio Lincoln club course for the city women golfers with a Brackenridge quartet leading at 49 12 points facing Academy team.

Sataiel Inn Idan Park Wanten Park Courey D. Lee Wilson Taree Fler San Antonio Women's Coll Association San Antonio Antra City Dan Antonio Acmy Willow Springs

County Sports Dates Set At Edison Field For March Events

Bexw County Athletes await a series of meets with Class A and A schools competing at Edison field. The first event is slated for March 19 followed by March 26 for county tract events. Preliminary rounds are planned for March 24, with a playground tournament in spring at Erlison.

Bexw Jelterann Claas Edison Field C.ingy Erlison

Fight Results Ay INE Annoctavid Wrenn, New York

Fight results show bouts with listed fighters and outcomes across several cities though the text is garbled. Names like Charley Gumer and Ex Winaton appear with knockout mentions and multiple locations including Chicago and Hartford implied amid unclear annotations.

Wrenn New York China Charley Gumer Timade Chicago Ouit Winaton

Ritchie Lone Texan Left In Fights

Chicago March 3 Babe Ritchie Fort Worth heavyweight survived Texas in the Golden Gloves tournament. Carl Wiger 165 pounds was eliminated in the fourth round. Ritchie outpointed Virgil Lark in a dull bout with effective hitting. Louis Beanor Garland defeated. Mitchie outpointed Samuel Murray 54.

Chicago Babe Ritchie Fort Worth Texas Carl Wiger Wee Cornelius Yoling Tho Hhumpeil Glen Potter Bloomington Ritchie Virgil Lark Mitchie Samanuel Murray Louis Beanor Garland Lewis Jackson Kansas City Art Dorrell Volose James Bourke South Bend Ind

St Petersburg Open brings early leaders to front

In St Petersburg Florida Johnny Hevalg led by one stroke over Jend Loday as the professionals began the second round of the St Petersburg open. Evanston TU’s slim player shot 68 to lead but faced tough competition from Cooper Hogan and McSpaden in a tight chase for the final 36 holes.

Petersburg Fla Johnny Hevalg Jend Loday Tonelle Evanston, TU Yar Harry Cooper Chiropee Mass Birdica Harold McSpaden Winchester Best Hogan Fort Worth Texas Cooper

Ice Hockey Results and Schedule From American Association Games

In the latest American Association play, notable matchups include New York Americans versus Montreal Canadiens, Detroit versus New York Rangers, Boston versus Chicago, with results indicating Minneapolia and St Paul as participating venues. The week’s games feature diverse teams and notable city matchups amid a busy hockey schedule.

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