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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1935
Page
9
New York University Professor Floyd A. Spencer argues in New York that subsidies to athletes echo ancient Greece under Pericles. He compares today’s sports star support to a 2500 year old custom, noting elites gained popularity and citizens profited from athletic glory, though unofficially.
Ventura Arana who last Thursday handed Pee Wee Terry three keyo will meet Howard Beott in a special main event of promoter Francis Cunningham's fight card next Tuesday night. Arana handed Scott two posting two weeks ago but Scott claimed he won out of condition after three months and asked a renewal bout with the Mexico City lad. Pelon Lopez and Jimmy Wakefield of Los Angeles fight the top event. Wakefield has 27 professional fights with only one defeat, which he later reversed. He 48x53 he has 19 knockouts.
Army basketball fans anticipate a Fort Sam doubleheader as Randolph field Ramblers defend their title against the Twenty third Infantry Doughboys, with the Anandalpi Noughbay and Ninth Infantry clashing on the Fore Sam Houston court. The Twenty third edged Brooksfield 44 33 Friday, while Gre Artillery Brigade meets Stall Trans in the opener.
The city basketball race concluded with the Mustangs again clinching the city title, extending their streak to three of the last four years. Brackenridge secured runner-up status after a tense night, while Brackenridge, Jefferson, and Tech battled for final standings on Jefferson court.
Fragmentary notice reports an event involving a five oared boat and a person named Patey. It mentions remand and return procedures to A510 WW, with unclear instructions about contacting P. 2542 and warnings about lost tickets or articles. The text references daily and Sunday circulation of an unnamed publication and cautions about misting a courteous alien.
Knowlton Croquety five defeated a strong Mexican Christian Institute team at Kelly Field Gym Friday night. Merchant Merkle and Perry led scoring for Knowlton while Crutchfield and Berry contributed solid plays. Officials from Helly officiated the game.
London report on welterweight Ted Kendal vowing to keep his wife at home to mind the children as his house burns during the bout. Kendal wins the first two rounds against George Odwell but fights continue amid the fire with his wife urging him to finish. Mrs Kendal saves their three children as the house is destroyed.
Marion R. McClanahan was elected president of the San Antonio chapter of the Isaah Walton league at Friday night gathering held in the Aster Building auditorium. Dr. Sidney H. Kalki named first vice president and William Aubrey Sp named second vice president with G. A. Goeth as third vice president. Directors for the year include RL Edwards, John P. Clasten, L. G. Whitehead, A B Weakley, and Adolf Grasso.
A jumble of scores from multiple colleges shows New Mexico Normal routing New Mexico Peathers 50 to 1 while Louisiana State University tops opponents at 80. The Southwest Texas Hobcats edge North Texas in a tight finish as Bridgewater and others post late rallies in a chaotic roundup of frenzied college basketball results.
Bertela, a bay gelding by Cottage Inn out of Lady Newman, won the Riverside handicap for three year olds, covering six furlongs in 1:04 5. Morning Mail was the heavy favorite but finished last in a nine horse field. Epaulet paid $38.50 for a $2 win, and Margaret O'Neil returned $14 in the first race.
A deep lineup for the Santa Anita Derby at Los Angeles on February 1 features top bidders Sound Advice Polar Flight and Pantanile among favorites. With $20,000 added money, the race shapes a strong prelude to Churchill Downs Classics, and nominations may swell Derby prospects for the spring.
The Dallas Baseball club announced plans for the 1935 Texas league season and added William H. Hitzelberger to the Dallas Athletic Association board. Other directors include Julius Schenms, George Schenms, J. W. Murray, Dr. B. H. Cave, and Tom Monaghan. Officers were re-elected: Sot Meyrfuss as president, Robert Tarsleton as manager and vice president, Lawrence Pallec as treasurer, and John J. Cottingham as secretary.
Austin Bruins defeated Randolph Rambers 6 to 2 at Gin Petito Teeland rink in a Southwest Ice Hockey League contest. Switzer scored five goals with Eckhardt assisting and Sweeney adding a Rambler score in the second period amid penalties as Austin led 4-3 after two periods and pulled away late in the final frame.
Westmoorland junior college coach Bob Myer and ten players traveled to Austin for a 3 pm game against the Texas University Freshmen. Expected starters Ayers Finch Stokes Burnam Blackburn Ceci and backups Comtorut Grohinat Dugerlal Pains among the lineup.
Dogs from Texas and nearby areas travel to Palestine for the annual Texas Geld trials opening Monday. Drawings for opening stakes were held Sunday night. four stakes are the derby all-age the puppy and the championship.
Max Baer clipped and floored Stan Poreda of New Jersey in a four round bout that netted Mrs. Rilsey 15 000 in receipts. Baer dominated with a right hand and showy theatrics while Poreda absorbed a bloody nose and offered limited offense. In other action in Hollywood Rosenbloom defeated Bob Godwin in a 10 round decision, their seventh meeting.
Stockdale high school team edged Dowdy 27 to 24 in a three overtime finish on February 16, as Friday’s game required extra periods to decide the winner.
Chicago Cubs players Chuck Klein and Woody English signed new deals ending their holdouts. Klein accepted a raise from a $600 salary, while English agreed to a $1,000 per month increase for serving as field captain.
Wheatley high school keeps up fast pace as they roll past Yates 37 none in a Friday night match in San Antonio. Corch Lowery’s squad then visits Dallas while Cotulla defeats SanAnex 38 37 to claim northern Mexico basketball crown. Murray Stephenson’s last second trap seals the win.
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