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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1935

Page

20

Slump Hits Al Simmons as Sox Struggle at Camuskey Park

Al Simmons endures a rare slump as the White Sox drop in Chicago yesterday. His batting average slides to 274, an alltime low, after failing to spark rallies while also contributing to a Detroit series loss and a setback against Boston.

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New Fish Varieties Puzzle Sportsmen at Port Tsabel

Coast fishermen report unexpected new fish varieties in the lower Rio Grande Valley waters. Sailfish sightings rise as flying fish swarm, renewing hopes for catches once thought rare. Anglers await confirmation as some claim hookups while others doubt the sightings.

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Battery bars jockey Bagur barred for life at Lincoln

Chicago, Aur 14 The 10 year old jockey from New Orleans Bert Hagur Bagur was barred from all final state tracks for life by Lincoln fields stewards. The batteryevidence led to the ban as Bagur attempted to ride Haggerson in the second race amid a steward inspection. He was escorted from the track by police after the decision.

Chicago Haggerson Raet Bagur Tony Peilerwitt New Orleans Waggerson

Gehringer Misses First Start in Two Years

Detroit August 14 Charlie Gehringer second baseman for Veron was forced from Tuesday's game with Washington by a knee injury suffered Sunday. It was the first game in about two years he could not start. He was replaced by Herman Plea Clifton.

Detroit Charlie Sehringer Veron Washington Gehringer Herman Plea Clifton

Kaplan to join pro football with New York Giants

Bernie Kaplan Western Maryland star guard and intercollegiate heavyweight boxing champion signs to play with the New York Giants next season. He previously starred for Western Maryland last year and will join the professional football ranks in New York.

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Drake’s Landing Named New Albion in California Tale

A fragmentary note recounts Sir Francis Drake’s 1579 landing near what is now San Francisco. He claimed the coast for England, naming it Nova Albion, and spent 26 days there, with later maps still using that designation. Tomorrow’s feature promises a piece on Latin Medicine. Readers are invited to write Mr. Ripley with stamped envelopes for questions about the Believe It or Not series.

New England California Sir Francis Drake England Pacific Sir Francis Old England Nova Albion Drake Ripley Varisons

Red Sox begin to pay dividends in ambitious display

Boston gains in the American League with a 9-5 win over the White Sox as Dusty Cooke triples and doubles, Melo Almada adds a double and single, while Whitehead struggles. The Sox rise from last to within reach of the top, while Senators, Tigers, and Yankees also factor in tight AL standings.

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San Antonio Amateur Baseball Schedule Rumors and Results

Local amateur leagues report workouts and games across San Antonio area. Franklin Square Figers planned practice sessions at Leal field, while various teams including Dragon Battlers and Hippo Size Botlers prepare for championship matchups. Scores and line details from Lakeview Dairymen versus Devine and other scattered results surface amid mixed rosters and upcoming Sunday games.

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Fight results and names in unclear boxing card

Fragmentary OCR lists multiple fighters and weights across bouts with unclear spellings and many garbled terms. Notable names include Arnie Elreliner, Billy Celebron, Reardon, Pernice, and Saintsmnocked, with scores and outcomes only partially readable.

Associated Vross Billy Celebron Rockord Arnie Elreliner Germany AL Pat Misnéanolis BU Reardon Chicago Baliur Born Phil Pernice Mian Beach Inalain

Terry Predicts Pennant as Crucial Series Begins

Giants manager Bill Terry predicts a pennant race as the crucial series opens with four games. Frankie Frisen backs St Louis, while crowds expect at least a $150000 gate. Pitching plans include Harting Castleman Hubbell Parmele and Schwinmacher. morale remains wary but confident. Cards and Cubs loom as dangerous opponents in the best five of seven series.

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Army Baseball Names Fort Sam Rivalry and Score

Army base Fort Sam Houston saw a 6-2 win as Brooks fielded against the twelfth Field artillery. The game featured six singles and four doubles, with Lampkin and Payne allowing steady offense for Kelly while Carter and Godard pitched. Key players included Towles and Basham with notable hits, as Kelly tallied runs despite late innings.

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Great Hambletonian Trot Heads Toward Rematch at Goshen

A century after Hambletonian’s $700 purchase founded a legendary line, the Hambletonian race returns in Goshen New York with Greyhound the favorite. Sep Pay drives the ten year old gelding as favorites back a 33 220 winner’s purse and potential world record pace.

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