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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1936

Page

5

Pro Gridiron Roundup: Packers Top Bears 21 to 10

In Chicago the Green Bay Packers defeated the Chicago Bears 21 to 10 before 31,384 fans, breaking a pro football attendance record. Key plays included a Jack Manders field goal and Bill Fewitt’s touchdown after a fumbled punt, while Allie Sherman and Clark Hiske contributed scoring drives for Green Bay. The Lions and Pirates also won, keeping early-season standings competitive amid a busy NFL Sunday.

Chicago Green Bay Packers Packers Chicago Bears Bears Wie Seck Die Defar Tter Jack Manders Bill Fewitt Chitaga Dor Halson Allie Herber Jong Packer Clark Hiskie Mul Genrenbein

Loyola Holds Back for 7-0 Victory Over Marines

Loyola dominates on defense to edge San Pedro Marines 7 to 0 at Gilucore stadium. Billy Byrne ignites third quarter drive and Don Neverens finishes with a touchdown, as Loyola’s ground game seals the win and preserves the shutout.

Los Angeles Loyola Lions San Pedro Marines Gilucore Stadium Lorola Billy Byrne Lion Yirdago Matitien Don Neverens Texas Tech Eiepmen

Rodeo Riders Strike Shuts Boston Parade

Boston November 4 The first rodeo riders strike in history threatens double prize money or no show. Col Johnson’s rodeo may collapse as downtown parade is canceled while leaders await word from Chicago on a possible concession or new arrangement.

Boston Brantho Dusters Col WT. Joanson Boson Jonson Johnson Yeheanehutly Fie Chicago Rodeo

Marquette Boomed for Rose Bowl Contenders Rise in Standings

Los Angeles reports Marquette, led by likely All American Ray Buivid, poised for the Rose Bowl as they rout St Marys of California. Fordham narrows the field by tying Pitt but remains runner up behind Marquette, with Washington, Southern California, and Washington State leading the Pacific Coast trio.

Los Angeles Ray Buivid Golden Avalanche Macquedé Gliy Pasadena Marquette St. Mary's California Milwaukee Tram Fordnai Rose Howl Isoners Foran Marquely Seave Ray Murray Boleld Fordham Rams Panthers Pit Rose Ann Washington Southern California Washington State

Betty Jameson Reaches Mexican Golf Final

Betty Jameson 17 from San Antonio sails into the women's division final at the Mexican national championship in Mexico City after a 4 and 3 win over Marion Williams of Los Angeles. Johnny Goodman of Omaha resumes form to reach the men's final with a 1 up win over Lieut. Kifan Antonio, Welton of El Paso, 5 and 3.

Mexico City Goodman Pab Clifford Johnny Dawson Clifford Patti Newbold Wielits Marvin Miley Lay Ville

Dons Dominate Pilots In Season Opener at Kezar Stadium

San Francisco underlined home strength as the Dons routed Portland Pilots 19 to 6 at Kezar Stadium. Me Caffery connected on a 16 yard pass to Anzore for the first score, then a later 11 yard pass to Ray Peterson set up the final touchdown as UCSF surged in the fourth period.

San Francisco Dons Portland Kezar San Francisco University of San Francisco Offland University Pilots Sono Dons Portland Me_ Caffery Anzore Mer Gaffery Meh Ray Peterson

Horse Show to Pack Em In at New York

New York November 2 The National Horse Show at Madison Square Garden will fill to capacity Wednesday with 2000 horses and 50 shows. The event includes a military contest featuring teams from ten nations and special exhibitions by Royal Canadian Mounted Police and others in a packed program leading to a close of the show.

New York Maili- SQ Square Garden

Vanderbilt Chancellor Fears for College Game

Vanderbilt Chancellor Markland warns college football is at risk of disappearing if current trends continue. He argues public exhibition and professional leagues threaten traditional college play, recalling hopes from two decades ago that the sport would become a major, enduring college pursuit.

Mussolini champions armed peace and Italy Britain pact

Milan Nov 2 Mussolini urged recognition of Italian vital interests in the Mediterranean and a full Anglo Italian understanding. He warned Britain against blocking Italy and asserted there is no alternative to a complete accord. France, Switzerland, Russia, and Hungary were discussed as shifts in policy and potential alignments in Europe.

Milan Maly Benito Mussolini England Mediterranean Rome London Informe Tr Duce Gerat Britain Tistian Denier League of France Switzerand Russia Hunsasseslavia Germany Erance Graeys Waying Judah Haile Sutassio Allords Switzerland Jin Europe Austria Hungary Chembery Cham Tery Ine Perrotin

Ghoer Slas Wow See Los Angeles Mystery Shootings

Ambiguous OCR report details a grocery store manager Emerick who shot and killed Mrs Hots on a city street while her daughter Glenna 7 watched, then killed himself. Detectives found a pistol, claim Emerick once lived with the victim and wrote a confession about helping her when destitute.

Los Angeles Emerick Hots Ee Stave Glenna

Lest We Forget New Deal Muddlers and Sleepwalkers

Harold Lord Varney profiles Felix Frankfurter as a hidden power in the Roosevelt era, tracing his influence through federal appointments and a web of former pupils. The piece argues Frankfurter shaped legislation from behind the scenes, expanding executive power and steering the administration toward a perceived socialist regime while defending civil liberties groups aligned with his allies.

New Deal DR. Frankfurter Harold Lord Varney Felix Frankfurter Roosevelt White House Joe Robinsons Pat Harrisons Gen Much Johnson Frankfurters Tugwells General Johnson NRA Frankfurter AAA George N. Peek Washington Harvard Law School Professor Frankfurter American Civil Libertius Union Roger N. Baldwin Congressional

Houdini widow ends seance after ten years of claims

Hollywood reports detail Beatrice Houdini's final seance on Halloween weekend to contact the late Harry Houdini. The ceremony drew about 200 attendees as the widow switched off a ruby globe and declared no communication from beyond. Edward Beant announced the spirit spoke to 325 in attendance. Evidence suggested faint paranormal activity with a marked dice incident in Chicago.

Hollywood Harry Houdini Frem Edward Beant Saint

Soldier Reports Holdup Robbery At Fort Sam Houston

Fort Sam Houston soldier Pat Benton said he was attacked on Monterey Street Saturday night. Two Mexican youths robbed him of 13 dollars and 70 cents after men displayed a pocketknife at Guadalupe and Gat Marcos streets, police reported.

Pat Benton Fort Sam Houston Monterey Tatilo Maldonado Granad Guadalupe Gat Marcos

Lee Tracy film titled Wanted Jane Turner

RKO Radio Pictures announces a film project featuring Lee Tracy with a cast that includes Glori Stuart Astron Pringle Madith Blake Jol y McGuits Frank M. Thomas Dot Parley Tene Pall Bicnica Pepper Palygia Wilder Turera Watkuth Pal O'Mal ley and Bryant Washburn in a wartime era backers service themed drama.

Lee Tracy RKO Radio Will Jane Turner Lew Tracy Glorly Stuart Astron Pringle Madith Blake Joly McGuits Frank M. Thomas Dot Parley Tene Pall Bicnica Pepper Palygia Wilder Turera Watkuth Pal O'Malley Bryant Washbim

Wife begs for reform to win mercy for escaped convict

Detroit report says Howard Pulger alias No. 14 308 fled Michigan prison 17 years ago by tunneling. He married his current wife in 1913 and sought clemency from Governor Fitzgerald after detectives found him in a Gold Coast apartment building. Authorities noted Pulger had a long criminal history and previous confinement.

Cricago Howant Filger Michigan Ful Ber Gold Coast Bilding Howard H. Lin Jacksan Mich Mozen Fulger Elizabeth Rare Telps A . Pulger Yaison Deludet Clinton Arbilla Chicago Fulzer Detroit Frank D. Fitzgerald Howard Pulgh

Spurned man kills night club singer in Mobile

Enraged by unrequited affection John Wright shot Miss Rhoda Watson, 23, killing her and wounding William Dineson, 42, a New Orleans seaman. Wright then tried to shoot himself but the gun was wrested away by Motorcyclist Officer Oliver Ray. Wright charged with murder.

Mobile Ala Rhoda Watson John Wright William Dineson New Orleans Wright Oliver Ray Wight

Al Capone Jr Faces Driving Charges in Miami Beach

Al Capone Jr the son of the Chicago gangster faced possible jail time after appearing in Miami Beach court to answer reckless driving charges stemming from an auto accident on the preceding Saturday in which he was slightly injured. The case centers on the younger Capone's involvement in the incident and the legal consequences he may face.

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