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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1936

Page

16

Sonnenberg in Top Bout of S A Wrestling

Dynamite Gus Sonnenberg faces Juan Humberto in a main event at Walkethon arena Wednesday night. The former heavyweight champion, nicknamed The Goat, weighs 205 pounds and hails from Boston. Humberto, from Naléhes Mississippi, brings a strong Southwest record and recent win over Karl Davis.

Gissamenhits Boston Juan Hunsherto Naléhes Miss Bamie Hills Dashaya 1Hee Norman Okla George Red Ryan Philadelphia Pak Reily Younds Geathleys Dan Oslopovich Los Angeles Que Gus Sonnenberg Ramy Gare Juan Humberta Walkethon Dartmouth Humberto Juan Southwest Karl Davis Dallas Davis Billy Edwards Whiskers Savage Bowenberg Goat Strangler Ellis Tashan Dan Ostopovich Liquerader Pat Reilly Tushian Seattle Reilly Dan Run Joe Myltens Houston Wilk

McDiarmid Alone Stakes Tough Dixie Open Match

In Tampa Jen McDiarmid of the University of Chicago beat Bob Decker 6-4 8-6 to reach the second round. Top seeds Bevan Cailey Granth Arthur Hendrix and Charles Harris arrived late and will play their first and second round matches tonight.

McDiarmid Tampa Fla Joh McMiarmid University of Chicago Hire Bob Decker Miami Youngster Bevan Cailey Granth Atelanta Charles Harris West Palm Beach Fis Arthur Hendrix Lakeland

Strong Belgian-Percheron team sets Hillsdale weight-pull record

Betgian-Percheron horses owned by George H. Statler farms at Figan Ohio pulled 3500 pounds 2722 feet on September 28 1935 setting a world record. The load rode a waxen wagon with dual pneumatic tires four wheels and chains. The feat equates to hauling 25 1 2 tons for 20 seconds on granite and shows the horses’ huge power.

George H. Statler Farms Figan Ohio Hillsdale Michigan Statler

Alamo Downs Entries and Treasury Figures Reported

The notice lists multiple Alamo Downs horse entries across four races with purses and claimed horses, including Purse $500 in several races and detailed horse names. It also reports Treasury data for January 1 with receipts of 136,395,234.21 and expenditures of 36,615,602.44, showing a balance of 2,190,069,653.0 and a gross debt of 0, with gold assets at 10,951,855,555.51.

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Cigarette Taxes Hit Poor and Rich Alike

Daily Tax Fact argues politicians push the myth that only the rich pay taxes. It notes more cigarettes are smoked by the poor and details rising tobacco tax take, from 2.97 million in 1900 to 350.3 million in the year ending June 30, 1954, with Washington collecting far more than producers.

Washington

Oil Wildcat Activity In Nueces and Vicinity Drilling Report

A sweeping survey of field activity across Nueces and neighboring counties notes multiple wells rigged or drilling. Operators such as Union Sulphur, Humble, and Merco Oil report tests, sand logs, and casing set or awaited. several wells reach depths around 2500 to 4000 feet with saltwater shows and oil traces. Buena Vista and Seven Sisters prospects show potential prolific sand sections, while other holes await cementing and further testing.

Nueces County Patcher Thompson Charles McGiity Golatmay A. J. Gelsteian Sherman Nelson Bert Buckholt Southern Minerals Deere Eo Winater Téada Tuy Ally Company Kocurek Ang Saa Nowd Ward McAlroy T. Gallagher Survey Clarkwond Tom Graham T. K. Callan Baldwin Te Republic Natural Gis Company Merp Ol Corporation Juia M. Robinson McBrids Villares Nueces Wildcat Walls Bluff Petroleum Corporation Bluntzers Masterson Et al Enberaér Dirks Hee County Minolta Petroleum Corporation T. al Mercedes Deep Pooy Union Sulphur Company Iringe- Hon Company Mercedes Hidalgo County John UW Cennett Rio Grande Starrlidalgo Cook-Marls-Arnold’s Starr County Barhsccos asii _CALDWELL Cun Bun Gil Company Bwearingen Bovey Caldwell County Teli Lopton Bowen Clapton Western Vauney Et Als Garza Ronis Western Start San Wetheimer Daube Campos Wiltical Fiels Gv Duval Swak Bing & Tillle Oil Blanco and Backaaun Nu Weller Deifred Sains Mersture Telford Humble Oil and Refining Remyans A. Serna Tay Sebithne Casino Santa Chara Oil King Welter Cornoration No Tumble OU and Refining Company

Fight Results Fragment From Assoglated Dress Event

Fragmentary boxing result listing multiple fighters and locations including New York, Chicago, Providence and Jersey City with mismatched scores and inconsistent spellings. Names such as Samus An gall, Ed die Hennsn, Hmmy Larosa, Tommy Rankin, King Levinsky and Hank Henksonson appear alongside city and state tags and odd numbers. The passage resembles a garbled results recap with unclear bout pairings and inconsistent punctuation.

New York Wildcat O'Connor Cachevale George Balvatore Chicago Drew Samus Angall Eddie Hennsn Providence R. I Hmmy Larosa Tommy Rankin Jersey City King Levinsky Los Angels Hank Henksonson Akron Ohi

Soldier Hurt In Car Crash Near Old Seguin Road

Three Randolph field soldiers were treated at the station for injuries after a Tuesday night auto crash near the old Seguin road. Corporal Join Smith of the Fordyrieve Field squadron, Pvt T. U Dorsey, and Fgt Amos Conn were listed. Dorsey was critically injured. Authorities said two other field soldiers, Pvt James Slaniod and Private Austin, were injured in the same incident while a minit car wreckage was being hauled to town.

Randolph Field Astar Seguin Road Corp Join Smith Fordyrieve Nlite T. U, Dorsey Amos Conn Twentieth Gertion Dorsey Efis Sequiry Road Pvt James Slaniod Austin

Four Men Given Suspended Sentences and Deportation

In Federal District court four men were given suspended sentences and ordered deported. Ci priano Perez, already under a suspended sentence, had his suspension set aside and was re sentenced to eight months and ten days at La Tung. The others Fernando Pena Pedro Rodrigues Pablo Contreras and Ambrosio Moreno received suspended terms. Pena, 17, said he came to San Antonio from Mexico City to see the skyscrapers.

Ito United States Federal District Court Cipriano Perez la Tung Fernando V. Pena Pedro Rodrigues Pablo Contreras Ambrosio Moreno Pena San Antonio Mexico City

8719 Workers on WPA Rolls in L A

WPA offices announced 8719 workers on the rolls in L A. State WPA administrator Hery Drought says the nationwide total is 104 371 jobs with 101 184 in the Los Angeles area. Drought notes 8748 workers remain unassigned and 7044 more applicants may seek jobs due to seasonal lapses.

San Antonio WPA Wede | Readay Hery Drougit

Gibla Double Bill Brings Latin League Girls to Gid Hey Danler

Four girls teams from the Latin American league play Wednesday night at the GidHey Danler gym. The Rosebuds face Happy Sports and Lucky 22, while Abanza meets Steatid Gat in a local basketball doubleheader.

Gibla Gidhey Danler Gym Ast Gore Tis Rosebuds Lucky 22 Abanza

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