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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1935

Page

7

Drake relays thrill Texas squad in dramatic showdown

Thousands watch as Milo Hep backs Jack Rand fall short of Drake record by two inches in a dramatic finish. Texan sprinters, led by Chek Wallendar, storm to a split-second win over Iowa’s Milo relay and Jesse Owens shatters several Drake marks. Owens ties the 100 yard dash record while California’s one mile relay barely misses the meet standard.

R Des Moikes Dstrsi Midwest Milo Hep Jack Rand San Diego Mack Rand University of Texta Chek Wallendar Winnie Iowa Chaimpion Jesse Owens Wambu Drake Samurh Celay Merchant Glen Nawser Oklahoma Cunningham Woris Drakes Park Duda Vejar Outig Lavalle Owens Ohio Elate Ows Panther Aawa

Softball Report From BERAVILLE and Sunday Schedule

Softball action in BERAVILLE featured a smooth mound performance by Granex for the Wolfmiller Rak and Morgan stood out. The Sunday School Softball League announces next week’s schedule and invites girls teams to contact President Jack Watts for the Friday night opening at Lions field amid mixed men and women divisions and upcoming practice details.

Beraville Granex Wolfmiller Morgan Ford Crew le Damage Stert Sune Day Aight St Lions Buntay Jack Watts Runvbey

Texas Stars in Matches at Olmos Tennis Club

Four University of Texas tennis stars will appear in an exhibition at the Olmos tennis club in San Antonio. Longhorns Larl Smalley and Leo Brady are slated for singles and doubles with Martin Buxdy and Bertram Weltens set for the other events. Brady fills in for Wilbur Hess of Rice, and Smalley and Brady are top doubles teammates. Brady is a former state high school champion and twice Southwest Conference runner-up.

University of Texas Longhorn Onto&down San Antonio Bertram Weltens Antonio Martin Buxdy Texas Larl Smalley Leo Brady Olmos Brady Wilbur Hess Rice Institute Smalley Charpin

District reforms debated by Texas high school coaches

In Fort Worth on April 27 Texas high school football coaches association members plan an Austin meeting next Friday to discuss possible statewide redivision of districts. President E Shotwell presides with League rules to be reviewed by Director Roy Henderson at 7 30 am.

Coaches Fort Worth Texas Austin 2 .E. Shotwell Roy B. Henderson

35 000 Watch Relay Races in Penn Meet

Michigan State speedsters blaze an unbeatable path to four mile relay crown as the annual Penn relay carnival closes before 15 000 fans. Top marks include 40 yard dash, 400 yard relay, mile events and field events with teams such as Columbia, Maryland, Manhattan, and Temple setting notable marks.

Philadelphia Apel Michigan State Franklin Feld Jack Torrakey Tweele Pen Go Jumbia Columb Nia Marylad Manhattan Lewislann State Michigan Rulace Peacock Tempie Keith Brown Ale Don Eler Motre Dame H. M. Gittle Wiliam and Mary Bulack Peacock Temple Scott Cornell and Threadgill Luton Kishon Bates Anton Kishon Glenn — Hardin Louisiana Slate Hop Skip Jemp Kelhan Blair Louisiana State

Texas Near Cinch in Baseball Race

Texas Bears virtually cinched the 1995 Southwest Conference title with a 10 to 3 win over TCU. Dick Midkiff pitched well and Texas backed him with a fourth inning home run. Darrel Jester struggled for TCU as the Frogs fell behind.

Texas Austin Billy Disch Texas Bteers T. GC. U. Horne Frogs Dick Midkiff Sands Cient Darrel Frog Iurler Ind Gateway Eoskina

Trackside Tales and Bets At Week That Opened

Blinker Bill plans a track outing with his lady on ladies days behind officials’ gate. Chance View by Woodward and Smith bidder Flanigan eyed as Derby candidate. War transfer odds draw $3 21.20 and Belbiam’s late charge feats crown seventh race. Track officials report early losses yet confirm optimism for two-day opening and standings updates.

Bill Thorne Jace C. Flanigan Woodward and Smith Stable Saturda Chance View Flanigan Ghorehill Downs Leasville Figmigan Wis

Alamo Harness Race Notes From Alypia Towns Meet

Race results from Alypia Towns on a Saturday show a fast pace with a purse of 4500. One year old starters and multiple handlers like J. We Fuss Ville and WEE figure in the card. Golden Yip and Lepidus appear among paying horses with detailed placings and times noted amid the garbled OCR.

Rina Walie Wenk Wihuce Oh Claptian-Stenns J. We Fuss Ville Halt Atretch Dinish Jiorss WEE Jorker T. Parker Bunington Woodwart-smith EL Caltabin W & Gillen Osseg State Bcy Aiowanta Byathacin Alaington Rominy

Second Race at 644 Furlongs Improves Verdant Song Victory

In a tight finish at 644 furlongs, Verdant Song overtook rivals late to win. Our Pride and Verdant Song vied for place with Verdant Song finishing ahead as Tollie Young faded. Apprentice allowance noted and racing details show Tallis Young and Mutuels listed among participants.

Yusse Fou Sram Wen Uluce G. Ny John Lover Fuueth Wee BP Aay Ag de Howards Ltd Mochamt Son—F. Oliver Talls Young Ebow PRUNE Tullin Young Odifiniyh Cane Tollie Young Shawad

Fourth Race at six furlongs yields tight finish drama

In a crowded six furlong race, Tocaya capitalized from the stretch to dominate. Benefit and Chewswell trailed as the crowd watched a chaotic field with several claimed horses and corrected weights.

Fifth Race Results and Confusing Purses at Russell Course

Report covers fifth race for older horses at Russell Course with purse details and a chaotic set of notes. Mentions winner GB, trainer J. L. Sitel Valve, times and fractions, betting payouts, and multiple horses with uncertain spellings such as Earth Shar and Mutvels. Also includes sixth race notes for a mile and 70 yards with payout details and finish order, plus scattered comments on horses and near-voice OCR errors.

Russell Course Clelstns Taina Klik Bleck Tonty-Dragoel J. L. Sitel Wbretch Finte Tag Grner Anekey HE. Ewing Aereite Beth Shabee Caetus Stable Duke W. Poles M. Vehert Passevach B. Sistan J. D. Upkay Wesc Wees F. Weezlin Weroahdex Thies Gay Fale Fale Weenl4 27 2 B S FS 3 Voucher 8249 Aducky Gaile—J. Wels J Ty Dburay Alowanee Hetty Wee Brlifiac Tuge Mutvels Gad Snow Ryu Arty

Horse Race Report: Eight Race At The Track Headlines

A crowded mile and a quarter eighth race produced a chaotic finish with winner Men By DW ahead of LeBlroy and others. Times show 2:16 final, purses listed 40, 50, 15 with numerous odds and horse names scattered amid the chaotic OCR read.

Yast Dod O. EB. Ewins Oh Gwendola Bix C. X. Inge B. Edwards Atton Lady Trost H. Moore J. WH. Tate Ay . Boucher Arvind Swat Ott Arentan LeBlroy Fouerd Nuarter Teuh Steeney Poole Rami Hornamies Lace Coma Pee Wang Nantes

Starter’s Crucial Craft at the Racecourse

Joe Nelson, Alamo Downs starter, supervises seven to eight races daily. He maintains horse profiles, notes each horse’s breaking tendencies, and classifies entrants to gauge bad and good ones. The job hinges on deep knowledge of horses, stalls, and starts to minimize errors and keep racing fair.

Joe Nelson Alamo Downs Naper Saya Nelson Nelson Radi Harry Mostison Slayter

Alamo Downs Meet Notes and High Payouts

A detailed report from Alamo Downs describes the final races with Mynah, Blessered, and other stakes. It notes the $30.80 daily double among top payouts, the $990 straight on the Gireihg Event, and the day’s fastest prices on Piece In the fir and Verdant gon. War Plane and Hohe Dare tangled in the concluding stretch.

Mynah Wirt. G. Bowman W. EB. Hall Blessered Doble Our Pride Dale Edwards C.N. Ingle Sididar Fisk Buntingen War Plane Hohe Dare

Alamo Down Fests In Louisville Times

Local brief notes a disrupted OCR listing several names and terms, reporting a defeat or setback associated with Alamo and multiple players or entities. The legible fragments suggest a sports or standings item with team names and individuals, highlighting a surprising result and possible injuries or lineups.

Skeet Shooters Score High at Duncan Club Event

Skeet scores dominated the Duncan field program with J G Daker posting 96 of 100 and two 23 straight. R Sellers shot 140x160 with two 25s, while many others posted solid figures. The San Antonio Gun Club public shoot will gather skeet and trap enthusiasts at Olmos Park Sunday at 4 o clock.

Duncan Field J. G. Daker R. Sellers P.good O. Lyman O. O. Marlin WS. Perrin A. W. Peavey Ags RL. Edwards AL i. Love Abus Word Aibere Love L. L. Joyner Fr. McP. Bagiga San Antonio

Randoph Loop Squadron 46 Faces Doubleheader Delay

Randolph Loop Squadron 46 and 93 006 and 33 BST Squadrons clash in a May 2420 baseball split. Weather rained out Friday, with the first game rescheduled Saturday at Kan Siadron AZ, featuring starter Schaub, a new winter pickup, as the event is pushed by rain and scheduling conflicts.

Pbel Ata Fridass Kan Siadron Tininie Schaub New “Bay

Light Selections xMarabhon and Related Horse Lineup

Light selections show a catalog style listing with horse names and numbers. The text mentions several entities like Molden, Salona, Essare, and Stepitizes, hinting at a racing or sales context and noting top form and pacing. The fragmentary OCR preserves a sense of a horse lineup and competition details without complete clarity.

Molden Stepitizes Miawanes Gruber

Pheedbox Phrank Mondays Macks Readies Quick Ads

An unusual roster of names and terms appears in a fragmented OCR passage. It references various individuals and phrases, suggesting a chaotic ad style and a call to use light options for rapid results. The readable bits hint at a newspaper brief about terse promotional content.

Macks Anjalies Alantieh Jous Flaure Darylcn Lacan U Harry AM Shandy Ute Gamble Stizs Jap Diepel Atallog zHeapen Eda Hotala Iy Earthshaker Sarita

Early Riser Han Day’s Racks Te Calsykan

Fragmentary ad listing brands and names appears as a terse period notice. Readable items include several product names and a promise of quick results from light want ads. The text reads like a brittle catalog fragment with no clear event.

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