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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1936

Page

15

Braddock Schmeling Berlin plan unlikely says editor

Miami column argues Braddock Schmeling Berlin offer was financially questionable. It notes Braddock would earn about 42 1 2 percent of a potential 500000 gate while Berlin prospects require a quick turnout. The piece doubts the Berlin bout will draw in New York or the United States and suggests Braddock should pursue Louis or other options.

Prkes New York Braddock Fsuie Paris Berlin James Joe

Weary Dorothy Lamour Cast as Other Woman in Swing High

Dorothy Lamour, famed for Tha Jungle Princess, is described as weary and cast as the glamorous Spanish heroine who becomes the other woman in Paramount’s Swing High Swing Low. The article frames her as a star in a new relationship triangle.

Dorothy Lamour the Other Woman Paramount

Polo schedule revised for San Antonio polo tourney

Weather wins again as Polo schedule changes push games from Sunday to Wednesday through next Sunday. George Miller’s team meets Mexican squad led by Capt. Vicente Farsec with 10 goal handicap. Army and chamber officials organize venues at Harrison Field and Harbor Street. Mexican stars include Antonin Nava and Manuel Raimova. Quinones leads as border chief with alternates. Admission remains 40 cents with chamber directing traffic.

Sunda George Miller Chapiber San Antonio Mitre Ra Iarrison Field Boath Houston Street Velock Sir Athonis Pola O. B. Wrightsman Houston Miller Crew Vincente Farseck Roal Man Mej. Antonin Nava Nava Argentina Eng-lind Maj. Maya Maj Guillermo ‘Gracia Texm Milley Army Four San Antonio Polo Cluth Chamber of Commerce

Lenglet and Coates in Coast Boxing Night at Olympic

Lenglet the French heavyweight and Chalice Coates of Akron challenge in a 10 round main event at the Olympic auditorium. Coates seeks a harder punch than Hankinson and Theodoratus makes a six round local debut against Chet Snidel of Oakland Gall.

Lenglet Coates Los Angeles Ande Lenglet Frenchmez Chalice Akron Olympic Auditorium Hankinson Ohia Olympic Theket George Theodoratus Chet Ssiidel Oakland Gall

Future Secure for Max Baer

San Leandro California November 23 Max Baer the former heavyweight champion known as the Liverpools Playboy faces a future of securing income as he nears 45 Meanwhile he plans to travel to England for a fight and says he is not worried about his next meal despite past lawsuits and harassment during his reign as champion.

San Leandro Calif Nee Max Baer Mov England

Profitable Peace Urged Between Hunter and Farmer

Government urged farmers to permit hunting and charge cash for game rights. Col. Sheldon of the Biological Survey says farmers should price pheasants quail and rabbits like wheat poultry and butter. A government booklet outlines rules including no candy or cigars for family arrival and emphasizes a cash crop approach for farm game. Cooperation among landowners is encouraged to implement the plan.

Col Biological Survey Cayy Davis Sheldon

Sunday Schools JUNIO Baskyr BALL and local games

Sunday schedule lists multiple games and participants at Laurel Heights and local precincts. Includes Jefferson Street and Wesley venues with start times and Methodist affiliations.

Junio Baskyr Ball Patlwater Mure Yooteair Duikam Algmo Letel Marshee Laurel Heights Ictacer Riveralde Shemore Harrison Tobiss Mes Richardson Relerte Hay Miller Rembir Jefferson Eyir Hackherre Street Methodist Ve Harlundale Methodist

Pimlico Futurity Entries Rise to 900 Nominations

Pimlico Futurity nominations totalled about 900 for the 1939 run at Pimlico, a rise of 18 percent from the previous year. Nominations closed December 15 and were announced by Matt Craiger of the Maryland Jockey Club. Leading nominators include Wils Sherpe Kilmer and A. B. Hancock with 20 mares, while Valdia Farm of Texas and Allarey Farm contributed large numbers. The list includes 18 Maryised owners and breeders with 429 nominations and even international entries such as a mare from Ralph Beaver Braceburger’s stud in Chantilly France.

Baltimore Wec Matt Craiger Maryland Jockey Club Pimlico Wils Sherpe Kilmer Jed Gite A. B. Hancock Valdiia Farm Stable Texas Allarey Farm Zighteen Owor Ralph Beaver

Ice Hockey Schedule Highlights Tonight Across Leagues

National league features Montetal Maroons at Boston Montreal Canadiens at Chicago and Razor against Americans in New York. American association games include St. Paul at Minneapolis Kansan City at Wichita. Hagameg last eight.

Associated Brass Montetal Maroons Boston Montreal Canadiens Chicago Razor New York St. Paul Minneapolis Kansan City Wichita

Rich stakes at Santa Anita this week

Los Angeles December 29 5 Swinging into a busy week topped by the 10000 California Breaders Championship tomorrow and the new Year’s day stakes Santa Anita Horse Racing programmers fared the 1600 Monravia handicap at one mile today Several candidates for the 100000 Santa Anita handicap were slated to run over the Arcadia track today including G W Whitney s Bright Plumage AT Tarn s Punkit Mrs TV Stevenson s Tempestuous and Moon Side of the E Kane stable Tempestuous off his Texas races drew low weight of 114 pounds Twenty horses were entered for the New Year s day stakes the elusive Golden Eye A A Baroni s Surprise winner of last week s Christmas stakes sid Langreal which ran second to the Baroni 4 horse

Los Angeles California Breaders Santa Anita Arcadia Plant Ralne G. W. Whitney Tarn

Rideout to Star at Millrose Meet in New York

Texas runner Wayne Rideout, noted for a 9 03.5 two mile time at New Orleans, is reportedly invited to Millrose Games at Madison Square Garden on February 6. The plan is a circuit tour of the Eastern track scene with Lash and other stars in the mile and two mile events. Denton’s North Texas State Teachers College is tied to Rideout’s squad as the season progresses.

New York Rident Texas Madison Square Garden Hays Denton Wayne Rideout Taetena Don ‘Lash New Orleans Lash Millrose Hjaing Rideout

High goalers back in game in San Antonio

Two San Antonio high school basketball teams resume pre season schedules Tuesday night. St Anthonys Yellowjackets defends South West Academic league title against Alamo Heights Lutherans at Centre Catholic gym at 7 30 p m. Stiney Lanier Vors meet Shiner High at Lanier gym at 7 p m. Lanier Shiner game starts doubleheader. The Funier Vors of the Latin American league face Riverside Kats in the second game.

Funier Vors Riverside Kats

Fight Results From Local Boxing Cards Include Several Decisions

Abstracted boxing results list multiple bouts with winners and points. Dates indicate events in Fall River and Washington with fighters such as George Su and Jon Merius scoring points, and other matchups including Jacko Sharkey in regional venues.

Sgehindton Jon Merius Washington Rapid City Ted Garnia Belle Fourche Jacko Sharkey Euponls

Local Ice Hockey Aces Open Practice Sessions

The Randolph Field Ramblers 87 ice hockey team began practice at the San Perro Tealand rink Wednesday at 1 00 p m for their third South Texas Hockey League season. Last season they finished second to champions Houston Polar Bears by half a game. Seventeen players are available, with Sergeant Booth as manager and Paul Hetncaip as business manager. Open in Jan 14 at Honaton against the Polar Bears. Ranger lineup changes include four returning players and several new signings from St Paul Minneapolis and Toronto. The Houston Polar Bears 1937 team is led by Hilly Eckhardt with Willian Eckhardt Sr as business manager.

Randolph Field Ramblers San Perro Tealand Rambler Houston Polar Bears Randolphine Brooks Field Booth Paul Hetncaip Randolph Honaton San Adlonto Rangers Old Texas al Miller Baytown

Oakie to star in Twelve Crowded Months on Newslink

Oakie takes over the net show as Columbia Broadcasting System debuts Twelve Crowded Months a dramatization tracing major news events from the abdication of Edward VII to Roosevelt’s reelection. Jack Oakie hosts with cast, orchestra, and sound effects, featuring weekly guests and college talent.

Renwicke Cary Tin Columbia, Broadcasting Fystem KTSA Reis Columbia Workshop Howard Barlow Edward VII Roosevelt Italy Ethiopia

Radio Programs for Tomorrow Schedule Listed in Detail

Tomorrow’s radio lineup includes Musical Clock at 6:50, Of Interest to Women, Dance Rhythms, Make Believe, News Through vy, Merlean Moments, and Morning Chimes. Also listed are Big Sister, Education a Servicey, and various program blocks from 720M to 90M, with references to the Columbia Broadcasting System and CBS Texas Quality Network.

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Radio Programs Summary for Tuesday Night Schedule

Radio listings show NTSA Del Carino at 9 with Violinist Pies Radic and Orch. Various acts include Garber Records, Jolson, Phil Duith, Herbie Holmes, Fred Astoire, and Bobby Meeker. Schedule spans 9 to 11:30 PM across WOAD WOAI WOAT KMAC and others with multiple recorded music segments and variety shows.

Siders Aula Orphan Annis EABC Jan_ Garber Records Eal Eltyman Blush Mgale Music Mt. SA Ure Sfarietuu Eee Onaare Ae Tencaea Doris Kerr Sie Paras Shep Fieldy Weeerda Stuslea Herbie Holmes Orch AL Jolson WOAD Phil Duith Leo Ele Mint'a Orch WOAT Ainos Andy Frankiewasters Osh BABC Reconec Dan Albert Bobby Meeker Joe Reichman Kews Hid Lips Hockett KMAC Chick Webb

Short Wave Tuesday Radio Schedule Fragments

A fragmented OCR radio schedule lists stations and times across cities from London to Boston and Toronto. It includes W2XAF, 31.4 m. WRAL, 60 meg. Berlin and Toronto listings. lineup mentions operettas, community singing, and a Federal Lyric broadcast with various early evening slots.

Rehemoclads Newa W2xaf London UTS Wees Sc Sig Im Sat Derlin DID Boston WRAL Berlin Inex Children of the Stara Gsd Toronto

Film Stars in Exramount's Outs ab Seq Underway

Stanley Andruva Monte Blue and Graves Hampton begin work in Exramount's Outs ab Seq with Gary Cooper and George Raft in starring roles. Henry Hathaway directs. For funds to cover Christmas bills see Classified Ads pages 46 to 43.

Stanley Andruva Monte Blue Graves Hampton Exramount Gary Cooper George Raft Henry Hathaway

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