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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1936

Page

5

Missions Open Series With Indians

Oklahoma City Sept 2 The Feu Antonio Missions opened a three game series at Tulsa aiming to stay in the race for the division. A seven run fourth faded, seven runs allowed by San Antonio pitchers and a late rally by Tulsa produced a wild 9 to 8 loss. Hal Patchett starred for the Oilers with a steal of home and a closing rally that sealed the win.

Oklahoma City Feu Antonio Missions Fitse Divsion Shaughness Schebule Anglans Mission Hal Patchett Tulsa Johnson Bil Afier Wells Hullin Sfill Padres Rhein Gsnsep Schino Garms Seharein Bettencourt Selway Oilers Scaiho Mraley Crawford Mazern San Antonio Ramon Encourt MocManus Ramon Had Jantied Maziera and Gryska Rhein Singled Past Allaire Howell Avhneon W. Miller Patchett Mills McManus Denise Hiltin Rand Schino Patenett Bill Howell Hillin Grynka Jansen Cnller Hal Garme Aoe Bechstein Stenten Ian O Cay Belijncourt Mazsera Tee Grysit Bao Hein Gy Johnson Cee Tatela WinnInesua Tolsa— Tansen Gale Crawford Allaire McMaguy Cobb Mealey Batchett Erlmey Streoa Wise Stanton Heltescourt Hhein Cheait Ragford McMann UFC Lemar MM Fens Cubs Relway Aze Hares Antonio Tulea Douuls Riein Gryska Swanton Santanes Itt Johnson Biter Af Tans Atruck Johnaer Cus John A Fang Nalier Dulls Ione Jn Sone Tnt Willin Amen Illin Welch Pate

Canzoneri To Fight Ambers In Madison Square Garden Card

Tony Canzoneri, a veteran of long fighting years, meets Low Ambers of Berkimer in a 133-pound title bout at Madison Square Garden as part of a double title card. Ambers, youthful and fast, challenges the veteran in a bout that could clear the field for a possible showdown with Barney Ross in welterweight ranks. Also on the card Mike Heljos against Dave Crowley for the British title.

New York Tony Cantoneri Espiretioss Low Ambers Berkimer N. Y Madison Bquete Garden Tony Amburs Mucis Jeff Canzoneri Barney Ross Rng Simms McLachln Herkimer Ab JA Rolinds Mike Hel- Jolse New York Talesthletic Commission Dave Crowley

Victoria Football Teams Practicing Victoria

Victoria Sept 2 football practice for the Victoria Sunior cot. Tere and Path Welder Hiels schools began here Tuesday. Defins of September 8. Tre Jailer College Piraws are, Maning cheic fifh year Mader Tae aireciinn as Coach Wood. Adams, Dien, former St Edward's Athlete axsisting Adams. Coach Ben Keccell, former All-American lacele from TC. U., is begining. His first seat with the high, shoo terse Hydenasifled by Master Veane, Statearried his footbal tt St. Edwards University.

Victoria Victoria Sunior Tere Path Welder Hiels Uty Tre Jailer College Maning Cheic Wood Adams Dien St Edward's Axsisting Adams Ben Keccell TC. U Veane St. Edwards University

The Woman Who Lived In A Shoe Tavern In Ogden

A quirky description of a stuccoed concrete tavern shaped like a giant shoe on Nineteenth Street and Washington Avenue in Ogden. Rustic window casements, crooked stovepipes, and a topped boot design evoke a Mother Goose motif. Capacity noted as 53 patrons. notes on correspondence to Mr Ripple and Believe It or Not cartons.

Nineteenth Street Washerington Avenue Ogden Garigantown Ripley

National Champs Houston Winners in SemiPro Baseball Upset

Houston Post reports Houston based Holli Burton Cementers crowned national champions at the semi pro baseball championship. Opening round saw a 10-0 victory with Hughes Tool Company and a strong team effort delivering 13 hits. Score details include Haliburton and Coppock among the standout players in a multi-inning contest.

Houston Holliburton Cementers Hughes Tool Company Houston Post Roy Stine Hughes Toot Haliburton Bolin Witmer Thompsons Bers Kirchem Fine Harwood Brodie and Ailen Bel Lea

Boxing Bout Set for Passon in October at Tyler

Avimur Darrell, a rising contender who defeated Rel in state boxing circles last year, is announced to box Passon, welterweight, in October in Tyler Texas as part of upcoming boxing plans.

Tyler Texas Avimur Darrell Tweareald Smith

Speedy field in auto races at San Antonio Speedway

A field of the fastest modified stock car drivers in Texas is promised for Nip races Sunday at the San Antonio speedway on the Seguin highway. Entered from out of town are Jim Hall and Joe Canali of Mousten, Truman Bross, Digby and Eddie Beers of Austin, Al Slaugher of Brownsville, with other names including Mule TM Whitecid of Austin.

Texas San Antonio Speedway Seguin Highway Ourot Town Jim Hall Joe Canali Mousten Truman Bross Digby Eddie Beers Austin al Slaugher Byrownsville Whitecid Lsanaki Doe

Cards Win Exhibition With Unlikely Shutout

In St. Louis on September 2 1936 a confusion filled exhibition at Porteman's Park saw the Card inals defeat the 1926 Cardinals 1 to 0 amid a celebration of baseball's sixtieth anniversary.

Cowboys Schedule Oklahoma Baptist doubleheader in Abilene

Athletic officials announced a signed contract with Oklahoma Baptist University for two games in Abilene on October 11 completing the Cowboys schedule.

Cowboys Oklahoma Baptists Arscane ardin-Lins Mons Oklahoma Baptist University Abilene

Valdina Two Year Olds Set for Woodward Ranch Arrival

Valdina two year olds travel from Saratnes to arrive at Woodward ranch Valding Tarma this week. The event follows the hando HONMG on September 2 and involves BUgaL by EP and Wood ward.

Valdina Hando Honmg Bugal Woodward Saratnes Woodward Ranch Valding Tarma

Texas League Boxes REGS SLAM STEERS GOOD OL SHIPPERS

Texas League game notes show complex box score details for Abilene and Fort Worth teams with many players named. The report lists runs hits and errors, pitching details, and game events, including key performances by Hemenway, Ehrenberger, and Brower, with roster mentions and umpire assignments. The chaotic OCR preserves numerous named individuals and numbers, reflecting a dense box score page from a midweek contest.

REGS Slam Steers Gabeston Shelias Neaumont Okie Cats Mverget Wowtersil Bilzers Molt McCurrt Heller Strom Ty Ross Rarschaven Suntto Fares Reowass Phapsto Puunkeret Weatto Potala Bateralia Connalier Strourr Garvul Beacons Worbase Hls Levey Hostetler RB Ehrenaberger Brower Mivlen Rarhmnond Belin Halle Halle. Nit Ware Gibrard: Rite Sod Name. Wt | Ehrensbergen 2, Olf Walt Hemenway Simch Galealen & Stoker Walt Lan Naylor Skep Gill Gard Kiwever Gianing Archer Ising Stereos Dbl Brean Ty Lee Brawn Tequehae Iy Bikers Tol Tome Clty Tin Ts Umiices Kate Bilger

Schreiner Eleven Opens Preseason Camp at Kerrville

Kerrville September 2 1936 Behreiner Institute Mountaineers who last year won the state junior college title begin preseason training Monday September 7. Coach H G Glistran and assistant Ensicn Ww Mr Wileay will oversee 19 days of practice to ready for the Masons opener with North Texas Agricultural College.

Schreiner Kerrville Wim Masons North Texas Agricultural College Areington Texas Central Texas

Giants Pulling Away From National League Title Race

The Giants beat the Cubs 7-4 as Davis started and lefty relief faded. Terry tied the season’s pace with timely hits driving in runs to widen the lead, while Chicago's mound changes failed to halt New York’s offense.

Associated Press Bill Ter Rice Theater Cat Davis Waylal Davis Terry Giants Charley Grom Cubs Nirth |Anving Tur Orry Talicdatt Grimm Grimm Chicago Bill Lee Cub Cardinals Dodgers Gisnrs Cartain Chicago White Sox

Donna High opens season with 30 players in practice drills

DONNA Texas Sept 2 Coach West leads a squad of over 30 for drills this week as Donna High School Red Skins seek a tough 1038 schedule. Openers on Sept 17 a road trip and wrap up Nov 26 with five class games including McAden Brownsville Harlingen and San Benito.

Tonna Flaven Donna Texas Charge ‘West Donna High’ School Redskins Oit Texas Untersehlastic Indians McAden Brownsville Harlingen Wealace End San Benita

Mallon Wins Texas League Most Valuable Player Award

Dallas star Mallon named MVP by Texas League writers with 26 points. Tre Smaldh and Jack Reid follow. other players also collect votes. Mallon to receive Mangold trophy plaque and $100 on Labor Day award ceremony.

Houston Lis Mallon Dallas Sters Mallon Andy Anders Houston Press Scribes Tre Smaldh Houston Tyfts Jack Reid Fort, Worth Frid Taubiy Dallas Deby Gales San An Tonio Frank Onigte") Queuchey Beaumont Murray Howell Tulsa Jia Stoner Paul Easterling Oklahomna City Galverton Reid Beau Osten San Antonio Fort Worth Smith Honseo Oklahoma City Galveston Mangold Sixiris Texas League

Brubaker Starts Fifth Comeback In Heavyweight Bid

Los Angeles reports Phil Brubaker, California ex-ministerial student, resumed his boxing comeback with a 4 round decision over Pepe Del Rio of Mexico City. Del Rio was floored twice and counted a seven once as Brubaker, 195 pounds, 81 1/2 inches, weighed more, opened with rights that staggered the challenger repeatedly.

Los Angeles Phil Brubsaes California Joe Louis Dinuha Boy Jack Sharkey Pepe del Rio Mexico City Sharkey del Rio Hrubaker Binuban del' Rio Brubsker del 'Rio

Weslaco to Have Light Grid Team

Weslaco High football moves into Class A status as its first season, with coach Bil Cummins calling out 35 players for workouts. Only letterman back is Woodrow Isham, fullback Plonging, while experienced players include James Wallace, Eugene Gaughan, Kenneth Parth, and Dale Crowell. The squad features many junior high graduates from the past season.

Weslaco Weslaco High Fehoa Bil Cummins Llan Lelterman Woodrow Isham Plonging Janes

Hunter Shoots Off Toes in Accident

A hunting mishap near Corsicana leaves an unnamed hunter with toes shot off while dove hunting. The incident reportedly occurred as the gun pressed against the foot and discharged when raised. Mercedes High School reports six lettermen this week under coach Hermann Sehmatarcid in football workouts for the Rio Grande Valley season.

Hunter Corsicana Tusas Sidney KK Arietz Wile Briela Mercedes Texas Wily Crawe Janky End Hermann Sehmatarcid Mercedes High School Tigers Frita Rio Grande Valley Edgar Schwartz J. 3 Ward Bankstroy Lyan Jones

Bell Sees Strong All Star Prospects Against Bears

Dallas, Sept. 37 Coach Matty Bell expressed enthusiasm for the Centennial All Stars as they prepare to face the professional Chicago Bears Monday night. Bell noted the early chatter about the game and said he is encouraged by the contingent already in camp. He and Leo “Detek” Meyer are scouting the All Stars while practice remains private starting Thursday.

Dallas Matty Bell Chicago Bears All Stars Bears Rll Leo Detek" Meyer

National League scores and results update

Baseball brief reports multiple NL games with uneven scores from Tuesday including Chicago beating Pittsburg 8 to 4 while Boston and Cleveland also played. Results note Washington’s 5 to 3 win and Detroit’s 4 to 1 defeat.

Texas League Play Week Draws Mixed Results

fragmented schedule snippets show teams like San Antonio Dallas Galveston Beaumont and Oklahoma City in a scattered Texas League lineup. scattered matchups include Boston Brooklyn New York and Philadelphia, with unclear dates and venues due to OCR issues.

Far Antonio Oklahoma City Galveston Fort Wort Ibustee Dallas Beaumont

We^nstenlen Ciitaga 2h Boston Weathered Scores

Boston hosts St Louis and Philadelphia with misc baseball line scores and batter names. Multiple teams and batteries listed across cities including Washington Cleveland New York and Jacksonville in a cluttered OCR style.

Weinestlen Ciitaga Boston St. Louis Philadelphia Detroit Washington Cleveland New York Louis Setreit

Steinborn and Plummer Top Mat Show

Two prominent wrestlers Lot Plains from Notre Dame and Mila Steinborn meet in the main event at Walkathau srepa promotion by Harry Cullman. Juan Humberto returns to wrestle Sun Jennings while Elisha Bashars faces Pal Rosily in the undercard. Jack League referees as American Association card delivers fast paced action and heavyweight showdowns.

Walkathau Srepa Lot Plains Suisling Leserk Gristater Notre Dame Mila Steinborn Harry Cullman Plummer Schol Sivinbary Nmumberto Juan Humberto Sun Jennings Dennings Rosily Ellich Elisa Bashars Nick Bittcr Hoh Wagner Jack League

Perry Favored to Win National Tennis Title at Forest Hills

McNaneht Sen argues Fred Perry faces strong challenge at Forest Hills as the 1946 national championships loom. The piece notes Perry’s long reign, rival Gottfried von Cramm’s absence due to illness, and psychological pressure from potential financial temptations, predicting a tight contest with Perry perhaps not certain to prevail.

Mun A Tunis McNaneht Sen Forest Hills Fred Perry Pneumona Baron Got‘fried von Cramm Champlex Perry Ellsworth Vines Vines Billy Grant Dm Yink Oeste Ferry

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