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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1936

Page

2

College footballs sprawling schedule spans nation wide

The San Antonio Light surveys a vast slate of college football games across the country. Pittsburgh-Ohio State draws 75,000 in Columbus as top teams clash. Fordham, Army, Columbia, Minnesota, Nebraska, Texas, Oklahoma, and many others are listed. East and West matchups shape title races with Yale Penn, Navy, West Virginia, and multiple regional showdowns noted amid scores and standout performances.

York EL Columbus Ohio New Yor Fordham-Southern Methodist Army-Columbia Ari Minnesota M-Rice Texas Washington Colpedo College Montana State Utah State Wyoming Pacific Coast Washkington Oregon Stanford California Oregon State Virginia Oklahoma Drake Central Wichita Texas Tech Wali Wester Kentucky Teachers North Dakota Iowa State Teachers Denver Orin Colorado State Brigham Young Greeley State

Austin Roars Past Indians in District 12 contest

Austin defeated Harlandale 31 2 in a District 12 game as forwards Maher and Kellam disrupted opponent ball and rapid scoring by Walter, Fikes, and Gage helped the Maroon gain a decisive lead. Officials and line play received mention amid the rough, physical clash on Friday night.

Austin Get Hellandale Ston & Cacti Austin Maroon District 12 Conny Fexert John Kuh Alber Ant Ralph Bar Maroon Indane Maher Rust Auli Ty Austin Meyer Walter End Poe Kellam San Mi Wire Korehaville Murell Avaiy Tiutkens Texas Gage selMtekee Anmin Ndale AURA Harlandale Nbr Ruin Tasdne Surspirhanl Park Ates Cukeown Taylor Sree Penne

Perry Jacobs Rated First Among World Tennis Greats

New York Oct 10 England's Fred Perry and Helen Hull Jacobs head a list naming the world's top tennis players. The ranking includes several Americans and international stars with notable moves from prior standings.

New York England Fred Perry Catilurs Rias Helen Hull Jacobs Uneir AL Walls Myers Britten Suthetin Ted von Gramm Germany Wilmer Alizon Austin Texas Bryan Bitsy Grac Atlante Miss Jacobs Mrs. Heley Wills Nec Enceecstul Bic Ahice Moubie San Francisco Sarah Palfrey Fabyan Brookie, Maar Carol Bybesch Loy Angeler Ferry Vor Cran Busdizr Adrian Uuist

Houston Nog Show Ready Houston Claw to Be Held

In a scrambled report, teams and events appear. Mentions include Denver taking a lead, Western State, Utah University, Calorado College, and a Houston show with October dates. The text references final entries, sponsors, and an upcoming event in Houston on October 14.

Denver Z Nur Caloracot Iares Brizeham Young Univers Western State Utah Unive Calorado College Bereman Mant Houston Ware

Bell Trashes East for Open Football in Southwest Conference

Marty Bell, South Methodist University football coach, blasts eastern football for open passing and his Mustangs plan to pass more this year. He defends his conservative stance while praising Texas and Oklahoma teams and criticizing regional play, arguing the Southwest Conference could outpace eastern styles.

New York Marty Bell Southen Methodist University Mustangs Eas Othe Palovenind Unie Matty Tody Rel Starlore Somity Ad Shh Gant Pet Eith Bell

University of California Team Defeats West Los Angeles

In a disrupted game, University of California edged West Los Angeles 66 to 29 as players battled injuries. Star guard Jim Neil, hampered by a fractured rib, and Ox Wiggington led the scorers amid shaky play and a slow start.

Brackenridge Eagles Open Season in Strong Form

Brackenridge High School Eagles surge early this season under Coach Mahar Puekert, defeating Houston Reagan high 6 6 at Eagle Field before 2500 fans. Newcomers Amos Alley and Joe Ripe spark the offense with Ripe grabbing three passes and scoring the decisive 2 yard TD as Brackenridge prevails after a tight battle.

Brackenridge High School Eagles Mahar Puekert Houston Harlandaje Bulldogs John Reagan Eagle Field Eagle Will Muilenwee Lamar Camp Nowager Joe Ripe Amos Alley Bolt Rie Kelly Adamson Grossenbacher Tong Reagan Edgar Ahern Aseley Rine Bones Ling Alley Pace Hughey Brackenridge Houstan End Walsh

Edison Makes Gallant Showing at Kerrville

Edison Bears battle the Antlers at Kerrville in a hard fought game. San Antonio visitors open scoring with two early touchdowns as the Bears respond with several rushing and passing plays. Holbrook nets multiple touchdowns while Balshraw and Myara contribute key scores, with defenses tightening in the final period.

Edison Kerrville

Spectator injures Cuero Gobbler star Bennet on 80 yard TD

Cuero Oct 10 A spectator tackle during the Cuero High Gobblers versus Yorktown Wildcats game sent Kirkeley Bennet to the Edna Cowboys game with two badly injured ribs. Bennet had sprinted 80 yards for a touchdown before being tackled from behind by a spectator who officers say was in a sudden fit of insanity.

Cuero Cuero High Gobblers Yorktown Wildcats Kirkesey Bennet Gobbler Edna Cowboys Bennet

Local prep and college football and softball schedule notes

A sprawling, imperfect preview lists multiple games and matchups across San Antonio and nearby areas. It mentions Jefferson Mustangs versus Jeff Davis of Houston, St. Anthony’s Yellow Jackets against T. M. Panthers, and other college and high school games with kickoff times and venues amid a broad weekend slate.

San Antonio Southwret Academic Teague Fwsbride Bt. Anthony Yelloe T. M Panthers Panther Wile Abjech Central Peacork Lanier

Fragmentary Trade List Mentions Several Firms and Names

A damaged OCR fragment lists multiple firms and individuals across sectors such as batteries, mercantile, and hospitality. Names include Goodyear, Messingy, Frost, Milue, Klett, Turner, Brockey, RK, and others with scattered references to dormitory, hotel plots, and music. The text is garbled with stray numbers and unclear associations.

Inter Lsagie Britkeh Turner, Brockey Milue Klett Firestone Feria Goodyear Messingy 3Ryan Baldwin and Frost Prnch Mercantile Bailerter Aliant Hennigan Smith Audy Finger Han Antonia Music Fittechiet Bauaieokwier Il OR Batteries Ross and Brieks Marcle Pekkala

Furniture Golfers Will Play Sunday at Breckenridge Park

The San Antonio Furniture Men’s Golf Association holds its monthly tournament at Breckenridge Park on Sunday starting at 8:30. Pairings include Fred Eaves, Daliy Breeven, Lassir Ailigor Kavotkin, Ling Darby, Henry Rogers, Paul Newnan, Roy James, and many others with groups listed for 8:30 to 10:00. Other golfers not listed will be paired at the tee.

San Antonio Gorton Pipkin Walter Conning LR. Amr John Dement Dempsey Berrybuls G. E. Brewer Parker Vance Everett Vane Wiliam King Fall Bohts Mac Feder Fred Scott Alex Dement

Whites and Negroes Fight Over Football Riot at LA High Game

In Los Angeles on October 10 police fought a riot between white and Black spectators and several Jefferson versus Polytechnic High School players after Jefferson lost 6 to 0. Accounts vary on who started the trouble, with witnesses citing punches and taunts as the clash escalated into a half hour disturbance.

Angeles Jefferson Polytechnic Sefterson Ers

South San Antonio Clinches Victory Over Charlotte

South San Antonio wins Class C footbattery 112 to 8 against Charlotte Friday. Leon Denshue and Herman Kasmer score two touchdowns each, Milton Perovich adds one and a conversion. Key plays include Kramer’s long interception return and several substitutions as Charlotte fails to score after first quarter.

San Antonio Charlotte Thigir Leon Denshue Herman Kasmer Eath Souths Milton Perovich Kramer Skyard Tecurm Fayorn Elmer Ervin Charlotte Tae sBouth S.A Wataon Brice Roywendall Frazier Wikliama Perpelrh Brite Donahine Antonk Claye Medahan Laucardais, Ashley, Charlotte Coury Hagley Tope Gales Olticialh Grimes Velars Mes Calley Napire Hl Dawain D. A Tiel Mace South San Antonio

Bobcats Beaten in Nacogdoches Game

In Nacogdoches Texas Teachers beat the host Lumberjacks 14 to 7 in a close nonleague tilt. Mills connected with Myers for a 20 yard strike early. A late fourth quarter two yard march produced the Bears second score, with Lillie scampering for a late TD as Milly and Mills added the extra point. An earlier Southwest possession featured a 9 yard gain aided by a pass to A Paulin.

Nacoguuches Osh Pawner Texas Mills Myers Lillie Imaren Lwve Nininitys A. Paulin

Montgomery Leads in Tarpon Rodeo at Rio Hands

J H Montgomery of Rio Hands, defending champion, retained his lead in the third annual Rio Grande fishing rodeo at Port Isahel Ost landing two tarpon to raise his total to five. Mrs J A Hockaday added three tarpon to win the women's division amid ideal weather as tarpon bite hard.

Montgomery Port Isahel H. J. Montgomery Rio Hands Rio Grande Valley J. A. Hockaday

Somerset Wings Defeat Pleasanton 24 to 0 on the Road

Somerset footballers under Coach Ray Dixon produced solid blocking to top Pleasanton 24 to 0 at Pleasanton. Friday standout Shaw of Somerset scored on a punt return and the team plans to host the Devine Warhorses next Friday.

Somerset Hi Wings Pleasanton Ray Dixon Somerset Footballers Shaw Somerset Munge Devine

Jefferson B Team Defeats Gonzales In Football Thriller

Jefferson B Team defeats Gonzales as Caryn blocks 8 PRAC and Rnd Filler recovers at the goal line for a touchdown. Priv Gay 10 is credited to the Jefferson defense with standout plays by Carpenter, Ditkinson, and KL ends aiding the effort.

Jefferson Gonzales Caryn Prac Defferson Sanna al’ Gunezalee Carpenter Ditkinson

Tech Sparks Upset Victory Over Houston Bearcats

San Antonio Tech football stunned Houston High with a 10 point upset, led by quarterback O Donnell and receiver Dresels. Dyesch intercepted a pass and Delgada booted a placement as Tech halted San Jacinto threats, while Houston’s defense struggled to contain the visitors and turnover momentum early in the game.

Houston Antonio Tech Alamo City Trish Trankie O'Donnellie Buffaloes Mouston Jacito Hgh Antonio Tigh Brackenridge Jetterson Tech Inv Dresch Herman Dyesch Blum San Jacinto Bears O'Donnell Lo Rowlant Wich Nino Delgado Dreseh Frankie Dresels Delgaude San Jasvity Michel Dancey Davenport Jnst Earle Bnglisi Englien Ness Harry Fouke Auving Port Beaumont Gan Inglato Yy Teen Far Sah Jadely Michal Mba O'Bonceli Delgada Dreseh Sharky Ered Calterton Restinesman Oakes Jim Wire Cetile Geptnl San Antonin Tech San Autonio Tech Uitamer Tmards Sanfarmin

Miss Traung Wins Berthellyn Cup

Dorothy Traung, Western champion from San Francisco, defeated Mrs. Opzle Hill of Kansas City in 49 holes to win the Berthellyn Golf Cup. It marks the first time in 24 years the title moved west of the Mississippi River. Traung succeeds Mrs. Glenna Culley Vare as champion, while Vare, a six-time national tie-holder, was ousted in the quarter-finals by Mrs. J. Mitchell of Philadelphia.

Putladalpaia Get San Francisco Irl Dorothy Traung Opzle Hill Kansas City Oun Traving Glenna Culley Vare Oohamylon

Rice Fresh Beat Victoria Juniors in Houston Gridiron

Rice Freshmen defeated Victoria Juniors College 280 in a hashy football game at Houston Friday. The freshmen, featuring Olie Cordell Ernest Lain of Mexia Speedy Moore and Rob Brandon, showed a hard hitting attack but struggled with the opposing defense and turnovers.

Rice Fresh Victoria Houston Rice Freshen Victoris Junitor College Priliay Olie Cordell Ernest Lain Mexia Speedy” Moore Rob Brandon

Eunice Dean Reaches Net Final at Greenbrier

White Sulphur Springs reports Eunice Dean of San Antonio advances to the net final after topping Miss Bonise faced Chicago in a 6 1 2 1 2 result. Frank Bowden defeats Huntington Hartford 6 2 6 2 to advance. Bowden to meet Dean. women’s semifinal pits Dean against Fetts with mixed results in Chicago briefing.

Gilbert Hall Onrpige N. J Greenbrier Edward Faller North Carolna Salem Mags Frank Bowden New Yorker Huntington Hartford Hartford Bowden Geevble Haald Bowden Enmion Dean San Antonia Barbara Fetts Cleyweastel Miss Dean Misa Bonise Chicago Moss Pleidsy Saran Intade

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