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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1936

Page

16

Pofy Bowl to Corpus Player in Texas junior golf

Beaumont's Bill Glasgow defeated San Antonio's Jack Thurmond in the Texas junior golf tournament quarterfinals with a dramatic 40 foot putt on the eighteenth to win and advance to the semifinals. Luce Brandt and Alexander also reached semis as underpar rounds dominated.

Yeae Bill Glasgow Beaumont Jack Thurmond San Antonio Beaumond Thurmond Glasgow Lire Arthur Luce Austin Lee Brandt Jr Simon Ray Alexander Corpus Christ Luce Verron. Willoughby Fort Worth Brandt Jimmy McBride Billy Bob Coffey Jack Witt Mars

Winters Seeks State Ruling on Boxing Bout

Harold Winters deputy state boxing commissioner for San Antonio asked Austin for a ruling on last week’s Midget Mexico Willard Brown bout. He urged reversing the decision, awarding Browne a technical knockout, and suspending Referee Terry Young in effect only for San Antonio. Winters said Brown was penalized for moves as if to hit Young after the decision. Mexico was fined for failure to make an effort.

Harold Winters San Antonio Austin Winters Browne Terry Young Young Willard ‘Brown Baton Rouge Toxec Brown Mexico

Olympic Star Says She Was Misquoted in Berlin Report

Dorothy Poynton Hill, Olympic diving champion, says she was misquoted regarding claims that Olympic officials were intoxicated on Berlin streets. She states she never made such a remark and apologizes for the misunderstanding. She plans to pursue professional matters.

Olympic Star New York Americal Olympic Committee Today Dorothy Poynton Hill Berlin T.ant Hill

Brewers Seek Games as Sunday Rainout Halts Plans

Brewers manager Virgil Winters sought replacement games after rain ruined Sunday sessions at the Gabinas Brewery in San Antonio. He said his team would meet any opposing request by phone or wire, while other area results show San Diego Sammy Stein and New York Hugo da Gali elmo in recent urban bouts.

Associated Press Portland Ore Mike Londen Jor Calif Whitey Beige Detroit Ia. Francisco Gus _ Sonnenberg New York Hugo da Galielmo Maly San Diego Sammy Stein Ken York Dave Levin Brooklyn Drew Babinas Jay Robstown Virgil Winters Gabinas San Antonio

Towns ties world mark in hurdles at international meet

Forrest Towns of Georgia equalled his world best 34.1 seconds in the 110 meters high hurdles at an international meet in Oothenburg Sweden. Archié Williams of Oakland set 400 meters record with 48.4 seconds. In Goldthwaite Texas Wayne Hamilton, 18, former high school football player, was killed by accidental firearm discharge Tuesday.

Oothenburg Sweden Forrest Towns Georgia Archié Williams Oakland Goldthwaite Texas Wayne Hamilton Shote Ni

Ray Dixon to Somerset coach named Wednesday

Ray Dixon former Marlandate high school coach was announced as coach at Somerset on Wednesday. H. H. Him succeeded Dixon at Harlandate. Mrs Dixon will coach girls sports at Somerset.

Ray Dixon Somerset H. H. Him Dixon Harlandate

Junior Golf Results Championship Flight First Round

Cowboys of junior championship flight results list players from Austin and surrounding cities. Ariour Luce defeated Walter Benso, Tousson Cole beat Sam Pearson, Ian Anton ia, Carl Letseher edged Dick Klebere, Vernon Willoughby beat Peyton Sweeney, Lee Brandt defeated Warren Smith, Jack Thurmond downed Joe Worthington, Bill Glasgow beat Fred McFarren, George Gial defeated Othe.

Ariour Luce Austin Walter Benso Tousson Cole Ranger Sam Pearson Ian Antonia Carl Letseher Port Artur Dick Klebere Corpus Christi Vernon Willoughby Fort Worth Peyton Sweeney Brownsville Lee Brandt San Antonio Warren Smith Parc Worth Jack Thurmond Joe Worthington Kinsville Bill Glasgow Beaumont Fred BcFarren Lytle George Gial Port Arthur Othe

Golf tournament results from a Texas region

A long OCR filled list details numerous golf match results across Texas cities. Names include Rex Sherrill, Jimpy Conwerse, Bert Burns, Tom Biller, Gene Mitchell, Joe Moore Jr, Edward Leader, Milton Ward, Simon Bar Alexander, George Gil, Tee Brandt, Bill Thurmead, Paul Richardson, Vernon Doyle, Arthur Ramiet, and Wallace Fitzgerald among others. Scores show various 4 2, 5 4, and 2 up outcomes, with rounds labeled Secord Flight and Second Round. The piece records multiple pairings, venues, and first and second round eliminations across Fort Worth, San Antonio, Dallas, and surrounding towns.

Fort ‘Worth Henry Hauser Kingsville Iverson Martin Fort Worth Sion Alexander Corpus Chiat Charles Dulaney Vernon Willoughby Carl Leesener Park Arthur Arthur Sue Austin Houston Gale Ranger Jack Thurmond Dan Antonio Yom Miller Avelin Simon Bar Alexander Corn Ehrlati Heney Hauser Kerrville Jim Bill Glazzow Beawnonl Real George Gil Port Arthur Tee Brandt San Antonio Milton Sard Corpus Christi Billy Boo Colley Tee Mudre Jr Shinny NeBride Roy Sherrill Jr Temple Secord Bill Thurmead Defestad Andrave Collen Worth Ford Dallas Berton Beasley Ennis Paul Richardson Hiram Elliott Austin Bill Michaelis Loraine Brock Man B. I. Wisdom Stephenville Jimmie Ganneway Ray Paeky Henry Barkley Robert Anderson Dcleated San Antone Gale Nelson Wayne Middleton Dudley Krueger Miltem Taylor San Angelo Sentincer Missinn Clyde Hailey Ira Mayhew Brady Sand B.A. Hallam Brady Weldon’ Jabe San Angsto

Americans Lead England At Pine Valley In Walker Cup

American team led England 3 1/2 to 1 1/2 after 36 holes of foursomes at Pine Valley with Goodman Campbell and Smith White pairing strong. British hoped for a comeback as later singles were set to decide the match, captain Owimet directing American effort.

Peters John Bull Goldman Campbell Smith White Stubbory Veigh Givan Pine Valley N. J Francis Owimet Britain England Johnny Fisher Cinglhnatt George T. Dunlapd New York William Tweddell Sdelin

City Amateur Ball Title Up at Tech Field

The San Antonio Air Depot and the Hell Furnituremen were set to contest the city amateur baseball title at Tech field starting 7:45 Wednesday. The Air Depot led 1-0 in the series and could clinch the title with a win Wednesday if Bell opens. The second game, if needed, would follow to decide the series. The winner advances to Austin to meet the state champion in the T A A FP playoffs.

San Antonio Air Depot Hell Furnituremen

Cardinals secure Walter Alston from Mid Atlantic league

Walter Alston, leading homer in the Mid Atlantic league and batting over .300, has been purchased by the St. Louis Cardinals. He will report after the league season ends September 7, joining the club in St. Louis.

Cardinals ST. Louis Walter Alston Paseimart Hon. W. Va St. Louis Cardinals Alston

Cotton States Loop Finals Open With Greenville Eldorado Clash

Greenville hosts the opening game of the Cotton States Baseball League championship series against Eldorado. The teams will also play Friday and Saturday at Eldorado and return to Greenville Sunday for the final games. The first team to win four games will be league champions.

Greenville Miss Eldorado Aga

Canadiens Buy Morenz From Rangers in Cash Deal

The Montreal Canadiens announced on Tuesday the purchase of star Howie Morenz from the New York Rangers. The move returns Morenz to the club where he began his pro career in 1922, in a straight cash transaction confirmed by Canadiens president Ernest Savard.

Montreal Morenz Montreal Canadiens Howie Morenz New York Rangers Ernest Savard Canadiens

Friedrich Horse Wins Iowa State Fair Show

Wood's Choice, owned by T. H. Friedrich of San Antonio, finished first in the five gaited stallion class at the Iowa State Fair horse show in Des Moines on Tuesday.

Des Moines Wood's Choice T. H. Friedrich San Antonio Firs

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