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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1936

Page

14

Visit of Vanderbilt Team Holds Spotlight

Felix R. McKnight reports from Dallas on the Vanderbilt visit to Southern Methodist, portraying a sentiment-filled spectacle rather than a game. The piece highlights Morrison bringing Vanderbilt’s Bell and the dynamics with Coach Bobby Dodd era figures, plus previews of Texas and Baylor contests and reshaping conference hopes.

Felix R Maknight Dallas Pather Son Southern Methodist Falilde Trumph Ray Morrison Vandy Roach Dyn Kae Eck Matty Dell Morelsor Muadr Jack Rael Bob Fintey Jabinie Borague Vexas Agle Morrison Bell Teas A Jim Ung Bayle Fordham Kasts Steudant Gondson Fordsham Vanderbilt Best Southwestern Presbyter Wniversity Memphis Venderbilt Chicago Pecom Texas Aggies College Station University of Texas Austin Baylor Jack Chevigny Longhorns Air Raiti Oxtatioma University Bucks Judalhison Red Sheridan Berto Toad Roing Chris Gan Ike Agere Ageres Rice Bill Boyd Ton Slim Athens Athaiéas George Washington University Washington B. G

Arkansas and Texas college football results flash

Week review shows Baylor Texas Oklahoma and others in action with scores listed. Texas and Baylor posted notable results while Arkansas and Texas A&M contenders faced varied outcomes. Other games involved Rice Georgia Vanderbilt and Fordham among teams mentioned with limited details.

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Texas conference standings mix of results and notes

A garbled recap shows Texas conference standings with Abilene Christian Southwestern and St Edward's, plus references to McMurry Howard Payne and other teams. Mentions San Antonio games, Wesleyan and Ben Mateos Teachers, and a mix of names and titles including Zasu Pitts and Shirley Temple in a cluttered page segment.

Fet McMunty Urd Payne Loto St. Edward'a Abilene Christian Southwestern Amaia Phenpans

Counterfeit Tickets Flood Rice Football Game

Houston reports over 40 counterfeit tickets circulated for the Rice Texan game set for October 24. Rice business manager Dr Gaylord Johnson warns fans not to buy unknown tickets and notes a prior incident where about 300 counterfeit tickets were presented at a recent Rice Aggie game. Officials admit some counterfeiters entered earlier. caution remains for the upcoming match.

Houston Gaylord Johson Ath- National Rice Thay Alam Jamson

Browns Still on the Block in St Louis

Bt Louis Browns remain available for sale as owner Phil Ball’s estate matters proceed. President von Weise, praising Hornsby but signaling possible managerial change, notes contract and potential deals for new players while negotiations continue for the 1933 season.

BT. Louis Louis Browns Wny Louis von Welse New York Centil Sali Herr Jast Phil Ball Browns Ver Webse Rogers Hornsby Hornsby von Weise Artnger von Weln

Rodeo Rider Hurt in New York Fair

At the eleventh world championship rodeo in New York Raul Carney of Galeton was tossed in bareback riding, suffering a slight concussion but was revived and sent to a hospital. The event featured multiple contests with drivers from Fort Worth Texas and other locations winning prizes, including saddle bronc, bareback, wrestling and steer riding, with notable names such as Shorty, Harry Hart, and Melvin Horper earning top finishes.

New York Raul Carney Galeton Gap Carney Lashmeht Lory Beach Metter Lucas Fort Worth Texas Coat Fiturio Nielson Astonio Huth Wood Packet Oklahoma Vine Roy Matthews Bork Worth Johnnije Williams Ft Caldwell Jimemie McGres Phoenix Ariz Pete Kerecher Blackfoot Idalia Econd Joel Fleming Center Vexan Roy Gatton Casper Wyo

Injured Nebraska Ace Able to Travel

ST PAUL October. Sam Franti Nebraska halfback who suffered a concussion in Saturday’s game with Minnesota was able to leave St Louis with the team. At first it was feared the injury might prevent travel but Dr Deppen said the condition was not serious enough to stop the trip.

Nebraska ST. Paul Sam Franti University of Mimmnerta St. Luis BN. Deppen Tim Ser Lowe

Montgomery Again Champion Angler

Rio Hondo’s R J Montgomery wins the Rio Grande Valley fishing championship for the second straight year with over 300 points, edging Richard Muswell of New York and O L Mondy of Shreveport who place second and third. A 147 pound tarpon, described as the longest and heaviest fly of the tournament, headlines prizes, while Mrs J T Sewell of Port Isabel captures the women’s division with Ais J A Hockaday finishing second.

Port Isabel R. J. Montgomery Rio Hondo Rio Grande Valley Loto Pointe Richard Muswell New York O. L. Mondy Shreveport Maxwell Mra. David Side Dallas J.T. Sewell Iwih Ais J. A. Hockaday Isabel

Mary Astor Back in Film Star Stella Dallas Revival

Mary Astor lands the secret lead in Sam Goldwyn's revival of Stella Dallas, replacing the silent era role made famous by Alice Joyce. The move follows strong audience demand after Dodsworth and a Petite for Columbia, with Goldwyn lining up Jerome Kern Dorothy Fields and Herbert Fields for future musical projects.

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Premiums Up Lloyds Raise Rates for Film

Lloyds of London increased film production insurance premiums after rising illness and injuries among stars. RKO led the push for higher rates, while Republic reported more casualties. Notable changes include downtime on Maid of Salem and Arizona Mahoney productions as cast health worries mount.

Lloyds Lloyd PA Iigracht Kite London Lloyd's RKO Hoys Republic Sae Fred Atachiray Parimoune Notory Chinda Colter Salem Arizona Mahoney Ped Kohler Johnnie Downs

Art of Hazing in Declining Years

An analysis traces hazing art from the early twentieth century decline to present, noting patented devices and evolving methods. Anthony Gorman of Memphis, Tennessee, experimented with red themed gear and variable apparatus. J Bindmark of England joined in, introducing a mechanical goat as part of hazing practice amid minor recent innovations.

Washington Anthony Gorman Memphis Tenn Reilly Bindmark

Princeton Fresh Favor Erudition Voices Run University

Princeton freshmen favor erudition and prestige as the campus ethos. The Daily Princetonian reports a poll showing 283 favor a cominity chapel and 406 back a Phi Beta Kappa key over varsity, with the top ideas to run the university including make it co ed and sell it at auction.

Princeton Cis Princetonian Com Finity Chapel Aa Phi Kappa Kéy

Fire damages garage at G D Price home incurring $200 loss

Firemen reported a garage fire at the home of G D Price at 2511 Meralés Avenue causing about $200 in damage and minor smoke effects to a nearby tree. No injuries were noted. Local responders contained the blaze and investigated its cause.

Carl Larmmle &J Carl Taemmla Mothon Picture Company Ib W Hegun Huemane Society Will Ifeys Office Claudetts Colbert Salto John Brown Ruth Bryan Owen Oks Hk Russi Italy Germany Stalin Cnnsnel Son All Bute G. D. Price Meralés

My Man Gadfrey at Madison theater review

Sam Woolford praises the fast comedy My Man Gadgley with Powell and Carole. The piece blends clever lines with farce as Powell and Carole fall in love amid relics and a pitcher of mishaps. The film's humor is buoyed by strong supporting turns including Niven and Astor, though Ruth Chatterton’s performance draws mixed notices. The program also features Dodsworth and a Three Blind Mice short as a varied bill.

Sam Woolford My Man Gadfrey Madisde Whony Powell Canote Hiny Carole Gai Eugene Powell Dodsworth Sinclar Lewis Walter Huston Mas Bret Simost Toursé Huston Lustovy Abraham Lincoln Tranpas Wini Usdus Trial American City Co Lewis Miss Astor David Niven Merle Oberon

Americans Take Meat Eating Lead at Convention

Chicago dispatch reports Frans A Hunter of the St Louis packer fold opened the Institute of American Meat Packers thirty first convention. He cites the U S standard of living and notes Americans eat about a quarter of the world s meat, with per capita consumption recently around 624 pounds of beef 622 pounds of veal 632 pounds of pork and 13 pounds of mutton.

Chicago Frans . A. Hunter Ross St Louis Packer Institute of American Meat Packers United States Zunter

Allred Presents Whiteman Plaque in Fort Worth

Governor Alfred Allred presented a plaque from Radio Stars Magazine honoring Paul Whiteman as a Texan whose work inspires. The ceremony occurred during Whiteman's regular Sunday night broadcast in Fort Worth.

Allred Whiteman Fort Worth Alfred Eeclaimet Paul Whiteman Radio Stars Magazine

Raza Fiesta Set for Monday

A fragmented notice describes a Raza Fiesta planned for Monday at Columb. The event features a lavish procession with queen and attendants, a citywide celebration of Hispanic heritage, and local figures such as Miss Moreno in attendance.

Dolores Regal Rochie Mar Tan Miss Moreno Hollyiyood Paco Moreno Carlos Gaboard

Circulation Men Elect Officers In Texas Meeting

The Circulation Managers Association of Texas elected officers after a closing session. Ven Calhoun of the Brownsville Herald was named president, C. B. Kirby of the Houston Post became vice president, and H E Murphree of the Houston Chronicle was re-elected secretary treasurer. Carpus Christ selected as the 1937 convention city.

Houston FBI Bulloch Brownsville Herald Jloday Ute Manhagers Association Texas Vencalion B. C. Kirby Houston Fest Vila Pestedent H.E. Murphree The Houston Chronicle Carpus Christ

Woman State Treasurer Candidate Defends Campaign

Attorney notes in model campaign speech amid Idaho race as James W Keating Republican leader cites opposition. He denies personal attacks while promoting third term bid and mentions candidates Myr Up Powell Enking Dolween Mit Ita Spindel and Altore in the contest.

Bush Tako Ita Spindel Idaho Powell Enking Amertoe Altore James W. Keating Levee Myrs Eniking Keating

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