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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1937

Page

4

Betting Off 35 Percent At S A Track

Figures for January show lower betting at South Australian racetracks with a total of 1,487,149 across the month versus 1,272,057 the previous year. Average daily handle reached 64,500, and New Year’s Day opened strong with 127,099 in bets. Attendance data is incomplete, but the county tally reached 4009 with a notable high of 12,211 on an unspecified day.

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Deceased Coach Rivard Gramson Dies After Accident

Rivard Gramson Falls High School athletic coach died from injuries after an accident at his former home. He had served as a track coach and directed teams at Minneapolis and DePaul University. The incident occurred in Mont, Fr, on the night prior.

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Unclear racing note follows horse betting scene

A jumbled report describes The System finishing second and upset involving the syoIem Mumlay while Handicapper Why pnsists It Can Be Done rebounds at Alatin Downs with a $20 nose wager on Carlor in the eighth. The roll, described as mythical, is SAO 50.

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Improved Race Showcases Exciting Horse Racing Qualifiers

Monday's track program delivered a thrilling day with favorites winning across eight races. Solitary, a 10-to-1 long shot, upset the field in the third race while Maid's Gold flashed late to capture the fourth and other notable performances included Solitary pairing for a $39.30 straight and $107.50 double with American Red. Leading stable honors went to Burns stable with trainer J. Wilkins adding wins. Johnny Adams topped the jockeys with multiple rides and Match's Gold nearly set a track record. Total mutuel handle reached $44,901 with 2,792 cashing tickets as a lively Ladies' Day.

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Alamo Downs Weather and Event Notes for February 1 1937

The page lists a Daily Double stake of 107.50 at Alamo Downs. It references weather notes for the track and a 4 rack heavy event. The entry is brief, with date February 1 1937 and location Alamo Downs.

Alamo Downs

Second Race Six Furlongs Training Result

The race details show American Red-J and Saint Jo among noted runners with Irish jockeys and trainers. Winner held a late surge to secure victory by a small margin. Saint Jo was a strong factor early but faded late.

Third Race Six Furlongs Run Runs and W—

In the third race six furlongs, Solitary paid 39.20 to win with Fair Romanus 46.60 place and Zekki 2.80 show. Litary led then faded, Zeriss rushed to front but failed to catch the winner as the field closed in the stretch.

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Fifth Race at Porteyearolds Sustains Fast Early Lead

In the fifth race over six furlongs at Porteyearolds, Black sod surged to the inside, led early, and held on as TV's Drnam closed hard, finishing strong but short of the winner. Sixth race featured a mile and 70 yards claiming with Driving winning and Doris B. placing, followed by Steppinanna fading late.

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SeventH Race At Yonkers Features Close Finish

In the 118 mile claiming race the field started well and finished with Hidden Out winning by a neck over Chilhower who was two lengths behind. India Bas-Boun Deaht led early, with Indian Boy and Miss Glace among the runners, mutuels paid on straight bets and place bets.

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Eighth race at odds and ends of track details

Shady Wood led strong early then faded. Hedden Lore challenged but fell short. Siaddy Wood ran a distant third as final stretch saw close finish with winner edged out by a length. Jockeys and owners listed in scattered entries amid chaotic OCR.

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Abe Miller Named Pilot for Palestine Club

Archia Rey Abe Miller veteran of the San Antonio Missions pitching staff is appointed manager of the Palestine club in the East Texas league, another Browns farm. He succeeds Bobby Golf and is expected to develop pitching talent. Miller has aided Missions players and coached young fliers in recent seasons.

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Jockey Ty Meloche Injured. Resting at Santa Rosa Hospital

Report says Ty Meloche suffered a compression injury to his seventh dorsal vertebra from a mishap with Kavalry Tack on Saturday and is resting at Santa Rosa Hospital. Don Grant, Joe Vias, and Prenkie Grill are listed as on standby with Sound Advice and other workouts suggesting possible early starts.

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Fort Sam Five Defeat Troopers In Curtain-Raiser Chip

Fort Sam five led by John Kramer with 20 points topped Slatt Troopers 42 to 20 in the curtain raiser at the post gym Worton Rousten. Ninth Infantry edged Stas ito Hospital five 34 to 23 in the nightcap as Infantry and artillery units prep for upcoming matches.

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Indians Fall Before Tech In Bexar League Action

Rowland Michael starred as Tech defeated Hatlandale Indians 34 26 in Bexar County League play. Tech scorer hit 13 points while King led the Indians with 10. Team lists include Lawrence Delgado Parkins Michaell Weyrich Grassmuck and others in a one sided season tilt.

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Virile Health for Men Past 40 Boosts Vitality

A New York physician introduces Zoak, a hormone activator formula claimed to enhance virility and strength for men over 40. The advertisement promises money-back safety if it fails, and offers a physician booklet and delivery through Sommers Drug Stores. It cites Zoak at 86 W 45th St in New York and markets Moon-Orange and other packaging options.

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