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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1937

Page

7

Bears and Voks Clash for District 42 4 Lead at Eagle Field

Lanier and E. High clash as both teams split wins in District 42 4 play. Lanier coach Bob Norton forecasts a hard but fair game at Getson with reserve players stepping in for injuries while Wakefield and York anchor the defensive line amid injuries to Ward and Smith.

Thomas Edison Sidney Lanier Voks Eagle Voks Bob Norton Lanier Getson Joe Ward K. Cluk

Maryland U Finally Approves of Soccer

The University of Maryland, long complaining that high schools neglected soccer, has approved the sport. Sophomore Pershing Mundarff, who never played football before enrolling at Maryland, kicked a late field goal weeks ago to give the Terrapins a 3-1 win over Virginia.

Mare Mid University of Maryland Pershing Mundarff Maryland Terrapins Virpiinta

Pitt Turnout Near Record at Pitt Nebraska Game

Pitt officials expected a near record crowd for the Pitt Nebraska clash with 91,230 in the stadium and additional seats, as Notre Dame game attendance was 74,000. Key players included missing Brad Bin and Daddie. coach Jack Sutherland declined to disclose certain aspects of the lineup. Nebraska, led by coach Ceath Witt Jones, prepared to travel for the day game.

Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh Pitt-Nebraska Elekel Salng Pitt Clere Notre Dame Brad bin Daddie Goaeh Jack Sutherland Harp Nebraska Ceath Witt Jones Pyiday Mornains

Longhorns rely on five San Antonio boys for track rise

UT coach Clyde Littlefield counts on five San Antonio youths George Delavan Clinton Kearney Wilson Lewis Niobe Sikes as core prospects for the 1938 track season. Lewis placed second in the javelin last year. Delavan showed sprint potential and a standout mile. Kearney stars in distance events. Porter shows promise in early varsity duty. Sikes to be assigned a crucial role as season develops.

Douglas Perkins Austin Ouiton Memorial Stadium Clyde Litttlefield U. T Banghorns Littlefield San Antonio George Delavin Clinton Kearney Wilson Lewis Niobe Partey Bari Sikes Lil George Delavan Delavan Kibbe Porter Litheneld Porter Qk Atie Sikes

Rice Exes to Have Big Day at Homecoming

Rice exes from the San Antonio and Southwest Texas areas are invited by Welter Loughridge to Homecoming day as Rice battles Texas A&M. The Rice student body plans a festive welcome for graduates and their guests, with a program to entertain returning alumni and a dinner after the game.

Rive Institute San Anronio Commis

Montague to Host Scotch Foursome Sunday Match

New York November 1 Montague plans a charity golf event with Mike Ruth a Scotch foursome featuring Montague and Ruth. The arrangement aims for an exhibition format on a Sunday with pro guarantees and a best ball four some, though details remain unsettled amid sports buzz and public curiosity.

Davis J. Wallit New York Montague Mike Ruth Om Lumdey Uxbe Wdtikeon Indy Excape Golf Appos Montagne Belen Babe Ruth Montape Ural John Montage Plarney

Fischer Takes Wright Down At Arena

In a rough arena bout promoter Harry Coffman staged a revamped card at Walk alhon arena Wednesday night. Fischer defeated Rube Wright in a grueling main event after multiple slams and wrestled maneuvers. Dutch Hefner and Brother Ben clashed briefly, ending in a disqualification as Dutch was overwhelmed, while the night featured heavy hits, disqualifications, and crowd scuffles.

EW Fischer New York Rube Wright Harry Coffman Walkalhon Arena Juen Humberto Fisvhoe Henally Rube Fischer Xung Rlgsiders Wright Ben Almee Semple MacPherson Tina Dutch Niskee

Vines Triumph Ends Subpar Golf Flight in Tourney

In Pasadena on November 1, Vines defeated Bill Buger 6 and 4 after two early birdies and a 69 qualifying rounds П The semi final saw opponent Jim Meliple Ene Jost win one up over Johnny Weissmailer as temperature rose in a clash of rivals in a professional event.

Pasadena Calif Vines Muniches Pasadeng Jim Meliple Ene Jost Johnny Weissmailer Bill Buger Tadanin

EAGLI Footb in Tonight Field 8 P M

EAGLI football lineup notes positions and players for tonight game. Includes guards tackles ends and listed jersey numbers with referees and officials named.

Softball League Action Highlights and Standings

A read as fragments from a local softball league page lists teams Urban and Mérning Gord ney Theeaitle and players Reed Lewin Baws Chan Wright and Karka. It mentions threebase hits and a game schedule for Thursday night with teams like Villaieal and Leone noted and a reference to the Ferris Furniture Co. as sponsor.

Bibel Urban Mérring Gordney Villaieal Leone Tondan Thule Rendon Saculy Bil Baudes NIGUT Récrealin Softhall South Flores Devivery Antonio Muaie Moanglow A Glonez Bure Lreg-basr

No Probe by Western Loop Ends Swings on Athletics

Chicago Nov 11 The Western Conference said there would be no investigation of alleged bribery and proselyting of athletes by Big Ten schools after a Michigan led probe. Alumni demanded a slush fund claim be substantiated while Michigan suspended several prospects but found no verified subsidies. Names like Jack Meyer were denied. The inquiry centers on recruits from Cleveland and surrounding areas involving freshmen or sophomores.

Chicago UINS Michigan Thcy Frestanes Jack Meyer Elyria Ohio Micheligan

Sellout crowd at Duquesne Tech game

A sellout crowd of 18 000 watched Duquesne Nightvidters meet Texas Tech in the homecoming clash. Tech’s rapid improvement clashed with Duquesne coach John P. Smith noting his team seemed off stride. Key players included Charley Gathoun, Bobby Holmes, and Elmer Tarbox for Tech.

Lubbock Woy Southwest Texas Tech Duquesne Nightvidters Pitt Tech Red Raiders Jonn PF Smith Dukes Texans Giarley Gathoun Bobby Holmés Elmer ‘Tarbox Thigaeuné Tess Tech Alten Rareka

Central's Cage Squad Trimmed to Fourteen

Central Catholic basketball team reduced from forty to twenty four players. Cager John Kromer leads as Buttens push into fourth day of practice focusing on defense for the state and Academic league titles.14 players remain: Allen Johnson Burkholder Brangan Paris McCloskey Ribiele F Ducos J Ducos Higghit Bordenson Guidera Rhodes Taheman.

Central Centrat Catholic John Kromer Buttens Cegers Allen Johnson Burkholder Brangan Paris McCloskey Ribiele F. Ducos

Tennis star Howard Yostiell dies after illness

Howard Yostiell aged 49, holder of the national indoor tennis singles title and champion in New York, died today after several months of illness. The obituary notes his prominence in the sport and his long association with the national championship.

NW York S. Howard Yostiell Nyt Pn Ilness

Women Ride Special Race At Pimlico

At Pimlico Maryland on November 1 eleven women riders are set to compete in a special race on the hilltop course. Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt sponsors the event and has ordered an ambulance on standby. Competitors listed include Mrs John Ray Whitney Miss Ida Keer Miss Ellen Merritt Mrs Jane Bassetts Miss Dotty West Mrs George Sapirtas Mrs B L Howard Griswold Miss Maule Sleyousmy Miss Bruener Minneman Mrs John Bosley and her daughter Miss Satan Bisley Mrs Bastey is noted as Maryland's only woman trainer.

Pimlico Noctetture Jarkeya Thorstay Wnmidheed Adcleat John Bosley Satan Bisley Bastey Maryland

Edinburg Football Forfeits Shake District Race

Edinburg was ruled out of the district race after the athletic committee forfeited games involving Edinburg backfield player Winmy Stree for being over age. Harlingen and San Benito benefited as Edinburg won before the ruling. The committee confirmed the ineligibility after a two day review.

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