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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1936

Page

12

Knockout ends comeback of Balsano

New York December report describes Solly Kreiger of Tyooklyn stopping Harry Balsano late to halt a comeback. The bout featured a dramatic finish after Balsano absorbed heavy blows, referee stoppage, and a decisive knockout that ended the match amid injuries and a tense crowd.

Balsano New York Solly Kreiger Tyooklyn Harry Balsanio Billy Kavanaugh A Nelles Cuerei Jessly-Leasen Balsamy Stanley Ketelen Balszo Jaw Bacatis Kreber S. Peleni Basiame Kreiger

Raucous Race Day Banter and Local Grid Hopes

A rambling sports page piece mixes racing lore from Alamo Downs with reminiscences of a Soapworks Turf Club era. Readers share memories of a famed board marker, a red leather chair, and past crowds as talk shifts to racing odds, a forthcoming eighth race, and a plan to enjoy the stands. Also includes a brief note on baseball trade chatter about Mark Koenig and a Kerrville Antlers football coach’s praise for tackle Ian Davenport.

Soapworks Turf Club Mack Davenport J. Vernon Hilliard Kerrville Avy High Davenport Paigin Hillskora

Messy Mat Results Spoil Local Meet in Turletic

A garbled recap lists competitors Associated Mess, Turletic, Pastor Cox, Hank Barber and Steve Carey with scores including 224 294 159 and 214 amid unclear city references like Cangas City Bos ton dine fall and Ireland. Partial names appear broken and unreadable items hint at a larger track event with mixed up place names and stray phrases.

Associated Mess Turletic Pastor Cox Cangas City Merestet Hank Barber Boston Timon N. T Steve Carey Ireland Nfote

Fight results inching toward associate showdown

Fragmentary OCR lists names and locations from a fight result, mentioning Brew York Rally Krieser and Th Hercklen with scattered affiliations. Other names include Harry Balsamo of Asti New York and Vancouver B C dorridge Wallace. Text is garbled but indicates a boxing or fighting event with an international mix of participants.

Brew York Rally Krieser Th. Hercklen Harry Balsamo Asti New York Vancouver B. C Dorridge Wallace Vanrow Avila Weidit Charpient Seruckudane Tautling Chisuzo

Japanese Officer Chosen as Amateur Athletic Federation Chief

Lieut General Matahiko Oshime elected president of the Japanese Amateur Athletic Federation to lead preparations for the Mid Twentieth Olympiad in 1918 in Tokio. The post had been vacant after the death of Sewhi Kish for over three years. Prince Iyezata Tokugawa slated for appointment to chief manship of the Olympiad organizing committee. Reports note debate over using the Olympiad to display national spirit versus preserving athleticism and sportsmanship.

Tokio Japan Matahiko Oshime Loday Amnteur Athletic Fédera Sewhi Kish Iyezata Tokugawa Olsmpe Kent

Victoria Junior Curleze 1936 football season funds report

Victoria’s athletic association reports approximately 283 dollars balance for the 1936 football season despite the team losing and some players transferring. The organization plans continued operation and track purchases with funds remaining, noting that some purchases for gridders are not yet funded.

Victoria Victoria High School Victoria, Athletic Associate

Shifting Fight to Germany Hinted by Promoter

A New York promoter announces plans to move the heavyweight title fight between Ali and Schmeling to Berlin. Negotiations with the German government and Berlin officials reportedly aim to draw 200,000 spectators and about 1.5 million dollars. Joe Gould and others back the move, with assurances of support and a large guarantee.

Davis Wh New York Bec. i Lobby Jones Ninger Falls Ace Torney Schuesing and Sharkey Rragdocks Joe Gould Dex Gould Dotgit Kilpatrick Yale Madison Square Garden Al¢Noweh Thas Ous Scidar Europe Germany Anil Toe Gould Woulter Schmeling Long Ixia Dewl

Alamo Jewelers Rout Schreiner Institute In Kerrville Game

Alamo Jewelers, a strong commercial league outfit, defeated Schreiner Institute Mountaineers 40 to 32 in Kerrville on Wednesday. Andy Qbinitt led Alamo Jewelers with Rasely scoring next, while Imda Zani and Selimso paced Schreiner. The lineup featured Rave, Cassiani, Hartman and Green among others in a low scoring contest.

Alamo Jewelers Schrainer Institute Mountaineers Kerrville Andy Qbinitt The Jewelars Rasely Harthian Mountaineers Toward iMdazani Alama Selimso Schreier Alan Guard Abtino Usrotti Reyholds Thrailkill Canter Rave Cassiani Eniur Stamps Magan Wheeler Schreiner Barnett Selle Iant Jones Hartman Green Euards Sths Gries Moore Vance

College Golf Set for Eastern Links

The United States Golf Association announced the 1997 intercollegiate championship will be played June 28 to July 3 at Oakmont Country Club near Pittsburgh. The event gathers top college teams for the national title.

Eastern Links New York uPi United States Golf Association Oakmont Country Club Pittsbirgh

Jackets Beat Junior Buffs in Interception Rally

St Anthony’s Frllow jackets closed their season with a 33 to 0 victory over Tech Junior Buffs. Georgie Dunn scored twice after interceptions for 60 yards and 40 yards. Docs McCollum added a 4 yard TD plunge. McCollum, Jones and Fadio Fiannong starred for the Jackets while Tech backs Rizzo Valdez and Tueedale shone. Fifteen football letters will be awarded to St Anthony’s riders. captains sweaters go to George Dunn and Flash O’Conner.

St Anthony's Tech St. Anthony's Jackets Georgie Dunn Docs McCollum McCollum Jones Fadio Fiannong Rizzo Valdez Tueedale Ferg Fatriah Letterman St. Anthony's College Test George Dunn Flash O'Conner Jimmy Brassial Ben Wagner Tommy Walsh Joe Dunn Daya Boully Dan McCollum Joe Sammon Charles Jones Jim McCarthy Jimmy Walsh Joe O'Callahan Joe Dietzel Walter Ato Celtim

Oregon Black Tails on Friedrich Ranch Thirteen

Oregon black tail deer escaped from the Friedrich Ranch near Kerrville after arrival. Eleven deer were released under guard, including six bucks and five does, in the early hours of Wednesday.

Oregon Friedrich Ranch Kerrville R. H. Friedrich OL Sa Antonio

Auburn favors LSU over Santa Clara in Sugar Bowl

Auburn officials and players debate Sugar Bowl pick, favoring LSU over Santa Clara. Coaches tout LSU offense, while Santa Clara backers cite balanced attack and better early-season form. Several quotes express confidence in LSU’s depth and defense, with media and fans split on outcome.

Texas grid and coaching links in Amarillo sighs

Sport Sparks reports from Dallas on Texas officials journeying west to Amarillo where Blair Cherry’s San S, tied to Abilene 46-15, and coach Dan Rogers of TCU boosts Cotton Bowl talk. Fort Worth writer Mom Hall outlines changes in attitudes toward Texas Christian’s clash plans as Cherry and Clark meet in Amarillo.

Dallas University of Texas Mom Hall Fort Worth Star-Telegram Texas Christian Maranette Dan D. Rogers TCU_ board of trustees Rogers Bama Bays Santa Chara Texas Christ Blair Cherry Merman Clark Mateh

Second Dead Heat at Bay Meadows

The season's second dead heat occurred at Bay Meadows in the third race with Moratorium and Guilder sharing honors. An electric camera was used to settle the finish as Moratorium led briefly and Guilder surged on the outside in the final feet to a photo finish.

Bay Meadows San Matic Moratoriam Guilder Fetus Way Mit

TEAMS READY FOR BIG HIGH GRID GAMES

North Side Port Worth and Amarillo prepare for crucial league clashes. Port Arthur’s first-string squad of 23 players, led by Ton L. Dennis and Milton Perkins, faces strong opposition while North Side heads to Lubbock for practice. Amavillo’s line battles injuries with key players Bill Kilman Joe Davis and Pat Towels listed as doubtful for the quarterfinals.

Herman Glark Mace North Side Amavilio Bill Kilman Joe Davis Pat Towels Ware Abilete Ketryille

Peggy's Wins at King's Horse Runs Handicap

In Windsor on December 1717 Marcon rode the 18 horse to Tun wn dey colors of King George VY to finish eventh in a nine horse field in a ha New Windsor handicap Steepie chase. Roi Tandel, one of Péesoy Topkina, led early as Joyce's engagement gifts from Viv Jay Tackson Gentlelss, Joe won the two mile MI hurdle lace with Sara Magee in the saddle.

Windsor Marcon King George VY Roi Tandel Joyce Viv Jay Tackson Joe Sara Magee

Hockey Guide Night Results From International League

The night’s results show Philadelphia defeating ? 7 to 0, Providence 5 to 1 over Princeton, New Haven 4, St Paul 2 and Minneapolis 1 in overtime. Tonight’s National League schedule lists Boston against Montreal, Toronto at New York Americans, with Tulsa visiting Kansas City.

Springtida Pisin Providence Pracuse New Haver St Paul Blinneapolis Hiostan Montreal Maroons Voronto New York

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