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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1936

Page

5

Patience With Boys and Facing Big Horses Davison Secret Program

Opening shots of a hotly contested basketball week in the city unfold as Brackenridge hosts Thomas Jefferson and others. The Mustangs seek top position with a win over the Eagles. backers chart a bruising slate including Lanier and Tech in a series of games. Clarence Davison, famed horse trainer, is noted for two-year training programs that turn prospects into skilled jockeys, with riders like Joe Redding and Eddie Arcaro highlighted for past successes and Davison's lasting influence on the turf sports scene.

Brackenridge Thomas Tefferson Plardss Brackenridge Ey Gems Gagivs Aléney Lanier Vo Mustangs Egates Voks Rhee Boleed Eagies San Albania Tech Piers Sidney Defo Serson Lanier Diana Jefferson Que Brackensitge Gym Clarence Gaysser Theo Eney Davison Davisai Tsisbine Bao Mawnis Wack Harry Robler

Heights Has Chance to Take Title

Heights and Alamo Heights Males vie for the Bexar league crown with a Tuesday night clash at Harlandale gym. A win by the Males secures the title. Leror Muriler provides support while past meetings show Heights trailing with a 26-10-25 score in prior matchups.

Heights Harlandale High School Ta- Gans Bexar County Basketball League Harlandale Alamo Heights Gbsepte Leror Mmuriler Teague Antonio-Somerses Bingers Ie Commercial Seague Randolh Remblete Jandale

Third Place at Stake in Southwest Academy Match

The girls from St Henrys Academy play Ursuline as San Marcos St Ren zys girls take the floor at Woodlawn Lake Gym. Tip off planned for seven oclock with both teams seeking third place in the Southwest Academic contest.

Itagte San Marcos BeptSt Academy St. Henry's Ayaching Baskets Woodlawn Lake St. Henry's Academy Ursulloe San Marcos St. Renzy's Joes

Wes Ferrell Wins Florida Golf Championship

Wes Ferrell, famed pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, captured the first annual Florida state pedestrian baseball players golf tournament in Sarasota. He held a late rally to finish with a 182, earning a 2 under par 92 for the event and claiming the Powell Crosley Cup home leg. Willis Mudline and Gar Zabr Ruth chased from four strokes back, tied for second at 342 with others near the lead.

Wes Ferrell Ball Players Sarasota Fla Tom Yrnkex Bnian Mendgy Florida State Nicely Bostonian Seyond Willis Cleveland Zabr Ruth Sack Teussell Washigton

Pyle of Missions Weds in Illinois

A wedding notice reports the union of Pyle of Missions and Miss Le Baris of Du Quoin in Illinois. The ceremony was witnessed by two family members and Prie, who also resides in Ds Qusin.

YMCA Sports Roundup Reveals Narrow Victory

A terse YMCA sports brief notes a close win by a team over a rival, with key players mentioned and the final score implied. Details are incomplete due to OCR errors, but the result stands as a one point or small margin win for the winning squad.

Junior Conference Recap Sparks Local High School Upset

In a tense junior conference game, teams from Bexar County and nearby districts battled for dominance. Key players delivered standout performances as the result kept close margins late, with both sides showcasing strong defense and quick transitions.

Good Thing Ends for 300 Deer at HuPont Powder Works

A 1509 acre refuge on HuPont powder works lands housed a deer herd fleeing dogs wolves and hunters. The company nets 15 bucks per animal and transports them to distant points as it plans to oust the rest with state conservation officials.

Washbuin Wis HuPont Fred State Conservation Department Iaid

WCTU Urges Rice Games Alcohol Ban

Houston February report on the Women’s Christian Temperance Union urging Rice Institute to keep football games dry. The group cited a wagonload of whisky bottles seized after a game last autumn, while Rice faculty denied excessive drinking. Mrs. J. W. Wilkinson noted the move targets alcohol policy, not the faculty or students.

WCTU Houston Rice Institute City Federation At Day Ax Tre Mra. J. W. Wilkinson Kew. C

Covies Flushed in Goliad Trials

In Goliad February 4 17 field trials opened by the Corpus Christi Bert Deg association. About 36 covies of quail were flushed. Spuntey Creek BMI owned by Mrs Nina Billingstea won first prize with M Pritchett Shipmate as handler second. Triad prize to Spunky Creek Coin owned by Mrs Billingel. First place in membership event went to Fire Cales owned by Dr F M Heleh.

Goliad Corpus Christy Bert Deg Association Pierre Ideal Spuntey Creek Bmi Nina Billingstea M. Pritchett Pointer

Magness Funeral Held for Comanche Resident

Funeral services for Magness, a former ball stun, will be held in Comanche with burial at Howard Por. The deceased, Magness, was killed in a vil Magness incident on Sunday night, and arrangements were announced to take place at a later hour.

Magness Sheckenridge Texan Howard Por Wiehwsy

Ambiguous racing報 source fragment remains unclear

Davison speaks on developing riders and thoroughbreds noting patience yields future gains. He warns a green jockey and poor handling may delay success, while early guidance helps lead to better strides and winning potential.

Davison Alema Downs

Preston remembers gray horse Don Dome and Gray Ghost

Veteran trainer Mone Preston recalls Don Demo, the gray horse bred at Sweetwater Texas, famed for victories across major tracks. He recalls battles with rivals, the horse sprinting ahead, and the bond between Preston and Don Dome through racing days in early Texas circuit.

Alime Preston Fred ‘Minier Do Mirfiane Don Dome J. F. Newiall and Son Sweetwater Texas Dan Dene i M. Preston Don Demo Don Gomo Rancoras Faithless Cie

Unclear OCR list of race results and athletes

Fragmented report lists many names and scores such as Rober 215, Steele 245, Dutch 228, Bisignana 258, Mars 213, and Thied 207 with locations including Philadelphia Camden Worcester and Long Beach. Details are garbled but indicate athletic event results and participant names across multiple cities.

Philadelphia Yvon “Rober Deleaied Jay “Steele Lendale Call Camden Ijoe Montara Cermien Frank Malcexter Alica Dew Wilmington Ernie Dutch Omaha al Bisignana Bes Maines Worcester Mass Zatyandfi FD Nu. Gratton Mars Martie Golébere Santa ‘Sans Wifala Amitalsapelis Baltimore Cliff Long Beach

Workouts Abbreviations From a Hasty Note

A brief fragment shows attempted workout shorthand including FB and other abbreviations. The legible part hints at training terms but lacks clear context or full items. No names, dates, or locations are present to confirm specifics.

Southern Association Restores Shaughnessy Playoff Plan

Directors of the Southern Association met Monday to resume the Shaughnessy playoff. Atlanta Crackers president Fact Mann moved that the winner of the extra season playoff meet the Texas League pennant winner. Bonus for first place rose to 2000, roster expanded to seven, and Class A players added with higher salaries. Standings from eastern and New York leagues will not count for Class Ave.

Atlanta Shaughnessy Southern Association Mondey Fact Mann Atants Crackers Rou Scirce Siiner Teamposlers Standligs New

Pro Football Eyes More Games on West Coast

Routhemn California seeks more pro football next winter. Harry Myers of Los Angeles travels to Philadelphia for the National Professional Football League meeting to push for games here next January. The Green Bay Packers and Gezois Lions drew large crowds last month, sparking talks of a Los Angeles Coliseum Sunday use.

Los Angeles California Harry Myers Mion Phila Delphia Gefzois Lions Green Bay Packers Los Angeles Coliseum

TCU Santa Clara Grid Rivalry Reignites This Fall

Texas Christian University and the University of Santa Clara will meet again this fall in an intersectional football game, announced by Santa Clara athletic officials. The Horn Frogs impressed San Francisco fans with a high scoring offense and open style last December 7, defeating the Broncos 40 to 6.

Texas University OF Fort Worth

Medicos Lead Army League in Two High Scribner Scrambles

The Army league saw the Twenty-fifth Infantry and the Second Medical Regiment clash Monday night with the Second Medical Regiment winning 3 to 28 to seize first place. In another game the Fifteenth Field Artillery downed Me Special Troupe 42 to 28 for their first win of the season.

Teesue Befsntey Regimment Sharpshooters Bryant The Doughbors Kramer le Medics Aid Gilstend Ten Id Samford Guaris Hairston Figteanth Field Artillery Water Bostick Hastin J Owens Rozatyy M. Hoester

Liberty Small Bore Shooting Under Way in Washington

Liberty small bore marksmen from the Cherty Rifle and Pistol Club opened fire on targets in Washington D C on Tuesday night at 7 o clock with a 10 week competition. The team includes W Way J B Geott L 41 Baclett Mrs L Bartiets L Colly FD Carman C T Staven von J F Logan H B Mathews and A R Martin. If they set a club record by season end they may compete in national matches. Scores are sent weekly to regional scorer IM Ranses City.

Pistai Olches Hei Washington B. C Antonia Te W. Way J. B. Geott Baclett L. Bartiets Colly FD Carman C. 'T. Staven von J. FP. Logan H. B. Mathews A. R. Martin IM Ranses City

Amate boxing death following match prompts coroner inquiry

Gary Feb 4 death of amateur boxer after a forced Tongas Battle is under coroner investigation. John Karns Jy, 22, complained of a headache after being declared victor over Stephen Denko by a technical knockdown in a SrGe tournament. He collapsed in the back pocket and died 20 minutes later in hospital. Denko was charged with manslaughter pending investigation.

Gary Jung John Karns Jy Stephen Denko Keré

Moriarty Reinstated in Boston Camp

Eddie Moriarty former Holy Cross captain and pro player last season has been reinstated by Commissioner Lanigan after reporting to the Boston Nationals spring camp. He previously left the infield duties and now resumes duties with the team as training begins.

Moriarty Boston Pab Eddie Moriarty Holy Gross College Dom Nlavine Elgak Mimex Leaghe

College Cagers and Misc Scores From Regional Card

Mixed college and independent basketball scores listed for several teams including New Mexico, Texas Tech, Purdue, Duke, St. John’s, Kentucky, Augustana, Washington State, Nebraska, Washburn, Grinnell, Oklahoma, Indiana, and others. Includes a car for sale notice: 1935 Ford V8 Porder sedan 6 for sale at $45. Classification 3 light ads.

McBlurry New Mexico Texas Tech Purdue Kilo State Jows Duke St. John's American Nebraska South Caisita Augustana Yankton Qeorse Washington Geneva Kentucky Alabama George Washington Washburn Grinnely Wichita Fittabirg Indiana Dilnresata St. Johnia Wuey Tarlo Oslahoma Kaneda St West Texts

Club frees more quail to aid Bexar farmers

Twenty two cases of yoling quail from the state gans department arrived at Rockport today consigned to the Bob White club. Directors planned an afternoon of releasing the birds to farmers and ranchers in Bexar county who agreed to shelter and protect them. Sam Goldfarb A B Weaks Joy Jonn Drury Charles Barbera and Yancey L Ruyscell directed the effort.

State Gans Department Rockport Bob White Bexar County Sam Goldfarb A. B. Weaks' Joy Jonn. Drury Charles Barbera Yancey L. Ruyscell

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