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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1935

Page

5

Alamog Downs Meeting Extended to Seven Weeks

An extension of the Alamog Downs race meeting to seven weeks is being discussed by Texas state racing officials. President Raymond Aussell and Chairman Guy Waggoner will review the proposal Thursday, citing hotel and merchant support and better weather as reasons. The plan shifts start dates and may affect a winter meeting at Beguin track on February 7, with Texas legislators invited to the races January 26. A large crowd attended with strong purses and notable performances led by Animate and Gypsie Chief, while jockeys Montgomery and Keester earned multiple wins.

Alamig Downs Raymond Aussell San Aflonso Guy Waggoner Texas Russell Waggoner Fussell Alamo Dawes Texas Legislature Angid Animate Truett Feplor Pridie Animate Molly Stark Miss Panacea W. D. Sait Gypsie Chief Ch Alien Hirdughout Gracious Gill Gekling FLOH Carpenter Ziting Robert Montgomery Tavorite Whits Jzames Betty Wee Strong Bow Mire W. C. Roux Paul Meester Theaddie WW. A. Jones Pockburel Bahacur Lemos Tiffin Andy Fiay Sby Friedberg Axton Gable Duer Vassal My Sureprise Tere Montgomery Rote Synopels Keester Frank Ritz Montgomery Play Book Eborg Ritz Asher Gracous Siraing Uckets

Down at Alamo Downs Totstay Race 1935

A row of races at Alamo Downs on January 15, 1935 featured claiming events with purses around 300 dollars. Winner names include Animate and Gracious Gift, with detailed finish orders and prize distributions for first through fourth places.

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Twilight Ledger of Togarde Race Notes and Results

Race summaries from Togarde track detail one mile events, driver changes, and times with mentions of jockeys like J. Moran and horses such as Zane sArcienties. Multiple races reveal finishes, payouts and track records, including a New track record for ZING and notable show and place payouts.

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Wrestlers set for Walkathon main event and prelims

Billy Edwards 315 pounds faces Pat Reilly 203 in a three fall main event at Walkathon arena. Semi final pits Dick Lever 212 against Marvin Westenberg 245 in a best of three, with Sid Nabors 420 vs Floyd Jones 210 in the one fall preliminary. Referees Jack League and Toby Murrel.

Billy Eawards Pat Reilly Tye Dick Lever Ponds Marvin Westenberg HiImees Sid Nabors Ve Floyd Jones Jack League Tobey Murrel Deck League Billy Edwards Walkathon Arena Johnny Murrell Metingside Wild Bill Reilly Edwards Matvly Westenberg St. Louis Tom Kia Westenberg Ilwaya Red Jones Salt Lake City Sid Nahor New York Jones Bruce Notay Hub

Dallas Riders Triumph in El Ranehito Polo Clash

In Fort Worth Texas Dallas polvists won the semi final of the winter tournament defeating ZL Ranehito’s Whites 11 to 1. The blue and white shirts led the match with strong defense and quick passing sealing a decisive victory.

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Adams Dodges Rescue Role for Braves

Boston developers reel as National League owners seek a new Braves owner. Charles F Adams weighs taking over the team amid heavy debts while remaining wary of league meddling and dog racing plans. J Yawkey denies sharing Fenway Park, keeping it for the Red Sox and Braves out.

Boston Jan Boston Braves Ghatles F. Adams Brun Fuchs Noldera Braves Adams Ford Frick New York Fuchs Shahel Lee Boston Bruins Suffolk Downs Sone Hawking Nic Joss Ball Fenway Park Fas Beet Have Ton Yawkey Milionaire Ower Red Sox

Hack Wilson Signs With Albany Senators

Former major league outfielder Jane Hack Wilson signs to play for the Albany Senators in the International League. The contract was announced today, detailing his move to the minor outfit in Albany New York.

Hack Wilson Albany N.Y Jane Hack Swilton Albany Senators

Dodgers eye Reading franchise takeover invitation

New York June 16 The Brooklyn Dodgers received an invitation from New York Pennsylvania League president P B Farrell to assume ownership of the Reading Pa franchise. Boss Quinn Dodgers general manager was set to travel to Reading today.

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Snoopy Sam Fails to Endure Alamo Downs Week With Loss

Snoopy Sam risks two dollars on Frizco in a bid to cover bets at Alamo Downs. The track stays a money loser for the winter meeting, with president Raymond Russell estimating about 700 dollars in the red after Tuesday’s profits.

Snoopy Sam Sam Igh Raymond Russell Russell

Moody Plans to Reform Baseball's Business Model

Galveston financier Shearn Moody, who built a successful portfolio in insurance, cotton, shipping and media, urges drastic changes in baseball. He proposes abolishing the major minor league draft and instituting a players salary scale to curb losses and boost profits, arguing owners should run clubs on business lines not sentiment. He cites his own four year record of profit and player development as proof.

Moody Galveston Minoru Wade Ruth Ruth Connie Mack Lefty Grove Lefty

Unclear Sports Scores From scattered 1920s Meet

Fragmentary results listed by city and player names with mixed odds and numbers. Several entries show misread words and broken phrases. The text references locations from New York to Boston and Miami, with multiple athletes and scores intermingled, lacking coherent narrative.

Go-Ritz Clubmen Chalk Up Second Straight Win

The Go-Ritz club defeated Senier 1 to 30 on Tuesday, earning their second consecutive victory over junior high opposition. Earlier they beat Flying 43 to 30. Notable players included Buddy Juarez, with contributions from the Go-Hitz lineup and substitutes listed as Gayanog, Davia, and Gonzales.

Go-Ritz Go-Hitz Buddy” Juarez Lanter Kame Theine GrRite Cing Chara Guardssemnal Canta Ie Gayanog Davia Uerierc Gonzales

Light Newsies Triumph Over St Peters Chivers 27-21

The Light Newsies edged St Peters Chivers 27 to 21 as Garcia led scorers for the winners and Cal vins stood out for the losers. The lineup included Gastro Solas Hernandez Robby Gayela Peters Allenisor Calling Jackson and Fallek with subs listed.

Newsies St. Peter's Chivers Garcia Bhe Cal- Vins Gastro Solas Tex Hernandez Robby Gayela Tuchen Fallek Ford Wiison Subs

Texas Relays May Include High School Division

Austin January 16 The Texas Relays plan to add a high school division at the March 20 meet. Coach Clyde Littlefield of the University of Texas track squad said he is organizing the project and hopes to draw about 20 entrants from state high schools.

Texas Relays Austin Clyde Littlefield University of Texas Track Squad

Birthday Party for Pat Junior’s First Birthday

Fat Barrera, pitcher for the San Fernando state Parish league champions, invites all trend followers to a birthday party Wednesday honoring Pat Junior’s first birthday anniversary.

Rat Fat Barrera San Fernando Pat Junior

New York Suspends Barney Ross Amid Delay in Defense

Barney Ross the world lightweight champion is suspended by the New York state athletic commission for not defending his title within the designated seven months. The commission approved Ambers versus Puller for February in Boston while Ross remains free to fight in Illinois where the commission does not join the New York action.

New York Barney Ross New York State Athletic Commission Ealing Ross Teu Ambers Herkimer, N Y Ambers Tosety Chicago Barmay Ross New York State Illinois Boxing Commission Joe Triner Triner Barney

New Heavyweight Hope Sets Bow For Jan 25 Debut

Saugus Calif January 165 MNS Dy Ralph Wagner wealthy sports man today announced that his million dollar heavyweight prospect Wild Bill Henrahan a black hedred Brigh youth from New York would make his full debut by eight round bout at the Ventura Artistic club January 25 against Harold Murphy of Kansas City Boolaman has been carefully trained for the past three months under the expert eye of Jerry The Greek Luvadis trainer of Jack Dempsey in former years.

Bow Saugus Calif MNS Ralph Wagner Wild Bill Henrahan New York Ventura

Cavaliers Defeat Sacred Heart Juniors In Local Clash

The Cavaliers rolled past Sacred Hearters 59 to 42 on their home court. Key contributors included Le Fells with 14 points and Marwold adding 2, Moynohan 3, Busheli 8, and Maratea 6 as the Cavaliers built a commanding lead through the game.

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Trinity Methodists Play Two Games Wednesday Night

Trinity Methodists gunera schedule two Wesley House court games on Wednesday night at 6:30 against the Harris Aces and at 7:30 versus the Light Newsies. The matches come on the Wesley House floor, with local turnout expected.

Trinity Methodists Trinity Methodist Gunera Harris Aces Light Newsies Wesley House Court

City Major clash lures top teams on Thursday night

Fateh Clesrmen leading the league and Magnolia Olinia in second square off as Jefferson gym hosts a pivotal City Major duel. Owlton Creamery faces a strong Magnolia side with Finck aiming to inch closer to the half title by beating the Oilers, who could tighten the race with a Magnolia win. Finck previously defeated Magnolia 22 to 71.

Jefferson Gyn Deagie Fateh Clesrmen Magnolia Olinia Owlton Creamery Five Finck Oilers Magnolia Toth Blubs

United States Handicaps Revised For High Goal Players

In a drastic revision by the United States Palo association, top high goal players see changes in handicaps. Thomas Hitchcock and Winston Guest gain prominence as several star amateurs adjust standings. Michel, Phipps, Pastat rise, while Boeske and Williams see reductions. The reshuffle cements United States supremacy among high goal players despite mixed results from recent international matches.

New York Dan United States Palo. Association Thomas Hitchcock England Hitchcock Scott Smith San Antonio Elmer Boeske Jr Califstat Tiltcock Bntth Hoesekearei Ink Winston Guest Bian Guesta Brillant Michel, Phipps William Pastat Jimmy Mills Quartat Arfe Pedley H.W Rube Wiliams Cérata Haymond Quest Brater Winsta

Polo Ratings Change for United States Polo Association

The United States Polo Association announced handicap changes for top polo players. Winston Guest moves to Meadow Brook club, Thomas Alencook Jy shifts to Saint Point, and others like Cecil Smith Austin Texas Pochub, E J Hoeseke Jr Midwick, and Raymond Guext at Meadow Brook are listed with revised handicaps. Several players from Bryn Mawr, Dal Monte Balt Polo Club, and Meadow Brook show updated levels, reflecting a busy rating adjustment across clubs and regions.

New York United State Polo Association Winston Guest Meadow Bem Club Thomas Alencock Jy Saint Ipoint Club Cecil Smith Austin Texas Eght E. J. Hoeseke Jr Midwick Call Country Club Phipps Meadow Brot Club Hom William Postit Aiken Folo Elybrom Adrian Roark Dal Monte Balt Polo Club James P. Mills Bryn Mawr Poleluy

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