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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1936

Page

2

Tulsa Mission trip sparks three-game visit with Indians

Oklahoma City Missions beat Tulsa 5 4 in a Friday game behind Eitan Walkup as Dick Whitworth faltered. Mel Mazera joined Tulsa lineup replacing Hugh Holliday while Elton Walkup and Walkup endured late pressure from Ray Flood led rally. Debuts and fielding miscues shaped a tense ninth inning before Walkup’s departure.

Tulsa Lonia Oklahoma City Ue Oylers Mel Mazerra Bent Bob Coleman Hugh Holliday Ung Wood Hall Medinal Eitan Elton Gobbred Ash Hillin Hag Wa Ray Flood

Texas Leaders By the Associated Piece Player-Club-B

Dallas players and Houston figures dominate listed standings and bases with Mosolf, Waetwood, Perl, and Strong among notable names. Tulsa and Galveston appear in team mentions, with various scores and hits recorded across cities.

Mosolf Dallas Worth Waetwood Houston Cyllec Bine Mart Trini Watwood Mauston Athetin Stroner Talsa Hye Tahnaon Cote Galvwaton Blrikevale Ele Balveton Riehnodd Galveatan Delle Gill Baker Dalte Galveeton

Fort Worth Fans See Steady Ballgame In Texas Clash

In a Texas league note, Reidy pitched for Galveston as Jakucki fanned batters in a 11-3 win over Fort Worth. Key plays included timely hits by Stein, Keane, and Watwood with several stolen bases and fielding rookies. The game clock read 2:15 with Reidy earning the win and Jakucki taking the loss as both sides plated runs throughout.

Govner Bester McGeeth Gimesan Reidy Lantigs Galveston Sahinary Errers Moore Shellas Stebbins Heel Guero J. Moore Busko Stebpris Susce Poel Fort Wacth Jakuckl Reeara Sheasy Hung Inojaga Reid Ae Jakuckt Davis Ifices Hosteller Bina Moser Reid Jakucki Jaiuber Jakucki Govereny Coe Simmer Ine Montague Slilen Schubie Watwood Fare Fran Stevencan Leve Dliles Epps Stein Kanne Stevenson Leas Twot Tose Keane Schutle Omerun Schuchter Stiles Jonnard Bys Stevenson Junnare Slits Nslj Inners Paleyer Alwand Nauble Strower Stein le Keane Watwood Hongton Dallas Houston Usg Nires Fall An Cotter

Mrs Parnell Wins Texas Municipal Women Golf Title

Mrs Johnny Parnell of Dallas captured the Texas municipal women's golf championship yesterday, defeating Wirz after leading throughout the event. Once a favorite to defend her crown, she dethroned a top Dallas sharpshooter and surprised the field with a strong final showing.

Dallas Texas Municipal Johnny Parnell Wirz Wahl- Whel Parnell Wonlfakrt

Water babies in diving feature at New York meet

In New York on June 21, young divers Mary Hoerner and Marjorie Gestring led a field in the outdoor AAU championships. Mary Hoerner, 19, and 13 year old Marjorie Gestring were favored to challenge backstroke rivals Janice Lifson and Eleanor Jarrett in 220 yard backstroke. Miss Rawls added victory in the 100 meters medley, while Lenore Wingard and others vied for depth in remaining events. The Washington Athletic Club team from Seattle moved into a first place tie with the New York Women’s Swimming Association with 11 points.

New York Walter Habies Bemuttes Mary Hoerner Mia Marjorie Gestring Los Angeles Mary Tamaus Hotior Sist Frne Annabeth Tarrett Mel Jarrett Woorisra Katy Rawls Miami Lenore Kight Wingard Ant Homestead Miss Rawls Ward Washington Athletic Club Seattle Womens Swimming Ace Socation

Fort Crockett and Randolph Baseball Series Set

Fort Crockett and Randolph in Galveston host a four game Fort Crocketts set at Wie Kelly Field. Schedule shows two games Saturday at 2:20 and a 4:00 Sunday tilt with Terry Weld listed among officials.

Fort Crockett Randolph Fort Crocketts Galveston Kelly Field Rivet FaMic Gne Terry Weld

Officials on Hand as West Trials Set in Memorial Meet

West officials crowded the Memorial meet as athletes failed to fill heats. Norman Bright of the San Francisco Olympic Club led a strong showing in the 400 meter dash, while Lew Zamperini of Torrance and Pablo Elomo of the Mexican Athletic Club battled in the 5000. Despite scheduling issues, several heats were held with top performers advancing to New York finals.

Los Angeles Targester Memorial Conset Une Norman Bright San Fratciecca Olympic Club New York Hee Lime Lews Zamperini Torrance Cail Pablan Elomnigga Mexican Athletic Club Biidle

Texas League All-Star Ballot for Dallas Game

Readers are urged to vote for the Texas League All-Star team to represent the Southern division in the Dallas game set for Saturday night May 25. Submit ballots to the Texas League office in Dallas or to The Light and Guide sports department.

Texas League Pepe Dallas Aly Neb Norily Saute Texas Bases Hat League Dulles Texas The Light Aid IL

Youngsters Compete in Denver Golf Tourney Final

In Denver on June 274, 22 year old Aaroy Miley defends her title against 15 year old Meatrice Barrett. Barrett reaches semi finals after beating Dallas player Ban Cnan der 2 and 1 while Miley overcomes Potty Berg, then Barrett, on a day noted for challenging greens and mixed accuracy.

Denver Yew Wanen Trinesissippi Boekone Tveslanan Aarioy Miley Texiheton Meatrice Barrett Minnneapolis Miss Barrett Minneapolis Minnesta Minneapolis Utes Miss Miley Potty Berg Chandler

Gillian Athlet Uc upset ends San Diego AAU volleyball bid

In Dallas on June 27 the defending San Diego Call club fell to Gillian Athlet Uc from Fort Worth Texas in a three game opening round upset. Texas clubs captured the title with wins over Dallas Athletic and Oklahoma MCG A while San Antonio MG A was defeated early by Gillian 15 3.

San Diego Dallas Call Gillan Athlet Uc Fork Worth Texas Nktlongs Dark Horse Texas Clu Wal Park Worth Dallas Athletic Ghich Oklinema M.cg. A Eng Trans San Anthlo MG. A Engvies Gills

German Boy Set World Record Ruled Out

German born athlete Robert Rodenkirchen of Dixon High School in Jersey City surged to a world record in a US Olympic trial semi final at Wetward stadium but was disqualified when his German citizenship was found. Officials stated he could compete if he gained American citizenship by July 11, avoiding in trials at Randall’s Field.

Inbridge Mass Robert Rodenkirchren Dickinson High School Jersey City N.S Wetward Stadium Otherworld United States Yrar-Atd Edeic Tolan Redenkirchen eGrmali Bill Bingham Ciairmas Tal Randall's Field Nyy

Allen Nears Beard's Mark in Hurdles at Marquette

Allen of Oklahoma Baptist University matched Percy Beard's world record for the 20 meter hurdles at the Marquette Olympic trials. The event saw a swift time of 144 seconds, tying an Olympic record and signaling a strong performance at the meet.

Allen Beard Milwaukee Gam Oklahoma Baptist University Percy Bear Marquette University

Track stars set fast marks in setbacks and showings

George Saling tops the field in 1992 trials while Ralph Metcalfe and Sam Stoller blaze times in sprint heats. University rivals from USC and Michigan compete for Olympic berths as Don Lish of Indiana debuts, Meadows clears 13 feet 9 inches in the pole vault, and Hurstiel Neil triumphs in the hops and jumps.

George Saling Beard Phil Copp University of Souther California Allen Ralph Metcalfe Regre E Printer Hic Marquetts Club Thilwaukes Metcalfe Sam Stoller University of Michmin Amd? Wismat Alrad Fiteh University’ of Gaukhen California Hou Canningham Lawrence Kan Tumed Jin Don Lish Indiana Saveu Uvas Earn Meadows University of Southern California Herstiel Neil Maryville Mo

Track stars clash in Easter trials at Harvard stadium

At Harvard Stadium Cambridge Massachusetts the Easter semi final tryouts draw top athletes from across the East including Darlington star performers such as Torrance Snitz Garcia and Bon Arrow. Peacock withdraws with a damaged tendon and fades from sprint to long jump as others like OBrien Holtsteir Anderson and Hornbostel push for finals.

Cambridge Masa Harvard Falace Peacock Peacock Cone Cette Tseing Wyvesure Dex Torrance Dinmy" Snitz Boston Eddie Garcia BI Bon- Arrow Gene Venzke Randall's Skand Daly Glehn Hardin Louisiena Slatence Eddie O'Brien Syracuse Jack Holtsteiur Dartmouth Indiana Chuck Hornboste Jatin Wood- Twee Pittstingh Negro John Anderson Olynyie Henrry Monk William Pid Mary Hop G'Dell New York A. GS Henry Draver New York A.C Dudley Wilkins Wis Suutiweset Ay Cbedsueme Ae C

Bostwick and Garcia clash in Monday show at Tech Held

Bostwick, who beat Young Seta last Wednesday, faces a tough assignment Monday at Tech Held. He collides with Carlos Garcia in Astxere and bol on the Wield Brown-Tony Hee tora dele card for the rabid fight fans.

Bostwick Garcia Young Seta Hiself Tech Carlos Garcia Bol Tony

Morris Leads in Decathlon at San Francisco Meet

The decathlon at MacQuille University Stadium opened with Glen Morris of the Denver Athletic Club leading after five events and 38 points ahead of Robert Chatic of the San Francisco Olympic Club. Notable scores include Morris 4963 and Clark 4265, with competitors from Kansas, Notre Dame, California, and Oklahoma gathering in Milwaukee. Hayward of Grinnell College injured in the broad jump as the event progressed.

Milwaukee Stumie Seader Glen Morris Denver Athletic Club Robert Chatic San Francisco tUchia Macquelle University Stadium Mortis Kansas Runar Stone San Figueisco Cotluxe Leynott Mark University of Oklahoma Joseph Hall Stantic Beaqbuerd A. A. UL State College Arnold Prehein Department Sf Agriculture A. A Washington D. C Agron Phillips Los Angeles John Sniscak Department of Agriculture J, C Anthony Minnino New York Ve Hayward Grime College

Four Remain In Trans Miss Golf Tourney

Wichita, Kandune I George Matson of Wichita survived the parsbusting Trans Miss golf event, eliminating Dallas champion Jack Muncer 6 and 5 in the quarterfinals. Walter Emery of Oklahoma City and Johnny Dawson of Chicago advanced, while Goodman and Dojd faced late trouble as others struggled with a bril liant rally by O Hara Wetts and Hankinson from Oklahoma City.

Wichita Kandune George Matson Goling Goadenutt Flir Walter Emery Okishount City Johnny Dawson Chicago Matson

Society Girl Weds Gridder Scarborough in Virginia Home

Virginia Verderlip weds Frank A. Vonderlip at the bride’s family home in Virginia. The groom, a banker, is linked to Cleveland Ohio society circles. the couple’s notice notes Schoales family connections with football and lacrosse fan circles.

Gridder Scarborough Virginia Frank A. Vonderlip Dadiey Neyhan Schoales Cleveland Ohio Schoales James J. Schoales Camnell Vnivers

Potts Faces Sutter In Intercollegiate Tennis Meet

Chicago June 27 An unseeded entrant Potts of North Carolina meets Ernest Sutter of Tulare in a feature singles match at Northwestern for a place in the final. Vernon John of Southern California, a southpaw, yesterday beat Ben Dey of Stanford 6 3 1 4 4, advancing to the semis. Potts reached the semifinals by beating Lindsey Franklin of Texas, while Sutter edged Gardner Mi of Miami. Johns and Cars of Southern California face Dey and Seward of Stanford in doubles with the winners set to meet Bickel Burgess of Chicago for the title.

Chicago Northwestern University Ramsay "Potts North Carolina Ernest, Buller Tulare Vernon John Southern California Paville Cuoss John Ben Dey Stanford Fotle Lindsey Franklin Texas Sutter Gardner University Eran Bickel Burgess Western Canteretics Dick Bennett Paul Newton

Y P L Tennis Doubles Meet At Gimes Club Courts

Y P L Tennis participants Jey Sami Levey and Ill ifpyar face Jean and Sidney Wieder in a doubles seminar match during the Young Fev e s teacup enmis tournament. Levey and Lipter advanced to the semifinals with a 5 7 8 1 victory over Louis and Sam Aiki Pridgy ni. Oliine.

Jey Sami Levey Ill Ifpyar Jean Sidney Wiedermenn Gimes Levey Lipter Louis Sam Aiki Pridgy Oliine

Great Rookies Land Jobs On Star Teams

Boston June 2 6 The National and American League all star teams will take the field here July 7 with two rookies highlighted as standout talents. Joe DiMaggio and Stuart Martin head the standout inclusions as major league voters select the 21-man rosters for the midsummer classic.

Boston Teokien Yor DiMaggio Yankee Joulfletter Stuart Martin Joe McCarthy Yankees Charley Grimm Cubs al Summons Joe Cromp Atel Harder Joe Yosmik Frankie Frisch Paul Waller Pepper Mur Ho Dean Divay Charlie Gehring Ganby Harbnets Bed Grove National League Joe Medwick MclCott Joe Mooie Giants Wally Berger Bees Frank Demarce Bill Hernan Atky Vaughan Pirates Bill ‘Jerry Cards Finkey Whitney Philies Dizzy Door Carl Hubbell van Mungo Doggers Lon Warneke Chicago Gabby Hartnett Oubr Emile Lombardi Reds Joy di Mage George Gelkirk Bart Averill Tidians Ray Radcliffe White Sox Ben Chapman Smavs Tatieléers Charley Gehringee Tigers Luke Appling White Sag Loi Gehrig Jimmy Foxx Red Sok Finkey Higgins Athletics Lefiy Grove Reg Ox Vernon Gomez Monte Pearson Lynwood Rowe Mickey Cochrane Bill Ulokey Rolly Hemstey St. Louis Whitney Sreak Phillies Browns Caleher Gus Munvise Glanta Winnie Bru Maker Ernic Lombarill Pinkes" Whitney Phil Siniksely Rollie Hemsley Ha Browns Qochrane Frank Pinkey

Fight Results From Worcester Bouts Noted

Faint and garbled lines show fighters listed with ages and hometowns including Worcester Newark Los Angeles Cleveland and New York. Names such as J. Dani Pablo Dera Jon Royce Pete Redo appear among a broken bout record with weights and venues missing clear results.

Worcester Bn Fiewusilert Ballyuate Newark J. Dani Balpian Aix Andiny O'Shea Hongo Alow Califi Pablo Dera Los Angeles Lepine AL Rem Pna San Diego Hallywood Jon Royce Baa

Texas U Plans to House Athletes in One Dormitory

A Texas University proposal would house all athletes in a remodeled Wesleyan college dormitory with meals served in a common room. Wages for athletic tasks would be paid into the house account to cover board and room, reducing living costs. Officials have not announced the plan, but Dr Benedict acknowledges consideration by university councils.

Texas U Passibilly University of Texas Wesleyan Benedict White Alileaig ‘Council Board of Regents

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