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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1936

Page

4

Hawks and Jewelers Set for Tight Monday Roundup

Alam Jowelete and Tevas Cibo Frartic clash as the Hawks lead the league with high scoring and a strong defense front. The Jewelers, anchored by Cecil Slater and Arthur Vidal, strive to counter Hawks fire while aiming to claim second-half momentum. The contest promises a bitter rematch after earlier losses as Finck’s seeks revenge against Clubmen.

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Sports Roundup Gives Hodgepodge of Baseball and Basketball

Eddie Brize writes a wide sports wrap from New York January 20 covering Ford’s Panama Canal tour, plans to visit major league camps, and the Little World Series revival idea. It notes Joe McCarthy’s Buffalo assignment, Harry Harper’s post career role, and Waner’s hitting prowess among other baseball chatter plus Michigan basketball signings and assorted local notes.

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Provincial vote results noted after Monday meeting

A fragmented report records provincial officials approving a plan at a Monday session held at 6:45. The Sunier intel provides unclear details but confirms official approval and timing.

Thetsky the Sunier Intel

Winter horse meeting at Alamo Downs eyed with new derby

Officials at Alamo Downs consider a single winter meeting and a major Derby with a purse potentially reaching 5000 to 10000 dollars. The plan aims to capitalize on advertising and steady year round activity, contrasting with Santa Anita and Kentucky events. The article discusses prospects for a prominent winter stakes race, attracting attention from local horse circles and racing enthusiasts.

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Mehlhorn and Cox Battle for Sacramento Open Title

In Sacramento California the Mehlhorn and Cox teams, Billenthorn of Louisville and Wiffe Cox of Brooklyn, entered a 72-hole San Francisco national match style playoff to decide the Sacramento Open champion. Nelson of Ridgewood and Horton Smith also contended for top money as McSpaden and others trailed with scores around 286 to 289 amid a tight leaderboard at the 1931 event.

Sacramento Calif Jan Gsi Collid Billenthorn Louisville Wiffe Cox Brooklyn San Francisco Sunain Byran Nelson Ridgewood N. Z Horton Smith Miami Pasadena Harold Dog") McSpaden Taffoon

Brouillard vs Thil Rematch Heads to Paris Ring

In Paris a world middleweight title bout pits Marcel Thil against former champion Brouillard. Ticket sales indicate a strong crowd with betting at about two to one against Brouillard retaining the title, as promoter figures project a $30,000 gate.

Paragon 20 Lay Browntall Warcerur Mass Europe Marcel Thil Brouillard

Motorcycle Race Star Dies in Spill

A motorcycle race star from Savannah gone after a crash on a curve here Sunday. The rider veered into a tree while attempting to turn, sparing spectators but killing the rider and injuring others.

Bavannah Gp Farrile Cormne Celt J.B. Anderson

Workouts Abbreviations in Local Training Notes

Summary of scribbled drill names includes Whandily D Griving B teeezing and Piro bartler. The fragment lists potential athlete nicknames or shorthand for exercises and participants without full context or results. Further details needed for a complete item.

Piro Bartler

Wrestlers Eye Comeback in Feud heavy Card

Rassting Dynamic TM Gus Sannedberg aims for a comeback with a match against Juan Humberto Wednesday night as Humberto seeks a shot at current champion Tanne O Mahony. Humberto vows to contest every inch for the chance to face Stimnenberg and O Mahony. Late February also features George Red Ryan versus Babe Cad wide ix in a one fall opener.

Gus Sannedberg Juan Humberto Tanne O'Mahony Stimnenberg Mert O'Mahony Herve George Red" Ryan Irikman Cadwid ix Barhara

L A Books Bet In Mutuels All Happy

Alleged arrangements between Alamo Downs and San Antonio book-makers are described as shifting mutuels money to local tracks via comeback bets. The scheme aims to boost handle, justify continued wagering during the meet, and protect bookmakers from weather and attendance dips. Daily mutuels volume reportedly exceeds 90,000 dollars, with profits shared as a 10 percent state and track take.

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Elmer James A Legendary Jockey and Trainer

Winnie OConnor recalls Elmer James rising from a stubborn trainee to a world renowned rider. son of Frank James and brother of Jesse James, James rode across North America and Europe, later training horses and guiding many top riders under Father Daly at Daly’s stables. Now at Alamo Downs he contemplates a full return to training and riding in the turf world.

Winnie O'Connor Elmer James Faoner Daly James San Aste Oider Father Daly Wad Winnie O'Conner Ted Sloan Bill Martin Cleele Greenham Nistree Lede Frank James Jesse James Helmont Park Saratoga Jerome Park Sheepstead Hay Old Washington Chicago England Germany Austria Alamo Downs J. PD Mooney W. G. Crysdate Horoes Europe Tj Paren America Wes Mindralogikt Sakes Uups Canada le Downs Brit T Lt Sport Texas Anul Kirier James Alastew Mel Mase

Polar Bears Win Thriller In San Antonio Ice Battle

In a thrilling overtime finish, the Houston Polar Bears beat the Randolph Ramb lers 5 4 after trailing most of the game. Tiger Lyarus scored the winning goal 2 minutes 30 seconds into overtime amid a high intensity battle with both sides contributing scoring plays.

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Cops Seek Racing Lookouts in California Probe

California racing board moves to prosecute lookouts and operators of a nationwide racing news service accused of illegally supplying wagering information to bookmakers. The probe follows arrests of San Francisco bookmakers and a crackdown on alleged fraud at Santa Anita Park.

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Kerrville High Football Awards Honor 22 Players

Kerrville High School honored 22 members of the 1035 Tivy Antlers football squad as awards were handed out this week. Fourteen lettermen received blue and gold sweaters, led by captain Henry Hauser and including Walter Lee Gerald Sandel Kyle Holloman Alfred Coleman Alfred Is Chester Heimann Roy Holtrook Charles MecCuleb Ernie Broussard Preston Chambliss Darrell Lachbe Stuart Davis Charles Henke and manager Relend Grona.

Kerrville Tan H. H. Hill Tivy High School Antlers Henry Hauser Walter Lee Gerald Sandel Kyle Holloman Alfred Coleman Alfred Is Chester Heimann Roy Holtrook Charles MecCuleb Ernie Broussard Preston Chambliss Darrell Lachbe Stuart Davis Charles Hen

Death of Dan McGugin Shocks Southern Football World

Nashville dispatch reports the death of Daniel McGugin, famed Vanderbilt coach and athletic director, age 79. He guided Vanderbilt to a 1904 undefeated season and later led the South as dean of football coaches, with notable wins over Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio State, and Carlisle. Survived by his widow and three children.

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Bitsy Grant Wins Dixie Net Tourney

Bitsy Grant of Atlanta captured the Dixie Tennis title in Pampa with a 4-2 8-2 T-5 victory over Marlin Ruxby ending a strong run by Florida pair Arthur Hendrix and Charis Harris who fell in the semifinals as Hendrix with Gardner Mulloy won the doubles title defeating John McDiarmid and Ha Surface.

Pampa Announces WPA Track Project at City Site

WPA officials approve a new track near Pampa city limits with a five-eighths mile length. The project aims for low-cost construction, including grandstand, administration building, exhibition hall, landscaping, and other facilities. Estimated cost 13 165 dollars and employing 45 men for six months.

Pampas le Firss Bete Graduats WPA Lmits

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