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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1935

Page

2

Arlington Derby Draws Expectation as 40 000 Pack Gates

Arlington April opening draws a hoped for 40000 crowd for the 1500 Texas Delay Derby. Bulstrode scratched. Roman Soldier leads a field of 13 with Heavy rival entries. Whizaway and Whiskolo show strong odds. Wright notes the derby winner will be the horse that beats Furfiber.

Ay Ray Brock Arlington Powns TNS Nate Arlington Hope Eternal Dark Woman Roman Soldier W. Sachsenmier Coheri-Miamba Hiajeah Woott Max Hirech Chicago Elwood Bach~zenmeier Phi Reuter Hob Lightfoot Pala Balaski Whizzaway New York Whitaway K. Knott Whiskolo South Gallant Milky Way Farms G. Woolf H. W. Fisher Joseph Widener Wright W. A. Jones Furfiber Paul Ketster Gress Rutt F. Fernandez Wise Furfibeels H. Dobson A. Richard Aione Eternal Kine Beuth Gatlant Whivzawar Ek, Knott

Hardin-Simmons Calls Off Meet

Abilene April 21 cancellation affects Hardin-Simmons track. Cowboys call off all engagements including Mardi Simmons meet and next Texas conference west at Georgetown. Les Crenshall leads youth track, 11.8 handicap, while Cranfill recovers from emergency appendix operation. Andrus in charge of preparations for upcoming conference meet.

Abilene Rusty Saburday Ann Mardi Simmons Cowboys Texas Georgetown Thacith Lee Varle Andrus Les Crenfill Cranfil Andris Cortferance

Dark Horses in Speedy Workouts for Big Derby

In Louisville at Churchill Downs preparations for the Kentucky Derby begin as nominees work out. Chance Sun tops early odds though many outsiders impress with performance. Notable drills include Razzy Avima, Carroll Day, Shaffer’s Whunee, Bob Boy’s Son, Direct Hit, and Bluebeard as 4200 Thoroughbreds train ahead of Latonia spring meet with prizes including a $15,000 Derby and seven $2400 endowments. entries close May 2.

Tob McCaffrey Diederby Carroll Day Mechan Brother Shaffer Wi Hhunee Snug Wold Bobboy Te Mille Conn Snythe Bronr Market Fairbanks Bluebeard Asi Bundey Maccow Natsemien Downs Latonia

Arlington Downs to House 17 More Horses for Spring Meeting

Racing notes from Arlington Downs report J D Mikel plans to move 17 additional horses to Alamo Downs for the 21 day spring meeting April 25 through May 16. He already has 16 on the grounds and expects to supplement with 17 more from Waggoner course headed by Gold Step with N Meritt riding. Sigman to sell 15 thoroughbreds from Arlington Downs including Whisking Sassenach High Cover and Home Work while Tate and Sigman end their partnership but Tate continues training for Sigman. Cisco Stable to be transferred to San Antonio, trained by P Pelleteri, racing at Alaine Downs since the inaugural. Alex R Thomas named director of personnel at the track, serves as secretary-treasurer. Ben Gersdorf in charge of garm en and program sellers. Roll calls for employees set for Tuesday. local applicants given priority for air cashier and seller jobs. Dadfield, a sprinter from Mrs Charles Grane’s barn, won a six furlong feature at Havre de Grace riding strong to beat rivals. Gold Step upset as favorite in Arlington Downs feature over a slow track in 1:10 2-5, paying $5.50 for $2. Market notes reference upcoming Kentucky Derby season and listed Derby contenders and future stakes.

Arlington Downs J.D. Mikel Alamo Downs Mikel Charles F. Henry Gold Step N. Meritt H. Tate Sigman Arington Downs Tate San Antonio Cisco P. Pelléteri Mittit Alaine Downs Ben Gersdorf Thovey G. EB. Evine Cneily Lary Fedtal Ltd

Thomas Named Director of Personnel at San Antonio Downs

Thomas, secretary of Alare dons, appointed director of personnel for the San Antonio Jhorte racing track. The venue opens a M day meeting Thursday afternoon. He gains control over about 256 employees. Roll call is set for next Tuesday after Thomas meets with Joe Bar, manager of the mile department.

Alex Thomas Alare Dons San Antonio

City Majors In 3 Battles

Richter's Butter Krusts and the Orange Crush Bottlers enter a three game Sunday card as pre season favorites in the City Major Amateur Baseball League. Richter's meets Sacred Heart Aces in the second game of a doubleheader at the San Antonio Air Depot diamond after opening games. First games start at 2 p.m. Orange Crush plays Brooks Field Fliers, who beat Richter's last Sunday in a single game at 1 o'clock on the Brooks Field diamond.

Richter

Amateur Ball Lineup Set For Sunday Games At Local Diamonds

Warlandale Achietics face Squadron 42 of Bellyfied at 2 PM on Barrett field. Rowley's All-Stars meet Hippo Size Batters at 3 PM at St Hedwig. East Eni Kats vs Bell Telephones at 2 PM at Tindbargh park. 20-30 Rifles vs Per petual Help Juniors at 2 PM on Sittiny Slope. Manager Chane Reynosa lists players for Saturday practice: Redritter, Gonzales, Medrana, Mencho, Aragon, Meme, Munoz, Garcia, Modesto, J. Teller, A. Teller, Prank. Royal Sports Juniura vs Lane Eagles at 2 PM on St Francis diamond. Tigers lost 13-3 Friday at Ceiling Garden diamond. Box score and team notes follow including Taft Tigers, runs, hits, and pitching details. Bell Furniture team to play Hi-De-To Knights at Concepcion park at 3 PM Sunday after celebratory party for Friday victory.

Perpetual Help Sittiny Slope Chane Reynosa Redritter Gonzales Medrana Mencho Aragon Meme Munoz Garcia Modesto J. ‘Teller A. Teller Prank Taft Tigers Uhiriy Une Royal Sports Junura Lane Eagles St. Francis Tigers Frigay Garden Tayal Kyarts ALA Aelilg A. Lkoslaty aAvider Wimyret Ermresh F. Ramiree Orlande Ramirez A. Demeda Frealan A. Sandita Cruz F. Muy x Puen Storia Pugh A Delvedo R. Byrom Eyron Ro Morin Ate Ramirer Ranier Mort Bell Furniture Company Wail

Fight results highlight college football prospects

In Fort Collins on April 1 Wilbur White, star halfback Tad State, announced a pro contract with the Chicago Cardinals for next fall. Nearby results show Gene Hien defeating Alland by decision, with other bouts listing fighters from Los Angeles and Syratube, plus mentions of various percentages and placings.

Drilas George Spliedere Iss Kaha Cita Buc Gut Gene Hien Nesmille Houston Alland Syratube de LeKevpe Los _Angeloa Fits Sopps White Fort Collins Wilbur Chicago Cardinals

Seguin Extends Race Program Amid Wet Track

Seguin increases to 10 races on final day with all original races reopened. Saturday starts at 1 30 to fit a lengthy program. Alamo Downs handicap tops the card as officials expect a large crowd despite a soggy surface and Friday rain causing afternoon cancellation. Babe Rul wins the lone run through the mud. New Saturday entries and picks by George Cabdell are listed.

Seguin Ap X Alamo Downs Werte Noah Babe Rul Ada Minnie H George Cabdell The Light

SEGUIN RACE CARD LISTS SATURDAY ENTRIES

A Seguin race program lists purses and entries for nine races on Saturday. Notable horses include Orange Belle, Southland Pal, Babe Ruth, Olg Sian Sunnie, Prrexeinu, Junior Seth, Nael'z Dress, Alamo Downshin, Athens, and Credit: Syxinm with various weights and claimed purses ranging from $75 to $306.

Orange Bellé Pour John Lip Stone Dottle Mies’ Grey Skipple Min [Tes Iit Florenteo Baby Fly Burse Chainy Jnc Southland Pal Bray Charlie Bonnie Kay West Park Kins Commander Alfred Bravier Raw Robert Bill Gay Mor‘time Talley Young Furst Clyin Inc Junior Seth Tan Cloud Verdant Kon Kieran Gir Birdie Wrack Betty Joe TO Bazar Sun Bros Teallnettlan Downfall Shandy Gall Purge Clzimigs Fx Gorlenge Fintolo Pate Nael'z Dress Observation Fasiout Svesty’s Lady Salona Bite Eang Starkist Alamo aHansy Ailtig Northvale Cordon Bion Yauon Til Animate Cohen X Shalt Claipy Athens Raze Lallipotian UI Sfea Infanta Bir Hector Comstockery Lion Calmcen Ys Wander

How About Mid-August Mr Foxx In Baseball

New York reports on April 20 17 James Bmaoy Fuss discussing Mr Foxxs shift to catching for the Athletics over first base. Managers note better form despite few games played this season and heat impacted performance. Foxx cites mental discipline and team guidance from Connie Mack as part of his adjustment.

New York James Bmaoy Fuss Fikex Allietics Las Fie Bey Gearon Foxx Hoss Connie Mack

Washington Death Tale of Korea’s First Ambassador

Yesterday's Explanations recounts the 1883 Korea US diplomacy with Pak Pansa named as envoy to Washington. He fled worldly exposure and fainted at the ship whistle, later returning to Korea after a tense stand by the king. He served months outside the capital walls before resignation was accepted.

Washington Korea United States Pak Pansa Pak Hin Omaha Hinree

Allison and Hall Playing in North and South Final

Pinehurst North Carolina April sees top American Wilmer Alien of Austin Texas clash with J Gilbert Hall of Orange in the men's singles final of the North and South tennis championship. The Allison Hall pair face Marcel Ratnvne and Laird Watt in the next doubles round, while Mrs Pent iipe Anderson McBride of Short Hills New Jersey defeated Jane Sharp to win the women's singles.

Pinehurst N.C Va—Wilmer Alien Austin Texas J. Gilbert Hall Orange Novetican Allison and Hall Marcel Ratnvne Laird Watt Gariadian Stra Pentiipe Anderson McBride Short Hills N. J Jane Sharp Pasadena Calif

Miss Jameson Seeks Texas Women's Golf Title

Houston April 70 Betty Jameson of and Dalits school girls aims for the Texas women's championship at River Oaks Country Club. Entry list under 400, officials expect late entries. Miz Dan Chandler of Dallas, last year’s runner up, expected to arrive with Miss Jameson as a top favorite.

Miss Jameson Houston Betty Jameson Nera River Oaks Country Club Manny Lst Runiner Tamorras Jamenn

Sandlot Baseball Boy Dies After Fight at Brooklynbrook

New York April 20. A 16 year old Jay Korblum died after a free for all fight during a sandlot baseball game in Brooklyn. The boy was knocked down but appeared to recover and went home. He later suffered a severe headache, lost consciousness and died from a brain hemorrhage.

New York Randiat Baseball Wittim Jay Korblum Davere

Tanforan Race Meeting Opens In San Bruno

Ten thousand fans are expected for Tanforan racetrack’s 23 day meeting opener in San Bruno California April 20. Weather is perfect and track fast as J W Marchbank, track owner, reports $100000 spent on remodeling. The six furlong inaugural handicap is cancelled due to few entries and replaced by a one mile luncheon. Entrants listed include Baby Sea CHE Piety impeach Little Son Mumsie and others. post time 2 o clock for the first race.

San Bruno Calif Tanforan J. W Marchbank Marchbank Sea Che Piety Impeach Little Son Mumsie

Wrestling Card Promises Violent Action At Walkathon Arena

Wrestler Cowboy LUELYETI is set to face Jake Patterson in a top bout at the weekly Promer Corey Galfiman card. San Antonio fans anticipate a fierce rematch as Patterson, noted as the toughest grappler here this season, defends against LUELYETI. The card includes match drama from recent bouts and local refereeing by Benny Atathis, with Jack Spurgin handling referee duties amid fan approval tensions.

Walkathon Cowboy Luelyeti Jake (Thunderbolt) Patterson Promer Corey Galfiman Lattich DeWestie Uet Ducal San Antonio Patterson Patterso Marvin Westenberg Benny Atathis Jack Spurgin Westenberg Patterson Amatet

Home-Run Hitters Shine in International News Mix

Reading reads like a jumble of names and teams, highlighting international baseball stars. The fragmentary item mentions Neerice Fridup and other hitters, with references to Cima Phils Way Watkins and Cantachy Taylor Careers Mk Moxrs, plus Athletica and Genringer.

Neerice Fridup Cima Phils Watkins Passayy Lether Cantachy Taylor Mk Moxrs Athletica Vinn'n ' Inion Att Ieller Genringer Rers Ted Phin GY Walee Dodaera Wakes Tay Keen Aie Athlyites

Kansas Relays Start With Strong KU and Olympian Presence

Lawrence Kansas April 20 former University of Kansas athletes and 1992 Olympic team members headline the thirteenth Kansas Relays. Clyde Coffman led a 16 runner field at the halfway mark, earning 872 points while Levett Burk of Oklahoma was second with 584 points and Elmo Wewés followed at 486. Glen Cunningham, now a University of Iowa graduate student, faced rivals Glen Dawton Tulsa Ola and Haro Manning Wichita as twelve relays and ten special events were planned for the collegiate meet.

Lawrence Kan Jim University of Kansas Kansas Levett Burk Urtveesley Oklahoma Elmo Wewés Cunningham Glen Dawton Tulsa Ola Haro Manning Wichita Star

Hot Contests In Softball Circuit Highlight Weekend Action

The San Antonio softball league produced lively games amid wet field conditions. Metzger’s Dairy defeated National Bank 6 to 2 in a pitching duel as Winters homered for the Dairy, while Summers Drugs beat Frank Brothers 13 to 8 on steady hitting. Goodyear G-3 Tires blanked San Antonio Drug Fidelity 11 to 0 with Steigler tossing four hits and three singles by Laturn. Presidents of affiliated leagues plan a review meeting at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the YMCA, with Go-Ritz girls’ softball challenging Lakeview Sports for a Wednesday game.

Pedro Park Softbal Metzger's Goodyear G-d Tires Sian Antonio Light Summers Drugs Virgin San Antonio West Hoshold Furniture Light Steves Thika Timmy Wilson Nero Gally Luckelé Ridgeway Nils Wilson Ward Hildebrand Hular Moths Cabida Kirktey Wolfshoht Metzger Fox Metzger's Dairy National Bank Tistleries Brown and Hurst Haley and Brown Frank Brothers Bests BMG Vooting Rothe Davis H. Vordenbaumn J. Sorell H. Boreli Reyes Maligan Prank Brothers Summers Rodriguez Mandry Estes Bradford Dietz Strigler Gooryear San Antonio Stelgier San Antonio Lofty Ball Association Allerna Menting WM. CG. A. Trayesses Commmisslimer Gohn &, Dunsmore Lwil Augj Gention

Meges Club Seeks Strong Rivals for Season Play

Mege’s Club, led by Meehan and Koehler, beat Pearsall 4-3 as Meehan pitched four hits and delivered a ninth inning triple with two on base. The Meges Service Station seeks solid opposition from San Antonio or elsewhere, listing teams Nueva Lareda, Sabinas Brewers, Taft, Benavides, Herville and Refugio as preferred foes.

George Meclson Meges San Antonio Nueva Lareda la Duntas Sabinas Brewers Taft Benavides Herville Refugio Paul Meredith Megga Servier Frio City Road

Birmingham Gets Outfielder Howell

Howell, Rose Bowl star of 1936, will miss a potential major league debut with the Debrah Tigers after a head injury from a line drive in Lynchburg. Released on option by Detroit to Birmingham, the rookie will rest two weeks and then report to Birmingham to resume play in the Southern Association.

Birmingham Howell Alabama University Debrah Tigers Lynchburg Detroit Bouthem Stira Sellois Barona Ab

Stanford Athletes Meet California U

Berkeley April 20 Stanford's track and field team, defending- intercollegiate champion, meets the University of California in the forty second renewal of the Pac coast's oldest track classic. The rejuvenated Bears enter at peak form with Musey Pollock, a jumper, as a possible exception, giving Bears a real chance to defeat Stanford.

Berkeley Call Stanford University of California Pac Pollock Mintey

Habitat Plays Dhanis Pirates In 1954 League Clash

The Sabbath Mustlera tackle the strong Dhania Pirates in a Highway 90 Baseball League game on Sunday night at eight thirty. Thornberry and Arnim form the local battery while Nester and Joe Finger perform for Dhaarals in a competitive matchup.

Habinat D'Hanis Mustlera D'Hania Pirates Ehmptony Highway 90 Thornberry Arnim Battery Nester Joe Finger D'Haals

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