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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1936

Page

2

Morgan Takes Lead in Alamo Downs Jockey Duel

The Alamo Downs riding duel tightened as Morgan moved to 20 points, Gray 18, and Smith 18 after three days. Smith rode three winners from four mounts including Skippy McGee and Prince Tide, while Ben and Barbara J produced notable long-shot payoffs. crowd neared 3500 with $69,084 mutuel handle.

Morgan Alamo Alamo Downs A, Morgan Fred A. Builch Ben Don Gray Cheba Gray Smith Skippy McGee Prince Tide Leb Herfur

College Basketball Scores Mixed Across Matches

The notebook lists scattered results from college basketball games including Texay Miners 42 over New Mersey 23, plus scores for teams such as Montana Louisville 33, Wheaton 27, Morris Harvey 27, Duke 24, Oberin 32, North Dakota State 26, Baylor 23, and others. Numerous fragments and unreadable names appear, indicating a busy but partially legible score roundup.

Texay Miners New Mersey Texay Joe de Palas Fodona St. Rd Utah San Eives Berta Bileabars Gabe Gates Oyles Regary Deever G Cola Mines Montana Louleville DU Wheaton Marphill Morris Harvey We Pas Westen Estem State Duke Yele Celeste Oberin North Dakota St. Omaha

Rival Olympics advocates form international athletic union

In New York on January 3, opponents of the American Olympic movement secured a certificate of incorporation for The American Goond-WiD Athletic Union led by Sampel K. MacCabee. The group aims for an international scope with representatives from Europe and beyond to provide facilities for an intercontinental games as a remedy to the present Olympic effort.

New York Jan Ois Lizipation Supreme Court William Harman Flack Goond-Wid Athletic Union Sampel K. MacCabee Mac Gaber

Snoopy Jam Attracts Big Wagers Across Races

The track Friday saw four women score wins each for a 50 cent daily double outlay led by Mrs. I T Baum, Maiden name Barbara Frost, who paired Frost Bite with Barbara J in a rare gaily double that paid 580.10. Bets spread across Lady Laura, Captain Danger, and a New Orleans rider as 1887 tickets were sold. Leading jockeys standings show AL Morgan at 20, Don Gray 18, Freda Staith 16, Charley Kamar 14 with others close behind.

Trwin Baum Barbara Frost Nan Barbara J Baum Aillton Frost B. Elkas Edna Cohen Waal Frost Afra Hilton Harvin Baum Thrush AL Morgan Don Gray Freda Staith Charley Kamar Kes Jan Lake Johnny Nolan Mj Frank Grill Arthur Cooper Melvin Calvert Una Albert Craiga Kta Wes Waatly Prince Pri-Duley Tokaloo Ty B. Taces Wales Fourty Ft Tima Quaccer Bale Ata Misrtan Horta Vzer Prince Tokalon Sirsy J. Misito Beth V. Rene Dixie Dan Drookir Moater S. S Alley Moreen Pew, O. Weart Owiser Prince Toralon Arnorta Atone Wes Ene Paase Dinie Dan Galrus Waa Mlatenstra Borgetta H.C. Munson Whiner Galetian Eiretoh Gene Soeker Haracen C. Smith Dudley P Raterie Barcle-Hawkins Ft. Wilson Grayporte K. K. Barron Atkinson eNaweb J. J Riley Ware Udeh Gunner—Kahlar Royal Pride Me Alederman M. Calvert Barrida Ecaoen Bald Chera Vegar Huelling Lainkl S.pyerciay Moran W. Sircube R. Hayden zAltena Sao Akow Much Atic Mann Zeate Empress Irvio Trent Scrapls Hail Weant Vilay Lo Ned Etrelch Cleleh Sl aBarbara_J Weant Dallas W. Smith A. E. de Brave Tuvieon H. Qala Lady Trust F. Lute Z Goucher Bukes L. A. Stephene .C. Turk Zapprenice Atlowareocial Aks SD Brutuela Ald Natbara J Sealpbt Exgar Hahbara J Derepsiztwenite Cline Clewe Ang Tas Bee AM Nelusary Adele W Tratl A Ohne Chun Halt Flan Tta Naberte tHeady P. Chadmen Tarten W. Kml Raz Jones Dave T—Walting Fear Ahcray C. Rumen Ss J Johnear Lady Cunlauy Althaughtn Allezory T. Geleo L. C. ‘Young sAnprentice Alamar Ata Ferd Ates Hee Root Tm Gost Sal Tate Immnanm Va Cinleh Esippy McCey Bimi Acciay Aixgo Ey Bey xUlraqus C. W. Manids Alexa Boscher Gamitte C. J. Gamble Poser Ae. Allen Contragt J. Ho Tagen A. Crale Eansen Didier den Even Playg J. Bates Lenin—E. LeiKeisy Webster Don Alware J. L. Homard Sassrenti Wtowance fFinid W. Bared Tego Alvieenths Strelch Val Uleadus Poe Byenrolde Wisner Prince of bourbon-Rater M. Uactiaon Yalta aGailo Ciyxt Carine Bay A. Morsay Houdiey Witeh Gore i_ C Uz SF Iwhnata Mokena Sen. A. Watlic Gels AG Exchaner Club Prince Carine Prince Tom Tommari Carlub Laet Furan Touk cAdinrand Hostiliuy

Ambers Keeps Klick From Stopping Easy Win

Ambers, light heavyweight from New York, defeated Frankie Dick of California in a 16 round Madison Square Garden bout. Ambers weighed 34 1 2 to 183 3 4 and won by decision despite taking solid blows, extending his winning streak and avenging earlier injuries with renewed speed and stamina. James J. Johnson, the arena observer, noted Ambers would face Catizonert next.

York San Ambers Herkimer Tony Canzonen Ambers Fritai Aline Pittsburgh Oiz Madison Square Garden Wie Yererai Frankie Dick California Blick Severeardenelatia Eigns Hick James J. Johneson

Open Golfers Lead as Huot Tops Long Round at Miami Open

Jules Toot, Canadian pro, shot a three under 67 to take first round lead at the Miami Open with 14 professionals and 99 amateurs advancing to tomorrow's second qualifying 18. Paul Runyan followed at 68, with a group including Wille Macfarlane George Staith and Denny Bythae near the top. Numerous veterans and eastern golfers competed at Riverside and Victoria clubs as the field narrows to 86 pros and 10 amateurs plus ties.

Qam Springs Pik Jules Toot Pg, A Moxley Monty Boxever Paul Runyan Bloody White Prams N.Y Hunt Runyan Wille , Macfarlane Tuckahoe N. Y George Staith Chicago Denny Bhyte John Revolla Milwaukee Ted Bobby Cruickshank Richmond Gere Bersten Brookfield Center Tommy Arms Boca Ratov Fila Victor T. D. Boardman Manchester Mass Riverside Calif German Berron Walter Plains Vic Ghezzi Deel Victoria Club Nander Johnny Geersten Ogden Girden City Long al Zismerman Portland Ore Rtroxe Bam Peyke Jrittsburgh Walter Ragen Olin Dutra Pres Crete Wood Pittsburgh Henry Picard Hershey Pa Ky Laffoon Jimmy Thomson Horton Smith

Fight Results Narrowed to Unclear Names at Grime Park

Fragmentary report lists bout outcomes with fighters named Ra Leonard Del ea York and Taffey Re Cocca at Grime Park. Details are garbled with dates and locations partially unreadable, making full results and participant identities uncertain.

Sat Ra Leonard del Ea York New York Watogates Taffey Cocca Grime Park Atredtary Standarts Frankie Norwalk Cenn

Wrestling results show mixed outcomes across several bouts

Mat results list several wrestlers and scores, including Laurell defeating Chief Little Moose 234 to 225, Chinnoma beating Worth Bergen 3-1, George Rover defeating Doe Len Hall 224 to 215, Philadelphia Ernia Nuack defeating Calet Lita Walt 235 to 220, and Tie between Make Strelich and Dave Jehnvom 219 to 214 in Duluth with other bouts and scores mentioned.

Avovelated Pree Laurell Iues Danuy Statong Ireland Chief Little Moose Chinnoma Straight Falls Worth Bergen George Roverty California Doe Len Hall Omaha Ops Fli Philadelphia Ernia Nuack Calet Lita Walt Colorado Sesttie Wath

Sport Roundup by Eddie Brietz in New York

Roundup covers retirements and leadership shifts at the Brooklyn Dodgers, rumors about Tulane coaching interest, bicycle training by Foix and Miller, a proposed Minnesota–Princeton football date, and a baby born to Mississippi coach Chuck Smalling. It notes Kit Klein’s championships, world records by an unnamed sprinter, Oslo world championships, Jimmie Foxx’s Boston front-page visit, SMU’s Christmas football payouts, Riley Smith’s football fate, and former Giants pitchers Barnes.

Eddie Brietz New York Gudge Stephen McKeever Brooklyn Dodgers James Bilvey Bernie Bierman Tulane Jimmie Foix Bing Miller Philadelphia Arch Ward Minnesota Princeton Chuck Smalling Mississippi Dean Dante O'alahony Glen Cunningham Gita Boston Jtmle Foxx Jmmle Eddie Collins Southern Methodist Mustangs Riley Smith

Catholic HI tourney set for San Antonio gym

Eleven teams from San Antonio Victoria Beaumont Corpus Christi Houston Abilene Fort Worth Galveston Denison Dallas and other schools will compete in a Central Catholic high school Elmimination tournament at St Marys University San Antonio February 28 to March with the winner advancing to the National Catholic basketball tournament in Chicago March 18 22. The event is run by Rev Bro Leo J Banck and funds cover travel for all teams and the winner to Chicago. St Marys will house up to ten people per the invitation list.

Texas Catholic High School St. Mary’s University Nf San Tempuos St. Mary's University Cb Ibis Anc St. Mary's Guate Syany San Antonio Chicago Central Sigh Dallas St. Ravier's Academy Denison Kirwin Sigh Galveston Laners High Fort Worth St. Joseph's Academy Abilene St. Thomas College Boyston Corpus Christi College Academy Corpus Christi St. Joseph’s High Beaumont St. Tostot’s High Vistoria Bi. Henry's Academy Cattral Catholic High School San Antoni

Allison Romping In Tourney To Semi Final Round

National singles champion Allison Romping led the Sugar Bowl Invitational in New Orleans into the semifinal round after wins over Jack Mooney of Atlanta and Bob Lake of Birmingham. Marlin Busby of Miami reached the semis, with wins over Guy Cheng and Heat Surface, Kansas City. J Gilbert Hall of East Orange advanced in the lower bracket.

Allison Tourney New Orleans Jan Brond Wilmer Ailison Jack Mooney Atlanta Bob Lake Birmingham Marlin Buxby Miami Pis Allivan Buxby Guy Cheng China Kansas City J. Gilbert Hall East Orange Trumphs Edward Baker Doz Barr Dallas Hal Arthur Hendrix Lakeland Fig Hendrig Barney Welsh Washington National Public Sharks Frank Guernray Fla

Ex Champion Berlanger Now 15 Dollar Barroom Boy

Ex champion Berlanger, once king of the flyweights, now works in a Boston area barroom earning 14 dollars a week. Once he drew 7000 dollars in a night, and he recalls beating opponents like Jarvis and Genaro years ago. He plans to stay active, saving his punches for a possible return.

Berlanger Toronto Can Albert Prenchy Dérlanger Northy Witte Exain Jarvis Frankie Genaro Ate Tor Frenchy Wimeelf Terranger

Moynihan Resigns Berth At Texas Football

Tim Moynihan, UT line coach, resigns to join a Chicago sporting goods store. Athletic council chairman W. E. Metzenthin declined comment amid reports the contract expired December 11. Moynihan, who came to Texas two years ago after Xavier and Notre Dame, reportedly will relocate to Chicago. The council plans to meet early next week to discuss a successor.

Austin Tim Moynihan University of Texas Eo Chicagd Moynihan Chicago Texas Jack Chevigny Tf Xavier Crotgetom Notre Dame

Polo Sunday at Harbord Leads Polo Cup Weekend

With no game Saturday the Gight cup polo tournament resumes Sunday at Harbord field. Infantry faces Filternth Field artillery at 2 30, with the Twelfth Artillery and San Antonio Polo Club advancing in the standings after recent wins. Captain J A Bamayees six goals pace the Twelfth while Lieuts Skinner and Jackson add two apiece. Stewac Johnson scored for the losers who began with a two goal handicap.

Harbord Field Infantry Filternth Field Artillery Artilry San Adrionio Palo Club Pifteenth Artilery San Anetonio Millers J. A Dirke Bamayee J. H. Skinner W. Jackson Scorin

Kentucky Derby Racing Notes From Aveoctsted Press

Racing notes describe head flag sale to Mrs Silaq D. Meson on eve of Derby and training at Yir winia farm. Horses prepared for Tropical Park and London Got events. Mentions notable haltermen at TC Park and Churchill Downs ahead of two-year-old campaigns. early Derby candidacy and preparations noted.

Wile Crum Silaq D. Meson Han HB. Jones Audley Farm Yirwinia Tropical Park Focres Alexandra J. FE Smallman London Tca Park Florida Fruke Oftepringa Maryland

Racing Form Chaos From Alamo Downs January 4 1938

Bizarre OCR pieced race card notes track conditions weather fair and fast with multiple races described. Horses Prince Tokalon Dine Dan The Choctaw and Guardian appear amid a crowded field while payouts show show and place figures and a long list of evolving results from the seventh and eighth races.

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