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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1936

Page

5

Cubs Ride Hot Batting and Pitching to Lead Big League Race

The Cubs surge with pitching depth and explosive hitting, winning 31 straight starts with each pitcher going the distance and a batting surge of 123 late hits. They face a road test as they chase the pace-setting Cardinals with a pivotal series starting tomorrow. Frank Delmarte’s homer sparked a 3-2 win over Boston and Lon Warneke added his third win in a five-day span.

Chicago Cats Rhabard Thule Wrighey Field St. Louis Cardinals Frank Delmarte Boston Lon Warneke Sten Phillies Dizzi de Pince Pirates Yori Giants Andy Hat Schumacher Cinwinnati Reds Trim Talug Dodgers Lee Stine Yanks Tigers

Daula Looks Plenty Tough In Texas Wrestling Card

Promoter Harry Coffman returns from Galveston with Tiger Daula Hindu and Pazul Mohammed boasting strong credentials. Daula meets Len Macaluso in a main event final at Walkathon arena, with Juan Humberto facing Ellis Bashara and Cowboy Luttrall against Everett Ribbons in other bouts.

Harry Coffman Galveston Tiger Daula Pazul Mohammed Texas Tiger Daia Gamt India Vancouver B.C Len Macaluso Walkathon Arena Juan Humberto Mexicat Ellis Bashara Okishoms

American League Weekend Scores and Player Notes Brief

Baseball results across the American League show New York topping Washington in a 14 inning matchup with Brersy and Rakis among top performers. Highlights include Gladewater, Burleson, Easterwood, and Talley contributing in several games as Jacksonville and other clubs post scores. Chicago and Brockville also post notable outcomes with Hary Be Lotus and other players prominent in the day’s action.

Span-Am Loop action boosts Bolt Furnituremen lead

In a span Am loop clash the Bolt Furnituremen defeated Hippo-Sized 12 to 6 while Spanish-American league rivals faced further losses. Santos upset Este eda Creamery 6-2 and Gambrinus Barien beat Laltaes 6-3 as numerous players featured in a high scoring day with details and lineups noted.

Bolt F. de Lns Santos Ife Lo Esteeda Creamery Gambrinus Barien Laltaes Jos Santos Expahedo Abeo.a Escotedy

Boxing and Golf Notes From National Sports Scene

Madison Square Garden boxing shows cost officials 3509 on the books. Global athletes prepare for the Olympics with a vast champion lineup. Davis Cup and golf headlines feature Sam Parks Jr and Lawson Lille. Tony Manero and Tony Miner are linked to major events, while press accommodations stir debate at national opens.

New York Madison Square Gaisen Ati Baba Unis Uzed To Tun Resng Calif Oxfordshire Germany Mercer Beasley Si Princeton Bits Grant Australia Wilmer Allison Joe Choynaki Cincinnati Golf Kings Lawson Lilie Sam Parks Jr Frank Regan Gamien Cy. L Rotel Tony Manero Tony Miner Miami Biltmore Goral Gables Pla Baltusrol National Opel Togin Over & Garage Wardman Goshen N.Y Indianapolis Yankee Stadium Babe Ruth Hla Organ- Iet

Where They Play Ty Maysay Fort Work at Ss 4aranty

Dallas Beskmani and Oktahome Cyne Wellsian are listed with games in Galveston as Phar Teades repeats Monday. The fragment provides venue and date inconsistently, but suggests a schedule tied to a football or school event featuring several named teams and locales.

Ty Maysay Dallas Beskmani Oklahome Cyne Wellsian Galveston Phar Teades

Day of Games Amid Noted Schedule Gaps

A fragmented schedule lists matchups including Washington at Detroit Philadelphia versus St Louis New York at Cleveland and Boston at Chicago with Monday designated as no games and several venue names garbled. Strong entities include Washington Detroit Philadelphia St Louis New York Cleveland Boston Chicago.

Warhington Detroit Philadelphia St Louis New York Glevelana Bostay Chicega

National League Plus Monies Now games schedulers

Schedule shows Brooklyn hosts Pittsburgh and Philadelphia hosts Chicago with St Louis visiting Boston. In the American League Buffalo plays Newark. results note rain with Martreat 2 3 and Syracuse 35 Baltimore 24 Taranto 62 Rochester 3 Albany 2. Southern Association scores include New Orleans 112 Knoxville 24 Atlanta 3 Birmingham and Little Rock 1 4 Chattanooga 1 3 Memphis.

Schedurer Pittburgh Brooklyn Fielnaan Chicago Philadelphia St Louis Boston Buffalo Newark Rain Martreat Syracuse Baltimore Taranto Rochester Albany Southern Association New Orleans Knosville Atlanta Birmijetam Little Rock Charranpega Mempiie

Andrews to Army Tennis Triumph in San Antonio

Lieutenant James Andrews, representing the Eighth Corps area, won the all Randolph Field finals at the San Antonio Country Club courts. He defeated H B Thatcher 6-3 165 6d after advancing past C J Daly 8-3 1-2 in the semifinals. Thatcher beat Willson Davis 5-2 8-1 in another semifinal. The three day event was the largest corps area tennis tournament in recent years.

Lien James Andrews West Willson Davis S. Matthews Corps Area

Chapman goes to Senators for Powell in Yankees trade

New York June 15 Yankees trade Ben Chapman to Washington for Alvin Powell as part of a straight swap. Powell, a speedster and base stealer, strengthens Washington while Chapman leaves a depleted lineup after salary disputes and a poor start. Powell has been a Senator regular for two years and Garibaldi joins St. Louis after a similar trade.

New York Yankees Ben Chapman Alvin Cake" Powell Washington Yanks Powell Chaysman Chapman Sik-J Buddy Myer Earl Whitehill

Lash's two mile record shocks track world

Don Lash, 22, Indiana collegian, set a world best two miles in 8 59.2 indoors and 8 58.3 outdoors? The article credits him with the first U S world record for the two mile and details how his pace and victory at Princeton boosted American Olympic hopes while outlining rival marks and other standout performances in track and field.

Alan Gould New York Uncle Sam Berlin Don Lash Indiana Paavo Nurimi Tno Privetton United States Lash Frank Wykholf Jesse Owens America Cat Fueat Finland Figot Los Angeles Bily Heyes Hill Nurnal Finn Paavo Madison Square Garden California Norman Bright Sears Joe McCluskey Bright Jimmy Layale Syracuse Eddie O'Brien Princeton Archie Wiliams Palo Alto Williams di Gari Lovalle Trajan Roy Staley Ben Eastman Gene Venzke Glenn Cunning Lee Barrett Grand Rapide Michaid Bob Parke Ore- Bon

Amateurs in Arena Opening At Ringside for City Finals

The Ringside arena on Josephine Street at Broadway hosts the T. A. ALF Centennial boxing city finals Monday night. Defending 1995 champions include Charles Murray, J. G. Glass, Max Brawner, Wesley Pryor, and Ait Delgado with about 30 contenders seeking the crown as the venue aims to crown new champions on its inaugural fight card. Belmont 30342 for bout information.

Ringside T. A. Alf Charles Murray J. G. Glass Max Brawner Wesley Pryor Ait Delgado Bresent Pew Arsine Josephine Street Broadway Belmont

Bing Crosby Crowned Hollywood Movie Golf Champion

Hollywood area June 15 Bing Crosby won the Lakeside Country Club championship in six holes of tulich play defeating Walter Duke’s Hinnat. Crosby known for his acting and singing still shoots in the low 90s and has jokes about caddy rewards. Other scores listed include El Dorado 4-0 and Cleveland 3, Greenwood 4.

Holly Woon Calif Bing Crosby Hollywood Zinger Walter Duke Hinnat Lakeside Tulch Crosby

Braddock Sees Legs Key in Schmeling Louis Clash

World heavyweight champion James J Braddock analyzes Max Schmeling and Joe Louis training for their looming title fight. He stresses leg work as vital, notes Schmeling’s improving footwork and stance, and compares fighters’ leg strength to gauge potential outcomes for the bout slated next Thursday.

James J. Braddock Louis Schmeling Tehich James J. Nraddock New York Max Schmeling Jor Louis Anker Stadium Max Jim Louis A Tot

Dunn Signs Up to Fight Max Baer at Techfield

Wilson Dunn of Oklahoma joins Max Baer for a six round exhibition bout at Techfield on Monday June 22 promoter Francis Cuningham presents the world ex champion Here in a staged fight billed as a fake exhibition with Lighting and dowsing noted in Dunns act.

Wilson Dunn Oklahoma Max Baers Max Techfield Francis Cuningtam

Bobby Riggs Triumph in Missouri Valley Tennis Meet

Bobby Riggs led a strong showing as the Missouri Valley Tennis tournament concluded in Kansas City. Hilges captured the national juniors and later won the men’s singles and doubles with Wayne Sabin, defeating Hines and Lawrence. Mary Greer Tarris won the women’s singles title defeating Helen Gradhella.

Bobby Riggs Kansas City Robby Los Algeles Mehl Wayne Sabin Hines Bunty Lawrence Mary Greer Tarris Helen Gradhella North Dal Rota State Champins

Rangers Take Falls City in High-Scoring Openers

San Antonio Rangers defeated Falls City 7 to 3 Sunday afternoon behind early scoring surge led by pitchers Zurontz and a barrage of extra base hits. Key players included Jarmoiniuk Moczygemba and B Simmons with multiple base hits and defensive double plays noted. Umpire S. Pawlik officiated as the game lasted about two hours.

Mose Dixon Shines as Pioneers Win

Mose Dixon led Somerset Proiece Qilets to a 15 to 7 victory over Meges Service Station nine in Somerset. Dixon pitched well and hit a homer, a double, and a single. Somerset 004 405 100 scored 15, Meges 326 020 000 scored 7. Batteries Dixon Roberson Ogsen Seber Munk Smith Wagner.

Mose Lexow Pepper Proiece Somerset Megiz Service Station Dixon Meges Roberson Ogsen Seber Munk Smith Wagner

Milwaukee Milwaukee 500 Batteries at Columbus Series

A fragmented summary notes Milwaukee and Columbus teams with players like Potter Stout Owen Charvinko and Roba Owen among battering and pitching lineups in a multi game series across cities including Minneapolis Louisville St Louis and Indianapolis. Frequent scores and names appear in a box score style listing.

Milwaukee Columbus Arm Letore Hister Potter Stout Owen Charvinko Kame Milwawkee RAGE Precanel Brenge Tstore Roba Avy Grabowski George Shatter Tarry Morrow Thamps von Berond Minneapolis Louisville Hoy McKain Bass Terry Holley Riuhofer SS Paul Dy Herring Ener Crandall Indianapolis Rigney Weinert Zenner Helen Ritchle Kansas City Toledo Pare Wyatt Vasco Madipski Breese Boone Tresh Monkes Adieski Sullivan Cohen Lint

Budge Wins To Reach Second Round At London Tennis

Donald Budge of Oakland California advanced to the second round of the Queen's Club tournament in London. He defeated his opponent 6-4 6-2 in straight sets, as the event continued today at the extent of W.Hob.

Budge London Donald Budge Oakland Calif W.hob. Atichels More

Bison changes boost Buffs with Caft and outfield moves

Houston Buffs announce two trades and new players as they reshuffle rosters. They acquire left hander Lyons from Sacramento and send Bob Ross to the Cardinals system coast league club. Outfielder Harold joins from Columbus and Don Padgett is returned to the American Association club. Columbus reports Frank Dodjack moves to Seorametto in a coast league sale ordered by President Don Beach with details not disclosed.

Houston Houston Buffs Stri Lyons Sacramento Bob Ross Cardinals Harold Columbus Don Padgett Red Birds Ohio Frank Dodjack I Calnmints American — Association Seorametto Paully Coast League Don Beach Brice

Football tragedy linked to illness and suicide

In Chicago on June 15 relatives of Adolph Alexa age 57 and his son Owen 18 blame a football injury for their deaths. The father died by self administered poison in a hospital, and the boy was found shot beside his father’s grave with a newly bought rifle. A coroner’s jury will hear the case.

Chicago Adolph Alexa Owen Alexa Park Ridge Alexs Maine Township Westerday Aden Kiel Bet Tomirow Cooure

Schultz Army Championship Claim At Duncan Field

Cadet Herbert Schultz of the Army claims the new army go championship after defeating Cant, Ro J Browne 2 and 1 in a 36 hole finale at Suntey. Higginbotham won the first field tile by beating Jamison 5 and 4. Richter won the second fight championship 1 up over Harvey. Smith won the consolation 5 and 2 over Und erhill. Schultz also won the spring tournament at Duncan field beating Lieut Bréwer 1 up. Mrs Browne won the women’s title by default from Mrs Richter.

Army Herbert Schwite Kellyfel du Oot Cant Ro J Browne Guates All-Army Foirhime Suntey S Woon Duncan Field Goif Higginbotham Gapt GO. C Jamison Maj J.P R. J. Browne WV. P. Richter

Shooting Stars Sprinkle San Antonio Skeet Shoot

In San Antonio at the Olmes basin Sunday, A V Holland led with 45 of 50 targets and a 96-streak in a 410 gauge display. Zq Herpel also 45 of 50. results list Ed Berpel AV Rattana and others with varying scores. Liberty Rifle and Pistol Club handicap shoot followed on Exposition grounds with Charles Densford and Masdorf among top finishers.

San Antonio A.V. Holland Olmes M. M. Gline Liberty Surisay Tange Charles Densford Cline Ior Sess Dens ouzAll Masdorf Wisse Splantay

Evening baseball schedule at San Pedro Park

Monday night at San Pedro park features multiple division games starting at 7 o clock between Swift and Company and the Rosebuds. A 9 o clock match has Alamo Jewelers versus Honex Ice Cream with a 1 o clock game Samuels Glass Company versus a Kingsbury team. Seguin Millers travel to San Are Lonlo Monday for a key clash with Samuels Glass Company as the league race tightens.

Garoeg San Pete Park Swift and Company Rosebuds Barbera Sports Jaske Alamo Jewelers Honex Kist Samuels Glass Company Kingsbury Riamond D. M San Antonio P.m Charles P. m Ben's Neer Walker Fure Faber's Ss Security Benefit Association Seguin Samuets Seguin Millers San Arelonlo Galt Balk San Pedro Park Wrile J. W. Denper Authoresa Srect

Texas Leaders By The Associated Press Player Stats

A scrambled Texas baseball stat page lists players from Dallas Houston and Beaumont with runs hits doubles and home runs. Names include Tanby Watwood Cullendine and Atchls with assorted team and city references, plus pitching and RBI notes amid unclear OCR data.

Associated Press al BA Martin Houston Strand Dallas Watwood Bettencourt Moself T McCoy Remnant Tanby Dsillas Straner Atte Dalles Stosolt Daves Cullendine Beaumont Nosolt Bales Gi Seeaumont Tiptes Brower Oklahoma City Howell Tadsa Hon Innites Inanson Rock Portal Juktickt Galveagon Les Stiikroute Cale tGelverton Tay Richmond Alvextoay Gamez Pallerton Baker Dalnet Gisb

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