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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1935

Page

5

Edwards Tries His Luck With Westenberg

In a muddled program Billy Edwards of Ban cas City faces Maryin Westenberg of Se atte in a best two of three tonight. Preliminary bouts feature Jack Drage of San Antonio against Cowboy Laterall of Fort Worth and Bill Sledge versus Sailor Berta with Houston as a backdrop. The night also teases a potential bout between Marvin Westenberg and Jim Landes, with fans debating Edwards rivalries and a path toward a May 16 showdown.

Rassle Billy Edwards Bancas City Maryin Westenberg Seatte Jim Landes Jack Drage San Antonio Cowboy Laterall Fort Worth Bill Sledge Houston Berta Brooklyn Walkathon Tevolvek Marvin Westenberg Jin Lonéos Billy Ruwards Sing Edwards Westenberg Marvin Jim Lendog Thurstar Cele Jac’ Teague Roneness Texas Charenie Luttrell Saxor Barto

Randoph Loon Forty-sixth School Squads Claim Second Title

Randolph Loon's Forty-sixth School squad, three-time champions, claimed an early season victory after a Tuesday game at Lieutenant Morgan's school. The team featured standout performances from Brown, Grove, and Ryne with Sunny Runs and Pekeale contributing key plays. The match solidified their status as reigning champions and set a tone for the season ahead.

Rudolpa Morgan Ted Abhoa Sita Pebhela Kazben Flanes Brown Murphy Searer

Alamo Race Debuts with Close Finish in 6 Furlongs

Alamo’s first race at six furlongs produced a tight finish with Perse 1500 leading early and Por S ysazolds staying close. Wagers show a $400 to win payoff, $60 place, and $25 show with Edna Ables and Jack Collins noted among participants. track times include a 22.5 quarter and a 1:05.4 half, as Baby and other runners posted varied results.

Por S Ysazolds Ep. Cuimings Bruillumedad WJ. Poles Merce and Ounat Bils—Sie Carley Sdae Fon Reeaeevert Isriiant Baby Niece Edna Ables Kway Fast Salaedé Jack Collins Neil i) StuuRker Herat

Ga Second Race At Oak Meadow Track Feature

The program recalls the second race with 514 furlongs and a field highlighting Dunes, Sir Wiener and Leonardo. Winners showcased in a brisk pace as Viola and Violet Pines posted show payouts while connections like WoT Larklvar and jockeys like Kytt Sige itemized recent performances amid a busy day at the track.

Dunes Dirs Ow Wrens Ty Jeckes eLancey G Licht Wenture Pan He S Meyer OS Osual Dolly David Red Wing Paiabe Violet Pines Its Leonardo Wes BolNg Viola Wisner Oak Leonardo

Third Race at Southland Dirt Stakes Description

In a rough readable fragment at Southland, a horse named Andy raced inside the logs and showed speed on the stretch but could not overtake the leaders. The event notes the purse values, trainer J. W. Howe, and multiple jockeys, with unclear results and a chaotic post time listing.

Fer Syvarelis Vs. Clairaing Sturt Goed Gale Ab Sia Wieiwe Aulrey’s Boatieuer Patladam J. W. Howe Secont Thue Stetch Burse Ea. i Southland A. Grubb Potverts Ss Ay Rin N. Pletsaq Serosa Welgal Bapliste Mutedle Uala Sowhlood Pol al Pitce Anne FF Anat Nape & O Exole Southland Sowiy Ins Rome Andy Ike

Fourth Race Report with Odd 5 Percent Furlongs

A garbled race report describes the fourth race at 5 percent furlongs with scattered figures. Mentions Red from a water Wan, Miner FL, Bereet and Salam to Winter, and a sequence ending in 721 percent with various cryptic times and names. Some legible items reference Bates and Kerker, plus vague notes on track conditions and crowd remarks.

Fearol Post Miner Bereet Ft Salam Feu

Fifth Race Confusing Text From Racing Card

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a fifth race over 51 furlongs with unclear abbreviations and names. Includes garbled text like Setralsts and Oalwing with mentions of Wenz BS and Deissere. Unable to identify participants, venue, or outcomes from the mangled source.

Unclear Race Card Fragments From Sevenths Race Notes

Fragmentary OCR text from a race card or program lists numerous names and terms with broken race details. The readable parts mention a seventh race and many personal names alongside unclear event cues, dates, and placements without coherent outcomes or fully discernible results.

Junior High Net Tournament Advances to Second Round

Second round singles results from the Junior High tennis tournament show John Hickman defeating Billy Randolph 6 3 11 0 and Grover Ridgeway beating Arval Gerth 4 5 8 6 6 3. Other results include Thomas Nixon over Wit 660 6 0 and Roy Hitsfeld over Charles Stevens 8 1 0 0.

Tenis Tournamnt the Light Jefferson High School John Hickman Samthorne Billy Randolph Twain Grover Ridgeway Poe Arval Gerth Emerson Thomas Nixon Stanthorne Wit Roy Hitsfeld Ghirles Stevens David Knaus Cefault Billy Meclellan Nolan Pendergrad Page Dan Tate Robert Ponce I Irving Hubert Dimget Pus Ren Ninen Hawttwine

Alamo Downs race results highlight narrow railside shifts

Tuesday racing at Alamo Downs featured varied prices as Silver Stream led the field with a 327.69 straight winner on the rail strip, while Southland Pal paid 19.10. Cross Road upset in the eighth and ast, paying 19.20 straight, with other winners including Lovely Amelia and Brilliant Baby. Jockeys and trainers from Cactus Stable and Mrs. Raymond Ruswell earned notable purses amid a lively crowd. George Yost was elected president of the Southern Texas Teachers Association in San Marcos.

Silver Stream Soulland Pal Southland Pal Hough Jong Shoty Cross Road Cross Roa Mateel Piers Lovely Amelia Homie May Nea Lovely Antella Mathieson Cactus Stable Raymond Ruswell Leck Grosz Road Brilliant Baby Melvin’ Calvert Neack A. Gaither Wirt G. Berman Hth Bosmeh

Two Gun McGivern and other rapid-fire feats recounted

The article highlights Ed McGivern alias Two Gun McGivern from Lewistown and Wantana famed for pistol speed. It cites a January 23, 1934 event where he reportedly punched five holes at 12 feet in two-fifths of a second with a .33 caliber revolver. It also mentions Manny Mellagh and Joe McHugh as rapid-fire names and hints at future feature on the Origin of the Order of the Golden Fleece.

Ed Matsivern McGivern Lewistown Wantana York McGiverm Ba McGivern Sohn J. Mellagh New York City McHushas Iairy Starke

Fort Worth Clubs Standings From Local Score Panel

Fort Worth clubs show 7 to 4 results with multiple innings tallied. Dellas leads with 11 innings, Seonston and Kora City trade scores as Talon adds two runs.

Tarsa Fort Worth Dellas Seonston Kora City Talon Ait

Pirates Behind White Sox Rise Seek Pennant Glory

Chicago May 8 The Pirates upbeat outlook under Ted Lyons contrasts with last year’s doormat White Sox as they rise in the standings. Lyons says spring training build and improved pitching have formed a powerful team, with Whitehead cited as a standout rookie and veterans ready to bolster the staff as the season progresses.

Chicago Ford Fics Ted Byons Pirates Liryze Chiss White Sox Ted Wwe Harden Wegan Lyon Mepan Mel Whitehead Keap Tyans Isa

National League Tuesday Results Highlight Top Players

In National League action on Tuesday headlines center on standout performers and key plays. Details are limited due to text quality but emphasize notable infield and pitching moments shaping standings.

Flayed Tens Taeagl Prompt Confusing Place Names

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Wilsa Qiao City and Zinn Wh Phteneet with unclear events. Evelyn referenced. no cohesive report, dates, or concrete actions present.

Qiao City

American Association Baseball Results Fragment Brief

Incomplete OCR readout shows teams including Milwaukee and Indianapolis with scattered scores and lineups. Mentions Seattle Oakland San Francisco and Los Angeles, with references to postponed events and disrupted schedule text.

St Anthony's Yellowjackets Aim For Academic League Title

St Anthony's Yellowjackets meet Central Catholic Buttons Wednesday at St Marys University in a critical Academic League game. A Yellowjackets win would end the race and set up a playoff with Tech while Central can clinch by defeating St Henrys and St Anthony's. Other notes mention Texas Military Institute defeating Keacock Military Academy in an Academic swap, and scattered high school league results across the circuit.

St. Anthony's Yellowjackets St. Mary's University Central Catholic Yellowjackets Central St. Henry's Bh Anthony Tech

Beating Yanks Puts Sox In New Light

The Chicago White Sox rally to defeat the New York Yankees 4-3, led by rookies Alp Radeliff Vernon Washington and veteran Ted Lyons as Jimmy Dykes' club vaults to first in the early standings. Lyons outdueled Vernon Gomez, with two early Sox runs aided by rookie hits and timely scoring. The win marks the Sox’s twelfth in eleven games, while Tigers roll past Athletics 6-3. Washington Senators beat Browns 7-3. rain halts remaining games.

Chicago White Sox Ameren White Sox Jimmy Dykes Pale Hose New York Yankees Caicaga John Whitehead Ted Lyons Sox Cleveland Yankees Bogeton Red Sox Tiyons Vernon Gomez Gomez Alp Radeliff Vernon Washington Radeliff al Simmons Pop Washington Gamez Appling Radcuff Boymura Hayes Lyons Tony Lazzeri Tigers Detenit Tigers Philadelphia Athletics Washington Senators St. Louis Brown Fommy Bridges Wally Moses Bugat Cain Johnny Marcum Hilly Rogell Browns Buddy Myer John Btone Earl Whitenut

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