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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1936
Page
20
The San Antonio Missions prepare for a first official series against the Tulsa Oilers starting Wednesday at Hightal Tech Field. The Oilers seek revenge after a recent setback to Oklahoma City's Indians while the Missions boast a strong hitting night led by Sy Gryska and Bettencourt.
Junior high school doubles teams begin the annual competition for medals from the Light. Hawthorne's John Hickman, defending champion in singles, continues strong play and advances. Several matches feature byes and close results as players from Poe, Empeysan, and Hawthorne compete for top honors.
Mrs. Steve O Neill wife of the Cleveland manager said in May the kissing ban on Indians is a justifiable sacrifice. The medical ban arose due to meningitis involving Outticker Brice Campbell who is in Boston. The rule runs until May 22 and she expresses support noting it benefits the team and families.
Unclear OCR results describe inter-squadron matchups with Patrick, Sutre, and Smuniton teams, noting a 85 to 79 score against the General Headquarters squad and a tie on a Wed. Mentions of batteries Tull Coats Parker Patrick Vielock and various traders or teams appear in garbled form.
Central Catholic pitcher Maronez, a youth star for the Glassys, dazzled with a no hitter against St Anthony's and helped keep Central Catholic undefeated in the Bexar County Junior Conference. The Rome 1-2 score kept them atop the circuit as de Prareestenn defeated San Antonio Academy 110.
Jockey Johnny Gilbert dominates the Jemalca rai track on May 6, riding four triples. He scored with Tresday and won on Chirad Punble and Parisus, marking a strong meet for Gilbert.
Incomplete OCR reads a box score style summary with players such as Rhein Gryska Betten Miller Yous Kees Basterlinw Besson Shieke Harshany Young Mantova Stanton and Swigart. It notes runs hits and innings with mentions of misread names and unclear figures including 2:01 timings and umpire credits Palintz and Pate.
Beaumont and Galveston battled in a high tangy clash with multiple pitchers used. Key players including Patchett Lever McNinnus and Cunbine contributed in offense as Beaumont emerged with defense tightening late.
Amateur Ball announces Saturday league and opening games at 7:30, with clubs including Public Service office vs Sabuas Brewers and Frenchy’s Cats vs Lin Ridgewood Hears. Managers seek more teams. numerous local clubs, players, and practice schedules are listed across cities and fields.
The Longhorns are favored to win the Southwest Conference meet with events set for Austin Friday and Dallas Saturday. Strong Texas programs expected to lead in both the men’s and women’s track competitions as rivals challenge for titles.
Brackenridge High School in Dallas will host a Texas high school all star game on August night. Notable selections include Gerald Geise Brackenridge center Beaty Upshaw and Hindoo San Antonin in the lineup. Rusty Russell of Fort Worth announced the picks and the boys will perform as boxers wrestlers and acrobats in a varied program.
Edison High School athletic department hosts an annual barbecue for athletes at 6 on Friday. The event, arranged by the school business manager and superintendent, takes place at 821 Randeta Road near Dr G S Hays. Senior football players and their fathers are invited. a Gardeners meet follows at Concepcion Park on Wednesday evening.
Douglas Perkins, manager of the Edison Edlang Tran Men, presents a gold trophy for Golden Bar athletics. Names of standout Edison athletes will be engraved annually, including Mark McGarraugh Russell Pret tiling Dustin Hickey and Donald Sarran. Likely candidates include Jesus Garcia Buddy York David Hickey Morris Borefield. Don Serran, now at Arkansas State Teachers College, won the 44 yard dash 180 yard dash and ran on the relay team as Edison won the state meet. Jack McGarraugh, later Nebraska, plans to return to the Cornhusker lineup next season.
A collage of sports updates touches on players, teams, and athletic staff from Texas to Philadelphia. Mentions include Chuck Klein’s return rumors for the Phillies, plans around the Chicago Cubs, New Braunfels athletics leadership, and Somers athletic honors in various San Antonio and Galveston circles.
San Sunday results show top birds led by A. E. Heubaum and S. Frollain with speeds around 74 75 yards per minute. Officials urge members to tally competitors in the chat rooms Thursday to prepare for the next race, steeped in the old series format and mile-after mile staging.
MATHSON, Wis May B- One of Coach Harry Stuhldreher's former assistants at Villanova and two Philadelphia graduates will assist him next season with the University of Wisconsin football team. Fall Reagan and Brutkdreier’s assist are at Villanova, Will Randle the line, Fred Twomey athletic director at Whillipsburg NJ High school and a Villanova alumnus, and Frank Jordan another Villanova product, will be as coaches. Reports were out in Ansla yesterday that Veda Twomey, newly appointed Longhorn line coach, and Ted nvi deny was confised with Fred Twomey.
London hosts the International Golden Gloves event as British heavyweights cruise past foreign opponents. Vince Stuart and Roger Hunter led the home team with decisive knockout style wins.
Washington pitcher Bert Whitehill sprained his ankle during practice Tuesday while chasing a fly ball. He will be treated by the club and is expected to miss about ten weeks. no bones were broken in the incident.
Karnes City May 6 Joy and Starlet report former Texas University Lorraine football team captain was elected coach at Karnes City High School during a trustees meeting last night. Three other vacancies were to be filled including the superintendent position.
Out of town shooters join top locals for the reg istrary skeet and trap events at Olmos Basin. About 209 in cash prizes and merchandise awards echo the 100 target format across eight events with ties resolved at 26 yard distances. Practice opens at 8 and shooting starts at 9 with judging by Willian Murphree and club officials. The event garners national recognition for records set on a registered shoot day.
Edinburg players Robert Collier and Adair Hawthorne won the Texas junior college doubles championship by defeating B G Murray and Felge Norris 8 6 8 4 in the finals. The final singles match was postponed after Hawthorne was identified as a member of the Edinburg doubles team. Hawthorne was set to face John Marlin in the next round.
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