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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1935

Page

8

Giants Edge Cardinals in Tight National League Race

Giants nudge three games ahead of second place Cardinals by beating Reds 4-3 in 10 innings. Cubs rally late to top Phillies 2-1 as Bartell’s grounder scores winning run. Yankees pound Tigers 5-4 as George Selkirk collects five hits and drives in four. White Sox split with A’s 4-2 and 4-? Cleveland Indians crush Washington 11-3 behind Hal Trosky's bases-loaded homer to start late surge.

S 1. Louis Cardinals Giants Cubs Frisch Lewiston Boston Braves St. Louis Nall Reds Phillies Bartell Dick Bertell Utr Olt Babe Herman Mickey Haslin O'Dea Augie Galan Sylvester Johnson Billy Herman Yankees Datroll Tigers Yanks Carr George Selkirk Yanks Rams Hank Greenberg Casey Greenbelg SOX Athletics Chicago White Sox White Sox Reb Johnenn Hal Trocky Meveland Indians Washington Senaters Indians

Standings Summary From Mondax Club Matches

Standings show Mondax clubs with Resnits and Ba across cities including Houston Oklahoma City and Galveston. Notable ranks include New York seven and Cleveland eleven with several teams like St. Louis and Philadelphia appearing. race results show mixed scores and abbreviations across a crowded club schedule.

Mondax San Antes Houston Worth Oklahoma City Tulsa Dalle Galveston Monéer's Resnite New York Debra Philadelphia Cincage Cleveland Wessington & Reston St. Louis

American and Western League Baseball Roundup Across Regions

A dense wire service style page lists numerous league matchups and results. Key items include American Association action with Washington at Cleveland and New York at Detroit, along with Western Association results and scattered batterymen mentions. The report also notes record-keeping and player names across multiple circuits, with no single ongoing headline.

Detroit bid to bring Louis Baer heavyweight bout to city

A Detroit group has pooled 200000 to host Louis vs Baer in September. John Roxborough, Louis manager, will meet Mike Jacobs of the Twentieth Century Fox to discuss staging at Navin Field for 85000 spectators, with Polo Grounds timing possible September 24 in New York reports.

Detroit Detroit News John Roxborough Louis Chicago Mike Jacobs Wlan New York Collis Polo Grounds Navin Field

Houston Semi pro Ball Opens With Local Matchups

Houston Aug 20. The opening game of the Houston state champion ball tournament features Brenham Sus Oilers under manager Toni Angrey against Coprar Strake Wildeaus managed by Fred Edgar. The card lists Fire Chiefs Barbers Hill Gushers and other regional teams with sponsors including Humble Oil and Refugio Firemen.

Houston Toni Angrey Brenham Oilers Fred Edgar Coprar Strake Wildeaus Ranc Rity Manuel

Texas Boxes TEARS WERY BUTCHER, trenton 1 Hiallas ABHO.A ABGA Governor 58 34

A garbled baseball game report covers Texas teams and players with scattered stats and names such as Butcher, York, Smith, and Dallas. The text lists innings, hits, errors, and pitching snippets, but the meaning is largely obscured by OCR errors.

Wery Butcher Trenton Hiallas ABGA McCullur al Mosolrt Toubulf Stronernth Yotas Sogazal Irpingzs Galveston Co Dino Dallas Coxxville Errors Nyne Storey Warres Maccifices Massif Warren Bytche Tauby Smith

Runyon Praises Martin and Cardinals Top Baseball

New York columnist Damon Runyon lauds Pepper Martin of the St. Louis Cardinals as a gritty, old fashioned fighter and top player. He compares him to Buck Weaver and Honus Wagner, notes Martin’s hitting and base running, and argues his influence could push the Cardinals ahead of the Giants in the pennant race.

Damon Runyon New York Pepe Mir Martin Te Jonks Tim Buck Weaver Black Sox Martin Weaver Fig Honus Wagner Cardinals Giants Siz Marr Bugs Thagres Baseball Writers Wild Horse Osage Pepper 2Dartin Tyrus Cobb Pepper Gyper CLUB Francie Gas House Gang Baltimore Orioles St. Louis Ames Peppey Marine Indre Dixy Dean

Arana Meets Slick In Top Bout At Walkathon Arena

Ventura Arana of Mexico City headlines a 10 round main event against Roy Slick from Gainesville in a Tuesday night boxing card at the Walkathon arena Villa staging. Semi final pits Chaco Rubio vs Jackie Griffin in an eight round match as promoters push local stars and Mexican fans.

Tirsday Ventura Arana Mexico City Roy Slick Gainesville Chaco Rubio Juarez Jackie Griffin Houston Nick Peters San Antonis Mike Delgada San Antonio Yan An- Teuto Clay Williams Emery Place Walkathon Vena Na- Vanya Street Mexico Tracy Killer Lew Massey Petts Stice Gaineswike Lad Howard Scott Baby Manuel Arana Ehough Lou Terry Mickey Grnaro Pee Wee Terry United States Massey Vacy Rubio Villa Jackie Grffin Jack Oley Chlongs Negra Garrys Garcia Griffin Baby Minmel Tampa Clark-Manuel Bina

Kilpatrick Replies to Garden Charges

Col John Reed Kilpatrick president of Madison Square Garden Corp responded to waste and extravagance charges leveled by a stockholders committee. He noted differences with Col John Hammond chairman and said the board has reviewed facts and made decisions it believes serve the corporation and stockholders.

New York John Reed Kilpatrick Madison Syneue Garden Corporation Cnl John Wanimond Kilpatik Col John &. Hammond Stoekholders

All-Stars to Play After Texas Season

An all-star Tejas league season ends with Moris Kaplan organizing a post-season event. Players include Linton Galveston catcher Jabichi Rubner Langalin Beaumont pitchers Stebbins Knonville English Ross Baroner Dallas Varley Galveston Peerost Galveston York Braymont Helder. The Kanene City Monurels, a strong Negro team, will be invited to San Antonio for exhibition play, with Ike seeking entries.

Mori¢n Willy Deames Nerve Laredo Crosty Horder Hag Onan Moris Kaplan Trintary Olims Linton Galveston Jabichi Rubner Mel Langalin Beaumont Stebbins Knonville English Ross Shorstan Baroner Dallas Varley Renten Peerost Sielder York Braymont Helder Kanene City Monurels San Antoni Ike Garner

Old Diz in Trim Again Amid Public Hype and Doubt

New York columnist Davis J. Walsh reports on Dizzy Dean's postgame mood after a three-hit shutout versus the Giants and his bid to pitch 18 of 44 games this season. Speculation swirls about Dean's form and potential win totals, with fellow players Dodged remarks and fan attention at Ebbets.

Davis J. Walsh New York Dix Giants Bert Raton Bet Ole Dixus Co Dean Ste Louis Ole Liz Ole Diz Cardinal Paul Bill Hallahan Bill Walker Medwick Walker Collins Ouceinella Dizzy ED Walsil Ed Walsi Jim Bagby Grove Alexander Phillies Ale Dix St. Louis

Playoff Baseball Series Set Between San Antonio and Austin

Van Daele Stadium and Tech Field host a three game series starting Saturday at 4 PM and Sunday at 2 PM to decide a division finalist to face the Houston Galveston winner for the state title. Jesse’s defeated Romulowin in the opening round. A. G. Roemer announced the schedule.

van Daele Techeld Jésuse Cale San Antonio Austin Suneday A. G. Roemer Thesday Tech Field Roemer Houston-Galveston North Texas Jesse Romulowin

Legion Youngsters Play at Stockton Elimination Tourney

American Legion Junior baseball teams from Tulsa Ohda and Stin Hole Washlash compete in Stockton for western United States champion. St Paul Minn and Genver Golo also in action with winners advancing to face Sacramento and Chicago teams. finals set for Thursday. Pearsall Beats Stars in Pearsall Texas area game. Rangers win 10 to ? over All-fgars.

More Sandletters Out of Tourney

Three semi pro teams were eliminated from the national tournament in Wichita as Mid-Western clubs advanced. Oreansille, California, fell 20 to 3 to Gadsen, Alabama, after six innings. Clinton, Oklahoma, lost 3 to 2 to Holy Name of New Orleans. Dane Can’s team routed Pepe Bluet of Michigan 46 to 4 in seven innings. Arkansas City knocked out Ran Anza of Texas with 12 hits to nine. Memphis Red Sox topped Yuma Arte 10 to 0.

Wichita Oreansille Callf Gadsen Ale Clinton Okla Holy Name New Orleans Kerley Urlor Dane Can Pepe Bluet Poplar Byatt Arkansas City Kanlit Anza Texas Sal Angelo Memphis Tenn Red Sox Yurma Arte

Will Rogers Memorial Urged by Hollywood Fans

A reader letter from Marton Davies urges Hollywood to erect a Will Rogers memorial in Hollywood to honor the cowboy humorist, praising his universal appeal and asking Hearst papers to announce and collect subscriptions from film industry friends and fans.

Hollywood Call Will Rogers America Cowboy Plute Ceopher Alarion Davies Lew Will Rog Hin Hearst Amiau Uley Pia Frends Marton Davies

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