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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1936

Page

8

Steele Winner in Brilliant Mat Match at Walkathon Arena

Wrestling card featured Ray Steele defending his streak with a dramatic victory over Orta Kure. Juan Humberto defeated Tiger IB in a fast paced bout, while Billy Bartueli toppled Dine Clin Atools. The show opened with stellar offense, ending 7:03 as Steele seized a late body slam for the win and Humberto pressed the crowd with a sharp victory over Tiger Daula in the middle match.

Ray Steele Orta Kure Juan Humberto Tiger IB Billy Bartueli Dine Clin DGC Shaw Ray Steele West Coast Harry Colf Walkathon Arena Steele Otto Tosa Kuss Siéming Graves Humberts Tiger Daula Dave Humberto Pat Reilly Daula Juan Ning Sesson

Sweltering Ring Action Caps Early Contests

An elbow exchange ends a bout as time expires, Juan secures the match with hel in tuggers as centerring chaos unfolds. newcomer Billy Hertush from Chicago wins praise in the opener alongside Jim Clinstock, while Bartush the Lithuanian claims a preliminary win after referee Pat Reilly disqualifies Sioux In dian for a pehold. Ty announces the winner faces Vincent Lopez soon.

Juan Hel Billy Hertush Chicago Jim Clinstock Bartush Karl Bary Pat Reilly Amiin Vincent Lopez

Series Opens at Gonzales in South Central Texas League

The playoff series between Luling and Gonzales begins next Sunday with a five game schedule at Gonzales set for 3 o clock. Also date Oct 8 11 reports the All Baltimore girls field hockey team lost to Werltesdam of England 3 to 0.

Luling Gonales Gonzales U. S Baltimore Werltesdam

Fragmented High School Football Schedule By District

Unclear OCR lists numerous Friday and Saturday football matchups across districts. Mentions Breckenridge Brown San Ardela Sweetwater Eastland Abilene Cisco Weatherford Ranger and others with cities and state hints, but many names are garbled. Indicates multiple games across Texas Oklahoma New Mexico with various venues.

Wrek Cibbock Hamp Capito Hil Okishoma Gils Wichita Falls Amarilla Hildas Nacona Olney Borger Mtnlders Gruhtin Qhansh Wumferenue Electra Cisco Big Spring Weatherford Ranger A. Fyldae San Cruces New Mesico Austin Cathedral el Paso Fabens Tolarosa New Mexico el Pazo High Bowie el Pranl Furiatins Gainesville Sul Springs Pari Texas Goore

Lone Girl Golfer Leads Alamo Heights Events

Iva Dean Higginbotham, daughter of "Big Hig," and TeKes A. and BL, appears as the lone girl entered the Alamo High School golf journal event starting Saturday at the Pature Pare Course. Carl Menger notes the athletic medal play contests are set for the year. Boys tennis and paddin tennis tournaments begin Thursday morning at Alamo Heights with 45 and 47 winnings levels, respectively, and girls tournaments in the same events start Wednesday.

Iva Dean Higginbotham Higginbothem TeKes A Alamo Pature Pare Carl Menger Alamo Heights

Eunice Dean Wins at Greenbrier Wing Tennis

Eunice Desy of Baty Antonio Texas won her first round women singles match at the Greenbrier Wing tournament in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia It finished 6-0 in favor of Desy against Mos A Brunca of Deraelyn She was scheduled to face Mrs D B FR Mea It Now Rockiiis Wheatertas and later Shar Hills M D Be3 6 3

Eunice Dean West Virginia Ebunice Desy Baty Antonio Texas Woma Annus Greenbrier Son Mos. A. Brunca Deraelyn Wheatertas Dst Baird Shar Hills M.D

Central Sends New Lineup Into Game

Central announces a near new starting lineup for Thursday night against Lanier, with key regulars sidelined. Coach Mike Williamson benching three starters, while Lanier faces former teammates including Arthur Morin Manuel Quintero and Ventura Trejo. Joe Gonzales and Matias Munoz miss action due to injuries.

Lanier Mike Wilatmson Central Tech Vokts Guy Compton Richard Pena Niet Cztatan Letterman Arthur Morin Manuel Quinetero Ventura Trejo Joe Gonzales Nemo Herrera Jim Davis Matias Munoz Laniers T. M. 1. Panthers Sin Marcos Academy

Brescia and Tauls finish camp for 10 round bout

Jorge Brescia the Argentine giant and Joe Tauls conclude tough training in New York and Pompton Lakes ahead of their 10 round bout at Hippodrome Friday night. Tauls pressed hard with a brutal right during sparring while Brescia rested with light road work. Both fighters break camp Friday morning.

New York Joe Tauls Tory Fines Max Schmoaling Jorge Brescia Hippodrome Loulé Pomptonaires Leonard Dixon Brescia

Sport Sparks Daffy Deans Arm Revival in Dallas

Dallas reports Daffy Dean’s pitching arm back to health ahead of the SMU Vanderbilt clash as fans anticipate a huge Cotton Bowl crowd. The piece also notes Texan teams, Morrison’s aerial attack, and rising ticket sales for the Southern Methodist and Texas Christian games with a focus on roster strengths and upcoming matchups.

Daffy Dean Vanderbilt Felix BR. McKnight Dallas Paul Dafly Dean St. Louis Cardinals Daffy Neally Catlon Bow Ray Martison Commodores Ole Streup & Tailors Morrison MulQy Bell Mustangs Jack Morrison Pasael Twsia Pierre Bell Rose Bow Earl Walsh Fordham University Southern Miethodist Matty Bell Mussange New York City Fordham Wing Sothern Methodist

Sooners Power Threat Poses Challenge to Texas

Norman Oct reports that Oklahoma eyes a home battle with Texas next Saturday. The Sooners boast improved backfield and ground gain, while Texas fears last year’s 12 to 7 upset may repeat. Oklahoma shows newfound depth, experimenting with plays to counter Texas strength and weather conditions.

Norman Texas Olahoma Sooners Oklahoma Tate Gilahoma Tulsa Colorado Mawrence Biff Kfield Buffalors Jones Tangy Texans Apaul

Injuries Hit San Antonio Grid Teams Ahead of Key Tests

San Antonio area football squads face heavy injury lists as Harlan, Edison, and Brackenridge prepare for Friday night games. Key players are sidelined with knee and leg injuries, affecting plans for matchups against Austin, Kerrville, and Houston opponents. Coaches promote reserves to fill gaps while hoping for deeper returns. San Marcos also prepares for a conference clash with Luling as players recover from practice fatigue.

San Antonio H. Hill Harlan Austin Indians Melancon Don Sunn Sunian Chasteg Sweeney Perry Withoff Matthew Harrizon Marvin Kelly John Parr Parr Willee Brackenridge Eagles John Reagan High School Houston Jefferson Ed Woodlee Robert Hughey T 'E North Dallas Fommy Loffin Phil Scott Ware Bracacuridee Ten Edison Bears Kerrville Charles Stelle Jor Ward Edwin Stakes Jimmy Haynes Edwin Robert San Antonio Tech Attiers Evis Chester Hein- Mann Alamo Hruights Milles Ley Hondo Howard Field Mille Acthue Hughes Bill Badini Mustangs John Reagan Jeff Davis Eagle Bill Trager Stil Ous van Mabrito Tom Dempsey Paul Springer Jona Worrel Bam Filler Edgar Slant Sophos More Ganker Pony Pica

Gossip and scouting tease Yale and Fordham football curios

AP dispatch notes Philadelphia fans warn Quakers about Yale’s cunning schemes seen after Elis beat Cornell. Scouts relay baffling hidden ball tricks and off balance offenses likely to rattle defenses. Fordham faces SMU in New York with Holm power and aerial attack, while USC and Southern California chase top form under Howard Jones.

Associated Press Philadelphia Pean Foothal Scouta Quakers Yale Elis Cornell Fordham Ram Southern Methodist New York Fordham Huskies New Yorkers

Texas facts loom large in oddball reader submissions

A mashed up letter page from a Texas themed column poses questions about Texas travel, notable figures, and world landmarks. It mixes local trivia with wild claims about aviation, geography, and history, inviting readers to weigh in while promising guest tickets for a chance to appear in print.

San Antonio Texas Alebt Actes Ruyh Chatterson Walter Huston Dodsworth

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