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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1935
Page
10
Bowling results show Hom End team taking two away wins over Ret Colton 'ores, aided by 829 and Si tops. Richter's Butterkrua defeated by 27 pins. Hightean led 405 in opener. Red Birds and Red Hirde Toe entries appear with scattered scores and team names.
Braddock, a light heavyweight, will challenge Max Baer for the heavyweight title in Madison Square Garden. June talks set a 15 round match with Aligi veteran from Jersey City, under terms likely finalized today. Ring officials expect a June 10 to June 15 showdown at the garden.
A quirky feature by Mik Beas examines unusual claims and oddities, presenting curious puzzles and surprising facts tied to the Believe It or Not franchise. The piece highlights peculiar feats, extraordinary talents, and remarkable odds across diverse topics.
The San Antonio Air Depot nine replaces Buble Service Utilities and enters the City Major Baseball League for the season. Sunday schedule changes feature Brooksfield vs Richter's Butter-Krists and Orange Crist 3. Sacred Heart and San Fernando host games. Air Depot plans an inter-squad tilt at 3 p.m. Managers urge early turnout. Sayers solicits a Sunday game at Sayers.
In Pinehurst North Carolina on April 13 08 for the first time in 35 years both the North and the South reach the final round of the women’s North and South championship. Victories by Missy Charlotte Glutting East Orange New Jersey and Miss Estelle Lawson Chapel Hill North Carolina secure the representation.
New York April 13. Jack Dempsey recalls Fireman Jim Flynn who died in an earlier bout and credits Flynn with shaping his career. He details a brutal early knockout at Balk Lake City, the 1918 return to fight in Kenosha, and how Flynn’s taunts spurred him to a comeback culminating in later title efforts.
Mrs David Spooner nee Elisabeth Cullug of East Hampton Ali ss famous Orientalist. She mastered 34 languages including Assyrian Arabic Hebrew Sanskrit Tali Syriac Avestan Persian and studied 20 others. She traveled widely in the Far East India and Egypt. Mr Spooner her husband, a scholar, discovered a Buddha bone casket in Peshawar in 1910. The discovery sparked wide modern interest.
Warming up for the state meet on April 27 Houston and San Antonio midget Mexico amateurs tag in a series of wrestling matches at the local Y. San Antonio parades three 1999 state champions Vic Sewart Johnny Miller and Dick Bandidee. Pairings include Richard Cruze vs L J Huliman and Luke Lyons vs Leslie Kelevan. Main event features Lou Beard versus Midget Mexico, plus bouts with Frank Inohar Ted Lacey and others. Promoter Francis Cunningham calls next Tuesday ladies night with no women fans admitted.
A garbled Seguin racing results list shows numerous horses and drivers across eight races. Names such as Moritz, Lady, Meta Ace, and Firth Horse appear with odd times and odds like 3.70 and 4.60, alongside unclear references to units and participants. The fragmentary text suggests a chaotic meet summary with scattered horse names, times, and bets rather than a coherent report.
Howell, the Fordham and Alabama athlete now with Detroit Tigers, remains in serious condition after injuries. Doctors report no operation needed on his face, with improved signs but danger of complications ongoing. Visitors still restricted to his bedside as nurses attend him. In New York, the Secatte-half burst led the New York Athletic club handicap team to a 12 to 8 victory over the 124th Field Artillery in a senior trip game at the Squadron Arena.
A national amateur boxing meet in St. Louis crowns six champions including Joey Bauer in 165 pounds and Troy Bellini in bantam, with others from Detroit Cleveland and San Francisco winning titles. The event tests potential 1939 Olympic contenders as professionals eye the pro ranks.
In St Louis on April 13 the Browns and Cardinals cut their series short due to rain and cold weather. The game was postponed, with further scheduling uncertain as teams await clearer conditions.
San Antonio high schools lead District 22 track preliminaries with 204 entries across 407 events. Jefferson and Edison cited among favorites as finals loom and region qualifiers draw near.
L A tennis stars from San Antonio helped Texas Longhorns rout SMU in Dallas. Weltehe beat Barr 6 3 6 3 and Pease won 6 0 6 4 while Walthall defeated Bogardus 6 0 6 0. Texas golfers also prevailed in Friday’s clash.
Texas A&M defeated Rice Owls 63 to 10 in Houston as Aggie runners swept events including the two mile relay and hurdles. Bil Wallace led Rice with a standout effort though the Aggies claimed most first place finishes and the meet’s overall victory.
Ivan Zaktaroff will wrestle Jack League in the semi final with Thundersalt Patterson and Marvin Wesenberg in the main event Wednesday night at Walka toon arena. Jack Spugin of Shreveport will defend all matches.
Hollywood gossip notes that Myrna Loy, famed for exotic roles, will play a naive small town girl in The Small Town Girl for MGM. The piece covers industry moves, potential casting, and other stars such as Lionel Barrymore, Lionel, and John Barrymore, plus Parson’s.
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