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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1935
Page
9
EL PASO April 6 Ins Manager AL Gang left for Mesin City with his desingdy vwelekt Midget Wolgast disgusted by the Juarez fan show. The midget says a woman on the street struck him with a slip, knocking him out and leading to an arrest. He vows to fight Baby Casanova in Mexico City.
Tank Severeid led the San Anton Missions on a three game swing in Mexico starting next Wednesday in Beaumont against Nevyo Laredo. Several rookies impressed manager Severeld including Mervyn Conners and Marzone, while Bettencourt and Mazzera head the outfield trio. The club plans a 60 day eastern tour starting May 14 and will ship several players to Palestine and elsewhere.
Cambridge defeated Oxford in the annual boat race on the Thames, winning by four and a half lengths. The Light Blues led by six lengths at one point, finished four and one quarter miles in 1 minute 48 seconds, at 30 strokes per minute, their forty sixth win in the series.
Fractured report describes a two game swing between Texas Christian University and Baylor in Waco with a Friday win by the Frogs. It also notes Texas Longhorns sweeping their two game series with Texas A&M, including a 12 6 comeback win.
At Augusta on April 6, Henry G Picard of Hershey leads with a 68 after opening 67 while Bobby Jones slips to 11 strokes behind. Jean Sarazen and Ray Mangrum trail by four, with Jimmy Hines and Glen Dutra also in contention for the $1600 prize as top professionals and amateurs compete amid a crowded leaderboard.
Galveston april 6 a long standing dispute among sport and commercial fishermen flared again as Galveston and Brazoria county anglers petition the legislature to keep West Galveston bay closed to commercial fishing. The house committee on game and fisheries considers a measure to open local waters to nets and signatures are gathered for a Austin appearance by the anglers and commercial delegation.
Jefferson sprinter Bryce Parker and Brackenridge, Lanier, and Tech athletes face injuries as finalists are set for the 3:30 p.m. finals at Jeftersand track. Bracewell, Dreiss, Pogue, and South linger with sprains and fractures. Preliminaries produced Jeffers gazers and Brackenridge led with 10 qualifiers, while Tech and Lanier trailed.
Amatuer baseball news lists games at Guadalupe diamond at 9 p m and 3 0 p m with Gonzales Funeral Home team and Novalitos Tigers. Selah Baseball seeks San Antonio opponents while Walter Seiler is contact via Selma operator. Sutherland Springs seeks 1 BP Sunday game. Tas boys want a quick home booking. Walter Hines reachable at Sinclair filling station. Harlandale Athletics seek Sunday game. K 0331 dial. Richter Butter Kusts and Pub Uc Service face off on Public Service diamond at 2 o clock Sunday. Byrnes named golf tournament chairman for West Texas Golf Association meet in Abilene May 16 39 with H H Ham as CI professional and Louchement secretary.
Arlington Downs April 6 program lists eleven thoroughbreds in the Dallas handicap and six Texas Derby entrants in the sixth race. Roman Soldier, the favorite for the 15000 Texas Derby, headlines the eight race card with trainer and jockey changes noted. Top weights loom for Our Count in the Dallas handicap and several entries including Hasty Glance and Galladay compete in the 1000 allowance event.
Mrs Jedd Roe is favored to win the city women’s golf championship at Willow Springs. She defeated Mrs J Tate in a one day event and, with rival Eleanor Keiser, tied for low gross at the San Antonio Women’s Golf Association Handicap tournament, posting a net score of 114 28 35 and places behind.
In College Station Texas Longhorns routed Texas A&M in the seventh Southwest Conference dual track meet. UT won 10 events and tied one, with Charley Grandson earning 12.25 points and Chink Wallender close behind for top UT scoring.
Postponement announced for Randolph field baseball due to wet grounds. Friday’s schedule disrupted with rescheduled entry and related notices. A separate classified item advertises a four room furnished house for rent at £25 a month, and a reference to Light Classified Ads appears.
In the River Oaks tennis tourney Grant Hurdles defeated Bell 2-sets to advance to the final where his opponent will be decided by the Hall versus Wilma Allison match. Earlier Hurdles beat Wilbur Hess 7-5 6-3 1-9 3- in a sharp exhibition, with Lamint halted by darkness. The women's singles saw Fumice Dein beat Kay Pearson by default after Pearson fell ill.
Travis Mason of Abilene Christian College narrowly wins a two mile race in a rough dual meet here. He battles a slipping garment, nearly losing control but steadies to finish about one second under the meet record as A O G Wort from Cenlia Teachers of Ede jmond, Olt officiates.
City High baseball opens Tuesday with two postponed games due to wet grounds. Jefferson Mines hosts Lanier at 4 pm at Van Daele field while Breckenridge faces Lanier and Pech Blusts meet Breckenridge Eagles at Eaglefield. Rescheduled from Friday. Director Claud Kellant confirms.
Open their home softball campaign against Fifck Cigars at 9 on Monday night. Nance Pharmacy team holds a practice at 4139 Saturday afternoon at Goncepelat Park and plays Good Health Tee Cream at 8 20 Sunday morning at the same field. Names listed include Eddie Howl Fi Cay for Joe Pedrosa Bob Outterside Boyd Crocker Buddy Frye Jules Burshardt Reavis Nick Otto Niet aki Peter Blewers BN Fartaasafo Georgia Glyens Melbert Roos.
In Ponca City, Luna and Dunn drew in a muddled Friday night boxing card as Gina Deeg earned a professional debut victory. Notable moments saw Al Elizondo edged by Michael Asteca in a three round clash while Johnny Dominguez tumbled from a first bell loss.
At the St Louis Relays Jesse Owens of Ohio State won a 50 yard dash in 5.2 seconds, tying a world record set by George Bimpton. Glenn Cunningham beat E Brown in the 1000 yard race. Indiana University won the team title, with Towagecord and Washington placing third for Saint Louis.
Castillo wins a 3 1 2 round decision over Cuban welterweight kayo Castilla at Augusta Maine Friday night. About 1000 spectators witness Castillo's victory reported by manager Nick Michalos. Duarry previously beat Johnny Farr Heenan Forlick and other foes in Lewiston style bouts.
Chicago officials refuse to grant permission for the film Black Fury despite protests from labor unions. The piece notes Chicago’s objections, contrasts with Pittsburgh and other cities, and comments on actors Peter B. Kyne and Robert McWade. It mentions Hollywood gossip, project negotiations, and other industry updates.
In Houston a tournament to crown Texas' outstanding lightweight boxers prompts heavy local interest. Astbil Howard Scott from San Antonio leads the field, with Hiquent San Antonio and Toots Basdata from Boston drawing attention as contenders. Scott wins a hard fought bout against Basdata on Thursday night.
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