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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1935

Page

2

First Distance Race Opens Derby Week at Alamo Downs

Ned O, in his first Texas start, ran third in the 1990 Kentucky Derby and now highlights a Friday program at Alamo Downs. A crowd above 8000 anticipated a strong wagering day as 57567 in parimutuel handle and about 4500 attendees reported for the opening. Favorites won early races, with Little Reich taking the six furlongs in 1:25 and paying $16.60 for a $2 win. World Gy er and Reigh Count, ridden by J. Buppy and Patsy Petreliz respectively, finished close in the day’s marquee.

Mama Downs Rinfiver & Jas Hestay Tauch Piutuel G Oliicils Treasury Plant Gan Bee Aitercance Pormaul Come On Wet Plane Double Dare Ben Dayton Neg 0 Captain Danger Comstockery Ned O Jalen Bioclaiming Company Little Reigh Recsily Fotax Fevorites Cire Hite Ae Topeka Sarazen II Bingschline Kingspon Mickson Far Frei Little Reich Zelding Reigh Couns T' Mariel Rashy J. Bupyy Na Ity Reigh Fla. Smith Hennah Anne Patsy Petreliz Reid Worle Gyer Little Reig

Allen Smith Races to Freeport in New Year Meet

In a chaotic OCR fragment, Allen Smith travels from San Antonio to Freeport for a race meet while local enthusiasts expect records and a surge of interest. The garbled text references Jamis Curie and Ushi, with scattered place names suggesting a regional sports event around New Year.

Allo Smit Mikine Ghatiris San Antonio Jamis Curie Ushi Bho Holes Antonivan Mourg

Alamo Racing Entries and Results Report 1935

A garbled racing chronicle lists Atsma Dayras Priday Aneil and others with times, purses, and placements. It notes weather cloudy track fast, various stakes, and multiple horses including Winning Woman Nyack and Barazen in claiming and maiden events.

Atsma Dayras Priday Cilraga

Third Race at Six Furlongs Purses and Placings

Race results list six furlongs with a purse of 800 and multiple placings led by winner Amelia-p. J. Buss placed shows, with strong odds and weights noted for several contenders. Mutuals paid. late efforts by Portfowo and Wastes Lady affected the drive.

Atarang Claisaing Trainetty Eishe Vaio Pinecko Easttogsport Nee C S. Kalghe P. J. Buss Jourdan Sardeen O. E. Sasi R Bergh Sia McCourt G. Bares Reaucverl Bmervelle If Weaver Calvert Wesiy Mardeile Saverenote Alluwinse Kinzspart Straiekt Ehow Bootteato Wesey Hingsport WESTE

Fourth Race 444 Furlongs Pure 500 Pur Zzearulds

Race results and betting figures from a long chaotic entry list show Pur Zzearulds leading pace early, Wisewr Uixco and others contending as final times and payouts appear in a jumble. Multiple names and numbers indicate a finish with varying placements and show wagering on Multislere F and other horses.

Clalealng Bart Wisewr Uixco Weiskline-atlas Cole G. BL Grvle Vetus Po Secoud Whisa Auarier Atreteh Abm Rickes Beret Anf Marcn Line eCisty Stabs EL Smuk Iki W. A Enuw Plore Seinay Caulers Siteel Uriog Seinny Warlock

Fifth Race Details and Uncleared Payouts

The snippet reports a horse race with numerous names and figures, listing placements and wagers. It mentions participants such as World Over-E and Anne-Hannan, with payouts including 26.00 and 20 yards noted, plus references to late claims and related betting terms. The text is fragmented and garbled.

Funeral Prietors Association Phire Esau Ker Wisner T. J. Mertell Owzes Eye Cray Aboe Anne Callar Bess Pitain Sirvteh Hannan Fretan Rien

Eighth Race Results and Notable Odds

Fragmented horse racing notes describe an event with times around the 0.28 and 1.46 mile marks, mentioning bettors and horses such as PAdar Wurth and Childerceiere. The text references purses, odds like 15.95, and a late drive, noting a winner uncertain due to partial readable details and several garbled names.

Ign Eve Serch Wiener Waoruyatn Atens Flanizan Alee Fe Hlseer Pal Shere-Nvaver Toske Eats Smith Boa Rae Ee Henares Aneta Rentive Ukihari Arts Savy Altmord Ff Padar Wurth Guystay Olepal Rr Childerceiere OitaIoe Bay Steree Great Phance Cine

Wildness Costs Cascarella in Dutch Dreadful Loss

MLB recap highlights Joe Cascarella struggling with control as he yields 11 runs and three homers while the Yankees surge to an 11 to 2 win. Frank Grosetti and Phil Meanywhite contribute homers and timely hits. Lefty Gomez sidelined. Cleveland, Chicago, and St Louis win while the Dodgers edge the Giants 4.

Joe Cascarea Lonnie Mack 15 Castarella Pitchediyo Gates Yankees Pasens Jor Ine Aing Frank Grosetti Cascavella Aken Yanks Meaniwhite Vito Tamalis Lefty Gomez Ostch New York Washington Red Sox Joe Cronin Mose Grove Cronin Reston Chicero White Sox Buston Ito Bt. Louis Ted Lyons Zeke Bonura Tigers Cleveland Indians Tunsi Willis Trudita Giants Phillies Jon Moore Iedge Brookigm Om Dachary Boston Dutch Leonard Dodgers Gubs Cardinals Chicago Cincinnti St Johnson Fage Pittsburgh Reliel Burley Bill Swift Chuck Thressen The Reis Tex Carleton Cub Pileher

Missions Play Twice Sunday In Texas League Action

The Missions and Dallas wind up their series with a 4 pm game Saturday after a Friday rest, while Fort Worth Panthers open a series at Tech Field Sunday at 2:30 pm. Business Manager Bob Tarleton reports acquiring a battery from the Chicago White Sox, naming Pitcher J Duncan Migney and Catcher George Dillhamer, and mentions 20-year-old right-hander Rigney in his first year in organized baseball.

Tram Wetsrouids Missions Dallas Fort Worth Panthers Tech Bob Tarleton St. Louls Chicago White Sox Tarleton Piteher J. Dungan Migney George Dillhamer Rigney Balklash Sume Mer Chicago

Lethers Returns for Londes Elimination Showdown

Sain Legs Lethers resumes tread in Londes elimination, facing Cowboy Luttrail in a double main event promoted by Harry Coffman to pack matches before Mar 18. Marvin Westenberg seeks revenge on Jake Thunderbolo Pattereai, while Rambleheld cadet Pill Sledge appears in the opener as Volle yers head to Houston for an all star exhibition game with the national volley squad and M.C. A. Disyers.

Sain Lethers Juan Humberto Walkaméa Arena Londes Cowboy Luttrail Harry Coffman Jin Landus Marvin Westenberg Jake Thun-derbolo Pattereai Pill Sledge Rambleheld Mip Agpear Houston Thref Saiz Anwnio M.C. A. Disyers National Volley All Gambia Pioureal M.C. AL G_ McGalloch Uaa

Standing of the Clubs Pridays Result

Incomplete sports notes show several matchups with weather delays including Dallas at Sonantoma Fort Worth at Beaumont Gatahama City at Calverton Tulsa at Mouston and other scattered lines. Names appear distorted like Bert Wood Benemont Dklatens City, Brooklyn and Philadelphia with unclear scores and locations.

Dallas Sonantoma Fort Worth Beaumont Gatahama City Calverton Tulsa Mouston Rin Bert Wood Benemont Dklatens Galveate Dallay al

Baseball and league matchups clutter May schedule notes

A scrambled recap lists American League and Association games for May Saturday across multiple venues. Entries mention teams such as Washington, New York, Philadelphia, Palatine, Birneissa, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Toledo, and Indianapolis with partial scores and lineups, interspersed with league headings and fragment details from various cities and matchups.

Blinkered Odds figures from Alamo Downs racing scene

At Alamo Downs nine of sixteen top favorites have won this winter, with Blanhee the only favorite to miss. Jockey Pred A. Swithh reported Blweber mishandled at start as Patrol Judge Frank Otis noted. Ned Merritt leads the rider standings with four points, while owners from Dallas seek entries, and wagers surged in the hot daily double pool.

Bill Pred A. Swithh Aloo Downs

San Antonio Mat Stars In Houston Eight Wrestling Meet

San Antonio will enter eight wrestlers in the state meet in Dallas Saturday afternoon. Led by former champions Johnny Miler and Dhek Sindlidee, the squad departs Friday. Local entrants include L. D. Hoffman 118 pounds Fugeite Regriolas Letotn KF Miller 123 Dick ganaidar Pat Forrester 145 Tom Williams 180 W Cavassugh 163 Vic Cowart, a former plate champ, will be unable to accompany the team.

San Antonio Houston Dallas Johnny Miler Dhek Sindlidee Tocn Fort Worth Alles L. d. Hoffman Poufids Fugeite Regriolas Miller Dick Ganaidar Feoach Pat Forrester Tom Williams W. Cavassugh Tr Larey Vic Cowart

Special Race at Dog Track at All-Texas track

A special quarter mile dog race is slated for Saturday night at the All-Texas Racing association track. Top runners Eve, Royal Buck, Yellow Combs and Howe Lad are set to race in the feature event amid rivalry. Friday’s close finish saw Sad Bam, You Girl, and Colored Boy in a tight order as judges deliberated for a long session.

All-Texas Racing Association Eve Royal Buck Yellow Comls Howe Lad Shey Sad Bam You Girl Colored Boy Galshing

Races and Horses in a Crowded Field Notes

A fragmented listing of horses and entrants with scattered names and odds across multiple race names and distances. Notable entries include Dante Sona, Sundown Slim, Dayhrenk, Popeye, Wild Honey, and Blond Hazard among many others, with unclear geometries and inconsistent spellings throughout.

Dog Selections Saturday Night Race Card

A list of horse names and handlers appears for a Saturday night dog racing event. Included are Jaraine Eloise Time Maker and many others such as Dir k Det Ray Vom Brow n Sad Sem Tol Meany Drilling Breeze Marshall Srniz Pela Ribbon Sundown Slim Mutt Hawke Wild Honey Boo Paloaks Bond Hazard Filnnei Ray Lanaview Law Yolow Colly Eve Twyst Buer woo Boy Bait Tattle Raphi Ir Raso Red Oak doorly Sac.

HACEN Jaraine Eloise Time Maker Dirk Det Ray Vom Brown Sad Sem Tol Meany Drilling Breeze Marshall Srniz Pela Ribbon Sundown Slim Mutt Hawke Wild Honey Boo Paloaks Bond Hazard Filnnei' Ray Lanaview Law Yolow Colly Eve Twyst Buer Woo Boy Bait Tattle Raphi Ir Raso Red Oak Doorly

Derby entries in races at Louisville

Eleven starters are booked for the 2500 Clark handicap at Churchill Downs. The field includes two Derby eligible horses from the Milky Way stable, South Gallant and Blackbider. A Cherokee Purse for 1 year olds attracts ten other Derby hopefuls among 43 entries.

Lowisville Churchill Downs Aomile Milky Way South Gallant Blackbieder Charles Hamsworth Chance Sun Joseph Wideners Waren Wright Nellie Flag E. D. Shaffer Ft. Barnard Rob Fairebank Bluebeard Chants Sun Louisville Nation Wide News Bureau Inchang

Daily Grandstand Track Meet Results Report

Race card chaos lists multiple events with misread names and times. Notable entries include Sesto aaults and Honor Bikeie Drive, plus BOW and various horses with odd prices. The page records ninth race hurdles and other sprints with unclear placements and numbers.

Delax Boy Valley Bar Panter Lady Havant Blur Fay Tot Moana Mise Rently Itis Tihilleeaor Kozie Girl Deni Poy Blur Clow Ae Gate Bauty Tasehy Air Tatil Blond’ Haart Air Vin Dallas Ring Magler Pann Tenree Chief Hurdle Favet Light Peg'n 'Vaddy Hier Alan Ran

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