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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1936

Page

9

Frisch Seeks More Hurling For Cardinals Warneke Trade

Frankie Frisch Cards manager says Warneke will help but doubts remain about Payton? Dean and Paul Waner. He notes injuries to Parmer and Wanerke last season and questions about Johnny Mize's bat. Warneke said to be upbeat about fitting with Cubs trade partner.

York Lonnie Warneke Aul Ney St. Louis Cardinals Frankie Frisch Warneke Dean Werneke Ais Prise Jim Ripper Gobbs LeRoy Parmer Bererman Frisch

Boxing and racing notes and deaths from Washington to Fort Worth

The report lists numerous boxing results with various opponents and scores across cities such as Philadelphia Milwaukee and New York including names like Babe Casanova Billy Conn and Joe Ketchel among others. It also notes the death of Joe Gordon a 20 year old exercise rider at Arlington Downs Fort Worth after a fall from the horse Escohigh.

Associated Press Chiceen Pat Robertson Ndwin Walitg Ortrakt Stumpy Jacobs Richmond N.Y Tony ‘Ike Fla Johony Dean Kam N.C Drew Freddie Billy Nelson Eto Rie Ralph Vuna Asbury ‘Park York Lew Gordon Killen Fort Worth Det Joe Gordon Areington Downs

Harlandale teams win on Softball Night

In a noisy schedule for the plasbtts to decide seluictree ill be in the ehasapion Ship series next week Harlandale Athletics fell to White Howe Gerane with a 9 6 score and Seafoam Laundry defeated Drainger Motors 9 1.

Barlasdaly Wintem Lemme da Nendey Harlan Gite White Howe Gerane Seafoam Laundry Drainger Motors Harlandale Athletics Shureter Harlandale Achletica White House Garane Seaform Laundry Orsinger Motors Seluictree San Antonio Music Price Mercantile Junior Sanafight Mercantile Express and Awe Lloyd Furniture Metzger's Dairy Security Light Newsies Walker Furniture Express Tna News Lloyd Furniture Core Junior League Moonlight Walzer Et L.A. Maysie Price Mercznule Metzgers Dairy and Sei Fiza Hutel Ve Fytly-thirn Snogdran

Mystery of Indian giant footprints baffling villagers

A 32 inch long footprint pattern found on May 28 1836 in Jama dazpara Belakoba Jalpaiguri eastern Siles puzzles locals as to its origin and maker. Readers may write to Mr Ripley for more on the Believe It or Not feature.

India Jamadazpara Belakoba Jalpaiguri S:éis

Mrs. Dodge's Horses Win at Kansas City

Horses owned by Miss Frances M. Dodge of Rochester Michigan and Thompson of Elmhurst competed at the American Royal Horse Show in Kansas City. Judge A.Trowbridge awarded a 2500 stake to Miss Dodge's Front Page Lady, a chestnut mare, with Stanford Chef, owned by Mrs. W. B. Reth of Redwood City California, placing second. Mrs Thompson's entries took a first second and third across three events.

Kansas City

Texas tennis legend Witmer Allison to undergo operation

The piece notes Witmer Allison facing a delicate operation behind his retirement, with doubles partner Johnny Van Ry admitting the Allison Van Ryn rivalry may end except for one veterans event. It also mentions other athletes and local figures under 16 pounds, highlighting a broad sports scene.

Witmer Allison Texas Allison Tela Ux Wright Johnny van Ry Austin Cham Pion Sobuny Wiltner

Aggies Regain Favorite Role in Southwest Grid

The Texas Aggies, riding an unblemished record, return as favorites in a high stakes clash with Baylor Bears as preparation shifts to the upcoming Cotton Bowl era. Injuries haunt Texas Christian as Bill Pilger sits out and Jud Atchison may start. Arkansas faces LSU in Shreveport after a 13 to 7 loss to George Washington. SMU rests while Matty Bell scouts a two Negro teams game.

Associated Frees Texas Aggies Baylor Bears Texas Christian Aggies Baylor Bruins University of Texas Longhorns Dick ‘Yodd Race Owls Georgia Longhorns Owls Jack Ghe- Vigny University of Texan Bill Pilger Jud Atchison Fork Worth Duren Meyer Sam" Baugh Texas Christian Mississippi State Dallas Arkansas Rave

Russell Praised As Baylor Star After Texas Showdown

A flood of praise followed Baylor halfback Lloyd Russell after the upset win over Texas. Ex Aggie Willson Day and coach Jack Chevigny of Texas hailed Russell as as good as Joel Hunt and as great as Hillard, noting Baylor’s blocking helped him reach the open air for the winning touchdown despite heavy tacklers.

Baylor Texas Lloyd Russell Ree Tom San Antonio Russell Willson Aggie Runsell Joel Hunt

Howard Payne and McMurry in feature clash

Abilene Oct 2 Football paths of the McMurry Indians and Howard Payne Yellow Jackets in the Texas conference race hinge on this top billing clash. Howard Payne carries 5-0, while McMurry seeks another upset as both teams chase the rare untied status in the Southwest. Hurricanes in the wings include Abilene Christian and Southwestern matchups with homecoming implications for Georgetown.

Abilene McMurry Indians Howard Payne Texas Avord Sweetwater-Abilene Tost IC. U McMurry Comratn Abilene Christian Southwestern Brown Wood Georgetown Daniel Baker San Marcos Brownwood Trinity Baal Texas Waxalenie Austin North Texay Sherman Honard Payne Austrio MiMarcy Westmoorland Texas Wealevee Trinty A. & Co San Marcos Southerstern St Edward's Schreiner

City championship archery opens Sunday in San Pedro Park

Local archers amateur and professional from San Antonio begin a city open tournament next Sunday morning at 8 o'clock in San Pedro Park. Under San Antonio Archery Club guidance, contestants are grouped by age and skill, with medals awarded at the banquet. Committee members include Bon, Royste Donald, and J D Clarkson.

San Pedro Park San Antonio Ine Cally Catly Hey Bon Royste Donald J. DL Clarkson

Wiley Wildcats Triumph Over Prairie View Panthers 7–0

In Dallas on Negroes Day at the Texas Centennial, Wiley College Wildcats defeated Prairie View Panthers 7 to 0 before about 12,000 fans. Matty Beil, noted coach, attended the event at Centennial Cotton Bowl. The score reflected a strong Wiley defense and decisive offense during the early game at Richland Springs and Lampasas reports follow.

Dallas Matty Beil Southern Method Wiley College Wildcats Richland Lampabar Richland Springs ‘Coyotes Lampases Badgers Richland Springs Moses Ross Bullivan Lee Lampasas Conner Wee Eaton

Rees Oliver Wins First Flight Golf Title

Rees Oliver defeated Frank Pan in a 1 up playoff to win the first flight in the Nerley cup golf tournament at the San Antonio Country Club. Pan led early but Oliver secured the championship with a decisive late hole win.

Rees Oliver Frank Pan San Antonio Country Club

Harlandale Class B Footballers Win 7 0 Victory

Harlandale Class B gridders defeated South San Antonio 7 to 0 as Bemeré Bond scored the opening touchdown. The report notes a defensive battle and a early lead by Farlandale before the final whistle.

Harlandale Bemeré Bond Farlandale Aouth San

Juniors Narrow Victory in Scrappy Open Quarter

Farris and Lanter led early as Poe and Eaglefield traded punches in a tight game. Gonzales scored twice for the winners, including a kickoff return and a late score, while Poe answered with solid drives before the final margin.

Farris Brotheyman Lanter Poe Eaglefield Scorty Joe Gonzales Wade Bass A. Gonzales

Grid Schedule BAN ANTONI TRAMS

Friday games include Austin va Brackennsidge Nagleield at 8 in Clatriet 33 4. Edthony Howard field hosts a 3 o clock District 38 game. Pearoth va Jefferson at 4 30. Herlan gale vs Ball Hish at Galveston. South Sin Aelonte Cheese Hisvers at VB va Pearaatt at Pearcail debt. Saturday Jefferson va feed Eagle field clark Disney II game. Texas Mitlery Institute v Central Peck field 3 30 Academio ekwon gangs. St Anthony's collera at San Mareng Mantisé Academy Avaderola league gets Wartmont Jang Yeo Texan A fat Kings ville.

BAN Antoni Austin Brackennsidge Nagleield Clatriet Alama Hesahteve Edthony Howard Pearoth Jefferson Jefferson Va Eagle Field Clark Texas Mitlery Institute Va- Central Peck Field Ekwon St. Anthony's Collera San Mareng Mantisé — Academy Avaderola Wartmont Jang Yeo Texan Fat Kingsville

Bowman Sets World Rodeo Steer Wrestling Record

John Flash Bowman of Salida California set a new world steer wrestling record of nine and five tenths seconds at the Madison Square Garden World Championship Rodeo after finishing third in the calf roping event at the same show.

New York John Flash Bowman Salida Calif Madison Squire Garden Stameat Garden

Eleanor Holm Jarrett shatters champagne on TWA plane

New York October 20 Eleanor Holm Jarrett the swimming champion broke nine bottles of champagne on the nose of a TWA plane at North Beach airport during the launch of daily air freight service between New York and Chicago.

Eleanor Christzns New York Eleanor Holm Jarrett Champlon TWA North Beach Chicago

Isabinas Cage Drill Opens Busy Season At Woodlawn

Isabinas Brewery basketball squad begins winter practice at Woodlawn Lake gym under Vir Winters and Zip Myler with Ted Juraschek as captain. Karl Hagelein leads the team in scarlet and royal colors as 14 players including Fol Bill Mex Collings Gart Dietzel Blas Monaco Livingston Clarence Pat Vitroy Paul Karedow Joe Ghristy Marold Wagner and Warren Wiggins prepare for city league and intercity schedules. Try Guts invited to Tuesday session.

Babinas Brewery Woodlawn Lake Vir Winters Zip Myler Ted Jursachek Karl Hagelein Winters Juraschek Fol Bill Mex Collings Gart Dietzel Blas Monaco the Livingston Clarence Pat Vitroy Paul Karedow Joe Ghristy Marold Wagner J. W Warren Wiggins

Handball Class B Tourney Semi Finalists Named

In the Class B handball event at the MGA Ed Iredale Manuel Egen and Ed Dingle advanced to the semi finals. Iredale defeated John Lewis and Dingle beat P Gor ter with Egend. A Monday second round saw Henry Menger defeat Jack Denske 21 15 21 13 21 8 to challenge W A Hood for a semi final place.

Ed Iredale Manuel Egen jAnd Ed Dingle Iredale Post John'Lewis Dingle P. Gor ‘Ter Wid Egend Joe Barbera Henry Menger J Jack Denske

Ty Comb’s Mother Deal in Atlanta Obit

Mrs. W H Cabb mother of Ty Cabb and former major Teague baseball star died at her Atlanta home on Monday following years of illness. The notice notes her son Ty Cabb and baseball connections with Teague as prominent terms.

TY Comb Atlanta INS W. H. Cabb Ty Cabb Teague Haseball Star Mon‘das

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