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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1937

Page

8

Mules and Woks Set for District Title Showdown

Ridney Lanter and Alamo Heights arrive in peak form for Friday night clash at Tech Field. Both squads report full rosters and no injuries as they prepare to decide the District 42 B championship with Edison and Fredericksburg looming as possible tie factors.

Tech Ridney Lanter Alamo ‘Heights Tech Field Alara Heights Edison Bears Fredericksburg Lanier Alamo Heights Trvin Martin the Heights Mike Voks Fis

Grumbles Low in City Golf Championship Qualifiers

Walbert Grumbles led Thursday’s qualifying in the city championship pall tournament at Brackonridge Park with a 71. Early pace-setters included Jock Pharmond and Ted Parks, as 70 golfers posted medal scores and 13 broke 60 strokes at the course. Other qualifiers: Earl Cobb, Benno Kusemberger, G. BR. Stewart, Billy Dodze, J. B. Chapman, Hummler Baines, HB. W. Smith, Loneale Temple, and I. E. Tolbert.

Walbert Grumbles Thuraday Hack Winferd Lee Brandter Jenior Uta Tommy Lawrence Lennis Wendlind Jimmy LaGombe Leroy Branton Earl Cobb Benno Kusemberger G. BR. Stewart Billi Dodze J. B. Chapman Hummler ‘Baines HB. W. Smith Loneale Temple I.E. Tolbert

Halfback Pete Great Guns at Auctioneering

In Spokane Wa on Nov 18 a 450 pound farmer nicknamed Halfback Christennen became Halfback Pete as he auctioned hats at a charity event. He used an ax on a hat block and then sold the remaining 360 hats for 8 dollars each. His shirt brought 60 cents, and he earned local praise from the athletic circle for his unexpected auctioneering display.

Spokane Wish Felon Christennen Fiona Eagles’ HN Pete Howie Cikristensen

Divorce Claim Looms Against Elwood English Dodgers Star

Elwood English a former Chicago Cub infielder now with the Brooklyn Dodgers faces a desertion divorce suit. His wife, a former model, eloped with him from Chicago to Crown Point Indiana on December 45 1830. Attorney John Sbarbaro prepared the petition in advance of a court filing expected soon.

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Cotter to meet Carter in Y M C A Class A final

Cotter and Carter reach the Y M C A Class A handball final after clear wins. Cotter defeated Radford Minton 21 19 21 19 while Carter beat Franklin Smith 21 4 21 7. Entries close Friday and first matches are set for Monday.

R. P. Cotter H. V. Carter Y. MM. C.A Cotter Radford Minton Carter Franklin Smith

Playing Shorthorns Lutherans Close Season

Sequin November 18 Fritz Lehnhoff former Seguin star leads Texas Lutheran Bulldogs against Texas University Shorthorns in final game for the Lutherans. Coach G P Kieffer’s squad posted 3-4 record this season with 83-58 scoring edge over opponents. seniors Lebhhoff Batey Hecker Diehel and the Haag brothers to end era.

Sequin Fritz Lehnaoff Seguin Texas Lutheran Federe Hildogs Texas .University Shorthorns Thura- Hay G. P. Kieffer Bulldogs Lutherans Texas Dub+ miles Cititan Rular College Corpus Chiristi College Cavaliers Nevet Tian Kieffermen Sl. Mays B San Béarcos Frosh Schreiner Brownsville Junior College Lebnhoff Batey and Hecker Diehel Thrall Haag Brothers Predericksburg

All-America Beauties Stop Blooming at USC

In Los Angeles on November 18, the USC Trojans face a drought of stellar backs as Ambrose Schindler emerges yet uncertain for All-America honors. Coach Howard Jones weighs Schindler against strong California rivals while Notre Dame looms on November 27.

Usc Los Angeles Willy Versity Southern California Howard Jones Trojans Uttle Jones Ambrose Schindlar Troy Iit Amby Schindler Brnie Smith Ernie Pinckett Morley Drury Nia Vic Hettarox Chapman Kenny Washington Oregon State Joe Gray Washington al Craver Southern Cal Notre Dame Jones Star Ohly State Severnl Tiny Rapiore Rastorn Plokers Taney

Humberto Triumphs In Wild Walkathon Card

Juan Humberto defeated Brother Ben in a furious bout at Walkathon arena as Duleh Hefner outlasted Paul Jones in a chaos filled show. Jules Strongbow beat Frankie French in a lopsided 1845 bout while the Spanish American league opens Sunday at Woodlawn gym with a triple header.

Juan Humberto Brother Ben Duleh Hefner John Paul Jones Jules Strongbow Frankie French Eacn Ben Rippen Joon Humberto Paul Jones-Duleh- Hefner Hefner Dutch Paul Dutebob Hotner Tuma Frankie Frendh Yowa Hari Savpolis Watt Jerfoonnner Span-Ams

All-City Guards Lead in Halfway Voting

Guards Walsh and Gonzales top the All-City vote through midcount, with Brackenridge and Lanter also leading. Walsh leads Class A with 230 votes, Gonzales sits in Class B near the top, while Councilwide voting runs through November 25, with awards planned for Thanksgiving week.

Walsh, Gonzales Brackenridge Lanter Johnny Walsh Merv Brackenridge Jon Gonzales Lanier Phil Scott Heela Tony Rodriguez Lanier Captati Breckenridge John Walsh Breckinridge Joe Gonented Phi Scott Tony Rodrigues Alvin York Fdlaon Stone Quillian Jefteraan Big Philippe Milly Crale Leonard Holfarnon Pete. Nay Inffernon van M Helte Teffernon Lidon Cullen Tradlemvinga Olta Bernhardt Aiton Wain Brackenriaga Elhn Friesen Eaveinh Filiwan TJ Eddlag Alamo Heigbin Ea"Cnirteat Em AMT bin Rotzler Alwine Aelmhea Ite Avner Bracken the Light San Antonio

Randolph Cagers Tearue Standings Wott Lodt

Forty-seventh Squadron faces Forty-sixth Squadron in a structured ranking update. The schedule lists Headquarters Squadron versus Second Squadron and Fifty-third Squadron versus Eleventh Panyl, detailing matchups across multiple units with brief standings notes.

Wott Lodt Thind Sauatcen Savademn Pirsei Souag TORY Weflmesay Fittysiind Sauadcen Guadran Randolph Eld Hos George Jgcca Joel Flanagan Hallle Staghy Blaventh Vernon Chistie Winiwars Kimmay Dengel Jacobs Finnagan Brown Stanford Bridges Carter Fuller Kinney Fricht Itil Boltenfield de Eker Feey Creaky Rust San —Pe. Dodd Seiys Hennig Moore Schoolcraft Whittington Boeds Toteta Ft. Christe Oean Walters Csc ' Ve Tanaeee Firat ' Ker Kelly Corporal Lestley Booth Longleymer Porter Hishtower Kreiner

Bird Dogs in Texas Trials Open at Hethe Field

In Palestine on November 18 4 spome of the world s great bird dogs including national Champion Ali Pilot Sam will compete in the Texas championship field trials opening Monday at Hethe. 25 dogs entered led by the national champion property of Jobson Evansville Ind Roy G Wel of Malakoff secretary and We expected the trials to last all week The championship stake carries a guaranteed purse of 1500 and a 1000 trophy leg}}

Palestine Ali Pilot Sam Texas Hethe Deer Jobson Evansville Ind Roy G. Wel Malakoff Whib

Eagles Prep With Light Workouts Before Turkey Tilt

Eagles coach Georges Forehand plans a light Thursday workout focusing on defense against Thomas Jefferson’s offense, with timing and passing drills emphasized. Most players are healthy besides Earl Bennett and others improving. lineup will bolster against the Mustangs while Brackenridge sticks to an open attack. Also, the city recreation basketball league meets at 9 45 am Thursday at the YMCA.

Thomas Jefferson Georges Inidga Eagles Eagle Field Eagle Willy Wis Mustangs Earl Bennett Birds Johm Hopkins Tommie Lotto Chapa Jefferson Homer Campbell Clapal Jeffs Fron Eagles Robstown Tech John Reagan Brackenridge Maey City Recreation Basketball League The

San Antonio Grid Elevens In Action

San Antonio grid action features Tech B and Engle jblé in district 12 games at Kerrville and district 43-B matchups at Tech field. Edison at Fredericksburg, Central at St Joseph’s Dallas, Peacock at St Anthonys, and St Mary’s University hosting Loyola in Eaglefield with varied kickoff times.

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