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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1936
Page
2
Berlin reports USA sweeps diving gold as Wayne and Warne lead. Hamuro defends in men’s 200 meter? events with close margins, while Sittas Belo and Sakum Ita place among top finishers. Audience roars as mistakes shuffle rankings and psychology shapes final dives.
The report reviews rowing and swimming results with Germany finishing third in several events and the United States leading in championship standings. Notable performances include world record efforts in swimming and multiple podium finishes across nations such as Great Britain, Denmark, Holland, and France. The text also notes individual athletes like Kiefer and Taylor achieving marks, with ongoing competition across men’s and women’s events and related relay and team outcomes.
Texan and Waite Hill four teams opened the national 12 goal polo circuit in Cleveland and Hunting Valley in a weekend schedule. Ranchers, army officers and horse fanciers filled the stands as players Farris, Uriel, Humberson and Farrisa prepared for Hiusache amid the referenced inter circuit event.
Fragmented report lists boxing bout outcomes with multiple mismatched names and numbers. Notable items include Paul Flore 16 from Lancaster knocked out Cowboy Holdinan anderson in Minneapolis and Pat Murphy 145 from Chicago losing to Chuck Woolf 349 at Derrik. Details are jumbled and partially unreadable.
The city announces additions to the annual city swimming event with new features. The meet is set for 2 36 PM Sunday at San Pedro Park with 50 entries across three competitive divisions. Jake O'Donnell notes the recreation department runs the meet and events cover men women and civic divisions.
The Agriculture Department announces an extended 30 day duck hunting season covering the U.S. The new rules add redhead and canvaonary ducks to the protected list and permit fishing under restoration plans. Restrictions include use of live decoys, spreader corn, and shotgun limits. Season runs from 7 a.m. to dusk with three shells per load and gun size limits. Goose and brant limits are noted, with regional dates through November to December.
The son of Knute Rockne, Rankin Rockne, 19, was judged insane by County Judge Win G. Knock and placed in Elgin State Hospital for the insane. Faythepainie hospital director Gerry testified Rankin is suffering a mental illness. he has been under observation since last Friday. Rockne, famed Notre Dame coach, died in a 1931 plane crash. Rankin's mother and siblings reside in South Bend, Indiana.
Berlin reports Peru protests over an Olympic football result sparked by a 4-2 victory by Germany over Austria. Peruwithdraws six delegates as the dispute widens, with the German organizing committee blamed for the events.
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Aug 15 report from St Louis notes Jim Bottomley, veteran Browns farm baseman, will be presented a Jersey cow at a ceremony at Sportsmans Park. The cow, owned by Wayne, is a gift tied to the “Battalions dash” event. The presentation follows an inquiry about future gift preferences last month.
On the closing day in Berlin on August 15 the United States led Japan in men’s and led the women’s competitions as boxing finals approached. The Washington eight oared crew and Chicago’s Adolf Kiefer dominated the backstroke events while Lenore Right Wingard of Homestead, Pa. vied for the 400 meter freestyle. Jackie White remained a top boxing hope, with Low Laurie eliminated in flyweight by Matta of Italy. Washington’s crew erased a length deficit with a late surge, while Kiefer shattered records in backstroke.
In Harbor Springs Michigan Ernest Sutter of New Orleans defeated Ramsay Parts of Memphis 6-4 3-6 10-8 6 to advance to the Western Lawn Tennis Association tournament final. The other finalist will be William R of Atlanta versus Heldman of Tollywood California in Saturday’s semifinal with the winner meeting Sutter.
In a chaotic San Antonio softball scene the Mannequins and Jewelers edge through a late rally to reach the finals at Pedro Park. Geno Meissner hurled four innings of strong pitching with key defensive plays setting up a showdown against Allied Drugs for the title on Monday night.
By A P Gibbs the crowd at Walkathor arena saw a half full house for promoter Hugh Benbow of Houston. Ramirez defeated Trowbridge in ten rounds, a tense main event marked by wild swings. Memo Vela and Johnny Cavanaugh traded heavy blows in the curtain-raiser, while Sammy Meadows stopped Frank Castillo in four. The Joe White versus Ballsarine Saldana draw, and Kid Benno vs Kid Barrilito offered rough action, with Benbow promising more fights despite mixed crowd reaction.
Chicago Aug 1 Harald Red Graige, long retired from satire, returns to football as an assistant coach for the Chicago Bears of the National Professional Football League signing a contract today. Polo at Plainview Plainview Aug 15 The Lamers Whites beat Running Water 10 to 1 and Lamesa Quimpes defeated Pampa 12 to 4 in polo matches. Junior series Worland Worland Aug 15 Junior baseball teams from Worland and Orabs clash in a three game regional title series opener.
Babe Ruth acted as guardian of his adopted daughter Dorothy Sruth in a surrogate’s court proceeding. He disclosed the fortune rose by 2012 since January 1, 1935, with an estate value now around 34083 dollars and total administration expenses of 326 dollars.
Finalists advance in the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation tennis tournament at Fort Worth with Wichita Falls and San Antonio players reaching girls doubles and singles finals. Boys singles feature Glenn Hewitt of Houston and Thomas Nixon of San Antonio in the final round. Mixed rookies Martha Van Zandt and Elmer Hedge of Fort Worth defend their title against San Antonio rivals.
The Jesuit Blue Jays of New Orleans defeated Houston 2 to 1 in game two of a doubleheader to clinch the sectional series. Houston lost the opener, and the Jesuits move on to face seven regional champions in Charlotte, North Carolina, August 19 to 21.
Old-time boastful boxer Jack Sharkey resumes his swaggering predictions about an upcoming bout with Joe Louis, boasting of decisive blows and a dramatic finish. Local bets surge as Sharkey follows his recent eye injury and a reported exchange with Mike Jacobs.
This American League pennant chase backdrop shows the Yankees under pressure as Philadelphia and Washington trouble their schedule. Cleveland gains on the pace after a decisive run, while the Athletics and Senators push hard. Cubs and Giants win behind hot bats as St. Louis rests. The White Sox and Tigers suffer rainouts.
The State Hospital nine of Hob Wells and Bob dunes Hirlanda play the opening game of the Metropolitan Loop baseball series Sunday afternoon at the Hospital diamond. The first team to win three games will be declared the league champ. Hospital won a one game start by beating Caferen earlier in Wieson 500 in a playor contest.
Uta h salt flats host a speed run by Jenkins in two mid mile tests aboard his "Mormon Meteor" car. Weather kept the cause of the attempt uncertain, as water on the salt beds hampered the project to assault automobile records held by Capt. George Fyston of England. The Ulan driver said his monster performed very well.
At Suffolk Downs on Friday twelve daily double wagers each won $1784. The top payout went to Mrs. E. S. Walberg Dirighiie for the fest race, with another long shot, Braphs, close behind after a neck margin.
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