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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1937

Page

2

Second Month Jockey Race Wide Open At Alamo Downs

At Alamo Downs the second month of the winter meet opened with favorites strong but many longshots lighting up the tote. Pierson and Calvert each scored twice, Josephs snagged two seconds, and long shot Pompous Genie won the sixth after a fast pace. The crowd of about 2500 saw heavy betting on Trade and Marching, while Life Like paid 44.30 in the lifts and a daily double of 16.20. Weather kept mutuel take below normal with 2471 gate.

Alamo Downs Saturiny Billy Ness Feader Johnny Adams Turk N. Letty Pierson San Antonio Marvin Calvert Lynn AL Alamo Daven Colonel Goodnight Calvert Bulstrade Lavartte Bellass Blaze D'Or Harry Dena Albert Beck Grando Valley Tomyous Genie

Disjoint OCR fragment recounts race and finances

The text shows a garbled account of a horse racing event with mentions of the Howse, a second race on Saturday, and a loan or loss reducing a balance to $500.50. It attributes a large weather-related comment to the subject and notes a separate loss of $439.50, but the details are unclear.

Wagering Vague Forecasts Across Friday Race Wagers

The diary-like notes state Snoopy Sam Suoeny had $2 to win and $2 a show on Impeach Fridays. A separate figure mentions a $445 speaking event for Wis bankaollse and a $40 wager tied to Sanopy cal lectel. A total roll of 4 and 3.15 dollars with 43 cents unbet. Three hucks today OCS across the board on dear wht Groon. If Croon wins or runs out of funds, the river dor Snunpy implication remains.

Suoeny Wis Bankaollse Croon Cron

Workouts Basket Ball Bids Out to Open Union Tourney

The article notes an amateur basketball invitation for a Union Open tournament in Dallas with teams from various cities to compete March 6. Xie 14 appears as a garbled name or figure in the scheduling fragment.

Dallas Xie Invitators Stahigestein Macvh Jte

By Ripley Copy't 1957 Hing Fans and Too

A compact item notes Hing Fans and the phrase Copy't 1957, attributed to Ripley copy. The brief line hints at a publication or gag period from mid century, with no clear event or location for fuller context.

Origin of the White House Prize and Parliament Notes

A 18th century prize offered by the U S government for plans of a presidential dwelling was awarded to James Hoban of Charleston though inspired by Dublin designs. The Leinster House in Dublin served as the model for the White House, a link remembered to this day. Also profiled is Thomas Francis Premantle Lord Coltvssion who attended every Commons debate 1827 to 1884, a summary of his long public service.

United States Unite States James Hoban Charleston 8. C Dublin Ireland Noban Hoban Duke of Leinster Rudure Street Cassel Leiisiae Leinster House Washington Thomas Francis Premantle Coltvssion House of Commona Tils Lobtess Qasim Yerra Customs Eterniy Tatler

Local Columnists Debate Touts and Faithful Critics

Sportslights discusses fair treatment of touts and a preacherish figure named Fairfax. The piece defends the touts’ necessity in the Fay scene and describes the critic as a prayerful, amiable figure. The debate touches prophecy, business, and public perception in a Christian context.

Barney Ross Defeats Manfredo In Ten Rounds

Detroit reports Barney Ross, defending welterweight title, outboxed Fresno challenger Ad Manfredo over ten rounds. Ross, weighing 12 pounds more, controlled the bout and retained the crown as Manfredo failed to press an upset.

Barney Ross Manfredo Detroit Jan Ofisbusy Ross Ad Mantrado Fresno Calif Pattie Nash Champia

Rassling Rassling Ty The Associated Prose

Reported wrestling results with multiple names and outcomes, including matches between Charney Fischer and Tia Mephiele, noting scores like 475 and 220. The fragmented OCR lists several opponents from Bergen and Wisconsin venues, with unclear details on placements and stakes.

Bergen Duaek

Sammy Baugh Resigns Texas Christian Role for Phoenix Coach Post

Sammy Baugh former Texas Christian University star and coach announces appointment as head football coach at Phoenix Union High School in Arizona at an annual salary of 38000. He plans to stay in school until graduation in June and will report in Phoenix shortly before the next school year opens.

Fort Worth Jan Elingi Sam” Baugh Texas Christhan University Baugh Phoenix Ariz Union High School Texas Christian Menter

McCaskill in Ranger Cage Lineup Tonight

Stanley McCaskill, ex court star from Crackenridge High and Westmoorland Junior College, joins San Antonio Junior College Hangers for a 4 p.m. Saturday game against Station Hospital of Fort Sam Houston at Brackenridge Gym.

McCaskill Ranger Cage Stanley McCaskill Crackenridge High School Westmoorland Junior College San Antonio Junior College Sam Houston Brackenridge

Wotzis Appoints Widst Sanenez for 1937 Dragons season

Dragon Batters manager Widst Sanenez is approved by Armindo Moralez of the Dragon Bot ting Co for the 1937 season. Dragons will join the Spanish American baseball league lineup this season.

Widst Sanenez Dragon Armindo Moralez Dragon Botting Company Dragons Tals

Pastor Fights Louis in Ten Round War at Madison Square Garden

Job Pastor, famed for football prowess, challenged Joe Louis in a ten round boxing bout at Madison Square Garden before 16,864 fans. Louis won by decision after Pastor moved well and Lj omitted by judges, with Pastor claiming a possible draw and planning a rematch.

City Cage Playoff Dates Set By Commission

Johnny Dunsmore announces the city basketball playoff dates will be decided by the basket hall commission. Four subdivisions Recreation Commercial Sunday School and Yi M have sent representatives and are ready for the playoff. The commission meets Monday to set schedules.

Johnny Dunsmore The McLear Basket Hall Commission Mondey Sntgiak City Recreation, Commercial Yi M Pisyoff

Daily Double Chart Hoard Trade and Payouts

Daily Double results report payouts and participant names with amounts from Aline Downs Feiday afternoon. Figures show multiple entries including Annie Louise Wonder Rize Mr. Smiles and Thad Whiskarila among others with varied sums such as 1020 dollars and 2819.30 dollars noted.

Whiner Murchfing Aline Downs Pate Cardenas Workiakly Vise Annie Louise Wonder Rize Mr. Smiles Alent Thad Whiskarila Belge

Bed Ready for Pastor as Joe Louis Bout Looms

New York January 2012 Bob Pastor walked to the ring after two unconscious fighters lay on a bed in a smoky Madloon Souare garden dressing room. The crowd, including Postmaster General Farley and Pastor's family, cheered as Pastor, once a New York University gridder, prepared for Joe Louis. Louis fought through a drowsy entrance, while Pastor sought rest after months of training and weighing 179 pounds.

New Yor Job Pastor Max Schmeling Joe Louk New York University Red Grange Pagher Short Ender Lewis Madison Square Garden Touis Louis Pastor Tanuis Jack Dempsey Tommy ‘Giphans Tootracy Shelby Mont Landers Ant John Roxborough Molcasp Owens Owens New York Bob Pastor Souare Garden Joe Louis Jerry Mitchell Urooklyn Jace ‘Kvatvmecil Youngstown Joe Hames A. Farley Titian Black Joy Natie Brown Kansas City Harry Thomas Minneapolis Hlans

Daily Double Race Recap From Alamo Charts Grakmalni Purses

Race summary details a chaotic scramble with hybrid horse names and scrambled notes. It mentions trainers, jockeys, odds, and payouts including a $400 purse and various placements. The passage records late surge by LADY BRIAR and DONNACONA with misconstrued commentary on fractions and times.

SECOND RACE RUSSELL COURSE CLAIMING WINNER

In the second race at Russell Course a claiming event for four year olds and up ran a 2:22 pace with Polynesian-Seas Marine taking the win over Count Cotton. Jockeyship by Gales and Stroub, with Payoffs listed: Hoard Trade $5.00, Count Cotton $5.40, and others.

Texge Stacee Thornton J. Balnton Tiler Liz Neal Heyneldz Brow Atutnels Attaight Mal Tive Sixleentta Ligt Cotton Eacly Fi Jones Mint Oraft

Fourth Race Claiming Result At Local Track

Bulstrode ridden by an apprentice won the fourth race a claiming event for horses four years old and up. Seedy Return pressed the pace before fading while Other Vez held on for another placing as the favorite’s bid collapsed in the stretch. Fast early fractions show a quick 1:33 final time with winners earning purse money and payoffs listed for straight and place bets.

Hscoba High Priestess Fr. Feihner St. Wty Sk Jockes Calvert Rowedy Returo Nanvelas McClachlan Terry Snow Speeay Dow Otte Ves Spervy Tintuhn Seeedy Return Othra Vez

Sixth Race at 11-16 Miles Handicap details and results

Purse 600 pounds for four year olds and up. Genie Pembane driven by G Pelliyer won with 450, second 100, third 35. Golden Fate and Pompos Genie notable in the stretch. Sleepy Head and others in the claiming race, times listed for quarters and final. Mutuels paid: Pompos Genie straight 25.50, show 2.70. Golden Fate show 5.10.

Aid Op Gale Woo G. Pelliyer Finigh Weep St. Ma Ib Gonie B. Smith K. McGregor Golden Fate Addon Bost Lean Wankel Johnson Hale Fockey Jean—J. Johnson Rolden Knight Orr Josephson Tedsul McClellan Pierson Pegg Thornten Dixiconna S. Rodia Parke Trad fField Atazuela Fean Golden Knight Jean Taplily Mutt Gator Stert Gale Poymelion-Honey Cell J. Wood Horne C. Woll Nowack Bohn Gablegram E ‘Y Gray W. Meter J. Spelman Mrs. Tobin Hauer Cagle Creston W. C. Wrant Atrang Saton

Galveston Fans Back Atz and Severeid in Rebuild

Galveston’s baseball revival rests on Sukieatu Atz and Severeid as Fort Worth and San Antonio ties raise fan confidence. Season-ticket demand grows with Roy Koehler praising Severeid, while Hank Severeid must reshape a roster led by Don Gurry and a hopeful rookie crop including Governor and Frink.

Galveston Sukieatu Fort Worth Inti Severeid San Antonio Missions Sarge Ats Tow Severeid Roy J. Koehler Tase Ey Hank Don Gurry Bingamton New York Pennsylvania Gurry Charley Engle Shogo Sehuble Valenti Good Binder Susko Fagan Hitle Macke Busce Severetd Cage Armbrust Anderson Pitzer Bennett Governor Hebel Hossettier Frink Ad Ward

DiMagio Denies Holdout Over Yankees Contract

Dimag dio denies being holdout as contract talks with the New York Yankees stall. Ed Barrows confirms unsigned contract received but refuses to disclose terms. DiMaggio says he has not seen his deal yet and would not sign for under 11 000 dollars, after a 1934 season with 28 homers and 123 RBIs and a 924 batting average.

San Francisco Joe DiMapzio New York ‘Yankees Freherman Ed Barrows Heainess New York DiMaggio Joe Barrows Yankee Yankees Sieldera Imother

Humberto Versus Macias Next in Waikathon Arena Match

Unfinished business between Latin star Juan Humberto and Mexican ape man Gorilla Macias will be settled next Wednesday night at Waikathon arena in an aginich match. Doug Wynolf and Frank Brown also feature in bouts with Al Johnson in a special event.

Juan Humberto Macias Aginich Waikathon Arena Pyometer Harn Coffman Dale Shaw Humberto Blood Makt Ts Mexico Doug Wyscitt Zits Bashara Wynolf Frank Brown al Johnson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Snoopy Sam Erlelin Antony Ripley Spieces George Bissantzchita Faruia Stirfnante Mtn Tuva Garrick- Londen Ore Ise O. R. Fairfax Beatrice Mr. Fairfax O. K Rassling Sammy Baugh Phoenix Wotzis Board Trade Alamo Charts Alamo Howns Priday Irack Muddy Grakmalni Malic Adenia Ronnseona Kid Tb Hoge Gyil Teady Helare-Shandon Donnacona Russell Course Eyelance Barrett Velie Ira Wep.p Ouockey L.barrett Br. Ein Nersets xLilcal O. Whiskarita W. H. Ray Eamns Griffin Handy Bsegare T. Parder I. Adama Wonder J. Wy Ray eige—Kira Christian J. Melolry Louike Teagarden Orkman Strane Grant Eobn Tms TMs _Cardenss—McNorrill 408 a aL us oy BF ADF ae Platt 113.80 Mr. Smites J. McCombs Eli Els Liesl Whick Alrong Rere Whiskarita Sud Torchiva Tame LiteWire Glad Ayres King Rannh Jeenhson Harry’s Strapeon Howell Tedulm Shandon Farm A . B. Neat Parke Furgels Dhaw Blaze Etretch Ina Aad Ami HARP Delre Schway Corrie Weng Dial Adwriter Dimag Ci Itations
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