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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1935
Page
4
More than a hundred Texas golfers expected to enter the state amateur at Brook Hollow in Dallas. Eighteen holes of qualifying start Wednesday despite heavy rains and a course closure this morning. Reynolds Smith defends the championship as players brace for practice if the course reopens.
Wrestler Bary heads Wednesday night card against Kari Davis at Walkathon arena as Ralph Hammondsen and Helwig meet in a time limit free rematch. Londos and Lewis card in Houston drew a packed house while fans hissed. Also planned are matches featuring Jack Ledme refereeing and Jack Roughhouse Nelson in a one fall contest.
Beatered showers and slowarry ing fields Tuesday postponed the Fort Sam Houston invitation polo championship until Friday at the earliest and probably until next Sunday. The Second division four and the Fort Clark B team are scheduled to meet for the title.
In a rare notice, Puritan Laundry signals impending heavy rain and stormy conditions affecting operations. Floges 638 appears in local records as a reference point for the weather alert and possible service disruptions.
Dallas opens its dog track with operators in Osk Downs and Joe planning to run the greyhound facility tonight under a court order. Judge John Rawlins of the 116th district court issued the injunction shielding operation from district attorney interference while permitting grand jury investigations and evidence submission. Bury plans to file a motion to dissolve the injunction.
Yesterday's Explanations discuss the Persian sultan Adhaddedin and legends of his tomb. A note mentions Snæfell's snowy summit and a puzzling future claimant, inviting readers to write for responses to “Believe It or Not” questions.
Beattie Feathers, famed halfback and All American at the University of Tennessee, married Mist Inez Williams of Pennington Gap, Virginia, at Tazwell, Tennessee on June 8. The announcement arrives with details of the ceremony and the couple's connections.
Outdoor fight night at Tech Field features Jacy Cox versus Juan Garcia in a 10 round main event with clear weather predicted. Promoter Frank Cunningham expects a record crowd as Cox seeks revenge for last week’s controversial disqualification of Garcia. Beard aims to avenge a prior loss to Midget Mexico in a separate 10 round bout, while Carlos Garcia meets Johnny Algeiis in San Antonio and Cavanaugh clashes with Hostwick in Portland on the undercard.
Fragmented boxing results show bouts across multiple cities including Meadville Cleveland and Pittsburgh. Names such as Tommy Romany Frankie Wallace Frankie Jiusnes and Sammy Faris appear tangled with scores and weights, leaving the event details unclear.
Walter Abel wins the role of D Artagnan in The Three Musketeers after a New York to Hollywood bid. Abel, previously seen in The Life of Ulysses Grant and Merrily We Roll Along on stage, beats many rivals as casting moves toward production. The piece notes other Hollywood signings and rumors, including Bing Crosby contract talks and Dolores Del Rio wardrobe notes, with a roundup of industry chatter and current gossip.
A police nine and a sheriff team planned an overtime practice at Public Service diamond after warnings of crowds. The first annual benefit battle is set for Friday at Techfield with receipts split between the police pension fund and a friend’s emergency fund. Sheriff West leads, deputies hammer the ball, while Detective Mosel anchors the police lineup with Hedy as a standout hurler.
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