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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1936

Page

4

Pytlak Holds Cleveland's Answer in Indians Bid for Pennant

New Orleans report previews Cleveland Indians for 1936 season. Pawl Mickelson describes optimism around catcher O'Pytlak's return, Campbell's form, and a strong pitching staff led by O'Neill. The lineup includes Averill, Vosmik, and Trosky with a hopeful infield and rotation featuring Allen, Brown, Harder, and Yauscher as pitchers.

Pawl Mickelson New Orleans Cleveland Indians Steve O'Neill Pycak Bruce Campbell al Yea Walter Johnson Poe Pytlak Catopbeh Ting Campbell Earl Averill Johny Allen New York George Elsebotoer Philadelphia O'Neil O'Neill Allen Lloyd Brown Mel Harder Orel ' Tildebrand Walf Tudlin Thornton Lee Ralph Vine~ Garnet Bilgeholder Clint Brown Lee Ali Milnar Southpaw New Idleans Walter Yauscher

Newman to Manage Cuero Ball Team

Walter Newman a former league hurler will manage the Cuero ball club for the season. The 1936 Trotters will play independent baseball with both day and night games at Cuero’s new municipal park, part of a $72,000 project under construction. Deverax and Rul, from the 1935 Victoria Rosebud, are added to the Cuero lineup.

CUERO Trotters Walter Newman Treite Deverax Rul Victoria Rosebud Cuero Unis Cuero Municipal

Bogalusa Goalers capture Southern AAU title

The Bogalusa Louisiana basketball team captured the Southern AAU tournament by seating the Dellas Texas club in New Orleans. Loyola of New Orleans defeated ToNus In 42 to 37 at Laird Place. Todus was the defending champion. Hutcheson in hospital. Joe Hutcheson, veteran outfighter for the Atlanta Crackers, left Fort Worth hospital for Denton to be confined a week due to a severe influenza attack.

New Orleans Bogus Dellas Tex Loyola of New Orleans ToNus Todus Hutcheson Fort Worth Joe Hutcheson Atlanta Crackers Denton Turner Tenpin League Kopplin Lee Stettler Eerapestes Aula Anderwald Seer Wee MacManus Esire Sean Sihaeee Az Ealtry See Teressy Memple Ates Dudlsie Ad Nixon Weyrith Eipart Atheiner R. Treinar B. Reinara Fagenuiniey Echriewer Ives Matthew Dietemamm Aldazelmann Treatten Eichhorn Henry Renee Wy Matthews Simon An We Kopplin Meloney Dalinte-Roonwates andizelmann-Scheel Mrage Treuter Eanie Jessia Fletcher Wisn Io Kiaus H. Heinarz Luthy L. Temple Echaefer MacManus Reinars Alves Leo Miletti R. Fee B. Reinure Otto Kraus Rhemer Zizelmann Sand Dulling Kooh Wolff Quintanutla Ullrich Ty Beach Dom Anderwald Va Schniecher Lee Va Reinerz Ly Va Weyrign Klos Matthews Leinart Stettner Eelnay Heubawlll Kopelin

Governor Opens Biggest ABC Tenpin Meet in Indianapolis

Indiana Governor Paul V. McNutt will formally open the thirty sixth annual American Bowling Congress convention at the state fair grounds tonight at 7 30 Central Standard time. The event, largest ABC gathering, runs through April 14 and will draw about 15 000 bowlers from 301 cities Canada and Hawaii.

Indianapolis Indiana Paul V. McNutt State Hose Executive Department John Khiger ABC Canada Territory of Hawaii State Fair Grounds Aise Coliseum

Ox Blanton Dies of Burns in Texas City

Claude Ox Blanton, a once famed Texas football star, died after clothing ignited while he burned stumps at his home. The 0-year old former all Southwest Conference tackle at the University of Texas, employed in the state department, worsened from burns sustained in the late Saturday accident.

Tongview Marth Claude Blanton al Ve University of Texas State Complrakiers

Hines and Culley May Have to Wait Until '37

New York March 9 The Davis Cup hopes of Wilmer Hines and Honey Culley, rated among the top American doubles teams, ended in a surprise defeat to Karle Schroeder and Gil bert Hall of New Jersey. The loss came after Hines exited with illness, leaving the door open for possible invitation to future American team tryouts but likely delaying a Davis Cup appearance until 1937.

Hines Culley New York Wilmer Hines Honey Culley Sweden Karle Schroeder Gilbert Hall South Orange N. J Schroeder Hall Johnny van Ryn Gregory Miltgin Witpies Mangin Oping Culity Walter Merrill Gall States Lawn Tennis Association Gulley Participa

Week End Sports Wrap From The Associated Press

Fragmented notes cover mile rate decisions, Long Beach relays results, Florida derby world record, Florida golf winner, umpire selections for baseball, indoor tennis titles, world backstroke record, and college basketball results across conferences with numerous team results and individual performances.

Associated Tress Frowidence Mangan Dunmarham New England Long Beach Calif Frank Wyatt Southern California Cornellons Jonneon Bears Umar New York Manhattan Yale Miawi Joseph Widener Mrs PA. B Wiener Daripper Whitney Bright Plamace San Francisco Austin_C Payor Manner Man Cloud D'Or Augustine Fla Maureen Greatt Crowe Florida West Coast Mrs. Q Hulk Dallas Alvin Gardner Texas League Joe Cate Utley Welsh Jr Eddie Palmer Chester Fowler Frank Coe Leonaet Hartman van Ryn Mies Taubele Chicago Adolf Kiefer Tesutta North Carolina Sil Washington Murray Teachers Louissiana Kentucky Pattsburgh Fern State West ‘Keitia Jetteesna Colgate Westeyan Walbiama Norther Notre Dame Marquette Wewie Utah State Stanford Oregon Wastyagin State Oreran State

Tigers clinch runner-up after final league match

Ignacio Arcllano Jr and Eduardo Prado led the Tigers to a winless finish for Gonzales Lub at Lions Field on Sunday, with Prado scoring twice and Humberto Morales adding one in the second half as Monte Carlo Brewers secured the league’s top spot.

Monte Carlo Brewers The Tigers Ignacio Arcllano Jr Eduardo Prado Humberto Morales Gonzales Lionsfield

Ruppel Wins Greater San Antonio Bowling Championship

John Ruppel of New Braunfels captured the Greater San Antonio tenpin tournament title with 1919 in Class A all events. Bert Weltens of San Antonio was runner up with 4874. Ruppel also led in the night event with 289 and the all events situfles title at 683. Martin Linen Supply won team honors in Class A with 2962. Tournament secretary Dick Minoy expected final Class B and C results by Tuesday.

San Anton San Annie Bowling Association John Ruppel New Braunfels Broadway Bert Weltens Antonio Ruppel Lournament Situfles Westens T. Butler Fred Meyer Glags A Martin Linen Supply E. J. Eyhorn Sinclair Ollberg Gosling Insurance Company Winerle

Edward the sequence of English Edwards explained

The article traces English kings named Edward from Edward the Elder (d. 924) to Edward the Confessor (1042–1050) and Edward I (1219–1907) with five Edwards between 1307 and 1553, noting Edward VII’s reign starting in 1901 and the current Edward XI. It invites readers to mail questions to Mr Ripley about the cartoons.

Edward XI Edwards Edward VIII England Edward the Elder Fiward the Martyr Edward the Confessor Edward Edward I Edward Wii Victoria

Three-Fingered Newkirk Named Tulsa Oilers Prospect Ace

Tulsa Oilers acquire pitcher Floyd Newkirk from the Seals in the DiMaggio trade set. Newkirk, famed for a maimed three fingered left hand, once starred at Illinois College and Newark, with a no hit bid for St. Paul on May 22. He weighs 195 pounds, stands 6 feet 1 inch, and will be 27 in July.

Joe DiMaggio New York Yankees Art Grigg Tulsa Oilers Yanks San Francisco Ttal- Tan Grigg Floyd Newkirk Oilers Newkirk Seals Browl Mordecai Brown Chicago Cubs Hoe Norris Isinois College Jacksonville St. Paul Karsaa City Newark Brown Noh

Wrestling Card Promises Top Draws at Walkathon Arena

Promoter Harry Coffman tucks Danl Boone Savage and Juan Humberto into a Wednesday night lineup at the Walkathon arena with Dr Karl Sarpolis backing Savage. Referee M Rike, and heavyweights Cy Williams and Ellis Bashara loom in semis. Marvin Westenberg returns to face Speed Anderson in the prelims.

Harry Coffman Walkathon Arena Dan'l Boone Savage Juan Humberto J. Humberto Missippi Karl Sarpolis Savage Paseler M. ©. Rike Coffman Leh Entertainment Rassier Humberto Billy Edwards Cy Williams Ellis Bashara Marvin Westenberg Speed Anderson

Tulsa Oilers Begin Spring Drills Under New Manager

The Tulsa Oilers opened their 1946 Texas League pennant camp at Seguin with a new manager Marty McMali us guiding a 26-man squad expected by March 17. Pitchers and catchers reported today, with infielders and outfielders due later. Only four playoff contenders from last season will attend: Johnny Berger, Dick Whitworth, Babe Howell, and Ivan Crawford.

Oilers St. Paul American Association Griggs Seguin Shaughnessy Jonny Berger Dick Whitworth Babe Howell Dallas Ivan Crawford

McCluskey and Bright Race in Frisco Distance Duel

In Frisco on March 9 the long distance stars Joe McCluskey of the New York Athletic Club and Norman Bright of Sunnyvale face off in a 5000 meter event. The race serves as an Olympic team strength test ahead of Berlin, with both athletes viewed as top contenders for the international meet. The Meade oval’s 13 laps to the mile track hosts the closing lacrosse backfield season meet as McCluskey and Bright set a brisk pace early.

McCluskey Frisco San Francisco Joe McCluskey New York Athletic Club Norman Bright Sunnyvale Calif America Berlin Wenden Oval

Hitler actions spark Olympic unease and boycott talk

The article reports fear in Paris and major capitals that Germany may violate the Locarno treaty affecting the Berlin Olympic Games. A French official hints at possible sports sanctions including boycotting a German team, while Avery Brundage predicts the Games will go ahead in Berlin if war is avoided and IOC rules are followed.

Germany France Senich Berlin Great Britain Italy Belgham United States Avery Brundage American Olympic Committee Beria Inter

Missions Begin Spring Work at Laredo

San Antonio Missions manager Coleman opens spring workouts at Laredo with about 10 prospects and several veterans. The group includes players from Seguin to Los Angeles and San Antonio, as scouts test height and potential for minor league assignments across the St. Louis Browns system.

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