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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1936

Page

13

Nuvolari Dominates Long Island Vanderbilt Cup Start

Italian ace Tazio Nuvolari set a fast pace in the opening 40 miles of the Vanderbilt Cup on Roosevelt Raceway Long Island. Billy Winn and Count Antonio Brivio chased as Nuvolari led 39 of 16 starters trading positions. a safety issue and mechanical problems reduced the field from 45 to 38. The crowd neared 90,000 as Nuvolari maintained a high speed, with notable incidents including Giuseppe Farina retirement after a steering gear failure and George Raph disqualification on a technicality.

Ong Island Mimicy George Winiderbitl Long Island Tazio Nivolari Antonio Brivig Nuvolari Ameri’ Tang Eyectatirs Billy Winn Delrois Bob Swansm Yoo Angeles Jean Wille Raymond Sommer France Roosevelt Raceway N.Y Traty Tavis Nuvolact Nuvalari Detroit Antonio Brivio Giuseppe Farlon Niles Shaw Gat Sofasheed Arly Wilbur Shaw Indianapolls Shay Nuvolayi Winn Brivig Faring Shorty Cention Detro T George Conner San Bernardino Calif al Tutnam Glendale Chet Gardner Long Beach Tony Whitman Milwaukee Perour Big Chargin Hallan Count Hrmo Blg Gantlon Putmsny Sod Gardner Ohat Pollan Dag Arder Bryle Wint Farina Wille Willmar Prandt Connor Bob Swansen Los Angeles

Grid Heroes By Ple Rayprinted Piles Football Stars

Summary of weekend grid heroes with players from Alabama, Navy, Michigan State, Carnegie Tech, Fordham, Minnesota, Washington, Texas, South Carolina, Army and USC. Notable scorers include Kilgrew, Snead Schmidt, Sebo, Lock, Waller, Slevbing, Uram, Waskowicz, Tippen, Henson, Meyar, Davis. Highlights feature multiple touchdowns, long runs, interceptions, and key passing plays shaping victories over Mississippi State Virginia California Oklahoma Florida UCLA and others.

Ple Pees Jon Kilgrew Alabama Mississippi State Snead Schmidt Navy Virginia Steve Sebo Michige State Eearner Carnegie Tech Jeho Lock Fordham Waller Rowch Tuies Yarold Slevbing Texas Oklahornia Dimmy Henson South Carolina Florida Bonk Meyar Army Hia Ang Columb Dave Davis Southern Californis le Turnine Alipis

Lopez cancels Steele bout on Wednesday night card

Promoter plans remain. Ray Steele match at Walkathon arena is off as Lopez withdraws. Vincent Tapez sought to rebook with $10,000 gate next week in Los Angeles. Humberto promoted to main event against Steele substitute. other prelims remain as scheduled despite changes.

Vincent Tapez Ray Steele Los Angeles Sam Musheck Snpez Harry Cottman Sor San Antonio Sabellintes Juan Humberto Roy Wagner Katl Ag Rei¢Ren

Moody Jacobs Tie For Pacific Coast Mixed Doubles Title

Helen Wills Moody and Miss Jacobs faced Henry Guillery and Donald Budge in Berkeley as the Pacific Coast mixed doubles final was interrupted by rain. Jacobs and Culley won the first set 6 3, Moody and Guillery rebounded to take the second 10 8, before play paused overnight. Budge easily defeated Walter Senior 6 1 6 0 in the singles.

Berkeley Calif Helen Wills Moody Meten Jacobs Letmis Isish Oan Mrs. Moody Donald Budge Miss Jacobs Henry Guiley Mt Starkness Yesternay Culley Santa Barbara Sugiesque Tory Walter Senior San Francisco

Iowa State Football Celebration Ends In Disorder

Iowa State college police clashed with students after a theater celebration for a 71 to 1 football win over Kansas. Officers used tear gas as crowds damaged theater property worth about 400 dollars. The incident prompted potential student repercussions while the dean urged caution, noting most of the 4800 student body was not involved.

Ames Laws Towa State College Cyclones Kansas Toe V Chiel Ames Fale Herbedeggs M. D. Helser Iona State Oicome Helser

Rattlers Triumph in Eastbound Football Trip

The St Marys Rattlers led by coach Frank Bridges defeated Randolph Field 58 to 0 as 26 players boarded a road trip to the East. Bruce McFfrroy and Reve Mouton starred on offense while Rob Wolf and others shone on defense. Attendance reached 2106 with 141 from the Army.

St. Mary's Rattlers Bil Brewer Eoe Bruce McFfroy Ackle Reve Mouton Geck Tech Randolph Field Fach Prank R Bridges St Thomas College Scranton Rattlers Western Maryland College Harlow Harvard SCORF Bridges St. Mary's Randolph Field Ramblers Air Corps Rainers Collegians West Point Randolph Array Consolacion Herse Ave Bt Mary's California Stile Shapps Sneed Holeciidh Toychdeon Ater Randolph Willie Lard Ding Locke Guy Pop Locke Todd Noes Jr Randolh Holcome Mt Mary's Ranitolon Buchansn Oma . Smt Decker Wible Ees DeRke Tee Seenee Dennel Viveratic Vee Diledownay McElroy Jolengon Holcomh Dorian Padaun Wright WMT Roy Locke Fapsolp Snena Banke Trewn Basten Hulcomp Unity Aftur Torteknown Randolah Thoman Antacekleky Stalgey Ray Finekack Maton Wible

Detroit Lions Rout Eagles as Bears and Packers Win

Chicago Oct 12 The Detroit Lions routed the Philadelphia Eagles in an offensive show powered by two backs sets. Dutch Clark opened scoring with a 33 yard dash, joined by Regis Monahan Harry Ebding and Glenn Presnell as Detroit posted the final points. Chicago Bears upset Cardinals as Green Bay crushed Boston. Giants and Brooklyn tied 6 6 with Kercheval scoring for Brooklyn. Cleveland Rams beat the Savannah Braves 26 to 6 to start the season.

Chicago Detrnit Lions Lion Wipner Chicago Cridials Lions Philadelphi Eagles Clark Regis, Monahan Harry Ebding Glenn Presnell Presnall Slyardsmarkey Bears Chicago Cardinals Jack Manders Bill Smith Carus Gardinals Green Bay Boston Amich! Herber Ae Remus Seld Gor Ralph Kercheval Brooklyn Bobby Wilson Hall Ke Reneval Dale Burnett New York Tillie Manton I’. GU Teldorl Tony Snransky

Cafemen Win Ball Honors In Championship Sweep

The Harlandale Catemen defeated State Hospital 8 to 3 to clinch the series and claim the Mauro Maverick cup for a year. Paul Kardow and Ronore pitched for Harlandale while Se mora and Spivey worked for State Hospital as the Catemen outhit and fielded their rivals.

Harlandste Catemen Metropolitar State Hospital Calemen Paul Kaidow Uarlandale Rontore The Hospitaliers B.K .Harlandale Kardow and Smith Semora Spivey Herreth Inet Davla

University of Arizona athlete defends Southwest singles title

Tucson reports a tightly contested singles final where Ute L2-OP Grorke Judson Jr. from the University of Arizona successfully defended his Southwest Association title. He defeated River Elie opponent Bob Vanserzyie in a close match, marking his third straight stretch of strong performances.

Tucson Atiz Ute OP Grorke Judson Jr University of Arizons Rebree Southwesters Lenais Association Bob Vanserzyie Riverelie Oalit

Girl Goalers to Play Here Amid Busy Athletic Schedule

Reorganization notes from the Foxes Amateur Athletic federation reveal new leadership with Rognr Stokes returning as president. San Antonio awarded the state basketball tournament, with events slated August and September across multiple cities, including forfeits and notable officials. Willard Hoagland, veteran umpire, dies at 74 in Auburn.

Foxes Mary Wilton Young Charg Nh Beaumont Port Arthur Agus Austin Mets Worth Nis EL Paso Ming Alikiin Haxing Port Arthus Stokes Ralph H. Durkes San Antonio Ed Entis A. G Reener Willard Hoagland Auburn Wilard A. Hoagland Hoagland Jeague Ponsetvalion Teo Feelor

Coach Propst Says Southwestern Boys Beat Vanderbilt Easy

MEMPHIS TEN Oct 12 Gangling Ralph Propst CSterty O Proust insists there was nothing in his sleeve Saturday when his Southwestern college days played David to Vanderbilt's Goliath and beat the Commodores 12 to 0. The Lynx coach said it was plain routine football and revealed a simple 6 2 2 1 defense to neutralize Vanderbilt's aerial threat. He noted two forward passes were smothered and the team used drifting ends to cover gaps, with guards and tackles instructed to wait for plays. Propst, an all Southern center at Alabama in 1924, is in his first season at Southwestern.

Memphis Ralph Clyte Csterty O 'Proust David Vanderbilt Goliath Wie Cammodores Lynx Ohieaga Commodores Nashville Tex Proper Propst Alabama Southwestern

Tulsa Hydroplane Regatta Highlights Tulsa Drivers

Tulsa pilots bounced back with strong showings in a chaotic regatta near Fort Worth. Veterans Frank Vincent and Jack Mitchell led the field in the rough water events, while Henry Tauber and Owen Schell posted top times in class races. Numerous boats and drivers from Tulsa, Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Kansas City competed, with laps and speeds cited in the tangled score summaries.

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Javelinas Triumph Over Schreiner in Rough Saturday Clash

In Kingsville the Texas A I S H Javelinas crushed Schreiner Institute Mountaineers 19 to 7 as Pry Highteser and Petty led the rush. Carson scored for Schreiner and Barnett added the point. Light Newsies then routed Anthony's Midgets 27 to 0 at St Anthony's field with Perhe throwing three touchdown passes.

Javelinas Schreiner Kingsville Texas A.sht She Schreiner Institute Mountaineers Pry Highteser Petty Carson Barnett Light Newsies Perhe Saug Newsies As Anthony Om St. Anthony's

Sports Chatter Update from East Coast Grid and Baseball News

Weekend action fuels talk of Army and Notre Dame tackles. Meyer and Anderson highlight college football chatter while Crowley and HarWAN reflect in New Haven. Brooklyn Dodgers and Giants discuss rosters as Boston and Nebraska threads surface. Cronin rumor looms from Bearstown. emphasis on strategy and lineups.

Partin Dies in Smashup at Dirt Track

Arthur Partin 98 of San Antonio, famed dirt track racing mechanic, died when the car he rode in with Eddie Byers overturned after striking a fence during a four car race. Byers survived with internal injuries and a crushed hand. he later reported the crash. Partin leaves a wife and a 6 year old son Eugene.

Thie Riche Arthur Part San Antonio Eddie Byers Alo Purlin Byers Fortin Forest Avenue Eugene Dusty” Rhodes Panin Draven Pred Ruth Ford EU Zane Richard

Western Leaguers Plan New Circuits

In a Gedar Rapids meeting Oct, officials of the Western Baseball league discuss splitting the league into two circuits. Eastern nucleus would be Davenport Cedar Rapids Waterloo with Pueblo St Joseph Wichita and Topeka joining. Western nucleus would be Omaha Des Moines Sioux City with Bloomington Rock Island Moline Madison showing interest. decision set for November 15 in Davenport.

Gedar Rapids Iowa Sun~ Gay Davenport Cedar Rapids Waterloo Omaga Des Moines Sioux City Proyia Bloomington Rock Island Moline Madison Pusblo St. Joseph Wichita Arie Topeka Daveneport

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