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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1935

Page

9

Whitmire Snares Six Winners At Alamo Race Meet

Whitmire, a renowned handicapper, selected six winners from eight races at the Alamo Downe meeting. His picks included Hana Boy and Royal See with exacta and across the board success would have yielded significant returns. He also struck winners in the first three races and sixth at Tropical Park Miami, with several top picks finishing in money.

Arasanat Alamo Downe Whitmire Hana Boy Royal See Guilder Santhard Guy Hird Tropical Park Miami

San Antonio Polo Crown Final Set At Brackenridge

Sunday at 3 p.m. the San Antonio Yellowjackets face Capitol City in a Gold division polo final at Brackenridge to decide the intra-city title and determine the regional contender for the national championships. The winner will advance to a higher challenge as the season wraps.

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Pirates announce no trade for Vaughan or Waner

Pittsburgh executive Gh tian Benswanger said the Pirates will not trade Arky Vaughan or Paul Waner. Manager Pie Traynor met Branch Rickey in St Louis to discuss a potential deal involving a catcher, but Benswanger insisted Vaughan and Waner would not be moved.

Cksburgh Tian Benswanger Pittsburgh Pirates Veice Arky Vaughan Paw Wener Traynor St. Pws Rickey Augnan

Stephenson Wins 76 Net In Antonia Women’s Golf Meet

Ida Stephenson captured the 76 net in the Antonia Women’s Golf Association event at Brackenridge Park. B P Hemphill had low gross 39 and second low net 77 with Miss Ann Matteson posting second low gross 91. Next week the meet moves to San Antonio Country Club.

Stephenson Ida Stephenson Brackenridge Park B. P. Hemphill Ann Matteson San Antonio Chubinka

L A Teams Dominate Cage Tourney Finals in City

San Antonio high school boys featured in the Brackenridge gym as quarterfinals and semifinals neared in the city basketball tournament. Local schools Brackenridge Jefferson Lech Lanier and Harlandale joined Taft Fredericksburg Hillbillies and Donna Redskins in Friday’s round with Saturday slated for consolation and final rounds. Notable players were named from Brackenridge McMahan Weslaco Donna and other teams, with commentary on close performances and standout showings.

San Antonio Yeas Brackenrideg Gyn Jefferson Brackenridge Lech Lanier Harlandale Taft Greyhounds Fredericksburg Hillbillies Donna Redskins Taft Cegets Tivy High Kerrville Eggies Fredericksburg Sess Sermon Prederickshore Gough B. L. Eaderle Hay Nis Pridey Weslaco Titser McMahan Vigers Weslace Panthers Uke Herold Shadow Shenneman Bill Chandler Red” Stephens Dos' Cum" Jowers Norman Forehand Tivy Woodrow Cimpion Hans Mangold Jimmy Hamel Tech Charley Waid Yancey Jon Stooksberry Eldon Sargent Donna Charge Foster R. Whitmills Lytle Sam Asher Bari Tucker Harlandelo Jack Connally Billy Speck San Marcos Melecio Benavides Charles McLeog Pontotoc Edwin Feuge Clarence Pleil Fred Ericksburg Lohman Gromell Pratiny Lea Red Fritsch and Buck" Sullivan Swantey

Fitzsimmons Bets on Omaha in Derby Hopeful Derby

Trainer Fitzsimmons counts on Omaha the Gallant Fox son to blaze in the Kentucky Derby. He notes the colt’s nine starts last year yielding $2200 and a near win at Aqueduct. Fitzsimmons has several two and three year olds but believes Omaha shows Derby caliber potential.

Miami Jat Sanny Fitzsimmons Fitz Gallant Fox Wiliam Woodward New York Jockey Club Pitt Omaha Siimedt Iim Quuha Hakes Gun Aqueduct Sailor Beware Sie Ormee Allan Z

Ranchito Whites and Oklahoma City Win at Port Worth

Ranchito Whites led by A B Wharton Jr and Dee Childers defeated the Rides 10 to 8 at El Ranchito Folo club on a Friday afternoon. Blues players including Dr Raworth Williams and Billy Skidmore contributed. Oklahoma City’s Jake Schaeffer guided a 7 to 6 victory over the Pallas quartet with Aurey Floyd Ray Barry and Bruce Howell key performers. Dallas participants Hardy Weel Capt Bult Newman Maj Dill Long and others are listed.

Ranchito Oklahoma City Port Worth Texas A.B. Wharton Jr Dee Childers Clarence Starke Bob Lightfoot el Ranchito Folo Club Raworth Williams Mirlay Zamuvl BH. Stephents Jr Billy Skidmore Jake Schaeffer Oklahows City Pallas Schaeffer Autrey Floyd Ray Barry Bruce Howell

Local wrestling results with scattered names and scores

Fragmented report lists wrestlers and venues with mixed digits and labels. Readable items show multiple falls outcomes and scattered city and state hints, indicating a regional meet or match card.

Peters Ends Apprenticeship With Santa Anita Victory

Maurice Peters, 1934 national champion jockey, rode San Archer to win the La Dalla handicap at Santa Anita on a slow track in 1 1315. Gold Step was second and Risky Miss third. The five year old gelding owned by Best Buttons won by one length and paid 11 60, 5 20, and 3 20. Peters finishes his five pound apprentice allowance after this win.

Los. Angeles Maurice Peters San Archer Santa Anita Paris Ay Best Buttons Gold Step New Orleans Peters

Qualifying Tests Set for U S Open Golf Championship

Qualifying rounds for the 1935 Open Championship begin Monday May 13 at 22 centers nationwide. Amateur preliminaries will follow August 2 on 24 courses. Open at Oakmont June 8 to 21. amateur at Cannery Club September 15 to 14.

U.S New York United States Fina Simllar Oakmont Country Club Pittsburgh Cannery Clever Jets Bnitrieg

High School Coach New South Carolina Grid Boss

The South Carolina University athletic board elected Don McCallister, a Toledo high school coach, as head athletics coach, amid approval and board resistance from trustees.

New S.C Columbia University of South Garolina Wiante

Vines and Tilden Dominate in East Coast Tennis Tour

Washington D C January 12 O B i e y Tennis Tours reports show presser Vines overpowering Steffen and Davis Cup partners while Lott defeats Tilden in straight sets. The exhibition night drew about 600 fans and total gross near $6000, with Lott, Tilden, and Stoofen delivering a strong doubles display. The tour ends with strong crowd reaction and high earnings.

Washington B.C O'Biiey Custangers Vines Stoofen Philadelphia Lott Tilden Seth Steffen Mr. Tilden Ista He O'Bret, Ltd George Bill

Wesley Bradshaw Named New Cleburne Coach

Wesley Bradshaw was named the new athletic coach of Cleburne High School, succeeding Howard Parker who moved to physical education director. Bradshaw, a former Baylor University star and ex Polytechnic High coach in Fort Worth, has held a similar post the last five years.

Cleburne Texas Cleburne High School Wesley Bradshaw Polytechnic High i Fort Worth Bradshaw Baylor University Texas Frage Howard Parker

Fight Results From The Associated Tresk Boxing Card

A messy OCR style boxing results roundup lists several bouts with outpoints and stoppages. Notable pairs include Frankie Wallace stopped in Cleveland, Lew Feldman and Joe Laule both noted with decisions in New York, and Frank Bojerski stopped in Erie. Other entries reference Ring names and venues across Chicago Boston Philadelphia and Seattle with multiple regional matches and draws.

Tresk Tou Ambers Tersimer Starry Tublineks Chicago Lennar del Geni Newrvork Frankie Wallace Cleveland Foe Wel Kent Hoes Kabok Charles Zelotes Barrinston Pretty Hayes John Trusso Brie Young Dempsey Ashtabula Hellswoud Leo Teak Gutpaintes Recrete Hansford Los Angeles San Francisco Tohnny Pena York Wolzast Philadelphia Spokane Wash Abie Tsreel Seattle

Baer Ready to Fight Negro Star

New York January 12 Max Baer world heavyweight champion and manager Hoffman arrive in New York declaring no color line in his fights He does not deny agreeing to fight Joe Louis the Detroit contender and plans to meet Louis in September if Louis keeps pursuing the heavyweight title bid.

New York Max Taer Atteei Hoffman West Defrald Joe Louis Detroit Louis

Louis Wins Narrow Fight Despite Ragged, Much‑Disputed Bout

Joe Louis extends tally to 14 straight wins in a rough victory at Duquesne Gardens. Referee stops the final technical exchange after Louis tears into Birkie in the tenth, as crowd and officials urge more action. About 4000 spectators paid $7500 in the Pittsburgh bout.

Pittsburgh Joe Louis Harts Birki Mike Asl Jon Duquesne Gardens Louis Birkle Red Robinson Gladiators Joe Hickie Robinson Leend Louis

Golf stars in Los Angeles Open field grows strong

In Hollywood California beginning today the Los Angeles Open will feature a stellar lineup led by Walter Hagen Gene Sarazen and MacDonald Smith among 28 starters. The purse totals $5000 with one winner earning $2250. Hagen teamed with Bill Frayle to win at Dakesite Country Club's amateur-prournament, posting a best card of 65.

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Twenty Grand Delayed Again by Weather at Santa Anita

Greentree stable scratched Twenty Grand from the Hollywood Handicap at a mile as threatening weather loomed. Trainer Bil Brannan cited heavy rain and track conditions, delaying the race for the fourth time this year. If weather clears, the 3-year-old may run today, following a promising performance in February.

Greentree Bil Brannan

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