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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1936

Page

2

Tigers extend losing streak into seven straight

The Tigers won 9-8 over the St. Louis Browns pulling ahead in the standings as Charley Gehringer and Elden Auker led a reshaped attack. Roxie Layton started for Detroit, delivering seven solid innings while Schooley Rowe rested. Other games saw Chicago White Sox edge the Indians 6-5 and the Senators fall to the Philadelphia Phillies.

St. Louis Browns Charley Gehringes Schoakey Rowe Elden Auker Tommy Bridges Tigers Roxie Brownies Chicago White Sox Indians Boston Red Sox Valo Ghelini Grendas Yankees Senators Philadelphia

Baseball Leaders and Pitchers in Midseason Standings

A July report lists key hitters and pitchers across the National and American Leagues. Gehringer leads the Tigers with a near 300 average, while Meantime Gehringer and Sullivan boost the Tigers. The Yankees' Bill Dickey and DiMaggio pace among catchers and infielders. Ruth, Foxx, and other stars show movement as midseason pressure rises.

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Walsh Jr Cleared for Germany Olympic Trip

Christy Walsh Jr and his father Christy Walsh Sr were granted court approval to take the one year old son to the Olympic games in Germany. Walsh Sr who heads a three-sport syndicate faced opposition from his estranged wife who argued the trip would harm the boy’s health. The court upheld the original order and denied modification.

Christy Walsh Jr O.K Los Angeles Christy Walsh Sr 3 Sports Christy Jr Germany Walsh Berlin Iil Rave

Am evidence incomplete sports item with scattered names

Fragmentary baseball brief lists players Fries Reautts Deryoly FSi Lee and Chicaze five to three in a partial score. Mentions Cleveland Washington at Philadelphia and only three games scheduled with Tasvenpary Jons City S e.

Fries Reautts Deryoly Lee Chicaze Cleveland Wachingtan Phiadelwhla Tain Antes

L A Boy Wins In Oklahoma Golf Championship

Fourteen year old Joe Moore Jr of San Antonio Texas won the Western junior open golf tournament in Oklahoma City. Tram South Texas defeated Andy Anderson in the final match 2 up over 18 holes. In the semifinal Tommy Tufts Oklahoma City and May Watson Kansas City faced each other after Watson defeated Dick Prine Wichita.

Oklahoma Ory Joe Moore Jr San Antonio Vex Tndey Younpester Tex Conserver Wichita Kan Watson Vary Dick Prine Pridar

Parker and Harris reach Kentucky state semis in tense opens

In Louisville on July 4, four players Parker Vernon Harris McDiarmid Hines advanced to the Kentucky state tennis semifinals after decisive early rounds. Parker defeated Vernon John 6 1 4 5 and faces Harris who ousted Frank Guernsey. McDiarmid beat Ernest Sutter 6 3 6 4 and meets Mik Hines in the next round.

Louisville Trankie Parker Charles Harris John McDiarmid Wilmer Hines Lefay Tment Parker Spring Lake N. A Vernom John California Harris West Tulane University Mik Hines Los Angeles Lane Simons

Untitled Old Sports Schedule Fragment

Partial OCR shows multiple city matchups and doubleheaders across baseball or basketball, listing teams such as Dallas Oklahoma City Chicago Boston New York Philadelphia and others. The text is garbled with misspellings and unreadable names, but indicates weekend play with several doubleheaders and interstate games.

Boston New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Chicago St. Louiz Cincinnati

Free-for-All Enlivens Rattlesnake Derby Test

CARLSBAD New Mexico July 41m. Whitney Peso is the fastest in the rattlesnake derby series at the Royal Wyoming track. The inaugural event yesterday saw Diamond backed Bells worm win as the main sensation, with debates over pace and fairness. Jack Chaney of El Paso backed Peso and predicted a repeat performance despite rough starting conditions.

Carlsbad N.v Cehent Toyal Yehkles Statter

Finals in City Tennis Meet Set for Sunday

A full day of jelly tournament tennis at the San Antonio Country Club aims to crown champions in all divisions on Sunday. George Dullisjp, defending men’s state champion, advanced to the semis with a 6-2 6-2 win over Jimmy Charlis. Mrs Mitchell emerged as favorite in women’s singles after a 6-2 6-4 upset of Mary O’Brien. Ann Evalis defeated Lois Campbell 7-5 4-8 3-? in a three hour match. Manhoff upset Luke Hivr 7-6 5-2 in the junior division.

San Antonio Country Club George Dullisjp Champioin Stntes Jimmy Charlis Pektay M. Mitchell Lehanpien Philippine Islands Heracle Mary O'Brien Mrs. Mitchett Ann Evalis Wassi Ty Himt Lois Campbell Tenis Manhoff Luke Hi Vr Jenior

Unclear historical match results with scattered names

Fragmentary OCR lists several tennis or table events with names Chellis Manuele Davis Sengles Mitchell Campbell Yoonu Kanpmane Yancey and others. Many readable items appear inconsistent or garbled, preventing clear outcomes or dates from being established.

Bowling Merchants Puspiy Lean and the Final Pair Viers

A chaotic notice recounts bowling league results with names like Baker, Paige, and Symons Hyweni, detailing scores and match outcomes across multiple clubs. It notes Milam Chevrolet, Jener, Marbach, and Turner teams, with high scores and shifts in leading standings amid repeated references to local venues and players.

Puspiy Lean Blaly Boor Crener Techbnok's Baker Paige Brawn Sagflerie Sau Borsen's Creamery Ting Milam Chevrollet Bcores Hanry Cyimsingfr Nunnelly Symons Hyweni Binko Palace Jori Pickard Piace Bor Cummina Tenlit Jener Stame Richhook Bagino Kine Hautier Drether Gosting Bay Ware

Olympic diving places filled in Chicago trials

July 4 report from Buynham Park shows United States divers advancing to semifinals in Olympic trials. Dick Degener of Detroit lived up to expectations in springboard, while Al Greene of Chicago and Marshall Wayne of Miami placed second and third in platform and diving events with notable scores. Water polo semifinals set for Saturday with top teams competing for final berths.

Chicago United States Inteenet Olympia Buynham Park Lagoon Dick Degener Detroit Shres al Greene Marshall Wayne Miami Fla Olympic Club San Francisco New York A. C Illinois A. G Los Angeles

New Coaches for Colorado Miners

Colorado School of Mines announces two coaching changes. Elwart Romney resigns as basketball coach at Western State College to take the Mines cage coaching post. Steve Itsekul, ex University of Nebraska and Boston Professional League player, is signed as football line coach.

Colorado Miners Golden Golo Colorado School of Miner M. F. Coolbaugh Elwart Romney Western State College Guanisan Steve Itekul University of Nebraska Boston Romney Brigham Young University Albert Red") White

Milford wrestler wins in hard fought heavyweight bout

The Associated Press report from Milford, Connecticut notes Jack Donovan of Boston defeats George in a heavyweight match amid a crowded Detroit and Brooklyn wrestling card. Talysio, Waash, and Hying are mentioned in vague context with 112 minutes claimed as a match length.

Associated Pres Milford Jack Donovan Boston George California Detroit Dave South Werly Brooklyn Waanhorn Seattle Waah Ubree

All Stars Draft To Be Announced Sunday

Advisory committee across Dallas Oklahoma City Tulsa and Galveston met to canvass fan balloting for all star teams to be announced July 25. About 26 000 votes were cast with 22 000 in the northern division and 17 000 in the southern. A tie for utility outfield in the north led to selecting YW over 17 players.

Dallas Sparta Fesim Oklahoma City Tulsa Fork Worth Galveston San Antonio

115 Women in Track Events at National Meet

Providence RT reports the national AAU senior track and field championship opened with 115 women competing across all sections. Six events will crown Olympic team contenders, led by Helen Stephens who shifts focus to three throws while Rena MacDonald aims to challenge. Notables include Simone Schaller Evelyn Ruth Hull Nan Gindele and Sam Anette Rogers, with strong ties to 1928 and 1932 Olympic squads.

Providence Helen Etephans Fulton Defaunh Sam Anhette Rogers Chicago United States

Corps Polo Team Plans Invasion of Houston

Maj. Gen. Frank Parker's Eighth Corps area headquarters polo team prepares for an invasion of Houston and will meet the San Antonio Freebooters in a gate at 4 oclock Sunday afternoon at Harbordield.

Frank Parker Eighth Corps Houston San Antonin

McLeod HIt s Giants: Buffs Beat Galveston

Galveston defeats Houston 4 to 3 as McLeod hits drive and James adds a two bagger scoring Moore. Gibbs pitched 10 1 3 innings with Beals and Fowler logging runs amid a late rally and arguing in the dugout.

Galveston Ka Bm Houston Young Tom McLeod James Moore Joe Gibbs Dues Frank Timpire Fowler Tai Emach Abi Fune Vallet Martin Watwood Stein Binder Jonuaré Wwoboseits Riza Sears Staten Candle Jonaard

Rough tactics loom in Walkathor wrestling event

Wrestlers prepare for a rough math themed card at Walkathor arena next Wednesday night. Cowboy Luttall faces Karl Davis amid heated rivalry as fans expect fireworks. Tiger Dawn Hindu returns to semi finals against George Cochrane after last week’s draw with Rolland Kirchmeyer. Cocktame wrestles in his first match in over a year with Hearne Texas’s title holder. Dr Karl Sarpalts comes back to take on Kirchmeyer in a one fall match after months away.

Cowboy Luttall Karl Davis Davis Tiger Dawn George Cochrane Rolland Kirchmeyer Cocktame Hearne Texas Karl Sarpalts Kirchmeyer

Missions Play Twin Bill At Galveston

The San Antonio Missions split a Fourth of July doubleheader in Galveston against the Pirates, after a wild victory over Beaumont the day before. Debuting power from Harshang and Bettencourt, Rhein, and Garrs powered a Missions outburst with late scoring. Munscrief and Ware held the Ex-Porters at bay as Galveston added two more late runs to seal the win.

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Trish Sweepstakes Tickets Confiscated Raid Uncovers Million Dollar Plant

New York July 4 agents raided what officials call the largest distribution plant of genuine Trish sweepstakes tickets in the United States. Several million dollars worth of tickets bound for Newsarket were seized. Post Office inspectors, after a month of preparation, arrested eight men and two women in connection with the operation.

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