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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1935

Page

4

Longest Winter-Spring Meeting At Alamo Downs Predicted

Alamo Downs to open with eight races at 12 45 PM on Wednesday as the 46 day winter and spring combined meet targets national turf prominence. Major officials from race circuits join local organizers amid record horse arrivals and expanded stabling planned to exceed prior seasons.

Clark Nealon Alamo Downs Marling New Wests Sith Loral Organization Nationel Tourise Sebeon Han Alanie Downs

Opening Day At Track Sparks Betting Revival In Texas

A large crowd gathered for opening day as mutuel betting returned to the Texas track under new regulations and a Dentley-Murray ticket machine. Officials predicted a new record, with prior highs noted at $89,763 on opening day and $192,220 on closing day of a previous meet, as betting operations expanded and purposed to lure San Antonio back to the betting rounds.

Buliitrees Yast Charles W Tumy Hay Frankfort William HL. Bhelley Louisville Raymond Russi Tas Alaina Brendeland Cetler Cheathen Parke Egle Pressme Ag Heeels Oplfinisny Jawhides Texas

East Favored 2toLover West Team In New Year's Classic

San Francisco December 36 011 The Stars of the East rate 2 to 2 ahead as they meet the West for charity and gridiron prestige on New Year’s Day. About 60 000 are expected at Hill to watch Easterners with nine captains and several All America choices face Western stars in a clash backed by Coaches Serr Hanley and Lacey Mole. The West names solid players to counter heavy eastern headlines and aims to end a string of East wins.

San Francisco Andy Serr Bick Hanley Wester Wable Stanford Southern Methodist Mesting Tc.u Ulin Tig Western Warriors

Weather Man Predicts Cloudy Opening For Alamo Dowty Race

Meteorologist J. H. Jarbot forecasts a cloudy opening day for the Alamo Dowty races on Wednesday. He expects a steady temperature, slightly warmer than indications suggested, with overcast skies. Rain is unlikely to continue for the time being.

J. H. Jarbot Jardne

Officials Named For Alamo Downs 40 Day Meet Start

The article lists Alamo Downs officials for the 40 day meet starting Wednesday. Raymond R. Russell is president and J Mosbach vice president with Alex R. Whores as secretary treasurer. It names stewards, judges, racing officials, and department managers including Joe E Barr, U.S. Washard, Dr R ty and Dr Howard Basi among others under the state racing commission.

Alamo Downs Wednnesday Alamo Downs, Inc Raymond R. Russell J. ©. Mosbach Alex R. Whores Timmy" Hay W. A. Shelley Cheatham Parke State Raving Commission John Carey L. G. Bogedschutz Bender Ine Nelson W. O H. Sheney Clee S John H. Mays Doll Wishard Pari-mutual Department Joe E. Barr U.S. Washard R. Ty Trach Howard Basi Howard Wade

Holly League Opens Quest for Basketball Crown at Kelly Field

Holly League launches quest for the basketball championship at Kelly Field as five teams begin a 20 game schedule on Monday. Doubleheaders start the night, with teams eager to prove their mettle in the early action.

HOLLY Kellyeld

New Orleans Crowds Focus On Sugar Bowl Track Meet

In New Orleans crowds eyed a festive sports week as football between a signature university and Texas Christian loomed, while track and field and other events drew interest. Glenn Cunningham and Sack Torrance starred in the Sugar Bowl meet, setting Southern records as cold conditions persisted.

New Orleans Universiy Texas Christian University I. S.5 Baton Rouge Wilmer Artisan Austin Yar Lonois TNS Glennn Cunningham Kana8 University Wriler Plant Torrance Yorisinna State Cunnagham Indiana Vorrance Puttin Glen Unran Wes Cin Alstee George Avani Ohio State

Track records and horse rewards amid vaults and races

Odd OCR fragment describes track records and rewards tied to horses, with mentions of vaults, downs, times like 1 01, 1 93, 2 09, and various runners and trials. Names appear garbled but imply world records and notable performances across events.

Open House at Y January First Event Highlights

City men will attend a New Year open house at the Y M C A begins with a 9 a m basketball event for men and boys and ends with refreshments at 10 pm. The program includes painted open house materials and a 2 pm touch football game between two all star teams in the Pinter B class.

Exhibition games and tournaments at local college venues

Local sports events feature an arena of activities with a 4 PM football game between Southern Methodist and Sumter universities. The schedule includes tumbling, fencing, wrestling at 7 PM, exhibition handball, a TIMMY KERE Triangle cage match, basketball by the Alamo Jewelers league, a ping pong registration drive, and a Friday night game closing the first half of the MCG A basketball league. Medals fundraisers and music following games round out the program.

Southern Methodist Sumteraniversities Cest Timmy Kere Waycat Eld Glub Alamo Jewelers Gommeyday Wall Westnogrtand Welock

Seven to Face Start In inaugural handicap field

Seven horses entered for the $1209 New Year’s Day handicap at a mile and 70 yards. Alan Downs’ 46 day wintry season opens with top weights and several familiar names along with new entrants in a tight field for the Greetings purse and the main feature.

Alan Downs Logan Creetings Ure Jung Stu Greetings Prince Fox W. C. Weanl W. HL Huntil A. Cooper Salaam H. Dudley Beyenti Heaven FP. Grill Glynson Rightshee Wise Flayer Wilm Miney Myersoly Money A. Beck Welgals Jockseys Wise Ante Cooper Bulstrode J. Nola Myerson Morning Mall Jessie D. J A. Smith Mines Myerson G. Arnold Jessie D. M Croon Calvert Hank Nove Te Lake Honnred

Alamo Downs Entries First Race and Mixed Card

Racing card from Alamo Downs lists entries for multiple races with purses, claimed horses, and eligible runners. Notable names include Winged Wind, Be Phere, Strel Atoms, Little Treigh, Redus, Pratress, Savacoh Maid, Havalty Jick, and more across six races with purses ranging from 100 to 500 dollars and notable stakes listed.

Ayennalds Urton Winkie xDonnie Altean Be Phere xNonaatte Boy Strel Atoms i Clover xLittle Treigh Aisa Clighter Yancey Bares Hester Madan Averralds Tien Monge xGynsio Chief Savacoh Maid Havalty Jick Sempy Mitsun xAttena Xy Thermalsening Wns Tans Atm Jag. Byparulda Ture Union Srtuintur Feluch Mat X Luekire Tinta Prince Eather Royal Teuver Taek Peter Giurguiga Auntie Coventes Wilson Bayne Prince Tide Besterite Lookout Boys iSpacia Prince Burar Furlonne Crang aMiner Ai Ul Myeron I Aeltee Bessie Butstrade eThe Dart Aainter Civatable bMra Orns Weiner Seventh Heaven Wise Will Balam Wase Ualaw Flaimine Tinteeial Tech

Jockeys and Trainers Named for Wednesday Event

A garbled list of jockeys and trainers appears to reference an upcoming Wednesday fixture. Names include Teekers Alamé Towne, Ujeyath, Charles Karan, Karlen Hanauer, Krank Grill, Wallin, Owen Wel, Arthur Weant Pass Clelland, Paul Keester, Stu bert Chian, Tom Murphy, George Keaton, Boucher, Harvey Dudley, and others, with scattered place hints like Lake and Avenns in HK. The fragmentary text struggles with multiple misspellings and incomplete attributions, but signals a horse racing program with numerous riders and personnel.

Alamé Cancreti Ujeyath Onder Onstairs Charles Karan O. Lo Stubert Chian Forter Robertr Keene Janey Robson J. J. Couz Tom Murphy George Keaton Dani Boucher E. Lute A. Moran S.C. Alia Harvey Dudley B. Davinga Farmin Tps Cain John Lanza Fa Anthony Robert Monomers Fe H. Carpenter John Nalah F Stonedack Avenns Barron Itamoraden Chazien H. Mien Clonile Teooper Mangan

Lewis vs Stillman Bout Set in St Louis January 17

Promoter Benny Greenberg announced a one round title fight featuring John Kehry Tenis, world light heavyweight champion, facing an opponent named Stillman at St Louis on January 17. The bout will be held at 175 pounds under the Negro world light-heavyweight banner.

Noisy Opening Day Scrambles at the Alamo Dayes Track

Snoopy Sam and Ais Wo’le split duties as opening day plans form, with wagers planned on several horses from a $20 bankroll while a collision injures Bill and Geer nearby. Track officials announce scores for Sugar Bowl and East West amidst crackling loudspeakers.

Fter Kraus Synip Snoopy Sam Ant Paéger Alamo Dayes Sam Bam Melights

Pro Net Stars May Play In L A Matches

Ellsworth Vines George Lott and Lester Blopfen, former national doubles stars, plus Berkeley Bell and others, may headline a San Antonio exhibition on March 23. Manager O Brien would hire Ethel Burke, Jane Shiacp, BU Ta den and Bruce Bates for the bill. Local juror league display and charity angle discussed. proposed split would favor visitors.

Ellsworth Vines Fonper Mateur Tenis George Lott Lester Blopfen Ad Berkeley Bell New York San Antonin Suvanne Langton Mary Xi. Browne Vincent Richards Tia Vistors

Miss Vinson and Lee Retain Skating Honors

Miss Vinson and Young Lee retained national titles at the U S figure skating championships in Madison Square Garden New York. Vinson won her eighth women’s title with teammate Grace Madden, while Lee won the men’s title with partner George R B Hill. The Olympic team was chosen from the event with eight singles and two pairs. Madden unable to compete due to injury.

Miss Vinson Young Lee New York Bev Marshell Vinton Heston Kevin Lee Minneayols Prinees Madison Square Garden Veneck Tae George RB. Hill Boston Erit Rilley Minneapolis Roger Turner Louisa Welgel Buffalo Mrskinsen Tiler Audrey Poppe Estelie Weigel Louise Titer Polly Blodgett DI Boster Anary Olympic Tigre Skating Committee Lee Onen Ritter Fill James Lester Madden Rossini Madden Grace Madden Germany Weigel Miss Penpe Vine I4on

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