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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1936

Page

2

Alamo Downs Winter Meet Profits Rise After Strong Saturday

Race officials report Alamo Downs winter meeting showing strong profits after a big Saturday. Mutuel totals for the opening four days reach around 115 382 with overall winter meet projections near 7500, plus a record attendance as admissions drop to 40 cents with free grandstand access.

Alamo Downs Batutae Sis Deys Pari-Partuel Syster Bs Texas Alamo Tree Lst Randstand Armission Treasury Ako Frbck Mutuels

Alamo Downs Selections Return Jumbled Race Card

A scrambled list of horse names and notes appears for Alamo Downs selections with unclear order and multiple misread terms. The fragment references several horses and possible abbreviations but lacks coherent results or event details to confirm outcomes.

Foley's Favorites Mondat Raute and Related Names

A garbled OCR listing various names and brands including Foley's favorites and several unclear terms such as Kantucky Wonder Chandest and Berk PE hoseenp. The fragment references individuals like H. Ricciardo and Wiliam Marshou with unclear roles.

Kantucky Wonder Ehad Mall Exvant Weadus Dee H. Ricciardo Meddenne Feiner Saiver Wiliam Marshou Wilgirl

Unclear Proper Nouns Do Not Form Clear Event

Fragmentary OCR text lists numerous odd names and terms with no coherent event or narrative. No identifiable people, places, organizations, dates, or outcomes are discernible to summarize into a factual card.

McElroy Stars for Coast Football World

McElroy, a former Texas school star, is making waves in California football. The all-Valley end, on the Medley File school team of 1834, recently earned a berth on California Junior College’s first string. He plans to pursue further play under coach Howard Jones in Southern California.

Mcallen Texas California Whitiam Buddy) MeElroy Medley File Mer Heven McMarcy Witl Paradena Peoa- Obi Che Wai- Vevey Soulthers Oea Howard Jones

Light's Selections First Race at Williams County Meet

Purse five hundred dollars for a seven year old claiming race. Light's Selections notes Baby repeated win potential for Wonder piloted by Roberts. Also lists horses Albert Beck Gray Calculator Chancien Scholar Girl Rough Creek Danger Fresh starter Royal Cteas Rolled Notes Valdina Farm entry with mixed reviews. Predicts dust patterns and race conditions may affect outcomes and notes multiple horses with varying prospects.

Forlenra Wonder E. Prather Rough Creek T. Sena E. NePrang

Adams Horse Wins Feature at Coral Gables Handicap

Colonel Greene a four year old bay gelding by Polymellan upset the Golden Wedding handicap field to win by three lengths under Jockey Sloul amid a 15,000 crowd. Martin Barton placed second with Mountainy Man third as Grey Nose and Visigoth posted notable payoffs in the eight race card.

Coral Gables Pla Colonel Greene Westy Adams Feat Park A. G. Tzin Martin Barton Mountainy Man Grey Nose Visigoth Noel Furaang Patio Gaughing Sun

Cunningham Wins Indoor Foot Race

Glenn Cunningham wins the 800 meter run at the Columbus council indoor meet in Brooklyn. Chirk Hornbattel of Indiana finished second as Katine millet and others competed in the tenth annual event.

Cunningham New York Glenn Cunningham Katine Millet Ewin Reday Infantry Asiigty Brooklyn Columbus Council C. Teach Agert Chirk

Pauls Valley Defeats Breckenridge In Charity Football Game

Pauls Valley defeated Breckenridge Texan high school team 19 to 14 in a charity game at T C stadium for the Will Rogers Memorial fund. Stufflebean brothers Eason McCarty Ethridge starred for Pauls Valley as lead changes occurred in a back and forth affair.

Fort Worth Jan Pauls Valley Eason McCarty Ethridge Clark Taylor Valta Fey Breck’dee Srtk Buselayers Stattin Reni ‘ Bi Gielapavere Vias Magneen Clik Aatnress Shuten Eindiana Ympites Quiet Gas Lineaman Ameeney Ela Valley

Classy Filly to Run Again Here Monday at Alamo Downs

Kentucky Wonder the sensation enters the second two year old race of the Alamo Downs winter meeting Monday. The chestnut daughter of Ariel Waygean set track records in prior two furlong trials and is listed for a $300 purse along the straightaway. Other contenders include Genantator, Ghan clest, Sales Tax, Rough Greek, Danger, Royal Countess, Scholar Girl and Rolled Notes with Black Peter and Ted Hustig among notable rivals in the six furlong feature for three year olds and up.

Kentucky H. Stock Bob Wade Butte Montana Kentucky Wonder Toy Bob Wade Black Peter Iie Good Scout Ted Hustig Maple Hussy Tormadic Fredrick Atit la Bari No Saint Takus Match Step Quick Fight

Korman Barred From Race Track Over Hand Booking Allegation

Jake Korman, a sportsman known in local circles, was barred from the Alamo Downs grounds after accusations of hand booking on the Tires Haturday race. Sheriff Albert West Jr. said the ban would be the only action taken.

Jake Korman Alamo Downs Albert West Jr Weat Korman

St. Louis Cardinals to Play San Antonio Exhibition Game

The Cardinals announce an exhibition game in San Antonio against the Missions on April 6. The team will play 14 games before the season opener, with a stop in Houston the day before and Dallas after, before heading to Oshkosh on the return.

San Antonio St. Louis Cardinals San Antonio Missions Cardls Houston Sar Antonio Dallaxy Owakoma Fitugargh Pirates

Jockey room chatter and race day rumors at Texas tracks

The article notes Snoopy Sam's growing bankroll and bets on Lady Laura. Wish joan and Bull Miller set winning marks. It mentions Wes ley Freeman, starter Joe Nelson, and rider changes including Boganowski and Raymond Russell. Rumors include Waggoner and Weygoners potential buys and possible non operation of Arlington Downs with emphasis on Houston and Dallas Park developments.

Wesley Freeman Spec Wishjoan Bull Miller Chinago O Brien Chappy” Chapman Raymond Russell Alamo Downs Epsom Downs Houston Russell Rockingham N. H Tooming Waggoner Fort Worth Arlington Downs Dallas Arlington Weygoners Centrol

Five Top Drivers to Vie in 509 Sweepstakes at San Antonio Speedway

A five car field led by Grady Sexton Lucky Day Trumus Brooks and Alvin Slaughter will race for four prize money pieces in Sundays 509 sweepstakes at the San Antonio Speedway. Time trials start at 9 and the first of six races at 3 with Freddie Feuth driving Lucky Day in one event. Ralph Constanzo of New Orleans debuts while Jimmie Hall and Art Middleton represent Houston. Track manager Hoyt Jopling promised the best track conditions in history to minimize dust.

Myre Grav Don Jeasle Bi Leonard Wil Alardo Wits Grimace Feayeree Teaet Grady” Sexton Lucky" Day Trumus Brooks Alvin Slaughter Wlll Loes San Antonio Lucky” Day Speedway Freddie Feuth Ralph Constanzo New Orleans Houston Jimmie Hall Art Middleton Hoyt Jopling

Judge Leer Wins Feature at Fair Grounds Race

Judge Leer under 83 pounds won the feature race at Fair Grounds with a field of eight starters. The Pelican led early, Judge Leer swung wide and edged Biff at the stretch, with The Pelican fading to third. Time for six furlongs was 1:23.2 and Judge Leer paid 10.00 to win.

Judge Leer Fair Grounds New Orleans Tadan Fatr Grounds Pelican Biff Dudge Leer

Eight Straight for St Anthonys Team

The St Anthonys yenowjackers, defending Southwest Academic League champions, won their eighth straight pre season game by defeating San Antonio dunioy College 29 13 at halftime. O Donnell led the winners with 4 points and paced the offense throughout the game.

St. Anthonys Yenowjackers San Antonio Dunioy College Convins Dimemy O'Donnell A. Anthon Binaalolis Rernord Cragsters O'Donnell Methunnan Verda Iensy Melenael Din Padoaulys I Junior Cotegi Milk Kerr Tratorgena Denter Datman Diniimirr Xuarda Guild Shee Biorinrwer Subg

Twenty three teams enter cage tourney at local gyms

Twenty three high school basketball teams, 15 in the A division and eight in the B division, will compete in the invitation tournament next Friday and Saturday at Brackenridge and Jefferson high school gyms. Claud Kellam announced the entries and schedule, with first round play Friday afternoon and Saturday night finals. Receipts from A division games will be shared among the 15 teams on a mileage basis.

Bratherridge Thoms Jalerson Claud Kellam Ban Antwile Public Schools Brackenridge Gym Jefferson Gym Kellam Fredericksburg Kerrville San Jacinto Houston

Sunday Schools Tie for Second Half Title in Lane Gay League

The second half championship of the National division of the Lane Gay School Basket Bail Inagic will be decided Thursday night between First Congregational and Trinity Baptists. In the American division Woodlawn Methodist meets Alamo Methodists to determine the runner up. A new junior division is forming with St. Mark's Episcopal and First Evangelical already entered. AM teams may join by contacting F. Paul Fowler head of the MCA physical education department. Schedule lists Methodist vs Weed Denver Heights, Methodist vs Goutrament, and other matches including First Congregational vs Trinity Baptist and Temple District Methodist vs Aa i Methodist.

Lane Gay School Basket Inagic First Congregationals Trinity Baptists Woodlawn ‘Methodists Alamo Methodists St. Mark’s Episquy Evangelical F. Paul Fowler M.C.A. Physical Education Department Methodist Va Denver Méthodist Thisda Lairel Halgis Los Angéles Helahia Methodiist Pruitt Avenue Baptists Trinity Baptist Lraciz Madinon Savers Presbyterian Ya Laurel Heighth Methodist Kinsey Avent Methodist Igitaptist ‘Temple di Itarlandate Methodist Va Aai Methodist Sconrr Ammertean Dietston

Aggie Cage Team Gears for Southwest Conference Play

College Station Jan 4 Texas A&M Aggies win seven of ten non conference games as they prepare for Southwest Conference action. Houston Bearkats visit for a two game series Friday and Saturday January 7 and 8 with the series forming part of a ten game stretch. Team features Sam Houston, Paul Vata, Monte Cornithiel, and Taylor Wilkins among key players.

College Station Texas Aggie Ihell Houston Bearkate Arkansas Carlex Bearkats Craill Wom Madionyilie

Ice Hockey Rally Sparks Early Season Glee in Austin

Local hockey action sees the San Antonio Rankers and defending champions opening games at Bath arena. The Rangers face tough crowds as new forward George PrioroT and goalie Washer lead a reshaped lineup. Tomlin and Teelala pace a mixed squad while Antonie Kane and Taatalah Keli join Ramblers in January.

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