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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1935

Page

2

Horse Racing at Alamo Doris Features Eight Races

A muddy track at Alamo Doris hosted an eight-race card led by a mile and a half feature and a seven-furlong allowance. Ned Qo and Comstockéry highlighted the field with longtime stars and recent winners in a lively day of racing. Ballie Bourland and Blimaway won, with Ned Merritt and Don Gray splitting the rider wins as purses topped $50,000 from the matinee crowd.

Alamo Doris Russell Ned Qo Gallant Fox Comstockéry Pangut Royal Pride Lugen Luggage J. D. Mikel G. R. Ewinsetty Brillant Duke Ballie Bourland Blimaway Ned Merritt Don Gray Gray Merrill Biltnawsz Sallie Bourland Ceiba Battleé Simast Jacxer Sid Herbert Frindberg Axton Star Marshall Celiha Limaway Meisan Calvert Cate Jolly Foreld Grave Campeign Pursuil Afertitt Ascend Merabiun A Merritt Fuccestior Witner Firs Pa de. Kaiser Keiser Izke Westy

Winter Racing in San Antonio Plans 16 Day Meet

Rayminul Russell, president of Alamo Downs, said attorneys for the track have been directed to seek a 16 day winter meeting from the racing commission for January. A definite decision awaits commission action, with Russell aiming to replace spring meetings and focus on a premier winter meet to attract top new trainers and horses. Track officials promise a purse level competitive with major winter tracks and deny plans for a longer season beyond the scheduled 21 days.

San Antonio Rayminul Russell Alamo Downs Russell Seasor Prevy

China Faces Mexico in Davis Cup Clash and Near Cure for End

China’s first Davis Cup campaign since 1928 may end today as Guy Cheng and Sin Kai Kho push the United States hard in the semi final round. Cheng and Kho won long sets against Bryan Grant and Donald Fudge before losing in straight sets. If Bud Collins and Stan Smith win the doubles, the U.S. leads 2-0 and can clinch the series, sending Sunday’s remaining singles as formality. The winner advances toward the interzone final abroad.

Mesico D. Fs China Guy Cheng Sin Klé Kho United States Cheng Bryan M. Grant Atlanta Kho Igewise Donald Fudee Oakland Cali Mexico Bext Werg Qualiy Interzone Maleaes

Alamo Downs card changes and racing results

The Alamo Downs meet saw a shuffled card with one purse claimed and a pool distribution of 3210.20 after a 206 win. Dr. Keiser and Westy's Lady earned 194.50 from the day’s net pool as 11 pickers participated and horses Brillant Sam and Pride featured in notable finishes.

Glasmere Alamo Downs Dr. Keiser Westy Lady

College Baseball May Day Play Alas at Uleege Station

Fragmentary text from a college baseball note references teams and players with unclear names. The readable parts suggest a game or season context at an athletics site, with mentions of pitchers or batters and a Friday event. The remainder is garbled, preventing full reconstruction of teams, scores, or dates.

Omaha Dominates Preakness Talk as Nellie Flag Fights

In Baltimore Nellie Flag daughter of Nellie Morse challenges William Woodward’s Omaha in the 45th Preakness at Pimlico. Though Omaha is favored and expected to win, Nellie Flag seeks redemption after a Derby defeat, while the field narrows with several potential starters. The purse stands at 925,825 to the winner, with each non-starter reducing the total.

Orlo Robertson Baltimore Ye Oval Mrother Yiitary Warren Wrights Nellié Flag Nellie Morse Wiliam Woodward Omaha Downs Neltie Burt Willems Woodward Vincieue Omeha Gallant Fox Antonio Tine Bloodroot Pursiver Brandon

Dead heat at Pimlico noted in racing card

Racing notes report a rare dead heat for first between Tramsble and Li Arga at Pimlico with odds 40 to 1. Apprentice Yager rode Li Arga to split the purse after Tramsble appeared to win. bets paid at original odds, half the wagered amount returned. Other items mention Charley Stevenson’s four-winner day at Aurora and Lois Pan’s neck victory at Tanforan, with purses and odds noted.

Jamaica George W.ogie Cholee Tramsble Yager Li Arga Ogle Migted Iorse Tethy Une Cs Tue Peokmiener Cher Ce de Ulre A. G. Isley Arthur Meage Pimlico Charley Stevenson Aurora Dorsays Mint Drift Tskimo Sir Dean

Alamo Charts and Alagon Bowns May 10, 1935 weather update

Weather reports from Friday May 10, 1935 note track conditions heavy and indicate fitful weather in Chicago Daily Race Form style. Alamo Charts and Alagon Bowns are mentioned in the context of racing data.

Alagon Bowns Chicago Daily

Fourth Race at Four Furlongs Delivers Tight Finish

In a six furlong style sprint the fourth race produced a close finish with Wise 2500 and Fee S-seqsolcs among early leaders. Winner tied with Wengestk farms and Gras, trained by Ty W. Wihoveen, Velie te otuner 1456. Report notes speed dynamics and last stretch challenge as horses such as PROUT PLAY and Mottly contend, while officials record corrected weights and closings in a chaotic but decisive conclusion.

Cuamsins A.odl Wengestk Farms Chirarastiss Gras Ty W. Wihoveen Uertor Tu Finlan Stet Vince Waist Leason Boys Bray Fopeva Cactus Stahle H. Lockleary Bao March W. Mikel Berkhare Ehtchandte Vorsly BLORE Cilishen Sip Bosien Wordward-Smith RTF Tingop Alun Standish Stutter Fa Welgny Eecupette Yaroh Kant Pumishraret Tovera Escopetie Sng

Fourth Race at Russell Creek Track Exceeds Odds and Claims

Race report shows Winning Woman ridden by Winfrey won by a neck with Sleepy Gal second and Blaxzell also placing. Details include finishing times, weights, and payouts, noting trainer Aw Ricks Value and owners T—. The field included horses such as Town Belle and Sleepy Gal. payments totaled 870 to winner, 4600 in shoe costs.

Bate Winfree Bros Florianka Ts Aw Ricks Value Ig Tear-auwrier Halt Tinlah Winfrey Blaxzell J. Smlen Hebert Larevin Vela Cuellar Warman

Fresno Relays Highlight 600 Schools At Carnival Meet

Fresno Relays drew over 600 teams from schools colleges and universities in a sprawling carnival of track and field. The meet featured standout performances and broad participation across multiple events, underscoring a busy weekend for northern California athletics.

Fresno Presno Whrld Wothke Fierro Willy Avbtetes

Canzoneri Regains World Lightweight Title in NY Ride

Tony Canzoneri of New York regains the world lightweight crown by unanimous decision over Lou Ambers at Madison Square Garden before 17,458, reclaiming the title Ross vacated two years earlier. Canzoneri scores two knockdowns in the third and one in the 19th, dominating Ambers who is knocked down thrice but never counted out.

Sid Mercer New York May Tony Canzoner Reat Tony Cantomert l Ambers Hey Anther

Dog Entries Race Card With Mixed Horse Names

A scrambled OCR style horse racing card lists numerous entries across multiple races. Names are garbled with misspellings and odd punctuation, mentioning horses and riders such as Irish Mac, Dandy nae Kyle, Loraine, Tip Boy, Eva Biwi, and many more amid fragmented fields and misread phrases.

Say Eernay Oran Laity Bell Chimes Vorlze J. Rock Hnapner Irish Mac Wampas Cat Cannang Dandy Nae Kyle Fi Spider Truly Sia Flsine Bai Loraine Hack Boz Sad Sam Keener Tip Boy Miss Cuttlet Laay ‘An EL Cuho Kavi Boy del Rar Darainre Lad Hoto Rift AL Rag OM Aile Din Ontars Blur Taemet Pan Ken Li Buck Stat Catrina Eva Biwi Ts Alanes Reyai Mine Tan Dew Skinele Bay Brany Black Longview Berri RAGE Memfiler Ki Kat Wlond Hazard Game Wonder Mate Bach Nanny Amn Harelah Fells Kinz Shark Chump

DOG RACE RESULTS HARBORING LATE TIMES AND NAMES

A crowded results page lists numerous dogs with times and placements. Names such as Green Rush, Dusty tut, Melkyndm Cit, Hodis Brigarty, Breezle Spar row, Unexpected, and Royal May appear among race figures. The OCR yields a jumble of times, distances, and participant labels with few clear outcomes or context.

Ula Street Kenem Hick Dusty Tut Green Rush Doctor Tolinzon Rule Boy Skooly Kig Drisk Melkyndm Cit Hity Gow Thor Rage Ty Mies Mi Dasta Hodis Brigarty Aleo Hazel A. Black Bow Dittle Darty Tat Thug Paddy Levi Hope Fat Breezle Sparrow My Oilista Heel Nwxer Billie Habu Wall Eye Sumdow Sinh Tae Pipl Dhe OW Til Linaie Billy Glen Aino Tans the Goo Ryck Darwell Tawi Dip Misa Mase Tet Imp Bik Racer Wemile Royal Alan Alen Selind Meil Tareet Karl Tira Sesto Mr Itiwa Buck Racers Dallas Rex Ind Folle Black Grot Cinht

Dog Selections and Names From a Fragmented Notice

A garbled OCR item lists dog selections and multiple personal names, including Sam, Kener, Hota, Cathe Beane, Dusty Calsher, Pap Bye, Loneview Lind, and several others. It mentions home delivery for a Big Sunday Night until 4 p.m. Saturday amid unclear context.

Jenden Kes Daley Starker Laratha Dat Sam Kener Hota Cathe Beane Dusty Calsher Pap Bye Loneview Lind Hrady Teed Triopal Tate Tie Meadows Chey Jackel Sarehet Twa Day Pat Oday Joe Saverra Ial Fizhr

Baer Engaged to Miss Brown in May 1 Report

New York reports Max Baer is engaged to Mary Kirk Brown. The claim followed a court appearance over contempt in a dressmaker debt suit. Baer, recovering from a radio rehearsal injury, was staying at Asbury Park. Mrs Perry’s engagement announcement was downplayed as Baer trains. Brown reportedly denied engagement to Ha.

New York Max Baer Marty Mary Kirk Brown Ler Qyther Gloria Percy Todey Asbury Park Leavine Perry

Buckler to Wed and Quit Service

Fort Worth reports the engagement and plans of Jack Buckler of Waco, famed all American halfback, to Miss Je Alice Walker of Fort Worth. The wedding is set for June 2 at the Waldorf Astoria in New York. Buckler will resign from the army after graduation in June and the couple will reside in Fort Worth.

Fort Worth Jack Buckter Waco United States Mile Mary Academy Alice Walker B. S. Walker Waldorf- Astoria New York Buckler Army Pott Worth

World lightweight title fights and results listed

A jumble of boxing results and contenders including Canzoneri and Pacho with various opponents and cities. Mentions of Del Genio, Leonard, Brown, Feldman and Miler among others with scattered scores and venues. Also notes tights and a housing ad for Magnolia Terrace.

Foxx Drives A’s To Victory Amid Trade Rumors

Jimmie Foxx continued to slug for the Athletics despite discussion of his future as he led a 4-0 win over the Browns. Foxx belted his eighth homer and produced the decisive early rally, with Wilshire and Johnson contributing in a strong team performance. The White Sox lost to Boston 2-1 as Danler homered twice but Chicago could not rally.

Associated Press Jimmie Foxx Cig Drimmie Foxy Jlanente Foxx Lagis Browns Thas St Louis Gowdly Andhomer No Pie Ivy Andrews Whoard Wilshire O. K Vernon Wiehire Len Tits Tenning Bob Johnson Joe Sullivan Jeffbander Detroit Dagree Washington Pipers Sullivat Tsa Hadley Portsiders Vito ‘Tamulis Yankees New Yorkers Ben Chapman Agian Oral Hildebrand Chanhien Taro Billy Keickerbacker Cleveland White Sox Chicago Boston Deave Goorge Earnshaw Jordon Dusty Rhodes Ellsworth Babe Danleren Fast Uiseman Grant Ty Tan Wilh Zeke Bonyra Pale Hose Laigue Paitine

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