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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1936

Page

20

Rickey’s remarks spark Cardinals pennant debate season

A spirited tone from Branch Rickey mocks Dizzy Dean trade value as the St. Louis Cardinals chase a pennant. The exchange hints at the team’s past four titles in six years and suggests several pitchers from other clubs may be sought. The piece shifts to Oklahoma City football, noting Sunsh ine Campbell’s left handed running and West Virginia Wesleyan praise amid broader college results.

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Humberto and Steele Set To Clash In Rogers Arena

In Glensdale California a high profile wrestling event unfolds featuring Humberto and Ray Steele in the main bout. Promoter details hint at a crowded card with fighters like Edwards and Blackstock in the semi finals and a potential refereeing shift by Anderson.

Harry Tests Wallop on Ex Champ in boxing card

New York scene reports a boxing card featuring Babs Risko of Syracuse and Marty Balsamo. The weigh-in contrasts Br,alo with Risko as promoters push a possible middleweight clash. Miller, Freddie Steele’s manager, eyes a New York bout with Balsamo while planning an east coast stopover.

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McMurry to face St Edward's Thursday in Abilene

In Abilene on October 28 the Mennery Tudlons plan to travel after two practices to meet St Edward's University in a Thursday night game. The article notes limited prep time and the matchup with St Edward's.

McMurry St. Ed’s Abilene Hey St. Edward’s

Weather Threatens Freshman Grid Game Under Lights

Fort Worth area reports uncertain weather may delay the T. O. O. Falliwogs versus Baytar game scheduled for Thursday night under lights. Possible postponement to a later date, with the season’s second run on the C. U. L. Presidents schedule noted.

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Stanford Sparks Controversy Over Post Lengthy Steel Posts

A garbled report from Palo Alto notes eyebrows over Stanford nations, with references to Notre Dame and Colorado State. It mentions officials debating steel pipe goal posts and preparations for a Saturday game, while coach Burley Layden faces questions about publicity and the team’s performance.

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Fort Sam Horse Show Set by Second Division

The Second Division Horse and Transportation Association selects the annual Fort Sam Houston horse show to be held near the riding ring at the Austin and Stanley roads crossing. Col. Gordon R. Catt announces the executive staff including Brig. Gen. Fay as director and Maj. G. Easterbrook as secretary, with Maj R. Heard and Captains McElroy and Price on the executive committee. Representing division units are Maj. Heard, Major Easterbrook, Capt. Compton, and Lieut. Kisdervates among others.

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Football death toll steady at twenty four since January first

New York October 28 reports show football in 1930 taxing more than the average fall with the same rate as 1935. So far this season eighteen deaths have been reported from gridiron play and twenty four fatalities among players since January 1. At the same point in 1935 the toll stood about the same.

New York

Jockey Coucci Yearning For Fast Nags

Jockey Coucci seeks quicker mounts as he courted top rides this season. Once a leading rider, he has ridden 40 winners from 430 mounts this year, far from last year’s 141, amid a tough market and renewed competition from strong trainers and horses.

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Stable owner vows comeback despite losses and slumps

The report notes jockeys and owners debating a comeback while Greentree stable faces a lean year. Jeff Whitnes’s outfit, previously top earner, saw horses underperform and the trainer plans to shift to E.R. Bradley silks in hopes of reviving wins. Bradley horses are being worked in Maryland as earnings for the year total about $219,289.

E.R. Bradley Bradley Maryland

Yoakum and Luling Face Yoakum and Luling Rivalry

District 32-8 showdown Friday night features Yoakum and Luling in a toss up. Grady Reynolds aims to stop the Luling Bulls while Rex, Yoakum’s veteran coach, believes the Bulls will win another district title. A large crowd is expected at HullDog Stadium. field conditions are good.

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Gaels of St Marys Arrive in Chicago for Marquette Clash

St Marys Gaels reached Chicago to police up for Friday night battle with undefeated Marquette at Soldier Field. Coach Edward B. Slippe Milli led the squad through a scrimmage at Olympia Fields Country Club after a week of travel from California. Floyd Maxham returns from a back injury to strengthen the offense as two field goals in the Fordham loss were all the Gaels could muster.

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Shortstop Winner Again in Dog Meet

MOBERLY Mo Oct 2 1974 Shortstop Hutchinson Kansas point er won his second major victory at the annual Miseind field trials by Witting. The winner praised by Fr Shat- Ser was handled by Tod Parker Wates Center Kaw whose 17 year old daughter Ettenor piloted the same dog to victory Monday in the amateur derby for bird dogs. Star Patrol owned by D B Daniels Rovston Texas and handled by Jack Warper Houston was second. Jamie Evy entered tr Be Cosner Newark Ohio was in doubt.

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McAldlen and Rival Juniors Clash Thursday Night

An interscholastic junior high football clash set for Thursday pits McAllen’s team against North Side Junior High. Coach Ward and Davis lead the two squads in a renewal of a rivalry sparked last season, with both sides eager for a decisive win on the field.

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Coast Leaguers Fatten Alice Marble's Brother

Coast Leaguers in San Francisco and across the Pacific Coast league have begun a lean meat program for promising players during the off season. Marty Tim Marble, brother of tennis champion Alice Marble, is sent to a ranch near Winters, California for beef and milk to prepare for spring tryouts. Other players mentioned include Vernon Gomez, Frankie Crosetti, Fadia Johnson, and Letty Putnam, as teams pursue big league exposure, with reports of heavy meals and dramatic conditioning during the cold season.

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Death Probe In Oklahoma Student Gandy Fight

Oklahoma City Oct. 36 4 County Attorney Lewis Morris said an investigation will probe a pool hall altercation that killed Harry Gandy 23 year old University of Oklahoma student and former golf champion. A pool hall proprietor Brown was questioned as the source said no arrest had been made. Funeral arrangements were not complete though services would be in Norman.

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Matchmaker After English Champion in New York Sailing Plans

New York reports Jim Johnston, director of Madison Square party, will sail to Proview aboard the Aquilina with Mrs Johnston and daughter Agnes. He aims to persuade Johnny King, English bantamweight champion, to wage an American campaign.

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Mexico City High Eleven in Houston

Mexico City High Eleven visits Houston to promote football in the country. Delegation aims to tour Washington and New York to raise funds and expand the program under guidance from American and Mexican officials, including government support and school partnerships.

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