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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1936
Page
24
Seguin entries list multiple horse races with purses from 75 to 190 dollars, featuring numerous horses and eligible contenders across eight races. A separate football note reports Mitchell defeating Gering 25 to 0 with a kickoff kickoff return mishap creating the initial score.
Sidney Lanier led District 20 B contenders by routing Edison High 35 to 0 at Eaglewick. Mattos Munoz and Henry Capamar sparked multiple carries and a 12 yard field goal setup, with Raul Desbrion scoring and Raul Guerrero converting. The Voks dominated Edison, moving toward the Friday clash with the Mules.
Luling rolled past Seguin 27 to 0 as Prytt, Luling’s triple threat, scored three touchdowns early and Raben plunged in for another. Edison defense stalled as Wallmann and Turner left with injuries, while Trevino and Munoz connected for a 33 yard pass and Rodriguez added two more scores. Standouts included Rodriguez Atrevalos Ruffo Gonzales and Sturtevant, with Lanier kicking a field goal and DuBose delivering key tackles. Officials and fans noted a lively, injury-impacted game and a strong Luling line pace.
Seguin Nov 12 Seguin swung gates open for free public access as the Guadalupe County Fair race track hosts two days of events amid improving weather and racing excitement. Crowds estimated from 360 to 6000 packed the plant for Armistice Day activities with record betting, noting long shot bets like Bet winning 36.80 and a route payout of 116.40. A tent business loss occurred as Willmann and Cavanagh lost their tent home to a fire at the track, with Willman badly burned.
Collie games feature Texas Aggies 28 and Ban Mancha 24 with Lavery from San Kraneisco 26 in a high scoring clash. Victoria Fe B unciky Reserves 33 and Montel A. lead a crowded results page as Whittier, Redlands, and Saint Norbert post varied scores.
In Saturday action the Fi luenza Field Artillery Sparkies defeated Kelly Field 6-0, pushing Kelly deeper into the cellar as Bill Powell scored the decisive long touchdown late in the first half. The game featured Kelly Field passes, limited gains, and multiple penalties, with Sparkies defense stifling the Flyers. Officials included Referee Maj. F. L. Sadler and Umpire J. Lient, among others.
Kingsville Texas A end travels huddle toward San Antonio for a Saturday night clash with St Marys Ratners at Tech Field in a pivotal Alamo Conference game. Bud McGallum and staff study Franke Bridges spread as Locke’s Rattlers seek defense against a potent Javelina offense led by a high scoring squad with 144 points in five games.
Lieut. Ken Rogers, a city golf champion of San Antonio and a leading linkman, is assigned to duty in Panama. He will sail from San Francisco on February 2 and plans a California leave before reporting to the new post for a two year assignment.
Wheatley Higrims Austin Negro Boys Akeula Knowles and Kenge Ed Warry led the Phyllis Wheatley Lions to a 13-10 victory over Anderson High School of Anglia in a Nebraska style football game at Tech field on Wednesday. Edwards scored on a seven yard run in the first quarter and connected on a scoring pass to Knowles after Knowles set up with an 80 yard return. An extra point was added on a pass from Edwards to Knowles. The Lions next face Rooke T Washington High of Dallas in Week LXE.
Randolph Field basketball season starts with Elion Squadron St. opening play Wednesday night. First aid squads beat Second teams from Company G and Twenty third Infantry 94-32 and 10-? respectively. Public Service meets Squadron 52 on Thursday at 7 30. Six teams seek games, including the Flying Cadets, to be ready soon. Teams are Squad-Tons 2 63 47 48 Headquarters and the Eleventh Ace Base, contact Randolph athletic office.
Fragmented text lists interleague softball games with times and team names. Montgomery Drugs versus Playa hotel at 7 10, Paints Grocers versus Topo Chica at 8 80, Tay douze Furniture versus Junior league, and a practice session noted for Thursday afternoon. The details are partially garbled.
Fragmentary boxing result notes list several fighters and places including New York Philadelphia and Colorado with mixed unclear figures. Names such as Al Ettore Sidary and Dinte Valor appear among scattered city and state references with uncertain outcomes and illegible scores.
In Yoakum, Nevada, Yoakum Hull meets Lockhart Lions in Bulldog Stadium. The game pits two undefeated district teams for the championship, with Yoakum and Lockhart bands and pep squads providing spirited support. The event is billed as one of the fastest high school football games in South Texas.
The 1936-37 Commercial basketball season kicks off with the Brackens leading the field and a strong slate of newcomers. Teams include the Alamo Jewelers, Binger’s Pharmacists, Duncan Field Pliers, Sablias Brewers, and more. Notable additions feature Bill Manbry and Pete Garcia, with Jewelers adding Andy Olviotti and Squatty Rowe.
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