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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1935

Page

3

Derby Contenders Scratch From Kentucky Classic Field

Louisville reports two scratches reduced the Kentucky Derby lineup to nineteen colts and one filly Nellie Flag. Meht vain a mile track condition is listed fast after morning showers. Derby post around 4 45 p m San Antonio time. Whitney winner Wood Memorial entry with bruised heel may affect support but running remains on schedule.

Louisville Churchill Howns Mile Han Darby Flannigan Chance View Riley Meeker Nellie Flag San Antonio C. V. Whitney Wood Memorial J. A. Healer Healey

Derby Dope and Derby Odds Preview from Louisville

Louisville sports writers rate 61st Kentucky Derby contenders. Wellie Fling Omaha Boxthorn Today Coxmon wealth top five per Connetsus Selections. Bradley may supply odds and surprises with Disk Thompson upbeat. Omahas Day and Gallant Fox noted as historic Derby horses with potential repeat.

Louisville Connetsus Fiere Omaha Boxthorn Today Coxmonwealth Ated Qmahz Nellie Flog Bradley Disk” Thompson Consert Pitch Broker Broker's Tip Donewail Tas Hindeo Willam Mer New York Omahs Gallat Fox

Rain Delays El Ranchito's Palo Game

Torn weather delays El Ranchito versus Palo game in Texas by afternoon. Officials postponed kickoff as rain swept through Fort Worth area, players cooled heels, and local attendance shifted to an evening matchup window.

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Softball Tech Brackenridge Letter Track Stars

Incomplete readable text mentions athletes and teams with names like Brackenridge and Keele Gane. The fragment references a captaincy, awards, and a possible event or game involving softball or track stars with unclear details.

Tech Brackenridge

Rumor of San Antonio Spring Race Called Off Denied

Dallas officials rejected a circulating rumor that a major spring meeting at San Antonio would be called off. Lena Russell office advised no horses had left Dallas and more were arriving daily with officials suggesting the rumor aimed to keep horses at the Dallas track.

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Jefferson doubles team reaches state semifinals in tennis

The Thomas Jefferson doubles pair Irving Stewart Bid Glenn Donfille advanced to the state boys tennis semifinals with a straight set win over Jace Jones of Weslaco. Other seeds included Alur Gilliland, Murray Marra, and Steve Latham advancing from regional matches in Houston and El Paso, with several close set victories noted.

Thomas Jefferson Irving Stewart Glenn Donfille Ares Sam Houston Riga Houston Jace Jones Wesvaca Alur Gilliland el Paso Murray Marra Denison Steve Latham Mz Gilllant Dan Henrsard Pearae Latham J Fetley Maiakoff T and Marshall Sam Raugater Amariji‘o Marjorie Murray Galveston Ploreine Jones Knippa Dorothy Pool Adams High Scilnog

Auto Races Called Off Amid Muddy Track

Auto racing event postponed as the track becomes muddy after persistent wet conditions. Officials cited unsafe surface and compromised visibility, with riders and spectators advised to stay off the venue until further notice.

Dogs Resume Nightly Greyhound Racing After Rainout

Eddie Friend, secretary of the All-Texas Greyhound Racing Division, announced the track at Seguin highway and W. W. White sand would run Saturday night starting at 8 o clock after Friday’s postponement due to rain and cold. The track is in good condition for the program.

Eddie Friend Talsa All- Texas Greyhound Racing Eecision New Seguin Highway W. W. White Sand

Saturday Night Dog Entries In Benchrace Races

Race card lists dog entries across eight races with names like Hazel A Huddie Johnson Lady Game Wander Light Streak and Doyle Murray. Includes horses or dogs in various distances from 1 mile to 5 16 miles along with entrants such as Paday Honor Black Tydol and Harret A He Husger.

Hazel A. Huddie Johnson Lady Doyle Murray Wall Fyr Keener St Odessa Lonton Ray Dust Catcher Cart Go Loraine Tom Brows Sad Border Hox Millie Startofan Tolsfeana Llaya's Drifting Breeze Dus Mesdone Nusth Eage Bringer Jim Colored Ray

Dog Selections 1 Costa Hex Hazel Buddis Jenner

Fragmentary list of dog selections with scattered names and partial entries. Names include Costa Hex Hazel Buddis Jenner and Model Tarlidar Heener London Bay, alongside other unclear items such as Tactician Steeping Sadie and Berge S Der Brei Day.

Costa Hex Hazel A Buddis Jenner Tarlidar Heener London Bay Lloyd's Haye Emis Tactician Steeping

Neugass Sets AAU Test Speed Record

The article notes Neugass, a top amateur runner from Herman metal, posted a remarkable time at an AAU event held May 4. Competing in a Southern region meet, the sprinter reportedly finished within a tenth of a second of a world mark, challenging records and drawing attention from York and Hisboro, Ohio.

Herman Theaunion Southern Nn State University York Joseph Hisboro Ohio United States

Texas Wins Meet From Aggies, Rice

Texas tops Texas A and M and Rice in a University of Texas hosted meet. Frank Hurrel showed strength as a thrower with a 208 feet mark, helping Texas claim overall supremacy while scorers from Rice and A&M posted varied finishes.

Texas Aggies Rice Austin Treas Kere Frida Ricere

Junior Golf Put O 1 Until Monday

First round of agate play in the Junior Gold event concluded with Sol Viay finishing ahead. New talent emerged as competitors from the Bra J eduitse circuit showed promise in the damp conditions.

Agate Sol Viay

When in doubt play Bradley in Derby context

Damon Runyon extols betting insight and Derby spectacle at Kentucky Derby week. The piece compares advice on betting from trainers to listening to lawyers and family, paints Churchill Downs scene with owners, jockeys, and the crowd, and notes Today and Nellie Flag as contenders amid muddy track conditions and shifting favorites.

Old Kentucky Whichone Afferhaon Churchill Downs Walter M. Jefferds Commonwealth Nellie Everglades Kentucky Sonny” Whitney Belairs Omaha Payne Whitney Omaha Sun Fairplay Taeys Walthy Ees Moavute Kilmet Steve Sen Tivadley Damon Bil Bradley

Lake QF Adap Fascination in Grant County Waters

A fragment describes Lake QF Adap in Grant County Washington with foamy surface on windy days and shore, notes its swimming water, warns dark haired people about entering, and mentions sun effect on hair color. It cites U S government experiments in 1902 on remedial water value for gangrenous tissue.

Grant County Washington

Sealed Active List Severs Series Schedule Change

A partial, unclear report notes a shift in a baseball schedule with Palestine and Houston referenced. Mentions Bus Payton and the Old Maestro, 1038 Saturday game postponed due to rain, and Teoh Abed to pitch Sunday. Outfielder Mervyn Corners assigned or moved, with further unreadable details.

Palestine West Dixie Rogue Farm Cions Payton Wsay Werth Houston Teoh Abed Wil Mervyn Corners Palestine Emmy Elsin

Murray to Rejoin Dallas Hill Corps

Murray returns to Dallas Hill Corps boosting pitching staff as city reports confirm his reentry after stints with Minnesota and prior associations. Business Manager Bob Tavieton states the move strengthens the squad ahead of upcoming events while detailing past transfers and current roster plans.

Murray Dallas Hill Corps Dallas Gringe Murry Stetrs Innland Bob Tavieton Muntion Migvey Minniapolis Efrainains Werre Dalian Bving Red Snater

Texas Christian Pair Ties Aggies In Doubleheader

Texas Christian University split a doubleheader with the Texas Aggies in College Station on May 4 as weather disrupted play. The first game saw a late finish while the second was halted by rain, leaving both teams with a share of the series.

Comege Station Texas Christian University Toea Texas Agkies

Dallas Doily Box Score Summary From Busy Day

Partial box score data highlights Houston performance with pitchers and batters mentioned. Mentions Nelson, Vilman, and Palmer among players. article references 1268 time in context of a game or schedule. Fragmentary text references Yorks Keane and Hyenes with Irish-sounding names and ballgame notes.

Doolyt Dallas Dalia Mnnsten Abil Kranes Hay Clarke Glivengp Bliss Tatale Dally Houston Funk Yorks Keane Stulan Hynes Dau Bie Pauny Te Daines An Balla Nelentedath Wilseandeda Jaias Wild Pileney Crer Gros Nelson Vilta

Mexico Wins Net Openers in Davis Cup Tie

Mexico’s Davis Cup team overcame a disrupted lineup without captain Dr Ricardo Tapia to sweep opening singles against Cuba. Fileban Reyes defeated Artra Randin 6-2 6-0 6-3 while Daniel Hernandez, a 15 year old schoolboy, recovered from a deficit to beat Lorenzo Nadarsyn in five sets. Doubles victory today would seal advancement toward the American zone finals.

Mexico D. F Cubs Ricardo Tapia Fileban Reyes Artra Randin Daniel Hernandez Ata Lorenzo Nadarsyn Hernandez Dr. Tapia Nadarse Aitonsy Unda Jose Liano Aguero

Theo Breitenstein, Old Ball Star, Dies

St. Louis on May 4 据 Theo Breitenstein 659 famed pitcher for the St. Louis Browns in the 1890s died last night in St. Louis He was ranked among baseball’s greatest left handed pitchers by experts along with Wadden Plank Gye Hubbell and Hallahan He worked at Forest Park park department and died shortly after His wife Mia Breitenstein died last Thursday and the family mourns grief over her death.

St. Louis Theoore Bruitensten Amd Breitenstein Dy ‘Rae Hube Wadden Eddie Plank Bob Gye Cat Hubbell Dilt Hallahan Collafield Forest Park Park Department Mia Tda Breitenstein Aggravetoed & Herel Oti

Wrestling Promoter Plans Big Night at Wa Aho Arena

Promoter Marty Coffman announces a feature wrestling card at Wa Aho arena with champion Lou Londos defending his title May 16 as top contenders Billy Edwards Marvin Wertenbere Gadimirn Ameateney and Paul Jones Karl Sarpolis join the lineup. Londos risks elimination by facing Westenberg for a percent while Westenberg seeks a notable victory after a tough Walkathon season.

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Mungo Keeping Dodgers High In Race

The Dodgers, led by Mungo and Clark, stay in second place as pitching limits and a strong offense keep them competitive. In a spring clash with the Pirates, Mungo outpitched Jim Weaver and drove in the deciding run, while Hubbel’s six-hit effort fueled the Giants in a separate game. Rain and cold washout leave the schedule light as managers conference on injuries.

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