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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1935

Page

22

Mud Flying At Alamo Downs Seven Race Card On Sloppy Track

A heavy morning rain left Alamo Downs in the mud as seven races were run on a sloppy track. Monastir and Captain Danger led a nine-horse field in the mile and a sixteenth, while jockey Ned Merritt sought his first wins of the meeting. Golden Fate captured the General Motors handicap by five lengths with rider Smith guiding Apache stable in a $64,630 wagering day. Jessie T and Jessie Cop page produced long-odds upsets, and the daily double paid $30.20.

Alamo Downs Oval WHRER Monastir Blah Tiger Captain Danger Hockey Fred Smith Ned Merritt Merritt Smith Gaiden Fate Apache Stables General Motor Sassenagh Golden Fate General Motors Star Pelican Tifiden Albert Beck Apache Chain Robert Leischman Gold Step Seratch J. D. Mikel G. EB. Ewnis Mikel Guldett Fate Jessie T Jessie Coppage South Sassenach Coil Erdbole Blandris

Clay Court Title Tennis Meet Set

Chicago May 2 announces the national clay court tennis tournament will be played at the River Forest Tennis Club from May 17 to 23. Also in classified ads a rug is offered for sale at about 49.50 each.

Chicago River Forest

Westmoorland Field Day Promotes Coed Physical Training

Westmoorland college will stage an annual field day on Friday under Coach Hob Myer and Mrs Myer to test speed accuracy strength and team power. About 94 percent of the student body will compete in four large teams with two captains per group. Medals will be awarded to event winners and the high point team will receive a cup.

Westmoorland College Hob Myer Myer

Mrs Moody About Ready for Tennis Comeback

San Francisco May 2 Helen Wills Moody still is noncommittal about her tennis future but friends believe she will begin her comeback in the big Eastern tournaments this summer. Since resuming practice after 15 months out with a back injury she has shown a remarkable return to form.

San Francisco Helen Wills Moody Helen Jacobs

Jefferson Netters Tie Schreiner in Five Matches

Schreiner defeats Jefferson in several singles ties while Jefferson wins two from Schreiner. Singles results include Dyer over Smith 6 4 6 2, Bourland over Manoff 6 4 6 4, Yancey over Stoneberger 6 3 6 4, and Te Witt over Holder 6 0 6 0. Doubles see Bourland Evans defeating Smith Manoff 6 3 8 4 and Yancey Rappaport over Shelby De Witt 7 5 2 8.

Jefferson Netters Schreiner Thomas Jefferson Highchool Schreiner Institute Jefferson Courts Stuart Jefferson L. Manoff Jetterson Stuart _and_C. Marott Dyer Klinedman Yancey and Rappaport Shelby de Witt

Fight Results: Multiple bouts recapped with KO and decisions

In a night of boxing across North Dakota and nearby towns, King Tut defeated Adolph Haavieto by knockout, while Minneahalis stopped 165 in Fargo. Joe Domstad outpointed by Winnipeg, and Tom Nilson stopped by Woods at 184 in Fargo. Cushman edged Whmiper in a 195 showdown. Pirrnae knocked out Lane in Cleveland middleweight action. other bouts listed with various winners and locales.

The Associated Press Grant Forks N. D King Tut Minneahalis Adolph Haavieto Fargo Mfc Grant Iver Joe Bhannan Midwauss East Liverpoo Chin Paul Pirrnae Cleveland Sharley Lane Detroit Ross Fields Weirton W. Va Jack

Growth Island of Sandusky Near Lake Erie Draws Curiosity

A man in Sandusky, Ohio, built an island near shore using a sandbar and planks. Over 25 years the deposited sand, chips, and shells formed a spacious habitat with 13 buildings and various trees. Also recounted is a historic trolley voyage from New York to Chicago lasting 45 hours 24 minutes of travel.

Lake Eris Sandusky Ohio Louis, Wagner New York Chicago Trowley Tralley Moulton Interborough Rapids Transit Company

Kentucky Derby Likely To See Sixteen at Post

Louisville May 2 AP The Kentucky Derby field is down to 16 with C V Whitney's Today as near even money favorite. Nellie Flag receives seven pounds less than Today as the filly from Calumet Farm is weighted lighter. Boxthorn, trained by Gol B R Bradley, showed Derby potential with a 2 05 4 5 miles and a quarter workout. Other hopefuls include Omaha and Plat Exe in various drills as trainers pace workouts ahead of Saturday's race.

Louisville C. V. Whitney Nellie Flag Eary Nellie Plag Warren Wrights Calumet Farm Torlay Jack Healey Payne Whitney Gelvin Goucel Delhy

Harlandale High coach Martin defers decision after reelection

At a stormy Harlandale ISD meeting, coach Martin declined to state whether he would accept reelection or a role in the district next year. He said he needed time to think, with friends predicting he would remain in his post. the new school board split three to two in keeping him, along with Principal Nelson Gay and Acting Principal Fred May.

Martin Harlandale Nelson Gay Fred Miay Biltolt Woodrow Wilson

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