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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1937

Page

22

Jockeys and Upstart Riders Spark Alamo Downs Wins

Four celebrations lit Alamo Downs on Tuesday after a pivotal Monday racing day. Joe Vinas first-time winner rode Think Mast on a chestnut mare Tasen, with Vidas and Tasen also achieving debut success. Anita Mae and Epwitch led maidens to victories, while Ty Mutoche and Billy New added multiple wins as Melodie led Epiviteh and Gur Bud to strong finishes. Mutuel handle dipped to $46 despite a 3,500 crowd.

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Maryland House considers tampering penalty for race horses

A Maryland bill proposes one to three years in prison for tampering with a race horse. Delegate Charles Marbury modeled his bill on a New York thesis and introduced it as the second anti tampering measure this session. Delegate Allen J Clark of Anne Arundel County earlier offered a similar bill with a fine up to 300 dollars and a one to three year prison term or both.

Annapolis Mit Maryland House of Delegates Charles Marbury J. Clark Anne Armile State Rating Commission Clark

Barland Given Edge Over Beaupre in New York Bout

In New York on January 19, Barland, a favored Finn, claims the 4-5 edge over Beaupre in their Hippodrome round bout tomorrow night. Joe Jacobs, Schmeling’s American manager, says Schmeling will tour nationwide next month before facing Jimmy Braddock, while Joe Louis heads to Madison Square Garden to train for his clash with Bob Pastor. Barland’s advantage rests on Beaupre’s relative anonymity in New York, despite Beaupre’s solid wins elsewhere.

New York Mar Barhined Coiayca Tom Beaupre Dallas Hippodrome Joe Tacobs Max Schmeling Jimmy Braddock Joe Louis Bob Pastor Madison Square Garden Riarlund Beaupre Beaupee Red Burnian Sands McDonald Brice Hunt

Rattlers Schedule Shifts With Daniel Baker Games

Rattlers from St Mary's Tatiloe hit the road to Brownwood Tuesday to face Daniel Baker. They also plan Wednesday and Friday games including Victoria Junior College in Victoria. The Texas A and I Rattler game has been postponed to an earlier date, February 1.

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Stewards Bar Bloss Horses At Alamo Downs

Alamo Downs officials bar trainer William Blass and three horses including Blue Boot and others after warnings from the Texas state racing commission. Investigation centers on Blue Bear alleged to be Wise Counsellor, with real Blue Boot at a Texas farm near Midland. Three other horses, Hildur Rose Lady Zoya I and Miracle Main, also barred. DONWA, 224, Jan. 19. Freshman football names to three Rio Grande Valley ads were awarded at Texas State Teachers College Sat Murcox. Glynn Garnard Elthers Tavis and George Coudra named.

John Marcin Tates Mriumiphant William Blass Texas State Seeing Commission Blass Blue Boot California Texas Alamno Downs Blue Foot Slie Racing Commission Pbont Blue Bear Wise Exa~tude Ualab Midland Elsling Hildur Rose Lady Zoya I Miracle Main Donwa Rio Grande Valley IT State ‘Teachers College Sat Murcox Glynn Garnard Elthers Tavis Wonna George Coudra Weslaco

Farley and Walker Lead Tribute to Humphreys at Madison Square Garden

At Madison Square Garden a memorial tribute honored Joe Humphreys, longtime public address announcer. James Farley and Jimmy Walker led speakers including Col. Jacob Ruppert, Mayor Hague, and Mike Jacobs. Funds from the event will fund a bronze plaque for Humphreys’ memory.

Madison Square Garden Peraong Pustnister James A. Farley Jimmy Walker Joe Walker Sasq Walker Jen Humphreys Hunphreys Lng Aid Fhem Jacob Rupnert Fai Hague Jervis

Funeral Thursday for Mike Sexton

Funeral services for Michael TL Sexton former active president of the National Minor Leagues Baseball Association and for the past several years the honorary president will be held Thursday morning from St Joseph's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Sexton died yesterday of festic disease in his apartment.

ROGK Michael TL Mike) Sexton Leagins Baseball Association Wills

Reenactment of Naismiths Basketball Origin at Madison Square Garden

A New York event recreates the first game under Naismith rules with 9 players per side. Committee led by George Bernett seeks 70 volunteers from Brooklyn and New York to perform the historic match at Madison Square Garden on January 27.

York Dan Madison Square Gard George Bernett Springfield College James Naismith Kansas Naismith Brookin Yow Eld College Steretar

Browns Sign Knott West for Browns San Antonio Meet

The St. Louis Browns new management led by Donald J. Baines and Wilinti y De Witt visit San Antonio to finalize Missions ownership, scout spring training sites, and line up players. Jack Huck and Sam West signed contracts after talks with new bosses, with plans for an exhibition at Lockhart and broader league sponsorship discussed.

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Debris of Racing Card Describes Evening Horse Event

An OCR filled racing card lists horse names, owners, and purse details for multiple races. It notes weather cloudy, track heavy, and post time around 4:43 p.m. with several entries and eligibles across seventh and eighth races and a substitute option.

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Stray Strychnine Allegations Hit Arcadia Horse Race

Santa Anita stewards report strong indicators of strychnine in the saliva of Proclivity after New Year’s Day race. A second test prompted by precaution showed discoloration, with Eddie Kane’s War horse War noted in suspicions, and a pending Board of Stewards decision could suspend Pilgrim and other entries.

Proclivity Norman Chaseh Portden Jensson Santa Anita Calif Arcadia Celif Norman G. Church Stewants Cartoonis Horse Racing Board Imilies Santi Altity Track Wie Louch Stewards SS. Stephens Aigée Authority Eddie Kane Portuen Ronan W. Chirch Batry Winkel Kane Evoclivily California Board of Stewards Paing Trakier EL Pitzeerntid

Chaotic Fight Results Report From Unclear Event

Fragmented results show numerous named individuals and places with inconsistent spellings. The data mentions Philadelphia and New York entities, several athletes and cities like Milwaukee and Chicago, but the overall outcome and event details are illegible.

Locheastor Wins Toltiney Lockhart Jin 1 Percent

Night gehaol Lions claimed their first basketball tournament championship in the school's history Saturday, defeating Marlindale 33 to 15. Key players included Tie Mi and steals noted by journalists.

Lochestart Toltiney Lockhart Jin Gehaol Lions

Man Comes From Grave To Save Wife During Welding

An odd tale in the American Weekly describes a man appearing from near death just as his wife faces a welding mishap. The dramatic episode unfolds in Yugoslavia and is featured in the magazine distributed with next Sunday’s Lighting.

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