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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1938

Page

12

Corbett Champion in California

San Francisco report states the state athletic commission recognizes Young Corbett as the World middleweight champion after a decision over Fred Apostoli in Fresno last month. George Payne of San Jose chaired the commission. the update follows recent rankings with Freddie Steele and Apostoli in top positions. Corbett, a veteran of 13 years, has moved from welterweight to the 160 pound division.

San Francisco Ogres Young Corbett Io Californie George Payne San Joes Chatrechen The Commission Mid Fresno Fred Apostoli Freddie Steele Apostoli Steele Corbett

College meet in New York unveils Ivy rivals and stars

News from the Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America meet in New York features Columbia led by Glenn Cunningham and Blazin Ben Johnson. Yale Princeton and NYU loom as top challengers as 25 colleges compete at Madison Square Garden.

New York IPI Columbia Liona Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America Glenn Cunningham Regiment-Uni- Verity Maryland Baltimore Fai Pottsburgh Aouth Washington Madison Square. Garden Yale Princeton New York University Lions Ben Johnson Fauring Ryan Jomsari Rick Gansien

Elliot Fritz Win San Antonio Tourney Golf Golds

Elliot of Chicago and R J Fritz of St Joseph Mo took gold medals for low net and low gross in the San Antonio Golf Association first annual tourist tournament at Willow Springs Friday. Fritz 85 with 16 handicap net 69. Elliot 85 also, low net. Thirty five golfers from 45 states and Canada participated.

Elliot Chicago R. J. Fritz St Joseph Kross San Antonio Golf Association Willow Springs Fritz Medak States Oranada Monza Krol Aken Nla Tostph Brapner Akron Mineeiasyes Olio Ri 'Beata de Canada Minn MeKaller Canon City Cola George Hornck Fargo Itz Alien Hosmouth Yostra Bneas Winn Keller Paul Min Sra Netman Brunner Axrou Lie Francia Soard Isimtinglin W.va Onitell Fkren Onin Nu 'Air

Brackenridge Eagles Favored In District Track Meet

Brackenridge Eagles strong favorite to win district track honors led by Thomas Jefferson tied for first in the Border Olympics at Laredo Priddy. Jefferson and Brackenridge split events with top finishers including Withoft of Harlandale and Trager of Jefferson while Rice's Wolcott earned standout marks. University of Texas track teams reclaimed a Southwest Conference edge as North Texas Teachers and Texas A&M also posted strong showings.

Brackenridge Eagles Dhem Thomas Jefferson Ee Lockhart Leredd Priddy Locunar Jefferson Cuera Edison San “Antonio Jehamp San Antonio Jon Withoft Harlandale Bil Trager Juling Kingel Brackenridgs Eagles North Side R. Wy Allen Luciencles Bill Milner Homer Campbell Oval i Hind Freer Milner Tee Tan Texey Lockhart Eagle RICE Wolcott Nee Patterson Hit Adrenite Institute Beezus Bryan Texas Blaine Wily North Teaay Laredo Dniversity Sanders Mica Meakies Sibert Teas Cox Texan University Watterson Phillipa Mor Texas State Coviexe Cellere Sd Yard Hurden Wol- Rott Hive Patterman Nird Gatewood Lexa Tiina Jongw Winet Faublen Taxas Mt. Eiltd Schrender Texas A Fireryan Texas Nori Texuatute Harp Rie Oval Texan Wightower Texan A Lewis Hideout Nort Feil Sabling North Texas State Seroa T. Divion Roberts Keundy Statler Wesinco Bayne Cuere Tine J. Withott Mar Hasiaie Meen Tofferson Sarnia Kinsel Sraek San Lon Brackenridge Ar Rum Alexander Tockhart Secomt Senvoeter Noe Mayne Cusre Mme SS Ooconda Loyard Ty Graves Ridge San Barmer Austin Tim Fiint Robert F. Lee Googe Creeks Secant Act Brackenvidee Roes Urd Ban

Kirkpatrick Leads Baylor in South Methodist Showdown

Baylor center Kirkpatrick aims for big scoring in a key late season game against Southern Methodist at the Southwestern Methodist Telé house. He owns 187 points this season after a 27 point outing, contending for the league scoring lead as Arkansas clinches the title and Baylor seeks second place.

Dalas Buz Kirkpatrick Baylor Sattie Southern Methodist University Mustangs Dtaridings Arkansas Baylor Ines

Believe It or Not Ripley Feature by Suny’s Abb9

A Suny’s abb9 by Kise Fees presents a Believe It or Not Ripley style feature, blending oddities and curiosities with a dash of humor. The piece hints at quirky facts and unusual items for reader amusement.

Ripley Suny Kise Fees

Palace of low mood rises from Vineland junkyard to home

In Vineland New Jersey George Daynar built a famed house called the Palace of low mood from scavenged materials with no tools or money. He claims divine guidance for site and design and says three years of work turned odds and ends into a livable, eye catching residence that draws visitors.

George Daynor Altis Jy Vineland New Jersey Ola George Daynar Jim Daynor

Internats Win Twointaf In TAAF Playoffs Mark Port Arthur Win

International of San Antonio rallied to beat Hull Printers of Austin 38 to 29 as Port Arthur defeated Lament 44 to 28 in TAAF state playoffs opening rounds. Beltvide and Om Ing advanced after forfeit wins over Liréda and Waters Valley.

Port Arthur Galveston Hull Austin Beltvide Omi- Ing Forfeng Liréda Waters Valley International Club Poller

Fight Results From Associated Fresh New York Arena

Boxing results list multiple bouts with fighters and scores across cities including Chicago Philadelphia Los Angeles and Washington. Notable outcomes include outpoints by Natta Brawn and J D Turner, a knockout by Lloyd Mteralist, and various regional matchups as listed in the report.

Associated Fresh New York Gunvier Barun Finkwod Bully Hart Ligermere Delrott Jimmy Ademick Mim Land Natta Brawn Varo Washington Chicago Jimmy Chark Buffalo Noy Dall Tony Ayoto J. D. Turner Dallas Holywood Jimny Garrison Henway City Wally Halls Los Angeles Sacramenia Calif Lloyd' Mteralist Cleveland Andel Puglisi Eris—Am “Brown Panama

Local Y M C A Boxing Champs Crown Four Weight Classes

About 400 spectators watched as four Y M C A boxing champions were named after a night of scrapping at the Gan Antoto gym. Bill Qrumley decisioned Stentey Allen at 60 pounds, Daniel Dizon beat Joe McCorday at 70, Wilbert Ticharz won by knockout at 135, and Fo med Garza defeated 167 pounds foe. Babs Wurril won 125 pounds while Gregg Basick fought to a draw with Pep Diag and Manuel Dizon. An elimination tourney will select eight champions among the three boxers. An exhibition heavyweight wrestling match occurred as well. Judges were Dr E M Sykes and Lt. Chark, with Henry Menge refereeing. Matt Brown handled the announcer duties.

Fort Lieutenant Chark Henry Menge Matt Brown Perty Luke Timekrewer

Reagan Bowie Abilene and Wilson Win Austin

Four favorites reached the state high school basketball semifinals in Austin after opening rounds. Upset of the day saw defending champions Carey eliminated 36 to 14 by Abilene. Reagan of Holston defeated Raley 27 16, Woodrow Wilson of Dallas beat Series High Schoolers 43 to 24, and Bowles of EF Pass won 7 16. Semifinals Wednesday matched Reagan against Wilson with Bowie and Abilene next.

Austin INS Yeater Carey Strong Abilene Lea Joh Reagan Holstan Mbtle Mojiesty Iran Raley Woodrow Wilson Dallas Briley Reagan Wilson Bowie Abilene

Women golfers win San Antonio tourney and city match play

In San Antonio, Mrs. Browne won the San Antonio Women’s Coif Association handicap event with 86 TO-6, leading 28 players. Mrs. Stranter G. Nelson was runner-up 405-279. At St Augustine, Mrs. Jane Cothran Tae defeated Marian McDougall 2 and 1 to win the Florida East Coast Championship. The intra-city San Antonio match play boosted Brackenridge Park to 591 2 points, widening the lead over Country Club and Willow Springs as women golfers prepare for the April 4 city tourney.

J. Browne San Antonio ST_ AUGUSTINE Fin TNSI Jane Cothran Tae West Palm Beach Misa Marian McDougall Portland Jameson Kathryn Hemphill Columbia Hemphill Charles Newbold Wichita Kan Army Brackenride P Ark Country Club Avery Willow Springs Villa Sprites Lawgress St. Hary E. BP. Hemphill J. Lee Wilson Dace Catto R. GC. Tipscorth Aubrey Tuttlebee Wilson Rod. Browne B. P. Hemphillbert

Frazier Moss Hurdle Star Dies in Fort Worth

Frazier Moss, 36, once a champion in the Southwest conference, died last night from self-inflicted gunshot wounds in Fort Worth. A wife survives him along with one child. The incident was reported to the local justice of the peace.

Frazier Moss

Utah Shares Title With Colorado U

Baulked by few, Utah University Indians shared the Mountain States intercollegiate conference championship with Colorado University after a perfect first basketball season.

Utah Colorado U Baut Lake City Utah University Mountain States Colorado University Colorado Today

Purdue Faces Northwestern in Key Big Ten Battle

The Boilermakers travel to Evanston to take on Northwestern in a pivotal Big Ten clash. Purdue holds a 20–2 record with two losses and aims to secure a tie atop the standings before closing the campaign with Michigan.

Gricauwy Parent Par Mahip Northwestern Wildcate Evanston Hollermenern Coawa Defaal Michigan Munray Big Ten L. Pet. Phy Purdue Tsim Okla Brave Jowa Wisconsin Chicago Ohio State Minnesota

Bowling Acd Tournament at Chicago Colosseum Opens

The ceremonial start signals the AH C. bowling tourney at Chicago’s Coliseum with more than 20,000 bowlers registered. Henry Gratis of Chicago leads in singles while Kimil Welaalnger and William Arndt top doubles. action widens toward April 19 with notable teams from St. Paul, Duluth, Minneapolis, Cleveland, and Akron in pursuit.

Acd Cincago Indianapolis Coldeum Henry Gratis Jandiry Bhoreward Wis Kimil Welaalnger William Arndt Thiney Chicago AH. C Mtandingy A. B.C Mercht Tha Invanion Auledown St. Tonia la Gok Duluth Tacinnapaolis Clevelnall Akronexnetta Theas

Now You're Tootin Herbie Pierson A Jazzing Horn Player

Herbert F. Pierson a southpaw French horn player from Kansas City joins the New York Pennsylvanian eagle team after a strong season with a Trenton semi pro club. At 23 and 78 pounds he is known for a high fast one while preparing to rejoin the Kana City philharmonic orchestra this fall.

Kansas City Herbert F. Pierson Trenton N J Senators Fieraot Kana City Philharmonic Orchestra New York-Pennsylvania Eagle Kansas Calans Pierson Coutty Institute of Music Philadelphia Bals

Final in Polo Meet Tuesday and Sunday clash at Brackenridge

Whiner at the semi finals features Rainbows versus El Ranchite of Ariington set for 3 p.m. Sunday at Brackenridge Park. Los Ranchers beat Wichita 10-8 in Friday finals at Brackenridge to defend title. Armstrongs led scoring with four and three goals by Charles and John. Pony kicked ball for tenth goal. Goodnight and Roy Berry added two each for Wiehtts. other players remained scoreless.

Whiner Rainbows el Ranchite Ariington Brackenridge Park Ill Los Ranchers Aurora Tom Mather Willie Drittone

Army League Basketball Result At Fort Sam Houston

The Army League ended with Fort Sam Houston defeating a rival team 28 to 24 on Friday night. Lynch led with 11 points for the Infantry. Anderson added 9 and Caldwell 1 as forwards and centers split scoring across squads.

Army League Aeason Kextmant Kelly Bjets Wil Ho Fort Sam Houston Lynch White Anderson Latera Hnewps Tayachd Towfin Monk Caldwell Suby Mathia Stevens Dickey Sandster Hooker Kelly Hixembottom We Baldwin Anderson Vance A Jiriffin Z. Muarda Sith Borla M. Baldwin Penzesd

Sabinas Open AAU Tourney Tuesday in Dallas

North Texas Aggies of the Central Texas conference meet American Liberty Pipeliners of Kilcoreth in the opening Southwestern AAU basketball tournament game Monday at 7 pm in Dallas. SMU players and the EB M. Kahn team face Trinity University Waxahachie at 2 pm, Ashbam Ice Cream versus Magtouk Peaters at 9 pm, and Jacksonville College versus Sammy’s Brace at 8 pm. Tom Padgith’s Baylor-stabled team heads the lower bracket to meet Olive and Myers on Tuesday at 2 pm, with James K. Wilson of Dallas facing Kroehier of Dallas at 1 pm. Dallas Do. Peppers square off with Sabinas Hottlers of San Antonio Tuesday, and Blaton Oliers of Slaton meet the Lauders (TexAS) cagery at 10 am for the Oliers title defense.

Dallas North Texas Aggies Central Texas American Libererty Pipeliners Kilcoreth George Schepps Southern Methodist M. Kahn Triniy University of Waxahachie Ashbam Ice Cream Quint Fort Worth Magtouk Peaters Houston Jacksonville College Sammy Tom Padgith Baylor University Olive and Myers James K. Wilson Kroehier Dulles Do. Peppers Sabinas Hottlers San Antonio Toon Blaton Oiiers Slaton Texas Lauders Tex- AS Cagery Oliers

Dispute flares at Jaycee cage tourney clash ups Texas Junior College event

The District 3 Texas Junior College Conference basketball tournament at Brackenridge Fieldhouse saw tensions rise after San Angelo Junior College coach Keyes protested unfair rebounding ball types used by Texas Lutheran and Wesley Texts. San Antonio JC and Schreiner advanced as the event’s schedule continued with Kinney leading Schreiner in victories while Lutherans and Edinburg posted wins.

Texas Junior Colege Brackenridge Schreiner Texas Lutheran College San Angelo Junior College Ed &, Keyes Wesley Texts School Seguin Cagers Keyes San Angelo Sals NE James A. Hurry San Antonio Junior College Koyns Hays

Olde Dayes Revisited and Boxing Highlights

One year ago Louis opened spring training while the San Antonio area prepared for La Fedo. local boxers swept the state tied to the Y tournament. Ten years ago President Barnard visited San Antonio during Tigers and Twins training. Mike Vasques and Chicks Cineros drew a heroald main event. Twenty years ago Robert Harris led a first place tie in a busy business league.

Louis la Fedo Ban Antonio E. 5. Barnard The American Stague San Antonio Petroit ‘Tigers Minneapolis Moore Mike Vasques Chicks Cineros Robert Gb. Harris Gunsningham Busleness Mer Fercers

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