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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1936

Page

5

Johnsons Help Cards Over Bad Spot In Baseball News

A garbled baseball recap shows Frank Prine’s sensational storytelling as the Cardinals, Giants, Yankees, and Indians mix in a packed update. Key figures include Si Johnson, Mel Ott, Freddy Fitzsimmons, Gus Meuse, Dick Battell, Rick Farrell, and Waite Hoyt as teams like the Reds, Giants, Pirates, and Phillies feature in late season action.

Giants Gas Howe Silt Si Johnson Reds Puffiness Boys Brooklyn Dolesun Vitalredd Cimeinati Bill Are Hyghis Pall Yard Sptraight iCards Mel Ott Freddy Fitzsimitons Ae Giants al Smith Wick Gus Man Euse Dick Battell Yankees Senators Bomp Satley Cleveland White Sox Tribe Tigers St. Laws Browns le Bightesp Eigen Burker Rick Farrell Pirates Larry F Yench Waite Hoyt Phillies Hees

Flag Race Heads Texas League Meet With Cities Connected

A compact Texas League flag race event links Teenday Es Merulla with San Antonio and Paevoms City while Fort Worth and Houston join the circuit. Calverton Tulse F Benuymont and 10 jodkneys appear in partial notes.

Merulla San Antonio Paevoms City Fort Worth Houston Calverton Tulse Benuymont

American League Tuesday Resalte Report

In a crowded Tuesday show, Washington and New York faced off with high energy. Key performers included Louie and Boron delivering strong at bats and clutch plays to shape the early season rhythm.

Resalte Washinston New York Louie

Chaotic Fixture List Prompts City Matchups Across Regions

A garbled schedule lists Thursday games including Osikhoma Che in San Antonio and Bali in Houston, with Fort Worth in Galveston and other unclear pairings. The fragmentary text mentions Cleveland at Chicago and Detroit at Staf among scattered team references, with several unreadable city names and odd spellings.

Osikhoma Che San Antonio Bali Houston Fort Worth Galveston Tham Beaumont

Edison Bears Star to Texas Tech in September

Steitle, a six foot 200 pound end for Edison High under Coach Joe Ward, will enroll at Texas Tech in September. The best college prospect on the Golden Bear squad last season, Steitle joins a list of Edison players moving to colleges, including Justin and David Hickey heading to North Texas Agricultural College and Jack Slater entering Westmoorland. Ward schedules open practice August 30 to September 6 and a home game slate starting with Honda High.

Haymond Stee Allsnistriot Joe Ward Edison High Bears Texas Tecl Ward Steitle WHS Jeolege Golden Bear Edison Justin David Hickey Jvpfo Holmes North Texas Agricultural College Arlington Jack Slater Ing C. Bernhard Westmoorland Witl Ite Honda Laredo Faison Livy High Kerrville Lanter Aland Heights Ed Aeon

Carmody Appointed Coach at Haskell Institute

Lawrence Kansas August 1943 official report notes Carmody named coach at Haskell Institute succeeding Sol Levi. The appointment follows prior roles including recreation director at Winnacice Indian agency and Ponton Neb work, with ties to Midl and Fremont Nebraska regions.

Lawrence Kan Haskell Institute John FP Turracey Pyemont Winncosce Indian Agency Minnetace Net Ted Bren Cnet

Greenberg Calls it A Season

Detroit reports Hank Greenberg, sidelined since April with a broken wrist, will return to New York to wait for next season. The Tigers' star, voted American League MVP last year, says he is retiring for now and hints at following White Griggs’s advice, ending his season early.

Detroit Hank Greenbore Tigers New York Tar Hone Taye Wallee Griggs Thears

Bowling Scores and Standings From Local League Night

Local bowling lanes report scores from multiple teams including Mountjoy Tang and Baker Motor Company with totals around 7.7k to 9.1k. Individuals such as Granieri and Bruns post strong frames, while teams Sigma Phi Stores and George's Stothes Shop post mixed results. The column lists per-player scores, team totals, and overall league tallies across several named squads and venues.

Sroadwat Pai Frésh Sigma Phi Hamilton Boemett Meyer Schwartz Jom Haniasi Tatalg Yevnetde Grant Sehmide Mountjjoy Toth Garage Mountjoy Granieri

Newport Tennis Brackets Narrow in Three Sets Showdowns

The Newport Casino singles draw advanced toward the quarter finals as top players faced stubborn opponents. Gregory Manin of Newark fell to Bob Harman of Berkeley who moved into the round. John McDiarmid of Fort Worth was upset by Harman, while Ted Avery of England and Pierre Pella of France were eliminated in earlier rounds.

Rrywport R. C- Ang Han Sone Taveriles Cattier Erraliy Newport Casino Ibr Gregory Manin Newark John McDiarmud Fort Worth Texas Bob Harman Berkeley Calit Ted Avery England Pierve Pella France

Rogers Leads Spot With Moore In City Amateur Golf

Rogers, defending champion, halts in second round of the Preset city amateur golf tourney at Wie Wilew Springs. Ed die Dingle, Joe Moore, and Campbell advance as Moore draws crowd, with multiple matches featuring Schriever, Wendland, Brandt, and others. Local figures from San Antonio and surrounding areas compete, with notable birdies and steady rounds shaping the day’s results.

Ken Rogers Kellyfield Wie Wilew Springs Rogers Suet Eddie Dingle Mately Almeosay Joe Moore Ile Miller Campbell Moore Mager Srpteanber Brackenridge Hill Thurmond Campbell Glen R. J Rowne Rogere Silent TR Alan Dingle Charky Wits Bernhard Schriever Hack Williford Holhere Grumbples Seluviever Mies Wodar Lille H. Lipscomb Schrever Pey Wikind Grimes

Carpenter narrowly misses world mark in Prague disc events

In Prague on August 19, Ken Carpenter Pealer, a noted discus thrower, came within a fraction of an inch of Willie Srimedee’s world record as the touring American team dominated four events. Walter Wassecord and Coes each posted notable distances, Vale Schofield clocked 1:47 for a 100 meters, and Glenn Morris achieved 1 meter in hurdles.

Carpenter Neu Mark Praha Ken Car J Pealer Lyre Discs Willie Srimedee Germany Aeniine Li Crechustovakians Carpenter Nurlea Walter Wat Wassecord Wil Coes Vale Schofield Glenn Moris Tut Galsted Hoyak Corch Moby

190 Softball Teams Enter State Race

Wichita Falls report shows 190 teams registered with no Texas Amateur Softball Association, affiliated with the Amateur Softball Association of America. Teams will compete in 14 district tournaments statewide with winners advancing to the Fort Worth state meet under joint ASA Star Telegram banner. champions go to Chicago for world championship events.

Wichita Falls Texas Amateur Softball Association Amateur Softball Association Amec Joa Marold B. White Xiste Fort Worth A. S.A Star- Telegram Chicago Gil Soldier

Softball Evening Qualifier Aims at Austin Meet

Players prepare for city league playoffs with Allied and Sexwin Firemen facing eliminations to reach the state softball meet in Austin. Alfred Dinge stars as he leads a strong lineup, while Gene Meissner nets 30 strikeouts in a dominant Allied performance.

Allied Sexwin Focal Sap Meira Suguin Honda Rent San Antonio Austin Alfred Dinge Andy Oboiotti Murray Sully Ta Oenger Ugniser Walters Mace Nowess Marscvb Roberts SA Eerotesh Joly Ir Wigemanat Shimlfre Pattoni Bon Sanchezo Tolale Tola Neal Hue Allied “Drugs Tugoo Ainter

Texas League Boxes Embeins 2 Bases on Pala

Texas League game details describe a pitchers duel with Stinly Tasing Pigoner earning the win for Fort Worth. Houston’s lineup, umpires Collar and Kowter, and time 2:10 are listed alongside scores and fielding notes.

Embeins Pala Briely Houston

Plummer Davis to clash in Wandsworth wrestling card

Promoter Harry Coffman headlines a four bout show at Walkathos arena on Wednesday night featuring Lou Plummer, former Notre Dame football star, facing Karl Davis in the main event. The program also includes Phistiner, Davis tangles, and two scientific matches with Milo Steinhorn versus Casey Berger and Karl Sarpolis versus Rolland Kuchlaner.

Lou Plummer Karl Davis Ohio Walkathos Arena Harry Coffman J i Davis Phistiner Plummer Wii Davis Custon— Sre Lojevice Gomwboy Futtrall Ellis Bishare Milo Steinhorn Gasey Berger Aftair Karl Sarpolis Rolland Kuch Ebay

Texas Riders Face Semi Final Clash In Inter Circuit

Texas Riders, led by Vernon Cook and Steve Fanish, advance in the 12 goaI division. Governors Island with Bob Shillauer and Major Stub Davis meet Huisache in a semi final at Haltréss Farms field amid inter circuit play and a packed schedule through Sunday.

Cleveland Haltréss Farms Hwlwerrt Valentine Farms Jana ‘White Hil Raile Hill Billy Usitt Venn Humbertson Waite Pere Myer W. Wo Hunting Valley Tts Fair Valentina Farina Halfred Farms

Overhauling Tebbetts before Tiger tryout in Texas league

Dallas, Aug. 19 Associated Press notes Tebbetts the young Beau Mont catcher will not report to the Detroit Tigers before season's end. Reports say Tom Johnson signed with Southwestern. Cisco’s golf tourney set for September 5 with West Texas stars entered. George Birdie and Cole set a 33 for a record-tying three-under par.

Tebbetts Tiger Southwestern Cole Froix R. McKnight Frese Sporte Welter Dallas George Wbirdie Beau Mont Detroit Tigers Tehbetts Bengals Oalys Detroit Tne den Grims San Attovthd Oulfielder Jas Tom Johnson Souther Methodist Teader Southwestern University Johnson Texas Christian Houston Cole Tanger San Antonio Sch & New Cnurse Cisco Centenary tvormAn Fog Osis Yeats Curtis Parker Elmer Smith Hendrix College Tara Cobb Protestone Sal Binion Cisco Con Weat

Baseball Feud Flares Again In Southern City

Aug 19 Southern New Orleans report on flare up between Chattanooga Lookouts officials and Bouther association umpires after Pelicans beat Lookouts in a doubleheader. Griffith and McLarry give contrasting accounts of a dressing room altercation, with punches exchanged as tensions rise amid prior suspension of Lookouts manager Joe Bono.

New Orleans Chattanooga Lookouts Bouther Association Jates Polly Mebsrry Young Galvin Griffith The Lookouts Clark Griteith Washington Senators Heinemann Park New Orleana Pelicans McLarry Griffith Joe Bonovile le Lockouts John D. Itin

Helen Victor Eunice Loser at Manchester Tennis Meet

In Manchester on Aug 19 the Berkeley player He lass Jacobs defeated Nanua Tautele to reach the fourth round of the National Invitation singles. American star Mrs Sarah Fabrey Pabyan of Boston advanced to the fourth round with a straight set win over Virginia Rice Johnson. Mary Greet Karns of Kansas City beat Eunice Dean of San Antonio 6-2 6-3.

Manchester Mans Heless Jacobs Berkeley Cale Sex County Country Club Nonua Tautele Sarah Fabrey Pabyan Boston Ala Virginia Rice Johnson Brookline Mary Greet Karns Kansas City Eunice Dean San Antonio

Texas Leaders Wy the Aspocivled Ertys

Fragmented OCR text from a Texas item lists names and numbers, including San Antonio references and dates. The readable portions suggest a local lead or notice with scattered names such as Mallon and Watwood, but key details, actions, and context are unclear. The fragmentary data prevents a confident summary.

Ertys Playne Club— Ag BAL Mallon Datiag Watwyod Mooi Isa Tze Croyuter Benuma Hariany San Antonio

International entries and scores report standings

International TorAG1 and Baltimore play Syracuse 5 to Toroma 3 while Mantyes Airtrain 3 and Roehesiar 4, Newark 22 and Albany remain in listed matchups.

Internationat Torag1 Paltimore Bf Syracine Toroma Mantyes Airtrain Roehesiar Newark Albany

San Antonio pistol shoot caps perfection with 125 points

The Vol. of San Antonio won with 125 points as five experts tied records of 124. L. P. Ruedrich of Macdona and R. F. Tate of the Liberty Club San Antonio among notable shooters. The all day event awarded the club prize with scores listed for participants from multiple Texas towns and clubs.

Vol San Antonio Macdona Howvey Eluy Tie Wiekers Lierly Cavalry Leon Valley West End Ehrler Laon Valley Hart Genie Ackermanny

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