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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1936

Page

8

Ruth to Manage Dodgers Rumored After Purchase Offer

Rumors sweep New York that Col Z L Huston former Yankees part owner bought the Brooklyn Dodgers and would hire Babe Ruth as manager. Ruth, seen with Ruppert at the world series celebration, reportedly delayed final decisions while new talks with NL president Ford Frick fueled speculation of a Ruth leadership if the sale goes through.

New York Col. Z. L. Huston New York Yankees Brook Ish Dodgers Babe Ruth Bate Yankees Ely Tory Ruston Uth Jacob Ruppert Yanks Casey Stengel Onnager Ruth-Huston Mosh Huston Brooklyn Reynolds Tobacco Wes Ford Frick Ruth Babe Instight

Simmons Set for Baptists in Abilene News

The Abilene program outlines an intersectional schedule for the Herd in the Southwest Conference. Oklahoma Baptist University’s Bison visit, followed by four non conference games against Howard Payne Texas A and I, and other opponents. The team remains undefeated in three fall starts with two draws and a 14 0 opening win over the Murray Aggies.

Abilene Herdin-Sitamocs Oklahoma Baptist University Bison Howard Payne Texas A Murray Aggies Ougehit College of Arkansas Southwestern Oklahoma

Fragmentary Sports Notes From Haven Conn Montreal Exposure

Disjointed OCR snippet mentions athletes and locations Haven Connecticut Montreal with unclear names and results. Vague references to teams, individuals and scores appear garbled. no coherent event or outcome can be determined from the readable text.

Freasen Haven Conn Wyan Robertt Montreal Jarew Rudy Dannha Bill Deate Jack Brechin Bidell Vopeser Juan Eevee Een Blair

County Jr Conference Football Report Highlights Scoring

A partial recap notes Alamo Heirs and Class MoT teams with touchdown drives led by Johnnson and key plays from Charlee Ju Woodsort Agnes Savery Charles Gar Reynolds. The fragment confirms scoring and extended plays but lacks full lineup details and final scores.

Alamo Heirs O'Clock

Sacred Hunts Tomb of the Horse in Baroda India

An account describes Toms of Sacred Hunts at the Baroda tomb of a horse linked to Saint Sayed. The structure features ten Saree domes and stands as a pilgrimage site rivaling the Temple of the Dog in Burma and the Mosque of the Camel in Tripolis. The author notes travels seeking the unusual and invites inquiries about the Believe carlos.

Baroda India Jarze Sayed The Burma Tripolis

Broadways Hain Leads Bowling Week in Rush of Scores

A patchwork of bowling results lists Broadway Hain leading with strong scores and multiple leagues reporting high games. Players such as Fabra, Gunplr Co, and Remar post notable figures while teams like Temple and Lea Hitehel compete across alleys 9 and 4. The week features numerous 200s and totals near 700s, with handicap tallies and league totals noted.

Broadway HAION Pel Wb. Bet Paoneer White Wings Arthur Fabra Mertin Gunplr Rikon Hane Eeo Alama Phest Anes Alléva Fabra Ingurors Martis Planeer Aigalleya T. Si I GGR Rt Piru Cs Ni Tinen H. Bremer Mitchell Benshern F Ruppel Temple Remar Phillip G. E J. Eyjorn RF. Meyer N. Penstorn L. Benrens Dinzge Hil Bremer Bey EM Eeeth Bow. Reierz Eezspace Lea Hitehel Sttchall Nodsell Helfigmenn Keohane Bee Mulenell Stephene Heinare Zans Teronle Saesions Foeer Vetter

Crop Failure This Year in Cards System

A fragmented report from St Louis details a collapse of the farm system of the Cards with minor league units and several regional teams finishing near the bottom. It notes Columbus Georgia and Greensburg Pennsylvania as part of a reduced system, with limited playoff contention amid a split season and restructuring under club leadership.

Cards T_ LOUIS St. Louis Iho A Chicago Suestantia Columbus Sam Brendan Bratch Rickey Redbirds Greensburg Pennsylvania de Carés Lars Fanyette Murphy Aithoeh Ent Tine Preve Turtle Peete Coss Startec Pla Repre California Ted Neme Huntington Ieague Sminefield Western Association

Max Baer to Return Here in San Antonio Clash

Promoter Francis Cunningham says ex-champion Max Baer has agreed to appear in San Antonio under the month’s end. Goings on include plans to bring in Tony Caneela as opponent. local bowling events and upcoming matches in Dallas and nearby towns are noted with names like Burton Miller and Hank Marino, plus several regional teams and participants.

Mexico Eellin Lornde Ramerber Tracy Cox Ceelia Francis Cunningham Max Baer San Antonio Tony Caneela Florida Max Burton Millar Dallas Nelson Burton- Mer Reild Birdlai N. C Miller Deel Burton Soidar Hank Marino Tha Tila Arnagementa Bill Simon

Citizens Fight Racetrack at Inglewood

Inglewood voters face a postcard plebiscite to gauge support for a 1.25 million summer horse race track within the city. Holt rallying opposition from parents and clergy, while backers tout potential property value gains. Postcards mailed to voters before Friday. returns due Tuesday. local officials study referendum as council considers turf club request for reforms.

Inglewood Calif Wollywood Surf Club Turf Club Holywadd al Green Los Angeles Walter A. Brown Ely California

Supreme Court to rule on dog race injunctions

The Texas Supreme Court considers whether dog racing tracks can be shut by civil injunctions. Cases from Dallas Fort Worth and San Antonio were consolidated as officials argue racing may violate civil statutes as a nuisance while defense contends only criminal law matters apply. One ruling is expected by October 14.

Jacks Richard Critz Supreme Court Court of

Lightning Strikes Grid Team and Kills Captain

A bolt struck Lehman High football team members during practice in Canton Ohio. Captain Don Carroll was killed instantly while James Robinson was injured, with his left leg paralyzed. Eleven others were knocked down. assistant coach Wilbur Billings survived.

Canton Omo Ore Sohnirg Lehman High Technot Date Settersiag Don Carrol James Robinson Mach Carroll Wilbur Billings Seine Frobinson

Hanuasdal y: Division titles in tense playoff series

In a five game series for the softball championship, teams vie for division and overall titles. Key pitchers Gene Meissner and Johnny Sanchez lead their respective squads as tight games unfold with top aces facing off amid the high stakes playoff push.

Hanuasdaly Mmenity Boatuare Wednesdae Gene Meissner Nance Tohinny Sanchez Pankers

St. Mary’s Rattlers Rank 68th in Williamson Ratings

St Mary’s University Rattlers achieve 68th place among 418 teams in the Williamson system, earning 60 of 100 possible points. The ratings assess efficiency prior to recent games, with St. Mary’s expected to win most remaining matchups except against Western Maryland and Oklahoma City University.

St. Mary’s University Rattlers Williamson Txe Maces S&. Marty's Ench St.Thomas College of Scranton Western Maryland Oklahoma City University Sub Ross Tekar A. and Datel Gaker St. Mary's Oklahoma City U St. Mary

Week's Grid Program for L A Teams

Week’s grid program lists multiple games across districts and fields. Marsday Centray faces Lae mit on Tech field at 24 8 o'clock Friday Brackenridge meets John Reagan at Eagle field Ab E’nlick Alamo Heights plays Hondo at Howard field priced at 330 dollars Tech plays San Jagintonto at night Ellisan hosts Ke ville night Farlandale at Austin night district 12 Jefferson 2 at Ganaales night Saturday Jefferson versus Jett Travis Eagle field at n o'clock Central versus Peacock Tech field at 3 30 Southwest Academic League St Anthony’s at T M 3 4d o'clock Synth mic league i versus Stockdate 8 at Filson fold 1 a'clock Sunday St Mary’d Ti plays Randallth field Tech field at 30

Brackenridge John Reagan Eagle Field Alamo Heights Hondo Howard Field Tech San Jagintonto Ton Ellisan Keville Farlandale Austin Jefferson "2 Ganaales Jefferson Jett Travis Eagle

Dixiana Farms Wins Centerpiece CentennIal Show Title

Dixiana farms owner Ton Chores T Fisher earned the centennial show crown as Royal Irish won the $2000 walking trot championship. Miss Mary Fisher rode the gelding to victory. reserve honors went to American Model owned by EB Brown of Pinehurst Texas. Other results include Junior stake winner Cin's Love and Heavy Harness winner Preston Envoy.

Fort Worth T. Fisher Dixiana Farms Royal Irish Mary Fisher Dixiana EB. W. Brown Pinehurst Orange Texas Cin's Love R. H. Friedrich San Antonio Golden Cloud

Eunice Dean in Top Form at Spring Tennis Meet

Finnlee Dean, San Antonin’s star, boosted toward national ranking as Aer o spectacular performance in the Int Springs event set Fort San Houston players against Penelope Anderson McBi in the semi finals. Stammers edged Dean after a disputed call, 8 6, to win the title.

Finnlee Dean San Antonin Int Springs Var Penelope Anderson McBi Fort San Houston England Kay Stammers Miss Stammers

Payne Star Leads Texas Conference Scoring Rush

Abilene October 7 Ray Nunnally of Howard Payne leads the early scoring in the Texas conference with three touchdowns. In the two touchdown class are Johnson of Austin Stanford of Daniel Baker Miller of Howard Payne and Knight of South.

Baering Down On the Series

New York readers recall a baseball season clash between the Giants and the Yankees. The column humorously critiques players and managers, notes panic and scandal rumors, and praises the Yankees while lampooning the Giants and sports figures.

Baering Arthur Bugs Baer

Majestic Theater offer guest show with unusual San Antonio fact

A long OCR page notes reader submissions about San Antonio, President Tay lor, and theatre trivia. It mentions tickets to the Majestic Theater for guests, claims about Emery and Amal, postal history, and various curiosities. The text blends trivia, ads, and mentions of war department roles and stage acts.

San Antonio The Light and i Majestic Theater

Barons Rally In Dixie Series Openers

Darrow faces Tulsa Oilers in a southern Dixie series game in Olds. The Binningham Barons, led by lefty George Changy Durpoaw, earned their 22nd win this season as Darrow won one of the three planned Dixie games. Marty McManus, Oiler manager, may start Irv Stet or Clarence Plekrel as the Oilers prep for Thursday and Friday nights.

Tulsa Olds Binninghem Barons Southern Association Ura Tal George Chngy Gump" Durpoaw Dutra Olees Darrow Marty McManus Irv Stet Clarence Plekrel Mung T. Crames

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