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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1936

Page

5

Wrigley Grants Raises to Entire Cubs Roster

Chicago owner Phil Wrigley announced that all 23 Cubs will receive pay raises for 1936, a milestone in major league history. The plan rewards hustling players and follows a monthly system, with likely boosts for stars like Joanie Warneke, Gabby Hartnett, Augie Galan, Frank Demaree, and Bill Lee, while Chuck Klein’s purchase is noted as a past move.

Chicago Wasley Mt. Téa Ark Cubs Phil K. Wrigley Cub Orrer Wrisley Juke Ruppert Yankees Frank J Navin Detroit Wrigley Young Wrigley Couitrol Yeward Chuck Klein Phillies Klein Joanie Warneke Stax Lee Gabby Gabby*) Hartnett, Outfielders Augie Galan and Frank Demaree Bill Lee Galan

18 Goal Polo Teams Prepare for High Goal Match

Cecil Smith and Hube Williams join J B Gilmore and veteran George Miller to form a 19 goal team for a high goal match at Muller field WoW White Road Sunday afternoon. Army team unclear with eight goals Williams six Gilmore five for 19. Miller handicap. Miller field practice game led by Smith with Coulter May Watson and Lech Duff. Score 6-2. Cup match at Brackeridge park. Another early match at 2 o'clock Thursday at Miller field.

Cecil Smith Hube Williams Texas Abts J.B. Gilmore George Miller Muller Field Wow White Road Army Sith Escrieg Wilams Gilmore Miller Miller Field

Rattlers Defeated After Strong Court Showing

St Marys Rattlers open season with a tough 35 to 24 loss to Southwest Texas Teachers College Bobcats in San Marcos. Despite solid first half play, a stingy second half defense by the Bobcats and sharp scoring by Herman Phillips and Andy Obriotti led SWT to victory. Phillips scored 12, Obriotti 11 as the Bobcats built a modest lead and held off a late Rattlers rally. The squad heads to Alpine for Friday and Saturday dates after Wednesday’s setback.

St. Mary's University Rattlers Southwest Texas Teachers College Bobcats San Mattos RatHers Herman Weldon Phillits Bobcats Rattlers Laem Andy Obriotti Herman Phillips Phillips Ratvlrs Ier Alpine I Bobrats ShiWins Garmz F . Waee Campbel & Bridzsewal Bundiel Worley St. Marg

Women golfers to play Willow Springs tourney at Willow Links

Willow Springs hosts a Friday golf event by the San Antonio Women's Golf Association. A blind matchplay tournament begins at 10 o'clock, with Anowy opposition starting after the first match gets underway.

Willow Links Willow Springs Sex Antonio

Savage and Bashara Battle in Wild Wrestling Card

Leo Savage defeated Bashara in the feature event amid crowd chaos and rope strangling actions. Paul Jobes beat Bon Wagner in a tough bout while Humberto drew with Red Ryan in a two part match halted for referee changes.

Leo Savage Hills Bashara Paul Ones Bob Wagber Duan Humberto Red Ryan Duc Shaw Leo Daniel Boone Savage Ellis Bashara Pet Promater Harry Cadman Shim Paul Jobes Houston Bon Wagner Oakland Paul Wagner Jones Wagnee Bob Paw Jan Humberto George Red Ryan Coffman Joe Mulies Humberto Malens

College Basketball Scores and Standings Snapshot

College basketball results include Ohio University 25, Western Reverue 8, Long Island U 2, Tugucane 34, Dsrttauuch 94, Ursinus 46, Lebanon Valley 7e, Glarkein 28, Hurtwick 27, Lafayette 2b, New Yue 43, and Western Kearney Teachits Morp's in a dense roundup of game scores and team names from various colleges and conferences.

Fare Carnaric Tech Pitishyre Wesainutan Ani ‘Lee Elon Ecole Eee OF Wesleven Ohio University Western’ Reverue Vahn Garratt Glichigur Statr Kalomanca Long Island U Tugucane Dsrttauuch Providente Ursinus Lebanon Valley Glarkein Hurtwick Mondan Lafayette New Yue Kemneba Uo Ad Meupigis Pie Glen St Culmahin Western Kearney Teaehits Morp's

St Anthony's Yellowjackets defend title in hard-fought win

St Anthony's Yellowjackets beat Conoco Oilers 40 to 39 in a tight San Antonio league clash staged at St Anthony's gym. Carlene Yellow led with strong defense as Anthony's prep for next clash with Central Catholic, with key contributions from Hiatt, McDannell, and O'Donnell.

Anthony Carlene Yellow Hig St. Anthony's Conoco Oilers San Antonio Yellowjackets Hall Fist Southwest Carter Renter Price McChiexey Krete Hiatt Mark Biassieft Lronant Berner &, Canter Nesseinne O'Donnell Xaarde Pcunine Menry End McDannell Pubar Loteg

Tech Faces Simmons In Early Season Basketball Tests

Texas Tech opens the season with a trip to Abi lene to meet Haram Simmons University Cowboys in two games Friday and Saturday. Huffman leads the squad as Doach Parl oversees the varsity effort amid early lineup adjustments.

Texas coach Chevigny weighs coaching moves and Reds plan

Texas football figure Jack Chevigny hints at a new line coach and a possible Notre Dame style hire as he weighs season plans. Separately the Reds announce spring training in San Juan Puerto Rico with a new stadium and Tampa exhibition start, while San Antonio figures in regional baseball chatter.

Ghevigny Tim Moynihan Notre Dame Moynihan Austin Chevigny Tommy Yarr Cenler Town Garroll College Cincinnati Reds Puerto Rico Antilles Larry McPhail Reds Francisco Pons Department of Commerce and Agriculture Blanton Winship San Juan Tampa Fia

Tennis Roundup Details Earnings and Cup Hopes

Eddie Brie ta reports on tennis earnings for players under O Brien, with Lott Stoefen and Vines receiving large gate shares and travel costs covered. The piece notes the Davis Cup plans, forecasts Wilmer Allison’s peak, and mentions Don Budge Bryan Grant and Mako potential Wimbledon shifts.

Australia United States California George Loth Helen Wills Mrody U.S Lott Wilmer Allison Gaklind Don Budge

Alamo Downs Entries In Hirst Race At Fifty Dollars

Entries list for Alamo Downs shows six races with purses ranging from 500 to 850 dollars. The field includes numerous horses with varied ages and sires, noting weights and claimed horses. Hard to extract full stable names due to OCR gaps, but the program details races, weights, and candid descriptions of participating fillies and geldings across eight events.

Longhorns Rout Rice in Southwest Conference clash

Texas Longhorns defeated Rice Owls 53 to 22 at Austin edging ahead in the Southwest Conference race. Captain Jack Taylor led Texas with 15 points while Rice’s Mike Seale and Langhorns’ Collins featured as top scorers for their teams. Arkansas Razorbacks and Texas A&M prepare for Friday night games at College Station with Southern Methodist and Texas Christian also on the schedule.

Associated Press University of Texas Rice Owls Baylor Bears Owls Nimbus Longhorns Austin Longhorns Rice Texas Houston Kelly Jack Collins Lorighars Collins Jack Taylor Mike Seale Arkansas Razorbacks Texas Aggies Allege Station Southern Methodist Ami Texas Christian Wall Fort Worth Baylor Waco

Alamo Boat Club Meets Thursday for 1936 Plans

The Alamo Fest club plans a Thursday meeting at 6 o'clock at the Simon Boat shop to elect officers and discuss 1936 plans.

Alamo Boat Club Alamo Fest Jng Simon Boat Shop Acctte

Light's Trophy Won By Infantry In Park Polo Final

The Twelfth Battery Artillery faced the Second Division Infantry in Brackenridge park for The Light’s Trophy. Infantry won 12 to 3 as Sudduth Bender-Musgrave Ladoen-Geary led a strong mallet attack in the second half. Maj. J. B. Bender was briefly dazed when Bluegel stumbled at the start, but recovered to play. Referee Col. K. C. Grethwald oversaw the match.

Brackenridge Park Infantry Twelfth Field Artillery J. D Chief Gingale Artilleysmen J. B Bender siroWwd Bluegel R. C. Foy Sumonee Chukker Artillery Infantry Col K. C. Grethwald Lieut Cal George Tea

Holdout Foxx Beaten to the Punch

Boston Red Sox settle a key issue by voiding Simmle Foxx’s old contract and offering a one year deal at a higher salary. Foxx agreed after a conference with owner Yawkey and Eddie Collins, moving from the Athletics where he would have demanded more. The gain stabilizes the lineup with Foxx’s return seen easing tensions around the roster.

New York Boston Red Sox Yawkey Eddie Collins Simmle Foxx Athletics Boston Foux Yawkeys Foix Banton

Belloise Wins by Technical Knockout in Featherweight Bout

Mike Belloise of New York defeated Claude Warner of California by technical knockout in the 13th round at the New Lenox Sporting Club. The fight halted after Belloise’s opponent suffered a facial cut. the NY-Illinois series sets up Belloise to face Everett Rightmire, with Baby Arizmendi as the top contender. Belloise weighed 124 pounds, Warner 125 3-4.

New York Mike Bellvise Claude Warner Californi Featherwright New Lenox Sporting Club Vartier Toindy Freddie Miller Cincinati

Twelfth Artillery Plans Horse Show at Fort Sam Houston

The Twelfth Meld Artillery schedules a regimental horse show for Saturday, February 8, at Fort Sam Houston. Highlights include a unit event to showcase riding skills and welcome attendees from allied units.

Meld Artillery Fort Sam Houston

Suspension mystery hangs over Hank Bath fight card

Hank Bath the California heavyweight faced a delayed Madison Square Garden appearance as New York officials refused to license him. The New York state athletic commission sought more information including Bath’s birth certificate, while California had previously sanctioned promoter Jack Kearns for a sparring partner arrangement. Johnston planned to press the full committee for disclosure of the holding decision.

New York Feason Hank Bath California Madison Square Garden Bath Jack Kearns Mack Dempsey Red Burmsp New York State Athletic Commission James J. Johnston Kearns Batt Johnatan John J. Phelan The Athletic Commission Harry W. Martin California Commission New York Commission Johnston

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