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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1935

Page

2

Mile of Century at Princeton Tests World Record Chance

Princeton hosts the second annual Invitation Track and Field Meet with the Mile of Century shaping as a record bid. Glenn Cunningham, Jack Lovelock, Bill Bentham, Gene Venakge, Joe Mulgar, and Glen Dawson headline a star field as favorites chase the 4:06.0 mark in a crowd of about 59,000 expected at the venue. Owens targets more world marks in Los Angeles facing strong U S rivals in sprints hurdles and jumps.

Princeton N. J Glenn Gunningham Jack Lovelock New Zealand England Ruy Bill Bentham Gene i W Venakge Pennsylvania Joe Mulgar Carnell Glen Dawson Taka Okla Steader ‘Lovelock Wilt Cunningham Los Angeles Bonthron Canning Mangan Austaces Tangle Aho Dh Band Keith Bron Yale Big Graber Southern Cablifounts Glenn Sists Owens Jesse Owens Marks Trey California Troy Ohio State Foy Draper George Anders Wil Eddie Hall

Father of the American Navy Barry Captains Lexington

A historical note honors Joby Barry known as the father of the American Navy. It details his Irish origins, service to the Continental Congress starting October 13, and his roles as first captain of the Lexington and commander of the Alliance. The piece notes his participation in key battles, the 1776 Lexington fight and the last shot of the Revolution, plus his recognition in Navy records. It mentions a postwar offer he rejected and a public notice about a reader’s reply.

Joby Barry Yallysampson Ireland Philadelphia Continental Congress Congress Saliy Lexington Ender Edward Aiso Sybille Barry Navy Department

Malformed OCR sports results fragment with multiple names

Incomplete AP box score style clash shows scattered names and places including Philadelphia Des Moines and Dallas with torn words and unclear outcomes. It mentions a Tels and Zaharis with a backstory line about a veteran named Lewis and a crown of 21,000, but details are garbled and not recoverable.

Associated Press Philadelphia Mennney Tresend George Zaharis Pusblo Calif Des Moines Joe Buses Dallas Tousten Jim Léados Tire Lewis

Meges and Richter Clubs Play Sunday Tae

Curley must pay in New York on June 14 as promoter cases involve debts. Boris’s first wife named Su and Marie Swauren sued for 25 040 pounds. court jury ruled today on tax expenses and related costs.

Curley Sa New York Wrecing Boris Prems Telmburme Jai Luepparlinie Gurles Marie Swauren

Attorney General Opens Fight Over Texas Dog Races

The Texas attorney general said his department would join with district attorneys from Dallas Fort Worth Houston and San Antonio to seek reversal of a lower court injunction blocking day racing at the All-Texas Group Racing Association track in San Antonio. The case involves dog racing and seeks to restrain county officials and the sheriff from enforcing an injunction while appeals move through the courts.

Aubtin Syne Sttorney Texas Court of Civil Appeals San Antonio Bexar County All-Texas Dating Racing Association Attorney General's Department Dallas Wort Worth Houston Paes Obier Cme South Main Fort Bend County Vaneers Treg MrOiaw Anneli

Grant and Hal Surface Reach Tennis Finals in Strong Finish

In a mixed results Southern tennis tournament, Grant defeated Hal Surface 6-3 6-2 in the men’s final, while surface details note other matches with Hal Surface advancing. Georgia Tech’s Bel also claimed a win, with Bel and Harris featuring in a doubles effort and Eunice Dean of San Antonio, Texas in the background.

Dashville Tele Nis Telgn Dinle Brysn Af Grant Ar Okes Missouri Valiey Jok Hatais Pala Fla Walle Kangss Val Georgie Bel Tris Do Ceir Sunda Maré Harris Edyareen B-L Ff Eunice Dean Sai Amicuiv Tex- NS

Buffs secure Wise and Padgett in major roster move

President Frag Ankenman of Houston Halls announced Friday that Wise and Padgett will join the Buffs from Columba in a transfer to the American Thre league. The two players are expected to bolster the lineup as they head to Bundtay in the upcoming season.

Wise Padgett Buffs Ston Tine Ib Calcher End Do Gutleccer Frag Ankenman Houston Columba Aravrant

Four Stars Left in Women's Golf Semifinals

LUBBOCK June 15 In the semifinals of the Women's Texas Golf Association tournament Pairey meets Mur Frank Goldthwalthe of Fort Worth while Mrs Cordon Philips faces Mrs Tehea J Ver non of Abilene. Fort Worth and Abilene players advance as forecasts of strong competition emerge in the afternoon sessions.

Lubbock I—Pour Texas Cielf Association Laurnament Pairey Mur Frank Goldthwalthe Fort Worth Cordon Philips Hig Springs Tehéa J. Vernon Abilene Menor E Winker

Cranfill Named Del Rio Coach After H S U Run

Abilene March 15 Les CrisNU reports Cranfill has ended six coaching spells at Hardin SImmon university and will become athletic director and coach of all sports at Del Rio high school next fall He will replace Weir Washam who served two years Cranfill played for Abilene High School Hardin SImmons and Abilene Christian and was noted for a strong backfield during his playing days

Abileve Les Cris- NU Hardin-Simmon University del Rio High School Weir Washam Cranfill del Rio Jn Skripling High Fort Worth Lewell Catholic School del Rio Roach Abilene High School Hardin-Simimions Abilene Christian Norks Werlewer

Blackwell to Work Up Football Card For Centennial

Dallas reports Dr. P. F. N. Blackwell, former SMU athletics manager, will oversee the Texas Centennial football card. Blackwell plans to confer with Frank N. Watson, the promotion director, on arrangements for 1936 games as part of the centennial celebration.

Dallas PF. N. Blackwell Southern Methodist University Bisekwell Cam Os Frank N. Watson

Unclear Fight Card With Chaotic OCR Summary

A scrambled boxing result list shows multiple names and places with inconsistent data and typos. It references fighters from Philadelphia Detroit Akron Chicago and Philadelphia again, with outcomes like knockouts, decisions, and cuts, but many entries are garbled. The text lacks coherent structure or a single clear headline or result.

Home Run Race Amid Fractured Roster Headlines

Fragmentary report lists players and teams including White Sox Braves and White Box names, with scattered surnames such as White, Mayes, Coleman and Senatore. The text hints at a paced home run race but lacks coherent events or dates, forming a partial snapshot of a baseball page.

Volrroattuna Werler Red Box Mier Red Boe Myer Senatore Make Senator Sarees White Mayes Whit Sewn White Sox Canuball Brune'r Braves Coleman Foe Inert Neaders Tabnen Athielire Teresa eFignia Foaphe Brbara Done Gian

Missions Move to Dallas Amid Rain Delays in San Antonio

San Antonio Missions shift from washed out San Antonio doubleheader to Dallas for three planned doubleheaders, hoping for clearer play. Report notes recent rainouts, a player release, and Johnny Martinez's injury status as the team adjusts rosters and travel plans amid a challenging road trip.

San Antonio San Antonio Missions Dallas Jupiter Flavius North Exes Missions Beaumont Taying Tranks Walter Christianson Cat Jeplen West Coast Imit Whiil Johnny Martinez Oklahoma City

Legion Games Set for Gastonia Baseball World Series

INDIANAPOLIS June 13 The site known as Legion Games in Gastonia North Carolina will host the Legion's softball and baseball World Series. It lists Tar fares dated for August 27 with details on brackets and winners from All Fuster and All-Western sectional tournaments leading to the final.

Indianapolis Hower Chaulaux Asmerlfaim American Tekken Sai Gastonia Sori

Amateur Ball Te Fuentes Grovers Meet Sunny Slope Tiger

Weather permitting the Te Fuentes Grovers and the Sunny Slope Tiger will meet at 10 o clock Sunday morning on the Sunny Slope diamond.

Te Fuentes Grovers Sunny Slope Tiger

Ramblers Softball Meeting Amid Manager And Former Players

A local softball event overview describes a meeting among Ramblers personnel including manager Sahoties and former players. It notes a controversy involving Frank Sova and others, with mentions of Mayors and multiple local family names. The fragmented text hints at a community organization, alleged actions, and a scheduled morning gathering at Ele Petit Mayors.

Paint Ramblers Léoi Thia Reason Wnt Sit Gilet Ted Sahoties Asved Ta Ky Ele Petit Frank Sova Frank Gira Frank Alfano Brawal Wita Kaity Si Ruben Family Ae Lenpea Gilbert Orlean Bum Valy

Driving Range Pro Tops Fast Western Open Field

South Bend, Ind. June 15. Francis Schwartz, red-haired driving range pro from St. Louis, led the Western Open field with a 69 as winds and water hazards punished the field. Dirk Metz, Ted Longworth, and Jock Colling were tied for second at 72. Notables like Johnny Revolta, Harry Cooper, and Jimmy Thomson faced trouble, while Walter Hagen began with a 70. The field will be cut to 60 after today’s 18 holes with 18 more on the schedule tomorrow.

South Bend Ind Rhimpionship Chain of Lakes Dirk Metz Chicago Ted Longworth Portland Ore Jock Colling Mansfield Ohio Sick — Tournemen Johnny Revolta Milwaukee Har Dug Schwattz Francis

Germans Beat Australia In Davis Cup Semifinal Opener

Berlin reports Germany’s Davis Cup team shocked Australia 2 0 in the opening singles of the semifinal round. Von Cramm defeated Crawford 6 3 7 5 6 2, Bewke edged McGrath 4 6 7 2 6 0 6 2, giving Germany a strong start toward meeting the United States in the inter zone final.

Berlin Tune 14 Germany Haron Gottfried von Cramm Jack Crawford Heiner Bewke Vivian McGrath Australas Mitches

Wrestling Jack League Match At Walkerton Arena

The Wrestling Jack League closed by referee after a protest by Karl Davis. Next Wednesday night at Walkerton arena Karl Davis vs Sam Lethers is billed with George Bills in the background. Davis and Leaguer clashed last week leading to a disqualification of Davie two straight falls with Bills. lunch quarrel noted. Lethers may appear. Ralph Hammonds and Ed Helwig are rejoined, completing the double that night. Opponent for Jack League to be announced to finish the card.

Jack League Karl Davis Walkerton Arena Karl Sam Lepsy Ed Helwig

Helen's Conqueror Takes Bad Beating In London

Dorothy Round, England’s top ranked tennis player, defeated Katherine Stammers to win the Kent championship as Trelen Wills Moody delivered a strong victory yesterday. Stammers, holder of the hard court title, pushed Moody to a 6 0 6-4 win, while Round defeated Stammers 2-1, 6-9.

Helen London Dorothy Round England Katherine Stammers Trelen Wills Moody Kent Miss Round Miss Stamens Boli Mrs. Moody

San Antonio Seeks 1935 U S G A National Golf Title

A San Antonio push to hold the 1935 national public links championship grows from a June meeting of the Junior Chamber golf committee led by Thurman Guess at the Alamo National Bank. Bush and Frank M. Hardt of the United States Golf Association outlined plans to field a San Antonio municipal team for Indianapolis 1935, with strong predictions that the U S G A will award the title to the city.

United States Wit Association San Antonio Sumor Chamber of Commerce Bush Frank M. Hardt United States Golf Associatin New York Dhkve Dertefon Indianapolis Thuntian Alamo National Bank U. 8. Fi. AL San Artonin

Munger Loses at Fort Worth in River Crest Final

June 15 Fort Worth. The River Crest Country Club invitation final hinges on Jim Walkup of Fort Worth and Eddie Connor of Dallas. Walkup, a Foxen Christian University graduate, defeated Jack Munger of Dallas 3-1 to reach the championship. Copnor beat Col. B. D. Irons of Arlington 3-2.

Port Worth Jimmy Walkup Fort Worth Die Connor Dallas Foxen Christian University Jack Munger Lavorite Copnor Col. B.D. Irons Arlington

Landis to Rule on Pitts Case With Albany Senators

Albany Evening News reports hoped decision on Waying Pitts former Sing Sing prisoner seeks entry into professional baseball with the Albany Senators of the International League. Judge Landis expected to rule on Pitts as an individual case rather than address parolee signing with organized baseball.

Landis Pitts Albany Edwin O Alabama Sing Sing Albany Senators Kenesaw Mountaly Albany Evening News Petts

Cleveland recalls catcher George as Pytlak weighs health

Cleveland Indians bolster catching depth by recalling George Cleveland from the Minneapolis Millers after Frankie Pytlak faced possible departure due to ill health. Manager Walter Johnson had earlier released veteran Ginn Myatt, leaving Bil Brenzel as the other recovered option.

Cleveland Maskman Charlie George Cleveland Indians Minneapolis Millers American Association George Way Frankie Pytlak Indies Bil Brenzel Walter Johnson Ginn Myatt

Appendix Operation for Bobby Jones in Atlanta

Bobby Innes plans an appendectomy after a recent bout of appendicitis. He will have a minor procedure on Wednesday and will participate in a practice with Joyes Wethered the day before hospitalization. Texans to NCAA meet Berkeley bound June 15 for national collegiate track and field events with Terry entering javelin and Wheeler the discus.

Atlanta Bobby Innes Tobby Joyes Wethered Texans Alton Terry Offord Wheeler Harditt- Bimmons Kete Berkeley Calif Terry Wheeler

Eight in derby at Detroit two owners ride

Detroit race today features eight six year old thoroughbreds in the second $26,000 added Detroit derby over one and three sixteenths miles. Bun Portland, owned by Airs Bilas B Mason of New York, likely favorite after a six length win last Monday in the Deby Hope handicap. Sun Portland with Charles Kurtsinger aboard breaks from post five. Other entries include Roman Soldier Pizethra Cold Shoulder Blackhirder Polar Flight St Marity and Double. A milestone race as two owners ride their own horses, Whiley Abel rides Bly St Moritz and Charley Hamsgerch has Blackhieder.

Detroit Roman Soldier Pizethra Cold Shoulder Blackhirder Polar Flight Whiley Abel Wit

Apprenticed jockey Joe Wagner eyes top honors at Rockingham

Joe Wagner, an 85 pound apprentice from Greentree Farm near Texington, rode five wins at Rockingham Park and another yesterday, boosting his meeting total to 20 and yearly total to 8 percent. Wagner, who rode Sun Alley to Empire City’s first win on July 29, 1934, has shown improved form this year and trails leader Paul Keester by a margin that places him atop the apprentices. After Rankinieham Park, he plans to move to Chicago tracks.

Joe Wagner Payne Whitney Greentree Farm Paul Keester Green Tree Farm Joe Rankinieham Park Chicago

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