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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1935

Page

2

Track Brings Mixed Profits In Alamo Towns Racing Day

The Alamo Towns track neared break even after a tough week as Friday’s program drew $94,626 in wagers and a strong Mexico Day schedule with seven entries, including Royal Ste. A. C. LaMunyon’s Royal Lee setting a new track mark at five and a half furlongs. Winners included Secluded in the sixth and Belding in the fifth, with notable track activity from jockeys like Paul Keester who grabbed his lone win on Southard.

Alamo Raymond Russell Ie Srood Mexico Rafael de la Ceina Offield Texaco Elks Club Pan-American Club Fast Downs Sandtrack Birigeawsy Jimmy Sutzo Countess Aun War Plane Zepka Bedight Lord Tournament Gay Owl & Field Hulek Secluded Southard Royal Ste. A. C. LaMunyon Play Maze Zai Prank A Smith Royal Lee Ragtown Belle Indianale Ace Hudkins Belding Click Gypsie Chief Snobeetle Claremore Solymard Boulhare B. Parke Southwest Linen Supply Association Fas T. J. DeBord Ceray DeBord Bridey Sergeant D Rockhirsh Paul Keester Fridey Keester Aps Roy Winn Lie Southard Byrday Melvin Knight Knight Hag Keesler Hag Jed. Smith Prank Rita Melvin. Knight

Alamo Downs Friday Races Report

Racing notes from Alamo Downs show January 1 1985 weather clear with Trade Fae leading entries. Copyright Bally Hoeing Form.

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Hogs Ride High After Pasting Owls Again

Arkansas Razorbacks top Oklahoma A and M in a Southwest Conference clash with Moody and Poole leading the scoring, while Texas Christian hosts Baylor and Texas in upcoming games as standings tighten in league play. Local picks highlight key performances and upcoming matchups in Fort Worth and Dallas.

Pavetteville Ark Jan Rice Institute University of Arkansas Razorbacks University of Texas Taft Moody Poole Hogs Moody Arkansas Biz Newby Moods Parkers Jimmy Kitts Fort Worth Texas Christian Avistin Joe fAPi_Tae Yading Baylor University Bears University of Texas Longhorns Southern Methodist Junniversity Mustangs Bears Texas Longhorns Southarn Methodist Dalles Jnil Aber Fore Worth

Westmoorland Five Defeats Jewelers Trots, 10-32

Westmoorland Cottage Broncs outpaced the Alarno Jewelers 10-32 as Pinch scored 12 of the winners points. Tinch, Barnum, and other stars led a precise team showing in Thursday night action at Jet Bein.

Westmoorland Tro Valley Wage Ares George Tinch Johm Barnum Westmoorlad Cottege Alarno Jewelers Paiits Hacnun Roverstar Energy CAS Tawandy Barnes Coeer Chitthrd Bbacaha Enanics Bernal Monantan Stampa Ayia Cin Centar White Ardee Air

Grant Beats Bell in Biltmore Tennis Semifinal

Grant, a small but sharp player from Atlanta, defeated Sidney Wood Jr. 8-6 6-1 6-0 in the semifinals of the annual Mian Biltmore tennis tournament, earning the right to meet Bell of New York. Arthur Mendes of Lakeland, Florida, had earlier advanced in another match, 7-5 4-6 fies.

Sidney B. Wood Jr New York Dation Bryan M.chpitsy Grant Atlanta Grant Ratie Wood Cry Bell Arthur Mendes Lakeland Pla Ate Fies

Yanks to Be Babe Ruth Contract Talks Begin

New York Yankees plan to offer Babe Ruth a one season player contract despite his stated retirement. Owner Col. Jacob Ruppert says Ruth could become manager or part time player if a club seeks him, but Ruppert will not charge Ruth for services and would consider releasing him only if he takes a managerial role. Ruth has not communicated since leaving the country.

New York Ruth New York Yankees Slugher Sten Dt Cire Babe Jason Ruppert Yankees Huth Rati Hult Tom Cotnne Ruppert Breome & Ciacager

Blessed Sacrament Girls Rally Past Ure Tilden 38–23

Blessed Sacrament Academy defeated Ure Tilden girls 38 to 23 on Friday night at Heerlandats gpm. Maude Elen Arle led the winners with 18 points as Blessed Sacrament controlled early play and built a decisive lead.

Blessed Sacrament Blessed Sacrament Academy Ure Tilden Heerlandats Vlastovtenn Quinn Wheeler Acorer Wise Reer Meni

Harris Exes Top Wesley Five In Low-Scoring Affair

The Harris Exes defeated the Wesley House Juniors 42 to 34 at the Wesley House gym. Mora and Haughey led strong defensive efforts for Harris while the Wesley squad struggled to score.

Wesley Harris Exes Wesley House Mora Haughey MeWkany Sanam Gm Ruarde Cavazgs Gamta Cantt Renter Gene Sex

New Orleans Derby Moment Sees Dre Oster Win Maiden Race

In New Orleans on a Friday Dre Oster a three year old chestnut colt racing for Mrs L A Oster won the six furlong maiden race at Pair Grounds. It was the colt s first start making the tid start of its career with Cogentine an outsider and Mapan the third while the favorite did not place.

New Orleans Dre Oster

Randolph Loop Heron Halt Maixnet Tilt for First

Unclear race results from a crowded lineup. The report notes a three way tilt for first place on Friday with key teams and players like Pitty-idied aquatro and Laraene officiga. It mentions Erdlay games, veteran Christievoitern, and a long roster of players, officials, and referees.

Heron Halt Maixnet Aquatro Clair Cline Fev Laraene Officiga Monasy Erdlay Inz Champs Sivtyveverth Fuvatron Koreyeapeeath Corty-statit Christievoitern Randolph Tesdana Stars Faeld Dn Te Tthe Rear Friday’? Games: Fittwenerond Brochetti Behravh Minton Morean Drip Ryoxash Fithedited Carrithers Harn Code Flanamin Ryan Grove B Ronnell Whitt Downey Downey, Subs Officiils; Limitenant “Witin Sere Jennt Benth Chedatg Timer Meananartars Johnatan Rive Ae Calvaky J. Janglen Mullina W. Gang Jee Welded Kewer Fetynith Jackson Whitt Furwarly Anderson Canter Wifivay Heart Guswreqr Jones Powers Knalee Ligsurhanta Tare Kane Umm Christie Brame Atsack William

King Pin Wins Narrowly at Alamo Downs in Tight Finish

Jockey Robert Mozer secures first Bainton win aboard King Pin after a nose triumph over Double Dare in a packed miler at Alamo Downs. King Pin, temperamental but fast, defeats rivals as trainer John Balnton’s five-horse string including Mighty Quick and Lill’s Pet debuts strong. Royal Lee and Left Over claim the daily double with $115.90 payoff. overall pool totals reach $4467.20.

Royal Lee Brinton King Pia Stirted King Pir King Pin Wing Pin Robert Mozer Bainton Canada John T. D Thistle Downs Cleveland Hainton Banton King Fits Lill

Red Sox name Flint Hing Miller as 1945 coach

Boston announces Flint Hing Miller veteran Philadelphia pitcher and outfielder will serve as one of the 1945 Red Sox coaches. The move names Miller to the coaching staff as Boston prepares for the upcoming season.

Bing Miller RED Sox Flinund Hing" Miller Priassiphia Ath Retics Witfielder Boston Bing" Miller

Wrestling Promoter Promotes Two New Referees This Week

Promoter Harry Coffman hosts a Wednesday Walkathon arena mat card featuring a Billy Edwards vs Pat Reilly rematch. Edwards wins after a top rope finish amid chaotic referee disruption. Johnny Murrel and Jack Leagues will officiate with two new faces Tek Laver and Sid Nabors making debuts in semi final and special events. Nabors was advertised in Sunday papers.

Harry Coffman Walkathon Billy Edwards Pat Reilly Billy Rens Elim Howards Edwards Florenla Reilly Aegal Ad Reilly Chankers Hig Slumber Anc Johnny Murrel Jack Leagues Tek Laver Nashville Wil Macvin Westenberg Sid Nabors New York Nabors

Boxing card highlights risky bout in Detroit arena

Boxing promoter Francis Cwinningham schedules Carlos Garcia to face Johnny Franks in a semis at Walkathon arena. Garcia seeks comeback after prior loss as Franks arrives in San Antonio well regarded. El Paso welterweight Micx io and San Francisco agent Tony O Dell will be ringside with Ace Hudkins officiating as referee.

Carlos Garcia Ees Dohnny Franks Detroit Francis Cwinningham Nat ‘Thiestay Walkathon Garcia K. C. Guatilla Tas Warith Hivet Franks Sant Antonio Micxio el Paso

Detroit Purchases Outfielder Leeds

Detroit owners announced the purchase of outfielder Robert Seeds from the Cleveland Indians for 1300 dollars. Frank Navin disclosed the deal but did not reveal hidden terms. The move signals a shift in the Tigers roster ahead of the season.

Detroit Leeds

Dallas seeks Michigan for major Texas Centennial game

Dallas chapter of the University of Michigan club aims to bring the Wolverines to Dallas for a major Intersections Costball game during the 1996 Texas Centennial. The Wolverine athletic committee is arranging an opponent for the Dallas date, potentially marking Kipke era debut in Texas.

Dallas University of Michigan Club Wolverines Texas Wolverine Athletic Committee

Cornish Seeks Ross Fight Tuesday in Tilt Country

New York officials reported no action by the state athletic commission on the deadline to force a challenge for the heavyweight title. John J. Phelan said the case would be disposed of Tuesday after Ross accepted a challenger. Chicago reports Sammy Fuller posted a $2500 check to secure acceptance, and Ambers agreed to fight at 135 pounds in Spokane for the same verification.

Cornish Ross Mingls Commission Putter New York Ambers Pokane

Alumni Roll Past Central in 29 point Friday Night Victory

Alumni overwhelmed Central in a 29 to 4 rout on Friday night. Key players included Obriete, Obitto, and Corlotti as forwards with strong guard play from Moore and Cailant. Substitutes boosted the tally while referee Mike Williamson oversaw the game.

Central Andy Obriete Clave Gange Joe Obriott Gentral Gathole Ginteé Gentral Chgiotei Corlotti Pophe B Reuters Reuters W. Moore, Joe Obirlatte Guards F. Cailant Baba Subs Centeak deHeedery Jackson Richter Canter Truhbolane Es Aes Mike Williamson

Leaguers Posse Axe Over Old Dixie Series

Galveston Texas January 12 Abandonment of the Dixie series loomed as league owners met. The Southland association and Texas loop discussed seven games between champions of both circuits and the season’s end. Financial failures and conflicts over playoff formats raised doubt of renewal. J Alvin Gardner president planned to preside with plans arranged by Shearn Moody and Hoy Koehler. William B Ruggles provided four schedules for club owners. John B Martin attended to discuss fielding teams.

Galveston Texas Southland Elhatners Ft Meir 2M Association Pexas Ina Southern

Rektorik named assistant coach for Corpus Christi Buccaneers

Corpus Christi January 12 7 Jerome Dutch Rektorik head coach of Hallingen high school football and former Texas A Meri star was named assistant coach of Corpus Christi high school Buccaneers Raymond Berry elevated from assistant to head coach after Bobby Cannon resigned Corpus Christi lost the state school finale to Amarillo 48 to 0.

Rektorik Gormis Corpus Christi Jerome Hallingen Texas A Meri Star Corpus Christi High School Buccaneers Raymond Berry Bobby Cannon Amarillo Tod

Heights Mules Fall To Brady’s Quintet In Opener

Brady's basketeers defeated the Heights Mules 27 to 18 in the opening game of the 1935 season at Brady Texas. Abel Gonzales stood out for Heights while the teams announce another game scheduled for Saturday night.

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Y M C A league clinches first half lead in narrow win

Y M C A league game Friday secured the first half lead as they withstood a Corrule rally to win 59 to 18. Gene Beny CaWneys led with 33 points for Ue ereMing DU, while Anderson scored 35 and McClellan contributed in the second game.

Gene Beny CaWneys Andersen UeereMing DU Jallet Tashel Patun Sky Wolfe Rabel Achow Cuardat Levie Cornrates Anderson TereaUegee McClellan Sotineon Paschal

DePerini brothers lift Elmer’s jockey start at Alamo Downs

Elmer DePerini, the younger brother of Ray DePerini, begins his jockey career with two wins at Alamo Downs aided by coaching from Rae. Ray, a veteran from Chicago, pressed Elmer into racing through stable work with William Hartman and Peg Horning. Elmer earned early success with six mounts and a rising prospect under contract to ER McGregor, as the family background from Virginia to San Francisco shapes his path.

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