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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1936

Page

5

Texas grid race narrows as teams vie for titles

Dallas datelines report how Amarillo North Side Fort Worth Rilshows Tivy Kerrville and Dallas Tech cling to slim title hopes in the Texas interscholastic football race. unspecified matchups for Thanksgiving Day loom as teams like Wichita Falls Childress and Abilene vie for the championship with key district games ahead.

Harold V. Ratlifp Dallas Cam Amy Fous Amarillo North Side Fort Worth Rilshows Tivy High Kerrvile Tech Sinsri Pettte Wolves Fatana Bieulet Chilress Quanah Wichita Falls Vernon Childress Wichita Falls Istrict Nan Angelo Abilene Austin el. Paso Ed Fase Ed Fase Theh Mget Gainesville Sherman God Tirailzh Meinney Perl Worthy Paschal Worth Dallas Tech North Dallas Lanaview Gladwater Lurkhn Albans Uneaten Hillehato Peenaine Sas Chamjonah Throush Kerrvitle Lem District Toan Reagan Asan Ferett Davis Houston Peettigt Ai Port Artur Gheaty Digirick Corpus’ Christi Robstown Edinbure

Packers and Bears Dominate Midseason NFL Roundup

In Chicago, Arnold Heber of the Green Bay Packers shines as all American in a 24 20 win over the Giants with key drives by Heber Smith and Hinkle. Chicago’s Beares edge Philadelphia 7 0 as Detroit toots the Cardinals and Detroit 14 7 over Cincinnati. Bears stay tied with Packers atop the Western division.

Pitwheish Hess Boston New York Brooklyn Detroit Chicasa Chiosza Bears Philidelnhea Chiozza Bears Green Easy Csicnes Brave Chivaxe Philadelphia Pittenurgh Chicago Arnole Herber Green Bay Packers Elar Sarser Packers Sre Regis Relems Keen Ule Vaton Hertere Geedigarm Green Bas Ernie Smith Hinkle Stort Herder Geluei Ban Sauer Redskins Trooklen Fug Kentner Chicero Beare Brosko Nagaraki Jock Manners Corbett Milacelphia Gore Tietroit Cingara Caravfiaia

Lozada Tops Fistic Card In Texas Showdown

Lozada, riding a 26 fight winning streak, defeated Cox in a Texas bout. Promoter Frances Gunning announced another card next Monday at the Watkathon arena. The Mexico City fighter, long a local standout, faced mixed reaction as Cox connected with Lozada on the reach.

Cecilia Leneda Tracy Gur Jias Frances Gunning Nam Watkathon Arena Lozada Whs Cox Texas Fistic Horizon Mexico City Lavada

Genius of Whitney and the cotton gin invention tale

A fragmentary historical note recounts Eli Whitney born in 1763 Westborough Massachusetts and his Yale education leading to the cotton gin invention at Greene's plantation in Georgia. The text claims he faced theft lawsuits, financial hardship, then a New Haven factory venture. Also briefly mentions a football tragedy and college scores with broken phrasing.

Westborough Mass Yale College Georgia Nathaniel Greene Greene Young Whitney Cianters Wis Seimeone Dirs el Whitey Ieventor Whitney Whitner Tater New Haven Conn

Fort Sill Trio Wins Polo Final in Shreveport

In Shreveport Louisiana on November 23 07 Fort Sill polo squad dominated the Western fall circuit final defeating Hullaches 7 to 6 after extra period play Captain G N McFarland scored the tying goal in the sixth chukker and then put Fort Sill ahead with a late shot near the 31 yard line.

Sharveport Fort Sill Army Pelo Sklehoma Tro Houston Fort Sil Worthey Poal Lille Ine Hullaches Oite

Shute Wins Ares Amateur Title at Pinehurst In 1933

Denny Shute defeats Jimmy Thomson to capture the Ares amateur crown at Pinehurst North Carolina. Shute trails early but rebounds with an eagle on the final hole to win by one hole, securing a $20 000 prize as the tourney’s top money winner. The 32 year old pro later heads to defend a major title in 1933.

Pinehurst N.C Densmore Denny Shute Jimmy Thomson Shatvnee-on-Delaware Jimmy Far ¢Hr Elneher Ide Bomp Dramy Etter Thomson Lon Brat Boa Nihe Lola Hudie Shute Ashorse

Horse Racing Entries and Results From Tuesday Hacks

Race card shows purses of 1000 pounds across seven events with numerous entries and results. Notable horses include Byearcus Ebony Parasol and Virnocx in the first race, Syerrols and Masked Gal in the second, and Jugs S-9estol among others in the third. Weather clear track fast, multiple scratches and late entries noted. times and places vary amid a cluttered OCR listing.

Byearcus Ebony Parasol Lady Byer aFucketing Merge Quick Vine Landscaps Little Maxie Miss Leannalt True Tone Vivala Deepwick Idealistic A. Peralta A. Candler Quimine Rmany Stoons xAcgoua Alco Purachiay Fair Deal xJoyridy xTime Jabunycake xRoy Boy xRanklig Wickeliffe Boy Terry Os Karee Xilarlequinads The Norfolk Yikes Whitehail Holden Grower Peatomy Rymood Naleman Gold Flag Um Glass Ct Niles San Antioca Angus Treford Master Lady Greek Fire Weatan RAGE Ctnine Inc Sunline Precious King Spartan Lady xJaferna Wittekind Stralessst

Unclear Louisville Times Menu of Names and Items

A garbled list from the Louisville Times appears to mix names, places, and items such as Arlington Downs and various proper nouns. Readable fragments include mentions of Greek Plea S-Inferno Lad Tema Ashe and a few race or photography references, but most content is indecipherable. The text resembles an OCR jumble with mixed terms and misreads, lacking a coherent event or story.

Louteville Times Cour Hace Bowin Gretr Danarco Faille Maxle Cope

Thoroughbred Race Card Listing Unclear Handful of Entries

The page provides a jumble of horse names and odds across races one through eight, with purses ranging from 75 to 90 dollars and claiming tracks. Post time listed as 2D, but many spellings are garbled, making exact entries uncertain.

Arlington Racing Card Turbulent Tuesday Night

A scrambled Arlington post race card lists eight races with purses from 400 to 3600, detailing-entered horses by names and numbers, including Purse 3600 early entries like Demorist and Time Play, then Purse 5700 second race with many two year olds and odds, through to a 900 dollar handicap sixth sprint. Names are scattered with misreads like Mullet, Photography, Pains and more, reflecting a chaotic OCR of the racing program.

Demorist Bliss Cardengs Mr. Flicker Cocktit Bungier Keep Gherry Sarah Monn Iiss Ine Ray Meta Stormy Rhythm Ruth Prascig Hell Xuprincess Stone Wonald Dysstic Lene Beast the Wink Hasty Colonel Ching Ing. Syearolds Mullet bPansy's baPhyn Isan Orineo Ui Jobieso xSarney Keen Wxchange Club xMacime J Rcablégram xSraq Red eNevy Girl xCarbines Comet Rapid Prince xBlack Hat Clainmag Syear-owls Good Scout Taha Witchlore Miss Telrina Carl B Glen Ruse

Meadow Entries and Races Overview

Meadow entries describe multiple horse races with purses from 500 to 7000 dollars. Entries list horses by name with varying odds and weights, including First RACI Dans Races and others across nine races, noting two year olds, six furlongs, and mixed age brackets.

Arlington Race Meet Opens With Close Finishes

Race card reports opening day action with four Thoroughbred races. Purse values range from 700 to 800 dollars with maidens and older horses competing at 6 to 6 1/2 furlongs. Notable finishers include Bliziox, Ree Oto, Enel Fence, Bundy, and Dirk able, with times around 1 minute 21 to 1 minute 25 seconds.

Tluleen Haver Bliziox Torch Coenay Ree Oto Simmen Tine tRyolt Bundy Luteen Bark Fenne Pal Sun Huson Dirkable Jin Bei Vercherd Hauer Guymon Pari Dya Jessie DM

Comal Selections Tuesday's Races

Local racing entries list includes Blues Meads Cir War Browni Lee Bright Flower Beatior Tt Mere Wave Atal Ear and mixed entries like Jean Mac Tokves Mise Guirk Shitly Sally Thelma and Arthon among others. Unclear final lineup with several names and possible abbreviations.

Eager Blues Meads Cir War Browni¢ Lee Bright Flower Beat Mere Wave Atal Ear Kolt Inhanie Mentre Jean Mac Natasohaes Gyger Tokves Mise Guirk Shitly Sally Thelma Br Brow Hrother Arthon Nerson

Groves Heads Comal Racing Meet at New Braunfels

New Braunfels, Nov 13 c. E Givours, steward at Seguin race meeting, has been named presiding steward for the Catal county fair grounds meeting to be held next week. Most of the season’s events moved to New Braunfels Sunday as the meet opens.

New Braunfels C. E Givours Wes Agigedale Seeuin J. 4. Stutts Catal County Ening Taesing Seguin

Victim Found Shot In Cornfield Near South Dando

The body of 48 year old Menben Ver Ferman, part-owner of a local automobile sales agency, was discovered yesterday in a cornfield five miles north of the city. Money and a watch were found on him, suggesting not a robbery, and mutilations hinted at attempts to extract information. Ferman's family deny involvement with criminal figures.

South Dand Menben Verferman Felferman

Brig Gen R I Rees Succumbs in Detroit

Brig Gen Robey R I Rees aged 65 died in Harper Hospital Detroit after suffering an apoplectic stroke November 18. A native of Michigan, he had served as vice president of American Telephone and Telegraph Company and made his home in New York City.

Detroit Robey I Rees American Telephone and ‘Telegraph Company Michigan Harper Hospital New York City

Ruby Keeler III Stricken With Appendicitis

Ruby Keeler wife of Al Jolson is reported to be ill with appendicitis. Doctors advise rest in bed and monitor condition as potential operation is considered. The report cites a hospital in the San Fernando Valley area.

Ruby Keeler Holly Call al Jolson San Fernando Valley

Davies Takes Oath as Envoy to Soviet Union

Davies, a Washington lawyer and former Mirror Post HR editor, took the oath today as ambassador to Russia as a large gathering of officials attended. Lash wins cross country title at East Lansing, leading Indiana to victory in the Central Intercollegiate meet with a 10 38.2 time and Drake a close second.

Davies Soviet Washington Joseph EB. Davies Rissa Fie Lfe Mirroriz Post Hutton New York Uetal Lash Tongraves East Lansing Mich Wil den Lish Indiana Wwalversity Hoosiers Surveyor Wiliam Feller Deake University Drake Eas Michisan State College Hos Amy Lied

Heights Boys Marking Time in District Race

In the Texas Interscholastic Football League the Heights area district race tightens as Alamo Weights Mules await the District 49 result. North zone leaders include either Hon de or Del Rio after Monday’s decisive game in Hondo. Garden Springs hosts the district final against the south zone champion Cardo Springs while Dal Rio and Hondo had a prior tie. Uvalde upset Hondo, now adding to the race’s intrigue. Alamo Hedgitts previously routed Honda 23 to 0, altering the path to the title.

Regi 10 Cless Alamo Cardo Springs Honde del Hio Hondo Garden Springs Dal Rio Ail Hondo Baul Uvalde Alama Hedgitts Honda

Benedict AT Exes Rally At Plaza Hotel

President H Benedict of the University of Texas will address a joint reunion of San Aubonia and Southwest Texas exes with two Texas senators and local officials as speakers. Mayor Quin and others are flown in for talks. Judge Bobbitt will be toastmaster. A Thanksgiving Eve banquet follows at 7 15.

H. ¥. Benedict University of Texas Cinher of San Aubonia Southwest Texas Univversity Tenas A X_ call Jove Plaza Hotel United States Tom Connally Willie M Ayor C.H. Quin Robertee Bobbitt Robertee Bobbitt Will Be Toastmaster, the Joccaston Willie Pat Austin

Poteet Nears District Title After Tie Play

Poteet nearly clinched the district championship last Saturday after a 7 to 7 tie between Somer, Lyle, and Jourdinten, with a loss by Jourdinten affecting the race. If Poteet ties Three Rivers next week, a decisive rematch may be needed between Lytle and Somerset to settle the title chase.

Three Rivers Lytle Somerset

Lawyer Shot to Death in Office in Cleveland

In Cleveland Tennessee on November 23 attorney Mayliid Gloviland was shot to death in his office. Dr Vance Bell was arrested as a suspect. Samer County physician and charged with the shooting.

Cleveland, Tenn F_ B Mayliid Gloviland Tata Albcers Vance Bell Samer County Piystelan

Duquesne Mulls Postseason Game With Santa Clara

Duquesne University officials in Pittsburgh discussed a postseason foothill game with undefeated Santa Clara University in California. The offer followed Duquesne’s decisive win over Marquette while Santa Clara was riding an unbeaten streak.

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