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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1936

Page

2

Nolan Leads Alamo Jockeys in Track Derby Race

East St. Louis youth Nolan, son of a horseshoer, rose to the lead in the Alamo Day jockey standings at the track after a series of top finishes. He scored a first win on Whisking and his second aboard High Chover, tallying 26 career wins in about three months. Morgan and Caperton remain close with 17 and 64 points respectively as the meet winds down.

Jonny Nettnis Nolan Todsy Hed Albert Morgan Wither Nolan Morgan J.B. ‘Tate Wolan Harry Caperton Ned Charley Kamer Falcon Parimutuel Royal Countess Bedford Brock Port Worth Hulstrode Useful Texas Kentucky Wonder Jimmy Scurlock Rolled Notes FH Farm Canagia Remhicky Wonder Rayel Copnters Onns Tis Rinker Calvert Calvers Butstrode Noteh Bulstrode Irid Gur David Lea Blue Cat J. M. Brook Sis Blue Ca Beal Dean Lee Full Till Jessie D. M MS Angle Leland Lake Attle May Hightstioe Aly Blagden

Alamo Heights Stops Streak of Indians in County Tilt

Abel Gonzales scored a last minute field goal as Alamo Heights Mules defeated the Helandale Indians 28 to 25 Friday afternoon at Laurel Heights. The win put the Mules atop the County League and snapped the Indians six-year county championship run.

Alamo Heights Feld Gosf Abel Gonzales Guy Alarm Heights Mules Herlandale Indians Laurel Heights Te Mules Indians Avaray Treights Tin Raidovih Bove Muelder Somieraet South San Antonio

Houston Polar Bowls Face San Antonio Ranges in Texas Ice Match

A rearranged schedule sets Houston Polar Bowls against the San Antonio Ranges on Saturday night at San Petirg Ice land. Puck action begins at o clock with expected lively play and notable players listed in the roster as the teams collide for regional bragging rights.

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Williford Reaches Coast Semis In Galveston Event

In the Galveston winter invitation golf, Williford of San Antonio advances to the coast semifinals after pairing with Barney Clark of Houston. Jimmie Melmagill of Dallas is the heavy favorite facing Dirk Nauts of Houston. Second round results show Mac defeating E.R. Alle of Galveston 2 and 2, Nauts defeating J. A. McLaren of Liverpool 4 and 3, and Clerk beating Happy Lena of Whifford.

Galveston Jan Hme Plavers Jimmie Melmagill Dallas Dirk Nants Houston Hack Williford San Antonio Barney Clark Mac E.R. Alle Galynston A. McLaren Liverpoo Englang Clerk Happy Lena Whiford

Meklhorn Leads Sacramento Open Golf Event

Meklhorn holds a one stroke lead after the second 18 holes at the Sacramento Open with Charie Lacy Great Nee Jo Emo Zimmerman Art Stragh among the challengers. The veteran collected pars and two birdies while contending on a challenging Par-tour course. Also noted is a baseball note from Arkansas about the Blaine league plans and a league leadership change.

Bi Shen Rey Melinore Kentucky Golf Charie Lacy Great Nee Jo Emo Zimmerman Portland Ore Art Stragh Brielie Chali Ap Mehiom Hi Cai

Racing Notes From Alamo Downs Saturday Morning

The report details racing mishaps and outcomes at Alamo Downs including Snoopy’s bad luck and a successful $16.2% payoff by King Pin in a late race. It notes jockeys like Jago and Stoopy, bets across the board, and a series of finishes from Youngster events and several horses such as Royal Counless, Rolled Notes, Cynavis, Cuban Boy, and others.

Snoopy Alamo Downs Jago W. HL Rus Shelley Kentucky Wonder Traine Boyd Littrell Twin Canavia Stock Farm Candans Pavie Baby Littrell Texan Royal Counless Bedford Stock Farm King ‘Tangh Cynavis F. Wre H. Furry Dram. Ramage

Westmoorland and Rangers Tangle in Saturday Basketball Duel

Westmoorland faces the Rangers in a Saturday night college basketball game at Brackenyidse Alga School Gym. The Bronc team hosts the nearby colleges in a district rivalry with both teams aiming for early season momentum.

Westmoorland Rangers Woelmoach Collage Broncs Vunoet College Rangers Brackenyidse Alga

Lanier Knocks Over Jeffs In Series

Sidney Lanier Vocals defeat Thomas Jefferson Mustangs 20 to 13 in a San Antonio city league game at the Jefferson gym. Lanier wins second straight over Jefferson as both teams struggle at the foul line and on offense, with Lanier's Ridney Lanier seizing control after halftime.

Lanier Jeffs San Antonio Sidney Lanier Voks Thomas Jefferson Mustangs Jefferson Gym Voks Citg Leagute Seco Mustangs Jefferson Gem Vols San Antonio Buffs Bracken Ridney Lanier Traja Galindo Radgies Lanire Roddie Jefferson Ceming Sidney Lanier Tykes Penna Trein Redrlewex Martinez Salazar Caganova Supstitutor Thaginn Jefferson Reel Zander Suards Ramsaxs Iman Holder Sidney Lantera Brackenridge Thomas Jefferson

Huber’s Dog Puppy Winner at Lone Star Bird Dog Meet

Goliad Jan 18 24 The top honors awarded in Friday’s Lone Star Bird Dog Association meet featured Spunky Creek Coin, owned by Mrs N Billogslea of Catoosa Oklahoma, taking senior puppy honors. Lookout Merrphir, owned by Roy Weir Jr of Malholt Texas, won junior puppy second with Highland Fame also placing third.

Goliad Orahams Texas Lone Star Bird Dog Hushfield Oklahoma City Derby Langham John Jack Childs Austin Bilelingsleas Twentrina Rexons Viking A. L Huber San Antonio Niter Lookout Merrphir Roy Weir Jr Malaholt Tesas Highland Fame Frmall RL Edwards PP. Foslar

Boxing Fight Results Aboard Chicago News Wire Style

The report lists numerous boxing results with fighters from cities including Seattle New York Philadelphia St Louis and Chicago. Winners include Carrall defeating Charley Retstaff by knockout and many bouts across multiple states and venues with several outs and draws noted.

Associated Presa Chiesgo Louis Carrall Charley Retstaff Neanied M.D Teer AL Laws Seattle Chief Parris Mishome City Okla Drew Art Bykes Elma N. Fi Mader New York Tom Braupre Dallas Texas Harry Nelson Terratt Charley Belareer Winnipar Tiger Hendopron Hartford Conn Buddy Knox Dayton Glin Izy Singer Baby Pacho Low 'Angetes Celto Mealy Oscar Rankin Gut Solly Kringer New Fors Aldo “Snoidt Thaly Gombaldi Jersey Willie Pal Albany Dominick” Manelid Biltsburgh Lew Kienwetter STM Saskatchewan al White Brooklyn Steve Dudas Edgewater N. J Hor Pastor Phili@elpha Leroy Haynes Las Angeles Salvatore Rusgerilly Tom Henry Philadelphia Gharlex Loughran St. Louis John Henry Lewis Phoenix Ariz al Stihaan St. Is Otis Thomas Chicago Frank Weimer Alen Matthews Clarence Miar Beach Fis Tommy Socizal Pittsburgh Outnointe Baby Menael Taupe Erie Ler Shepard Cleveland Masie Strub Johnny Windgar Ids Jackatoran Letty Sialawski Johany Shepard Cinweisnd Marty Waner I Pillsburgh Hollywood Californik Buaz By Portland Glen Worcester

Sonnenberg in Return Match at Walkathon Arena

Gil Sonnenberg signs with promoter Harry Caffman to wrestle next Wednesday at Walkathon arena. opponent not yet chosen. Juan Humotrie, after a close loss last Wednesday, seeks a return, offering to wrestle for nothing. he claims referee bias. Other wrestlers Red Ryan, Bill tackle, Babe Caddock, and Bilis Bashara appear in upcoming bouts.

Gil Sonnenberg Harry Caffman Walkathon Juan Humotrie Ano Song Uae Mullens Sonnenberg George Red Ryan Bill Babe Caddock Bilis Bashara Hingelf Wil

Fleischer Backdown Triggers Boxing Probe Fallout

New York the petting scandal surrounding boxing circles exploded as Nat Fleischer admitted he could not prove a key accusation against Louie Teck. The commission exonerated Peck and dropped the probe while Fleischer cited a past investigation and memory lapses regarding witnesses and gamblers tips.

New York Jatty Petting New York State RB Bang Today Nat Fleischer The Ring Mms Louie Teck Commission Caryuelets Fight Elite Peck Fleischer Peck Way Gambelars Mame Nf

Yanks Acquire Roy Johnson In Four-Man Trade

New York and Washington swap stars as Roy Johnson joins the Yankees to bolster the outfield. Jesse Hill Jimmy DeShong go to the Senators while Irving Fadlay comes to New York. Johnson batted .313 for Boston last season and will compete with Belkirk and DiMaggio for two outfield spots, with Ben Chapman likely anchoring center. The deal also touches Giants and Braves with pitcher swaps involving Jim Chapin and Sharkey Elland.

New York Yankees Roy Johnson Washington Jesse Hil Hanier Jimmy DeShong Senators Irving Fadlay Yanks Jahnson Joe McCarthy Yankee Hak Johnson Joe Cronin Boston Red Sox Fart Reynolds Heinie Manush George Belkirk Joe DiMaggio Ben Chapman Bob DeShong Athletics Hill Hill Shoul Griffiths Stadium Yanker Stadium Giants Mert

Referendum on age limit in interscholastic league vote

UT Inter scholastic League executive secretary Roy B Henderson said tallying returns from league schools on changing age rules will be completed today. The vote asks whether the age limit should stay at 18 or rise to 19 and how the eight semester rule applies. The committee will use the ballot results to guide action.

Austin UPI Roy B. Henderson University of Texas Interescholastic League Henderson

Thorough Horse Race Notes With Unclear OCR Data

Race card details include horses such as CANAVIA and COUNTESS, with outcomes, payouts, and trainer notes. Multiple names, venues, and times are garbled, but betting results and some horse performance descriptions remain readable, covering a concluded event with place and show payouts and trailing commentary.

Horse Racing Result and Wager Totals From Meet

The report lists purses and mutuels across races including a six race card. Notable results feature winners like EEN Wan Unabln and OUR DAVID with studded show and place payouts, plus detailed mutuel figures for straight and place bets.

Sinner Holds On In Close Race At Arkwight Meet

In a tense finish, O Neile delivered a strong effort as Sinner stayed in contention, edging to a narrow victory amid a crowded field. The event featured competitive times and notable show results, with gauges signaling a dramatic late push and a cautious competing pack.

Eighth Race Fight for £200 Purse in Claiming Pace

The eighth race for horses aged four and older offered a £200 purse in a one and one eighth mile claiming event. Purse outcomes included King Pin Dince and Monartics with notable placements and a late drive by a horse moving inside to clinch the finish amid scattered odds and show payouts.

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