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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1934
Page
2
The Jefferson Mustangs defeated the Ansti Maroons 14-0 to strengthen their bid for a district title. Kerrville and Brackenridge face upcoming games as Harlandale and Tech chase playoff spots.
Jefferson Mustangs beat Austin high 14 to 0 in Austin Friday night. Power running and stout defense stymied the Maroons as Glenn English and Parker led the line while Bartholomew and Williams traded hard hits. Jeff’s offense struck early second quarter then added a late TD as Austin failed to reach the red zone.
Rice overwhelms Texas A&M with sharper offense and solid defense in a hard fought clash at College Station. Key players Seale and Vickers led Rice while Aggies pressed early but could not sustain drives. Final stats show Rice closing strong as Aggies struggle to match the pace.
The West Moorland Bronco fell to the Lamar Cardinals 31 3 at Beaumont last night in a high scoring affair. Chris Manning starred for Lamar with a touchdown and strong defense backed the offense as Lamar built a commanding lead, with key plays from Bill Sinkes and Slifford. Despite a resilient Bronco forward wall, West Moorland could not keep pace as Lamar capitalized on breaks and finished strong.
Fragmented OCR notes indicate ongoing concerns over eligibility rules in Dallas football. The garbled text references league interplay and potential roster issues affecting a forthcoming game and player statuses. No clear dates or names could be confirmed from the readable portions.
Tenar reports turmoil surrounding Hollifield after a disputed prize fight in Mesiro City. Missing planes, private charters, and police custody tied up his personal funds and mobility, while his wife seeks a divorce and restoration of her maiden name.
Stanford University reports a university athlete was found starving and recovering in hospital. Coach Evan Mc ere went to Ledheirs bom yesterday. the incident involved a South from scrimmage and a mysterious rebelter. Authorities say the player suffered from headaches and fatigue before being discovered by medical staff.
Nationally famous polo players including Williams and other officers meet the Third Infantry Brigade at 2:30 Sunday on Harbord field. The Titans and Bluesjackers teams headline a doubleheader with the Silado Yellowjackets and San Antonio Palo.
New York report says champion Thoroughbred Equipoise was scratched from a $7500 added race at Belmont due to a filed leg, with trainer Thomas J Healy noting the gelding has not gone lame. The owner P M Alger’s entry was withdrawn, and Equipoise may still target the Santa Anita stake if sound enough.
The San Antonio Women's Golf Association plans a Riverside Park handicap tournament next Friday starting at 1 PM led by Mrs. R. N. Gresham. Ann Matteson shot 83 for low gross, with others in contention. several members head to Port Worth for the second annual Port Worth Women's Golf Association journey, causing some to miss the Riverside event.
In the opening minutes, Sam Houston State Teachers College Bearkats unleashed a sharp drive and scored a series of points to beat the San Marcos Bobcats 6 0 in a South West State Teachers game.
Hardin-Simmons Cowboys were shut out 13-0 by Texas Tech in a two game stretch. Coach Fete Cawihan criticized playoff prospects as Simmons labored on field after the final whistle. Dowell and Lee Beavis led late efforts amid miscues and defensive pressure from Tech.
In September 1911 a reservoir of molasses burst flooding Market Street to depths of feet, reaching Lake Pontchartrain. The sticky wave dragged debris and trapped residents, coating houses and shops, and drawing ants and cockroaches until removal.
A jumbled recap shows Arkansas Freshmen 1 0 loss, Texas Tech 13 win, Panhandle A&M 0, East Texas Teachers 6, North Texas Teachers a list of scores across multiple small colleges. Historical notes mention Armistice Day observances and postwar mood with political reflections from Ramsay MacDonald.
Mov. 10. The Texas racing commission issued an order to Texas race tracts prohibiting telephones wires and other means of transmitting information to illegal bet operators inside and outside track enclosures. The measure effective at Arlington Downs bans third party media access and morning publication aiding bookmakers. Violations risk revocation of race licenses and penalties under state law.
Seguin hosted a bustling race day as fans crowded the stands for the Biggest akerman event. Extra Past captured a fourth place payoff of 150.30 to win a 45.40 prize plus 10 show money, while Sonny Morita rode four winners across the meeting. A pickpocket chase escalated the excitement as bettors watched a new high for Ladies Day attendance.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a local scene with Heights, Bee Beat, St Gerard’s, and residences. Mentions an event or meeting at Alan Heights and an area near a route with parish housing. No clear dates or outcomes.
Texas riders and horses dominated the New York show with multiple blue ribbons. Beamont Tex and Mary Virginia from Dixiana Farm led wins in five gaited classes, roadster, and harness events, while other West and South entrants also claimed top placings amid a strong field. The Texan contingent, led by Mrs. Yount and Cape Grant, secured several victories including three-gaited and four-year-old chestnut shows, as rivals from Kentucky and New Jersey vied for top honors.
In Tokyo at Meiji Stadium a crowd of about 65,900 watched the United States baseball team beat Nippon All-Stars 10 to 0. Ruth, Aaron and other stars led the offense while pitchers and fielders pressed the game to a decisive finish.
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