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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1935

Page

9

Pirates Rise Above .800 Mark With Floyd Herman Aiding

The Pittsburgh Pirates climbed above the eight hundred mark in the NL standings for the first time this season. Floyd Herman at first base and Ford Young Stribing at second helped the lineup, with Red Lucas delivering eight innings of strong pitching against the Giants. Woody Jensen sparked the offense with two singles, while Suhr maintained a long consecutive games streak. The Giants fell behind as Pittsburgh seized control and moved into fifth place, a half game behind St Louis.

Tver Pittsburgh Bistates Floyd Herman Gus Suhr Ford Young Harry Laviovelio Floyd Vaughan Sual Balling Corsa Forbes Giants Woody Jensen Pirate Hones Young Suhr Hhe St Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Indians Chicago White Sox New York Yankees Gievelanni Boston Red Sox White Sox Pale Hose Johony Brusca Yale Carl Fischer Chicago Yankees Tony Laggers Jesse Hill Rick Ferells Hinme-Ma Red Sox Cleveland Oral ‘Hidebrand Detroit Philadelphia Ashdies Art Boston Washington St. Louis Browns Alta Browns

Hines and Culley Win Again in Paris

Paris May 21 The American doubles team of Wilbur Hines and Henry Culley advances to the French hard court championship third round by defeating Gentien and M Bonte 6 2 4 6 0. Hines, former UNC captain, and Culley, a sprinter, excelled as the French pair failed to hold serve.

Paris Wilbir Hines Henry Culley Gentien M. Bonte Hines University of Nort Carolina Culley Sant

St Hedwig Defeats Hippo Size Team In Close Game

St Hedwig beat the Hippo Size Team with a tight score after a rugged matchup. Key players Kiomassa Bedtke and Gillmer contributed, while Calleaen and Gonzles added depth.

St. Hedwig Hippo Heyiwiz Kiomassa Bedtke Gillmer Calleaen Gonzles

Believe It Or Not Wes Venessta Grave in Bots Churchyard

A fragment notes a grave or gravesite associated with Wes Venessta in the Bots Churchyard, Cambridge, England, suggesting a local historical marker or curiosity. The readable text hints at a connection between a person named Wes Venessta and a Cambridge churchyard burial, without details.

Wes Venessta Cambridge England

Yesterday's Explanations and Tomorrow's Oddities

A note outlines seven horses in seven stalls yielding 5049 permutations and a full exhaust would take 13 years nine months and nineteen days with three leap years. It also describes gold weight and cubic measures, and promises tomorrow's feature about The Largest Oyster Shell in the World with Mr. Ripley response details.

Softball Doings Tuesday Night At San Pedro Park

A fragmented recap of local softball action at San Pedro Park highlights games, lineups, and player names. The Medios Arte Drug team hosted Tuesday night action with Wallace Sturray and Johnny Sanchez among noted players delivering key hits and pitching performances.

Wallace Sturray Gtorke Alamo Jewelry Nancé Pharmacy Johnny Sanchez Nance Nance Pharmacy Slama Lawsky Sievers Givens Mee Garin Sanches Murray Eckhurst Howe W. Murray Veluman Sheridan Neil WY. Murray Eckoardt Basby McLarin Frey Sanchez Ly Sievers Dalla Aft Medios Arte Feet Sat & O'Clocs Tony Cer Vantes Garcia Fiozarm Beaitles

Oklahoma City Wins 1936 Southern Golf Host Vote

In Louisville on May 21, Aus Dave Gat of Memphis was reelected president of the Southern Women's Golf Association. Oklahoma City was selected to host the 1936 tournament as rain and cold delayed the qualifying round. Mrs. Gat has led the association five years and won its championship four times. Mrs. Hulbert Clarke of Oklahoma City was chosen vice president and will chair 1936 tournament arrangements.

Oklahoma City Southern Golf Louisville U# Aus Dave Gat Memphis Southern Women's Golf Gant Hulbert Clarke

Armour Set to Repeat at Oakmont Open Championship

Tom Armour aims to repeat as national open winner at Oakmont, Pa., June 6-8 after qualifying at Medinah Country Club. He tied for eighth with 157 along with Dim Frus, while J. P. Sonny Rouse and Denny Shute led with 148. Others earning spots include Alex Stuble, Frank Walsh, Abe Espinosa, and George Emitl among Chicago and Illinois players in the belated Chicago district qualifiers.

Tommy Armour Armour Medinah Country Club Oak Mont Oakmont Harry Cooper Dim Fruis Chicago J.P. Sonny" Rouse Denny Shule Rouse Shute Alex Stubple Frank Walsh al Andéreggen Herb Johnson Harry Hampton Don Armstrong Aurora Ill Johnny Banks

Randolph League Showdown Highlights Squadron 52 Victory

Benind the hurling of BL Wood, Squadron 52 defeated defending champions 4-1 on Monday at Randolph. The win came as Wood allowed six hits while his teammates produced three runs in the third inning and added another in the fifth, overpowering Kosler before relief by Al Grastwaite.

Squadron 46 Randolph Field Squadron 47 Squadron Wood Squadron 52 Randolph Kosler al Grastwaite Fuantena Saoadean ABIL Prineaity Schranhian Cowarrex Garnett Rogernit Frahanth Lowe Schatene Edward

Dog Track Reopens with Eight Races and Open Gates

San Antonio greets a reopened greyhound track with eight races on opening night led by Judd Lloyd Jr and Roland Swift. Open gate policy aims to draw crowds, with special invites for IeWanis International delegates. Stars like Black Champ and Blond Tazard featured. mutt races invited for future cards before regular eight-dog meets return.

San Antonio Breyhound Beguin WW. W Black Champ Black Boy Witpy Blond Tazard Epperson

Tuesday Night Dog Racing Card

A listing of dog races with four quarter mile sprints and hurdles on Tuesday night. Entrants include Wall Eye Efaw Black Teck Crab Buddy Johnson Little Darly Dury Girl Baldy B Landon Ra and other dogs across six races with varying distances and competitors.

Wall Eye Efaw Black Teck Crab Buddy. Johnson Little Darly Dury Girl Baldy B Landon Ra Valley Boy Hozo Loraine Buck Basewell Buddy B Sid Sam Black Aston Miss Cutlath Billy Davis White Eagle Biolac Drinade Doyle Murray Spider Kelly Miss Whitegeer Voopin Mexas Lady Texas Jim Si Turner I Bily Hobo Biss Lockhart

San Marcos Games Postponed to June 2

A double header in San Marcos between the San Marcos Greyhounds and the Carta Blanca Greyhounds of Monterrey Mexico has been postponed until Sunday June 2. Manager Pablo Nerio notes the strong team this year and hopes to meet good teams at San Marcos Texas. A 1989 Plymouth P D one foot sedan is listed for sale at 2500 in the classified section.

San Marcos San Marcos Greyhounds Carta Blanca Greyhounds Carta Blanca Monterrey Mexico Pablo Netio Nerio Tesas

Gil Asks Jockeys License At Agua Caliente Meet

Hilda Mauser of Encinitas California seeks a jockey license with Judge George W. Schilting presiding. An experienced rider with victories at Agua Caliente and Tanforan, she faces advisory action on her application. Daisy Parsons, a trainer and owner at the course, plans to apply for a jockey permit if Mauser is approved. International League notes list no games scheduled for Monday.

Agua Catiente Mex Hilda Mauser Encinitas Calli Lieensea George W. Schilting Agua Caliente Tanforan Daisy Parsons Miss Bauser

Grove Fading Says Johnson

Boston May 21 That old fireball master Walter Johnson reviewed Lefty Grove and doubted his comeback. Johnson warned Grove has relied on speed and fire and may fade without it while admitting he himself faded when his own speed waned.

Boston Walter Johnson Tadey Bob Lefty) Grove Lefty Cleveland Grove

New Matmen Set For Walkathon Arena Card

Promoter Harry Coffman brings popular Marvin Westenberg to face Paul Jones in a headlining bout at Walkathon arena in San Antonio on Wednesday. The card also features Coleman against Coffield in the double main event, with Jones hailed as a top grappler and Westenberg a fan favorite.

Harry Coffman San Antonio Walkathon Arena Marvin Westenberg Paul Jones Jones Ate ‘Coleman Jimmy Coffield Blagest San Antonio Fana

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