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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1936

Page

4

National league and American league games recap show tight races

Batting cards lead national standings as Indians starter Bob Feller fans 15 and posts a 4-1 win over St Louis. Reds shut out by Larry French as Giants stay in pennant chase. White Sox sweep twin bill, Dodgers edge Phillies in long day of baseball with late scoring sprees and clutch hits. Orioles, Yankees, and Red Sox hope to close gaps in tight pennant races.

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Detroit Pro Grid Coach Gets Ready for Season

Pueblo Colorado Aug 22 Earley Daley Rotten Clare widely viewed as Puebla's bones and the Lions intrigue. Clark Colorado state fair general manager shifts to starting quarterback for Chicago team on September 1 while managing executive duties. He plays golf and runs daily before office hours.

Detroit Pueblo Colo Ling Puebla Bones Inn Earley Daley Clare Clark Trout Lions Ube Chicago Silsist

Iowa bowling and rowing gain interest among fans

Iowa readers note growing interest in bowling and rowing as popular beginner-friendly sports. The piece cites historic figures and quotes about women’s involvement, referencing notable names and venues to illustrate early enthusiasm and coaching input.

Unclear Bowling League Schedule With Incomplete Names

Fragmented OCR shows team lineups and scores from a bowling league. Mentions include Magee's, Captain Cooper, Alamo Jewelry, San Antonio Music Co, and various players with inconsistent spellings. Several high scores and standings are scattered, with references to schedules, semis, and match results.

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Alamo Electrics Edge McDonald Hatters in Brackenridge

Alamo Electrics defeated McDonald Hatters in Brackenridge field by innings. Final score A 114 runs to McDonald 0. Batteries: Barrett and Gar, Stritch and Williams.

Alamo Electrics Alamo Betirte Clan McDonald Hatters Brackenridge Pari Beave Alamo McDonald Barrett Gar Stritch Willams

Defending champ Alarion Muley leads 144 in Western golf

Lexington’s Alarion Muley opens her title defense with partner Mrs. Goel in the 36th Western Golf Tournament at South Bend. A field of 144 features top women players including Pally Berg, Dorothy Traung, Marion Midthntyatt, Mary K. Browne, Mildred Hacks, and Elizabeth Dunn.

South Bend Ind Alarion Muley Lexington Goel Hub Kansas City Uftree Lléhofn Lue Tinunsle Pally Berg Min- Despairs Dorothy Traung Sen Feantisea Marion Midthntyatt Portland Cre Mary K. Browne Glovelaid Mildred Hacks Chicugh Bilzaneth Dunn Indiana Wampion

Jones Wins New Mexico Golf Championship Title

Carl Jones, former Roswell caddy, captured his second New Mexico golf championship in five years at Clovis. He defeated Red Gotter of Clovis in the finals of the 22nd state tournament, securing the victory on Sunday.

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Amateur Golf Field Sets Record This Year

United States amateur golf championship entry tests begin August 30 across 30 courses. A record 4120 players entered, with 210 places in the field marked for Garden City and other sites. Exemptions go to eight former titleholders and 18 British invaders, including Walker Cup members, as qualifiers compete for berths in September.

Hugh Fullerton JR New York United States Lawson Lie Garden City Acs Tuesdal Tembera Ilare Ceptain Francis Ovimet George Dunlap TRXAN

Fat and Forty Ties Public Service in Rough Battle

Fat and Forty and San Antonio Public Service offices battled in a 4 to 3 deadlock Sunday at the TM stadium. Fat and Forty led 13 to 3 at one point as Bain, Holbrook, Stewart and Leipact, Schwoeppe, Weyel and Harrison produced key plays.

Tee Ano Heights San Antonio Batterius Holbrook Stewart and Leipact Schwoeppe Weyel Apa Harrison

Little Rock Golf Classic Crowned by McGonagill Victory

Ed White loses to Jim McGonagill by two up in the Seventeenth annual Little Rock Country Club invitation golf event. Simmy McGonagill of Dallas participates as a fealed competitor, with bonding and tension noted as White is defeated Sunday.

Ed White Jim

Skeet shoot crowns swift shooters in Texas meet

Avi Marshall won the professional title at the Southwestern skeet championship in Paris Texas. The Tyler am took the open shoot with J C Alster of Tyler topping the junior contest. Billy Clayton of Calvin Oklahoma was runner up in both events. Mrs Sam Wells of Paris captured the ladies crown with Lindsey of Paris second.

Marshall Avi Lindsey Paris Texas Tyler Am Pate Tyler J.C. Alster Billy Clayton Calvin Okas Clayton Sam Wels D [Insdsey Pars K.F. Ehler Dallas Pax Timber Oxie Marshall

Jenkins Auto Test Put Off at Bonneville Salt Flats

Jenkins, a car speed-maker, delays his Mormon Meteor on the salt beds awaiting officials from Los Angeles. He expects a 24 hour dash, hoping to beat Steve Kyston and John Cobb’s 24 hour record of 149.18 mph, with extra time needed due to a slushy course and lingering prep delays.

Bonneville Titan Aup Av Jenkins Los Angeles Abe Ab! Wien George Eyston John Cobb England America Jan Lour Jenkins Ateve Kyston

Brown to Box Here Friday

Wetard Brown a U S U2 student signs for a ten round fight at Techfield Grown in his first here after a draw with Tony Herrera Promoter Francis Cunningham aims to secure worthy opponents including Gallito Ramirez for the university lad Cox and Castile are courting for Friday’s bout Ringside gym hosts Cox while Cassilia trains daily at Commerce Street venue Mexican opponent Surprise claims top shape and readiness despite recent events

Wetard Brown U. S. U2 Serema Cox

Escobar Defends Title in August at Dyckman Oval

New York reports world bantamweight champion Escobar will defend his title against Tony Marino in August at Dyckman Oval. Marino, a Pittsburgh youngster, trains at Stiliman's gym while Escobar remains active in Orangeburgh, N. Y. Novrino recently scored a 2nd round KO over Baltazar Bangehile in the Up torn ring two weeks ago.

Escobar New York Btale Tir contreHing Tony Marino Sane Sational Pitaurgh Hseruund Halle Dyckman Ovel Auzait Orangeburgh N. Y Novrino Baltazar Bangehile

Nurmi opens haberdashery in Hetsingpors crowding store

In Hetsingpors Finland Paavo Nuenti famed Pinnisa cunner opens a haberdashery shop drawing large crowds eager for service. A separate note from New York reports James Bilis Los Angeles midget auto racer remains unconscious after a Madison Square Garden crash. In Pearsall Ada netball team seeks a game within 100 miles, contact Otto Jenkins.

Nurmi Finland Hetsingpors Paavo Nuenti Hin Ats Lown New York James Bilis Los Angeles Madison Squire Garden Pearsall Amer Ada Otto Jenkins Pearsail

Perry Pitches Airmen to Victory in City Series

Kenneth Perry pitched seven strong for the San Antonio Air Depot in a 2 to 1 win over Bell Furniture in the opener of a three game city baseball championship series at Tech field. A Bill Rickert single delivered the winning run in the eighth after sub Wilting for Stroud. Bell scored in the second on a Garcia bunt and hits by Carrola and Garcia, but left runners stranded in scoring position during late innings.

Kenneth Perry San Antonio Ale Deper Bell Pumcturemen Tech Bill Ricketts Pinch Wilting Stroud Im Ai Depot Tweir Air Depot Howe Senre Aic Rowe Talilauf Harris U Btrand Ricneri Valdaiac Gasines Ortega Carrala Garcia Asiooz Betancourt Bell Fireiture HNL Rickert Aldlen Casillan Lafield Hill Garcis Hernandes Carrola Casiins Vallelay Moltz

Weekend Sports Race and Tennis Highlights From Various Cities

Weekend Associated Press sports roundup lists Carla Melvin Cook Grlves Betty V, three straight, at a boat race. Paris Olympic athletes win 13 events to defeat Japan and France in a triangular meet. Bobby Riggs defeats Frankie Parker in a tennis set. Various city notes cover golf, track, and racing results, including records and upsets across Newport, St. Louis, Manchester, and Chicago with multiple players and horses named.

Red Bank M. I Melvin Cook Betty V Mbide Rutherfurd Jay Dee Paris Japan France Karlsead Sweden Newport Bobby Riggs Frankie Parker Dor Budge Genie Mikone Parker Gregory Manchester Mass Iieler Jgeats Alice Marble Essex Club Kunis Tourney Markie Kay Slammers Jaco Sarah Palfrey Pabyan St. Louis Elizabeth Deike Charlevoix Mich Ernie Sutler Harsis Coggeshril Katherine Wolf Elizabeth Kesting Saratoga Springs N. C William Ziegler Macdie Pawtucket R. I—Motor Cilyalehin Whitney Narragansett Cleveland — Hulrarde Rouston Tex Healing Huntings Vallex Milwaukee George Doc Mace Fenzl Avia Billy Whin Sprinefield Wilber Shaw Philadelphia Harry Kelley Athletics Mound Ater Yndermocs New York Lou Geliclg Alts Tlesr Beverly Lou Gregory Trtals Tess Powson

Haser Wort Rider Suffered Concussion After Horse Fell

Philp MacDonald a 40 year old professional scenario writer suffered a brain concussion when his horse unseated him at a hurdle in a merplechase at Riviera Country club Santa Monica. He was taken to Saint Monica hospital and described in critical condition.

Haser Wort Los Angeles Philp MacDonald Riviera Country Club MacDonald Sant Monica

Racer Doc Mackenzie Dies After Wisconsin Race Crash

George Mackenzie known as Doc Mackenzie aged 30 died in Milwaukee County General Hospital after a race crash during a Wisconsin State Fair program. Survived by widow Verna Mather Mackenzie whom he married July 21 while recovering from July 12 injuries in Reading Pennsylvania.

Miwagees George Doc Mackenzie MacKenzie Milwsukee County Geneva Wisconsin Verna Mather MacKenzie Readlng

Mayer Hurls Win for Cafe

Mayer leads Cafemen to a victory over Harlandale Cafeman in a Metropolitan league playoff game. Scoring details, pitching notes, and fielding miscues are listed with player names and statistics from the Sunday afternoon clash.

Obriotti Receives State Softball Honor

A. Obriotti was the sole Sen Afitanio player to earn a berth on the State all star softball team selected Saturday for the UTE T.A.A.F. State tournament. The article notes a strong rally by Pred Battes of North Texas State Teachers College at Denton to win the Fort Worth invitation tennis tournament, with Battes defeating Mooney in straight sets.

Thile Beseman Andy Curiathi Allied Eummnaged ii Barnes Fort Worth Young

San Antonians win AAU swimming meet in Houston

San Antonio swimmers led by Billie Jang Allison and Johnny Crouch dominate the Gulf AAU meet in Houston. Allison sets multiple records in women's events while Crouch lowers marks in men’s sprint races. Other local teams place as Houston, Austin, Denton, and Galveston claim various points, with notable dives and backstroke records by San Antonio and Austin swimmers.

Billie Jang Allison Johnny Crouch San Antonio Houston Austin Deaumone Center Denton Galveston Dayton College Miss Allison Crowels Allison Alison Swan Evelit Bellering Hee Crouch'n Urne Miss Alton Marie Douson Starkey Marie Hertis

Softball SAMUELS SQUADRON TH Thr one Windefeatga

The fragmentary text lists softball events and schedules involving SAMUELS SQUADRON and various teams, venues, and vendors. It mentions Randolph, Hamddalph chub, Leo Ana tonia, and several ads for services and products, implying a local league timetable and related notices with numerous proper nouns and places.

American Track Stars Triumph in European Meets

In Karlstad Sweden August 24 American sprinters led duels with Foy Draper and Theunissen. Theunissen won the 101 meter dash in 10.0 seconds while Draper finished close in the 200 meters. Albritton claimed the high jump, Carpenter the discus, Meadow the pole vault, amid a strong American showing. In Colombes France Americans edged Japan and France with Woodruff winning the 50 meter dash and Cunningham excelling in the 1500 meters as tense exchanges at the track arena continued.

Theunissen Dipper Cnught Dave Albritton Cleveland Lidman O'Connnr Ken Carpenter Cail Earley Meadow Fort Worth Texas United States Bevin Colombes Sroupa John Woodruff University of Pyttsiirehnego Feers Gorx Torak Ry Hie Roulivin Messner Gale Joe France Japan

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