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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1936

Page

24

Perry's Move Rouses 0.5 Cup Hopes

New York, Nov 10, 008 Frederick J Perry of England declares he will tour as a tennis professional and break toward regaining the Davis Cup. He predicts strong English prospects and cites coming stars as Budge, Mako, and Bitsy Renner while noting Australia and Germany as future challengers and the American team’s uncertain fate in the next two years.

Davis Walsh New York Frederick J. Perry England Bullet Eyes Prac- Healy America Don Bridge Perry Wall Street Australia Franco Budge Mako Bitsy Rand Bunny Baton Worframe Auetralia Germantown Jack Crawford Amos Rusle

Fight Results With The Associated Press Roundup

Boxing results from multiple cities show numerous decisions and knockouts. Notable bouts include John Henry Lewis over Len Wartley in London by points, Frankie Battaglia defeating Talmyra’s opponent in Chicago, and Buddy Knox outpointing Charles Belanger in Dayton. Other matchups feature Dominic Stanetin beating Charley Fagh in Pittsburgh, Fritzie Zivic edging Gaston LaCamus, Paulie Welkec defeating Wildcat O’Connor, and Tony Galento stopping Rey Laver in Orange New Jersey. Local venues include Phoenix, Boston, Scranton, and Newark with various judges’ scores and round counts.

Associated Pres London John Henry Lewis Phoenix Ariz Len Wartley Chicago Frankie “Battaglia Talmyra Wis Frankie Mirko Los Angeles Mike Bellaire New York Chamjdan Frankie Cas Wo Lua Amuetes Dayton Ohio Buddy Knox Charles Belanger Cauda Voulaville Dominic Stanetn Pittsburgh Charley Fagh Phlubursh Fritzie Zivie Pitta Gaston LaCamus France Nmisrul Taramy Speigal Walontown Tony "Monin TAM Tampa Holyoke Trish Timmy Q'boone Boston al Qual Ittabursh Paulie “Welkec Trenton H.T Wildcat O'Connor Scranton Fadraw Flainfeld Bucky Tone Manistown Nord Powrli Newark N. J Tony Galento Orange Rey Laver Daverson Dantury Cony

French Sweep Halts at National Horse Show

New York November 10 07 Army officers from seven nations competed in the international military jumping event of the national horse show with hopes of a team title won last year by the Irish Free State. A protracted duel between Lieut J A Talbot-Ponsonby and Capt Eduardo Yanez of Obile decided the individual championship after four jump-offs, Talbot-Ponsonby prevailing by clearing 40 fences. Yanez faltered at the 37th fence on the final jump-off. The Irish team, led by Capt Dan Gary, Capt Fredrerik ANern, and Capt Cyril Harty, sought to challenge despite earlier French dominance. Names and faces in civilian ownership also sparked a tight race for victories, notably Frances Dodge of Rochester and A B Pick of Gurnee Illinois, as top contenders for horse crowns. The field included King of the Pisin and Etta Kett among favored horses in a bid for saddle horse honors.

New York Natonal Irish Free State J. A. Talbot-Ponsonby Eduardo Yanez Obile Iin Talbot-Ponsonby Yanez Dan Gary Fredreritkh Anern Cyril Harty Aretiocy Wis Fusb Frances Dodge Rochester Mich A.B. Pick Dicksfield Jaym Gurnee Hotly Ibt

Attéca Dues In Wednesday for San Antonio Bout

Mexican welterweight champion Adtico Attéca, billed from Mexico, is due Wednesday to arrive in San Antonio after a delay between Mexico City and Laredo. He will train for his November 16 title defense against Tracy Max here at Municipal Auditorium. Promoter Sam Slotsky says Pelon Lopez may appear in a bout. A 10-round semi final will feature Miguel Mexico versus Willard Brown.

Kid Adtécs Mexico Tracy Max Municipal Auditorium San Antonio Mexico City Laredo Anteen Cox Sam Slotsky Voming

Texas Tech and Loyola duel headlines Armistice clash

J Ridings reports Texas Tech star Stingin' Sam Baveh powers the Red Raiders with 909 passing yards on 70 completions and 497 pitching yards overall as the team faces Loyola's Lions in Los Angeles. Dog racing spurs new betting tax plans amid state board debates on supervision and licensing.

Mammat J. [Waar Ridings Texas Labstog Maine T. C. UL Sam Baveh Texas Tech Red Rattlers Matsdors Wln Loyola Lions Los Angeles

Northwestern Tops AP Poll As Minnesota Falls Short

Northwestern leads the nation in the AP college football poll with 435 points from 41 first-place votes to Minnesota’s 419 as Purdue, Fordham and Alabama follow. Tulane drops after a strong prior showing, while Marquette and Notre Dame slip amid broader ballot shifts across regions.

New York Noy Minnesota Northwestern Widcats Gophers Weel Associated Press Buttering Wisconsin Wittcats Agaist Pordham Dyer Purdue Wildcats Pordhsia Marquette Creighton College of Omaha Sabiday Alaebana Twane Middle West Southwest Rocky Mountai Far West Fordham Alabama Usdeed Honore Foudnam Wasi Pyrdtram Tourtwonth Pittsburgh Fifeh Nebraska Louigiana State Ifs

Pigeon Races End Of Me Young Bird Series In Whitesboro

The San Antonio Limited Flying club concluded its tenth and final race of the year from Whitesboro Texas covering 309.820 miles. Birds liberated in a north wind finished in about 6 hours 40 minutes at an average pace near 63 mph. W B Murray timed the winning third, with A L Henbaum and S S Kstlan close behind.

San Antonio Limited Flying Club Seria Whitesboro Fouinwiie Tex Murray

Chicago stadium cycles three hour sleep during six day bike race

A Chicago stadium program followed the six day bike race with heavy fatigue as competitors endured long days and nights of racing. Reporters describe the event as draining riders who struggle to find rest amid the endurance test and crowd energy.

Chicago Chicago Stadium

John Henry Lewis Wins Easy Victory Over Harvey in London

London nov 20 American boxer John Henry Lewis defeated British challenger Harvey in a one sided Wembley Stadium bout. Lewis dominated from the third round to the finish, injuring Harvey’s eye and outweighing him on points as 12,000 spectators watched. Harvey blamed a hurt wrist as the fight ended with Lewis ahead on all scores.

John Henry Lewis Bops Harvey Gayle ‘Calrot London John Henry Lewis Chiltenger Lon Harvey Wembley Stadium Téwis Lie Hartey Lewis

Former A. Jockey Dead From Leukemia in Rock Island

Elliott Whitey Wilhite aged ten years, a jockey who raced in Texas, New Orleans and Chicago, died of leukemia after a two month illness. He rode in the Alamo Downs meeting at San Antonio in 1934 and suffered a fall when a horse broke, then recovered. Doctors linked the death to injuries from a May fall and noted his association with the O. L. Poster statue riding.

Rock Island Elliott Whitey Wilhite Teaden Cateer Texas New Orleans Chicago Alamo Downe San Antonio O. L

Alleage Trials Draw 300 Hounds in Derby Event

CROCKRR Nov 30. About 30 percent of hounds entered in the Alleage trials will push through the three days at the forty fourth sahyal field trial of the Tees Fox Hunters association. Jay Jeivon and white gyp, owned by WT Richpatrick at Arg, scored 80 points to win the derby first prize. Second among 105 entrants was Chief Bender, owned by W. Mertindale of gaaper.

Crockrr Jay Tees Chief Bender W. ©. Mertindale Gaaper

Derby prep plans amid Pimlico futurity entertainment notes

Racing notes from the Associated Press recount trainer Charlie Clark shifting Fomor to Innia Winkye quarters then to Hot Springs for Derby prep. Pompoon praised as a potential Derby winner despite missteps at Narragansett and Philadelphia. Pimlico's nine day meet draws $520,000 in mutuels while racing officials suspend seven riders and fine others for misconduct.

Associated Press Fomor Charlie Clark Colb Inia Winkye Hot Springs Clark Pompoon Glnth Pimlico Maryrend Racing Commission Eddie Arcate Westrope Udgir Toby Tyler

Cubs Boss Denies Frisch Rumor Amid 1927 Plans

Wrigley owner of the Cubs denies rumors Chicago would hire Frankie Frisch as manager of the 1927 Cubs. He says he never contemplated negotiating with Frisch and has not attempted to negotiate. Manager Charney Grimm is in town to discuss spring deals to strengthen the club for the pennant chase.

Chwwaq Insi Wrigley Cisteape Dubs Frankie Brisch St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Tavr Frisch Wigley Munager Charney Grimmiz Cubs

Bierman Poised to Return as Tulane Coach in 1930

Chicago report says Bernie Bierman will leave Minnesota after this season to become Tulane University head football coach at a $15,000 annual salary. Minnesota disputes the claim, noting it is false, while Tulane interests push for formal announcement after the season.

Posulari Twane Tilane Blerman Siranuius Minnesota Bierman Southern Bernie Tulane Minneapolis Bettie Bleriami Loday Chicago Tulane University

Arlington to Lengthen Chute For Safe Races At Downs

Arlington plans by Waggoner brothers to lengthen the chute to twelve miles for 2 year old stakes in 1087. A five hundred fifty mile straight course will replace parts of the old layout. The project includes elevating the high end of the shorter straightaway and rebuilding select sections to improve safety for young horses at Arlington Downs.

Arlington Waggoner Brothers Arlington Downs California Florida Louisiana Alamo Downs

Aggies hold court as grid news roars over SMU and foes

Tuesday Morning Quarterback club lauds Texas A and M players in a flood of praise for standout guards Routt and Jones and for their defense, with coach quotes praising Aggie performance. Discussion centers on conference fate, key rival Texas and Rice, and potential standings changes.

Felix KR. McKnicht Pallas Willie Watts Lexas Christian Clint Schall Texas Small Homer Norton Lef Terns A M. Alter Souther Methodist Mustangs Lim Matty Bell Methodist Studs Aggies Hlh. Weinert Seguin Ree University of Texas Sal Sling Sam" Baugh Texas Christin Wilbur Ootton) Hazelton T. GC Confervnte

Maryland Day Tallahs celebrates school attendance surge

Maryland Day reports Texas exposition attendance with 1000 San Angelo students staying over and additional Browntown district students joining. Marsland Day observed. yesterday’s total attendance reached 14 463, boosting grand tally to 105 705 982.

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