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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1936
Page
14
In Dallas Texas Christian Arkansas and Texas A and M chase the top of the shaky Southwest Conference as Arkansas can take the lead with a win over Methodist. Rice battles a hungry Arkansas defense while Texas meets Texas Christian in key showdowns this weekend.
Dallas reports physicians to decide if Todd Better should travel with Texas A and M teammates to the west coast for two games. He was injured in a game Saturday and may be sidelined. Arrangements have been made to place him on a train to San Francisco for Wednesday’s game with the San Francisco University. Schaefer and Matsuyama to play 703-point billiards warmup match in Chicago as buildup to world title.
New York news reports Fred Percy of England and Francis T. Hunter join Howard Washell to organize a barnstorming pro tennis tour. Perry, a three time Mes winner and key Davis Cup player, signs to join with Elsworth Vines and possibly Billy Tilden in a tour starting January in Madison Square Garden.
Fordham is tipped to represent the East in the Rose Bowl, with SMU coach Matty Bell predicting Southeast teams will not go undefeated. The October 10 game saw Fordham narrowly defeat SMU 7–0, a result cited against wider claims of Fordham dominance.
The piece discusses medieval French highway bandits called shanteurs noted for burning the victims to force disclosures of hiding places. Napoleon II established a martial effort leading to their capture and execution of leaders.
New York reports France dominates the National Horse Show with three wins across major events led by Capt Pierre Glave and Lieutenants Inurieta Morilti and Peres. Capt Clare and Lt Curtis clash in military and civilian contests as the fifth season opens with strong showings from Dodge, King, and Delains Farm contenders.
The Sherry Pistol and Rifle Club plans a fourth running deer shoot next Sunday at Wet acre road range due to rising popularity. Alexander Boynton led yesterday's field of 210 shooters, winning his third straight shoot while H A Lay net, E O Dunlap and F Lacy placed nearby.
Police charged Mike Nokule, Beaumont roadhouse operator, with murder after Raymond Lightfoot, 21, a former Beaumont High School football player and professional boxer, died at Natale's inn following a dispute. Witnesses say a heavy stick struck Natale and four shots were fired. Lightfoot was killed. Sprouse of Lakeland, along with Tightfoot, faced questions as the incident unfolded.
Central Buttons aim for another win as they host St Anthony's after a 19 to 9 victory over St Joseph's of Dallas. The team sits tied atop the league with NT and San Marcos, while standout backfield contributors Compton Bolton and Lawrence anchor the offense.
Tony Butler a sharp shooting Harlingen golfer will start a winter circuit with W. J. Williams. The duo opens November 21-28-29 at the Augusta open then Miami Biltmore December 4-7 and the British Colonial Nassau event December 12-14.
Springfield report describes a curiously garbled scene in which a hunter named A-WPy-Tessa Ines rides with his dog and a young helper near Ash Grove. A clash involving guns, dogs, a car, and a hitchhiker ends with unclear consequences and mixed actions.
Austin dispatch reports coach Jack Chevigny denied plans to resign after Texas Longhorns were defeated by Baylor. He said he would stay to prepare for Minnesota, noting Texas played poorly in the first half but improved in the second. Rumors from Fort Worth claimed he had submitted a resignation.
Mrs GR Hury of San Antonio ties for second in Corpus Christi Country Club fourth annual tournament. Amy McGonagailt defeats Kay Fearsall to win crown. Local entrants post strong scores including George Wray 59 47-12-74 and J D Weddington 19-3-76. Championship semifinals and consolation rounds advance with several by default.
Race card from Seguin with multiple purses and entries for six races. Details include horse names, weights, distances, and provisional entries, noting faults and eligibility, with a closing note that one race will be run off.
The advance delegation of Texas Tech football fans arrived in Los Angeles today for the Red Raiders clash with Loyola's Lions at the Memorial Coliseum on Armistice Day. Coach Petr Gaython's Panhandle squad maintained high spirits as they prepared for the game.
New York reporter Paul Mickelson debunks the idea that fox hunting is a delicate sport. He details the prep, gear, and discipline required, noting hazards, master of the hunt role, and the pretend drag hunt as a humorous contrast to true fox chases.
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