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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1936

Page

2

Texas A and M Aggies cling to win in rough Texas clash

In a hard fought collision at College Station, Texas A and M edged Texas Christian as two fronts collided. Star back faltered but key plays by Vickers, Cummings, and Todd kept the Aggies in range while defenses held firm against Frogs drives.

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College Football Scores Across Midwest Rivalries

A scrambled OCR list shows Creighton Drake and Carleton with varied scores, plus many college teams like Wesleyan, Penn, Northeastern, South Dakota State, and Arkansas teachers. Notable entries mention shift results for Lincoln state formats, with several intrastate showdowns and a mix of basketball or football lines. The piece closes noting a church meeting and conference year updates.

Creighton Drake & Carleton Grinnel Carroll Fl Adriay O Lows Wesleyan Talagie Errr Town Penn Nort Bakota Moai Mink Bluffien Findlay Wik Terns Craire Guth Wines Normal Western Chil Winsis College Parsons Augustana Missouri Mines Marrville Concordia Neb St. Julisareh

Song Director to Preach Sunday in Stockholm 1923

Robert Coleman, director of singing at the Baptist World Alliance in Stockholm in 1923, will preach the first Baptist church Sunday at 11 a.m. The audience will participate in an evening service.

Robert Coleman Baptist World Alliance Stockholms Wil Preaen

Indians Trounced by Westmoreland in Fast Start

Landon Sti legal MI and Roosevelt era disputes appear in a rough game recap where Anthony scores from the one yard line as the Indians drive early. Westmoreland, McMurry and local players such as Bob Ford and Paley Steele are listed in lineups amid a chaotic OCR fragment.

Texas Christian Westmoorland Indians Anthony Broncs McMurry Bob Ford Beli Yatleve Chestney Bemichard I Paley Steele Westmagtland Tos. Media Fuan McCaslan Statrives Stockton A Anthony HB Carter Kensie Falls Newee Ste Moorland Featuery

Rattlers Welcome Scranton Rattlers in Local Showdown

Scranton hosts a large crowd as the Rattlers debut a new offense seen in practice. Key players Moseley and McElroy expected to start on the line with Gooding at guard. Second string outperformed regulars in Friday drills, signaling possible roster changes for Sunday's game.

Bowesleski Coach Bridges Charles Moseley Wendert Brad McElroy Claylan Macam Robert Gooding McBroy iSwriday

Broncs T o s s 31 Passes and Lose to McMurry

West Moorland notes a 4-0 halftime deficit as McMurry College Indians topple Broncs 31 to 13 in a Friday game. Westbrook shone with dunks and combos including a 140 yard gain on a pass sequence. Bernhard and Arants executed key plays. McMurry’s Anthony to Arrants to Carter connected for a long gain.

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South San Antonio Dominates Pleasanton in 83–0 Victory

South San Antonio remains undefeated in district play at 6–0 after an 83 to 0 rout of Pleasanton on Friday. Key run and passing plays, plus stout defense, powered the win as South San Antonio dominated on both sides of the ball. Next week they travel to Three Rivers for a pivotal away game.

University Ob McKinley Avenue FL ML Freeman San Antonio Stanley Naver Foust Savin Pleasantes Ban Antonio Three Rivers South Kramer I Watson Johneen - Brice

Heights Edison Clash Promises Classic Football Duel

Heights and Edison prepare for a Class B showdown on Friday at Howard Field. A fierce battle looms as Alamo Heights, led by Betts and Gonzales, faces St Anthony’s and jacket defenses, with key plays by Gohmert and Betts shaping a tense, heat‑affected late contest.

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Edison Bears Hold Off Panthers In Narrow Win

Edison Bears edge Uruguay Military Institute Panthers 13 to 6 in a hard fought game. Key moments include a second quarter touchdown pass from Drew to Keller and a Chandler fumble recovery setting up Edison’s score, with Edison stopping two drives inside the two yard line.

Edison Bears Urxay Military Institute Panthers Edison Bears Jacoby Land Drew Keller Edisay Chandler O'Cormer O Candor T. M Edlyan Markowitz Bell Gales TML Fitelit Sidivun Lawreme RO Dag Mathes Melek W. DuBont Kelle Robertson Tom Joslohnsor Hart Mick Hartyenki Headinganyan

Hank Greenberg Says Arm Is Fully Healed After Break

Hank Greenberg reports his injured right arm is fully healed after a April break in a collision with Jake Powell. He says he is wary of salary talks, may return on a conditional spring contract, and plans to stay in New York before heading to Detroit for the off season.

Hank Greenberg New York Greenhetz Detroit Tigers Mist Vateman Gehrig Mar Heap Greenberg Jake Powell Washlonton Tt Cable de Wolt Wao Detroit Sid

Vanderbilt to Dressen Out Run Pimlico to Trade

Mad. Oct. 17. Vanderbilts purchase of Maryland Jockey Club stock signals intent to influence Pimlico, the state's oldest track, while denying a majority stake. The Baltimore racing plant leadership and possible shifts involving secretary-treasurer Dalger are noted as under review. Dressen races toward Texas with trade aims for 937 NL pennant, eyeing Derringer Goodman and Van Mungo in potential deals among Pirates, Dodgers, and Reds.

Robert J. Walden Bowling Brook Farm Middleburg Dalger Cinginnatt Charley Dressen Texas Ciacininayy Reds Dressen New York Brooklyn Goodman Dresse Derringer Dixsy Dean Carl Huabell Reds van Tingle Mungo Mr. Giles Warren C. Giles Omy Bill ‘Terry Giants Hal Schumacher Wd Bank Leiber Tyler el Itca c San Aulonians Dial Adwriter

Hood Beats Lytle in YMCA Handball Match

Hood defeats Lytle 11-21 21-8 21-1 in YMCA handball. In Glass B singles, Ed Dingel defeats Ramey 21-5 21-8, Henry Menge beats Minton 21-1 21-11. Quarterfinals set for Monday include Dingel vs Cotter, Barbera vs Oigen, Iredale vs Lewis. Drawings Saturday for cast A. Singles begin October 2.

South Dakota Grid Star Breaks Neck

Ralph Mernaugh, 20, South Dakota State football left end, was critically injured in a game with Omaha Municipal University in Omaha. Doctors said he suffered a broken neck and is partially paralyzed in his limbs.

Omaha Neb Ralph Mernaugh Dakota State Universit Omaha MuNicipal University Harold Miser A Cin Mernaugh

American women judged English Kennel Club show

News from New York reports American breeders Mrs. M Hartley Dodge Mrs. W Bonney and Mrs. Lewis Roester judged at the Kennel Club show in London’s Crystal Palace. Dodge handled Alsatians, Bonney Dalmatians and Roester Old English sheepdogs. the report notes American influence growing in British lines and a Chesapeake Bay Retriever presence entering England.

New York England Iste American Kennel Club United States Crystal Palace London Kennel Club M. Hartley Dodge Madison, N. 2 Morris and Essex K Dodgeseigen Ferman Boney Ghaufind America Reisler Boston Abis Seaman Chosarroft Anthony A Biisy Weathney

Oklahoma City names Jim Keesey as manager players coach

Jim Keesey, 40s, chosen by John Holland and Jim Humphries to manage the Oklahoma City club of the Texas League. He will also cover first base. Keesey, former major league forerunner, has played in three leagues and previously appeared with Portland, Reading, Hartford, and Dallas, among others. He succeeds Bert Niendts after resignation.

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