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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1935

Page

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Great Downs 8-Race Show Draws Big Crowd

At Alamo Downs a large crowd packed the stands for an eight race program. Norman D. won the second, Betty Wee the first, and Be Product took the seventh with a $201.49 payoff to two tickets. Port Fray, Port Gross, and Brown Ma also posted wins as jockeys including Charley McTague and Kenneth Gray rode two winners each. Army Day was celebrated with officials in the clubhouse and Brownrigg and others among the riders.

Blatser Norman D Garbet Norman J Be Product Betty Wee J. F. Vaughn Carl T Chris Day Araight Price Port pFray Grrbat Carl B Harneaveas Little Joyze Little Josee Thistle Guy Fiery Sergeant 2 Charley McTague Kenneth MecGray Brank Ritz Leland Lake Emelgin Calvert Paul Keester Jack Smith Keester Lake Keest Fer Ang Smith Withinine Keester Haz Smith R. F.carman Alamo Downs Carman M. Herfer Mecer Tex Crusader-Dupotny Kendle Peener Vetug Bald Vaughan H. At Howard B. Polwitder Carte ATE & i James L C. Pike Corgie Sun Halliki Pee Aol Rondus Wegg O' Tray Sues Howe Bounevilis Aye Barnard Tay Bulliant Baly J. Gurley Andaron Becey Wee Shaw Betey Wee Mle Mle of Uypst Crire Ater Reaching the Stretch, Skaw Wars Tr 8 Ealdiers Ghluldhi Ater Davies Ioan Auariee Holey Murer Oxner Alund Brighs Mare St Tate Shise L. Gaines J. Dbehatey Evileed Wield Molucla Norman DL Sohwan LYEN Zorana Facor

Alamo Downs Fossil Run Dominates Juvenile Stakes

At Alamo Downs a muddy track featured six furlongs with a purse of 4500. Wiantr, Black Toney-Casvidy's Pride, led early but TECHNOCRACY moved up to win. BLACKSTRAP faded after start as CAPITOLIST and CHINERA EMPREEE also competed. The Pelican saved ground and finished strong.

Fea Gale Casvidy A. Daly Valne Fale Morte WRPP St. le Daly Lake Technocracy C. Earisen Keearer Fersnocracy Jase Mages Technocracy Yeateards Xat le Berlioz Waynes Carpenter Gros-Rizmen Retsier H. CC Itumage Dee & Allen Penh Tanekland de Mitlee Toraldht Arene Tre Pelivsa Chow Chinera Ubeadie Aeick Pelican Usder

Fifth Race One Mile and Seventy Yards

A garbled race card recounts a one mile and seventy yard event with horse names and odds. Woa Driving led early and faded. Mekory Lad and Zenka showed bids. Final results are obscured by transcription errors, but several horses posted betting terms and parimutuel figures.

Axenstai-Halate Onner Hocae Qyner K. A Ailey St. Fin Beth A Claremoest Ate KE OU Lake le S-Fishburn Mekory Lad Muvasiy Paras Strat Mitrador Dows Cai Yaat Eishlis

Unclear racing card with mixed horse results and wagers

Fragmented racing notes show multiple horses, bets, times, and payouts across unknown track events. Mentions include Darla and Buckland with various place money and fractions, plus scattered names like Javier Cue and G. Horan. Details are garbled but reference claiming and show prices, with times around 4:45 and a mile race.

Hundred Mile Field at Southwest Speedway Race

A 100 mile race, latest field, will run at the Southwest motor speedway on Sequid Highway at 2:20 on Guiday afternoon. Promoter Jack Cost lists Henry Trukasik as sponsor of a trophy. The half mile track has 204 turns. spectators pay admission, with racers competing in the morning.

Fesser Lai Southwest Sequid Highway Jack Henry Trukasik San Antonia’s Sevan Southwest Motor Speedway New Syguin Highway

Henry Lukas Aims to Win His Own Cup

Henry Lukas plans to win his own cup amid a crowded race day. Gates at Lime Stials open at noon with the main agent arriving at 2 30. Three addled newsboys and paper carriers are among the guests, as crowd control and rack management oversee the event.

Henry Lukas

Conflicted Joe Nelson Shares Start Gate Dangers

Star rider Joe Nelson recalls brutal gate incidents at Tanforan Hawthorne and Apple Cross, recounting injuries from the starting gate. He describes beginning as a rider, development into a trainer, and credits his ground crew for reliable starts at Alamo Downs and Reno.

Janselt Park Nelson Tanforan Longchamps Joe Apple Cross Hawthorne Chicago Charley Allen San Ane Tonto Old Washington el Paso Juarez Montana Butte Tia Juana Mexico Dwyer Brothers Sam Pat San Antomio al Reno Tial Morlerey Neton Alamo Downs Vic Cowdell N. Chilcutt Jenna Tumey Hank Milly

International Club on Spot in Cage Loop

The International Clubmen, top contenders in the Commercial League, face decisive games this week. Tuesday they meet third-place Alamo Jewelers, riding a recent winning streak, then Thursday confront rivals YMCA Triangles as Bigham leads the league. Brackenridge gym hosts the heated doubleheaders with free admission for ladies.

Alamo Jewelers Wilson Pullman Tex” White Velavan Ymca! Triangles Fasteb Out Bigham Fauna Brackenridge Bames Luma M. GS. A WO. J. Rodrigues C. Fins Y.M.G AL Bi Reynolds WY

Soccer league action returns after break with two 2 p m matches

Sunday salvages a crowded slate at 2 Deere field and St John’s Seminary grounds. Diamond Jewelry rises to third after a decisive win over the International Club to face undefeated Carta Blanca Restaurant in the star match at Van Daele at Velock. At 3 45 p m Van Daele hosts Gongales F H versus the internationals. Pats Laxe View Grocery meets St Joan’s See at St John’s Wolek. New Era wins maiden hurdle race at Gatwick with F Bezner owner. Bunkkuiwaie runner-up.

2 Deere Field St. Jon's Seminary Grounds Diamond Jewelry Wil Carta Blanca Restaurant van Daele Velock Gongales F. H

Light's Selections Monday Races Report

Race card summary for a Monday program detailing multiple purses from 400 to 700 dollars across two furlongs up to a mile and a mile plus, with horses listed by name and jockey, including Hot in fast out, Falr Romance, Brave etc, and notes on weights and claiming conditions. Readers see entrants for first through sixth races with names like Golden Glitter, Pappy Ineksin, and Ditta.

L. Jones H. Grayson H. Kelly Chaney Rustling Colly Mariovie Kerring Floraffles H. Smithy Henry Mow Keeaterh Hensy Suror Tun Judelle Lil May May Judy Lady Coward T. Taylor Givehe Indy IL Joundant Sean Mae Ho McLague Casimanay George K Maddux Owl George Little Fairy J. J. Smith Bonoher Clear Creek Grarhys

Ted Clark Captures Santa Margarita in Muddy Coast Race

Ted Clark won the Santa Margarita Handicap at Santa Anita in heavy mud, his first Pacific coast start. Pitter Pat finished second, Rock X third, as Fifteen thousand fans watched a dramatic stretch drive. Wagering topped $184,000 with $38,000 on the feature while Twenty Grand was withdrawn due to track conditions.

Santa Anita Argadia Calif Ted Clare Ariington Downs Texas Wineners Circle Gm Santa Margarita Marvaned Sun Archer Rock X Pitter Pat Ted Clark Payne Whitney Amon William Brennan

City Majors Reopen with Double Header at Brackenridge Gym

The City Major League resumes play after a holiday layoff with a double header at Brackenridge Gym starting 8 p m. Finch Gigarmen faces Sacred Heart Aces in game one and Magnolia men meet Gant Sports in the nightcap. Pat Risinger captains The Finch five in their 1995 opener, while Captain Harold Brefy Wagner is sidelined for about a week. A league meeting Tuesday will discuss possible triple headers and make up missed games. A furnished house at 200 Hat Wells Boulevard is for rent at $21 a month.

T. Pet Finck Ollerg Sh. Mary Sacred Heart Brackenridge Glace Finch Gigarmen Johnny Kubena Sacred Hearf Aces Magnolia Pat Risinger Finch Harold Brefy Wagner Will

Berwanger Named All American Team Captain For 1934

Joy Gorwanger of Chicago University is named captain of the 1934 All American football eleven by vote of the board. Berwanger leads Chicago, tied with George Barley, in early balloting. Barley wins runoff. The Captain’s Cup honors Berwanger as all around standout, with Stanford and Notre Dame among other selections.

Joy Gorwanger Chicago Uni Cabliin Murport Berwanger George Barlay North Carolina Jay Robinson Notre Dame Moserip Stanford Hutson Alabama Maddoxna State Monahan Ohio State Hartwig Pittsburgh Howell Lind Minnesota Grayson Stanford Berwanger Kurth Corbus Icthy Ruon Stanford University University of Chicago Athletic Association All-America Board of Football Barwatget Miroons

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