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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1936

Page

5

Ey-Champ's Fatourage Delayed By Auto Breakdown

The outdoor boxing show scheduled for Money Night at Techfield Measuring May Darr, a former heavyweight champion, against Wilson Dayn, Oklahoma City middleweight, was postponed this morning to Wednesday night. Promoter Fracks Graninghay said the party’s automobile breakdown caused the delay. Cunningham postponed his card also featuring Buddy Baer.

Techfield May Darr Wilson Dany Oklahoma City Mebers Yeach Ang Fracks Graninghay Cunningham Bud Dy Buer Cid California Max Baer Baer Frank Boccassi Ancil Hoffiman

Brownwood Regatta Shows Alaskan Boat Club Narrowly Fails

Disk Hall finishes second in the Lake Benwood regatta class F runabout. Only Alalan Boat club driver to win a place, while drivers dominated the top spots. Buddy Reuter from Corpus Christi failed to qualify. Earl Vincent, W. W. Eyverett and Jack Mitchell of Tulsa were noted as standout skippers in the Light Classified Ads section.

Disk Hall Brownwood Dick Hel Alalan Boat Club Lake Benwawood Buddy Reuter Corpus Christi Earl Vincent W. W. Eyverett Jack Mitchell

Dallas Club Grabs Levey To Boost Title Push

The Dallas Steers acquire shortstop Jimmy Levey from Tulsa in a straight exchange for Tony York. Levey, famed for his fielding, is expected to lift Dallas from a skid and help regain first place in the Texas League.

Dallas Daling Steers Texas Jimmy Levey Levey Tulsa Ony York Dalles

Louis Schmeling Fight Fallout In New York Newsroom

The New York press reports chaos and opinion following Schmeling's upset victory over Louis. Journalists and promoters clash with cops at Yankee Stadium as crowds cheer and brokers recount bets and profits, with Francis Albertant and Dick Goffman noted among observers.

Alyway Francis Albertant Francis Tonis Schmel Jing Dick Goffman Giant Piso Schmeling Mike Jacobs Raiie

Softball Week Schedule and Local League Results

The Girls and Industrial divisions play weekly games at San Pedro and various diamonds. Multiple matchups noted for Monday through Friday with teams including Rose Buds, Hovey Kiss Cream, Alums Jewelry, Swift and Company, Barbers Sparta, San Antonio Body, Walker Furniture, and more. Public Service, United Gas, and other local firms compete across Commercial and Industrial divisions with late evening starts and specified diamonds.

Wiih Rosebuds Hovey Alums Jewelry Ve Swift and ‘Company Barbers Sparta Lew Sports Doonday Industrial de Moldy Mon Rales Heer Garden & P. m San Antonio Public Service Herpel- Gillespie Seoniventr United Gas San Antonio Ir Joske Hrothers Express Publics Company Housefield Furniture Reduce Packers Baran Xh de Molay Sonim Montgomey Drugs Morales Beer Garten Faber Furniture Walker Furniture Fonio Senarhy

Intercollegiate rowing regatta highlights eastern showdown

Poughkeepsie June 22 crowds chase the thirty second Intercollegiate Rowing Association championship regatta featuring eight eight-oared crews from five eastern and five western colleges. California aims for fourth straight Poughkeepsie title and Olympic qualification as Navy Cornell Columbia Syracuse Washington Pennsylvnia enter the varsity race in a packed schedule with morning heats and afternoon finals.

Poughkeepsie N. J Tole Fa Intercollegiate Towing Association At & Promine Corel ICSA Navy Golden Bears California Uhis Bears Holp Regalia Cornell Californi Columbia Syracuse Washington May Wile Trace Tailforniq Pennysylvania Witton

Trans-Miss Golf Tourney Draws Amateurs to Wichita

Amateurs gather in Wichita for the Trans Miss tournament with nearly 100 registering by Sunday night. Notables Johnny Goodman and Walter Emery arrived late to join practice as Johnny Dawson and Reynolds Smith drew attention with low practice scores.

Wichita Kan Johnny Goodman Walter Emery Oldahams City Lawton Little Johnny Dawson Chicago Spec Goldmet Reynolds Smith Dallas Efley Heems Dawson Smith Geldman Free Old Jr Leland Hamman Tyeed

Tarpon Champion Tom Davey Wins Aransas Round Up

Tom Davey of San Antonio won the first prize in the annual tarpon round up and deep sea fishing rodeo held in Port Aransas. Fred Graham Jr of Fouh ton was second and Mrs Jack Duger of Dallas was third among prize winners. total of 66 tarpon were landed over three days along with numerous jackfish and kingfish.

Port Aransas Tux Tom Davey San Antonis Fred Graham Jr Fouhton Jack Dugger Dallas San Antonio B. B. Cuenard Providence Matson Dellas CD. Harrison Wichita Fats K. C. Miler Tyler Doris Miller Inany Jackash Kinglist

Randolph Outfit Falls to Fat and Forty in 7th Inning Loss

The Fat and Forty Buffets drop a 6 run deficit after two three run innings by the younger Ramblers in seven innings at Randolph field. Key players include Lelly Alexander for the Buffets and Yooney, Thomas Collowhing, Snavely, Hareld, Calusky, and Pexkala for both teams.

Randolph Field Ramblers Lelly Alexander Telman Yooney Anl Thomas Alexander and Liepert Snavely Hareld S. Calusky Pexkala Gord

Forty-seven Yachts Start in Bermuda Race

Newport June 22 Forty-seven yachts began the Cruising Club of America's biannual Bermuda race. R J Schachter’s ketch Americo, winner two years ago, and Vadim Afakaratt's Varegnic from New York, runner-up in 1934, compete again in this year’s event with several foreign entrants among the fleet.

Newport Oon Cruising Club of America Bermuda Edu R. J. Schachter Larchmant Agai Vadim Afakaratt New York

First All Valley Swim Meet a Brilliant Success

The first All Valley Swim Meet, held at the new Mission pool Sunday, saw record times as Antonians competed. James Woods of Mission clocked 25 seconds in the 50-yard free, beating the old mark by two. Walter Blake of Mission set a 56.4 in the 100-yard free, despite injuring a hand the day before. Elsie Jane Allinson of San Antonio broke her own AMC yard record, while Mick Allison of San Antonio and Mildred Blake of Mission earned top honors. CJ Guerra of Mission and Miss Easterling of McAllen won diving awards, with Alice Brain of Houston present for exhibition and awards.

A. Alul Mission Sunday Whan Antonians James Woods Mission Walter Blake Missions Gordon Catts Elsie Jane Allinson San Antonio Ughts AMC Mick W. J. Allison An Antonio Boad National A.A. U Mildred Blake Gil Wood CJ Guerra Miss Easterling McAllen Alice Brain Houston

Cleveland underwrites Braddock Schmeling title fight

Lincoln G Dickey general manager of Great Lakes opposition wires Mike Jacobs boxing promoter with a $1,250,000 offer to stage the heavyweight championship bout between James J Braddock and Max Schmeling at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in September. A telegram to Jacobs says underwrite the match for $4,050,000 and offers to meet in New York or Cleveland to discuss moving the bout here.

Cleveland Lincoln G. Dickey Manafer Great Lakes Mike Jacobs Clevelandt Stadions Chapion James J. Braddock Max Schuveling Germany

Parker Bows to Bob Riggs in Midwestern Tennis Title

LIMICAGO June 22 The Far West held a secure amp on na tonal elay courts innishonors to day. Kober and Riggs of Los Angeles won the national junior singles title with a straight-set 6-4 6-1 victory over She adds-on. Barker of Milwaukee, the nation s rising star, fell as Riggs and Wayne Sabir of Hollywood beat John McDiarmid and Eugene McCauliffe 4-6 6-2 6-4 in doubles. Riggs, upsetting Parker, dominated the final set after Parker led 5-3, taking the last four games.

Limicago Ves Far West Natonal Elay Courts Innishonors Tory Frankie Barker Milwewkee Bosl Thei Riggs Wayne Sabir Hollywood John McDiarmid Cage Eugene McCaulife York Parker Beose Inieckively

You Can’t Fool Him on a Fighter Kearns Wins $30,000

In Chicago June 2208 a crowded cafe buzzed as radio coverage of Louis vs Schmeling played. After a tense twelfth round Louis was knocked down and defeated, but promoter Jack Kearns declared a $30,000 victory, asserting you can’t fool him on a fighter.

Oklahoma City Ian Joe Louis Max Schmeline Towis Ballin Col. Duie Ruppert Yankee Stadion Mike Vacoss Lantis Chicago Max Schmeling Joe Louis Yankee Stadium Klankattan Hey Rip Arici Louis Jack Kearns Dempecy Kearns

A Stars Seek State Golf Title in Texas Women’s Tourney

Dallas star and defending champion Mrs E H Wohlfahet leads a strong field in the Texas Women's Municipal Golf Association qualifier at Tension Park. San Antonio's Mrs J Lee Wisan and Mrs S B Hemphill are among top contenders. Dallas entrants Nancy Tarver and Virginia Rabledge also factor as a 18 hole qualifying test closes with 38 hole final anticipated.

Dallas E. H. Wohlfahet Dallse Tension Pari Mts Wohlfahet San. Antonio Sholmaker J. Lee Wisan Wilson Hemphill San Antonis B. R Hury Sue Antonio Houston Nancy Tarver Afiss Virginia Ste

Levey Wins Four People’s League Tennis Title at Olmos

Sam Levey defeated Jean Wiedermann 6 1 7 5 to capture the men’s singles crown in the Four People’s League tournament at Olmos. Janet Pomerantz and Licky Alterman were to contest the women’s final Monday after a Sunday postponement, while Pomerantz advanced to the mixed doubles final with Dan Levine and Walter Lach Ditch. Sam and Lois Riklin made the men’s doubles semi finals with a 6 4 5 2 win over William Linkin and Gash Sugarman, as finals loom for both doubles categories.

Lay Sam Levey Jean Wiedermann Janet Pomerantz Licky Alterman Eves Miss Pomerantz Dan Levine Wether Laah Ditch Sam Lois Riklin William Linkin Gash Sugarman

Mike Butler Falls in Polo Opener for Austin Team

Austin polo club opens three game series against Shreveport with a 6 to 5 victory propelled by Mike Butler star back. A bad spill in the last chukker sidelined Butler likely from Friday and Sunday games.

Mike Butler Austin Shreveport Bill Kuysendall Butler

Grant Upsets German in Wimbledon Debut Match

Bryan M. Grant of Atlanta stunned Heiner Henkel in five sets to advance to the Wimbledon second round. Other Americans Budge, Olson, and Van Ryn also advanced in straight sets, while Stratford, Robertson, Surface, and Shute faced defeats as the All England Championships continued.

Wimbledon Ting Bryan M. Grant Tiny Mile Atlanta Heiner Henkel Grant Henkel Allantan Don. Ald Budge Oakland Calif Wilmer Anison Austin Texas Rehampion John van Ryn Belgiuya Sudace Nigel Sharpe England Bel Gene Mako Los Angeles Laurie Shafti Great Dbritain Due WL Breese Tarmer Hapvard Washington

Olympic swim final July 10 in Des Moines and New Haven prep

American swimming stars moved their Olympic hopes to New Haven for final prep before the Providence Games on July 10. The A A U meet produced several new American marks including the 300 meter medley and 440 yard free, with Ralph Flanagan and John Riggins among top performers.

Des Moines New Haven Conn Providence Uncle Sam Robert Kiputh Yale Aquatic Aves A.A. U Ralph Planazan Greater Miami Iksmeter Worké Mack Arolphi Kiefer Bake Shore A. C John Riggins Ralph Flanagan Greater Miama

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