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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1935

Page

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Leon Valley track stars shine in city meet

Leon Valley youngsters dominated events led by strong performances in sprinting and field events at a local track meet. standout efforts by Culebra, Mackey, Lock Full and others helped the team place in multiple finals and claim top spots in hurdles, long jump and relay events reflecting a lively, period-voice high school athletics card.

Leon Valley Sehlar Filta Tor Ilviston Levn Bor Olmor Fark Ma Om Valley Laurie Benker Haat Salt L Secund Frankle Frankle Biurmei Lock Pane Eaekse Lucile “Bristow Leah Valley Myirk Lee Reo Ali Tock Fon Thie Ae Aurpor Thage Stuaré Duch Gritith Leon Valley Meare Lenn Prin Feecon Sienbing Ind Sisabing Mackey Lock Hill Figle Hall Cervantes Menger Lean E ¥ Altey Henke Grea Byrd Grittth Southtan Bain Za Kirst Gurae Leek Gere Culebra Bill Wicked Levn Valles Michel “Southton Hird Tansher

Wagner Recovers After Operation Plays Return Game

Wagner, a key guard for the Magnolia Maulers, underwent a recent operation and missed action before returning in a city league game. He sustained a shin injury that reoccurred during the contest, resulting in several days of hospitalization and a cautious recovery plan.

Veane Benton

Amateur Ball Openings Mark 1939 Local Season

The initial 1939 meeting of City Major Baseball convened for 8 pm at YMCA with teams like Richler's Buster Krusts and Orange Crush among likely entrants. Various clubs from San Antonio Air Depot to Monument Workers planned early workouts, tryouts, and practice games, seeking pitchers, infielders, and outfielders while scheduling Sunday slates at multiple fields.

YM. Co. A Richler Buster Krusts San Antonis Air Depot Orange Crush Cireust Grange Grish NuGrape Last Seas Afissouri Pacific San Fernando San Antonio Air Depot Qwilt Ale Depot Frio City Road Glnu Perry Nick Rowe Eckhart Jn Mindz Dorse’s Gate AlGed

Academic League Opens Wednesday Baseball Opener at St Anthony's

Southwest Academic league base ball teams await the opening including Anthony's Yellowjackets vs the Peacock nine at St Anthony's. Game time will be four o'clock. The opener will be followed by a double header Sunday with San Antonio Junior College meeting St Henry's on two diamonds to be announced and Centre Catholic at Texas Military Institute.

Academic League Southwest Academic League 8. Anthony's Yellowjackals Peacock Nine St. Anthony's San Antonio Colese St. Henry's Cath Texas

Rangers Clinch Hockey Title in Rough Final

The San Antonio Rangers defeated the Austin Bruins 5 to 2 to seize the South Texas Hockey League title at San Pablo rink Saturday night. Riley led with four goals, Jack Smith added two, and Joe Carreon scored once. Eckhardt scored all four for Austin, Swisher tallied twice, Moody made 26 saves as the Rangers avoided penalties in a wild final period.

Bad Silaw San Antonio Rangers Austin Bruins San Pabso Im Riley Te Rangera Jwas Jack Smith Joe Carreon Austin Eckhardt Swisher Burkhalder Tanger Moody Fekhardt Hound Riley Rangera Tha Going Stewart Powers San Antonio Burkholder - Celdwell Carreon

April 4 7 Rodeo Scheduled in Los Angeles

Four day rodeo planned April 4 to 7 near Bracken Ridge park by A Branham. Events include saddle bronc bareback bulldogging calf roping and horse races daily. Prizes award first second third with amounts up to 50 for roping and 25 for riding. Entry fees listed as 15 for riding and 25 for roping. Mail or bring entries plus cash fee to Brannam at 504 Brgy building.

L.A A. Branham Brackenridge Park Brannam Frields Brgy Building

Schreiner Golf Team Defeats Bronchos in Kerrville Meet

Schreiner Institute golfers defeated Bronchos from Westmoorland College in a Nassau format at Kerrville Country Club. McMahon beat Bob Holleran 1 up, Pred McParren won 3 0 over George Finch, Alexander beat Joe Zucht 3 0, Cap Johnston defeated Finch and Whatley 3 0, and Alexander Johnston and Hoféron-Zucht combined 9 1. Alexander posted a 74. Schreiner next hosts Westmoorland at Willow Springs next Saturday at 9 a m.

Johnston Hoféron Zucht Alexander Samurday Schreiner Westmoorland Willows Springs

Conservation Bills Urge Support for Hunting and Fishing Licenses

A Texan editorial urges support for universal hunting and fishing licenses, noting game wardens shortfalls and underfunded hatcheries. It argues licenses aid conservation, restocking streams, and preventing wildlife decline, urging readers to contact legislators to pass House bills 931 and 43 for the common good.

Texas

AAU Tourney Set to Start in Denver

The national basketball tournament opens in Denver with 45 teams entering. Sunday night brings preliminary games to trim the field to 22 by Monday. Last minute entrants include Harkert’s of Omaha and Arkansas State College. Referees will be selected by B. G. Quigley while Joan Wulf Park Carroll and four Denver officials were appointed.

Denver TNS Isxp A ALU Mondh Harkert’s Omaha Arkaness State College Conway Ark B. G. Quigley St. Mary's Ken Will Joan Wulf Park Carroll Kansas City

Early 20th Century Baseball Layout Notes from Springs News

The piece surveys season layout and fence measurements for a new park near Josephine Street, comparing left and right field distances to the old park. It mentions high signs, a water-backed right field fence, and a San Pedro creek diversion shaping the field. Projections favor Pin tle Gelpia Athletics with Connie Mack’s aging lineup, plus pre season acts and boxing cards highlighting local names and spring training moves.

San Pedro

Wilson Warns Walsh Not To Kid Phillies

Davis J. Walsh notes Phillies spring plans as James Wilson warns not to kid the club. He cites Loy Cieza, Curt Davis, Euel Moore, and Dolphin as key figures. Wilson touts infield defense with Blondy Ryan and Johnny Verger, while Davis and Moore back a strong pitching staff including Collings and Bowman.

Davis J. Walsh Winter Haven James Wilson Philadelphta Phillies Hareby Board of Health Mr. Wrissa Imine Loy Cieza Curt Davis Euel Moore Baltimore Dolphin Widl Terry New York Collins St. Louis Chicago Philadelphia Wilson Klein Whitney Wirgil Davis Mast Davis Moore Paul Dern Tha Wien Bartell Blondy Ryan Johnny Verper Ryan Hartell Blondy Sheepy Johnny Moore Fee Cubs Ethan Allen Cincinnati George “Watkins Coeple Ign Rangover Last Yar Mavris Arovlelyuy Superior Wis Boland Altting Amovich Johnny Verger Bill Walters al Todd Joe Molden Jon Dtrd Phil Collings Nate Bowman Rey Hansen Sylvester Johnson Dim Bien Marcy Gumbers Orville Jorgens Galveston John Pozzulto Richmond Acaine

Commercial Loop Winds Up With Money in Bank

A garbled item mentions money in the bank and a commercial loop, with broken phrases about weather, a senior basketball player, and a president named Jenn P. Dunemore. The fragmentary text suggests a public or corporate update but lacks clear persons, places, or events.

Jenn P. Dunemore Gataren

Westmorland college basketball names 1995 captain

Coach Bob Myer announced Saturday that George Finch was elected captain of the Westmorland Bronc team for the 1995 season. Seven lettermen were named, including Finch, Bill Stokes, Guy Gempton, Dareugh Grohman, Mario Imperial, Lloyd Blackburn, and Cecil Bain, with the squad emphasizing high scorers and returning experience.

George Pinah Westmorland unter _ college basket Bob Myer Finch Myer Jettermen Ara Finch Bill Stokes Guy Gempten Dareugh Grohman Mario Imperial Lloyd Blackburn Cecil Bain

Alamo Jewelers Meet Te Malian American Athlete Class Team

Softball game scheduled for Sunday at 9 30 morning at Salt Pidze Park features Alamo Jewelers versus a Malian American Athlete Class team. Both rosters urged to arrive early for warmups and pregame duties. Park workouts begin next Tuesday at Lockwood Park with June start time set for 4 PM. Players and tryouts urged to attend.

Alamo Jewelers Salt Pidze Park Lockwood Park

Alice Gridders Enter Spring Football Training

Alice High School opens spring football training with twenty two candidates reporting to coach Grady Reynolds. Sessions include drills and lectures in afternoon practice blocks as the team prepares for the upcoming season.

Alice Grady Reynolds Alice High School Fieth Reynolds

Cunningham Sets Record in Indoor Meet at Madison Square Garden

Glenn Cunningham of Kansas ran a sensational double at the Knights of Columbus Indoor meet in Madison Square Garden, first winning the mile in 4:48 then breaking the world 1000 yard record in 2:10, with Gene Venzke and Marty Williamson finishing behind in the mile.

New York Kansan Gene Venzke Fennsylvana Marty ‘Williamson North Carolina

Tivy High Names Nine Cage Players For Varsity

Tivy High announces nine lettermen for the cage team. Capt. Gene Lock and players Foreland Fisher Mosly Chambliss Braden Halbreek are named. Chambliss named captain of the Anticreager next year. Wisconsin wins Central A A C track titles by 241 to 74 over Chicago Parks team. four meet records fall.

Tivy High Kerrville Tivy Coath H. H. Hil Gene Lock Paterson Ballinger Foreland Fisher Mosly Chambliss Braden Halbreek Wisconsin Chicago University of Wisconsin Badger

San Antonio Trackmen to Compete at Fort Worth Meet

San Antonio will send Harlandale High School and Texas Military Institute to the Southwestern Exposition track and field meet in Fort Worth next weekend. Coach Kellam may send more teams from local schools if standout performers emerge, with Edison and Brackenridge also planning entries.

Clark Nealon San Antonio Fort Worth Herrandale High School Texas Military Institute Bracketridge Jefferson Tech Laney Claud Kellam Kellam Edison Mac Holleman Oyer Harlandale Kyin Afartin Jack Sanders J. D. Peter T. Mt Jessines Charles Mcleach-lan Arthur Kelland Frank Flanigan Alfred Garrico Arthur Chaffe Carrico Chaffe McLachin Flanigan Panthers Mnajor Colleges Edisons Tom Ing I Edison Field W. F. Bylvester Ynakum Donna D. O. O'Neil Yoakum Lanier Bloomington Garriza Springs Floresville Poteet Yubcex Rocksprings Somerset South San An Tonia Mac Holfeman Joe Ward Melaiela Sylvester Potest Carte Springs Yancep

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