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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1935

Page

4

Four teams prep for major division AA softball season opener

Commissioner Dohnny Dynasmore will send Gao Antonio teams to open Major Division AA at San Pedro park with a ceremonial pitch by Lawrente Webber and Tommy Gish. Ceremonies follow the 7 PM game featuring Akers Funeral Home and others, as Liberty Drugs defends the final game at 10 PM. A six team Coast Softball League forms with Corpus Christi Robstown Bishop Kingsville and Alice signatories, Vic Cook elected president, D. M. Massie secretary.

Dohnny Dynasmore Gao Antonio Ace Dynsmore Lawrente Webber Tommy Gh Webber Gish San Antonio Plis Alamo Jewelry San Pedro Park Rosbstowr Bishop Robstown Corpus Christi Kingsville Alice Binton Dex Vic Cook Caller-Times Preale Dem D. M. Massie Cage Hanivarsompany Corpis Oliieti Wax Selecten Soltiall Pascvalley Mimmist Texas

Ranchito Invites Smith to Tourney

ARLINGTON Texas April The El Ranchito Pats club deferred Fort SI Okla army team 2 to 1. The Ranchito players are practicing for an invasion by a Mexican ear. Certain Texas polnist touring California has been drafted to play with El Amehita in the international class. His reply has not yet been received.

Arlington Texas el Ranchito Pats Fort SI Okla Army Thel Ranchito Texas Polnist California el Amehita

Racing Notes at Agua Caliente Feature Race Result

Racing notes report a spring meet at Agua Caliente Mexico with heats run in winter gear. Len Helker and Sweet Man rode at Santa Anita earlier. In the feature Women piloted the entries with Hauser of San Diego winning the day’s main event. The winner paid 27.80 for an entry.

Agua Galiente Mexico Insi Lirigibre Sulter Rao Len Helker Sweet Man Santa Anita Hencic

Richter Nine Tops Public Service in Split Amateur Games

Richter Nine beat Public Service Utilities 4-3 in seven innings with Stenbing Dee Dresch and Morris on the winning side and Adams Cartér and Butler on the losing side. In the 3-1 nightcap, Lyons Seifel pitched for Holland catcher and Gale Cornwell Steward formed the Utility battery.

Hese Richter Butter Krusts Public Service Utilities Hoth Stenbing Dee Dresch Morris Adams Cartér Butter Lyons Seifel Holland Gale Cornwell Steward

Indoor Polo Player Dies of Injuries

The Ridgewood Riding Club member Rutner a 11 year old high school student from Ridgewood New Jersey died after a spill during an indoor polo match in New York City He was thrown from his pony in the second chukker against Pennsylvania Military College and died yesterday at Jewish Hospital Brooklyn from severe head injuries and a fractured skull.

New York New Pennsylvania Miliary College Lig

Brackenridge Park Golf Champs Crown Three More Winners

Three more champions were crowned in Brackenridge park spring golf tourney. Lester Hill, A Daniels and J K Stark won flight titles with wins over Luscomb 2 and 1, Decqueray 1 up, and Bic Carley 3 and 2. Five flight finals remain, including Lapham vs Terrell. Tonnie Weinland captured the tourney crown last week by defeating Lieut. Ken Rogers.

Brackenridge Park Teumamiem L. G. Lapham George Terrell Tonnie Weinland Ken Rogers

Seguin Race Entries and Unreadable Odds Summary

Race card fragment lists numerous horse names with inconsistent spellings and odds, including Eunice 108, Bridles Choice 16, Rey Charlie 20, St hard 114, Verdan t Sun Es Sar Hector 106, Winning Woman 284, World Over 59, Fair Els 99, Observation 111, and others. The text is heavily garbled, showing multiple furlong and mile races with uncertain results and missing context.

Nile Eunice Stariora Bridles Choice Shee Sd Warder Fan Lookwratee Rcond Wich Tex Jel Davie Rey Charlie Towntall Rabe Ruth Crabhby Teante Hug Master Fally Youns S Furigags Snandwatt St. Hard Fair Els Observation Georse K. As Westy Yhor

Seguin Selections Turgoay Back in Fast Track Race

Seguin selections include Turgoay back in a fast track event with i Mokeul Bay Eunice and Skips. The field features Foane Feit Havis Dabe Panther City Broadmore West Fork Hector Verdant Viola cians George KE Thur Blessfield Herbstian Jevio P Golien Dim Blue Mar Beau Launla in a crowded program.

Turgoay Back i—Mokeul

Promoter Plans Unapproved Boxing Show in Grand Rapids

Promoter William Morrissey announced an exhibition tour showdown featuring Mex Barr and Wesley Ramey set for Wednesday night in defiance of State Taxing Commissioner B. W. Dickerson who refused sanction. Baer fights Ed Wilts in a four round non title bout, Ramey draws Roger Bernard of Flint in a 10 rounder, while Buddy Baer would meet Marty Nelson of Chicago in four rounds. Dickerson calls the plan improper.

Yi - Fight Commission Grand Rapids Mich Apri William ‘J. Morrissey Fils Mex Barr Wesley Ramey B. W. Dickerson Dickerson Baer Ed Wilts Crue Cago Negro Ramey Roger Bernard Flint Buddy Marty Nelson Chicago Morrissey Berard

Spectacular Motorcycle Spills Mark Weekend Races

A chaotic motorcycle race meet at a sandy track saw frequent spills and treacherous footing. Promoter J. Co and officials supervised as Tony Heye sparked excitement in heat No. 7, Rural Murry faltered in event No. 13, and a coin toss decided a fourth race dead heat between Wesley Neal and Grady Sexton.

Preyhound J. Co Tony Heye Murry

Tech Opening Plans Ready for Dedication Day

Plans for the field day dedication of the new San Antonio Tech Stadium, on the former Tech field site, are announced by Ciaud Kel Jam. Four high schools Brackenridge, Lanier, Jefferson, and San Antonio Tech will form groups to perform drill and flag routines, with Maj. B. J. Reilly in charge. After the ceremony, the four high school baseball teams will play a doubleheader: Brackenridge vs Jefferson at 1 o'clock, then Lanier vs Tech.

Maj B. J. Reilly Brackenridge Sis San Antonio BcHoo Brarkenridge Jefferson Lanier Tech

City Track Title Meet Sees Tragic End

In a city track championship final at 3 20 Monday afternoon the Jefferson Mus tangs were attempting to wrest the title from Ban Anam niga schools when a fatal incident occurred with Jefferson dying as the meet unfolded.

Thooas Jefferson Mustangs Sb Jeffersor

Weekend Sports Highlights From Avusta Invite And More

Weekend sports note highlights include Avusta Invite results with Grant Cannes 82 in a final, New York-Madiew world record style report, indoor swimming champions retaining team crown, a six day bike race victory by York-New York A. C., senior indoor polo crown won by York A. C. over Arquel, Cambridge ceremony at Orford for a twelfth consecutive cup, and other listed events with notable names.

Asywelsted Aveusia Sirasen Wood Ue Avzusta Sue Playausten Canquare Alanglun Grant Cannes New York Madiew York A. C Arquel Cambridge Ceremonieleat Orford Worthington He Cage Sam Atchezon Miami Beach

Women’s Golf Tournament Under Way at Willow Springs

The 1935 city women’s golf championship opens with a large field at Willow Springs. Local stars led by Mrs. Lee Wilson and Mrs. J. B. Tate contest the title as match play begins Tuesday, with finals Friday night and consolation rounds through the week. Hemphill and Schriever posted strong rounds. Wilson and Mrs. Hemphill figure prominently in the competition.

Fesd Willow Springs E. Dedd Roe Lee Wilson J. 8. Tate San Antonio Fiehters Tate Ranner Hemphill Schriever Noah Jow Gros Law Net Glenn Hall Eleanor Keiser Lonnie Wendland Brs J. Lee Wilson L. Darby Irs Lagerquist

Royal Sports Take Game in Round Ten

Royal Sports, last year's Intermediate League champions, edged Ferpetun Help Juniors 10 to 9 in ten innings. The long game featured multiple players with hits and key runs, including late scoring by Royal Sports and standout batters from both sides. box score details show the tough, tight matchup as the crowd witnessed a come-from-behind finish.

Royal Sports Ferpetun Thies

Quinn New Umpire Joins American League Staff

John A. Quinn has been appointed to the American League staff, succeeding George Hildebrand who retires after 21 years of service. Hildebrand leaves the umpiring ranks and Quinn takes his place at the top level.

Hildebrand Quinn Ghicago John A. Quinn Southern Association Unite American League George Hilibrand

Wood and Sarazen Set To Finish In Augusta Playoff

Craig Wood and Gene Sarazen battled to a 36 hole match in the Augusta National Invitational Tournament with Wood leading by two strokes after nine holes of the final day. Sarazen’s late eagle and strong shots kept the crowd engaged as both veterans pursued the $3000 first prize and $1500 winner’s purse.

Augusta Craig Wood Gene Sarazen Hoth Des, R.3 Brookfield Center Conn Gene Sarazen Tell- Fenith Wood Gens Shanstiwder Robert Tyre Jones Jr Jones Himin Butra Olin Duyra Los Angeles Motions Opels Chamninn Wer Henry Picard Hershey Penn Denny Shute Philadelphia

Span-Am League Opens With Close Scores Across Parks

Span-Am ball season opens as Jesse's Cafe defeats Hell Furniture 5 to 3 and Perpetual Help tops Ta Pe Pecan Shellers 1 to 1 at Van Daete Stadium. Elmendorf bests Elmenior Bar 16 to 9 while Cleaners edge Hi-De-Ha Knights 7 to 8 at Canacepan Park amid diverse lineups and three-hit pitching by Hernandez for Perpetual Help.

Jesses Cafe Perpetual Help Inlac McDonald Cleaners Jesse's Cafe Teat the Hell Furniture Wine Ta Pe Pecan Shellers van Daete Sladium Lulies Elmenior Bar Club Kunle Dharland Cleaners Hi-Dé

U S Swimmers Pointed for Olympic Tryouts

The American swimming authorities named four swimmers for the 24 places on the American team to compete in Japan. Jack Medica led the field with a record sprint, while Adam Klein and Peter Flers were highlighted as top contenders. Other standout names included Charlie Playten and Johnny Macioris as the team-building process moved toward the Tokyo tryouts.

Anl Boo Kipe Huth Yale Mie Japan Jagan Jack Medlea Beattia Adamh Kiefer Chicago Holden Peter Fler New York A. C. Star Charlie Playtenan Jim Gilbate Southern California Ralph Planagan Miami Johenny Macioris Danny Zehl Northwestern Albert Vande Weghe Paterson N. J Medica Real Star Mediea Tughusat Dick Degener Detroit A. C Lakeshore A. C Degener Medy Kiphuth A.A. U. Swimming Mamed Atl- America

MontreAl Maroons Eyes World Hockey Title Run

Montreal Maroons, back home after a four day rest, sat four games from the 1935 world hockey championship as Red Shirts carry the team. They will meet the Maple Leafs in the next game here Tuesday while St Paul Cardinals swept St Louis to take the Central league finalist nod and near Midwest crown. next contest set for Tuesday night.

Montreal Monttreal Maroons Husky Red Shirta Ahs Dian Nals Ramey Torcole Manip Leafs St, Paul Ancil St. Paul Mata St Louis Evs Tan Flyers Sunay Night

Western Union and Sayers Tie in Season Opener

Western Union and Sayers opened their baseball season with a 2 to 3 tie at Sayers. Both teams played clean defense with strong pitching as Heil of Western Union retired the first nine batters in three innings, and Sayers’ pitcher matched with seven strikeouts.

Western Union Sayers Western Union Wiities Bayers Ed Heil Western Aren Igiter Ebrikry

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