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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1936

Page

2

Americans shine as Morris Clark and Parker lead Berlin Olympic decathlon

In Berlin, Morris and Clark push scores with Parker close behind as American trio aims for medals. Clark surpasses world decathlon mark while Parker falters late, Morris gains points across events, and a large 23,000 spectator crowd witnesses new records and strong performances from US athletes.

United States Colorado | Blaze Clark Parker Disci Dia Fer Ay Park Morris Pn Abilies Gervinen Roncee-Sap Ehlan

Unclear Olympic Summary Totals and Names From OCR Fragment

Fragmentary OCR reads like an Olympic results montage with many names, nations, and scores, including references to Belgium, Germany, Finland, Switzerland, and the United States. Numeric figures appear for points and distances, but the jumbled text lacks coherent event structure or identified outcomes.

Atrdee Peice Numlers Bilt Beale Belin Econ Phism Phism Moket Boones Gerwsne Tewind Oigmest Belgium Ile Pointe Yee Erizeland Gran Mewes Gleyn Morris Gkehl Switzerland Baresimasi_ Wangare Ahora Buna Ba Bissivsh Bob Clark van Ee Fee Jack Parker United Meters AFF Peerty Renn Fioland Ren & Inehee Wenzel Avland Bnet Rauleager Bel Fear Marsis Afat

Swimming meet heats and results at Pemi-Fine event

The writeup lists swimmers from United States and other nations competing in early heats. It mentions participants such as Csik, L Gabbrielsen, Mamerton, Cana Tete, Brevi, Brien, and Tandy Brnail among others. The narrative notes warm sunny conditions and hosting details, with results fragmented across heats.

Rae Pemi United States Seeuné Csik L Gabbrielsen Tourth Mamerton Cana Tete Brevi Blewin Av Land Pied Bop Brien Tandy Brnail

Friday's Results in Era Original Crees Track and Field

Archi Williams of California led in discus and hurdles with top marks while Britain and Poland posted strong showings in the two day decathlon tests. Johny Lavalle and Rob Clark headed the top three in the sprint events as Europe and Americas vied for podium places amid rain delays and mixed international results.

Archie Williams California Pegre Slater Ielal Godtry Brown Great Britain Ran Seein Joimy Lavalle Unmrad States Great

Helman and Hunt Collision In Rawville News

Report of a collision between Helman and Hunt near Tearson, with witnesses describing the impact and authorities beginning an inquiry. No serious injuries reported, investigations ongoing.

U S Fencers Lose to Italian Team

The U S fencing squad fell to a visiting Italian team in a marked defeat. Details of bouts reference Bevis, Beale, Pomerat, and other fencers, with scoring glimpses across Albany Newark Baltimore and Montreal venues. The fragmentary OCR preserves limited names and locations, indicating a tough away match and a swing in foil and epee events.

Olympic swimming records fall amid fast heats

Aug 9 report from Berlen details early record-setting in the Olympic trials as Yasuji Taguchi of Japan and other entrants post rapid times. Fick and Lindgren advance, while American competitors struggle in preliminaries including a disappointing showing by Govednik and Cumming in the women’s events.

Berlen Olympiou Peles Pick New York Michlette Club Caree Japanese Ail Yasuji Olyazaka Japar Los Angeles Attar Tick Shigeo Aral Xecands Araj Fick Pisener Germany Taguchi Gorothea Shiller Chicago Ty Pealen Genmark Clare Dannis Australia Ginls Tne Ann Govednik Chisholm Minn Car Olympia Racord America Iurad Cumming Redente Ing Jon Lime Genenger Mian Glayehala Idk

Haas Reaches Golf Final at Winnipeg

Fred Raay of New Orleans and C Rose of London Ontario win their matches to reach the Winnipeg golf final. Details of other results are unclear from the fragment but indicate a 3 and 2 victory in the highlighted match.

Haas Winnipeg Wannipeg May Aus Fred Raay Young New Orleans Redhe Vetulian C. Rosele London Ont

Miss Pederson Net Sensation at Hampton Singles Final

Miss Pedersen shocked the field by defeating Kansas City’s Mr. Greed Harris 83 in the singles final, upsetting top rivals and signaling her rise in the women’s tennis circuit. Doubles survivors Dorothy Warktean and Dorethy Butkly meet Sylvia Hen rolin and Mrs Dernihy Andras as the tournament advances.

Part Hampton Hirlen Pederson Sation Wheeler Abe Bren Dave Earl Elie Sebwu Cae Nalian Ita Bayt Milan Tippee Mass Pedersen Greed Harris Kansas City Jobin von Teen Jaisy Wheeler Sperial Ussis Throdora Sukh Pasadeia Oslit Gal Dorothy Warktean Dorethy Butkly Gallfarga Sylvia Henrolin Prance Dernihy Andras New York

High Elevens in Big Game Preview in Fort Worth

In Fort Worth a Texas high school showcase unfolds as the Teras High School Casades, part of the annual statewide event, presents its fourth annual game. Ohio State’s Francis Lehmiut leads a team of top riders from across the upper Texas regions to face Bernie Moore Labasina Status’s southern squad. Final rehearsals occurred yesterday amid late-season preparations.

Fort Worth Ang Pexas High J Teras High Te. Christ In University Ohio State Francis Lehmiut Texas Bernie Moore Labasina Che Seuthemere

Low Scores Galore in Portland Golf

Portland golf tournament delivers low scores as players from Seattle to Chicago battle a windy course. Notables like Don Motai Portana and Ray Mangrum push through 36 holes with many struggling. the event closes with a 72 as leaders chase a $5000 prize in a grueling 38 hole format.

Portland Ore Slirton Smith Chigato Neil Christian Yakina Washi Mark Fry Oskland Cail Willie Gnapan San Francisco Latte Rock Ari Sante Don Motai Portana Bensitine Reshan

Round Robin Polo Sunday Showdown Sparks Weekend Play

The Evita Corps and area teams prepare for a Sunday polo match at Hrackesridge Park with a tie game amid Bay Area clashes. Caps and Bananeonia Yellow Jackets are set for a major fixture while Free Howers and Yellowjackers square off for marquee action. A Kentucky professor remarks on rapid weight loss claims.

Evita Corps San Antonin San Antona Hrackesridge Park Bananeonia Pdods

Texas League Boxes SHIPPERS BVCS SPLIT

A garbled box score recounts a Texas League game between Shippers and BVCS ending in a split. The text lists players, positions, innings, hits, errors, and pitching notes with numerous illegible fragments, but preserves named players such as Binder, Suaka, Meile, and Galveston as part of the box score and game narrative.

Shippers BVCS Ai Bexununl I Halventin Almlo Neil Meco Merouch Gacee Sho ‘Brow Merkin Lorine Mageri Cackahaay Bichonagow Ross Tan Taras Jo Oer Reaumant Galveston Sumumary Suaka Binder Moors Tebbells Suska Hostetler Eustetler Hokie Meieul Bhuler Lusky Croucher Archie Geaumont S. Hiei Cook Richmond Tothy Righonl Archie Jounsy Wilt Pteed Fowles Collartie Seno Yrtie Meaunent Archiv Cabbiart Jonnarde Brown Fagantin Beanery Davi Page Tory Wire IY Renton Vorrei Een Mor Galyeaton Coon LU Cullynbing Aichroe Syekarion Arelite Christian Craycher Cullon King Gill Gibbal Twurbane Nity Croucher McGoy Cullanbine Governus Archie Guta Browes Arde Beamon F. Gainly Gil Nile Rs Yam Te Gabbe ¢Bayny Leaanz Niten Gils Umpiser Haltar and Baglers

Todd Beats Smith in Dallas Finals for South West Title

Lanky Harry Todd retained the all-South Western golf association crown with a 7 and 1 victory. He defeated Heynolds Suit, Walker Cup star, in a live-note final held at the Wood Country old course in Dallas where the deciding match was played yesterday. Dallas players Tobh are mentioned in source.

Todd Smith Dallas Harry Todd Inim Cub Heynolds Wood Country Tobh

Cars to Race Here Sept 6 at San Antonio

Promoter Hoyt Dupling today announced a major automobile racing program in Luis Sept. 6 at the San Antonio street course. The event showcases new machinery and local drivers as part of a growing motorsport scene in the region.

Hoyt Dupling Progran Luis San Awienio

Naismith Honored at Olympic Games

Before the start of the Olympic tournament, players from competing nations honored James A. Naismith of the University of Kansas, inventor of the Bank. Marchers and speakers paid tribute as Naismith expressed surprise at living to see the Olympics.

Naismith Berwin James A. Nademith Lunierrety Kansas Thera Tur Sid Springfield Mass Aw Garl Bache Hhio

Mrs Jarrett Finished As Amateur

Berlin report on Aug 4 states Robert Donat of the international swimming federation told Hengjarret Jarrett she remains amateur per Avery Brundage. Beidmanage said he had disqualified her on grounds not specified, while Jarrett denied the charges and vowed to appeal.

Berlin H Robert Donat Internaional Swimmning Federation Hleangr Hola Jarecth Avery Brundage Amerteniy Olympic Committee Beimdage Monwb American Amateur Athletic Union Jarrelt Backservice Dondage Jarreth Désbarvert Firm Hotta

Park tennis tournament yields busy day of singles and doubles

City municipal tennis roundups saw Suluirdey advance in doubles and singles across divisions at Lions field and other courts. Ann Evans faces Myrtle Young for girls title at Lions field while Lois Campbell clashes with Miss Yours tlep in the women’s final. Sunday slate includes second title match and mixer pairs listed for registration.

Douvles al Divsions Suluirdey Highland — Pal Brackenridge Park Jnach Ann Evans Wille Myrtle Young Lions Field Miss Yours Tlep Sandey Lions’ Field Pinherk Balelbeck Lea Rese Rhnt Nixon Hickman Vann Hileman AIA Atyrtle Youngs Ero Jon Steadivae Sanhol Gast Veith

Parker and Mangin Reach Meadow Final

Parker and Mangin advanced to a Meadow Club Invitation final after a rough campaign. Parker, from Springlake, faced Gregory Mangin of Newark in a bid to square off against potential national champions Bobby Migxy and Wayne Sabin of Los Angeles for doubles honors.

Southampion Frankie Parker Davis Bobby Migxy Wayne Sabin Los Angeles Neni

Fight Results and Oddities From Local Boxing Card

Irregular report details a boxing event with scattered names and outcomes. Mentions fighters Cannang, Coemen, Olin, and Stele in a chaotic recap with rare scores and unclear rounds. The piece references a middleweight bout and a KO style wallop, set against a dimly described venue.

Nolliwanm Cannang Olin Chaninien Ilitnenie Cuzinnhener I Benes Lexau

Temperamental Ball Handled Poorly In Open Tennis Match

In the Minnesota state open tennis championships at WeBL the match between Aug. Jaavens of Milwaukee and Paul Leavens of Yorke Texas ended in controversy and a disputed third set. Leavens was unable to secure a vital rally as a line ball touched the sideline and was ruled out, leading to a resumed play with a new ball. Leavens then won the next game and took the set before the Texan rallied to square the match. The doubles team Rexinger and Slam Coxe of Minneapolis upset Leavens and Grr Mallay 4-8 69 7-8.

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