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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1935

Page

2

Alamo Downs Card Highlights Pelicans Favoritism and Stakes

At Alamo Downs on Saturday the Pelican favored in the 6 furlong handicap led a strong card. Top weights include 118 for Phare ume and 114 for Chinese Empress, with key fields listed such as Wille and S complete the lineup. Five races aim for a mile or more with The Big Tree Inn named among the events. Frid ay's crowd of 291 and mutuel handle of 80 744 set the stage for a lively meet as Inferno Lad and Robs tem delivered thrilling finishes. Louis Pikor rode two winners, and Eric T. beat Tacit in a close stretch duel. CHICARO HOY won the day with notable purses and prices posted on the board.

Wren Mall Clasay Alamo Downs Post Vine Br. Anthony Hotel Baidicap Prilesn Te Ones Sig Wil Phareume H. G. Ramage Wille Mone Getter Whisking Attraction Bodiphi Geralong Big Tree Inn Panter Eric T. Biarr Inferno Lad Frami Hard Jr Slabie Louis Pikor Infercy Lad Harardi Leon Jones Mint de Eric Miblem Lucien Jourdan Litve Reish BU Blair Hebeccon’ Chamber of Commerce

Snoopy Sam and Friday’s racing values noted

A tangle of racing results and wagering notes outlines Snoopy Sam’s 23.20 basi day totals and remaining $6.90 in pockets. The report mentions Prospero, Red Babe, Chicago Leo, Apache stable, and jockeys F. A. Smith and Likzaule Joe Kelson, with claims, payments, and schooled horses amid a busy Friday and Saturday meet.

Ne Wade Snoopy Sam Sen Monascic Pharatime

Bird dogs perform well in early trials

The fragmentary report lists exhibitors and participants including A BIRD DOGS, Smokey Ciinger, and Jake's Maver Rist with mentions of sponsors or owners like Luter punpy and A L Huber. It notes a first place or award context, referencing members and standings amid unclear lines.

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Twenty Grand Badly Beaten In Big Test At Santa Anita

At Santa Anita Park Twenty Grand, carrying 122 pounds, finished second as High Tree won the seven furlong San Hendicap trial. Mate, the early leader, finished a close third while Twenty Grand failed to sustain his drive in the stretch. High Tree set a fast pace and equaled a track mark, with Mate finishing strong to claim victory.

WR Angeles Mad Frump High Tree G. ¥. Whitney Mate Roseben Twenty Grand Glive Wiver Teralice Kentucky Cavalcade Statesman Sam Hendicap

Racing Notes From a Faded Florida Track Card

Fragmented OCR notes reference a 1923 to 1938 era Florida racing scene at Higheth Park and other venues. Mentions include purse amounts around 25,000 to 35,009, ownership changes, and various names and events with unclear details. The garbled text traces racing history, alleged patrons, and upcoming Santa Anita references.

Higteth Park Maren JE Oenez

Wolgast Wins Big Over Tommy in Los Angeles Bout

In a coast bantam clash in Los Angeles, Wolgast defeated Tommy with a decisive performance. The challenger pressed, landed cleanly, and was outboxed by Wolgast who controlled the pace and range throughout the match. Fans saw Wolgast employ sharp technique and smart footwork to secure the win.

Jolin Eweod Los Ange Yoong Tommy Tommy Tams

Browns Count Heavily On Hillin and Thomas

New York press notes Browns will feature Fay Thomas from Los Angeles and Ashley Hulin from San Antonio as two key right handed pitchers. Thomas posted 28 wins and four losses and Hillin 24 wins with 12 losses, amid a flurry of 1934 rookie activity across major clubs. The trade market and managerial shakeups ripple through the circuit as teams prepare for the season.

New York Milliny League Girlers St. Louis Browns Dizzy Dean and Company Fay Thomas Los Angeles Ashley Hulin San Antonio Thomas Hillin

Wheatley High Tops Galveston Bank Worente 1948 Opener

Wheatley High School opened 1948 with a decisive 95 to 61 victory over Galveston Central High. All-state forward Patter led Wheatley while Bowen, Taylor, and Booker Washington contributors supported the win at the Negro Recreation Center. The Wheatley lineup included Reedy, Vesterna, Hieavey, and Kane among others.

Wheatley Galveston BankWorente Wheatley High Centralight Gaveston Patterso Bowen Alle Sind ‘Taylor Lin- Pont Coke Wheatley Ale Tage Booker Washington High Dallas Negra Recreation Center Curt Annouaera

Frisco Feld Sliced to 32 at opening San Francisco event

Jan 28 San Francisco Beating a share of 4000 prizes at Urephice. 43 qualifiers from Lae San Francisco watch play open journey teed off on Presidio Cub course. Notables include Layton Little American and British amateur Hee hokter on home course Oli Duce Paul Runyan. Medal honors go to Jim mny Times of Timber Point with 77 total 58. Amateur Byron Nelson drawn after qualifying with 147. Weitere players and qualifiers listed with scattered results and misread names.

San Francisco San Francisco Wetch Presidio Cub Couree Layeon Little Armerican Amaimir Hee Hokter Hig Oli Duce Paul Runyan Ster Otters' Association Chisteia Cole Jimmy Tines Timber Point Lone Island Innes Dewuth al Zimerman Parland Gre Uitte Cecking Byron Nelson Texichana Tex Wea Datra Eric Stavall Los Angeles Urry Cooper Voueray Toarkana Deeiazet Galveston Jace Greil Fort, Worth Felein Fe

Mississippi State Name Ralph Sasse as New Coach

Ralph Sasse named head football coach at Mississippi State, succeeding Captain A McKerhite who resigned. Major Sasse will bring in personnel and facilities from Jackson and the Army Pay to supplement the program as the college board of control announces details including salaries and stipends.

Ralph Sasse Jackson Dan Ralph Byer UW. B. Miliary Academ Maes APL Stele Cole Jere Sass McKerhite Sasse

West arrests three after dog races

Promoter Tir dum Q. Lind of the All-Texas Racing association plant on the WW. W. White road hosts races but authorities moved in late Saturday. Albert W. West Jr. and deputies arrested three men, including R. H. Hariley and HG. Fansler, on charges of operating and betting at dog races, then released them at the county jail shortly after. West warned dog racing is illegal and halted further events.

Bexar County West Jon R. Bheck Bexar Couiee Tacing Bones Sam B. W. Low Je George M. Conger Dr Lloyd Tady Selma

Dog Race Night Results From Friday’s Racecard First Two Races

Friday night dog racing results show the first two races with multiple dogs listed by heat and payout. Misa Susie G led the opener with 7.00 5.00 4.60 odds. Lady Selina and La Rue also placed, followed by Shik Johnson and Shamrock in the field. The second race featured Ginger and Julia B among entrants with varying payouts, and several dogs including Tarra and Sid appear in the results with associated fractional times and numbers.

Misa Susie G Lady Selina Shik Johnson London Uae Shamrock Char- Ginger Exo Ita Julia B Rackney Tastee Tarra Nuartel Ber Wee Ste

Dog Entries at Saturdal's Sachs Fat Fyarter Mile Events

Unclear readable text lists dog names and participants for a mile event. Names include Jake, Sate, Tish, Johneon, Fred, Tady, and Sine Burn. No clear dates, locations, or outcomes can be determined from the fragment.

Saturdal Jake Johneon Fred Tady Estou Lanen Duarar Ataw Ak Wehith Sun Mate Tinayng Noe Thi Gal Jere

Unclear OCR fragment hints at sports or event names

Fragmentary text mentions multiple names and terms, unclear events, likely a sports or meeting card. Readable items include partial names and phrases but no complete actions or outcomes to confirm a clear news item.

Galveston Lands Pitcher Davis From Memphis Club

Galveston buys pitcher Davis from Memphis, transferring the property of Memphis to Galveston. Davis, previously with the Memphis club, was sold to the Galveston Bucs for the upcoming season after a 91 performance last year. The move was announced by the Memphis Baseball club officials.

Galveston Tom Davis

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