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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1935

Page

10

Pasadena Grid Classic Looms as Alabama and Stanford Play

Pasadena Calif Jan 1 A 1 year old dispute looms as Branford and Alabama meet in the Rose Bowl classic. Tickets sold out as the two powerhouses prepare for a clash that could shape Rose Bowl futures with Alabama’s passing attack and Stanford’s line power facing a crisp, clear day forecast. Bill Young, an emergency appendectomy patient, travels from Del Rio to join Stanford after arriving by train to watch the game.

Pasadena Calif Branford Alabama Mwhle Beeen Dixie Howell Dea Huston Apx Ous Rose Bowamstals Stanfork Columbie Bobby Grayson Bob Bones Hamilton Selene Slanford Thornhill Frank Alustiza Branley J Howell Riley Shuth Hall Bama Hart Breskin Sid Pacific Standhard Times Bill Young del Rio Texas Stanford

Open House Bball Schedule Promises Rich Program

A multi event open house features two basketball games at 6 p.m and 2 p.m with John Tarleton College teams amid a full afternoon and evening lineup. Activities include handball exhibitions boys relays gourd football tumbling fencing and a water carnival with various demonstrations throughout the day until 7:30 p.m.

Trianeles Kaalman Hiess John Tarleton

Roads to Rose Bowl Jammed

Roads from Los Angeles to Pasadena were packed with travelers heading to the Rose Bowl parade and football game. City officials reported heavy traffic and limited space as crowds converged on the route, with many travelers diverted due to congestion.

Rose Bowl Los Angeles Pasadena Rees Hose Bay Feethall Alabama

Rose Bowl Lineups WR Alabama vs Stanford

The Rose Bowl lineup lists Alabama players by position and weight with starters including Don Hutson at left end and Bill Lee at left tackle, alongside Stanford's James Moscrip and Woodward Adams among others. Officials are Bob Evans as referee and Cort Majors as umpire, with head linesman G. M. Phillips.

Alabama Pos Stanford Don Hutson L. E. James Moscrip Bill Lee c L. T. Bob Reynolds Charles Marr L. G. Woodward Adams Isa Kay Francis C. Weatley Mutter Bob Morrow Lawrence Rouble James Whatley R. T. Claude Callaway Paul Bryant R. E. Keith Topping Riley Smith Q. B. Frank Alustize Millard Howell L. H. Elza van

Bobcat Quint Faces Schreiner In Texas A&M Era

San Marcos January 1 Bobcat quint from Southwest Texas Teachers College prepares for a Schreiner game at Kerrville with six players over six feet. Coach Pete Shands has depth led by letterman Milton Dowers and Damoy Paulk of Texas. Bridgewater stands tall in the forward line with six other bigs competing for guards Womack Wilson Campbell. The 1935 schedule includes Schreiner at Kerrville January 4 and a string of games through February 28 at various Texas venues.

San Margos Bobcat Ragers Southwest Texas Teachers College Bhy Schreiner Damoy Paulk Texas Sueer Bridgewater Suaed Brown Worley King Womack Wilson Campbell Schreiner Kereville College Station Southwestern San Marcos East ‘Texas San Mattos Goorge

Florida Hikes Race Purses At Typpteal Park Debut

The 1838 two year olds began at Typpteal Park with a Debut purse for three furlongs as Florida course purses rise. Ten juveniles entered, with day’s races listed at four at $600 and three at $700 plus a full $1000 event. Don Meade, touring rider for E R Bradley, left California for Trop tea Park. Meade had been runner up for riding honors at Laurel and Punalea meetings. Florida racing officials report no positive saliva tests from tran teal Park. two winners are secreted by jot each day.

Typptealark Florida Don Meade E. R Bradley Troptea Park Meade Fox Laurel and Punilea Wayne Wright 3. G. Gallett Florida State Racing Commission Tran ‘Eal Park

Ross Klick Bout Set for January Twenty Fourth

New York reports a ten round junior heavyweight title bout slated January 24 in Miami Florida. Barney Roa l [Roath] Klick of California meets an opponent in a scheduled title defense promoted by the American Legion with Mike Jaecks directing. The card features Jeqons Binns vs Max Baer and other notable names, as entries for an upcoming event are announced.

Ross-Klick New York Barney Roa Frankie Klick California Municipel Stadium Miami Fla American Legion Mike Jaecks Icket Brake Tex. Rickard Jeqons Max Baer All Weather Bud Jack Temperee Meal Nexvywright Tony Prince Buton

Ambrissed Massey Bout Postponed At Madison Square Garden

The scheduled Friday lightweight bout between Lou Ambrissed and Lew Massey has been postponed. Madison Square Garden officials announced the delay on Monday, delaying their expected clash and fans’ plans for the ring showdown.

New York Jen Lou Ambrissed Lew Massey Madison Square Garden Ctiscishs

Rose Bowl contestants records at Pasadena 1934

Pasadena June lists comparative records of Rose Bowl opponents for 1934. Alabama games show wins over Howard Mississippi State Tennessee Georgia Kentucky Clemson Georgia Tech Vanderbilt, with Stanford matchups against San Jose State Oregon State Northwestern Southern California California Washington and more.

Pasadena Calif Alabama Howard University of the South Mississippi State Tennessee Georgia Kentucky Clemson Georgia Tech Vanderbilt Stanford San Jose Sata Glaca Oregon State Northwestern San Francisco

Westenburgs Future Bright in Promoter Coffman Card

Marvin Westenberg, a rising light among junior heavyweights, faces Rolland Kirchmeyer in the semi final to prove himself for bigger matches. In the main, Billy Edwards meets Pat Reilly, and Jot Gutten sberg nods to a bout with Bruce Noland. Jimmie Revard axes Joe Estes in a holiday town prelim.

Marvin Westenberg Harry Coffman Rolland Kirchmeyer Billy Edwards Exponen Pat Reilly Jarek Dempsey Jot Gttensberg Bruce Noland Jimmie Revard San Antonio Ackle Joe Estes Randolph Field

Swimming Stars Set More Records at Miami Meet

Eleanor Holm Jarrett and Ralph Flanagan led a Miami meet sweep setting multiple records. Jarrett lowered marks in the 166 meter, 100 yard, and 20 yard events while Flanagan and others pushed national times, breaking several longstanding records in freestyle and medley races.

Asiami Jan Eleanor Holm Jarrett Detaliation New York Ralph Fishaeap Miami Jarrett Flevagan Kin Gilean Stoen Bne St Gilson Eoe- Chis Flanagan Johnny Wetsuiukter Jimmeters Agnes Grrazhty

College basketball wrap with scattered results and travel notes

East Texas Sunt Oilers plan Tuesday travel to Binnaten to face Wiey and Ne Vite, with midweek and Thursday games ahead. Notre Dame beat Holy Cross, Wisconsin topped Minnesota State, Drake defeated New York, and Southwestern Kansas lost to Berlaetela. Teachers and teams like Northwestern and Butler appear in scattered results and mentions.

Styler. Js. L Sunt Oilers East Texas Tueey Binnaten Wiey Oilers Ite Hild Vusterlem Rover Tau Tullo Giitra Louisiana Hart Ngi Notre Dame Holy Cyne Wisangin Mipliwan Stete Drake Ncpwr Edy Teschers Bsidland Cnew wWiektts Southwestern Kan Getlexe Berlaetela Tar AL Abringfield Téearhery Aly Oia Tearhers Ve Northwestern Butler Gh

Fight Results Prompt Confusion From Sparse Clip

A terse, garbled sports brief mentions a fight result and references obscure names. The readable parts indicate a boxing or wrestling outcome with unclear participant details and date, lacking verifiable specifics.

East West gridiron showdown draws 35000 fans

San Antonio reports the annual East West Shrine Game with over 35000 spectators. Duane Purvis is out, Bill Shepherd to start for Purvis at halfback. West faces East in a balanced lineup as injuries shake both squads in the last college all star clash.

San Francisco Jay America Fars Purdie University Purvis Bill Shepherd Western Maryland Farvis Doug Nott Detroit University Francis Pug San Antonin Phere ‘Eat Morse Orezon Ata Oe Pitta Okla Akerstrom Colgate WalbTh S.C Lind Minn B. HeSchrere H.clemens Nochetini Sea Lee Cal Pittst. Freferee C. I Celarmbhia San Antonio

Morrison to Decide on SMU Future Within Week

Dallas. Ray Morrison set a one week deadline to decide whether to return as athletic director and head football coach at Southern Methodist University. He faces offers from Vanderbilt and Northwestern and will choose soon, stressing it is not about money. Morrison said he will have an answer within a week.

Dallas, Inn INS Ray Morrison Southern Methodist University Morrison SBIU van Gerbilt Civie Northwestern Southern Methodist G. GC. Seteeman Hilltop Pioney Mortison Vanderbilt

Sixteen Sprinters in K of C Indoor Meet Feature

New York Jan 1 The Knights of Columbus indoor track and field meet in Brooklyn Saturday night features sixteen sprinters across 60 80 and 100 meter races. Peter M Sweeney director says the sprint field grew in response to requests from schools colleges and clubs with sixteen starters set for the 80 meter event first round and winners plus seconds advancing to the 60 and 100 meter races.

New York Knights of Columbus Brooklyn Peter M. Sweeney Henmin

Peters Wins 1934 Riding Championship at Santa Anita

In Los Angeles on January 1 Maurice Moose Peters clinched the 1934 riding title at Santa Anita. Peters increased his season total to 221 victories, finishing five ahead of Cilvio Couued in New York. The American record stands at 202 set by Jack Westrope.

Los Angeles Py Thing Pomparis Santa Anita Maurice Moose") Peters North Dakota Cilvio New York Tas Jack Westrape

Racing ALAMO DOWNS ENTRIES AND RACE NOTES

A fragmented listing of ALAMO DOWNS entries across multiple races. Appears to include horse names, ages, purses, and jockey notes with several garbled tokens. Reads like a midsection tote board summary for six furlong and eight furlong races with various participants and odds.

Tropical Park Race Entries Describe Mixed Card

A readable fragment shows Tropical Park race entries for a Wednesday card with multiple races and purses of 600 and 700 dollars. Names such as Secret, Brindle, Ne Brenan, and Flowery Lady appear among claimed horses, apprentices, and allowances. Weather is noted as clear and track conditions are mentioned as suitable for racing.

Smalé Star Elas Pee DiKat Wallwlong Brenan

New Orleans Entries Race Day Card Signals Crowded Turf

New Orleans harness and flat racing cards list four races with purses of 4000 and 600 dollars. Entries include Tuti nus, xDessner, Magna Mater, Here, Don Carlos, Lucky Carter, and others across four year-olds and up. The card features six races with claimed horses, various furlong distances, and multiple odds and uncertain readings.

Wednesnas Tutinus Xbolus xDessner Zeleverzon Xieyflint Voule Bill Profle Magna Mater Xfouthern Beauty Zev Ster xScotland Benediction Backu Tuck xLady Mary Doz Boucbon Prince Durva Hillian Aurehbon sJust High Hurgoo Charening Houms xPally Diskin Cellba Aay Bil Aisha NZ zMary Metlaithy Dr. Ferrish Marabou RevAl Mayers Ming Sun Woodriver Xfried Hille Wolan Prince Reno Brown Datig Werther

Santa Anita Entries for Wednesday's Race Card

Incomplete OCR text lists race entries at Santa Anita for Wednesdays card. Mentions Aye Akez, Kinderarten, and near-term details unclear. Names, places, and numbers are uncertain due to damaged source.

Kinderarten Sin Ferane Allery

New Pennsylvania Fight Boss Makes Resolutions

Johnstown leader Eddie McCloskey, newly named head of the Pennsylvania boxing commission, pledges to push promoters, ensure fighters are paid, and deliver value. He jokes about women voting shifts and vows decisive control, aiming to broaden boxing interests across the state.

Pennsylvania Johnstown Eddie McCloskey Stan Py Pennsylvania Boxing Commission Associated Press Chan Pons Dempsey Eddie George Harle

Horton Smith Wins California Open With 67 At Long Beach

Horton Smith of DePark Illinois starts the new year with a brilliant 19 hole score of 67 to win the California open golf championship at Long Beach. He grabs first with a final total of 283, passing We Ghezzi who led after early holes but faded in the afternoon. Rey Mangrum of Los Angeles finishes runner up at 285, while Orville White Johnny Dawson and Byron Nelson follow at 287. The program also lists various thoroughbred racing results and other local notes.

Long Beach Horton Smith de’ Park UBS Smith We Ghezzi Deal Ghezzi Horton Tve Rey Mangrum Los Angeles Pesennis California Finshed Orville White St. Louis Johnny Dawson Chicago Byron Nelson Texarkana California Niswinay Paraedena Texas Jack Grout Fort Worth Jimmy Demaret Galveston John Kinder Houston

Tropical Park Race Meet Results Summary

In a chaotic card from Tropical Park, Turspay and a long list of horses produced mixed results across six races. Notable mentions include Backrange Heese 2, Jearalds 3 Tones, with several disqualifications and high times noted. Maiden race saw Coil and Oitenpa as top finishers with fast splits. South Race offered $800 claiming with Sleepy Woe and Blake Wat en among top finishers. Fizip Race highlighted Golden Fate and Gold Vein Bryeon as leading entrants. Sixth Race drew Stand Pat and West Main with times around 4:40. Seventh Race featured Jamison and Riv Lad among others in a $764 claiming event.

Turspay Anitald Fano Jonesy Senator dHtatuy eSay Little Sam Furst Coil Merritt Oitenpa D Wright xFuickamars Bite Dodgson Cabechon Dendie x—Field Iz Turlanes R. Watson Mitchell St.Stephen Pat T. Melseys West Main FL Horai Blasdash CW D. Wright Neran Levinury General Perth Ntgu Broan New Beal Techntane Amales Ous Faeltor Watson Jamison Riv

New Orleans Race Day Delivers Mixed Results In Early Contests

In New Orleans on Tuesday four thoroughbred races showcased claiming events and maidens. Notable performances included Weacaddy leading the first race with a 6.20 pace and Luna tree terantiela posting 4.09 in a crowded entry field.

Weacaddy Gyaia Thiesin Luna Tree Terantiela Athe Ezger Felte Ats Palin Donneighland Downs Seto Amninaeseer Tadcaster Hyblas Burnsise x—Fiele Seining Binoy So Sean Levi Cooke Utaberd Betarain Clender

Santa Anita Results From A Complicated Card

Race results show a mix of horses and connections, with Liberty Lads and Baytdoe among noted runners. The card features times around 10.36 seconds for a sprint, and mentions horses including Falter, Merced Chief, and Warac. Officials note a strong field with several notable placings.

Firtlins Migs Tenekyk Warachicestin Merced

Unclear Historical Track Selections Featuring Varied Names

The fragmentary OCR lists numerous names and items with racing or track context, including mentions of Freer, Brennan, Marvor tbd, and several place names like New Orleans. It presents as a garbled sports or program page with many misread words, offering little verifiable structure or outcomes.

California Bears to meet Hawaii in Honolulu clash

In Honolulu before 15090 fans California's football team prepares to play without halfback Ken Lociier who twisted his leg in the Christmas Day loss to Honolulu Townies. Lorry leads the Bears passing attack as the "Rearing Rain Rows" offense aims for a bounce-back performance.

California Hawaii University Honolulu University of California University of Apwai Ams Ken Loci Iér Bears

Yoakum Boy’s Basketball Begins Under Coach Russell

Yoakum high school basketball practice started Monday afternoon under coach Dee Russell. Delays due to district and regional football games pushed back early sessions as the squad, largely returning players, prepares a taller lineup with six footers on the court.

Yoakum- Cagf Toakum Dee Russell Yoakum High School Kel Russell

Y and Alamo Collide In Tight Commercial Basketball Race

Y and Alamo square off in a pivotal Commercial basketball slan where Penhant and Jewelers challenge for first and third place. Alamo Jewelers push to upset leaders as Duncan Field Pliers collide with Kautmal’s Clothiers, while International Club and Pearl Brewers eye a Mexican championship series game set for midweek.

Interni‘Uonels Pearl Brewers

Jarvis Beaten as Hunt Faces Junior Crown in New York

In New York on January 1, Dane Leavens fell to Alfred Jarvis in straight sets in the junior division of the Seventh Regiment Armory national indoor junior team championship. Jarvis advances to meet Gilbert Hunt Jr. for the junior title after Hunt defeated Russell Ball 6-3 6-1. Meanwhile in the boys division, Henry Daniels Je leads third seed, and Arthur Nielsen Jr. edges Randall Jr. in a lengthy three hour match 2-6 14-12 6-4.

Jarvis Hunt New York Dane Ald Leavens Jackie Behr Seventh Regiment Armory Leavens Alfred Jarvis Hackley School Manning Gilbert A. Hunt Jr Washington, D. C Northwestern University Russell Ball Ball Elaca Henry H. Daniels Je Choate School Marvin Kantrowitz de Witt Cintas High School Arthur ©. Nielson Jr Vines, TA Emnedy Randall Jr Staten Inlander Robert Low Nielson

Allan Potts Favored To Score In Skating Meet

Allan Potts of Brooklyn, regarded as a top sprinter, was favored to defend his title as skaters gathered for the Middle Atlantic championships in Newburgh. Canadian challenger Alex Hurd withdrew with a torn muscle, boosting Potts odds. Contenders include Val Bialls and Heth Flack, with Kis Kisin headlining the women’s field and Dorothy Praney winning last year’s race.

Allan Potts Newburgh Brooklyn Potts Alex Hurd Lakeland Nese Val Bialls Thier Heth . Flack Kis Kisin Buffato Dorothy Praney

Wisecracks From 1934 Sports Gossip and Odds

A compact collage of era quotes from the Associated Press era notes on 1934 baseball and football figures. Highlights include Terry to Giants about Brooklyn finishing, Stengel and the pennant chase, Kelley predicting Princeton form, and World Series chatter with Dizzy Dean and others.

Naa Associated Pees Univers’ Service Bervica Baer Carnery Primo Max Terry New York Giants Brooklmn National Baseball League Brooklyn Cates Stengel Brooklyn Manger Ghents Giants Lirry Kelley Yale Aetorz the Ram Princeton Kelley Dizzy Dean Edna Honey Jimmy Kitts

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