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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1935

Page

22

Merrit And Gray in Close Race for Leading Jockey

Ned Merritt and apprentice Ben Gray battled for spring race leadership with Ing of Alamo Downy as prize. A four point for win, two for second, one for third system left Merritt 119 to Gray 107 after Wednesday's races, with Gray narrowing a big early gap.

Gread Skoleh Ned Merritt Ben Gray Ing Alamo Downy Merritt Gray Merrttt Sarauna Belle Mystery Lady E- Yer

Alamo Downs Spring Meeting Draws Close With Eight-Event Card

With three days left in the spring meeting, Alamo Downs offers an eight event program for Ladies Day. The featured 2 year olds race over 4½ furlongs carries a $600 purse. Notables Lookout Boys Topeka Lovely Mary March Bane and Edng High lead a field of recent 2 year old standouts among a near capacity entry. Several sprinters seek longer tests as Kentucky IT Riz Moracrt Dandet Salona and Chromium spread through the Thursday lineup.

Alamo Downs Sever Lookout Boys Topeka Lovely Mary March Bane Edng High Russell Smile Ant Stner Tt Saracen Mai Pridie Lovely Amelia Kentucky IT Riz Moracrt Dandet Salona Chromium

Techs Team Wins Opener In City Baseball Playoff

Techs Team defeats St Anthony's 5 to 0 at Tech field as Ramling throws a two hit gem with seven strikeouts. HausmannAllow s eight hits for St Anthony's in a game where Decker and Dunn supply the only offense for Anthony's. Second game slated for Saturday at Tech field with pitchers to be determined.

Ramling Lech High School Twilet St. Anthony's College Yellowjackets Tech Field Tech Armsssten Remling Clam Hausmann Anthony Decker Dunn Derzer Pohady Hausmann Janine Wherthier Pall

Northwestern Tennis Triumph With Ball Brothers Duo

The Ball brothers from El Paso Texas George and Tussell led Northwestern to a 2 to 0 win over Chicago. They won both singles matches and teamed up to win the doubles.

Ball Brothers Evanston el Paso Texas George and Tussell Northwestern Chicago

State Trap Title Up for Decision

Fials of the Texas Trapshooting Resultation meet were to be held west today, with the state singles championship to be determined. Marksmen will fire at 200 targets from the 16 yard line at the Houston Gun club. W. Shearer of Brownwood led yesterday with 94 to earn ranking. highest score in class went to Gilbert Gardiner who was ruled ineligible after work with an ammunition company. Bullfight Set June 3 at Matamoros Across Brownsville date for first bull fight since 1924.

Houston Houston Gun Club W. Shearer Brownwood Todiy Gibert Gardiner Bu Gardiner Brownsville Matamoros Mexico Grovod

City Officials Announce High Aquatic Meet Friday

City athletics director Claud Kellan announced the high school swimming meet will take place Friday starting at 7 30 o'clock. Admission is free. Referee Jack Tolar and scorers Dec Sowell Tints Bass Mike Williamsot Jimmine Dugger are listed among officials and scorers.

C. A Claud Kellan Jack Tolar Cecil Burnett Gene Seng Bill Ford Hols Schule Dec Sowell Tints Bass Mike Williamtsot Jimmine Dugger

Beth-El Men’s Club to Host Handicap Golf at Hitlcrest

The Beth-El Men’s Club of Temple Beth Fidg sponsors a handicap golf tourney for members and prospects Sunday May 13 at Hitlcrest Country Club. Prizes include a 28 dollar trophy and a 17.50 golf bag. four other prizes for top scores. Postponed twice due to weather, the event is led by chairman Stanley Frank with David Honigblum and others. Four matches in the first flight and one in the second flight have been played at Riverside Park’s invitation tourney, with results including Keesling defeating Holleran 2 and 1 and Alnaugh beating Browne Jr. 7 up in 30 holes.

Beth-El Temple Beth Fidg Miverside Park Colonel Keesling Bob Holleran Wary Alnauigh Hal Browne Jr Ray Dalton W. Spencer W.G. Ashby Glyde Flack R. R. Oliver J. Hudspeth

Rain Delays Texas Pro Golf Championship

Rain interrupted the Texas Professional Golfers Association championship at Lakewood Country Club Dallas postponing the state event indefinitely. Players will complete 18 holes today to determine who qualifies for the 1935 national PGA championship in Oklahoma City with the national event slated for July.

Dallas Lakewood Country Club Oklahoma City

Easterling Purchased by Oklahoma City Indians

Oklahoma City Texas league Indians acquire Easterling from Atlanta Southern Association. He is expected to join soon to replace outfielders Carl Hott or Addie Hock. Easterling hit 29 home runs for Tulsa last season and is regarded as a strong minor league slugger despite a career batting average near .200.

Oklahoma City Paul” Easterling Beaunvemit Tusa Atlanta Southern Association Texas League Indians Tomtor Easterling Carl Hott Addie Hock Clauters Tulsa

Babe Ruth Confesses Weariness On Road Trip

Babe Ruth, traveling with the Boston Braves toward St Louis, admits fatigue and says he may quit playing baseball. He cites poor health, public scrutiny, and a wish to end his career while still able, while officials publicly deny any confirmed plan to retire and emphasize uncertainty about his future.

Bile Boston Fuchs McKechnie Sine Boston Braves Babe Ruth Braves Edward P. Cunningham Ruth Fas Cincinnati Pittsburgh Cunningham St. Louis Rol Fuchs Denyig O Minon

Boxing Fight Results Noted Across United Cities

A fragmentary boxing results report lists multiple bouts with various fighters from Cincinnati to New York and beyond. Names include Kid Walker, Jess Meniudy, Frankie Pace, Eddie OFrion, Henry Pilotte, and Pratik Gallace among others. outcomes show knockouts and outpoints across venues in Montreal, Cleveland, Los Angeles, Portland, and more. The item reads like a desk blotter note with street addresses and a free ad counter at Broadway and Fifth Street.

Cincinnati al Traganten Cienati Tiger Kid Walker Lis Dan Mitte Jess Meniudy Monchesl- Jinn FP Hemns Pitsbergh Dick Wolx New York Carlos Quintana Pinan Frankie Pace Cleveland Henry Pilotte Montreal Knyek Suntiz Grand Parks Taurke Pepin Winnipes Eddie Ofrion Chicago Eloy Hughay Knacker Bell Svindsor Wieninerti Winnipeg Moarhran Sinn Stech Gedree East Granit Forks Bilin Lsith Migsmila Mont Ritchie Fentaine Missoula Pratik Gallace Portland Ore Gaulamd Calif Helly Los Angeles Danas Hasselt Light Faith Broadway Fifth Street

U S Nets Aces Meet Mexico In Davis Cup Play

The United States team retains its lineup to face Mexico in the Davis Cup tie, with Bryan Grant Jr. and J Donald Budge in singles and Budge with Gene Mako in doubles. Grant opposes Esteban Reyes while Budge meets Daniel Hernandez, as the series begins with the opening singles and switches occur in later matches.

Mexico D. F Ching United States Agaiy England Bryan M. Grant Jr Atimita J. Donald Budge California Budge Gene Mako Grant Esteban Reyes Daniel Hernandez Mako

Drews Ready to Tee Off in Open Golf Championship

Sid Drews, golf professional at the Hastingsburg club, completes a 10,000 mile trek and prepares to compete in the national open tournament at the championship course next month. He plans to play today and tomorrow to gauge course conditions. His travel expenses are funded by a group of members at his home club.

Jonsa Unda and Jose Lino Sweep Ranked Mexico Seats

Jonsa Unda claimed Mexico's second ranking Senate seat while Jose Lino rose to the ninth position. Liane holds the ninth spot in the same tally, reflecting a competitive electoral field.

Jonsa Unda Jose Lino Mexico Sen Liane

Fargo Twins Seek to Defend NPBL Title in Cold Start

The Fargo-Moorhead Twins struggle to defend last season's NPBL championship. With mostly San Antonio alumni under manager Jack Knight, they split two and lose one early. Freezing weather at Minnewata Dakota home halts play as snow clears the field. Panjardow rumored to be sent to Devils Lake semi pro squad. The team maintains a working agreement with semi pros. The Cabotta Pavithers beat Gotalla twice in a double header 6 0 and 2 1 at Catulla.

Fargo-Moorhead Twins San Antonis Uy Jack Knight Twins North Dakota-Minnewta Panhardow Devils Lake Minn

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