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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1934

Page

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Severed Hope for Quick Baseball Aid in Mission Camp

Hank Severeid the Mission skipper scouts a lean infield with one youngster ready and two more likely to be farmed out. He hints at Milwaukee moves for Har Jen Clift and others while praising Payton’s spring camp show and Mills readiness. The Missions plan to face the Nanis Pirates after a mud delay with daily games against amateurs and semi pro teams next week.

Hank Ban Antonin Missions St. Louis Browns Bud Connolly Snd Mision I Pedres Severrid Browns Har Jen Clift Mission Thirdsacker Fimt Fitcher Elton Ollie Relma Milwaukee Ray Tormy Heath Payton Dixie League Bank Beverend Bim Harshany Harstany Hankacr Mel Margera Howard Mills Tefty Navy Sevyereid Mills Gexge Mills Nlick Wiltst Milter Abe Oll Honda Fair Grounds Nanis Pirate

High School Baseball Duel in Mission Next Tuesday

Los Iguays and Falftretas McAllen Texas will host a Valley baseball contest Tuesday afternoon as Les Jays Coyotes face the Fairieries Jerseys at American Legion Weseball Park in Mission with Coach Brick Uecker leading the Coyotes.

LA Iguays Mcallen Texas Ain Grande Valley Les Jays Coyotes Brick Uecker Faitueries Amercan Legion Weseball Park Mission

Race Jargon Heard at Alamo Downs

The article explains race terminology such as claiming and handicap and notes how these terms shape competition. It references Alamo Downs events from April 23 to May 12 and captures the crowd’s anticipation with the shout Theyre off as the highlight.

Alamo Downs

Fragmented Sport Page Echoes Confusion and Odds

The garbled sports section hints at confined play and wagering, mentioning four by four players, a 100 yard figure, and odd phrases about a horse and a tax-like stake. Names and clear events are unreadable, leaving a fragmentary glimpse of a game and audience remarks.

Blanche Sloan Widow Talks of Tod and Cash Death

Elder Blanche Sloan, last of the Sloan family, describes the deaths of Tod and Cash. The piece recalls Bonnie and leaguler days, the coast, and a garage tragedy as Blanche reflects on loss, hospital days, and distant fame.

Blanche Sloans Tod Cash James New Fork Bonnie Leaguler Famaics Sloan Kings Blann Sayre Braves Uxtay Riley Pieter Carly Romine

Bales 83 to Bring Horse to Los Angeles Meet

veteran horseman 83 year old Bales prepares to bring his mare Maudie M. M. to Alamo Downs for spring racing, recalling a career spanning coast to coast and a return to saddle after guiding the mare through workouts. Dirthmore Lad wins Deep Run Hunt Cup steeplechase opening the spring season.

Bales L. A BS Biles Alamo Downs Runa Almple Bates Betes Middle West Wlio Adurt Ataudie M. M Matdin Hales Maudie B. M Beles Evan Alamo Curles Neck Farm Paul Mellon Vadimrais Glote JM. Gould

Horseracing card notes multiple races and entries

A busy Saturday program lists six claiming events plus multiple races with horses such as Time ina, Beaty, Chosen Pal, Jennie Gal, Royal Pa fetler, and Lil Stokes. It notes entrants, weights, times, and notable horses across seven races including a cup and middle-distance sprints, with several claims and price tags.

W. Robertson Pal Bernine Wat Searington Thorntons Jennie Gal Coghill Erleen Bells teCow Abraran Royal Pa Fetler Pilar Switty Deepte Flaurning Sbu Syrarohs Caine Sureckel Aveardita Rachel Ero Annie Ormant Hen Kling Evdetne Afeiai Mian Rudeel Berenla Trvland Eiah Don Feenande Arne Pele

Arlington Entries Monday Races Review

Racing card summaries list multiple races with weights, ages, and claiming notes. Entries include Joe Gears, Overtone, Warpower, Pride, Trombone, and Cloudy with details on horses, weights, and post times. Weather noted as cloudy with rain possible after 2 p.m.. several horses listed with odds or numbers.

Suslones Suscial Welebis Filltys Snewd Thing Anatron Susie Eosanne Guetet Galden ‘Tip Rika Mise Angelo Tee Tee Ruth Ve Gay Deeswe Mas Dorie Kore Reproach Woxsoner Joe Gears x-Pauls Valley Il Joe Dun Chiefs Ranger Remmeon Flo Mt. s-Lawyer r-Stucy- Maria Thi We Ann Sue Terry Loy Rizla Weggover Eouran Ti Washer Brothers al. Jowantes Martin Barton Toya Pride Botsal Knight Mad Wind Fightning Roemontd

Bowie Entries First Race Results and Names

Washpay ba first race results list horse names and odd spellings with entries including Bao ER Weal ber 2yerpole furlbnes 371 Last Minute 134 Hurdy Gurdy 1 A Demon 11é Pay Back 116 El Meritttu Flack firltday 118 x Color Reaver 1171 mHamewh Anne 110 a Sirolfire Miss.

Washpay Ba Bao Weal Ber Furlbnes Hurdy Gurdy Demon el Meritttu Flack mHamewh Anne Sirolfire

Maiden and Filly Lead Derby Dope, Dope Charts

In a chaotic Derby preview, Maiden and Filly top the field as key contenders. Sir Thomas Shaw and Sir Tadinas dominate bets, with Lady Hasi noted as a strong favorite despite gender. The piece highlights Beamon and Whitney connections, plus a tense reference to recent Belmont results.

Derby Miia Hasi Heraby Sir 'Soomas Sir Tadinas Spp

Arlington Race Card Rough but Readable Results

Race card shows multiple thoroughbred events with mixed results across seven races. Notable entries include Blang 414, Patcha 117, and Brown Mitda III in early races, with various claiming and handicap features. A sprawl of names, times, and payouts appears, albeit with garbled OCR.

Tine E. Pool Munden Brown Mitda III J. Resch Ann Piping Hol Barney Allis Ogle Jor Grey Don D.yeerald Claiving Lizenverwony Maya Ateoran Avnaritn Forest Avenu Commaniman Remillard jAleorau Moraun F Yeandlard Claimng AL Tiana Georg Winters Piring Fortune Devears Ald Lieenberger Princess Zelda Vtavines Jean. Brown Donat Avstant Sun Worship Tempo Allen Cavenverger Gertrude ‘Reade Cerbon Cavebeck Lilenberrer Wee Dr. Freeland Forentl Shirley B

Tanforan Entries Tuesday Hales First Race

Race card recalls multiple purses from four to six events with numerous horses and weights. Entries listed include Taylan Syent jd Fandan La hites So Luster Kathe Balle Mikewy Rapid Mortgers All Braz Lan ira Serezen Enelia Pron Disbio and more across SIX races with $400 to $500 purses, claiming stakes, and various bids. Names appear with incomplete spellings and garbled OCR, but reflect a busy program at Tanforan on Tuesday with numerous entrants and wagering options.

Tuesday Hales Taylan Syent Tuclongs Fandan Lahites So Luster Kathe Balle Raye Crvetel Mikewy Rapid Mortgers All Braz Lanira Serezen Enelia Pron Disbio Eleiming Searald Agiss Tracer Euston Kildy Titan Gulden Jet Sunny Beak Rolling Wheels Harendi Furlinga Seleines Po Broadmoor Vermont Xalwaty Va A. Earold CIA Lowndrymnaa Ferber Aly Beance

New calf coach Glyne Probst named at Birmingham college

Glyne Probst chosen as new football coach at Birmingham college the University of Alabama in Birmingham region. Probst formerly led teams at other institutions and brings a strategy focused on offense and-player development to the program.

Glyne Probst Birmingham Ale University of Alabaras

Promoter Cofimim Presents Walkathon Arena Wrestling Card

Promoter Harry Cofimim announced a Wednesday night lineup at Walkathon arena headlined by Humberto and Scotty Dawkins with Dawkins replacing Glen Wade after a sore elbow inspection issue. The card features The Big Bad Wolf first challenging Sam Legs Lathers in a one fall defense and includes Cyclone Fox versus Tony Marconi in a separate one fall bout with two more matches to fill the program.

Harry Cofimim Walkathon Arena Juan Humberto Stil Wabesten Sa Antain Scotty Dawkins Dawkins Nery Glen Wade Coffman Rike Dulas Sam Legs Nie Maay Letders Securit Cyclone Fox Welgaing Tony Marconi New York Fox Marconi Humberto Carel W. A. Kins

Beeville Club Opens Season in Southwest Amateur League

Beeville hosts the Southwest Amateur League opener with Kenedy Ignite Sox visiting. Lefty Charley Suche of the Cleveland club earns praise as a key starter for Beeville. Contenders include Antonian and Belind infielders Gus Haycock and Jake Ril, with Ferguson or Fenner in reserve. Other early games spot Victoria at Cuero and Refugio at Woodsbarn.

Beeville Kenedy Sox Eternoch Ville San Antonio Charley Suche Cleveland Moly Moana Yaith Tetas Gan Antonian Belind the Bai Jtzex Ferguson John Fenner Gus Haycock Jake Ril Victoria Cuero Refugio Woodsbarn Refugia

Bowie racing results and mixed entries at Wiley meet

The Bowie event lists numerous race times and names such as Jonesy, 8.50 and 4.302, with multiple entries across racks including third rack Shon and Hyearoid. The document records payouts like 490 dollars and 800 dollars, plus various entries from teams and individuals, with confusing OCR fruits and many misspellings.

WILEY Jonesy Bergerisn Alco Brickvon Coarel Ininen Wream Shay Yewreolds Boon Averan Patchincket Tinton Chance Flight Gilde) Rao Manny Go Hue Herfwin Bonar Sassafras Whitney Pleuenea Bob B. Law

Exhibition Baseball Results From Multiple Cities

A compilation of early season exhibition games reports scores and key moments. Fort Worth Cats defeated Opelousas Indians in Opelousas. Philadelphia Athletics faced the Thities with delays due to weather. Tulsa Talons opened their tour with a loss. Galenaon Bucvanotrs beat an unnamed opponent in Galena.

Opelousas Fort Worth Cats Opelousas Indians Tavenor, Hrilles Walzamont Cain

Trojans Draw Los Angeles Attendance Rises in 1932

USC football attendance in Los Angeles rose about 17 percent over last fall, edging toward the 1932 level, with gross receipts around $19,000. The report notes increased fan interest despite tougher economic conditions.

Trojans Los Angeles University OF Southern California Trojans

Bobby Brown Draws Dunn Main Event in Walkathon Card

Bobby Brown of Wichita the Kansas champion and last upset victor over Milt Schooley and Jack Chavez selected for the 16 round Dunn main event at the Walkathon arena Tuesday night. Promoters wired Brown after a long-distance round of negotiations with Buck Weaver and Howley Brown choosing from finalists. Brown is 22 with four years pro experience and a hard right. Rivalry expected with eight round bout between Wild McDowell and Delt Hawkins. Hawkins, 150 pounds, a tough welter, fights here in recent years. A 10 round future bout with Tommy Monroe teased. a freak belt novelty also promoted. other bouts include Jack Flash Holdee and a Sunday workout at Kinky's gym.

Bobby Brown Wichita Kan Kansas Victor Milt Schooley Jack Chavez John Ford Wilson Dur The Elks Walkathon Arena Brown Ste Howley Brown Buck Weaver Oklahoma City Dunn Baybee McDowell Hawkins Yuri of Welters White Ouilighing Tommy Monroe Puy-eve Huner Buwr Ghica Salinge Tech Senor School Jack Flash Oghters Kinky's West Haiston Street

Aggie Netters Set for Rice Dual in Texas

Texas A&M tennis opens a four dual schedule plus the Southwest Conference tournament. Led by John Bendex of Houston, with George Cartaught and W. O. Wells among top seniors, the Aggies face Rice in Houston on April 7 and later meet Houston, Texas Loughorg, Baylor, and Texas in upcoming dates.

Aggie Rice College Station Texas Thomas Aggie Tennis Rice Thstitike Owls Hourton Wil Hayes Aggit Nethers John Bendex Houston Nul George Cartaught Galves Tom W. O. Wels Laredo Navoo Cheeles Dempwoll Cleburnn Bentley Cartwelkbl Aggies Vela Dempwolf Oihey U—Bann Ialy Oo Texas Loughorg Austin Mey & Baylor University College Listion Southwest Gen Waco

Sabinas and Richter Teams Clash in Sunday Duel

Sabinas Brewers face Richter's Hyttes amateur squads in a Duile heater Sunday afternoon at Van Daele diamond. Last game starts at 2 o clock. Brewers known around San Antonio as an exceptional hitter while Richter's star Kaener once powered Rice Institute. San Antonio Air Depot postponed its game to travel to Laredo.

Sabinas Richter Cher-Cnee Ferez Chester Smoxey Klaeker Sabinas Brewers Sempie Hyttes van Daele Dimond Pavey Brewers San Antonio Kaener Rice Institute San Antonio Air Depot Savings Laredo

Plans to Make Motorboats Exclusive in New York

In New York on April 1 a plan emerged to hold an international motorboat regatta, with boats limited by horsepower and length. The event would feature a Davis Cup style competition, with Palm Beach and Cannes as possible racing sites in March and August respectively. Competitors must meet entry fees and boat specifications, with eight drivers per boat and safety crews.

Fr Patrk New York Che Afold UC Maximillian Pulassi Yoursomtt Rupsian Army Coure Perhla Ceeye Raeling Dainson Yin Palm Beach Waren Bis Adalph Sorresses Byilsh Tateralional Motor

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