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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1935

Page

8

Rough Matmen Feature At Walkathon Arena Resulting In Heavyweight Clash

Promoter Harry Cofftein stages a Wednesday night wrestling show at Walkathon arena led by the main event featuring Jack Nelson known as Rough House from Canada weighing 210 pounds against Bully Edwards from Kansas weighing 215. Semi final pairs Roland Hirchmeyer from Oklahoma at 530 pounds against Ivan Zakturoff of Newark. Ralph Hammonds 186 pounds of San Antonio faces Pat OBrien of Ireland in preliminary action. Edwards seeks new nationalities to conquer, while Hirchmeyer eyes Zaktaroff in a high profile heavyweight bout. referee deck League completes the lineup.

Jack Ireland Wild Wittum Edwards Moe Nationalities Walkathon Harry Cofftein Rough House Nelson Bully Hell Neleon Mure Billy Rollen Hirchmneyet Ivan Zaktaroff Willie Kirchmeyer Paul Jones Ohlahome ‘Hant Middle West Ralph Hammonds Pal O Brien Deck League Gydone Fox League

Southwest Texas Loop Opens Apr 7 for baseball league

Victoria Feb 27 The Southwest Texas loop opens Sunday April 7 with teams entered from Benedy Re fugia Beeville and Victoria and likely from Aransas Pass Cuero and Woodshots. W T Scarborough of Kenedy was reelected president and Chester Evans of Victoria named secretary for the fifth consecutive year A J Lachle of Retueio elected vice president to succeed W R McCrignt of this city.

Southwest Texas Loop Victoria Southwest Texas Amaeve Benedy Refugia Beeville Anles Lifely Aransas Pass Taft Cuero Woodshots W.T. Scarborough Kenedy Ye-Elstied Chester Evans A. J. Lachle Retueio W. R .McCrignt

Barberas Prepare for State Event at Kelly Field

Barbera Sports girls team backer hall champs for the 11th time will practice Wednesday night at Kelly Field ahead of the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation state tournament in Austin on Friday and Saturday. Garivera’s win and Nie Hate title from last year noted.

Barberas Barbera Sports Kelly Field Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Austin Garivera

Archery Set Anteris Club Competes In Winter League

Archery match results show the Set Anteris club shooting 2755 team points in a Southern Winter Archery League event. Top individuals included Elbert Wheeler 379, Florence Skinner 376, J D Dirkson 347, and W. B. Nelson 335. In a growing match PH Scharte led with 18, Llosa Schwartz was second with 26, and Hf Wal third with 29. Junior American Vi Balah and Ritomtey scored 253.

Anteris Archery Club Sunder Llosa Schwartz Hf. Wal Shortham Vi Balah Aid Ritomtey

Hat Results Bs the Associated Pree Kew Hever

Conn JIn Bowmen of Verens Missouri won over Fal Win nek representing Omaha by default as Myeek could not return for second fail. Santana of Detroit defeated Fred Bruno by straight fall at 275. Cordavans from Minneapolis faced Atlanta and San Diego in a series of bouts.

Jin Bowmen Verens Fal Winnek Omaha Myeek Portland Meare Chuck Santana Detroit Fred Bruno Cordavann Minneapolis Atlanta T. San Frank

Unvarnished Prose Detrivit-Chung Fight Result Card

Fragmented boxing card shows various bouts and scores. Notable results include Cleveland 20 to 0, Borg 31 7, and a split decision for Tory Scalwe over Chi lehto. The card lists fighters like Wesly Ramey and Frank Weimar with mixed outcomes and several contested draws.

Chung Win Gutsaliten Canzener York OM Frenk Weimar Iby Tassin Aric Rob Olin Wesley Ramey Grek Rapetes Tory Scalwe Chiehto Letty Gwsuine Forontn Tenny Cohen Chicka Kerakee Feerey Bleck Arden Chuck Heffner Oats Bernsteyn AL Dinitgnd Helman AL Katars Fla Bob Gedetr Ans Reark Eastenth Pm Reich Heen Trine Bebige Beneome

1932 Sweet Corn Festival Champion Ed Koiteitz Note

Article notes Ortonville Minnesota held the Third Annual Sweet Corn Festival on August 24 1932 Ed Koiteitz won the corn eating championship with oversized ears The piece mentions future festival plans and invites participation from sheet computer enthusiasts with a note about a letter reply.

Tultec Ortonville Minnesota Ed Koiteitz

Racing Bills Up At Austin Sparks Battle Over Wagering

The Austin legislative debate over racing bills centers on local option allows and state tax shares. Proponents push a vote on racing and a sliding scale tax to fund relief bonds, while opponents urge limits and warned against entangling the state with wagering rules. Speeches by Rep Graves and others highlight divides among Dallas, San Antonio, and Houston lawmakers. The House approved a relief-bond funding amendment. Senate action awaited.

Henry Eyre San Marcoz D. 4 Franz Dallas J. M. Glass San Antonio PB. P. Pangz Houston T. Ji. McGregay Austin C. A. Me.Bride Friends of Race Senate

Butler handicap set at Empire City amid strong entries

Ninety two nominations include Cavalcade Mate Dievolvery Twenty Grand and Ladysman for the $10.60 Butler handicap at Empire City next July. Other leading entrants feature Futurity champion Chance Sun and Kentucky Derby hopefuls. We note California moves toward legalized pari mutuel betting while a state lottery proposal aims to fund pensions. Repid Bells wins the Epsom Downs feature, with Captured and Lord Tournament also placing. Shining Jewel wins the Santa Anita handicap at a five furlong clip of 4:01 2-5.

Tera Cavalcade Mate Dievolvery Empire City Wack Pegehle Chance Sun Thost Dame G. Vi Whitney Repid Bells Houston Isabel Detge Sloane Brook Meade Santa Anita Wille Sanders John P. Grier

LOUD SPEAKERS FOR HI GAMES AT CATHOLIC HIGH

Central Catholic high school girls basketball will use public address speakers for the first state Catholic high school championship tournament held Friday and Saturday. Brother Bill Blemer will announce names programs and progress while Rev Father J W O’Loane of St Thomas College Houston will attend Saturday’s meeting at St Marys University to form a state league. The meeting is at 2 o'clock.

Central Catholic High School Gyn Bill Blemer Father J WH. O'Loane St. Thomas College Houston St. Mary's University Rt 2 Aelork

Cotton Will Stage Another Race Card

Promoter announces a professional auto racing meet at Southwest Motor Speedway next Sunday afternoon with a 20 lap modified stock car event. Funds from prize money and track receipts benefit Freddie Ruth injured riding home from the last race. Two drivers will race head on in a safety stunt. Time trials begin at 2 p.m.

Ceraned Back Gotton Southwest Motor Speedway Grivers Freddie Ruth Tom Pro Delvere

Final Army Polo Championship at Harbord Field

The Twenty third Infantry and the Second Field Artillery Brigade meet for the Fort Sam Houston polo final at Harbord field at 9 30 this afternoon.

Army Harbord Twenty-third Infantry Field Artillery Brigade Fort Sam Houston Harbord Field

Whitney and Top Fight hailed as future champions

Lexington February reports celebrate the pairing of Bicky Whitney and Top Fight as a potentially unmatched speed and stamina combination in horse racing history. Equipoise and Time Maker rivals are noted, with career records and earnings cited, while comparisons to American records at various distances illustrate the era’s marquee horses.

Lexington Whitney Sonny" Whitsney Arlington Pays Unt Ian Bean Wes

Lanier Prepares for 1936 Basketball Season

Lanier coach Nemo Herrera plans the 1936 season with early scouting and calls for local contact to build the squad. A recent Tuesday game between Lanier and Prost Bank ended 34 31 after three overtimes, with 3 0 at regulation and 25 25 after the first OT.

Nemo Herrera Lanier Voks Basebball Herrera Rooks Belivo Vokts Prost Bank Frest National Bante Lenz Wuheburgst Peenter Euimaer Silards McClonkey Camps

Pair of Academic Basket Ball Games on Wednesday Schedule

Academic league action tightens as two games loom on Wednesday. St Henry’s meets Peacock at 3 30 p m on Woodlawn lake court while St Anthony’s Yellowjackets face the Anthony “Juor callepe quintet at 9 o’clock on St Anthony’s court.

St. Henry's Peacock Woodlawn Lake St. Anthony's Yellowjackets Ss Antonio “Juor Callepe St. Anthony's Court St. Anthonys Central Catholic

Ruths Old Friends Cheer as Ruth Returns to Boston

Boston on February 27 two former allies of Babe Ruth voice strong support for his return to Boston. Brother Gilbert, once at St. Marys Industrial School in Baltimore, recalls Ruths rise and believes his comeback will boost the game. Bill Cartigan, who helped steer Ruth to the majors, says Ruths return strengthens Boston baseball and could yield 100 games, linking Ruth with Rabbit Maranville for a potent Braves tandem.

Boston Babe Ruth Baekaly Brother Gilbert Malden Hitler Hay Witt Tom Boston Braves Blunt Bil Garcigan Red Sox Bill Lewiston Maine Nesti Rabbit Maranville Braves

Rogers and Wilson Lead Valley Golf Showdown

Ken Rogers and partner Wilson, unbeaten in local tourneys, prep for a 35 hole double header next Sunday. They face Vernon Dixon and Turner in a McAllen area match at the Harlingen Westaco Mercedes courses, then meet Brady and Becke in a weekend event at Mission and Harlingen links.

Rogers Wilson Bake Vernon Dixon McAllen Dilekte ‘Turner McAlle Harlingen Westaco-Mercedes Fnniingen Dixon Turner McAlien Mmission San Antonio Rd Brady San Bes Fite Hil Becke Hariingen Matcn Wilde Miseron Harl Ingen Brady Cocke Fel Rogers and Wilson

Rogers Leads S A Golfers at Brackenridge Qualifiers

The report notes Lieutenant Rogers posting a 74 to lead South American golfers in the Brackenridge Park mid winter tournament qualifiers. Lonnie Wendland shot 77 to stand three behind, with other scores and names scattered in the chaotic OCR text.

Ment Ken’ Rogers Kellyfield Flying Golfes Brackenridge Park Rogers Lonnie Wendland Boores Tieul En Habars Tee Hapa Saxon Lionel Wengland Pops Siuithy George Camp J. ‘Fudepeth Panee Fred. Byres Steffler Fhurman Fredericchy

Cardinals Admit New York Offer on Malone Signing

Cardinals officials confirmed reports that the New York Yankees sought Pat Malone, the pitcher, acquired from the Chicago Cubs, with offers reportedly turned down as Malone signed with St. Louis. The aim was to add Malone to bolster the pitching staff during the season.

Cardinals N. Y Malone ST Louis New York Yankees Pat Malone St. Louis Chicago Ob. Malone

Dallas Given Golf Tourney Change for 1935 Championship

Dallas announces the Texas Golf Association state championship will be at Dallas Brook Hollow Golf Club, not Waco Country Club. Last year Reynolds Smith of Dallas Lakewood CC won. The 1938 event was planned in Waco but moved back to Brook Hollow, likely late June to accommodate college and high school golfers.

Dallas Texas Golf Association Dallas Brook Hollow Golf Club Waco Country Brook Hollay Reynolds Smith Dallas Lakewood Country Club Waco Country Club Brock Molloy Oder

Norton names McQuillan on Aggie staff at Texas A&M

At College Station Texas February 2 Herbert R McQuillan announced as head coach at Slaton unt veralty DeLand Fla and versatile in football basketball and baseball Norton said staff duties to be assigned as they finalize plans McQuillan played three major sports at North Dakota State College graduating in 1918 and will join the Aggies after the shakeup that dropped several coaches from the roster including Roswell Higmibolhim John Red and Tralee Doe Sprague

College Station Texas Herbert R. McQuillan Geare Slaton Unt Veralty DeLand Fla Texas A Homer Norton Ane McQuillan Noreto Iman Willad Roswell Higmibolhim Frashman John Red Agetes Tralee Doe Sprague McQuillan Stayred Tooth North Dakota State College Norton

Spring Sport Boom at Alamo Heights High

Spring sports are in full swing at Alamo Heights High School with about 30 boys on track and golf teams. Coach Klépto Hermes names standout track candidates Clyde Johnson and George Brings, along with others for shot put, discus, and long events. Tennis will be led by Howard Key, with Bull Devine as standout candidate and Julian Cate coaching the Mule golfers.

Alamo Heights High School Klépto Hermes Ares Clyde Johnson George Brings Bob Green Carl Newton Earle Dick Talikferro Harold Wellbecher Bighump Hoyle Graham Bob Beteman

Bob White Club Aims 1000 Quails For Texas Push

The Bob White club seeks to place quail in Bexar county with VGT food water and shelter within reach of the 1000 goal. Members near the needed 500 mark gathered today as state aid and a Gadl commission supply tail feathers. Treasurer Charley Berbera sent over 3600 to Austin while President Jack Gordon urged membership to raise 5320 to reach 7900 quails without delay.

Bob White Club Bexar County Gadl Commission Treasuer Charley Berbera Austin Jack Gordon

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