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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1935

Page

16

Salica Loses Bantam Title To Escobar In Fight

New York August 21 Salica of New York was bantamweight world champion after a 15 round decision against sixth Escobar of Puerto Rico. The judges and referee gave Escobar eight rounds, Suffen eight and two even. Crowd of 3949 paid 7837.10 to witness one of the season’s top light bout showings.

New York Laat Seliig Escobar Puerto Rico Baliis J. Phelan Boxing Commission Phelan Tofay Arthur Donovan

Unknown Baseball Box Score From OTC Archive

Dense OCR style box score fragment lists players and innings with errors. Mentions Ware Shores York Connatser Vincent and Beaumont as fielding and batting terms. Overall details unclear but records runs bases and outs across innings with substitutions and umpire notes.

Georgetown Grid Stars Called Out

Georgetown high football players must report to the gym August 29 to collect equipment for the opening game September 13 against Burnet. The season schedule lists dates at Georgetown and nearby towns including Cameron Granger Thrall and Elgin with nights and times to be announced.

Georgetown Georgetown High Wight Burnet Georges Cameron Granger Rockeds Elgin Belton Thrall Taylor

Yesterday's Explanations of the Weeping Tree

A Mobile cemetery sees cherry trees shed tears on old gravestones during late summer. Dr H P Loding notes millions of Jassidae leaf loppers on the trees cause the rain of insects. Tomorrow's feature invites letters about the Believe It or Not cartoons.

Mobile H. P. Loding

Twilight Polo For S A Fans

The Second Division and San Antonio Polo Club teams begin a Wednesday match at Brackenridge Park at 5 o clock to beat heat. Lieut John Ramsey remains out with an injury. The Second Division will not enter the national inter-hoult tournament in Chicago. Fort Sam Houston officials report no reply yet on the 1105 expense money request.

San Antonio John P. Neu Chicago Fort Sam Houston Pulp

Ladies Night Attracts Fans In Atlanta Ball Park

Atlanta crowds for the Summer Missions games included 59,084 women across 15 nights with 14 free to women. Total attendance neared 108,000, potentially surpassing 115,000. owner Earl Mann credits free admission at night for rising interest. Mentions players Tom Carite and Jimmy Dykes, and notes other teams and figures in the era.

Tech Wille Atlanta Earl Mann

Duncan and Bismarck Reach Semi-Pro Final in Wichita

In Wichita on August 27 0A Haliburton Cementters of Duncan Oklahoma defeated Shelby 3 to 2 to win a place in the national semi pro baseball tournament final. Duncan will meet Bismarck tonight after Bismarck shocked the field by advancing.

Wichita Kan Haliburton Cementters Duncan Okla Shelby Bismarck N.D

Phillies Lose Pitcher Johnson in Temple Hospital

Philadelphia Phillies suffer another roster hit as right handed pitcher Sylvester Johnson is hospitalized in serious condition at Temple hospital. Shortstop Mickey Haslin has appendicitis and underwent surgery at Allentown hospital, ministry updates say.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Phillies Sylvester Johnson Temple Hospital Mickey Haslin Philly Allentown

Jacobs Draw Favors Helen in National Women’s Tennis

Helen Jacobs faces a tough first round at Forest Hills as the singles seeding places her in the upper eastern bracket of the U S national women’s championship. The field features Evelyn Dearman of England and Kay Stammers among top contenders with 64 entrants in women’s competition and several notable matchups in the men’s draw.

New York Helen Jacobs Miss Jacobs Walter Blumenthal Maud Lev Evelyn Dearman England Tantine Rye N.Y Sara Palfrey Pahyan Brookline Mass Freda James Kay Shummer Argianeds Carolin Babcock California Winetw Wil Segsheerm Gene Mako Jaques Brugnon France Berkeley Bet Texan Gill Manuel Alonzo Enrique Maier Barcelona Spain Ramey Donavan Fordham University West Side Forest Hills United States Wilmer Alilia Budge Frank Shirl Sidney Wood Bryan Grant Frankie Parker Berkeley Bell Gregory Mangin John van Ryn Clifford Sutter Fred Ferry Roderick Menzel Christian Boussus Martin Legacy Franques Brugnon

Brackenridge Coach to Issue Unies at Eaglefield

Brackenridge Eagles coach Manor Puckett said he would issue equipment to top prospects at 2:00 PM Wednesday at Eaglefield. Practice for the Figles opétis is scheduled for Thursday.

Puckett Manor Puckett Brackenridge Eagles Eaglefeild

Racing Notes From the East Capital of Stable Owners

Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt leads one of the largest eastern stables at Saratoga setting the pace for owners. Sporteminil wins $40,885, more than double rivals. Gold Foan’s victory fixes rivals in second with $19,910, Mrs Ethel Mars Milky Way team at Chicago won $16,076. Forever Yours, Mars filly, won Lasse Stakes and Spinaway. The Fighter won Grand Union Stakes at Saratoga Spa. Top Row, from A Bavont, will campaign at Rockingham Park for final Salem meeting September 16-28. Mrs Dodge Sloane bought Apprentice Mike Gorena’s contract from Clarence Buxton.

Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt Saratoga Spe Sporteminil B.J. Benjamin New Orleans Ethel V. Mars Chicago Mrs. Mars Arington Park Spa A. Bavont Caneueror Discovery Rockingham Park Salem AN. H Dodge Sloane Brooksmeada Stable Mike Gorena Clarence Buxton

Perkins Leading for Alamo Prize in Regatta Standings

C. C. Perkins tops the Alamo Boat club championship with 3844 points after the fourth regatta at Luke Mc Queeney. Charence Stinson trails with 3067 points while numerous class leaders and scores appear scattered in the standings. Two regattas remain unscheduled this season.

C. C. Perkins Alamo Boal Club Luke McQueeney Charence Stinson Perkins Mcbaughlin Gleat We H Bal Tomm Stinson Rock LeLaurin Savage Frre-fur-ll Taubert

Bill Lee Becomes Pro with Brooklyn Dodgers Football

New York Aug 27 The Brooklyn Dodgers of the National Professional Football league announced they received the signed contract of Bill Lee former Alabama tackle. Lee a standout lineman at Alabama stands 6 feet 3 inches and weighs 225 pounds.

New York Brooklyn Dodgers National Professional Football League Today Bill Lee Alabama Lee Reighs

Three Teams Vie To Enter Winter League

Three teams Lakeview Dairy Ganip Normoyte and Rudy Wegel s All Stars were pledged entrants to Le Winter Baseball League. Prospective additions include Jesse's Cafe Virgil Winters Mag della Beers Meges Service Station Harlandale Athletics Alamo Paint Alamo Oilers and Denver Heights Service Station. Converse Cubs last year s champions failed to attend the inst meeting and Ibix double they will defend their title. If the Cubs join the season winner may play two series of three races with the cuts to decide the Bell Jewelry trophy. The final decision will be at the meeting Thursday night 8 o clock at the Dibble sporting goods store South Alani street.

Lakeview — Dairy Ganip Normoyte Rudy Wegel Wre Jesse’s Virgil Winters Magdella Beers Meges Harlandale Athletics Alamo Paint Alamo Oilers Denver Heights Converse Cubs Ibix Shout Cubs Bell Jewelry Company Rich Strand Wall Apne Dibble Sporting Goods South Alani Street

Five-Room Unfurnished Apartment for Rent at 135 Princess Prasia

Classified ad lists a five-room unfurnished apartment at 135 Princess Prasia for rent. Monthly rent is TM HS a month. Classification 28 in light classified ads.

Princess Prasia

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