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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1936

Page

4

Coldstream To Win Says Lady Seer

Mrs Marvin Johnston of Des Moines predicts Coldstream will win the Kentucky Derby with Grand Slam having a potential outside chance. Johnston, Kentucky born and Louisville raised, explains her long allegiance to Coldstream citing breeding and proven speed while noting concerns about Florida bloodlines.

Coldstream Lady Seer Hes Moines Town Des Moines Marvin Johnston Florida

Derby Derby Day Attention Builds for Louisville Oaks

Derby week in Louisville builds as railbirds await the Wood Memorial results to gauge Derby starters. Key contenders include Brevity Teufel Granville and Indian Broom with hospitalities rising around the downs. Hotels and Pullman cars brace for crowds as events start with a carnival parade and a Derby ball, followed by a Dempsey referee bout Friday night.

Louieville Railbirds Chavenill Doniston Eastern Louisville Jack Dempsey Hamer Rees Chicago Chuck” Woods Detroit

Olympic head coach fears Germany attitude gloomily

Philadelphia April 27. INS! Germany seems likely to win or come close to beating the United States in Olympic track as head coach Lawson Robertson voices concern that Americans are smug and underprepared. He notes Germany’s strong sprinters and field eventers, cites possible use of stimulants, and questions U.S. conditioning and travel. He singles out Fesse Gyens and discusses Peacock, Venzke, and O’Brien, with Owens possibly needed for three events.

Davis J. Walsh Philadelphia Germany United States Dave Barry Chicago Lawson Robertson Pennsylvania Robertson Eulace Peacock Gene Venzke Eddie O'Briem Fesse Gyens Sreut Jongadistannos Sweden Belgium France Holland Stockholm Anerely O'Brien Venzke Qike Peacock Owens Mr. Robertson Desse Owens

Mexico Polo Four Wins From Texans

In Reynosa Mexico on April 27 the 13th Mexican Cavalry regiment from Monterrey routed Hidalgo Beachney of Hidalgo Texas 4 to 0 at Teayies polo field. Ileut Marcos Quinte opened the scoring as the winning team captured a cup presented by Gen. Juan Andreu Almazen, director of operations in the north Mexican military cone, amid a distinguished crowd.

Mexico Reynosa Tamps Mex Ileut Marcos Quinte Monterrey Teayies Hidalgo Biichnety Hidalgo Texas Juan Andreu Almazen Northrh Stale

Texas League Records Lead By Cullenbine Of Beaumont

Beaumont center fielder Cullenbine tops the Texas League with a .493 batting average and 26 runs. Other leaders include Martin of Houston with 22 wins and 4 stolen bases by Archie of Beaumont, while Cullenbine also drives in 14 RBIs and enjoys top fielding and hitting marks across the circuit.

Associated Press Beaumont Cullenbine Martin Houston Bettencourt San AN Btroner Dallas Howell Tulsa Stroper Protest Fort Worth Padgeth Houseton Tauby Archie Stroner Governor Galveston

Savage Leads Boat Racers in Madide Regatta Event

Kenneth Savage topped the point totals at a regatta in Medina where Alamo Boat el members anticipated May programs. Results list Savage among top finishers in multiple classes and a women’s match race saw Jani Savoie defeat Bea Layton. The club held a barbecue and dance at the lake with honored guest Mrs. F. Simon. next meeting is May 7.

Kenneth Savage Alamo Boatel Medina Joe Grazieri Savage Clevenne Stinson Henry Taubert Sanford Nathan Keene Koetter Sunny Newton Rex Thomason F. L. Simon Kenneth Savaze Clyde Crow Plaraees Stinson F. J. Simon Clarenhe Stina Cipde Craw Henry Tauber G. Lawton Kaene Kactter FL. Simon Francis Bonnemaisen Jani Savaié Bea Layton Seasion Henry Tauner V. G. Leigurin Kennetts Sevage Tree Ail V. G& Lelarit Niele Ball Clarency Stinson

Rangers edge New Braunfels 3 2 in Texas League game

San Antonio Rangers defeated South Central Texas Jaguars 3 to 2 on Car Solina field Sunday. Terry Mayer pitched nine innings for the Alamo City nine, limiting New Braunfels to six hits while striking out seven. Bob Tedford Simmons and Michaels delivered key hits as Mueller and Smilth supported with a triple and double.

C. Smilth Braunfels Dresch Michaels LeRoy ‘Tedford Ranger Triple

Bitsy Grant Wins Mason-Dixon Tennis Title in Five Sets

Bitsy Grant of Atlanta outlasted Dan Budge of California in a five set final at White Sulphur Springs Virginia. Grant recovered after losing the first two sets to win 2 6 6 3 0 6 6 4 2 6 6 4.

Bitsy Grant Budge Sulphur Springs Bryan Bitsy Grant Atlanta Flash Tallet Dan Budge Soung Californian Mason-Dixon

Meriwether lifts Wharton Polo to 7 to victory at College Station

In College Station on Sunday Wharton Polo Club defeated the Texas Aggies 7 to 0 in extra time after Meriwether scored the decisive goal sealing the win for Wharton in the delayed match.

Aggies Tolo College Station Meriwether Wharton Polo Club Texas Aggis

Shocker on Hand for Boat in One Walkathon Arena

Pat O Shocker leads the double main event at One Walkathon arena facing Leo Savage while Inman Ouguyal meets Cy Williame in the other half. Milo Steinborn wrestles Speed Anderson in a special event with a weight lifting exhibition to follow.

Pat O'Shocker Trishman Leo Dan' N Boone Bate Zaharias Milo Steinborn Will Speed Anderson

Kester Shines As Air Depot Domineers 170 0 Win

Lefty Kester, recently moved from infield to pitcher, hurled seven strikeouts and allowed three hits as Air Depot crushed San Fernando 16 0 in the City Major League feature. Richter's Butter Krusts topped Brooks Field 11 4, keeping Air Depot atop the standings.

Gilbert Kester Kester Air Depot San Fernando Cardinals Ab Air Depot Field Richter Charles and Arcos San Fernando Clinton Rowe Dixon Adolph Shorty Beals Brooks Public Service McDonald's Cleaners Riley Harris O Sessin Rowe Errocs Craven Ramhare Rondelixon Baties W. Li. Pet Brooks Field Asdbeate

Local softball league schedules and results mixed in chaos

Fragmented schedule notes for San Antonio softball at Pedro Park and Diamond venues list teams such as Industrial, Goodyear Tires, Packers, and SA Public Service. The garbled text includes game times, diamond numbers, and partial scores, with references to girls division play and a Sunday schedule, plus player names and batteries.

San Antonio Josie Oyatea Berbera Spars Swift Company Alamo! Jewelry Ye Tlenty Lakeview Tureday Gomimmaretat Diamond Prins Merce Ul San’ Antonio An Antonio Public Service Goodyear Peneva Edgar Tobin Metecer Ben Holt Prea Publishing Sunshire Eau Dismond King's Va San ‘Antonio van Neas Drugs Radaatetat Division Mond No Benet Sssociation Heratog Heer” Garden Baber Ture Charles Hews Weare Montgomery Druge Ben

Allen Proving Useful to Indians in Marathon Win

The Cleveland Indians benefited as Steve ONeill guided Johnny Allen to a strong start amid tensions with umpires and managers. Allen pitched eight plus innings of no-hit ball, fueling a 16-inning 6-7 victory over the St Louis Browns, while teammates Dizzy Dean and others delivered in a day of high scoring and dramatic plays across the league.

Ay Tenioke Errora Patchett Almire Newkirk Mosolf Stroner Connatser Ross York Stolen Levey Kenkirs Rune Moslanus Jackson Aogolt Maljon Rens Scitino Cobblett Steve O'Neill Cleveland Indians Johnny Allen Allen Yankees Gémbs New York O'Neill Indians Louis Browns Fay Dizzy Pirates Disty Dean Cacds Lou Gehrig Dimimic Foxx Cannon Pei Red Sox Browns Ostcher Rollie Hemsley Hemsley Alien Dase Dolding BU Swift Bucs Frits Dole Pepper Martin

Elsie Jane Allison Exhibits in Valley Meet

Miss Elsie Jane Allison a 13 year old San Antonio tank star will exhibit at the all Valley swimming meet to be staged at the local swimming pool on April 27. Officials announced the first of its kind meet planned for the region and Allison will later go to New York to compete in Olympic trials in several events. A diving act will accompany her to the Valley.

Elsie Jane Allison San Antonio Tank Star Alison New York Valey

State Hospital’s Batters Rally For Big Win

State Hospital beat Edgewood Athletic 15 to 1 as Pitcher Jack Seemore fanned 16 before injury ended his day. L Roberts led with four hits, Charles Edgewood homered, and the team totaled 19 hits. Call Ruby Krahl at Kenwood 6161 to arrange games.

State Hospital Jack Seemore Edgewood Athletic Club Seemoore Oy L. Roberts Charles Edgewood Ruby Krahl Kenwood

Parlay Winner Henry Hewitt Distributes Casino Winnings

Jamaica Jamaica April 27 Henry Hewitt a 59 year old Brooklyn hardware dealer sobered in custody after attempting to share wealth from a six horse parlay He threw $100 bills on street corners claiming easy money from his winnings The judge warned to conserve assets and noted bookies may reclaim the rest Hewitt pleaded guilty to public intoxication and received a suspended sentence Police halted further distribution leaving about 1700 still on hand with missing amounts unclear

Jamaica Henry Hewitt Rania Hewitt Marvin Bookies Brooklyn Atshut Hewittt Leart

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