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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1936

Page

2

Weight error alters placings at Alamo Down meet

Racing at Alamo Down staged a corrective day after a two pound weight misentry affected Closing Event. Investigators found Closing Event carried 106 pounds rather than 108, changing purse distribution with Gateway earning first prize and Skippy Meyer, Sequoia, and Bubbler receiving minor shares. Little Wichita wins feature sprint. odds and payouts reflect the day’s unsettled results.

Alamo Down Pridny F. 3 Estes Swords Mutuals W. F E. Ball Gale Way Ste Stoney Gateway Eyver Skippy Meyer Sequoia Bubbler Jay Vavelding Ray Rightshee Hove Teo Skippy McGee Weant Stables Arthur Cooper

Central Catholic Tops TMI Cagers in Narrow Win

Central Catholic defeats Texas Military Institute in a tight game with key moments from Mai Moonahin and Hera Seharich. Cy Coutist and Firr contribute 3 point efforts as Sialky Chines and Burky Hanipe add notable plays in a high tension finish.

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Race and betting notes from Friday at Alamo Downs

A chaotic Friday report covers the Alamo Downs program with mention of Snoopy Sam's profit, Kari Kott joining the TM brigade, and a six-ticket daily double split among Sheriff Kluer Justice Henry Thisch Fells Hahn and Ernst Herbart. It notes Fred Sith’s three wins and leaders in apprentices standings, plus Caperton’s return after a suspension and Tit Ge Wichita’s victory in race one.

Kari Kott Predevigkeburg Sat Antonin Fexas Oklahoma City Indians Alfred Kluerner Henry Thisch Fells Hahn Ernst Herbart Kott Herbart Fredericksburg Fred Sith Harold Dudley Dievision LeRoy Pierson Il Jeads John Nolan Smith Dudley Leodowee Leland Lake Free 'Tice Piersoh Nolan Ray Hightshoe Albert Morgan Charley Kainar Vapgoners Alamo Downs Tit Ge Wichita Fn Gay Aringas Matey Getter Dainty Wan

Cooper New Chief of A. B. Gun Club

Cooper was elected Friday as chief of the Antonia Gun Club during a meeting of the works council at Pine Gate. Officers sworn in included A. V. Holland as president, W. M. Murphrey as secretary, A. Waters, Jod Lass, AV Holland, Ey Powell, Yard of directors, and Mre Addson Toepperwein Kae Hatin. The date noted is approximately July 16.

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Wisconsin Row Up to Regents in Football Scandal

The University of Wisconsin regents face a crisis as a five member committee reviews dissension in the athletic department. Hearings ended with charges and denials between Football Coach C. W. Spears and Athletic Director Walter Meanwell. A report to the board is due February 14.

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Tilden Wirs From Barnes in Inter Sets Tennis Match

A professional exhibition tennis night featured Liden defeating Vexan in straight sets 64 6 4 6 3. Arnold beat Jane Sharp 6-0 6-4. Arp and Barnes won the mixed doubles 3-6 8-2 11-3.

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United States Lawn Tennis Association Faces Yearly Meeting

Philadelphia February 6 mass meeting of the United States Lawn Tennis Association. Delegates discuss national rankings for 1935, the Davis Cup zone final with Australia, intercollegiate championships, and the clay court title tournament. Middle States HQ plans influence Nashville and Chicago bids. Star chamber session aims to settle disputed assignments amid tense mood.

Philadelphia United States Lawn ‘Tennis Associaen Helen ‘Wills Moody Australia

Champ Tosses Savage Out in Fight. Savage Injured

In Houston on Friday night Irish Free State soldier Danno O Mahony defeated Leo Savage to defend his heavyweight title but Savage fell hard, suffered a spine injury, and was taken to Memorial hospital. Commissioner Nichols ordered a court of inquiry and promotion promoter Morris Siger was told to pause the champ’s title push. Cy Williams is set to face Lea Boone in the next main event after the Walkathon arena card.

Houston Danno O'Asheny Leo Savage Texas Adler O'Malony Bayace Memorial Hospital J. J. Spivak Pred Nichols Widnness O'Mahony Savage Nichols Morris Siger Cy Williams Pat Reilly Walkathon Arena Lea Nani

Dallas Girl Plays Mrs Vare in Golf

Dallas golfer Betty Edwards defeated Mrs Billie Miller to reach the semifinals of the allwatch February women's golf tournament. Mrs Glenna Collett Vare of Philadelphia advanced earlier, with Morner released from hospital after an incident in Madison Square Garden.

Dallas Girl Mrs. Vare Belleair Tia Glenna Collet Vare Philadelphia Douglas HE Cincinnati Betty Edwards Dallas Texas Billie Miller St. Petersburg

Randolph Field 6 Austin 2 in South Texas hockey clash

Randolph Field crushed Austin 6 to 2 at San Antonio in front of a small crowd amid a tight South Texas Hockey League race. Jack Swisher scored and Randolph proved the “Test Point of the Air” is still in title contention as Austin shuffled with injuries and lineup changes.

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Golden Tornado Aims for Santa Anita Handicap Win

Discovery bred by Alfred Vanderbilt, Golden Tornado a weight-tating display horse seeks the $106,000 Santa Anita handicap at Santa Anita Park after a strong past performance. The Display and Ariadne colt, a red-gold progeny, is the favorite in today’s $2500 San Antonio handicap at the Chico track. Tie claimed the Carlos last Saturday by five lengths.

Discovery Alfred Vanderbilt Santa Anita Calif Display Light Brigade San Antonio Tie Carlos

Razorbacks Top SMU as Baylor Cruises Past Aggies in Big Eight

In a key Southwest Conference night Arkansas beat SMU 34 to 2 at home while Baylor defeated Texas A&M 42 to 24 at College Station. Parkers led by Poole with 12 points as captain Haren scored 6 for SMU. Baylor’s Theo Alford totaled 16 points.

Arkansas Razorbacks Parkers Southern Methodist Mustangs Baylor Bears Texas Aggies College Station Jumop Ponies Razorbacks Texas Hrstion Horned Frogs Texas Longhorns Austin Texas Mustang Poole Arkalas Haren Mustangs Baylor Tears Aggies Bears Theo Alford Monte Carmirhael Andies

Unclear Fight Results With Fragmented Names Across Cities

Fragmented OCR listing many fighter names and cities from a fight results page. Names like Ralph Hurtado Erving Yl Keg Ynek Larry Miekelacus Jek Sharkey and Horton Tobhy appear amid inconsistent place references in New York Duluth Columbus Ohio and Vancouver. Details are garbled and not a coherent report.

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Jack Sharkey Takes Licking In Boston Bout

Former heavyweight Jack Sharkey loses a hard fought decision before a crowd of 16 000 as Tony Shuceo defeats New England heavyweight Bhucev in a tight bout. Sharkey’s late rally and body head shots marked the action while the veteran W year old contender outpoints Sharkey.

Boston Fear Jack Bitarkey Stavengat Tony Shuceo New England Iounds Rete Bhucev Pounus Shavine Bari Mowitg Foe

Lanier Cagers Defeat Poe In High School Clash

Lanier Class A basketball team defeated Poe 40 to 10 in Tyne High School league play. Lanier led the contest with strong defense and efficient offense as Frithy contributed notable plays.

Lanier Poe Sidney Lanier Pro Frithy

Discovery and Cavalcade Fight for Big Test at Los Angeles

Crowds fill Banta and Park for the $7600 Gan Antonio handicap as Discovery and Cavalcade loom as top contenders in the $100,000 added Santa Anita handle. Entries include Scotch Bun Special Agent Ariel Cross Pompeys Pillar and Prince Abbott. Discovery carries 138 pounds while Cavalcade, coming off a long layoff, is set near 127 pounds.

Los Angeles Val Discovery Banta Park Antonio Haylivop Loombe Saneta Anita Handleag Fort Rosemont Scotch Bun Special Agent Ariel Cross Pompey’s Pillar Prince Abbott San Carlos Mia Isabel Dodge Sloane Ash May Bob Stith

Chicago's 440 sensation shocks Notre Dame loss

Sophomore Ray El Jin Fon runs 440 yards in 48 seconds to set a new indoor world best, surpassing previous mark by two fifths of a second. He anchors relay splits and clocks 48.9 for the second quarter mile, as Chicago stumbles to Notre Dame.

Chicago Chibenek Notre Dame Marines Ray el- Jin Fonn Bilinwomi Mike

Robertson Added to Sooner Coaches

Norman Oklahoma February. Melbourne Nig Robertson, quarterback for the Oklahoma Sooners last fall, was named assistant freshman football coach by head coach Lawrence Jones. Robertson, who will graduate next summer, will begin coaching duties next fall.

Six American Catchers Averaging 100 Games Per Season

Baseball writers assess catching durability in 1934 era, noting only a few AL and NL catchers reached 100 games in 1933. Cochrane, managing the Tigers, leads in continuity with over a hundred games, while rivals like Gabby Hartnett and Rick Ferrell provided strong seasons. Team shifts and roster depth across Yankees, Cleveland, Phillies, Giants, Red Sox, and White Sox reflect a league-wide focus on reliable backstops.

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