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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1935

Page

5

Tangled Row 10 Fight Decided By Promoter Scheme

New York July 23 An eccentric boxing tale centers on Joe Jacobs and a plan to reveal the identity of a rival who may meet Max Schmeling in September at the Polo Grounds. Promoters Mike Jatons and others weigh legal troubles, tax issues, and potential Louis Baer clashes as Jacobs pursues a final storytelling exposé.

Navis J. Walsh New York Joe Jacobs Collect Max Schmelie Polo Grounds Joseph Soming Hariyard la Cable Colect Schmeling Joe Louis Sclineting Micet May Baer Cable Garden Mike Jatons Madison Square Garden Baer Mike Louis Nat

Lockhart and Luling Ball Series Evened

Lockhart All Stars beat Luling Red and Whites to even the five game series at two games each. Scoring details include hits by Mack, Bownds, Langley, and Vinyard with pitching contributions from Forshagen, Wright, and Vallitura. Stolen bases credited to Langley, McBridg, and Bownds. numerous players named in a full box score style recap.

Luling Lockhart ALL Sunda Tutling Abaloa AL HO Lansli Bownd Manderc I Sgi Kei Forshas Farr Mricht Langley McBridg Env Bownds Vinyard Foyshax Wright Porshhe Fr Forshagen Basra Speuck Porenice Fy Wrisst Wmpinsy W. Vatn Eurare

Cawthon Centennial Committee Member Appointment

ELDBROCK Texas July 22 Pete W Cawthon director of athletics at Texas Technological College named to the athletic events committee of the Texas Centennial center expo The committee includes business leaders and athletics club managers W J Hiteelberger of Dada is chairman Fort Smith Ark July 23 Tommy Freeman of Hot Springs wins by technical knockout over Reno Nev for middleweight world title chances in Las Vegas event

Eldbrock Texas Pete W. Cawthon Texas Technological Coljevs Texas Centennial Centre W. J. Hiteelberger Dada Freeman Fort Smith Ark Tommy Hot Springs Campaigiig Af Reno Nev

TRE ROAN TO RU The Chinese Bactern Railway Buil by Russia

Yesterday's Explanations recount the Chinese Eastern railway 1600 miles long built by Russia across Manchuria to link Sitetia with Vladivostock cost 400 million gold rubies and sparked labor unrest that helped topple the Chinese empire. The line fueled Russo Japanese conflict and the 1904 war ending in Russia’s defeat. The railway’s sale to Manchukuo for 120000 yen equals about 35 million dollars. Tomorrow’s feature previews the most memorable spy in the World War.

Manchuria Sitetia Russia Japan Chinese Eastern Railway Manehokuo

Root Receives Recognition for Fine Relief Work

Chicago scene notes Charley Root on relief pitching with the Cubs, highlighting a strong performance against the Giants and a standout season midway through 1934. It recalls his comeback from doubts about a contract and his role as bullpen backbone, detailing his 22 games and winloss tally along with past struggles and current form. Also reports Dallas women golfers gathering for the Texas Women’s Golf Association event with local participation.

Root Cubs Chicago Nim

National Ripley Believe It or Not Contest Opens

The Light announces a national Believe It or Not contest open to all readers. Entry forms and rules detail submitting stills or text on one side of paper, deadline midnight August 4, and three grand prize winners chosen by Mr Ripley with travel to Hollywood.

Ripley National Robert B. Ripley Thor Mollywond Percens Tisein Ripter Winselt Yaide Wollywood Calif Amer- Jean Minas WN Dake San Diego Exposition Comestant Lfice

That Matman Here Again At Walkethon Arena Card

The Walkethon arena hosts a stacked triple header featuring Leo Sivagr nicknamed Daniel Boone with manager Art Mond. Al Sparks of the Denver Bearkat returns weighing heavier as co headliner with Savage. Other bouts include Billy Edgands vs Ed C Streaghers White and Doeter Sarpelis vs Jake Patbercon, plus Alabama football tie ins.

Walkethon Arena Leo Daniel Boone Sivagr Hill-Billy Kentucky Art Mond Lia Harry Coffman al Sparks Denver Billy Edgands Kart Garpel Ed C Streaghers White Doeter Sarpelis Jake Patbercon Walte Alabama Johnny Mack Brow Pooley Kubert Sam Bowdoin Crimson Tide

Racing Notes Copyt 1035 and Arlington Park races

Racing notes report fast times at Arlington Park where 11 runners challenged champions. Clang equalled Roseben’s world record for seven furlongs, 1 22. Myr Hewood posted 1 09 25 for one-fifth of a mile off the American record set by Tron Mage at Juarez in 1914. A two mile distance is being planned by Racing Secretary Frank J. Bryan to attract entries. Omaha defeated to go in the Travers while Black Helen may race at Matema in a yearling filly stake. Bob Atullh sent Breokmeade stable to Saratoga for the August meeting. Lynch wins pro am at Texas golf event in Fort Worth with George Morgan and ix Mh Krigu.

Treas Arlington Park Roseben B._ Combs MyrHewood Tron Mage Juarez

Omaha Against Discovery In Chicago Horse Race Talk

Chicago July 32 Alfred G Vanderbilt four year old Star Dinovery at 155 pounds for Arlington handicap Saturday Omaha champion of the five year olds drawn 118 Monday but decision pending. Trainer Fitzsimmons says weight satisfactory but owner William Woodward in Europe. if no word Omaha may ship to Marstoga Wednesday. Discovery may be shipped from Suffolk Downs to Arlington Park.

Chicago Alfred G Vanderbilt Dinovery Omaha Fitzsimmons William Woodward Europe Gallant Fox Marstoga Woodward Discovery Suffolk Downs Arlington Park

Major AA Playoffs In San Pedro Park Fixtures

The schedule lists Diamond No.3 A division playoffs at San Pedro Park with key matchups including San Antonio Livni Vdry versus Ramo Fihance and Nash Ty ors against Ivory-Black Cabs, plus other games in the Alamo Finance and Liberty Drugs series. Nance's Pharmacy beat Union to push the Major AA division into the second round, led by Eddie Howe’s hot at bat and Meissner’s pitching as Liberty Drugs edged Alamo Jewelry.

San Pedro Park Diamond No Aioe San Antonio Livni Ramo Fihance Nash Tyors Va Ivory-Black Cabs Nash ‘Tai Jors San Antonio Laundry Alamo Finance Thamond Canoid Metexer San Antouis Janikeith Camanerce Wen Alamo Jewelry Liberty Drugs Qat Nance Union Alamo Jewelers San Pedro Parx Unionw Eddie Howe Cutiieraie Fray Nance Pharmacy Union 23 Richard Hasse Venton Renz Draper Baldy Sir Larnin Hans Outteteide Hesse Triplex Frey F. Woltshobl

Foreign Director Eyeing American Oil Picture Debut

Los Angeles July 7 foreign directors chase American film success. Fritz Lang, an acclaimed UPA director, to debut in a high profile project about oil wells featuring Robert Montgomery. Industry chatter highlights Zanuck and Warners backed efforts, with stars like Dick Powell, Mary Astor, and John Wayne appearing in upcoming spots guiding market appeal across major studios.

Los Angeles Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Fritz Tang James Warner Bellah Mr. Lang Lang UPA Robert Montgomery Bob Europe Connecticut

Texas League Boxes BUCS and BUPES Split Again

In a mixed Texas League card, Galveston Houston ABHO and related line scores show a split between BUCS and BUPES. Key players include Padgett, Caldwell, McLeod, Keane, and Thomas, with runs credited to Engllan, Padgett, and others. Umpires Colfer and Batlantant, a 2:30 time, and Houston’s tight finish mark the day’s action.

BUCS BUPES Galvestux Houston Abho A - Ablelo Thomase Tekuckip Brach'np Gay Fostom Houston Methiod Smith Thomas Tung Caldwell Pad- Retz McLeod Kra Enalis Auceifice Mueller Fata Balla Yakuckl Brachten Tates Keane Jakuckl Pippen Brach Wilet Cyengrea Rings Ty" Jakuckl Flih Jy Bracheen Nuna Bracheen Pingen Bacr Gals Warton Hauaton Pimpires Colfer Esconame Galventon Honizon Abiloa Ateilolal Toinet Ee Musker Calavdh Padgettio Boltths Sanderarl Wise Ua Mgtep Bane Thamas Ality Pam Se Tolals BF Ai Vanin Calvestan Horone Jivuston Wee Murer Padgett McGee Tadgett Engllan Yarren Rizzo Medthee Mosthee McLands Smith Vigilan Ma@hee McGhee Waste Quuck White Bates Galveston Touston Bullantant

Arlington Downs set to host Turf races in Texas

Arlington Downs officials expect a Texas fall meeting featuring Discovery and Omaha. B Paul Waggoner visited Suffolks Downs and said Alfred G Vanderbilt pledged Discovery would race in Texas. Arlington manager Trav Daniel and publicity chief Burmester plan a New York trip before Saratoga. Texas sportsmen guests of Charles F Agums at Suffolk Downs.

Hoston Mays Texas Omaha Discovery Arelington Downs B. Paul Waggoner Areington Downs Suffele Downs Alfred Gwyne Vanderbilt Arington ‘Downs Lone Star State Chicago Waggoner

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