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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1937

Page

15

Colts Win Tes Hark Attaaak At Alamo Downs

Two year olds foaled 1936 contest at Alamo Downs on Monday afternoon. Sweep Tide, Glenpool, and Olepool provided a fast feature race with Sweep Tide edging Glenpool by inches. record time of 32.25 seconds for the quarter mile set by Lucy Glitters. Neal rode four winners, including Miss Premier, while Henry Heuer returned to saddle after a fall. Gael Pollan won the handicap in a late stretch burst as Unis led early but faded.

Chandler Diehl Alsmo Downs Wag Sweeplay Tide Oleipool Glenpool Gweep Runebb Lucy Glitters Iilles Alamo Downs Tucy Glitters Kentucky Wonder Toya Sweeping Tide Glanpool Downs Neal Ty Melocho Henry Heuer Hauer Gael Pollan Teaders Unis

Alamo Downs Stakes Spark Controversy and Jockey Fumble

Rumors swirl after Henry Hauer tumble at Alamod Downs and denials from officials. Betting tensions rise as stable hands suspected of fixing bets on Teddy Haslam. Officials report minor fines for Laidley and Camp, with race-day wagering volumes and new entry records noted.

Henry Hauer Teddy Hashant Wesley Preema sSockey Iman Wiy Hauer Tullos Reeger Gissen Teddy Haslam Oren Laidley Pat Camp Laidley Camp Reeder Teddy Tastam

The System Chooses Four Runners To Bet On Today

The renowned handicapper, nicknamed The System, inspects his dwindling bankroll and offers four bets for today. He places $10 straight on Quick in race one, $10 on Barrida in race two, $10 on Flag Titte in race three, and $40 on Totcheen in race six, leaving his bankroll at about $965.

Tollar Quick Barrida Flag Titte Totcheen

Racing Books Cut Payoffs in Chicago Listings

Unofficial bookmakers band together in Chicago to reduce payoff odds from 100 to 1 straight to 99 to 1 and from 50 to 1 to 12 to 1 for place, 23 to 1 to 4 to 1 for show, with parlays down from 46 12 and 6 to new rates. A bookmaker cited as saying several toys chiseled win odds near track and they set a limit, sticking to it as players grow too smart.

Chicago

Vines 8 to 5 To Defeat Fred Perry

New York June 6 Ellsworth Vines world professional tennis champion opened as an 8 to 5 favorite to defeat Fred Perry former world amateur champion in a Madison Square Garden indoor match. Bookmakers based odds on Perry handicapped indoors as Vines, adept on covered courts, prepared for the indoor playing surface.

New York Ellsworth Vines Oefeat Fred Ferry Madison Square Garden Bookies Perry Ili Vines Proteolipes

Daily Double Payouts From Race Wager Units

Daily Double chart lists Erb as second vent winner and Mise Premlec Uird race worker paid 5165.10. Other combinations show totals including My Bow 8295 yt Parva Blella 60.20 My Blonde 49.0 Otra Vex 317609 Mendal Green 198.80 Any Chante 238.20 Mokens 952.80 in Warry 3129.10. Tickets sold on combination Krbang Red Ror or Ero and Honest Susan.

Erb Warker Warry Ero Honest Susan

San Antonio Gin Club Dinner at Rio Vista Mex Restaurant

The San Antonio Gin club will hold a dinner for members and their guests at 7:30 in the Rio Vista Mexican restaurant. The club’s ninth annual basket meeting will follow and is advertised in The Light, San Antonio’s big newspaper. Gibson writer fee noted.

San Antonio Gu Dlutier

Looming Scraps with Local Bookies at Alamo Downs

Alamo Downs officials on Tuesday weighed drastic steps against bookies operating during the winter race meet. Police and sheriff promised closures, yet bookie shops remained open amid a 66 547mutuel pool and a crowd of over 4000. Reymond Russell cited eight downtown establishments involved, claiming bookies were "rattling" the track and causing a deficit.

Alama Davens Texas Rangers San Antonio Alama Downs Reymond Russell Alamo Downs Russell

Great Net Stars for Pro Debut Amid Tennis Clash

The piece previews a midweek Garden match between Elsworth Vines and Fred Perry as the top pro and former amateur champ, noting Vines as favorite yet hampered by a shoulder issue. It discusses Perry’s shift to professional tennis, their different paths, and the evolving pro game shaping public interest.

Vines Tala Dheet Heck Biceps Hobby Hiewicher England Wilner Allison Remy

Perry shows peak form at Forest Is in tennis clash

The report notes Perry’s recent form at Forest Is as exceptionally strong, signaling peak condition in his career. It suggests Vines will draw attention in today’s match, with statistics indicating the anticipated competitive edge for both players.

Perry Forest Vines

Preacher Kills Deer With Stone

In Angelo Texas area on January 5, Rev. James F. Black killed his first deer after a gun misfire left him with a wounded shotgun. He then used a stone to strike the animal, aided by companion W. Benge and an incidental birdshot bruise, turning a hunting mishap into a dramatic hunt tale.

Angelo James F. Black David Walter Ozona Kev Mr. Black W. ¥. Benge Armrof Benge

Alamo Entries Races Show Mixed Field and Odds

Wednesday card features six races with purses ranging from 300 to 800 dollars. Notable entries include My Filly, Maguire, and Star Cluster among others, with various eligibility marks and several x-prefixed horses listed.

Bird Dog Fanciers Plan Sixth Annual Field Trial

Lone Star Bird Dog association members meet Wednesday at 5 PM at Brant of the Milk-Frost corporation Sir South Alama stross to discuss plans for the sixth annual field trial. President Prod P. Doge says the event will be held near Golled on the association's regular field Irish Rounds starting January 21.

Lone Star Bird Dog Association Milk-Frost Corporation South Alama Stross Tal Prod P. Doge

Week end cage schedule set for San Antonio tourney

Two day high school basketball event in San Antonio begins Friday at Brackenridge with eight upper bracket games led by Laurier vs Fredevicksburg at 2 pm. Saturday hosts all consolation rounds at Jefferson High and Brackenridge site finals, with seeds, times, and venues listed. Austin High falls 34 to 23 to San Antonio Tech in a regional matchup as Mack Davenport leads visitors.

Anitvel San Antoni Cloud Kettam Bracken Tidge High School Bym Laurier Fred Evicksburg Brackenridge Frutays Jefferson High Gys Gawler Fredy Jetickshirg San Marcog San Jacinto Houston del Rio Jeff Davis Donia John Reagan Jefferson Temple Kerra Ville Herlandale Austin Ys Milby Ang Timex Antonia San Antonin ‘Tech Austin High Maroon Mereons Lee Joe Anderson San Antonio Cagers Mack Davenport Tenter Liponte John Sales Austic Cae

Touch Football Contests Reported With Forfeit and Wins

Touch Football notes show Kaufmans Clothiers earning a forfeit from Jane Cafe and Liberty Drits claiming another victory via a tors felt route at Brackenridge Eis tates in Fonch Pootball league games scheduled Monday night A practice game was played. Norman Red Strader assistant coach at St Marys says no reply yet from Loyola collegeNew Orleans for football teaching job

Kaufman's Clothiers Jane, Cafe Liberty Drits Brackenridge Eistates Strader Sereelay Norman St Mary's Loyola College of New Orleans

Rest in Winter Perry's Tip to U S Davis Team

New York January 5 Dt Frey Perry warns prolonged winter tennis harms the U S Davis Cup effort. He notes too long a tournament season saps team spirit and reserves, citing Donald Budge and the Forest Hills final as examples of overstrain and fatigue affecting critical matches against Australia Germany or England. He predicted Budge would benefit from a faster off season.

New York Frey Perry Madison Square Eard America Elsworth Vines Stac Team Spirit United States Donald Budge Australia Germany

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