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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1937

Page

8

Hungry Football Fan Calls for Southwest Conference Plan

A letter from a fervent San Antonio football devotee urges organizing a Southwest Conference style league including Saint Mary's, Texas Tech, Centenary, Sedgeuin, and others. The writer argues for a cross conference push to elevate local football, noting fan enthusiasm and potential regional benefits.

Dewe Saterwila Uys Bige Linn San Antonio Pam Mardha-Sinmmom Texas Tech Centenary Sedguln St. Mary's Tiss Uae

St Marys Coach Plans Mix Of Defenses For Sunday Game

St Marys coach Frank Bogatt Bridges aims to deploy several defenses learned from Notré Danse style seen in Loyola Wolves and other teams. Readied for homecoming at Englefield Sunday after noon, the Rattlers tune up with scrimmage as officials named include Harold Winters and Maxey Hart.

Frank Bogatt Bridges St Mary's Wniversity Notré Ine Kaute Rockne Notte Dune San Francisco W St. Thames Scranton Oaly Rattlers Washburn Bridges Olikht Saints Harold Winters Stferecy Nema Herrer Urge Maxey Hart Headines Dale Norton Field Junge

Texas Aggies Halt Owl Passes In Wide Stadium Fight

Dallas November 17 A schoolboy Lenton Devs scored 172 points through heavy dribble and passing to fuel a high scoring showcase. The Texas Aggies intercepted multiple Roy passes and dominated the Owls with 23 completed passes. Texan plans to expand stadium capacity to 35 000 for a Thanksgiving classic drew attention amid campus chatter.

Felix R McKnight Dallas Lenton Devs Verio Campbell Roy Rive Etralghy Triempha

Antlers Meet Brady Eleven In District Showdown

Antlers of Hehryville travel to face Brady's Bulldows in a key District 25-2 game on Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Autlars, led by Dougecke and All-America candidate Wetdorf, aim to rebound after a close loss to Thomas Jefferson of San Antonio. Locke has tossed 47 passes with five touchdowns as the team eyes a victory over Harlandite of San Antonio in the opener.

Lewis Burton Glint Pennk Yale Frank Janely Unite States Timber Hebrryville Tigv Antlers Thomas Defferson San Autonio Brady Claiplotts Weunesday Autlars Harlandite Sit Antonio Tony Stiughter St. Money's Bau Antonio Dougecke Locke H. L. Weinlort Munslie Ali Wetdorf al Covsfenna Vavelling May

County Juniors Name Heights in close race for title

The County Juniors team, led by standout H, has lost only one game while winning the tour, with a 25 0 victory and a win on Tuesday. They stayed in the thick of the front for fusion conference firm FroushiD Uoners Wednesday. Memivhile, Anthenys A sleam Alt Central D played to a scoreless first at St. Arittoon.

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Elliot Wins Tennis Title at Robstown

Elliot, seeded first in the boys division, won the Robstown tennis title beating James FMT in the final. Clarence Mabey of Alice and Bet Well with Frank Waley of Corpus Christi reached the doubles final before losing. Elliot also played Junior Singles, losing to Ralph Eads of Robstown in a standout match. The tournament, begun Saturday, extended into Sunday after a rain delay.

Elliot Robstown Dick Mlloth Trinity Tendly Taleanmend Teld Robs Eliott Highrephy James Fmt Halasp Finsls Boys Haudles Clarence Mabey Alice Bet Well Frank Waley Corpus Christ Eliottabe Ralph Eads Rebstown

Spanish Americans Open Race Sunday Schedule

Spanish-Americans Basketball league opens Sunday with three games at Lanter gym. Trojan Club faces Wesley Finnse while Junior Woks meet Yolen cia Grocers and Moonglaw plays Lucky 13. Seven teams complete full schedules Sunday afternoon.

Sterling Lanter Trojin Club Wesley Finnse Woks Yolencia Grocers Moonglaw Ueky

Stanford Prepares New Tricks for California Clash

Stanford guards plan tricky new plays against California in the Pacific Coast football showdown set for Saturday in Palo Alto. Coach Glide anticipates a tested defense and strategic lineup with key players limited by recent injuries but aiming to exploit the Bears' weaknesses.

PAL Alto Gill Slipford California Pacific Footbal Glide Ting Berkeley Cali Bears Newegi Stanford Palo Alto L. B Alison Iack Hhy Ray Whinterbottom

Pilot of Channel Swimmers Dies at 72 in England

WALMER England Nov 7 17 Captain Harry Pearan famed as father of Channel swimming died today at age 72. He aided many swimmers including Edward Temtie reputedly the only one to swim the Channel both ways and T W Burerss who crossed the Channel.

Walmer England Harry Pearan T. W. Burerss

Humberto and Brother Ben Inmain Go Wrestling

In a walkathon style main event on Wednesday night Juan Humberto, at 220 pounds, faces Brother Hen, 312, in a best of three. Semi final features Paul Jones 220 pounds against Bolsh Hefner 235, two falls out of three. Preliminary pits Frankie Freeh 230 pounds against Jules Stronglow, one fall, 39 minutes. Humberto, one of the busiest heavies, clashes as Brother Ben leans in from Los Angeles. Ben won an elimination tourney last week, beating Rosy Ryan and Kim Wright and injuring Hardy Kruskamp, leaving him unable to wrestle since. Referee Dr Katt Sirpolls to handle matches.

Juan Humberto Brother Hen N. We A Paul Jones Bolsh Hefner Frankie Freeh Jules Stronglow Juan Humber Brother Ben Los Angeles Juan Ben Rosy Ryan Kim Wright Hardy Kruskamp Blok Dutch Hefner Sing Katt Sirpolls Willl

Pigeon Racing Club Ends 1837 Series With Cherokee Race

The Hightud Park Homing Plecon club held a Cherokee distance race of 510,708 miles. First place went to Harold C. Voet with Aus 3T-HP 276 Blue Check Cock at 7:42:00 a.m., 1 hour 43 minutes. G.T. Haywood was second with AU UP S60 Eye Splash Cock, third went to Tole G. Vinok with Aust-HP 448 Due Check Cock, followed by R. G. insmelater with two chocks and hens.

Hightud Park Plecon Cherokee Oxir Anellie Harold C. Voet G.T. Haywood Tole G. Vinok R. G F. Maywood Toba Vsngmeister G. Fine G.winck B. Hitfeld G. Vinck Edward Ward Jack ‘Tierney Ho Moyer T. Werd Birday J. Haymond B. W. Tanhert

Payne Yellow Jackets Clinch Texas Conference Title

In Abilene on November 17, the Payne Yellow Jackets won their sixth straight Texas Conference game, defeating St Edward's 23 to 0. Stownwood placed fourth after beating St Edward's Tirors, while Howard Payne closes the schedule with tough matchups ahead. Austin College eyes a rebound at home as Nannie Baker leads a late-season push.

Texas Abilene Loward Payne Austin Yellow Jackets Howard Payne Frankegiving Dey Henne Lealen Soutinvestura Fintah Abead Bf Auntli College Midlirry A. QC Tholann Austin College Bt. Falward Ta Font Fron Beaanty Downing Naniet Baker

Ice Game Pays Better Than Baseball

New York sports note features Les Patrick arguing hockey offers higher earnings than baseball due to longer schedules and higher salaries. He cites a $67,500 salary cap for 15 players and notes hockey seasons span fewer games yet higher annual pay, with Rangers rental area context referenced.

Patrick New York Les Patrick Robinson Radigers Sage Les Ameren Caycer Amertei Damon Babe Ruth Lou Gehrie Treasin HS tYie Rangers

Edinburg High to Take Eligibility Row to Court

Edinburg High faces a court challenge over football eligibility after a protest linked to players Harlingen San Benito and Edinburg. The district committee previously nullified a victory and may pursue further action, with ongoing investigations into James Steel and other players.

Edinburg High Edinburg R. P- Ward Preston Edenburg Janttosuj Breele Ediburg Gie Harringen Benita Bob Ant Mulbrck Hits City Wenk Harlingen Liecht San Dennis Whelteys- Honor Presi Tsn Hidiglbiity James Steel Haltimek Ward Harl

Coach Eyes Cheer Leader At Millikin

Bloomington November 1 411 The ink refers to manpower as coach Harold Jonson at Millikin University warns a cheerleader to report for duties or be penalized. The issue centers on roster size with 37 players listed.

Coach Eyes Millikin Sloomington Fames Millikin University Harold Jonson Aratter Roy Dunning Jursey

Golf Notes in Anytown Amateur at Brackenridge

In Brackenridge city amateur event sixteen qualifiers named Otto Birkner and Keil Kurth top eight after Tuesdays rounds. Low scores include Ths A Bonthina 87 and Zeep Jordan 30. Thirty two players advance to the championship flight with 16 first-round losers creating a first flight. qualifying continues through Sunday.

An Mya Brackenridge Otto Birkner Keil Kurth Jack ‘Thurmond Wil

Oregon Boys Off for Mexico Game

The HU Military Academy football team departed Portland for Mexico City to play the Mexico Haly technic high school on November 37. The trip included letters from state and U S army officials to Mexican authorities, including one from Governor Charles Martin to President Cadengs.

Portland Ore HU Military Academy Mexico City Tor Mexico Haly Technic High School U. S. Army Charles Martin Catdengs

Peacock Beats Boerne 13 0 in Southwest Ace League Action

Peacock's Fowls shut out Boerne High 13 to 0, with Wednesday contributing an 18-0 context in a practice setup at Pescank Tuesday. Coach W S Cowell led the squad as Mumuid Urrutin hit both Fowl state targets while preparing for this week’s game against Anthony's.

Peacock Boerne Peacock's Anthony's Boerne High School Pescank Ivesday Mumuid Urrutin Couch W. S. Cowell

Nagurski Risks Wrestling Title Try in Los Angeles

Hyonko Nagurski of Minnesota, temporarily away from the Chicago Bears, aims for the world heavyweight wrestling crown with a match against former champion Den Dettan of Salt Lake City in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Chicago Bears Hyonko Nagurski Minnesota den Dettan Salt Lake Oily

March Duel With Seabiscuit Now Seems Sure

Los Angeles reports War Admiral nominated for the March 6 Santa Anita Handicap with owner Samuel C. Riddle confirming the entry. Seabiscuit, the Bluegrass favorite, remains en route to Santa Anita as both great mares loom toward one of racing history’s most anticipated clashes.

March Seabiscuit Los Angeles Santa Anita Charles Strib George Conway Strub Riddle

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