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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1935
Page
10
Three horses and several jockeys were injured in a fatal pile up during a highly contested race in Swonzy Australia. The leading horse reportedly fell with a broken leg causing the others to trip. injuries required hospital treatment. This crash is noted as the worst in Australia since 1685, when 16 horses fell and a jockey was killed during the Calfield cup.
Roy Velinder, the Brackenridge and Jefferson standout, won the district boys singles title 6-1 8-4 6-2 over Louis Manhoff. The district meet is scheduled for April 13 at Jefferson with upcoming matches Thursday for girls singles and doubles and Friday for the boys doubles title. Velinder will face two more challengers as defenses of last year’s honors are planned, with Brackenridge and Jefferson teams to meet in the event.
Philadelphia report notes invitation to Glenn Eastman world record holder for his distance and Kansas runner Glenn Cunningham to race in a special event at the forty-first Penn relay carnival set for April 23 to 27. Swertz, manager, announced Cunningham as a possible opponent.
Whartori's favorite pole pony of A. B. Wharten Jr, star of El Bay y teamn, collapsed and died on the field as a game was about to start at Fort GM. Details come from a locally received report, noting an abrupt end to the event.
Carolyn Brown, 15, faces Mrs. Roe in the club golf tournament semi finals at San Antonio Country Club. Brown shot 84 to beat Mrs. Negley 7 and 6, while Roe beat Miss Clayte Roombach 5 and 5. Other semi finals and flights listed with multiple matches and pairings. Finalists include Lieut. Ken Rogers and Lonnie Wendland set for 28 holes at Brackenridge Park.
Carta Alonea Restaurant hosted a victory banquet for its Seconds soccer team after winning a second consecutive state title by defeating Mexico Sports Club of Cal Iss. Jose R. Nunez, sponsor, led the event for 40 guests with Mexican dinner, speeches, songs, and piano. Team president Fd Heentech and forward Isidro Fiores performed on piano. goalie Meggie Charles sang. Local entertainer Mario Fediozs de larruz performed, singing a repertoire accompanied by Armano Vesquex at the piano.
The Kenedy White Sox will host St. Marys University Rattlers in Kenedy at 3 30 Sunday afternoon. The Rattlers dropped all of a three game series last weekend in Laredo.
West plans to address the Aggies on sports at noon Thursday in the AL Co A post. The speaker is a graduate of A and M in the class of 1924.
Severeid, praising 26-year-old Willie Conners from Berkeley, notes his powerful throwing arm and potential as a regular, as the Missions plan to rely on Conners and other recruits. Manager Hane Severeté discusses lineup depth, with rehabbing players and pitchers Miller, Caldwell, Ernie McCabe, and Scharein returning to form, while outfielders and infield spots remain unsettled during Eaglefield camp workouts and Randolph league tuneups.
Brackenridge Eagles coach Manor Puckett plans to feature promising pitcher David Mayer as the team prepares for a midweek 3:30 game against the Austin Maroons. The Eagles already rallied from 9-0 down to beat Honda 11-10, led by Johnnie Hill’s 3-for-3 day and Sammy Drake’s hitting run.
A feature on Simmy Nichols a one armed golfer from Valdosta Georgia who after losing his right arm in 1929 continues to post pars and has four holes in one. His famed 36 yard ace at the Douglas Georgia course in December 1933 is highlighted along with his remarkable handicap overcoming feats. Also notes the Rock of the Cross Park in Missouri touted as a tiny national park with legends and a brief item about future Belive It or Not content.
Horace Wade writes a whimsical column about stable life and animal mascots. He notes Nell Kuhlman becomes godmother to a horse, describes Nanny the horse, Papyrus and Har Gold cases, and recalls Grey Hip the goat. Pets around stables are common fixtures amid racing lore.
Rumors swirl over proposed UT coaching changes as the board of regents prepares for Saturday meeting. Athletic council recommendations from two weeks ago may be consolidated and acted upon soon. Reports say Bill James and Sturty Alderson could be dropped while Cock Matty Karow's duties may shift.
Alamo Downs spring horse race meeting runs April 98 through May 18 with the same staff of officials from the winter meet. Henry returns as racing secretary and steward, joined by Corikling and Eddie Compton, with Carey, Brown and Bender as placing judges. The event promises longer distance races including mile and a half and two mile events, as the track reunites the staff and horses from the prior season.
Smiley High School dominated the Gonzales county wetery track and field meet with a new team record total. Cecil Robinson led Smiley with 11.4 points as Joe Bell Burnett scored 14.1 and Holman of Nixon followed with 13. Lecavills won the Sumter high division, Nixon second, Smiley third, while Smiley also claimed the ward school at Vinton.
Galveston Bucy suffered a second loss to Texas A&M as the Aggies edged them 1 to 0 in a seventh inning scoring burst. Martinez and Dowling pitched for the Aggies while Tavis and Keith worked for Galveston.
Chicago March 27 University of Chicago star halfback Benny Berwanger held the captain’s trophy awarded by the All-America Football Board. Mrs Knute Rockne, widow of Notre Dame coach, formal presented the trophy at the ceremony.
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