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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1936

Page

2

Newark wrestler Levin wins world heavyweight title disqualification

New Jersey wrestler Dave Levin, listed as 492 pounds, won the world heavyweight title when Ali Baba of Detroit was disqualified by Referee Frank Sinhora after Levin was kicked in the groin. Levin, acting as a substitute, ended the bout after 21 minutes and was hospitalized with pelvis injuries deemed good by doctors. X rays to confirm pelvis damage were planned.

Newark Dave Levin Jastinea Ali Baba Detroit Frank Sinhora Paterson Levin Jamaica Shetter Levin

In State Tennis Finals Face Longhorn Duo Challenge

At Waco on June date uncertain, top Texas Longhorns Gor Pease of San Antonio and Lindsay Franklin of Topeka led the Southwest Conference champions toward victory. Dallas veteran Tiste Adowe teamed with John Farr to win a four setter over Pease in doubles, while Carl Smalley of Palestine and Moulton Fincher of Abilene with Jack Wallace of Los Angeles won the junior doubles title.

Waco University of Texas Souad Tinals Gorflim Pease San Antonio Linsay Franklin Topeka Kan Longhorn Tiste Adowe John Farr Dallas Rom Pease Carl Smalley Palestine Adone Ed Baizfield Chester Grangilte Austin Ive

Texas Ssee shotgun tourney opens with world record claim

Ed Lid say Paris Texas pro aims to lead a new world order as the Texas Ssee association tour opens. Lindsay led the opening program with impressive scores, setting a claimed 299 consecutive birds record from 1931 Far Southwest matches. High amateur was Billy Clayton of Colvin Oxia though not eligible for state honors. Four Texas entrants tied with a Los Angeles rival for second, including W G Duncan D W Conway Lee Welland Johnny Lawborn Tyler and Don Morrison Los Angeles. Bobby Batsell Brownsville led the field with 67 of 75 in the avi-sion while Mrs A Young Houston topped the women with 68 and faced rival Mrs BC Stovall Grahem who had 52.

FL Paso Ed Lidsay Paris Texas Lindsay Billy Clayton Colvin Oxia Houston Stovall Grahem

Local Track Meet Results From New Jersey Meet

At Allentown and nearby towns results show multiple weight and sprint events. Athletes such as Dan Sonnenberg and Ralph Garibaldi posted strong marks with scores around 200 to 353 in listed weights and distances across New Jersey venues including North Bergen and Hanover.

Avfordsted Press Newath N.J Dave Lugin Tamaica Noy Son Qver Ali Baba Drigoll Allentown Dan Gus Sonnenberg Hostun Raiph Garibaldi St. Louis North Bergen WN. T Liltin Woilt Colorado Wank Harper Hanover

Fight Results From Associated Meet Include Wins and Outpoints

The report lists several boxing outcomes with fighters from locations such as Bellywood, Cleveland, and San Diego. Notable results include Bellywood’s Carmen Barch outpointing Swete Berg Fung in San Diego and Hane Hankinson defeating Lee Saw Sold 980 in Akron. Other lines reference regional scores and boxers, followed by brief mentions of weathered league games and a classifieds tease for room listings.

Trent Bellywood Calif Carmen Barch Cleveland Swete Berg Fung San Diego Hane Hankinson Akron Ohio Lee St. Fay

Dallas golfers reach all Dallas final in Texas Golf tourney

The 50th annual Texas Golf Association championship at San Antonio Country Club featured Texas junior champion Clark Schumacher facing Bill Skeeters from Tenison Park in a Dallas dominated final. Skeeters upset Behrmacher and defeated Reynolds Stith to reach the final, while Schumacher, a former junior champion, battled past top rivals including Todd and Schriever in a tense 16 hole morning match play.

Clark Nealon Don Schumacher Glen Lakes Dallas Bill Skeeters Tenison Park Muhicipad Miso Fh Daas San Antonio Country Club Hirtieth Schumacher Texas Skeeters Smithton Methodist Senmacher All-Dallas Hany ‘Todd W.R Shorty") Long Austin Reynolds Smith Walgerry Bernhard Lehriever North Texans Gus Moreland Jimmy MacGonagill Todd Smith Gi Appleby East Texas Schnever Shorty Long Strievers Schriever Keaters O'ita Watts Behrmacher Hack Reynolds Stith Os Walker

Quarterfinal Golf Results From Texas Scramble

Tournament reports mixed results across flights with players from Dallas San Antonio and Corpus Christi advancing. Notable wins include Corpas and Schilver defeating opponents 4 and 6 and 4 and 3 while Schumischer beat Todd in 26 holes. several first and second flights list matches with scores and opponents across Fort Worth Dallas and San Antonio.

Aamronspe Fligut Ard Schilever Dallas Fietuatea Ns Corpas’ Christi Sharty Tong Ateynolda Anit SB Strue Williford San Antonio Don Schumischer Harry Todd

Championship Flights and Consolations Golf Results

In the semifinals Deeters defeated Sotrlever and Schirenicher beat Smith three and two. Marlin defeated Gorles in the PIBST flight while Harlan edged up 19. Miller defeated Keith. Alvarez beat Wigley five and two. In Championship Consolation Sherrill beat Hatotian one up. Gross beat Alan four and two while Ramsey beat Allen two and two. Wedlington beat Rice one up. In Record Flight Consolation Brisea ousted Lawhorn two up. Schall defeated Belange six and five. Sanon Flight Gharies Scheciner Za Antohie defeated Horace Gooch of San Antonio two and two. Catt TE Howard of San Antonio defeated Alex Welle of Compe Christi seven and five.

SANON Gharies Scheciner Za Antohie Horace Gooch San Antonio Catt TE Howard Alex Welle Compe Christi

Golf trophy delayed by Texas Golf Association vote

The Texas Golf Association will delay awarding its 1937 tournament title until a July 19 meeting of the executive committee at Brockholmen Country Club in Dallas. At the Fort Antonio Country Club annual meeting, four tournament sites and an officer election were also postponed. Austin Country Club Colonial Country Club Fort Worth River Oaks Country Club Houston have entered bids for the event.

Texas Galf Association Brockholien Dallas Fort Antonio Austin Country Club Colonial Country Club Fort, Worth River Oaks Houston

Rain Delays Polo Match In International Series

Hurlingham officials postpone the second match of the international polo series between America and England to June 20 due to rain. America won the first match 10 to 0 as they defend the cup.

Murlingham Club Eng

Eunice Dean and Evangeline McLennan Win Southern Women Doubles

Eunice Dean of San Antonio and Evangeline McLennan of Decatur defeated Mrs. Lila Porter of Mobile and Fesyl Lewis of Nashville six six to win the Southern women's doubles title in Memphis. Dean meets Porter in the singles final today.

Memphis Tuin Eunice Dean San Antonio Tex Evangeline McLennan Decatur Als Lila Porter Mobile Ala Fesyl Lewis Nashville Miss Dean Miss Porter

Golf meet advances players through tight 20 hole battles

The round featured multiple 20 hole matches with Schriever beating Ward 6 and 5 and Schumacher needing 20 holes to best Todd. Smith struggled late with three putts on the thirteenth and sixteenth while others rode hot stretches including a 60 foot approach for a birdie and a long par salvaging wins.

Senmacher BeAviacher Smith Honntiss Box Schriever Milton Ward Gocpus Christi Municipal Lava Par Gelf Spprnach Inder Schreyer Skeeters Enmith Hack Waliford Iar Lowe Schumacher Todd Dan Mel Gonagill

Coast Trials At Stanford Draw 112 Athletes

Palo Alto California June 13 1 A regional track trials at Stanford drew 112 athletes from clubs and smaller colleges seeking spots for semi finals in Los Angeles June 26 27 Contenders include Ben Fastman Bob Lark Mottrem Durts Pollock Williams Welershauser Deay Levy and others in events across distances Javelin and discus also featured King Mackerel running reports from Fort Isabel note broader fishing success with large catches daily.

Palo Alto Calif United States Stanford University Los Angeles Ben Fastman Bob Lark John Mottrem Gorden Durts San Francisco Marsus Pollock Archie Williams University of California Jack Welershauser Ray Deay Phil Levy Stanford Bob Farke University of Oregon Williams Eastitan Billy MclCundy Cole Clark Fresno Unisveer Parke Rowland Mottram Dunn Levy

Detroit Derby List Led by Rushaway

Detroit, June 13. Rushaway the brow horse already has captured three derbies and dominates a field of eight entries for the third running of the $25,000 Added Detroit derby. Impost at 123 pounds, top contender to extend turf history with a fourth Derby win. Jockeys and entries include Split Second with 114 pounds, Holyrood and Sparta, and various Whitney and Vanderbilt stable connections. The race is over a mile and three sixteenths.

Detroit Rush- Away Tarn Whinev King Janehily Max Hirsch Valuey Bold Venture Fm Hanford Split Holyrood Sparta William Smoky Bauders Omaha Tallerdemallon Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney Raymond Sonny”) Workman Whitney Stables Ph Roberts Tughoat Frank Flag Cadet Norman Heytangas Thums Czbanizs J. Shirley Riley Cavalcade In

Furniture Golfers Go to San Marcos

The San Antonio Furniture Men’s Golf Association hosts its monthly handicap tournament in San Marcos on Sunday with nine pairings listed by time. Players include Lloyd Darby, Leroy Schwarty-Kopf, Roy Jones, Paul Newman, and others across multiple start times. unlisted golfers will be paired at the ice in Say Marcoe.

San Marcos San Antonio Lloyd Darby Leroy Schwarty- Kopf Roy Jones Paul Newman Lester Hill Leo Toudouze Henry Rogers Grice Chaney Milton Karatkin Foussome Jack Lowrey A. L. Lawrence C. J. Gran George Fake Gordon Robertson Hal George LR. Atkins Terry Ha Otto Wertheim A. Wheeler Clarence Crossett George Faber Aml Gasithers Tuck Ticker John Irwin Bill Smallgoar Benard Kavotkin Henry Alterman Tony Polafax Gordon Pipkin AL Meade Newton Johnson B. J. Bermin CH. Burleson L. R. Amos Jatin Gerent Dempsey Berryhill Carl DeTiard Say Maroce

Softball Recreation League Divisions Report

In the Union Division, Harlandele Blenks leads with seven hits and seven runs, while Gunter Hotel posts seven runs and seven hits. A Division features Swift and Company and Missturi Pasitie in key matchups. The Pace notes an exhibition and schedules for the Permian Basin League with matchups including Texon, Wink, Crane, and Drona.

Cluy Recreation Leagup Union Hilar Harlandele Hi Gunter Hotel Sbong Prietic Callee Rim Monte Carlo Louis Ban Antonig pleCames Af Teson Araan al Wink al Crane Basedai If Starding Rane Wink & Tena WRN McCante Maes

Manero shares 70 to lead in General Brock golf event

Tony Manero of Greensboro tied for the lead at 70 after 36 holes at the General Brock tournament in Fonthill Ontario. Craig Wood Zell Eaton and Rod Munday share the top spots with 145 to 148 totals, while Byron Nelson sits two back at 146. Other contenders include Ralph Guidah Paul Jorles Stan Hore Bil Kerr and Gene Kulies.

Fonthild Ontaro Tony Manero Greensboro N.C Brock Toby Craig Wood New York Zell Eaton Oklahoma City Wood Rod Munday Santa Rosa Calif Eaton Byron Nelson Young Ridgewood N. J. Pro Ralph Guidah St. Louis Paul Jorles Whittier Stan Hore Ottawa Bil Kerr Toronto Munday Gene Kulies Nottistown Ad Bobby Burne Mortrem

Mungo Rejoins Brooklyn Dodgers After Standstill

New York June 1 Ingo Mungo star right hander for the rebellious Brooklyn Dodgers returned with club officials after leaving the team to rejoin. He met with James Mulvey president and both declined to reveal details of their talks. The $200 fine for deserting the Pittsburgh game remained unresolved. Mulvey said Mungo would not be traded. Regardless, Mungo must win back teammates who accused him of poor support while the club showed his earlier mound struggles.

New York Yan Lingle Mungo Brooklyn Dodgers Pexico Dn Cinemnonti James Mulvey Mungo Pittsburgh Mulvey Apy Varent Alm Munga

Racing Stars in Goshen 100 Mile Championship

Goshen New York June 13 top automotive racers enter the 100 mile national championship. Notables include Lou Meyer winner at Indianapolis Decoration Day Ted Harnhe runner up Kelly Fetillo Roc McKenzie third place car. The field will be cut to 14 fastest. entrants include Bill Cummings Babe Brapp and Tex Mays with regional titles.

Goshen N.Y Lou Meyer Indianapolis Speedway Ted Harn Kelly Fetillo Roc McKenzie Bill Cummings Indianapolis Babe Brapp Los Angeles Tex Mays Glendale Galit

Baseball Weeklies Crown Top Players In Major League Leaders

New York May Manager Bill Terry of the Giants led a parade amid week performances by top sluggers and stars. Billy Avila of the Indians hit in seven of 16 plate appearances while Art Ditto and Gehrig topped American League and national league stat lines with hits runs and RBIs. Gehrig and Gehringer led multiple categories with high averages and power hitting as leaders across leagues.

New York Bill Terry New York Glante Atera Ntg Billy Aullivas Cleveland Indians Terry Associated Press Leag Battine—Sullivan Indians Gehrig Yankees Rays Gehringer Tigers Muns Goslin Foxx Red Sox Tigerz Hoffe Yankens Injes Clitt Browns Hometung Fox Trosky Powell Senators Filet Waste Sox Throve Hind Sox Sorrell Tizers Ma’ Jone National Gue S. Martin Cardinals Moore Shilies Tuns F Martin Vaughan Pirates Runa Altein Medwick Ott Giants Hitz— Jordan Bots Herman Cubs Merwink Rdinals Caiailli Phil Hea Wises Goodigan Reds Monya Mites Tasea J. Martin Saar Cardinals Galan Pilching J. Denn Carteton Cui Hollingsworth

Unclear Weekend Games Card for Dallas and Fort Worth

The readable lines list scattered matchups including Dallas at San Astonio and Fort Worth at Beaugiant with Oklahoma City at Galveston and Twise at Houston. Some entries repeat or appear garbled for Sunday and Monday play with venues like San Antonin and Heamions.

Dades New Vi Boston Clever Tulsa Tenet Oklahoma Washington Antonio Galveston Fort Worth Dallas San Antonio Oklahoma City New York Detroit Houston Walsa Washuretoh Chicago Louis San Astonio Beaugiant Twise San Antonin Heamions Oklahomas City Tulsh

American League Baseball Schedule Fragment

Fragmentary listing shows games and matchups across the American League with teams such as Washington Boston New York Philadelphia Chicago Cleveland and others. The text includes dated references and partial locations suggesting a season schedule or results not fully readable.

National League Results and Player Mentions Briefly Noted

The page lists scattered NL results and player names including Perday Mesurts Pittsphreh and Sam Dean, with references to Boston and Philadelphia schedules. Additional lines mention various players such as Osborne, Ras, Kies, Herschberger, and Brucker, plus team notes and associations.

Sam Dean Sale Ballerice Bargett Osborne Ras Her Olds Cowan, Reid Ant Kies Herschberger Angell Sprint N' Seam Bott Tarint Portland Sacramento Annons Pesedel An Brucker

Cubs Start Early Drive Toward 1935 Contention

The Cubs ride a nine game winning streak and sit near the NL lead as they outpace the Red Sox and Bees. Tex Carleton’s eight hit game propelled Chicago to an 17 to 1 victory, while Rip Collins homered to lift the Phillies past Pittsburgh. The Pirates, Dodgers, and Indians also push the pennant race.

St. Louis Avery Chicago Cubs Cubs Boston Bees Tex Carleton Treainin Brat Place Red Sox Cleveland Indians He Seystors Burk Newssomn White Sox

Mangan Accepts Cornell Track Coach Post

ITHACA New York June 13 One of America's outstanding milers Mangan resigned amateur status to accept an assistant track coach position at Cornell University. He holds the American 880 yard record at 1 50 1 4 and was touted with Glenn Cunningham and Geille Veneke as Berlin Games prospects.

Ithaca Doe Mangan America Cornell University Mangan Glenn Cunningham Geile Veneke

Four Stars Remain in Valley's Tennis Championship

Kansas City dispatch reports two California players among four top contenders in the Missouri Valley men's singles. Top seed Wilmer Hines of Los Angeles faces Harris Coggeshall of Des Moines in a bracket advancing toward a likely semifinal clash with Geer of El Paso or Robert Fines, both listed from nearby towns, as the tournament moves toward finals.

Kansas City California Latte Rockbilt Wilmer Hines Los Angeles Harris Coggeshall Des Moines Geer Ball el Paso Robert Fines Townsinance Hines

Major Heroes Dy the Associated Preup and Eleventh Inning Win

The article reports Aly Collins delivering a late eleventh inning homer to beat the Phillies 3-2 for Major Heroes Dy the Associated Preup. Buck Newsom features in the Senators shutout of the White Sox, with five hits. Fred Seholte drives in a run in a Pirates win over the Giants. Tex Carleton and Beeston recorded five RBIs as Carleton held OTF late. In Wilmington Delaware, Dorothy Workman defeats Marlonez Jessup to win the Delaware state grass court tennis title in Friday's final Striped with 6-4 6-4.

Aly Collins Phillies Buck Newsom Senators White Sox Fred Seholte Pirates Giants Tex Carleton Cuhesler Carleton Beeston OTF Wilmington Del Satie Dorothy Workman Los Angeles Marlonez Jessup

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