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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1935

Page

5

Penick seeks intercollegiate tennis event for Texas rosters

Dr Penick, of the University, pushes for intercollegiate matches to be awarded to Texas and staged in San Antonio Houston and Dallas marking a southwest expansion. He cites star players Wilmer Allison of Texas and Wilbur Hess of Rice as Texans supporting the bid. He notes public interest is rising slowly and Texas has favorable climate and facilities to host.

Austin Der Iho Dal Pentek Univercity Texas San Antonia Houston Dallas Penick Wilmer Allison Wilbur Hess Rice Institute Dr. Penick Trvas Tex Seilac Fetthell Neent Tresnegley - Tixes Rice

Bargain Bill at Mat Arena Promoter Callman's Christmas Show

Erratic notes describe plans for a major wrestling event at a mat arena with promoter Callman. Ticket prices or seat details appear unclear while names like Der O'Connor Tedher, Jack League, George Redt Ryu, and Eaipa C Prima’re are mentioned in connection with a semi final and debut appearances.

Callman Bhoig der O'Connor Tedher Jack League George Redt Ryu Eaip

Oklahoma Goalers Entertaining Rice in Big Meet

Oklahoma Goalers prepare for a special ball game against Rice with a fast practice schedule. The team eyes a strong showing after recent performances and aims to boost scoring while tightening defense.

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Oklahoma Aggies Delay Coach Choice

Oklahoma A M college officials delay naming a new coaching staff after vacancies emerged. The council considered several possible candidates, with no conference held yet, and likely selections to be announced within days.

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Training of 2 year olds Folds Interest at Downs

In the Alamo Downs season opening, 2-year-old thoroughbreds begin schooling under starter Jor iRekon and head schoolmaster duties. Vallejo's Walding Stock Farm and King Ranch representatives pace the promising juveniles like Prince Pal and Bull Dog with aim for 1936 turf dominance.

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St Gerard's Ends Season

The St Gerard's eleven closed a season with seven wins and two losses, overcoming an undefeated opponent in a 1932 era game at Tech Field. Patton led the scoring with 49 points as the team posted late rallies and a strong run game. Arizona and Mexico teams were noted in postgame summaries from Tucson.

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Polo Players Set for Meet in San Antonio

Polo teams from San Antonio and Austin prepare for the Lights' trophy opening week. The infantry squad leads a round robin at Brackenridge Park with wins 5-1 over Twelfth Field and 2-1 over Fifteenth Field, as play schedules unfold for three more games starting January. Announced details include fields players and start times by Captain Pabfer.

San Antonio Poly Infantry Gan! Antonio Imir Hament Amesom MM. Pabfer Port Sam Houston Polo touney_ Alver

Mexico Wins Tennis Series From Texas

Mexico clinched a tennis series by winning 11 matches to four against a Texas team, with Abelardo Rodrignes trophy awarded after Mestre defeated George Ly Ban Antadio in singles. Durling and Rae Easter then won doubles over Daniel Hernandes and Jorge Acosta, 8-4 7-5.

Mexico Dee Tney Texas I Tinge Rae Easter Daniel Hernandes Jorse Acosta Stabary Bralen S. Fersivon Thie Mosher

Rath Wins Sweepstakes At Los Angeles Auto Speedway

San Antonio driver Pred RWh dominated the Sblap sweepstakes at the Los Angeles Auto Speedway Sunday afternoon, winning after a dustless track and strong early trials. Al Slaughter, Fred Ruth and Grady Sexton posted top times in heats and feature events, with Ruth claiming multiple podiums and Sexton close behind in several classes.

San Antonio Ram Tack Criveford al Slaughter Kut Alket Turker Pay Arinnis

Detroit Lions Dominate Giants In Pro Final Victory

Detroit overwhelmed the New York Giants 26 to 7 on a slick University of Detroit field as Bark Tuslons and Cadets Parker led a swift Lions offense. The visitors never recovered from early breaks as Detroit pulled away with two late scoring drives and stout defense.

Detroit Liane New York Giants University of Detroit Stesson Teagur Wurey Wats Suddes Gutowske Bark Tucsons Giant New York Sevendery Lion Storm Giants Ken Strong Jem Ed Txnowski Lions Hen Davcowski George Christiansen Grants Caddel Parker Clark New York Is Kurdgon Newnan Oac Lion Cadueark Parkes Peteoit Sore Dilewicks Jonson Staahan Ain Randolph Lizi KH van Cad Gutawal Sore Lyr Perlide York Giants Mer Iobin Weevesant Held Si D. Robb Burhurghy

Calhoun Receives Letters From San Marcos High Team

Eighteen members of the San Marcos High School football squad will receive letters, per Coach Butavad Williams. Captains include Lowell Rad and Calhoun, among others, with Calhoun noted for four seasons as captain and long service to the team. The squad posted a 52-6 win over an opponent, and Calhoun played in 35 quarters this season. Players named include Galhoun, Dempsey, Bear, Frank Donaleon, Dick Monit, Jorn Pant Garzi, Raymond Powell, John B. Vaughn, Jim Price, Warrick Vaughn, Melton Shule, TLRL Younger, Johony Ryn Hevmelidez, Ward Cole Smith, Sugene Jackson, Gary Mumford, and Theray IRR.

Ggh Marcos San Marcos Butavad Williames Caniain Lowell Cale Howe Sears Cosredes Reconc Vluee Path Kailing Tietuinh Calman Wes Sheen Be- Lataehh Jetterins Galhoun Dempsey Beiur Frank Donaleon Dick Monit Jorn Pant Garzi Raymond Powell John DB. Vaughn Jim Price

Junior Highs Play for Title Tuesday

Coach Mike Williamson's team faces Geach Johnny Mecaylim and Harris in a key interschool basketball clash for the city crown. Leary defeated Vemersan last week as the contest is set for 4:45 Tuesday at Tech.

Mike Willamson Emer Harris Geach Johnny Mecaylim Wu Champiananiyi Ailton Ab Tech Tae Maris Te” Leary Vemersan Tae Tina

Mustangs and Frogs Rally for Bowl Preparations

The Southern Methodist Mustangs and Texas Christian Horned Frogs returned to the gridiron for early rehearsals ahead of postseason bowls. Players voted to start practice after layoffs as coaches Matty Bell and James Stewart organize the squad under Vic Hurt.

Wolf Frogs Gimie Paulsiana State Tigers Wilton Mustangs Atuiea Houston We Houston Dose Matty Bell James H. Stewart Sere

Aggies Open Cage Season

College Station prepares for the Aggies basketball season opener against the Regal team from Donston. The squad features Ed Lee, Paul Evans, and captain Monte Carmichael with guard Clyde Jones. The Aggies aim to rebound after a one week break and face several upcoming nonconference games before the Southwest Conference schedule.

College Station Der Tes Regal Donston Aggies Toetinl S. A Tee Bissey The Johnny Vaisht Texas Christian Claude Herris University of Texas Woodrow Grathhouse Sam Houston Taestadt Ed Lee Pail Evans Blix Monte Carmichael Clyde Jonts Carmichael Toh Ammers Timmy Glas Pete Dowling Nter Taylor Wilkins T Davis Ocher Houston Madisonville Brorrow Jacksonville Jsunior College Jacksonsidle Thureday Centenary Kort

Tripp Receives Letter From Bobcat Freshman Team

San Mamcoh Dec 1. Ray Strimp of San Antonio. farmer Jufter’s son, a Westonland college player, earned a seat on the state teachers college freshman football squad. Tripp played guard and acted captain in several games. Read as list of Pasadena and Donna area players.

SAN Mamcoh Ray Strinp San Antonio Farmer Jufter Fon High School Westonland Duplor Colege Wan Scicneg GonthWet Feral State Teathers Freshmaty Tripp Wastactle Bulioy Wil- Haws Forrest Patrick Pasadena Tenens Sneelings Speck En Marcos Schlolzhater Townes Donna Cawik Mangum San Rene Hunter Nixon Foes Mc-Allen Port Laven Short Brady Gurley Ganty Hota Bowewed Reynoilt Medatster Yoakum Kerchrville Kyle

Two Banquets for Edison Gridsters

Two banquets honoring Edison High School gridsters were planned. The first, hosted by Joe Ward at his home on Edison Drive, starts Monday at 6 30 with coach Ward present. The second banquet Tuesday night will be announced by J F Gump, the player's father.

Thomas A. Edison Wwe Joe Ward Edison J. F. Gump Bill Ward Raydnsa

Stanford Minton Ace May Miss SMU in Rose Bowl

Stanford University coach Thurman Thornhill plans adjustments for the Rose Bowl as star end Monk Muscrip may be sidelined by New Year’s Day. The Cardinal face a tough test against Southern Methodist University while injury concerns and defensive tweaks loom. Workouts continue with two weeks to the big game as Thornhill studies the Mustangs’ aerial threats.

Wrens Southern Methodist Mustangs Texas Christians Horned Frogs Essadeni Call New Orleans Sistangs Stalfori Indians Pasadena Worth cDuten" Meyer Raymond Stanford University Stanford’s Gidmen Leek Willy Givat Dames Monk Muscrip Southern Methodist University Cleven Tin Thornhill Texas A Stanford Rose Bowl Weiling Apt Inglieute Thornhill Bhulford

Oklahoma U Tulsa Grid Rivalry Renewed Schedule Fragment

Oklahoma Sooners renew grid rivalry with Tulsa in a 1936 schedule. Home games listed include Tulsa at Norman October 3 Texas at Dallas October 9 and other conference contests with Kansas State, Missouri and more at Norman venues.

Oklahoma U Tulsa Norman Okle Tulsa University University of Oklahoma Sooners Hom Texas Dallas Kanas Lawrences

Hatkewite Free champs win city series title

Old Good Days notes Hatkewite Free baseball champions who took the city title in a recent series. Mentions Bertebli Golt bardt Gar Holtman OBR dior Siminang Stiel Taper Manny De Chispet and Waspods as players. Texas university opened football schedule in San Antonio on October 14.

Texas University San Antonio

Florida racing season opens with odd flamingo fever

Damon Runyon describes the Miami Florida race season at Tropical Park and Hialeah. The piece highlights Mrs. Joseph B. Widener’s flamingo stable, plus rival promoter Large William Vincent Dwyer, and quirky spectacles surrounding Florida racing into January. A satirical tone notes unusual acts, pink frogs, and arena renovations as the season begins.

Damon Runyon Miami Via Trout United States William Vincent Devers Corah Gables Uke Tandef Joseph B. Widener Joseph Widener Plorida Diasy Dean Joseph BE. Widester Widentr S Pend Tinteah Pack Flor Ida Gerbyay Witerer Nmske Sean Datayd Dwyer Wicener Lares Willian Tropical Park Serge William Dwyer Perlatelti William Dwyer Tla Ais Hialeah Widesser Totalizstar Tate

Palm trees damaged but restored after tropical storm hits Hialeah

The article notes Tropical Storm impact in Florida with Mr. Widener’s royal palms uprooted and worth about $100 each. Replanting efforts at Hialeah’s famed gateway aim to restore the avenue, while other palms in the area suffered more damage. Local residents and workers respond with quick cleanup and repairs.

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