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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1936

Page

20

White Hope era in boxing traced by Runyon panel

Damon Runyon recounts Victor McLaglen and others as white hopes in the era before Jack Johnson. The column reviews Carl Morris, Charley Weinert, Gunboat Smith and Willard's rise, noting promoters, managers, and bouts from British Columbia to New York as the movement evolved toward Dempsey era ambitions.

Louis Damon Ropyon Victor McKagien Jack Sahi Damon Universal Service, Inc Miami Beach Fla Victor McLaglen Fred McKay Fred McLaglen John Arthur Johnson British Columbia Johnson Moraglen Ble Sapupla Oklo Carl Morris Willard Jack Dempsey Morris Jack Curley Wrestling Fame Dempsey Manassa Mauler Charley Weinert Weinert New Jersey Land Sax Luis Angel Firpo New York Weiners Joe Cox Ground Joplin Joe Balls Jack Kearns Soldier Kearns Sokiler Kearns Bim Jess Willard Buffalo Charley Rintray Moris Curley Jack Carl England Damon Runyon Jess Willard Reich McCarthy Palzer Rodel Kennedy Fulton Moran Kartman Smith Noyes Billy Miske Bil Brennan Andre

Court Dockets Across Texas Courts Include Assaults and Divorces

A lengthy court list records cases in multiple Texas courts. It notes foreclosures, trials for property, divorces, and new suits across COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO 1, NO 2, THIRTY SEVENTH DISTRICT, FORTY-FIFTH WEST OCTOR, FIFTY SEVENTH DISTRICT, SEVENTY-THIRD DISTRICT, and JUSTICE OF THE PEACE precincts. Also entries for criminal matters include murder, assault, and drunkenness with fines and probation terms.

Dudge Calum Burrett Plaza Hotel Garage L. H. Witton Frances Hensa O'Dante Etch Clark Franses Repka O'Naniel Lester Sander Plantiff Auduncia Vasquez American National Insurance Company Hina Eekenroth Prevent Life and Accident Lasiyahee Company of Chattanooga State of Texas Jesus Coronado Fidel de la Rosa Catarina de la Rosa Jesus Coronad James Hinman Charles J. Matthews Thirty Seventh District Court Aplwe Larry Howard George G. Parrott Evelyn M. Parrott Margaret Glad Mike Glad Divards Russell Oil Company George Albricht Southweatern Seating Company Michigan Charles Matyeay Sawell Dammyes SI80 Deesie Lee Turk Joe Turk Maney Duke Ts Hazeluke Celestine Hernandez Herminian Hernandez T B Loree Mantius Victor B. Manus William Bernive Hegemann Otto H. Berewann Toms Calderon Ruth Wentworth Cardeman Robert Cardeman Westorct Saige SG Tayloe New Suite Sadie LeComte Richard Vernon Coleman Uarline Coleman BIFTY Seventh District Court Sudge Everett Salinson Leonard J. Carter Texas and New Orleans Railroad Company Dawages Seventy-Third District Court Frederick Stevens Fi Pacto Maria Ophelia Marthiez Maria del Roserio Wo OW Meteors the State of Justice OF the Peace Court Hat Corrigan Robert I. Jung Dirs Vernon Cuil Phoenix Refining Company Ihe Bi. Gilliam Shiner Sizn Paper Company Esserick Allan” Barwise Texas General Agency Company Commission Ie Packing Company Suckensey Wefonit Austin and W. D Thomas Charlie Archer Laopoly Gach A. II Mataway Leopulde Plova Mendoca A. I. Thasas Trevino Bisie Lake Charlie @Ickér Christopher Castille John Afarchuri Plorg Meneon Scstick Peale Court Frecincl

Wise Player Race Route Shortened at Alamo Downs Meet

Wise Player the route-running champion of the Alamo Downs meeting is dropped to shorter distance in the featured fifth at Wednesday’s program. The Bee Land and Livestock’s son of Strolling Player Heart o Gold seeks a third straight win in a 12 furlongs event under allowance conditions. Wise Player carries 117 pounds, vs top weights 116 for Salaam and Amazing. other runners include Hereit Our David Golden Fate Glynsat Slavonia and Sun Monk. An unfurnished apartment at 1843 West Hussache is listed for rent at $30 per month in classified ads.

Wise Player Alamo Downs Bee Land and Livestock Company Heart O' Gold Field of Mine BL Datson

Army Orders Highlight Promotions and Transfers Across Posts

Washington D C Feb 14 Army orders list promotions transfers and assignments for officers and cadets. Names span Fort Dix Camp Portland Fort Benning Fort Meade Fort Bliss Fort Lewis to many training and garrison posts with updates on Second and First Lieutenants and Maj Eurene A Regnier among others. A note adds Franchot Tone as a heavy reader and mentions an aid for screen characterization.

Wallington D.C Coates Cav Balimorenss Ark Kamer Vinladeln Byrom Mais Harold Avid Dan Joseph A. St. Benging Clarence WV. Hishmond D. C Fort Mason Total Fort Lewis San Francesco Oscar G. Fenn M.C Fort Sat’ Houston Ewing H. France Fort Geager Meade Harold P. Henry G. Ralph C. Mitchelfield William B. South Chanute Field Hazel Spigelmiye Hfouster Farlow ‘Winston Rolahird Depot Robert H Ws M Fort McPherson Franks GALC Washington Henderson W. Allen Philippines Philadelphia Clarence Renshaw Fort Voyle James T Wichols Bernard ¥. Tram John HL Rvat Santrew J Sirile Carlisle Lioyd G. Kee Fort Francis Washington, D. C Eurene A. Regnier Fort Bliss Fort Riles Kan

Poodle Again Competes For Best in Westminster Show

In New York at Madison Square Garden the Westminster kennel show opens with White Poxxie Die de la Terrace defending his crown from 1935 as contenders including Milson Hay Irish Setter and Toronill Trader Spaniel vie for best of breed. Owner Mrs Sherman R Hoyt aims for another top title tomorrow night while other breeds such as English bulldog Gisinda and Skye setter Gay Lass vie in their classes.

New York Westminster Club Die de la Terrace Blakeen Wittie Madison Square Garden Thandiea Sher- Jman R. Hoyt Katonah N. Y Jis Milson Hay Cheever Porter Leonard J. Buck

Finck Leads Title Series In Narrow Win

The Finck Gigarmen defeated the International Glibmen 38 to 26 at Brackenridge Gym, gaining a one game edge in the Commercial Basketball League title series. They avenged three prior losses to the Clubmen and set up a decisive showdown next Thursday night.

Finck Gigarmen Orepsse AM Three Brackenridge Tym Fick Thewin Finchmen Aloan

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