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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1935

Page

5

Bluebird Aims For 300 MPH In Daytona Beach Run

New York, Jan 30. The Bluebird driven by Sir Malcolm Campbell and Lang Campbell with 11 year old Jean depart for Daytona Beach for a possible land speed record run. They seek 300 mph, though conditions will decide if the miracle can be achieved. Campbell emphasizes speed over safety, noting a two year dev loop for perfection and a track length of about 15 miles.

New York Malcolm Camipbel Flors England Exid Sir Matooln Lang Campbell Jean Mechanics Malcolm Bluebird Campbell Sahara Daytona Beach

City Majors Ready for Second City Major Playoff Half

Magnolia Oilers tune up for Thursday night Joust with Finch Cigammen after opening 35 to 20 win on May 19. Crowton Creamery meets Atsmo Methodists Sunday School Teague at 2 pm. If Finch wins, the deciding game shifts to Monday evening at Jefferson gym.

Sersus Magnolia Oilers Finch Cigammen Giasoff Stairt Krowlton Creamery Atsmo Methodists Finch AU City Jefferson Gym

Alamo Methodists Triumph in Sunday School League

The Alamo Methodists edged Travis Park Methodists 25 to 25 in a scrappy Sunday School League clash paced by Huffmeyer and Tusky. Alamo Heights Baptists and Prosperity Methodist play at Camp Norman at 7:30 p.m. with listed lineups and referees: Lurcia, Johnean.

Alamo Methodists Travis Park Methodists Alamos Huffmeyer Tusky Alamo Heights Bapilets Prosresti Methodigs Camp Nornople Alibre McCalem Weir Stoca

Alamo Downs Race Report January 28 1936

Fourth race overview from Alamo Downs features a sixteenth mile dash with a $4,500 purse for older horses. Finishes show Crowned Head winning with strong drive, King Fin placing, and James Hoy earning near-show. Jockeys, weights, and time noted amid race details and post positions.

Lace Dame Wineer Ty J.C. Lawser al Quirter Boise Croents Wester Eling B. Osta T. Bourton Machado Matuela King Espw James Hoy James

Races at Alanio Downs near end. extension fails

Officials forego further extensions as winter meeting eyes closure after Saturday. Attendance strong Tuesday at 6560 with a record mutuel handle of 96560. Donna James and Royal Link pull huge doubles, paying 2431.80 to two lucky holders. Keester seals several wins as Frankie Grill is suspended.

Alanio Downs Norse Racing Alanio Downs San Antonio Raymond Russell Downs Asx Turkey Cuck Fayette Prince Gypsie Chief Betts Wee Chain Lady Federal Friend Sohn Wiil Coleslore Fordays Culebra Texas Donna James Royal Link Mutuels J. H Blackie McCoole Tate Mysha Ebbert

Calf Notes in Scotch foursome tourney progress

First round play in San Antonio Women’s Golf Association Scotch foursome tournament began at Bracken Ridge Park, with matches due by Sunday. Event serves as warm up for the city championship starting April 8, continuing four weeks. Ladies posted 74 best ball as Hury and Mrs Lee led with 42-39-81 score. Wilson carded 45-38-83. Hury’s 82 broke the nine hole record. Burnet quintet champs after apron tournament at Burnet, Marble Falls, Briggs, Spleenead, Smithwick, Oakalla fields. Burnet defeated Marble Falls 27-18 and Briggs 13-5, then Oakalla 22-21 in final.

Hury J. Lee Willow Springs Wilson Hary Bratory Ry San Antonio Burnet Marble Falls Briggs Oakalla Acounty Marafe Falls Spleenead Smithwick

Jockey Coucci Goes to Miami

Los Angeles January 30 1931 leading jockey Bilgio Coucci of the Santa Anita season travels to Miami to finish the circuit. Greentree trainer Willem Brenan notes no reply to withdrawal suggestion for Twenty Grand from training. Coucci may ride Preventive in Santa Anita February 16. Mrs Payne Whitney likely to withdraw Twenty Grand from racing. Twenty Grand finished fourth in a four horse seven furlong race behind High Glee and Hate.

Los Angeles Bilgio Caueel Greentree Slavle Miami Fla Willem Brenan Greentree Courel Milam

Horses Change Hands In Claiming At Alamo Downs Race List

At Alamo Downs on Tuesday four horses changed hands in claiming, with Burley Parke winning Wateg part of the third race for 1360 from J Powers. The Singer and The Apache stable figures in the claims, while Little Joyce and Sizting also moved. A scuffle occurred as J O Sullivan was hit with a pistol during the seventh race before the race officials intervened. Morris Condit lauded for fast odds posting as Alamo Downs gears up for February Hot Springs races. Darkie’s win in the fourth race highlighted trainer Pat Rooney’s return to training duties.

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Seals Offer Bill Terry West Move and O'Doul Transfer

San Francisco giants plan a talent swap with Bill Terry to move O DouI to the Seals while Frank ODouI becomes the Giants scout on the Pacific Coast. Charles Graham says an offer was wired to Memphis with a 24 hour reply window. Terry seeks 4000 to block the deal as O DouI pursues free agency and a trainer's license.

Han Francisco Jon San Franochco Seals Bill Terry New York Giants Frank Lefty Pacific Coast Terry Qdow O'Nunn

Edinburg High Names 1938 Gat Beam Co Captains

Edinburg Texas January 30 Ted Sklater a strong inside guard and veteran of three high school campaigns and Dobby Hromley a center veteran of one season will serve as co captains of the 1938 Edinburg Bobcats basketball team under Coach Jessy Braith.

Edinburg Texas Ted Sklater Edinburg High School Bobcats Dobby Hromley Jessy Braith

New Wrestling Cards In San Antonio Spotlight New Faces

The Watkathonrena hosts a Wednesday wrestling card starring Paul Janes of Houston against Rollend Kirchmeyer, with Ivan Zakutoff meeting Marvin Westerberg in the semi final. Also on the bill are Verne Baxter versus Direk Laver and other bouts featuring rising entrants from Oklahoma and New Jersey.

Rassling Frogeam Fauk Jones Howsler Rollend Kirchmeyer Stillwater Okla N.W Marvin Westerberg Seattle Ivan Zak Tirott Rewark N. J le Verne Baxter Tulsa Direk Laver Amis Privader Harry Coffman San Antonio Watkathonrena Paul Janes Houston Blood Youth Oklahoma A M.kollege Mark Jones Jones Kirchmeyer Oaks Ivan Zakturof Marvy Westenberg Zykuuroft Dick Ever Nashville Marvin Westenberg Verne Baxter Ty Ban

Clash of undefeateds in Commercial league race

Rivalry heats up at Brackenridge gym as Alatig Jewelers and M C G A Trix angle clash for second in the Irish Nall race. Duncan Field, Leras Chiropractice College, and Monterey three-game series with Chello Mercantite await, led by Rena Guerrero and Chinkey Flores.

Urtyes Brarkenridge Gym Alatig Jewelers Monterey Rena Guerrero Capstaitt “Chinkey] Flores Manuel Rordizues

Night Baseball Lighting Aims to Improve Visibility, Joins Diverse Sports News

The International Baseball League weighs a specially lit ball for night games to boost visibility. Fort Wayne hosts the first night game in 188% with Quincy pros and a college team. San Antonio experiments with lanterns at Electris Park and local leaguers in Texas. Max Baer backs Madison Square Garden boxing deals with a $100,000 annual guarantee. California sportsman James Crofton and Amir Baer-linked plans surface. Cedar Rapids manager Cap aims for a strong season after a failed Oklahoma City stint. A lengthy yarn touches on Mel Ott’s 1895 contract, and a family’s Alamo Dowd chatter and a father’s surprise at a horse-racing headline.

International Baseball Jeague Tech Ancll Hoffman Max Baer Madison Square Garden Long Island Bowl James Crofton California Garl Dietze Detferson Jack Knight Fargo-Moorhead Knight Paul Kardow San Antonio Alamo Downs Old Baldy Mel Ott New York Giants Gapr Crossley Tyoian Oklahoms Jenmie Cap Cedar Oklahoma Ciy

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