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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1936

Page

21

Dixie Baseball Showdown Sparks Tulsa Weather Delays

Tulsa Oregon Oilers and Birmingham Barons prepare for Dixie league clashes after rain delayed opening games in Tulsa Oklahoma. Expected crowd nears six thousand as teams arrive to launch the Dixie championship run with Doc Stewart and Marty McMatlis leading the locals.

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Terry Seeks New Man for Third Base in Oklahoma City Rally

Oklahoma City prepares as local fans await a new third baseman choice while Carl Hubbell is honored. The Meeker event plans Carl’s arrival with support from Oklahoma figures, including Jim Winford and Pepper Martin, as relatives and fans gather for celebrations and a charity hanger.

Oklahoma to Host Big League Sons in 1923 Banquet

Oklahoma City hosts a 1923 banquet with national league stars including Bob Seeds of Texas and Lloyd Waner, Pepper Martin, and Cy Blanton, sharing plans for 1924 baseball. Terry cites Mayo and McCarthy fighting for first base while Sam Leslie backs up. Mayo’s tie to Travis Jackson remains uncertain.

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Cardinals Move to Bolster Pitching Staff in Major Trade

St Louis Cardinals trade Lon Ware nexe to Cubs for Leroy Paradee and Jim Collins in a bid to strengthen a faltering pitching staff. Return of Paul Dean may boost rotation while Warneke trade signals broader moves as the pennant chase tightens.

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College football chaos and travel plans across Texas in weekend slate

The article compiles scattered notes on Texas colleges preparing for weekend games. It mentions Texas A&M versus Rice at Houston, Texas Christian screening game films, Baylor and Arkansas set for Fayetteville, and Texas versus Oklahoma in Dallas, with SMU en route to Fordham and other teams adjusting lineups and defenses amid a busy round of A and B games.

Shallwest College Station Texas Aames Rice Mays Owls Houston Homer Norton Hardin-Simmons Taylor Bears Fayetteville Arkansas Razorbacks Centenery Pred Thamset Raznrbacks Texas Christian Baylor Jack Chevigny University of Texas University of Oklahoma Piags Steers Io Sooners Dallas Southern Methodist Mass Times New York Fordham University Rams HateAepo Bowen Matty Bell Dutchee Arkansas Arkansas- T.C. U Horned Frogs Tulsa

Yale Cheerleader Who Wrote Boola Boola Dies in Bar Song Tale

Yale graduate Hirsh, famed for Boola Boola and his barroom tale of reviving cheers, recalls how old fans near the field amplified plays. He credits the early, intimate cheers with shaping college football culture at Yale.

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Artillerymen Defeat Freshmen in Gridiron Clash

The Artillerymen toppled Southwest Texas State Teachers College freshmen at artillery post field in a 1g-to-In victory. Key plays included a 45 yard pass from Red Dunning to Amos Longenecker and an extra point. Lefty Ploane connected on a TD to Leonard Milner, with guards and blockers setting the pace. The win sets up a road game at Victoria against Victoria Junior College on October 23.

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Owens Speech Cuts Short by Truck Noise Crowd

In Cincinnati Jesse Owens, the Negro Olympic star, spoke to a Republican crowd last night. Ward captain Jack Rubenstein said a truck plowed through the Negro quarter half an hour before the rally, causing many listeners to leave and keeping Owens from addressing the audience as planned.

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Los Angeles Open Golf Purse Raised for Next January

Officials of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce announce a purse for the Los Angeles Open golf tournament to be held January 10. The prize money grows from last year’s 5000 to a higher amount, with past winner Jimmy Lines of New York taking first place previously.

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Busy Winter Ahead in Baseball As Deals Spark Interest

Baseball magnates expect major activity this winter with money in the bank and high spectator interest. The American League clubs, led by the Yankees, outline needs from pitchers to infielders while managers map trade scenarios and farm-system prospects to bolster rosters for the coming season.

Paul Mickelson New York Yankees Yankee Farms Joe McCarthy Tigers Rudy York Milwaukee Butte Hank Grernbere George Tebbetts Beauvont Manager Gochrane Chet Laabs al Simmons Goose Gorin Lea” Clifton Hite Sox Ceying Jike Howell Zeke Bonura Jom Whitehild Indy Fe Jar ‘Kuhel Washington Senators Indians Staiiens Bob Fuller Red Sox Land of Mill Ted Olson Dartmouth Babe Danlgren Breans Brownie Rogers Hoynsby Conniie Mark de Alvin Withars Thames Atlanta Carvile Philly Giants Bill Terry Ting Punch Terry Johnny Metrthy Yookie Newark Pail K. Wylgley Charing Grimm Bextony Dick Ceibert Transpol Cardinals Lon Wareneke Cuby Dinan Dean Pood Paul Dean Aru Fitalés Fala John Hicksiel Buffalo Russell Bauers Knosville Reds Clynek Dressen

Eastern Shore Wins Rolling Rock Hunt Chase at Ligonier

Eastern Shore led a tightly bunched field to victory in the Rolling Rock Hunt Chase at Ligonier Pa. over a long distance, riding 249 pounds. Soldier's Fate faltered and Disparl edged to second after a collision, with Woolfe remounting for third as Thel Dan and others chased the finish line. The race, seen as a preview for the International Gold Cup, drew 18 runners and highlighted strong performances by Eastern Shore and Disparl.

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Gowan Leads Hoping True Brew Pirates Ahead

Gowan, a heavy hitter from Huffalo, joins true brewing with the Pirates as a new manager and potential ownership change looms. The club seeks two second basemen and a shortstop, with Eddie Wilson returning after a head injury late season. Coaching moves include Hans Lobert and Jimmy Wilson, plus trades bringing Tauby, Young of Oklahoma City, Mor is Arnoyich, and pitcher Hugh Mulcairy as needed.

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Text Red Raiders face Wichita State in hard fought opener

Tech tackles Wichita University in Lubbock on Oct 3 as the Wheatshovnikers from Kansas visit. The game produced a 13 7 score in a hard fought contestmarking the Raiders early season test. Coach Prete Cawthon drills his squad for a tough Friday matchup.

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Major Hunter New Post Polo Officer Appointment

Major Richard G. Hunter of the Twelfth Field Artillery is appointed Fort San Yais representative, succeeding Captain M. Millon Polley. Captain Jean D. Soabt serves temporarily in the polo office. DETTON VS. ZAMARTAS, ST. LOUIS. Oct. 2. Wrestling Mia's new daManit to the ingiee were hi viowa. Dean Detlon, Salt Base City, ill res iy 10-day-old tilly gypins, George Vinharias, Purdie, Colo, here tonight.

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Rifle teams to clash at Camp Bulls in coming event

First meet in their histories pits Ninth U S Infantry Twenty third U S Infantry Liberty Rifle Liberty Infantry and two One Hundred forty first Infantry National Guard rifle teams against each other next Sunday at Camp Bulls. Competition centers on the Hulen pay course with teams firing for a trophy and medals for top shooters.

U. S. Infanthry U. S. Infantry Infantry National Guard Camp Bulls

Volley Captains Chosen for Mary Hardin-Baylor Teams

Belton Ot 8 Volley hall notes captains for Mary Hardin-Baylor class teams. Senior Sally Prov of Wills Point to lead. Lola Mar from Pat Tek Koksvitle names junior team captain Comrie Herndon Deal. Sophomore Billy Lee Bell of Vallaine leads Weed Lhe irestman squad.

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Johnson Seeks Someone to Sue Him in New York

Former heavyweight boxing champion Jack Johnson entered the Supreme Court building in New York with a claim of being sued. He could not recall who sued him or when or where the action arose, signing autographs as reporters searched for details about the case.

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Hawkins Held Ineligible Again for Abilene Game

Len Hawkins of Temple faced another eligibility ruling from the university board. His status was questioned last week and he was kept out of the Abilene Christian game Saturday night, with prior playing at Schreiner College cited as a factor.

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Metropolitan Loop Club set for two showdown on Sunday

Hot wells and Harlandale Cafemen square off at 2 o clock on the Hot Wells diamond in a double header. The first game will decide the Metropolitan fastball championship as both clubs aim for the title.

Metropolitan Loop Club Hot Wells and Harlandale Sunfay Hot Wells

Pearsall Faces Eagle Pass Friday In Conference Game

Pearsall Mavericks travel to Eagle Pass Eagles for a conference clash Friday afternoon. Mavericks have wins over Lytle 14 to 6 and Devine 7 to 6, with a notable game from Tondo 7 to 6. The contest follows a string of tight league outcomes.

Pearsall Eagle Pass Pearsall Mavericks Eagle Pass Eagles Mavericks Lytle Tondo Devine

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