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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1936

Page

2

Two-Year-Old Showdown Planned at Alamo Downs

Howard G leads a Texas stable contingent in the pronounced 2-year-old championship at Alamo Downs. Kentuck y Wonder and Cactus stable runners face strong local challengers as Friday’s fast 34.45 second effort by Howard G signals peak form for the meeting.

Ala Alamo Howard Wetland Downs Raymond Russet Cactus Stable Kentucky Wander H. Stock Farm Russelle Boyd Littrell Wil Rece Wetinestay Bedford Frock Farm Star Youmesters Lucy Glitters King Ranch Howard G Claude Hooper Bay Relding Celura Cetura Hesard G Tynan Pll Puller Futher Braptton Cactus Fishburn Stabie

Horse of Another Color Barred at Alamo Downs

Muy Pronto a 44-year-old colt owned by Roy Stubbs of Johnson City was scratched from the first race at Alamo Downs after stewards found identification issues. The horse, whose color had allegedly changed since registration, was ordered off track pending New York Jockey Club verification. Presiding Steward C. W. Hay wittits said approval from NYJC is needed before Muy Pronto can run, while Stubbs claimed the horse’s color change and lineage could prove identity.

Tne New York Jockey Club Alamo Downs Alay Pronta Roy Stuths Tohnson City Jimmy Griver Lake Ted Stubbs Evie Ube Gruber Seguin Anther Alley Texas C. W. Hay Wittits

Early season dove season plan announced by Texas official

Oklahoma City reports Texas Game and Fish executive secretary WiMan J. Tucker said Tesss will cooperate with Oklahoma for an early dove and duck season next autumn. Tucker, named regional director of the national wild tile operation, noted Oklahoma and nearby states moved similarly, and he denied being elected regional director over John G. Garrett of Tulsa. Cavett declined the post.

Oklahoma City WiMan J. Tucker Texas Game and Fish Commission Oklahoma Game Verdan L

McAvoy and Lewis Set for March 13 Title Clash

WEW YORK Feb. 19. The heavyweight championship bout between McAvoy and John Henry Lewis is officially booked for March 13 at Madison Square Garden. McAvoy, likely to return to England after, will fight Jace tion for the Smithy title before pursuing Lewis. Also noted are bouts with Jack Kiernan of New Bedford and Anson Green of Philadelphia as part of preparation.

McAvoy Lewis WEW York Dock McAvoy John Henry Lewis Madison Square Garden England Smithy Airedy Wze Jit Smith Pallladelphia Jack Kiernan New Betford Mass Anson Green Palladelphia

Randolph Faces Polar Bears In South Texas Ice Cards

San Pedro Island hosts the South Texas Hockey League weekend opener with Randolph meeting the Houston Polar Bears tonight and the Bears facing the San Antonio Rangers Sunday. The standings show San Antonio and Randolph in the scramble for the 1636 championship honors as an odd-line Polar Bears squad backed by Tinckey tub of Texas.

San Pedro Ireland Randolph Field Houston Polar Bears Polar Bears San Antonio Rangers Palter Rangers Randolph Rage Ue Pionent Tinckey Tub Texas

Fredericksburg Hi Girls Edge St Gerard’s in Tight Tilt

Fredericksburg high school girls basketball team defeated St Gerard’s Academy in a close home game. Bray Mille and Gerard Corwall contributed to the win, while Kelen Senmidt scored nine, helping the Fredericksburg squad secure a late victory.

Fredericksburg Barkel Waltexers St. Gerard's Academy San Alamo Bray Mille Gerard Y Corwarnl

Dempsey Protégé Triumphs Over Kearns in Chicago

In Chicago at the stadium, Dempsey protege Burman defeated Kearns in a publicized ten round fight. The match opened with tense exchanges as Burman pressed from the start and Kearns clung to defense. By the later rounds Burman controlled the bout with steady punches while Bath showed grit but failed to drop.

Dempsey Kearns Chicago Jack Dempsey Jack Kearns Clarence Tered Bure Mears Hank Bath Chacag Stadium Ghires Baltimore Baltimore Pimpyk and Kearhe Fort Morgen Kearns Halid Sey Havnerapheys Brovans S47 Willy Vie Burnin Bath Burmen Colorado Jou Inp Ty Ty Dows Ho Buddy Knox Dayton Ohio

Baxter Mile Promises Historic Indoor Track Card

New York February 15 Glenn Cunningham and Gene Venzke renew their famous Baxter Mile rivalry at Madison Square Garden drawing a large crowd. Mangan misses the field with grippe as the Kansas ace pursues a third Baxter victory, while Harry Williams of North Carolina, Glen Dawson of Tulsa, and Low Burns of Manhattan College join the lineup in a night of premier indoor action.

New York Madison Square Garden Glenn Cunningham Gene Venzke New Yorks Athletic Club Joe Mangan Veneke Cunningham Selvat Mangan Boston Grippe Venshe Tan Scould Harry Willams Sen North Carolina Glen Dawson Tulsa Low Burns Manhattan College

Sul Ross Defeats Hardin-Simmons in Alpine Clash

Sul Ross Lobor defeated the Hardin-Simmons Cowboys 44 to 78 in Alpine. Lebor led Sul Ross with 22 points as the teams traded a 17 to 15 halftime margin. upcoming rematch slated for another game in Sul Ross.

Sul Ross Hardin-Simmons Alpine Abliene

Fight Results From The Associated Press Confuse Readers

Scattered lines show mixed names and places such as Baltimore Alexandria New York Cleveland and Chicago with numbers and affiliations unclear. The text appears to be a garbled sports results list or teletyped bulletin lacking coherent scores dates or outcomes.

Clarence Ad Bugin Baltimore Hang Epth Fort Morgsa Cita Buddy Knox Dayisn Olils Jon Lippz Bob Tow Alexandria Frank Watanaki Battal Xo OY Frankie Cheyer Wye Hopoyd Paul Prose New York Shay Evlaves ITA Cleveland Max Zena Thay Brisa Hanlon Tarkaon Fenrte Vila Anck Max Chenoweth Caecaer Fan Claire Drew Dallas House Hy 'O Reisco Levine Chicago Lorr Carolina Ray Inerat Washington, Rd Milwaukee

Local Rhyme of Minor Wrestling Results Across Cities

A garbled OCR list shows scattered wrestling results with city names like Schenectady and Nutmeg states, indicating close falls and upsets. Names and numbers are inconsistently rendered, but the fragment suggests a regional meet with several one fall outcomes and a few losses for competitors from California and Ohio.

Jockey Pierson Injured. Big Wagers Mark Alamo Downs Race

A San Antonio jockey Pierson sprained his right knee in a spill before Friday's sixty race at Alamo Downs and faced remounting after a broken stimp strap delayed the start. Apprentice riders led by Pierson traded lead in later races as standings tightens with Pierson at 115 points and Nolan close behind. Polo player Rube Williams and Old Fox stable lost horse Donnie W and Why Yes in Friday claiming. A record $13,917 was wagered in one race, a rare day for the track market.

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International setter team to host St. Dean’s Seminary game

Local soccer scene reports the International setters prepare to welcome St. Dean’s Seminary for a forthcoming match. Team lineups and venue details remain to be confirmed as scheduling proceeds.

St. Dean's Seminary Inage Sandsy St. ‘Gahe’s

Ice Hockey Results and Upcoming Schedule

Ice hockey results from the Associated Press list last night's games across multiple leagues. The schedule for Saturday and Sunday features matchups in the National American and Canadian associations with teams such as New York Americans Maroons Toronto Providence Philadelphia New Haven Springfield and Detroit Chicago among others.

Detroit Lamtan Syracuse Rae Tern Philadelphia Hosta Prviderce New Haven Amayhan Amneinlans Wichita Oklahoma Cty Kaneas Gily Laub

Derby odds tumble as Santa Anita track turns mud

Derby day at Santa Anita sees a muddy track after heavy rains, with 12 contenders in the $25 000 three year old stake. Mrs Silay B Mason fields Valevictorisn and He Did while Valiant Foe Tornation lead Northway stable hopes. Trennob, in new colors from Tony Pelleteri and M I Ermick, may challenge despite mud.

Arcadia Churchil Downs Silay B. Mason Valevictorisn Tornation Northway Norman Ghunen Galsacr Jwake ‘Jim Prank Gold Seeker Pompey Sauuw

Randolph Field Triumph Over Brooks Field in Tennis-like Buzzer

Air Corps loop last Friday saw Randolph Field defeat Brooks Field 42 to 3 in a high scoring clash. Joe Flanagan starred with clutch shots and four free throws in five chances. Randolph offense pushed hard, while Brooks Field battled earnestly but was unable to halt the standout performer.

Auntolph Randolph Brooks Kelly Lela Randolph Field Kelly Iela Brooks Field Brooks Wqiad Joe Flanagan Joe Flanagan Bussey Sohraub Marshall Gkaane I Bleneean Sesie Calierine Bergagdin Arath Slessum Timer Pap Boogil Copter al B. Kreiner

Atascosa Teams Enter Brackenridge Gym Tournament

High school basketball teams from Atascosa County led by Lytle, 1935 champions, gather for the annual tourney at Brackenridge High School gym. Other entrants include Potesh Jourdon ton Christine Pleasanton and Gherlotte.

Atascosa Goalers L. A Atascosa County Lytle Ware Brackenridge High School Potesh Jourdanton Christine Pleasanton Gherlotte

Rickey and Dean in Bluffing Bee St. Louis Cardinals talk fate

In St Louis during February reports quote Vice President Weiland Rickey on Paul Dean playing ball or farming. He says personal life choices aside, Dean may choose farming while Rickey will live his life unaffected. Sam Breadon confirms unsigned papers received. Oklahoma City notes Pepper Martin contract talks with Cardinal star Pepper Martin.

ST. Louis Paul P Dean Weand Rickey The Cardinals Ives Paut Galt IL Am Faal Sam Breadon

Eighth Race Details and Results Summary

The report outlines the eighth race with distances around 11 to 16 miles, listing entrants, weights, jockeys, and finished times. It notes the winner and payout figures, with placements, show and exact earnings, alongside a jumble of names and numbers from the event.

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