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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1935
Page
14
In Paris on April 1, Georges Carpentier, the French heavyweight boxer, visits a fashionable dining spot near the Arc de Triomphe after a bout. He discusses a new line of cocktails and a shift from boxing to entertainment and food with patrons, echoing Dempsey’s fame.
Harry Cooper of Chicago led the $2000 Metropolit an Open at Atlanta with a two stroke edge after rounds, firing a 69 and 73 to total 142 despite a near rainstorm that dampened play. Henry Picard and Ray Marlin trailed, with Byron Nelson close behind. several pros and an amateur champion joined the crowded leaderboard as rounds concluded.
In San Francisco on April 1 the Texas Rangers lost to California 7 to 3 before 10 400 fans. Erle Fedtey Internationalist scored for California as Dent Smith of Texas endured a knock but returned to play. Next matches are scheduled for Wednesday and Sunday in a series between the two teams.
The San Antonio junior high schools track meet schedule was postponed today. Claude Kellam announced the new dates for the event to be held Tuesday and Wednesday, adjusting the original plan.
The article notes Texas camps and prep games across the state as teams, including the Dallas Steers and Oklahoma teams, prepare for upcoming showdowns. It mentions the Fort Worth Cats and Chicago White Sox arrangements, with schedules and anticipated matchups shaping the week. Numerous regional clubs and players are highlighted as they build toward the season, including mentions of Galveston, Abilene, and Arlington venues and players gearing up for seventh inning clashes.
Ashley Hillis a star pitcher with 26 wins last season is sent back to the San Antonio club by St. Louis Browns vice president K S McKivo and secretary Guy Airey. Hillis refused to report to the Browns. contract re-assigned to San Antonio while Governor James Allred will attend opening game. Pirates and White Sox planned arrival but scrapped games. umpires named for opening day April 10 across Dallas Houston Heaumant Tulsa and Dallas.
In a heavyweight style match aroma, Cox faces Pete Neba in New Orleans while Villa and Cox prepare for a Walkathon Arena night next Friday. Villa, who once fled to avoid a title shot, now sits atop lightweights, eyeing a possible summertie clash with Raney Ross if he defeats Cox. Wilson Dunn and Mantel Tune will headline support with a 10 rounder on the card.
In Dallas on April 1 Olin Dutra of Monterrey national open champion and Thompson Altatrylino defeated local pros George Aubach and Larry Nabholtz 3 to 2. Dutra and Thompson split four holes before the match ended on the sixteenth green with Dutra securing key holes while Thompson contributed steady play.
Alan Atlanta reports Jimmie Foxx chooses to switch to catching, aiming to strengthen the Philadelphia Athletics as they chase the American League pennant. He notes the shift from first base could aid the club’s rotation, with Foxx confident in adding power and steadiness behind the plate alongside Ray Schalk and the pitching staff.
Racing notes from Miami and Fort Worth outline the Florida Derby picture with Mantagna and other 2 year olds, plus Derby contenders from Mrs. Witt Page and Hardware Farm. Also listed are entrants for the Juvenile Stakes at Arlington Downs and nominations for the Dallas handicap, with multiple stable entries and favored runners noted.
A crowd of about 100 watched a dangerous exhibition featuring racing motorcycles and stunts at a site near Laglefield Sunday. Leader Teter attempted a car overturn and hurled his vehicle through a fence, escaping injury. Gamble suffered a broken collarbone in a head on crash, while Daniels and another rider received bruises and minor injuries.
Shooting results from the San Antonio Gun Club event note high scores by H. FP. Bhlar and Z. C. Pocock with 25 straight hits. New shooters included Peter Kunts and Mrs. B. H. Biers. Separately at Agua Caliente Seth's Pride won a mile and a quarter feature in 8:07 1-5, paying 19.40 to win, with Augeas second and Twisted Threads third.
Zoeller stable ships to Arlington Downs this week for a campaign meeting set to start April 28 with May 18 as a target. Johnny Zoeller owns the operation with horses like Seythe and King's Minstreey among entrants. Jockey P Petrella to ride. Zoeller’s past standout Tatante retired after a stellar 1934 season. Rose Leonardo and Miss dap arrive from Houston with others joining Oaklawn Park updates and Alamo Downs repairs ahead of Arlington.
A treasury department scientist led program shifts to saliva testing to detect horse drugging. Austinger, federal travel authority, notes limited state action remains and pledges cooperation with states in the new effort.
Pinehurst North Carolina hosts the 18 hole qualifying round for the North South golf crown. Players include former champion George T Dunlopdy and notable golfers like Dick Chapman Jack Ryerson Rey Lebehian and Howard Tygon as they seek match play entry and a shot at the title.
Dr Karl Sarpolis weighing 228 pounds will fight Paul Jones in the Watkathon arena main event on Wednesday night. East sensation Dice Raines meets Ivan Zakworoff in the semi final, while local Jack League faces Jack Nelson in the opening bout. Ticket prices stay the same and promoter Harry Coffman urges early reservations for a strong turnout.
April 1 1928 Toronto and Montreal clash in a Stanley Cup semifinal series opening in Toronto with a best of five schedule. If needed, games move to Montreal and Toronto for subsequent matches as the league crowns its champion. The Maple Leafs and Canadiens seek the title with strong regular-season form guiding the drive.
The San Antonio Black Missions beat the West End Eagles 12 to 1 at the West End diamond. Cappy McClufe pitched five scoreless innings and Joe Brown finished with one hit allowed, as the Missions dominated the game.
Local notes report a new mile race track planned at Exposition grounds funded by Widener interests with lease transfers from Timmy Hay Pat Dwyer and A Mobinson. San Antonio Missions send Buck Stanton Hal Wilter Charley Engle and Bus Payton to Galveston. money bets, and a push for municipal storm defenses linked to sports events.
Linus Wendland defeats Rogers 1 up after 48 holes at Breckenridge in a tense morning-afternoon duel. Wendland birdied the 17th to level, the 18th decided when Rogers bogeyed the 18th. Wendland claims the trophy as Rogers struggles with a late 93 in 18 holes.
Polo players from the Southwest meet at El Ranchito Polo Club in Fort Worth for an international tournament between the El Ranchito all star squad and the Army and civilian Mece team. Guest members include Charles Branley Tom Riley Horace Robbins and others with Cant Ceed Childers directing plans. Regulars listed include Cecil Guilders Dr Raworth Wives Hams A B Wharton Cladanes Starke and Bill Skidmore.
Kenedy White Sox defeated St Marys 9 to 3 as pitcher Casey left after an inning and Cosch Simms held the Rattlers to two hits. Simms also homered in the second for Kenedy. St Marys, hampered by a weak lineup, scored all three runs on Simms hits. Me Allen next Sunday.
Auto racer Onyx L C Bud Suavevey of San Bernardino Calif crashed into a fence at Ascot on Sunday sustaining injuries with hope for recovery. The incident occurred during a speeding exhibition race and was reported from Los Angeles.
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