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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1935

Page

5

Arana Fighting Genaro in Top Bout Tuesday Card

Promoter Francis Cunningham stages a ten round main event between Mary event rival Genaro and Venture Arana at Walkathon arena in Dallas. Other bouts include Tel Tella vs Bard Capps, Frank Afalish vs Mercia Diedrich, and Rick Fosters debut against Ted Tello as fans anticipate a strong Mexico City Arana matchup.

Mary Bicker Genary New York City Venture Arana Mexico City Nick Petts San Antonio Tel Tella Mexico Sembel Bill McPowell Dallas Toasasto Barefoo Collins Kansas City Bard Capps Mike Martinez New Orleans Seluminary Frank Afalish Ben Adgeto Mercia Diedrich Fort Sam Houston Welkathem Tarry Hamilson Jefferson High School Orth Francis Cunningham Walkathon Arana Iocal Howard Soott Bre Wee Terry Rick Foters Texas Letterman Ted Tello Feild McDarell Wilder Tormie Collins Kansas Coxes McDowell Cunningham

Purdue Defeated as Wisconsin Takes Early Lead in Conference

Chaos in the Western Conference standings as Wisconsin tops Purdue 41 to 35, placing the Badgers near first. Indiana and Illinois also win, creating a three way tie with Purdue for second behind Wisconsin while Michigan State also posts a victory on the night.

Purdue Wisconsin Andiana Vietary Hline Liamph Champateo Michigen Wolverines Indiana Clinois Purdur Boilerbakers Bath

Unclear Sports Result Fragment From New York Meet

Fragmentary OCR notes report results from a mat event in Willington New York with names such as Joe Duzes Ozma Brew and references to a three tall match ending early. Mentions Baffain Liam O Mahoney Janglissed Bull Martin and Beayans with unclear scores and outcomes.

Willington Telsrec New York Joe Duzes Ozma Brew Ip Lam Baffain Lian O' Mahoney Bull Martin Beayans Rick Si Aeipiie Tees Ice

Two U. S. Horses Eyeed at Aintree by Gayle Talbot

Two American owned horses drew attention at the Aintree meeting as potential challengers to last year’s winner in the Graded National steeplechase. The report notes media speculation and the historic context around Dorothy Pagit's champion Golder Miller.

Gayle Talbot London Dorothy Pagit Golder Miller Liverpool

Horse Stars Leave Coast for Kentucky Stud

Cavalcade and Equipoise, two top American era horses, head east from Santa Anita after the $106,501 Santa Anita handicap run. Cavalcade will be rested tomorrow as stables depart Southern California. The Milky Way farm entries led by Mrs. Ethel V. Mara also shipped to Texas as the Santa Anita season winds down March 9.

Los Angeles Bkey Santa Anita Kentucky California King of the Chargers Milky Way Farm Ethel V. Mara Texas

Jockey Wayne Wright Dominates Hialeah Racing Notes

Veterans race for riding at Hialeah Park narrows to Wright as the leader with three straight wins boosting his total to 28. rivals Eddie Arcaro and Earl Farter close behind. Apprentice George Watson tops with 18, while Jimmy Lyon trails with 15. Highlights include Don Meade near the purse lead at Santa Anita, eleven-year-old Hanford seeking to race shows, and Merpluck contending in the Florida Derby. California racing features Cantine Lass and Bonaglis frequent winners, with Parvin excelling at Excomb Downs and Lynx Eye winning at Osklawn Park.

Hialeah Park Wayne Wright Eddie Arcare Earl Farter George Watson Jimmy Lyon Malico Santa Anita PA. Carteaud Cantine Lass Cralk Bonagls Fan Luis Rey Sundad Ables Banagal California Jack Gentine Lass Night Justine Candle Straight Jackee Portcedine

Army and Navy football barnstorm proposal

Representative John J Cochran urged four intersectional Army and Navy games per season so every region can see the teams. He argued non eastern taxpayers deserve access and noted Congress dislikes the current schedule setup. Cochran also criticized the teams for political influence when seeking funding.

Washington Army Navy John J. Cucheran Missouri Cochran Acaduates St. Louis House Congress

Andrews Named Fredericksburg High Coach in Local Shuffle

Joe Andrews, longtime Southwestern University star and noted athlete, is appointed coach of Fredericksburg High School. He plans to assume duties next Monday after a leave of absence by Chester Klerper to pursue a trial with New York outfits.

Pointment Fredericksburg Chester (Smokey) Klerper Steeues New Southwestern Andrews I Ford Echreiner Institute Parause Andy Sofa Ala

District 3 basketball tourney draws Friday at Jefferson High

Coach Bob Myer of Westmoreland JC announces district three entries for the Texas Senior College Athletic Association tournament to be drawn Friday morning on the Jefferson High School court. Teams include Weamoatlant, San Antonog JC, Schreiner Institute, Brownsville, Edinburg, San Angelo, and Texas Lutheran, with finals possibly March 8 at Wao.

Texas Senior College Athletic Association Jefferson High School Gam Bob Myer Westmearland Junior College Monitay Weamoatlant San Antonog Junior College Schreiher Institute Brownsville Edinburg San Angelo Texas Lutheran College Win Wao Myer

Fort Worth Hooks Up With Eldorado Club

Fort Worth announces a working agreement with the Eldorado Arkansas club of the East Dixie league. Business Manager Roy Meehan said he visited Eldorado over the weekend and returned to secure a paying manager for the Gate term. Several men are under consideration, with a decision expected in a few days.

Fort Worth Eldorado Ark Roy Meehan Meehan

Parish League fielding four clubs for season opener

Parish league lines up four clubs for the season opening under the league meeting held Monday night. S& Gerard's Sacred Heart St. Cecilia's and the St. Francis de Palo joined by St. Ann's St. Mary's and St. Peter's as probate starters.

Tire S& Gerard's Sacred Heart St. Cecetia's St. Francis de Palo St. Ann's St. Mary’s End St, Peter's

Sad Story Of A Downtrodden Driver And His Dreams

A melancholic piece follows a weary basehall serf weighed down by iron drains. He longs for past work nights driving a truck, while navigating luxury hotels and glamorous travel. The narrator laments his fall from former ease.

George Ekrina

RUSH CATHOLIC CAGE PROGRAM PREP FOR TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL TOURNEY

Preparations for the Texas Catholic High School basketball layover meet at Central Catholic gym were rushed by St. Mary’s University officials and sponsors. Four round games start Friday night with semifinals and consolation games Saturday morning and night. The winner earns a berth to the national Catholic High School tournament in Chicago, but must pay own travel costs.

Central Catholic St. Mary's University. Y Chicaso

Trainers at Alamo Downs face hearings in doping case

Officials suspend two Alamo Downs trainers amid a broad Texas racing probe. Hearings slated before the state racing commission may reveal guilty findings and call for stricter saliva testing of horses as authorities seek to restore public confidence in the sport.

Alamo Downs Westerward UC Ute Chicago Austin Henry Hes Fore Worth Assington Downs Investi Alamo Eace Rhea Gecarad San Antonio State Laboratories Tvery Much Tie Bank Palsie Track Sezinarian Otficists

Weights Shape Tight Chase For Gold Miller Backers

Speculation runs high as weights are announced for the upcoming race. Golden Miller carries 198 pounds with rival Thomond TL and Delaneige also well placed. Delourige, 10 years old, and Whitney’s Two mond TL are noted threats in a renewed charger duel, while horses like Nosecaw and Castle Irwell loom as outsiders.

B. Snow Delourige Golden Miller Dock Whitney Forbis Thomond Delaneige Golden Aml Gallen Thomond i Whitney de Tanelge Lintree Iwan Goldsen Lydig Hoyts Hoyt Eputy Police Commis New York City Tae M. D. Platt Pointer GB. Bostwick Castle Irwell Jesse Metcalf Theras Kiltol

Chicago White Sox Head West for Pasadena Camp

Chicago White Sox begin spring training with 14 players departing for Pasadena led by Caseh Bully Webb though Webb suffered appendicitis fears. Manager Jimmy Dykes and Mule Haas plan to join in sending the core group, while Vernady Kentudy and Muddy Ruel will board the train in Omaha.

Chicago Chicago White Sox Caseh Bully Webb Pasadena Talyt Fd Durham Jimmy Dykes Mule Haas Passdena Panama Canal Weby Bam James Whittow Wall Bob Fenner Ray Phelps Ker Tlete Joni Michael Dungan Risney George Earnshaw John Casey Mike Sewe George Cailhamer al Simmons Deck Conlan Vernady Kentudy Muddy Ruel Omaha

Hockey race seen in tight NHL division chase

New York and Boston clash as Maple Leafs pace the league with Detroit and Chicago close behind. Blackhawks head to Toronto while Rangers, Bruins, and Canadiens seek first place, Flyers and Canadiens in pursuit as playoff hopes hinge on late-season results.

New York Pne Toronto Maple Blackhawks Rangers Bruins St. Louis Boston Brinehold & Star Chicago Blackhawks Toronto Saple Leafs Fawks Leafs Fangera Montreal Maroons New York Ameicans Maflien Sanare Garden Olte

City Cagers Change Schedule for Championship Games

The city basketball playoffs shift to a new plan set by Commissioner Murville Gall. Semi finals move to Monday and the finals to Tuesday to dodge conflicts with other tournaments. Opening round Wednesday features Magnolia Olfers vs Frost Bankers, and Young People's League vs Trinity City Baptists, all at Brackenridge gym. High school and junior college events prompted the change. Homeside ads note three homes in Clinton Park Terrace for $750.

Murville Gall Texas Catholic High School Mls Magnolia Olfers The Frost Bankers Young People's League Trin City Baptists Brackenridge Pgym

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