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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1936

Page

6

Williams in Mooneter vCTRY Berlin Sprint Crown

Archie Williams of Oakland wins the 100 meter sprint at Berlin in 46.5 seconds, narrowly beating Arthur Brown of Great Britain and Jim Lavalle of Los Angeles as Olympic and world record pace looms. Jesse Owens also wins multiple events highlighting American dominance in the tense track meet.

Berlin Archie Willams Oakland Bill Carr Los Angeles Arthur Godfrey Brown Great Refigin Jimny LaValle TurValie Brogm Allinms Jesse Quens John Woodrutt Cornelisville Cornelius Johnson Williams Amit Brown LaValte Canada Sohnny Losring Dill Prits Lbul Roberts Inez LaValle Williama Ee Corrin Bob Clerk San Francisco Olark Wea Glenn Morris Fort Coltine Golo Might Clara Sealy Jack Parker Sacramento Ualit Chirk Clark Morris Parker Witt aeEregaie Hile Brassey Holland

Journalists at Olympic Games Shadowed by Secret Police

London Daily Herald reports reporters at the Olympic games face intimidation with new faces in the press box failing to write. A correspondent says voices are hushed and a copy he authored disappeared after questioning by a stranger.

London London Daily Herald Eri Allegro

Smallwood’s Appendix Out In Berlin

Robert H Bow Smallwood UC Berkeley sprint great was taken for appendicitis in Berlin just hours after arriving from shipboard illness. He underwent surgery at 7 50 pm at a West End hospital and is reported in satisfactory condition. Coaches cited two hard 400 meter runs as a factor. Americans hoped he would medal in the 400 meter Olympic final before the illness ended his participation.

Berlin Wimlow Én Rite Germany Robert H.bow" Smallwood University of California United States West End Manhattan Smallwood Pr. Neupert Tr. Walsh Lawson Robertson Zytall- Wood

Roundup of sports chatter in 1940s New York column

Sport Roundup by Eddie Prietz reports on tensions among the Browns and Giants amid bias accusations and comeback talk. Mentions Abe, Ronny Businn, Joe Tallis, Sunny Jim Bottomsey, Dave Smuiler, and other figures. includes assorted game notes and scattered results from Dexter Park and related venues.

Eddie Prietz New York Abe St. Taub Homsht Sunny Jim Bottomsey Browns Dexter Park Taby Jack Sharkey Joe Tallis

Mechanic in Ring Clash Seeks Lou Plummer After Bout

A Watkathon arena wrestling night ends with a postmatch scuffle as 205 pound Scot Scotty Lyons fights Lou Plummer after Plummer kicked him during the main event. Lyons, veteran of boxing and wrestling, challenges Promoter Coleman to arrange a rematch and claims he wants to improve his wind and earn money for his father.

Robert Scotty South Plores Street Lou Flusimer Plummer Harry Codwar Watkathon Arena Lyons Lau Scolky Plormer Sarpolls Willy Banchary Plummers Sy Plumer Kie Scott

Olympic Decathlon sparks across Berlin meet results

Readable fragments show decathlon heats with winners from multiple nations led by Binet Helium and Javie Parker. Points tallies surface for 735 and 760 in various events, with Glenn Morris and Bob Clark among top U.S. finishers. European athletes from Finland Norway Hungary Sweden Poland and more post strong marks in shot put running events and long jump.

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Thursday Results From Fotreat Towns Meet Final Run

Thursday results show Fotreat Towns claiming a ViOengier Moir Mes final in 14.2 seconds, with Fritz Patkeed Srahist and Jack Lovelock among top finishers. Melee 1800 meters was won by five meters over Glenn Connaingham. Liki Renal defends title. Archie San Stormans placed third, Gene Vensue fifth, and Gerben Binegu Gesmany fifth with Jace Heeinon and Allen Teeryy in a tied sixth.

Fotreat Towns Fritz Patkeed Srahist Jack Lovelock Glenn Connaingham Hetters Liki Renal Archie San Stormans Gene Vensue Gerben Binegu Gesmany Jace Heeinon Allen Teeryy

Argentinians Claim Polo Championship in Berlin

Argentina defeated Great Britain 10 to 5 in the decisive polo final, drawing a crowd of about 25 000 the largest ever for a polo match. The Argentine lineup included Duggan Cavanagh Giroti and Ansrada, prevailing after a late surge in the fifth period.

Berlin Argentina Great Britain Duggan Cavanagh Giroti Ansrada J. B. Powinr W. N. Hinde

Texas athletes set world record and U.S. leaders in track

Alton Terry of Texas posts a world best javelin throw of 52 feet 5 and 4516 inches while U.S. crews lead in the team standings. Teammates Trebi Sondia Vala, Maly Jitemy LaVails, Ateble Williams and Harold Smallwood reach the 400 meters semifinals as competing nations tally scores with the United States atop the list in a large multi nation meet.

Waimerg TEXAS Alton Terry U.S Rolant Romero Trebisondia Vala Maly Jitemy LaVails Ateble Williams Harold Smallwood United States Germany Finland Japan Great Britain Lealy Canada Sweden New iZealand Upland Syritzerland iNorway Philippines Australis Latsia Czechoslovakia Poland Brasil Greeve Areintina Austria Hungry Worea Traby Statva Jagan Unmata Austea OL Wolfsad

Savage Meets Fazal Next Mat Card

Savage the state heavyweight champion is set to defend his title against Fazal in the main event on Wednesday night on promoter Harry Coffman’s season big card. Also lined up are Low Phummier and Guiel Little Wolf in the semi final, with several challengers named as likely on the bill.

Leo Daniel Doone

Brady and Clinton Beaton at Abilene

Abilene Aug 7 UF The opening round of the Abilene invitation tennis tournament produced upsets as top seeds watched. Bernard Olloton Angelo defeated Bikid Law 1 5 6 2, Raymond Deberry of Rule upset former UT star Brady 6 2 3 6 4 6, Steve Latham Mason defeated Scarborquan 6 2 1, and Latham then beat Jack Meadows 6 2.

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Softball games in San Antonio division set winners

The San Antonio Amateur Softball Association runs the men's and women's brackets at San Pedro Park starting 7 p.m. Friday with Allied Drugt facing San Antonio Licht and Commer sal in the A division. Cecil Bain limits Prospect Hill to four runs as Toutouze Furniture wins. Pampa and Vogt lead with home runs and doubles.

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Denver Baseball and Pacific Coast League Batter Update

Summary of scattered box score details across several teams with incomplete OCR. Mentions Byers and Hanzon for Pampa, McClaney and Tunes for Borger, Dailey on All-Stars, and Ward Desaitels Gregory for San Diego Seattle. Includes incomplete battery lines and varied inning hits, with several team names and placements damaged.

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Cunningham Sets World Record Pace in Indoor Events

In a crowded indoor meet, Cunningham again challenged world marks with a 590 meter race placing him second and a 3:49.5 indoor standard previously held by Gene Venzke. Glent’s near miss at 2349.8 and Banthron’s distance reflect a day of high performances as Venzke’s earlier 3:49.5 mark is noted alongside other top efforts.

Terlin Glent Milwaukee Bill New York Madison Square Garden Gene Venzke Cunningham White Glenn Heant Né- Kaltan Jack Voveloch

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