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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1935

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Gold Falls wins big meet men’s softball title in Austin

Aug 17 Austin reports Gold Falls declared men’s championship at scale polibell tourney defeating Fort Worth Planets 3– BM. Buckstone Hotel Fort Worth wins consolation with $4 over Dacy’s Austin. All-state picks include Jake Obrinl o of Alamo Jewelry and Lars Fray of Liberty Drugs. Fort Worth and Alamo Jewelers collide next at San Pedro Park 8:15 PM Monday for city crown.

Lars Fray Liberty Drugs Te Oh Sanchez Denny Sheridan Lester Squawk Eliman Alamo Jewelry J Austin Alamo Jérriers Bain Adamo Jase Port Arthur Iporty Dries San Antonin Athnesty Alamo Jewelers Libartys

Sunday Schools Start Series Monday in double elimination

Pay in the double elimination mostball tournament will decide the Sun 89 Behool League champion. Monday night opens with three games at Qiong field Woodlaen Methodists vs Harlan dale Methodist Riverside Park Baptists vs Prospect Bull Methodists and McKinley Avenue Methodists vs Government Hill Methodists. First game at 7 o clock, seven innings per game until a winner emerges.

the Sun Qiong Field Swoodlaen Methodists Harlandale Methodist Riverside Park Baptists Prospect Bull Methodists McKinley Avenue Methodists Government Hill Methodists

Softball Tourney Moves to St. Louis

ST LOUIS August 17 17N8 This city will host the national end of the National Softball Association of America event set for September 12 ward re Served here today from Phil G Rosier association head The tournament was moved from Chicago State champions from New Pennsylvania Wisconsin Benraski Iowa Texas Arizona California Uren Montana and South Dakota will compete Approximately 6000 teams nationwide will participate In the eliminations The American Goldball association country wide tournament will be held here by Gorge Bisler beginning September 10

ST. Louis Association of America Ward Phil G. Rosier Fox Chicago Pennsylvania Wisconsin Benraski Iowa Texas Arizona California Uren Montana South Dakota Gorge Bisler

British International fencers upset Hurlingham in American meet

Team leaders Cecil 5 mith and Balding each counted three tips as the Tamsan Country Glob'polaists defeated Hurlingham four to eight. Captain Ansel for Great Britain matched the scoring record of Smith and Balding with key plays near Miss.

Cecil Mith Fis Leo Oreil Sih Geraid Balding Tamsan Hurlingham England Ansel Nower Great Britain Smith Balding

Desjardins to Wed Washington Champion

Desjardins to marry Oralene Lawrence, former diving champion, in Washington DC. The ceremony will precede his return to America in October. He tours Britain this summer with diving exhibitions and plans a two month honeymoon before traveling to Germany next year. Also noted are Erle Leybardi's pinch hitting in Cincinnati with five hits in nine appearances between June 33 and We.

Bondon Pets Des Une America Ney Trge Oralene Lawrence Washington, D.C Desjardins Spene Ts Germany Erle Leybardi Cincinnaty Bear

Kitts Okehs Plans for Rice-St. Mary's Battle

Kitts Okehs targets Rice St. Marys in season opener as Owls prepare for a Septembers game at Rice University against St. Marys. Coaches Kus Sims and Frank Bunny oversee workouts while players ready in uniforms and gear for the anticipated clash.

Greeh Jimmy Kitts Wee Jy Jay Owls Bt Msry Universiy Rattlers Kus Mose Sims St Marys Peach Rice

Edwards and Hill-Billy in Top Mat Spot

Ed wards and Hill Billy headline a wrestling card at Walkathon arena Wednesday night. Leo Savage meets Billy Edwards in a top bout with Savage aiming to extend his clean slate, while Edwards targets revenge after weeks of avoiding the hillbilly. Semi finals Pit Dr Karl Sarpotis against Tek Le ger with a 45 minute limit. Preliminary features Pete Shun and Al Sparks in one fall under a 30 minute time limit.

Kassle Ahly Edwards Kanaas City Leo c Daniel Hoone Savage Boyd Cowsly Kentucky Karl Sarpotis Chicago Ve. Tek Leger Nashville Wo Felts Pete Shun Gendale Call al Sparks Denver Walkathon Arena Lea Daniel Boone Billy Edwards King Edwards Tilly Arl Mondt Wonder Brome Billy Leo San Antonio Harry Coffman Riley Sarpolis Jerybean Dr. Sarpolis Mat Hats Dick Lever Ody Pele Shah Vetlms Tate Will Mit

Fort Worth to Host First Annual Invitation Tennis Meet

Fort Worth readies for the opening of the first annual Fort Worth Invitation tennis tournament on August 28 led by Bob Ryan, former Valu captain. A strong field includes Fred Barnes from Demon, Gorton, Reeser, and Dallas champion among others, following last weekend’s Waco title.

Ft. Worth Fort Worth Bob Ryan Valu Byen Waco Fred Barnes Demon Star Gorton Reeser Dallas

George Sister's Son All-Around Athlete

St Louis report notes George Steler son of a former Browns first baseman will enter Colgate University next September on a scholarship for scholastic and athletic achievements at John Burroughs School Clayton. portrayed as an all around athlete in football basketball baseball and track.

ST. Louis George Steler Sor St. Louis Browns Colgate University John Burroughs School Clayton Youne Bagehal

Southwest Conference Grid Schedule 1935 Preview

The 1935 Southwest Conference schedule lists matchups across major Texas and Arkansas colleges including Baylor, SMU, Texas Christian, Texas, Texas A&M, and others. It previews intercollegiate games, noting venues in Fort Worth Austin and Dallas with several cross conference tests and key games shaping the season.

SMARTIN STARS IN CARDINAL WIN AGAIN

In New York Aug 17 the Chicago Cubs beat Brooklyn Dodgers as five errors helped Chicago. Lee pitched for the Cubs, with Leslie hitting a triple and Bucher a single in the seventh to seal the game. Mungo pitched the last inning for Brooklyn. Pirates win both ends of a doubleheader, Vaughan homering for Pittsburgh in the opener and Harty's homer in the nightcap.

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Detroit Lengthens Lead as Hands Gamez 12th Loss

The report covers a long, mixed recitation of baseball action, noting Detroit extending its lead amid another heavy loss for Hands Gamez and detailing various players and innings from a doubleheader featuring the White Sox and Athletics, plus Cleveland’s rise near the top of the standings with key homers and pitching. It lists numerous players and events, including Rhodes, Walkup, Appling, Brown, and Hildebrand, reflecting a dense, period-voice sports page summary.

Ninth Infantry at Camp Bullis in Sunday showdown with Twelfth Field Artillery

Readable lines describe Ninth Infantry Mandus from Randolph Field meeting Twelfth Field Artillery at Camp Bullis, with Kelly Field at Brooksfield on Sunday. Saturday, Star Troops push past Twenty-third Infantry Doughboys at Port Sam Houston, led by Tiny Carter in a high scoring baseball style recap with box scores and player names.

Ninth Infantry Rantolph Brooks Peta Twrnen Pal Kelly Field Ninth Infantry Kelly Pield Brooksfield Star Troops Infantry Port Sam Holston Carter Savuchiay Toate Inca Matt Teanga Aw Murray Zal Gen Sinks Mnamen Sony Cpng Ume Rulney Berg Thoa

Heroes of Gridiron Fail to Find Jobs

Urbana Indiana reports former University of Tiings football greats from last season face unemployment after graduation. Captains Chick Renn and Jock Reynron have no job lined up and plan to return to school if they cannot find work before fall.

Urbana Ale University of Tiings Charlen Chick Renn Jock Reynon Jas Yedr—Nettrer Benals

Moreau Wins Fast in Vienna Track Meet

Al Moreau of Louisiana slate fashion tied the world record in the 10 meter high hurdles at a Vienna meet on August 17. The American track team dominated the program with a series of strong performances, marking a high point in the competition.

Moreau Wienna al Moreau Louisiana Austria Mareh Hurdiés

Baer Yearns to Knock Out Joe Louis in Clash

New York Aug 11 Max Baer declares he will KO Joe Louis when they meet, pacing a determined camp routine. Baer vows to show more fire in the opening round than Louis has faced, saying he aims to be the greatest man by defeating the Brown Bomber on September 24 after three days of hard training.

N.Y Joe Max Baer Joe Louis

Tee Talk Entries Pour In For Ninth Texas Junior Gait Championship

The San Antonio Light reports ninth annual Texas Junior gait championship entries rolling in from Brackenridge Park Hinks August 26 to 39. Notables include Carl Krueger of Austin runner up in junior at AWN club and Timmie Chasey Joe Moore Jr Hal Browie Gray Yarbrough.

Brackenridge Park Hinks San Antonio Light Carl Krueger Timmie Chasey Joe Moore Jr Hal Browie Gray Yarbrough Chasey Modre

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