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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1935

Page

6

Babe Ruth Returns to Polo Grounds with Nervous Swing

Edward J. Neil reports Babe Ruth, back with the Boston Braves, fails to homer in his Polo Grounds return as Giants and crowd greet him with high hopes. Ruth grounds out after four swings, cites a cold and leg pain, while the Braves lose to the Giants in a tense, star-studded opening.

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Goats, Managers, and Partridges Highlight Local Sports Row

In a rambling sports page fragment Attar of Roses and other goats are cited as the opening feature at Alamo downs while Byrpe James nears a Dallas Steers exit. The piece notes Ralph Chengs boxing match plans, a Chinese welcoming tale, and farm birds expansion by Jack Gordon’s team as local sports and betting factions jostle for attention.

Alamo Downs Jos Jack Sardon Bob Wi Chub Gomel Medina Frio Atascosa Wilkan Ganwales Gundalung Jack Gordon

Missions Game Ends With Frail Offense and Double Plays

The Missions and Indians battled with late scoring chances as both squads produced highlight reels of fielding. Key moments included double plays by the Russians in the early frames and a late-r inned defense that shut down scoring. final bullpen work by Moffett closed the game after a sequence of walks and sacrifices.

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Tome Run Hitters

Hx International News Service reports Therna homers and Camilli and others for multiple teams. Names appear garbled: Philies, Braves, Cubs, and Giants listed with players like Jordan, Byrd, Hariett, and Croseatl amid unclear lineups and misspellings.

Hx International News Service Therna Camilli Kindzere J. Oore Phils Cineilo Barleil Giantagam Braves Terry Glante Jordan Miaviary Byrd Rete Hariett Cubs Croseatl Famke Teun

Tech in Lead in High Race at City High School Baseball

The 84n Attonto Tech Batteloes defeated the Sidney Lanier Vaks 14 to 1 to hold the undisputed lead in the city high school baseball league. Tech pitcher Valdemar allowed five hits, while Jefferson Mustangs beat Brackenridge Engies 6 to 2 with Mangon homering in the sixth.

Attonto Tech Batteloes Sidney Lanier Vaks Valdemar Tech Jefferson Mustangs Brackenstige Engies Mangon Techsheristap McMahon Vokts Gembos Aj Enror Bena Rhe. Jefferson Brackenridge Fritsch Palmer Kraus Draper I Tech Dante Ca Minox Bas Emor Tuett Garris Sehomedad Hs Oolta R Sfor Sultgerd aCestenen Tefald Sisaz i

Boxing card results from Cleveland and beyond

A cluttered fight results list shows multiple bouts with winners and locations. Names include Benny Ine, Henry Palmer, Billy Tresser, Hillard Fann, Carmen Barth, Chuck Heftner, Yammy O'Dell, Charley Retzlaff, Jack Roper, and Gardova among others with cities like Cleveland Newark Denver Akron Stockton and Duluth.

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Brooklyn Dodgers Lead National League With Big Win

The Brooklyn Dodgers dominated the Phillies 12 to 5 at home, seizing undisputed first place behind early homers by Frey and Cuccinello and strong defense. Casey Stengel’s managing style drew attention as the Dodgers piled up 13 hits and four pitchers were roughed for doubles plays and runs. The Cardinals and Giants inched to second and third as Boston split a doubleheader, while the Yankees fell to the Red Sox in a tight 7-4 battle. The day also saw Reds edge Pirates and Indians beat Browns, with Detroit’s Mor gan delivering a late errorless inning for a 7-2 win over Chicago.

Uigher Breetee Beotesards Glefits Tanager Babe Parry Terry Mark Locente Excend Hid John Moray Chong Cunningham Tully Cui Hingham Cui Bingham Olilther Associated Press Brooklyn Dodgers Dodgers Casey Beengels Airis Storgel Mien Yeaterday Phillies Uret Frey Tony Cuccinello Dolph Oattilli Johny Moore Paillies Eric Dutch") Leonard Bill Clark Dazzy Vane St. Louis Cardinals New York Giants Chicago Giants Babe Ruth Boston “Braves Mel Olt Roth New York Is Breves Polo Grounds Pittsburgh Tony Freitas Cincinnati Reds Rex Baster Red Sox New York Yankees Ren Rulting Jenny Murphy Boston Joe Vosmik Cleveland Indians St. Louis Browns Indiana Chester Morgan Detroit Tigers San Antonio Suns Hehind Gambones Washington Ae Paradelphia Athletics

Page Takes Lead in Junior League Baseball at Conversion Park

Page surged to the division lead in the junior high school baseball league at Conversion Park on Tuesday afternoon, Irving suffering seven errors as Janowski and Wall were held to five hits. Gogrive and Riteo produced solid hits for the victors while Brown starred for the lasers.

Page Irving Concepsion_park Turaday Tac Insers Janowski Wall Gogrive Riteo Brown Lasers

Dolph Camilli Seen as Ruth Ruth’s Successor in Baseball

New York April 24. Dolph Camilli of the Phillies, first baseman, has sparked talk he may succeed Babe Ruth as baseball’s top slugger after belting six homers in nine games this season. Phillies manager Jimmy Wilson helped shape Camilli’s stance, boosting his power. rivals claim he could become the league’s leading homer hitter this year.

Terry Glavils Tallan Eho Jimmy Wilson Phils Camille Jimmy Dolph

Standings Incomplete With Wed Games Across Leagues

Wednesday schedule shows Oklahoma City and Tulsa making showings while Houston and Dallas host with Fort Worth and Cleveland noted. Teams such as New York, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis appear in various matchups. rain delays and postponed games are reported with scattered club names and players.

Hosten New York Philadelphia Brooklyn Pittsbrady Cincinnati Chicago St Laws

Dallas Lions Rally In Extra Inning Baseball Thriller

Dallas and Galveston split a marathon 12 inning game with Dallas prevailing 8 to 5 in the final frame. James English Chamberlain and Fausett starred for Dallas while Nelson and Gibbs hurled for Galveston. Scoring centered on late innings including two-run rallies altering the lead before Dallas sealed the win.

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Amateur Ball Managers Plan Thursday Practice at Concepcion Park

Amateur ball figures outline Allen Neal of the Orange Geush Bottlers arranging practice for all Mi ehrs at 5 o'clock Thursday afternoon at Concepcion Park. The Hippo Size Bottlers eye four games Sunday with a win over a Tor a or a possible nod to dawn team. Frank Mariner listed at Fedak FP for contact. Cibolo Butts defeated Converse 13 to 1 with Eckhert homering in the seventh for Converse’s lone run. Rawe Kriewald and Schrather contributed two hits in five plate appearances. Perpetual Help Juniors and Lott Grocers scheduled 10 o'clock Sunday at Sunny Slope. Jesse's Cafe team reserved Concepcion Park Diamond Ho 1 for 5 o'clock practice Wednesday evening. St Peter and Paul Parish of New Braunfels rolled Seisulrers in season opener at Selma.

Allen Neal Concepcion Pars FP. E. Mueller Cibolo Butts Converse Eckhert Rawe Kriewald Schrather Butts Douties

Jeff Davis High enters Fiesta de San Jacinto track meet

Jeff Davis High of Houston joined the Fiesta de San Jacinto track meet entries today alongside Corpus Christi, Bandera, New Braunfels, Lufkin, Harlingen and Poteet. Colleges sending entrants include St Edward's, Westmoreland, Schreiner, UT freshmen, and Saint Martins. Additional entries expected from Dallas and San Jacinto High.

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