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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1936
Page
5
Indoor rehearsal in Terrell Wells shows Pirates players Al Todd and Ralph Birkofer sweating under blankets after hot baths as a rough remedy to shed weight. Army analogy notes the contrast between fatigue and comfort while doctors appear unconcerned.
The Second Division polo team, defending Southwestern circuit champions, will play in the 1936 meet at Houston starting March 19. Captain Duff Suddath said Sunday’s receipts guarantee the trip for local El Ranchito, with other teams from Wichita and San Antonio possible. If Pershing field dries, a 472 period round robin begins at 2 pm with El Babchito and Artillery squads among participants. Captain Farmer has recovered from a polo spill in Omaha. Broadway Ladies League opens spring series at Broadway alleys with six teams listed and captains named.
Instructions describe a process to kill bacteria in fabrics through cleaning and washing. It cites the Puritan Laundry at 418 Sa Florey St as a service location.
A scrambled recap lists numerous college teams and scores including Rice, Texas A&M, Trinity, Southwestern, Alabama, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Drake, and others with fragmented data and unclear outcomes. The muddled OCR leaves uncertain game details and dates.
Amateur fighters conducted a protest demanding higher purses for ex pros causing the scheduled Hi bout program to be canceled. The Elks club in Rochester had arranged the event and the state boxing commission faces pressure during the dispute.
Four contenders for the city title earned semi final spots after Tuesday wins at Brackenridge gym. Finck Cigarmen and Brooks Observers advanced with decisive January night showings and key plays by Don Klauser and Chico Cuberel.
The Highland Park Horting Pigeons Club plans a long distance 808 mile flight from Kan. The event will ship birds by air next week as part of the club’s old bird series. William F. Voigt’s bird won a 510 mile Cherokee Okla race timing two hours ahead of rivals.
The Junior Yanks of America crown champions and challenge the city recreation department tournament winners. Winners at Lambert Helg include Teddy Coulter Bill Date Joe Bul Jageele Charles Meyer and Edward Rhodse. Colonel Earl Higginbotham plans a bite flying contest in March.
Winnipeg resident Fred Ripley, 53, a self described naturopath, is seen daily in frigid weather wearing minimal clothing while promoting air light water and diet therapies. The Nollator in Detroit operates 20 years with minimal wear. Tomorrow feature previews an upside down tree.
Promoter Jack Curley recalls how sports magnates funded search for boxing hopes as he recounts encounters with figures from society and politics. He describes ambitions of vast championship nights, meeting Warren G. Harding, Pancho Villa, and a host of luminaries who drifted through the boxing world.
Dr Karl Sarpolis plans revenge on Mexican star Humberto in Wednesday main event at Walkathen arena. The card features Cy Williams with Dick Lever in a semi final and Whitey Hewith with Habe Caddock in the preliminary, promising a wild bout.
Rice Owls beat Texas Christian 47 to 29 in Houston to hold second place but fail to protect the lead. Texas Longhorns can tie for second with a win at College Station as Aggies upset SMU 31 to 23 there. Arkansas leads the title chase after last week’s series.
Bod Coleman arrives from East Lov to manage the San Antonio Missions in the Texas league, returning after 11 years away. He succeeds Hank Sevéeret, who will helm Omaha in the Western League in 1936 after three seasons with San Antonio. Coleman previously managed the Missions in 1925.
Bell players hold practice at Concepcion Park at 5 o clock on Wednesday with new players invited to join.
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