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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1936

Page

5

Thistle Hess Knocks No Progress in Alamo Downs Race

The stewards at Alamo Downs suspended jockey McGray after Thistle Hess failed to contend in the opener won by Pulis. Judge Hay cited lack of effort by McGray as grounds, amid ongoing inquiries into riders’ conduct. A big crowd and steady mutuel handle followed, with Miss Webb and Winged Wind earning high payouts in midweek races.

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Workouts Abbreviations WGha0dite Divisions Feirerzings

Training notes fragment lists abbreviations and divisions for workouts with unclear labels. Names and specifics are unreadable, offering only a glimpse of a gym or school routine. The item appears as a partial OCR snippet lacking clear events, dates, or organizations.

Speedy front-lane upset at Alamo Downs adds to racing chatter

Jockey Mayer misread signals as Snoopy’s dive horse Knack Gener faded on a midweek bet leaving Snoopy with 17.05 after a $5 loss. Sapi backs ANNAN on Thursday, while local trainer changes shake the scene. Farry Hillion buys four horses from G Killion, with Gur David and Gypsie Chief set to be trained by Harry Killion. My Light handicapper rakes in picks, including Polly Dear and Mister Geevil with multiple wins. Morgan tops the rider standings at 69 points, Nolan close at 64 as several riders notch results at the Margen track.

Snoopy Knack Gener Uto Mayer Secet Sapi Foley Poley Polly Dear Show Pat Jay Doge Toy Deure Mister Geevil

Tilden Beats Bell in Close Net Match

Tilden wearing down Bell in a tight tennis contest at Chicago. Bell opened with a 6-3 first set win but Tilden answered to take the next two sets and claim the victory, 6-4, 6-? in a show of strength as the crowd watched.

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Second Half Commercial League Basketball Preview

The Brackenridge gym hosts a Thursday night feature as the Inter national Civomnen teams clash. The Jewelers and the Internationals pride rosters led by Roger Reynolds and Melody Benavides, with guards Bob An thell Geeil Lister Thrailkill Arthur Vidal and forwards Charles Reynolds Andrew Hess. The opener between Between Bingers Pharmacy and Conoco Oilers starts at 2 p.m. with top teams aiming for a thrilling win.

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Texas A&M and Rice chase in a rattling conference race

In a rough Southwest Conference night, Texas A&M defeated Rice 84 29 while SMU beat Texas 83 31. The Rice quintet, led by Spots Owen and Harry Witt, battled back in the second half but fell short as Blanton and Taylor sparked the Mustangs.

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Sport Roundup: Carera Finishes Training and Seeks Baer

Primo Carera completes two areas of composery artiitery training with his Italian regiment and sails for New York today. He wants Budey Baer in Chicago, Los Angeles or New York. Mark off the last for. right nn Told Brother Lester is seriously considering tuning fighter, young Art Stoefen, first string center in the Stanford basketball squad, said, He hasn't licked me, yet.

Primo Carera New York Budey Baer Chicago Los Angeles Lester Art Stoefen Stanford Basket

Prices High and Trades in Majors Are Balked

New York January report on major league baseballs price hesitations and potential trades. Col Jacob Ruppert, Yankee owner, refuses to meet inflated player price tags despite strong interest in star Frank “Pink” Pinkney and Babe Ruth’s era effects. Rival owners fear Yankee spending power and baseball’s talent market tightens as negotiations stall.

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Twomey to Texas Tennis Job Under Discussion

Twomey, former Notre Dame star, is targeted for the Texas head tennis post at the University of Texas. Athletic officials reportedly approved coach Chevigns choice, with Tim Moynihan considered for a role. The board is expected to approve the hire at the Alan Downs meeting Wednesday. A 1935 Davis Cup note: Japan will not compete due to funds and player shortages. Jiro Yamagishi partners lack. Roland Harriman, Grand Circuit president, plans to meet stewards in Cleveland on January 21.

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Referee Dominates Nonstop Action In Wrestling Card

Gus Sonnenberg defeated Juan Humberto in the main event as referee Mullens clashed with Humberto and Bashara in the semi and opener. chaotic exchanges, wild swings, and dramatic rope dives marked the Walkathar arena show. Sonnenberg clinched the victory after Mullens briefly intervened, amid a lively crowd and escalating body slams and holds.

Juan Humberto Gus Sonnenberg Walkathon Arena Jac Mullena Doc Sra Grantee Suan Humberto Henry Calfuain Walkathar Arena Seferes Joe Mullins Humberto Uni Pier Sonnenterg Befecre Mullens Wim Ott Imbrite Mullen Sonnenbirg Juan Mullens Gus Diamn George Ryan Bashara Bashare Melens Google Milton Sora Nolson Raye Millleus Tim Bashara Land Ponent Dan Ostobovich Maglaverader Rethy Pat Joe Rel Rashi Mullens Wes

Runyon Preps Louis Fans For Upset

A vintage boxing piece recalls Kid McCoy and Jack McCormick in Chicago, noting upsets and expectations around Lou Louis and Max Retzlaff. It contrasts past shocks with current betting odds and promoter Mike Jacobs while highlighting boxing writers’ reactions and the era’s hype.

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