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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1935
Page
8
Na4mburg March 54 May Schmeling and Steve Hamas near peak for a 10 round fight Sunday. Schmeling has pressed roadwork to regain wind and stamina after a defeat at Hamas hands in New York. Hamas remains busy with sparring partners while coach Charley Harvey predicts another victory.
Racing notes report Frank Reams takes over as trainer of Warren Wright's Calumet Park white division, while G R Vadentine exits. It notes Florida Derby prospects, Morvich son Sure on track and trainer Clarene Billoo optimistic. Training changes touch Astor Goldblatt moving to Kentucky, Belair and Catawba stables en route east, and plans for spring and California derbies including Bay Meadows and Santa Anita handicaps.
An old Broad Street pillar in Augusta Georgia bears a hand mark said to be left by a slave. A 20 year old prophecy warned moving the pillar would bring death. City administrations have delayed removal amid rumor of fatal strikes against those who defy the warning.
The Sunday School softball program, linking 20 churches, aims to form a church athletic association to promote all sports. It seeks city park field support to reduce diamond congestion, and to channel youth talent into wholesome, community uplifting athletics. Local leaders urge public backing and continued church school collaboration.
At Water Street Park in St Petersburg Babe Ruth drew about 550 fans in his first appearance for a Western league team. The crowd cheered the star as he fielded and hit, proving his magnetism remains strong despite aging, while Bill McKechnie discussed Ruth’s role and training plans with Braves owner George. Ruth’s presence generates large public interest and speculation about his spring activity.
New York March 6 7 Polo enthusiasts foresee a revival of international competition after a radical amendment to Westchester challenge cup rules. Negotiations seek renewal of the U S England series in Great Britain next year with matches likely in June under the Hurlingham committee. The United States has held the cup since 1921.
Keystone Vulcanizers seek a seven inning practice game Sunday with Squadron 40 or 43 at Kelly field or another suitable venue. The team schedules workouts at 3 30 Thursday with various local clubs and notes a postponed West End Eagle workout. Captain Jelty Hrmandez leads veterans Olrede and Faul Flores in the effort.
The United States Golf Association plans to expand the number of sectional qualifying districts for the open and amateur championships and possibly raise the amateur quota. The committee, led by vice president John G. Dackton, expects a decision within two weeks as complaints mount from clubs whose golfers must qualify in other states. Readouts note 1000 players in amateur rounds across 25 districts and similar turnout in open rounds. potential changes include district separations in states like New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania to allow internal qualifiers with outsiders barred.
Dorothy Trabng of San Pra is favored to win the Pebble Peach Women’s title at the 1995 championship opening in Calif. March 4. The field includes notable players from California and nearby regions as the event kicks off on the Pebble Beach course.
Davis West Palm Beach March 8 Ruth is predicted to boost attendance as he transfers to the National League. Rogers Hornsby, a famed hitter, cautions that Ruth’s return to Boston and move leagues will revitalize him and draw crowds. He notes Ruth’s hitting remains potent and expects heavy interest from pitchers facing him.
A garbled horseracing card lists six races with purses from 400 to 500 dollars. Entries include horses like Enab, Brilliant Son, Sheriff Eugene, Moving Star, Graceful Lady, and Count Dean with various weights and odds. Weather is cloudy and track listed as fast or wet, conditions unclear.
The New Orleans card lists first to seventh races with purse amounts from 400 to 5400 dollars and claiming conditions. Entries include horses such as Southland Poet High Tush Bellona Birthday Gil Visionary Hour Triece and more, with weights and odds noted and weather and ground conditions hinted.
A dense Hialeah entry list outlines multiple races with purses of 800 and 1400 dollars, allowances, maidens, and seven furlongs fields. Notable horses include Sandy Roach, Playful Tor, Festoon, Highnia LincHold Pilch, Dancing Cloud, Red Ensign, and Merry Compound. The card features six races with detailed entries and weights, plus apprentice allowances and stipulations.
Epsom Downs lists entries for seven races including a first event with a purse around 60. The cards feature horses such as My Torannn 104 Khucks Chips 115 and Raven Queen 44 among many others. Six races are named for yearlings and up with notable horses like Texas Bald 107 and Texan Moon in the mix.
Unclear OCR text fragment mentions patients and nursery items with scattered names and numbers, making a coherent sports or event summary impossible. The legible entities include a place Hialeah and a few scattered names, but no discernible outcome, date, or competition details to anchor a factual summary.
The Terry Arana boxing card, headlined by Lou Ter T and Arana, was postponed due to hall conditions. The same lineup will be staged next Tuesday with an added bout featuring Cunningham’s plan to pit Wilson Dunn against an opponent. Terry stays, while Arana and Tetumpiter meet Howard Scot in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico on Thursday.
Polo game between the Third Infantry Brigade and San Antonio fur will not air as scheduled on Wednesday afternoon at Brookenridge Park Field. The Farmer, a member of the Infantry team, announced the change Wednesday morning.
Russ Zakturoft from New Jersey faces Marvin Westenberg in a three fall bout set for Wednesday night at Walkathon arena. Other preliminaries feature Ralph Hammonds vs Dick Lever, LaVerne Baxter vs Sid Nabors, and more. Card includes mentions of costs, housing ad, and classification details.
Training camp updates from Philadelphia to Tampa and beyond. Report notes 14 advance players at Philadelphia camp and rest day before series with Yanigan. mixed injury and form reports from Giants, Tigers, Indians, Braves and others. Includes comments by managers Wilson Nugent Dressen and players such as Ruth Waeneke and Kuhel as spring drills continue.
Reported spring training notes show New York Yankees tester Joly trying third base under manager Doe McCarthy while Brooklyn Dodgers grow defense with Danny Taylor facing rookie Stanley Borgadary. Chicago White Sox scouting Beauford Rites and Athletes head to Pentagon Gap for workouts.
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