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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1935
Page
9
Readable fragments describe first and second races at the Alamo track meet held May 6, 1925. Report mentions purses, weights, horses, jockeys, and results with scattered times and placements. Complex garbled OCR limits precise details but preserves names, locations, and event structure.
A garbled race report describes the third race at 514 furlongs with Voiree Shoe and Foe Sesearsains among entrants. The text lists numerous horses, owners, times, purse figures, and observations of performance and ratings, interspersed with unclear citations and misread names, giving a snapshot of a chaotic historical program and wagering outcomes.
A concise report notes six furlongs in the sixth race with a tight field and betting attention. No clear winner is stated and race details remain partially garbled.
Robstown hosts the King Cotton Tennis Meet featuring local players and regional clubs. Officials announce match schedules, anticipated strong showings from area athletes, and event details amid a busy weekend of tennis competition.
The report notes Primo Carnera preparing in Hot Springs training camp. References to upcoming matches, trainer movements, and local advertising cues suggest focused conditioning and publicity ahead of a title challenge.
Army officers from Port Sam Houston race horses in a five furlong event at Alamo Downs on American Legion Day. Proceeds from air gate receipts go to Alamo Post No 2 for hospitalization work and WW Veterans aid. Entry list names Lieut G P Price, Lieut George Sadeon, Lew J W Dansgy, Lieut G W Hickman, Lieut B Hines, Lieut Balt Sudduth, Linul 1, 4 Samouet, and News Ramery. race between reg ulations and fifth events with no wagering.
A garbled entry lists multiple race names and numerous horse or participant names including Roy Mize Brew White Sun Dandy Cross Loraine Pergy Crag One Way Dust Catcher Toy Roy Colored Boy Buck Carnell Stepping Sadie Black Ror Tydal Noody Silver Grand Sister Son Nehl Bulle Glin Tiengh Boy Pollytec Sad Sam Mille Tardy Tepara Black Chama Wimpy Kit Kal Olaf Fells Hiers Sconp Lise Sixth Race scoop Tip Jimmie Squeers Pazan Chief Beddis Red Royal May Reddy Pures Negro Box Mutt Hawke Lonxview Lad Twenty Five Redress Skinney Ray Glen Law Boo Puokin Bed Boy Joe Gloom Pell Wheel Three Flowers Mr Hare Ref Oak Bed Light Skee tame Fee 2 Fi Cows Mutt Flatly B Darz
Racing results list dog names, times, and payouts across five one-quarter mile events with finish order and handlers. Notable entries include Game Wonder and Light Streak, plus various odds and speeds, in a mixed, misspelled OCR page.
Crowds gathered at the preview track for the second season night as three standout dogs earned payouts of 14, 64.40 and 42 dollars per two dollar wager. Fort Sam Houston trophy winner Gleap to be presented by Miss Frenchie Uagood, Fort Sar. Houston. Seguin Lockhart and Luling night set for Wednesday with listed horses and odds including Uncle Dan and Blond Nell among others.
A scrambled text fragment lists dog selections and names such as Napivy, Whitegaar, Bos, Trp, Chi FoLeraview, Stutt, Fiat Whe, Mr. Howe, Black Dallas, Hoy with numbers interspersed. The readable portion hints at a historical note on race or kennel selections without clear context or complete details.
Horses trained by E. Russell vie in early spring Alamo Downs events with Golden Fate and My oah among handicaps. Rockingham opening day attracts Dallas visitors including Austrican Red and Merritt steadying for the week’s racing. Weathered workouts and trainee lists shape the day’s pace as rails and chutes prepare for the long feature.
In a double header Randolph Loop top squads meet Tuesday afternoon with the Forty sixth School Squadron aiming to extend a near perfect record and the Fifty third Squadron holding six wins and one loss. In the second game the Porty seventh meets the Styty seventh Service Squadron as the day’s twin bill unfolds with pitchers Cubs and Crostwaite delivering for their teams.
Tech High School earns the city league crown with an 18 to 9 win over the Lanter Voks at Van Daele Field. Prado steadied the Voks after a 9 2 lead. St. Anthony's and Central Catholic prepare for a three game playoff in the Academic league, with St. Anthony's leading the standings at seven wins and one loss.
The report lists numerous bouts with fighters from Chicago New York Detroit and more. Notable results include Sammy Chivas stopping Tébnny Fitenalrick and Norman Bar defeating Stay Van, with several other decisions knockouts and outpoints across venues in New York Chicago and elsewhere. The results reflect a busy fight night across multiple arenas.
ORLO ROBERTSON reports on Gallant Fox versus his son Omaha with jockey Fitzsimmons admitting Omaha may rival the 1930 champion. Despite Omaha’s Kentucky Derby win and strong Preakness favorite status, Fitzsimmons remains cautious, naming D_avolo as a possible second to Gallant Fox among horses trained by Willant Wourlward.
Marvin Westenberg, a 24 year old 225 pound powerhouse, faces Billy Picards Wednesday night at Walkatnen arena with the winner meeting Jim Londos in a May 15 title clash. Westenberg predicts victory over Edwar and eyes the early year upset as he steps in the ring with Landes. A semi final pits Jack League against Oawhay Taithrall in a long running feud dating back two years and five prior bouts at the Walkifhan arena.
May 7. Paavo Nurmi the famed Finnish runner and the Finnish Athletic Association quit the organization as Finland resumes athletic relations with Sweden. The board and Nurmi withdrew. the boycott since 1932 ended after a 40 to aA vote to resume ties. A June 3 meeting may signal reconciliation or further secession.
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