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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1936

Page

2

Brevity Scratched as Derby Field Shrinks in Mud

Louisville May 2 14 Brevity the favorite for the Kentucky Derby faced last minute doubt as rain and mud affected Churchill Downs. Dnieper Seventh Heaven and Gold Seeker joined the field with Brevity likely short-odds, while Widener Coyne and Western bettors rallied around the mud-loving contenders in a tense prep for the great race.

Louisville Seventh Heaven Churchill Downs J. EB. Widenrr W. O Goodioe Rormile Sunny Jing Tia Juana Herry Payne Whitne Goldseeker W. OC. Goodiee Kentucky Granville Teutel Belsir Wheatley Ural Jim Kizammons Granvillans & Son Gallant Fox

Kentucky Derby Field Lineup for Sixty-Second Derby

The Louisville crowd awaits the sixty second Kentucky Derby lineup with owners jockeys and post positions listed. Entries include noted breeders and a wide slate of entrants from Turman records and stable lines across Woodard Beavers and Widener connections, with ore likely times and post details to follow.

Louisville Churchitt Dows

Yale Baseball Captain Dies After Illness

Pittsfield Mass May 2 by Thies F Curtin Jr Yale baseball captain 32 Thies Curtin Jr died today at St Luke's Hospital after a 20 week illness attributed to a disease contracted on the Yale team trip to Japan last summer The captain was honor? and named Thomas F Curtin Jr.

Pittsfilly Mass Thies F. Curtin Jr Yale Bt Luke's Hospital le Wicht Wade Japan Mes Thomas F. Gurtin

Derby Stakes Run Amid Growing Woman Owner Rise

The sixty-second Derby features notable women owners including Mrs Widener and Mrs Phipps with others like Mrs A B Masoy He Did and Mrs Fthol Mars. Fighters such as The Fighter and Sanpreat loom as contenders while trainer Hitzsimmons remains cautious about Poe. The field includes contrasts in speed and form as the race builds to an anticipated finish amid varying track conditions.

Derby Witter Onna Louisville William Welward New York Techel Ogden Mills C.phipps Widener Phipps A. B. Masoy Fthol Mars B. Pranzhem Kentucky Solas E.R. Bradley Entiry Tim Soli Banister Braddey Woodward Gainville Teufel Hitzsimmons Poe Coli Grannile Coldstream Indian Broom Kate Lent Mars Jack Holl

Derby Bay Guards at Churchill Downs for Derby Stakes

Louisville May 2 OPA squad of 32 crack shots guards today at Churchill Downs to protect about 3.5 million in pari motuel handle during the Kentucky Derby. George T Kinnarney, Downs police man, orders protection with door checks and counting semis to prevent theft amid the excited crowd.

Louisville OPA Churchill Downs Derby Bay Wil Waleh Gethrough George T. Kinnarney Special Downs Police M&n Tmarney

Tech Diamond Aces Advance In National Baseball Tournament

Austin May 2-18 The Tech Diamond Aces advance in the six team national baseball tournament sponsored by Asti High School. Semi final action followed a 12-3 Tech win over Weslaco while Austin topped Waxahachie. Heatley of Killeen struck out 19 as Hando fell 3-3 en route to the final.

Austin Sen Antonin Tech Hileen Asti High School Theatre Blay Waxahachie Tech Weslaco Killeen Hando Heatley Remling San Antonio Tech Bana Taylor Waxahacare Umenem Baler Lonnie Wilson Luthy Thrailhull Prior Areo Kopplin Dictaman Oinners Matthews Avoil Caprain Dietumann Saengty McAlister Hild

Run Earned Off Grove In 33 Innings

The Boston Red Sox star Robert Moses Grove, a 26 year old from Maryland, is praised for his pitching. He has allowed only one earned run in 33 1/3 innings across four starts, with 2 hits in four games, and a win over Cleveland. The Sox posted 19 hits in a 6-0 win as multiple games featured strong pitching across the league.

Associated Press Geneiihgolf Lonaconing Robert Moses Grove Grove Wisdon Red Sox Gheveland Tuidians Aét We Fina Dizey Dein Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers Johnny Bronca Chixago White Sox Yankees Jimmy DeShong Senators Washington Browns Grissom Dertt J. Wayne Osborne Heston Bees Pirates Lew Grissom Max Reds Cincinnati Phillies Eldon Auter Detroit Tigers Athletics Dean Dodgers Jone Pickers Jimmy Walkup Elon Hagsett Mike Meola Gene Moore Patates Giants Cubs

Bobcats Win Track Meet in Hurtsville

Huntsville May 2 The San Marcos Teachers College Roy als Swamper He Sim Hartston Oollege Heavkats won a dual meet Friday taking first in 13 events. Burgoyne Sam Kelaton was high point man with 13 points, winning the javelin and two mile, and placing second in the mile. Irby and Holloway of San Mares followed with 41 1 4 points each.

Huntsville San Marcos Teachers College Royals He Sim Hartston Oollege Heavkats Burgoyne Sam Kelaton Irby Holloway San Mares Earh

Rainchecks for Kansas City Rainout Delays Baseball Game

Clouds overhead postpone Kansas City's game as rain starts to fall. The Bits led 1 to 0 at the time, ending the event early despite threatening weather during the season opener in Toledo.

Kansas City Toledo

Derby Notes on Names and Derby Prospects

Kentucky Derby coverage from Louisville discusses weather, race day conditions, and the high-profile names shaping the field. It highlights trainer Joseph E Widener’s confidence in Up to Bly, Gravita’s dam lineage, and Grand Slam’s Derby bid. It also notes Brevity as a favored horse, shipping fever withdrawals, and Pimlico's upcoming Preakness draw potential.

Bradley Joseph E. Widener Brevily Russia Granville Willan Woodward Gravita Merry Pete Couree Petoe Aadien Fronmatl Sharpe Kilmer Relyer Pimlico

L A High Stars Qualify For State Meet

Thomas Jefferson High athletes led the L A High crew to qualify for multiple events at the Texas interscholastic state meet in Austin. Paul Dillon advanced in both track and hurdles, with five events reaching preliminaries. John Watkins, Judson Taylor, Salvador Trevino joined others in poles, jumps, and hurdles as Edison and Brackenridge also earned spots.

Thomas Jefferson High Schlont San Antonio Austini Paul Dillon Mustangs Baturdap Dillon John Watkins Judson Taylor Salvador Trevino Edison Morris Barefield Charies Brackenridge Dreiss Charles Hargrove Mex Engel Manuel Bellincourt Clayton Hereford Mack Davenport Terry

Evelyn Schriewer Advances In Tennis

Evelyn Schriewer of Bracke Tidge Hien, San Antonio, the lone local in the Texas scholastic tennis meet, won her first round 7-5, 1-3 as she advances toward the semi finals where she would face Edith Fordtrai of Galvesleg. The semi final winner would meet Mary McQuiston of North Dallas in the finals set for Saturday at Virginia Metawaii in Victoria.

Evelyn Schriewer Bracke

News of San Antonio Bowlers Major Tea Teague Triumphs

Local bowling results highlight Teague leading Pioneer Flour to a series win after a tight finish. Key standout scores include Jemnin Fuchs 255, Bob Aulerson 268, and Barbera Sports shining in several leagues. The article covers multiple leagues with top performers and team margins across Highland Park, Alamo Tenpin, Texas Central, Merchants Tenpin, and more, detailing high game marks and close battles throughout.

Teague Coener Hayes Relnarz Fiour Schriceer Treuter Reiners Ogelken Anark Manhattan Cate Frank Brothers Clotaiers Bob Aulerson Bob Pat Thomaswinling Smeltz Menshattan Payne Ehndling Zimmerman Sizelair Barbera Sports Waa Guthrie Dowd Buckners Sinclairs Clemen G Marlin Linen Supply Rea Motor Company Martins Sean Place Spike” Mayer Byhorn Allan Mitchell Lea Mitchell Bottoms ALAMO Parrish Tubby Hollins Lynove Willy Mosan Uwe Korrbel Butler Simon Brown Hovan Plaza Hotel Garage Shiner Brewer Cummins Jacckle Nelson Zuercher Taleine Ih Gorda Marein Lillwoort Siriuls Benny Sales Clemens Frank Simon Baker Cowan Harris Miner Senehmann Texas

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