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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1936

Page

15

Runyon Picks College Gridder Standouts Over Giants

New York sports pages report Runyon favors the College All-Stars to beat the Professional Giants in the September exhibition at Polo Grounds. The piece notes promoters aim to showcase college talent like Derwanger, Flanagan, Beise, and Daley among others, with Bierman guiding the show. It discusses rules differences and the novelty of a college versus pro clash in New York.

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National Jersey Breeders Prepare For Centennial Expo

Pike Naleal Dalegary outlines plans for a Centennial expo in Dallas October 10 18 featuring five dairy breeds. The American Jersey Cattle Club reports hotel reservations and a field force across all states to promote breeding allies and a $19 200 premium fund at the 1936 World Fair. A Centennial banquet at Hotel Adolphus will feature top Jersey entries. Shelton, from Coleman County, leads Texas A M College extension and is president of the American Jersey Cattle Club, former Texas Jersey Cattle Club president.

Pike Naleal Dallas Old Jersey Breelers United States American Scatce Club SPR Hatel Adolphus Texas Deck Shelton Coleman County Wate Egent Texas A M. College Agr Joste Ing American Sees Club Texas Jersey Cattle Club

Texas Vegetable Acreage Doubled

In five years ending 1934 Texas vegetable acreage doubled, expanding by about 180 000 acres. Texas truck farmers added land, reaching 973 206 acres in cultivation. California led with 454 557 vegetable acres, while Texas showed strong gains in corn, cabbage and tomatoes over 1924 to 1934 according to the Census Bureau.

Texas Austin INS Bureau of Census Department of Commerce Wills L. Austin Bureau Calidrala

Alamo Tenpin League Scores and Standings Overview

Fragmented reel lists weekly scores and high games from Alamo Tenpin League events. Includes teams such as Knights of Jolimrds, Jordan entries, and Turner Ladies. notes high scores by Henry, Zuercher, Kraus, and others, with lane pairings and weekly matchups.

Knights OF Jolimrds Wen Jordan Tear High Jorlan Red Herzie Wit Schneider Alamo Tenpin Leaghie Rantal Brake Mas Monte Duintentiia Mueser Prior Meath P. Kraus Cimens Eeckle J. Matthews Sug. Sengelmann Bildon Smitty Zurcher Clemens Henry

Boyer Cast Opposite Redhead Boyer Cast Opposite Redhead

Hollywood gossip recounts plans for Ginger Rogers and Charles Boyer in a new romantic comedy produced by Sam Briskin. Jacques Thiery will write, Mack Sandrich to direct, with Boyer returning from Europe to start production.

Harriet Parsons Cornright Universal Berglee Los Angeles Sam Briskin Ginger Rogers Charles Boyer Rogers-Boyer Sam Jacques Thiery Mack Sandrich Boyer Europe Ginger R Carey

Unclear vintage baseball notes with scattered player lines

Fragmented OCR text lists players and teams such as Yankees and Browns with mixed numbers and hits. The readable items include references to DiMaggio, DiMaggio twins, and Giants, along with stray scores and mentions of teams like Tigers and Browns, but most data is garbled.

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Connie Mack to abandon star sales this winter in Philadelphia

NFAY YORK Aug 31 Connie Mack may end his practice of selling stars this winter as the Philadelphia Patriarch shifts approach. The roundup notes Schmeling turning down 390000 for a relugn pout with Levis and mentions Jim Lewis of Lac Taisyiile Stug kere amiatews, plus remarks on attendance at Fenway Park and various sports figures, with focus on Yankees, ball clubs, and Olympians returning.

Eddie Brietz NFAY York Connie Mack Philadelphia Boston Max Schmeling Joe Levis Yankees Jimmy Lewis Lac Taisyiile Stugkere Amiatews Wes Ferrel Tony Marina Sixto Escourt Cing Jack Dempsey R Wal Glenn Hardin Gene Venzke Ronner Penn Fenway Park Red Sox Trishmen Helen Blaphens

Noted Story Delight on Screen Delights in Gotion at Europe

Film review by Sam Woolford assesses Anthony Adverse as a strong entertainment, praising Claude Rains and Olivia de Havilland for standout performances and Frederic March for convincing scenes. The piece notes plot changes to fit moral guidelines, highlights Montgom ery, Benchiley, Madge Evans, and a color sequence with Toby Tortoise and a rabbit, and lists other features and upcoming titles in the week.

Sam Woolford Gotion Europe Anthony Adverse Hervey Alle Jou Letdiscopte Anthony America Claude Rains Oilvin de Haviland Angela Asemia Frederic March Hollywood Billy Mach Napoleon Piccadilly Jim Ayt Montgomery Frit Bice Frank Morgen Billy Burke Robert Benchiey Averal Montgomery Benchiley Madge Evans Toby Tortoise

Weekend Sports Wrap From Maritoga and Nearby Tracks

A crowded weekend of racing and games across New Jersey to Ohio features Granville Wears Discovery winning by six lengths at Glen Falls and setting a track pace. Dorothy Tras ung defeats Beatrice Bar rel in a Western Women's title. Pine Valley hosts a practice cup with a record-tying 68. Tesse Owens hints at an amateur status comeback. regional scores include Texea routing Roslyn and Hur canes down Westbury in first rounds. polo, greyhound, and junior matches shape the weekend sports scene with multiple venues and notable names.

Associated Pees Maritoga Springs Granville Discovery Éhic Nonsire Glen Falls N. C Jimmy Hiries Pay Runyan Byrom Nelson Irk South Bend Ind Dorothy Tras Ung Texea Roslyn Hurecanes Old Westbury Cleveland Fort Myers Srmg Ieam Parrs Anthony Pelleteri France Wnn United States Jon Jenn Desireman Robert Riggs Pla Parker Yoon Fe

Home Run Hitter Showdown In Slugger Series

Fragmented text lists players from Pirates Phillies and other teams with scattered surnames and initials. The readable portions hint at a baseball series with notable sluggers and lineups, but details are unclear due to OCR errors.

Safety display by S H E N PLA in Amarillo planned

In Amarillo a safety campaign by S men plans a demonstration after September 7 showing proper traffic signals and the dangers of faulty signaling. Mock collisions will be staged to illustrate how correct driving would have prevented accidents and sped drivers to their destinations. The campaign will tour West Texas into 1937.

Austin San Amante Ianes Amarillo Camp Aiyng Texas Mae

Lavish Private Plane Sets Mark in Lavishness

In San Francisco on August 3 a Woodside millionaire displayed a new personal aircraft described as the most lavish private plane in the United States. The tri-motor DC-2 Douglas monoplane reportedly cost over $1,000 and features an interior with a bedroom, two beds, a fully fitted kitchen, two lavatories, five clubs, a lounge, desk, radio, and telephone to the cockpit.

San Francisco Genter Whitsell Tanoying Woodside Millsfield United States Amt & Tadin

State Fights for Cigarette Taxes

AUSIIN AR IL sisters pursue full tax on cigarettes as comptroller and attorney general cooperate. The assistant AG Pat M Net rules certain Civilian Conservation Corps canteens are not government instrumentalities and subject to state taxation. enforcement actions cited at Fort Worth and Dallas exchanges.

Ausiin Civilian Conservation Corps Posk Assisant Pat M. Net Fort Worth Dallas

Listen Learn Ad Aimed at Boosting Local Business

Nelgan Eddy uses a record making machine to voice acts and review scenes repeatedly. The ad promotes consistent tight classified advertising to help a business grow its visibility.

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Actor Saved by Prop a Star in peril on set

Lively Hollywood gossip notes Allan Dinehart nearly fell from a 20 foot high prop on a scene and Eleanor Powell’s “Horn to Dance” gets teased as a possible hit. Herbert Marshall plans an Atlantic leap amid a rumored divorce, Gloria Swanson potential pairing, and Come and Get It cost overruns. Dietrich and Hunt receive studio attention while Bell Labs pursues future 3D sound as Dietrich resumes Bunane duties.

Lloyd Pantages King Peas Allan Dinehart Gloria Swansoiy Marsha Hunt Paramount Roequel Tn Dietrich Miss Hunt Mikeup New York Miss Dietrich Ernist Lalbélson Bell Laboratories

John Gilbert Bed Still on Shelf

Hollywood items from John Gilbert's estate saw 60 of 1400 auction pieces sold after a week of bids. The 12 foot wire statue was among unsold items with no bids at the quoted price.

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