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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1935

Page

16

Intersections and star players loom in college football week

New York reports a slate of interregional games this week with teams like Purdue, Fordham, and Tulane facing varied challenges. Sleepy Wim Crowley’s Fordham Rams seek an upset against Purdue while Temple, California, and Iowa showcase potent offenses. Louisiana State and Rice also feature strong showings as Boston College and Creighton loom.

New York Rome Rice Creighton Chick Meehan Manhattan Louisiana Jaspers Brooklyn Texas

Week's football schedule across districts and fields

District 35 3 opener on Thursday features New Braunfels and Latter with 30p.m. kickoff at Techfield. Kerrville Tivy meets Thomas Edis, San Antonio Tech faces Alaina Heights, and Central Catholic clashes T. M. 1 at Southwest Academic League. Brackenridge hosts John Reagan in Houston, Howard Payne plays Brownwood, and Hallandale faces Austin in District 154. Sunday brings St Marys University versus Randolph at Techeld field.

New Braunfels Techfield Writley

Pigeon Racing Event Leads to Fast Flight and Winners

Snulty Smith with two blue cack owned by CO McAllister won the Limite Racing Pigeon event from Wace Sunday, flying in just over four hours. The results list multiple pigeons and owners including Hallen, McAllister, Winterhorne, and others with a wide array of winged competitors and positions.

Snulty Smith CO. McAllister Alnle Wace Sligte Ny Baer Milan Hallen McAllister Leon Hallan Haltan H. Tatts Heienam Murray W. Fe Myrra EB Liewhams LOS W. EL Anderlliich B. Tahun Ww. Goodspeed G. Alick Mere Kel

Grimm Ends Cubs Run as They Disband for Winter

Chicago surrenders to the season with Charley Grimm signaling the Cubs breakup for winter. The team, exhausted after 22 games and a tense pennant chase, vows to reset with Lon Warneke possibly returning soon. Grimm plans to retire to a farm near St Louis while players prepare to go their separate ways with fishing tackle in mind.

Chicago Art Charley Grimm Cubs Grimm Torey St Louis Lon Warneke Ida Ark Bala

Son of Three Wars Claim Inheritance Suit

A 69 year old man from Madeld Town seeks a court ruling over a lineage claim tracing to Union Civil War veteran Thomas Smith and beyond. The filing notes the ancestor fought in Kedlwky’s brigade and links to Benjamin Tollsdair, a Jackson era teacher, and Peter Smith, Revolutionary War fighter. The petition asks Mr Ripley to respond to inquiries about the Believe It or Not cartoons via a stamped addressed envelope.

James R. Smth Madeld Town Thomas Smith Kedlwky Benjamin Tollsdair Andrew Jackson New Orleans Peter Smith Washington Ripley

Bobkittens to Play Jeff Hl Mustangs at Eagle Field

The San Marcos Freshman Bobkittens football team, coached by teachers, were set to host the Jefferson High Mustangs at Eagle Field on Saturday night. Ray Tripp, ex Jefferson and Westmorland junior college guard, stars on a capable Bobkittens squad that just defeated Peacock Green Wave 26 to 0 in San Marcos.

San Marcus Thomas Jefferson High School Mustangs Eagle Field Bobkittens Frosh Ray ‘Tripp Fonner

Return of Moriarty Sparks Cubs Detroit World Series Echoes

The piece recalls George Moriarty of the Tigers and Detroit hopes for a World Series triumph, noting old teammates and fans savoring a near-forgotten thrill. It stringently references radio buzz, crowd noise, and various observers across Chicago and Detroit, with colorful commentary on the event’s atmosphere.

Boxing Results From Across Cities By The AP

AP dispatch lists numerous bouts with fighters from Pittsburgh Cleveland Chicago Philadelphia and other cities. Notable matchups include outpoints and stoppages among Ralph Giney Red Davidson and Steve Levone with several notes of draws and decisions across multiple venues.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Carmen Barth Cleveland Dominie Tey Bayonne N. J Red Bruce Pittsborah Scranton Rochester Ralph Giney Danuta Red Davidson Bittabret Steve Levone Finlayvifle Chicago Adolph Winter Green Wie Ils Thomas Drew Aubry Rich Hershie Wilson Springfield Newark Mickey Faye Providence Freddie Rea Seetrame Blizquett J. Drew Trenton Jackie Tavis Gereianey Alopped Ralph Filton Holyoke Mass Steve Dudas Edgewater Endie Winton Hartford Conn

Cardwell High Scorer Leads Big Six Scoring Race

Kansas City Ock B 1 Lloyd Cardwell of Nebraska stands atop the Big Six scoring list with 2 points after the second week of competition. The Nebraska backfield scoring prowess highlighted the early season dominance in conference play.

Cardwell Kansas City Ock Lloyd Cardwell Nebraska Touchdown Express

Galveston Hurricanes top Kelly Field Flyers in 126 victory

The Galveston Hurricanes defeated the Kelly Field Flyers of San Antonio by 126 points. The Flyers departed for home by plane Tuesday morning.

Kelly Galveston Galveston Hurricanes Kelly Field Flyers San Antonio

Prophet Pete Forecasts This Week’s Fastball Winners

Prophet Pete lists for this week’s football forecast show prizes theater tickets and prizes. Readers are invited to give reasons for selections including upset picks and explanations like better early season records. The notice invites participation and hints at a sports department contest with potential awards.

Pete Shvash Sivash O. K Russell Dick Bayty Arkansas Pinphee Pete Sports Department San

Violinist Friz Kreisler Prompts Jinnie Devor Spotlight

Casting news hints at a winter concert splash featuring Friz Kreisler and the public figure Jinnie Devor. The piece recalls Mitcha Elman and Heifetz legends, noting Kreisler’s influence on American audiences and the era’s star power. It also touches on Spanky MacFarland and Texas child performers linked to Our Gang as local entertainment chatter.

Sam Woolford Mnesbo Violly Friz Kreisler Jinnie Devor Athols Mgr. Devoe Ylub Leo-pold Heifelz Heifetz Mater Alfred the Elman Elman Heifels Carnegie Hall Leopold Godowsky Godowsky Sain Amhalst Auet Kreisler Yien Melfetz Firs America Helfetz Jefferson High Majestic Spanky MacFarland Texas Eugene Porky Lee of Fork Worth Spanky Hal Ratch

Beat Berkeley Bell trains for city title at Sen Antotlo club

Ten years ago today local stars Arthur Seeligson Richard Brent Frost Carvel Walter Walthall Sean Walthall Claude Faguay Gilbert Henan Lucian Lacoste Bennett O'Shaughnessy of San ADO led the backfield for St Bauard's University at Aust as training groups prepare for the city championship and Bell Austin star enters the event along with other noted players. Twenty years ago today Emile Mevard of the Menard Boston dairy shows up as amateur baseball champ series moves toward a world series clash between the Phillies and Red Sox with Ray E House and Charley Mc Cafferty overseeing the closure player board at the Grand Opera house.

Berkeley Bell Sen Antotlo Country Club Bell Austin Star Focal Arthur Seeligson Richard Brent Frost Carvel Walter Walthall Sean Walthall Claude Faguay Gilbert Henan Lucian Lacoste Emile Mevard Menard Boston Dairy Cily Ray E. House Charley McCafferty Phillies Boston Red Sox Grand Opera House

Bowling Ladies Society Xinerin League Standings Update

Fragmented OCR notes show bowling league items with Wen Losteek, Coy, Coen Oola, and Alama Cubs at Magnolis alleys 4 and 5. Mentions Tuner and Rite versus Piva Wirety on Thursday with unclear dates and venue names.

Ladies Sociat Wen Losteek Mersy's Cafe Pigely Winewls Ges Coen Oola Alires Ant Tuner Rite Piva Wirety Thurstay May Alama Cubs Magnolis

Marguerite Churchill Returns to Film Career

Marguerite Churchill, wife of George O’Brien, returns to movies after years away. She signs a long term contract with Warner Brothers via Howard Lang, stars in Invitation to a Murder based on the Rufus King Broadway play, with Hugh Herbert and Robert Lee writing the screenplay. The report notes industry chatter about Edgar Guest moving to film, Dick Turves pursuing his own company with Colman Powell and others, and a mix of gossip about Ginger Rogers, Lew Ayres, and other Hollywood figures.

Louella Angeles Aneel Che Hollywood Margierite Churchill Grogge O'Brien Marguerite Fox Crane Chiates Farrell Ava Woorner Brothers Howe Ard Lang Ber Finst Rufus King Hugh Herbert Robert Lee New York Richard Barthel Tess Pice Métro-Goldwyn-Mayer Brot Ronald Colman William Powell Clive Brook Elmiss Ghiger Rogers Lew Ayres Ayres Miss Rogers Ginger Lake Arrows Head Lew

Wrestling Promoter Coffman Plans Wednesday Show Amid Promoter Split

Promoter Harry Coffman proceeds with Wednesday night wrestling, despite a split in the Damon and Pythiss group. Lloyd Savage, managed by Art Mondt, agreed to a return bout with Tiny Roebuck as headliner with two referees Carl Geyer and Yete Shuh. Humberto faces Nashy Mexican in the semi final with Nelson set to meet Rough Houte in the fall opener.

Harry Coffman Damon

Texas Conference Standings and Friday Football Notes

Austin area standings show Herdinsimmons and Howard Payne tied in early showings with St Edward's and Southwestern close behind. Reports list Austin, Abilene, Brownwood and Pearsall teams with matchups including Pearsall hosting Asherton after recent wins and prep for Friday’s game.

Austin Herdin-Simmons Howard Payne Eye Trinity Dye Metfurry St. Edward's Ivy Wisseneyghe Daniel Baker Southwestern Pridgy St. Edward's Georgetown Daniel Beker Sharman North Texas Teachers A. C. Coat Abilene HerdinSimmons Mornittynide Sioux City Iowa dleMurry Weal Texas Taichers Westroourland Howard Tayne Brownwood Joek Smemuray Howard Howard Payne Trindy North Texas Jalm Tarleton J Dames Baker Sut Ross

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