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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1936

Page

15

Lucy Glitters Leads Alamo Downs Record Run

A-year-old Lucy Glitters, ridden by Claude Hooper, set a new Alamo Downs straightaway two furlong track mark at 22 2-8 seconds, powering Kentucky Wonder and Royal Countess in a high‑stakes program. The crowd paid 411 to witness the thrilling sprint as Lucy Glitters edged Braten by a head, with Albert Beck third and Calculator fourth.

Alamo Downs Ue Ban Antonio Pth King Manch Golden Broom-Doxcraft Stock Farm Kentucky Paul Keester Tarely Lucy Glitters Wonder W. H. Shelley oWeera Tevsg Oyne Texas Alamo Downy Tun Rede Kentucky Wonder Anel Waygean Cate Nocturnals Queen Mother Phalazelta Fanny Litsy Giltters Butte, Mont Hob Wade Charley Howell Albert Beck Valdia Farm Cassilator Cactus Stable Howard G R. R. Ruscell Bade Soviz Mililels Braten Claude Hooper Mrs. Russell Albert Beck Way Kenneth Merray Tae Jong Shots Jas Gore Barray Allis Oni Balrioy

Sportsman on England's throne

By SLAN GOULD, NEW YORK, Jan. 22 4% ie all mind sportsman who now tales Britain's vast domin qs Ed Werd VIII, ranks among the feet is at ex Mf set so the beat at AUL royal exponents of the royal and USE EAE Of Bolt, Hienler MIRparks cover wide yond, Quoin Hora rachig ant polo to boxing and feams, but over the past decade his persona Prowwss has been Toast counseler was all the finks anal his golfing assne qailong brave Helped mash to ine crease his international popularity Edward's concentration upon golf coincided with the appeal of his parents to forego the hazards of riding cross country or on the pot fields. Every time the prince had a spill or mol, with some miner rais hap while in the saddle the royal household experienced a chill. WELCOMED ANY ADVICE, Edward took most of his golfing lessons from such British profes sionals A% Ted Ray and Archie Compston. He welcomed advice, in several friendly matches, from the American veteran, Walter Hagen. He was a great admirer of The Ite, as well as of Bobby Jones, with whom he played in 1930, the Year the Georgian was on his way to the grand glam. Later, Bde werd remarked to friends that he thought Jones feat never would be duplicated. Two years ago at Prestwick, the tribge visited with Lawson Little, the Californian, who now rules the amateur wolf world. The prinee's recovery from trap, on the last dale, was a factor i enabling him snd dones to finish Continued on pare 1, column 4)

Slan Gould New York Britain Royal The Bolt Hienler Mirparks Edward Rais Hap Ted Ray Archie Compston Walter Hagen Ite Bobby Jones Bdewerd Jones Prestwick Tribge Lawson Little Prinee

California U May Insure Athletes

Berkeley plans to insure university athletes against permanent disability or death. A broker was engaged to study details and rate prospects, with 1 cent rates noted as not prohibitive. Officials expect the measure to be adopted.

Berkeley Calif Alma University of California Monahan Hlaudger

Bird's Eye View of LA Race and Brookhattan Triumphs

Alharé Morgan led the riding race with a narrow edge over John Nolan as Allis won two straight. Brookhattan, ridden by Don Gray, captured the mile and 70 yards race at a high price. Damescelle by Mrs. E. Oros improved to win the eighth. Quei shoes won the New Braunfels six furlongs as Harry Caperton moved within four points of Morgen. Prinon Tokalon and Roau Bon arced to wins in races six and seven with Fred Smith aboard.

Allis Alharé Morgan John Nolan Morgan Dick Star i Brookhattan Don Gray Brookhaltan Damescelle Fred Smith Prince Tokaion Tt Wing Doh Yelan Wes Tha Boy Bea Bon

Midget Mexico Tries Luck With Champ in New York

Herkimer NY fighter Tony Ganzonert meets Bredo Garcia alias Midget Mexico in a 10 round non title bout at Stag Casino New York City Garcia 135 pounds and the Mexican title holder eyes Barney Ross welterweight gold Ambers, fresh from a prior bout, remains poised while the bout headlines the card tonight with Ganzonert a 3 to 1 favorite and Garcia seen as a sharp puncher in gym work.

New York Lou Ambers Herkimer N.Y Rtte Tony Ganzonert Mexico Tony Garcia Ambers Frankie Blick

Cunningham to defend mile title at Wanamaker meet

Glene Cunningham plans to defend his mile title at the Wanamaker Mile in the Madison Square Garden Wanamaker meet. The indoor season focus centers on securing the crown without further competition this year.

Cunningham New York Glene Gun-ningham Wanamaker Anenual Millrnse A Madison Square Garden

Thistle Kay loses to prickly pear in Monday race

Racing report notes Thistle Kay's defeat as a prickly pear in the first race Monday. It mentions jockey Ray Highshoe, a Texas circuits graduate, and rider movements, near-misses, and short injuries during the meet.

Neyland Returns to Tennessee as Coach after Army Service

Jubilant Tennessee fans welcomed Major Bob Neyland back to the university to coach football after 23 years in the Army. The War Department approved retirement to enable a five year contract at about 12500 dollars annually. Neyland resumes duties after a stint in the Canal Zone with Bill Britton moving to assistant. In boxing, Herrera defeated Herrera in a semi final as part of a card featuring Canzoneri and other contenders.

Knoxville Tenn Jan Tennessée Bob Neyland The State University War Department Neyland Canal Zone U. S Tennessee Ney Boh Wit Urmy Bill Britton

Edinburg Lobcats Lead Valley High hoops on 3 straight wins

In Rio Grande Valley Class A action on January 22, Edinburg Lobcats under Coach Bobby Canamn posted three straight wins as Moyine Uo and the second week of elimination games continued. Hfutlingen and ArcAllen chase second place with tied records and key scoring scenes.

Cannon Edinburg Moyine Uo Rio Grande Valley High School Alvision Tattles Bobby Canamn Hfutlingen ArcAllen Fit

Tilden’s Tour Beats Barnes in Philadelphia Match

Bill Tilden led his touring pro squad in Philadelphia last night, teaming with Miss Sharp to defeat Bruce Barnes and Mrs. Arnold in straight sets 6-4 7-5 while Tilden then lost a later set to Barnes 5-7 6-4 6-? in a lively all court display.

Philly Tilden Philadelphia Bill Tilden Tilden Hhmself Miss Sharp Bruce Barnes Arnold Wilden Barnes Moe

Pharmacists, Hawks Ready for Crucial Thursday Clash

The Bingers Pharmacists of Lendale and Texas Chiromactic College Hawks prepare for a key commercial league showdown at Breckenridge gym Thursday. Captain Glenn Fikes returns from an ankle injury, bolstering Bingers lineup as Marvin Lamar debuts for Somerset High. The double header opens at 1 p.m. with Finck's Cigarmen facing the Conoco Oilers.

Binger Lendale Texas Chiromactic College Hawks Breckenridge Glenn Fikes Fikes Siice Ten Bitger

Dawson Keeps Mum on Tulane's Offer

MINNEAPOLIS. Jan. 22. Dawson Minnesota backfield coach silent on reports he was offered the Tulane coaching job. Tulane sought Daw on, a former Tulane back in 1931, as part of a rumor mill amid coaching searches. Peacock Military academy Class G beat St. Anthony's Class A 29 to 35 in the Bex County Junior conference opener.

Minneapolis Dawson Minnesota Tulane University Tulane Bernie Blermin Minnesota Ranch Green Wave Dawenn Blzr- Man Peanock Bive Peacock Miliary Academy St. Anethony's Bex County

Wrestler Chewehki jailed after ring riot

In San Diego on January 22 district attorney Thomas Whelan ordered heavyweight wrestler Chewehki of Oklahoma City jailed following a riot at a wrestling show. Chewehki strangled opponent Gino Garibaldo with a wire during a bout, referee Dick Rutherford and fans clashed, police intervened and Chewehki was later released.

San Diego Calif Chewehki Oklahoma City Thoma Whelan Gino Garibaldo Llgiiin San Francico Dick Rutherford Chewebill Chewchill Fis Reg Tor Whelan Chewchtt

Tauby First Dallas Player to Sign Up

Fred Taiby became the first player to sign a 199% contract with the Texas Baseball League Dats clo in Dallas. Business Manager Bou Tarleton praised Taiby for his strong summer performance while terms were not disclosed.

Dallas Fred Taiby Outhekler Dats Texas Baseball League Tauby Bou ‘Tarleton Fred

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