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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1936

Page

2

Brandt Clinches 1936 Texas Junior Title In 33 Holes

Brandt of San Antonio defeated Luce of Austin after 33 holes at Brackenridge Park to win the Texas junior golf title for 1936. The 13-year-old Brandt outplayed Luce with superior approach work and clutch putting, becoming the youngest champion in the event's history.

Texas Breckenridge Park Lee Dustize Brand, Jr San Antonio Arthur Buck Teaumang Jess Yoo Brandt En Seeman San Aplonia Tech Westmorland Time The Hight Harney Clark Orange Lour- Mallent Ot ‘Tod Brackenridge Jimmy Kilkan Austin Wilton Bennett Sen Marcus Don Schumacht Dallas Lace Latte Austin Country Club Jace Luce Dwight Allison Brands Murray Brooks Brackenridge Park Warren Smith Port Worth Milton Ward Corpus Christi Jimmy McBroe Fort Worth Simon Ray Aiander Corpus Christ Lace Benson Howton Cole Ranger Verney Willoughby Bill Glazean Bealmont Sheshe Brandh Rahang Lue Dill Glasgow Bran Ewings Antonio Iceman

Austin to Host State Sports Events Over Labor Day Weekend

Austin will host two state events under the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation. The swimming meet and the amateur baseball elimination between San Antonio and Austin will begin Sunday and run through Monday. Seven teams entered: Austin Wart San Antonio Gaveston Fort Worth Waco Austen.

Austin San Antonio Austin City Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Wart Gaveston For Worth Waco Austen

Harvard Names Bailes Crew Coach Amid Selection Tangles

Harvard announces Thomas D. Bolles as head coach of crew and Harvey Lane as freshman coach, amid prior reports linking Tom Bailes and other figures. Officials cited the university athletic association confirming Bolles’s appointment and noting Lane will lead the freshman squad starting September 5.

Harvard Bailes Cambridge Maze Seattle Tom Bailes University of Washington Committee On Lye He.nd University Thowes D. Bolles Crew Harvey Lane Hreshman Casey Crimson Mass Thomas D. Salles Bernard Wiliam J. Bingham Harvard Athletic

White Sox Buy Texas Bail Player From Mesquite

In Mesquite Texas a Chicago White Sox signing is reported for the batter first baseman with details unclear due to OCR errors. The notice mentions employment opportunities in classifications 39 to 68 and lists light classified ads as context for the unsigned or misread section.

White Sox Texas Mesquite Geteston Serios Chicago

Atlantic flight dreams and danger shared by Richman Merrill

New York reporters recount Harry Richman and Dick Merrill flying over the Atlantic in a dreamlike pace. They describe dark water, fog, and bullets of speed as the pair pursued a safe crossing. The piece notes Merrill’s aviation expertise and Richman’s optimistic resolve, while readers wonder about the risks and the pair’s unlikely partnership.

Pyriehl Chizerat Service New York Atlantic Harry Richman Dick Merrill Southern Skyways Radio Miajai Beseh Sisal Aworthy Lichman Harry Richman Hang Merrill Tim Merril

Boerne White Box Beats Alamo Heights Fat and Forty

Boerne White boxers defeated the Alamo Heights Fat and Forty club from San Antonio on opening day of the Boerne fair. Letty Alexander and Bl Ste led with 13 hits as Boerne and Forties clash again on September 20 at Antonie in the T.B. 7 diamond line.

Boerne Letty Alexander Bl Ste Alamo Heights San Antonio Diamond Lin Antonie

National Champs Beaten at Houston

Eight teams remain in the semi final base talk tournament in Houston. Grand Prize of Houston and Bar bers Hijl Gushers will clash in the feature on Sunday as the last undefeated teams. Refugio and the Brenham Oilers meet in the second game. Earlier, Southern Pacific and Manvel were eliminated, while Grand Prive upset the national champions Hallivarten Sementers 5 to 4 in a shocker.

Foustoy Teal Inday TR Gailies Grand Prize Houston Barbers Hijl Gushers Refugio Brenham Oilers Picét Fh Fyday Southern Pacific Branham Manvel Pettis Oilers Grand Prive Hallivarten Sementers Brenham Loans Paynes

Dartmouth Sells Grid Radio Rights

Hanover N H September 5 Barimovla's Athletic association Eyiday announced it had sold the radio rights for three Dartmouth football games to an refining company The games include Holy Cross Brown and Narwien with commercial sponsorship attached near the close of the first practice session for the Eli broadcasts The move follows Yale last week to broadcast all Eli games and features sponsor ties with the Electric Painters and Queilty Fainters in a local regional deal.

Dartmouth Hanover N. H Barimovla Eyiday Tadic All All Refining Company Holy Gross, Brown and Narwien Yale Ual Versily Liu Tnislang Ipotos aeKan

National Polo Finals On Schedule At Meadow Brook

New York September 5 The national open polo championship final takes place at Meadow Brook with United States contenders facing Argentina’s Olympic champions. Greentree Tommy Hucheces and Templeton lead the Handicapists roster of internationalists who once defended the Westchester Cup. The seven teams include Hurricanes Roslyn Greentree Templeos Aurora Ola Westbury and Texag.

New York Seouts Argentina Smith Meadow Brook Withers Wile United States Greentros Tommy Hucheces

Rosalind Trotting Winner at Columbus

Rosalind wins the Fat Ham bertonian Parss at Goshen then dominates three heats to capture the $1500 Dardler Wallickstake at Columbus. Driven by Hen White owner Gibson A. White of Lexington KY, the aged trotter outpaced Eg Easater Ruth af Mac and others before a large crowd. Dusty Haviever, bay colt, takes the Geers stake for yearlings, driven by Henry Thowes, with Dusty Hanowr also in the mix.

Columbus Rosalind Goshen Wallickstake Hen White Gibson A. White Lexington Trotter Eg Easater Ruth Af Mac Anna Bradford Abnoto Prince McElwyn Stoneriden Dusty Haviever Geers Henry Thowes Dusty Hanowr

All Star Gridders Prep for Polo Grounds Battle

All star football players arrive from the West to prepare for Tuesday’s game at the Polo Grounds against the New York Giants. The 23 selected players from last year’s college teams settle in as Detroit Lions held last week to a 4 7 tie with Chicago. The Giants won the NL East title but fell to Detroit in the playoff, with two weeks of practice already completed.

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Fort Worth Softball Tournament Opens Night Upset

The Star Telegram state softball tournament opened in Fort Worth with Southwestern Paper of Dallas defeating Robertson shuttler Harpera of Fort Worth 4 to 3 in the seventh inning. A crowd of about 1500 witnessed the action as Galveston Reg Ras rolled over World Ward Press 48 to 7. Hanlon Gas of Breckenridge advanced with a 1 dollar win over Fairfield, Wells Aces from Dallas beat Throckmorton 19 to 7.

Ft. Worth Fort Worth World Ward Dallas Wells Aces Birls Throckmorton

Home Run Hitters Tie International News Yesterday

A chaotic recap notes several players achieving home runs in a recent international baseball showcase. Kamerin and Dittere Leuers headline the batters, with Foxx and Red delivering key hits. The report lists multiple teams and players including DiMagzio, Verve, and Giante, highlighting a high scoring, eventful day across venues.

Be International Kamerin ‘Dittere Leuers Foxx Red Eerese Sar DiMagzio Verve I Tadtans Giante

High School Coaches Face Pressure Over Coaching Methods

Dr Glifford and others in Oakland and Salt Lake City discuss how coaches in high schools and colleges are compelled to win to keep jobs. A Utah medical association speaker warns competitive sports harm youths, arguing coaches should avoid excessive force and prioritize fundamentals over victory.

Sal Lake City Dr. Glifford Oakland Calif Utah Medical Association Sweet

Upset wins mark early rounds in national tennis

Eunice Dean of San Antonio advances in the women's nationals with a 4-5 6-2 win over Hope Knowles in Philadelphia. Dorothy May Sutton Bundy, age 18 from Santa Monica, shocks favorites with a 2-6 6-3 8-4 upset of Mrs. Sarah Fabyan as the combined men’s and women’s championships begin. Bundy, a new figure in the sport, outplays veteran Fabyan in a dramatic comeback, while other top players like Fred Perry and Bobby Riggs win their first matches amid the day’s surprising results at the West Side Tennis Club.

Eunice Dean San Antonio Hope Knowles Philadelphia Joan R. Tunis Uniyeral Service Forest Yulls Borethy Bundy America West Side Iss Bundy Sarah Palke Fabyan Cambridge Dorothy May Sutton Rundy Santa Monica Calif Ghuphtet Eplies May Sutton Con Bundy Prigay Dunny Myke Bundy Fred Perry England Fizhk Ernest Sutter Tulane Donald Byes Oakland Wayne Sabin Frankie Parker Manuel Alonzo Gene Maka Los Angeles Elanta Maka Pri. Gay

Evangeline Loop 4 Finals Open in Alexandria

Evangeline league baseball championship began in Alexandria with Impelousas and Alexanters leading the series after the regular schedule. Playoff matches feature Shaughnessey from Jeanezette and Tunner-up in the regular play facing Rayne, while manager Art Phelan contemplates Quinn Esc or Charlie Tim as starter for Opelousas in game one.

Evangeline Loop Alexandria Impelousas Alexanters Shaughnessey Jeanezette Onclousas Tunner War Rayne Art Phelan Filtcher Quinn Esc Oprlousza Gharlie Tm Lee

English Net Queen to Movies

English Net Queen to Movies reports a shifting focus as Katherine Slammers, a tenant court queen, eyes Hollywood stardom while the American women’s net scene grows. a prominent figure, Hans She, and others are mentioned amid a turbulent transition in entertainment and sport.

New York Katherine Slammers England Golog Hallowood Weel Winalog Forest Hille Ratey John Bugil Hans Movntland Mone

French Back at West Point Trails Star to Scout Coach

Nyv. Sept i Waller French, former Army football star in 1921 and 1922, returned to the U S Military Academy to serve as a football scout this fall and coach of the baseball team next spring.

West Point Nyv Waller French Army U. S Enny Friday Eam

Virginia Colleges Reject Radio Broadcast Offer

Virginia six southern conference members vote 4 to 2 against broadcasting football games this fall with a narrow exception for the Virginia‑Mamnden‑Sydney case where agreements exist. Games may be broadcast only by mutual agreement between opposing teams, per conference rules.

Softball Schedule Delayed by Labor Day Absences

Labor Day week disrupts softball games with players out of town. Enhediled for Monday night 4m involves Mur Jandzia Jeacur division postponements. Wednesday night card altered as teams wait for the next schedule.

Ine “Mitor HR Mur- Jandzia Jeacur Samuels

Major Hitting Leaders Hold Positions in Week

In New York during Sept 5 to 9 the weekly batting leaders remained mostly steady. Kael Averill of the Indians and Dicky Medwick of the Cardinals led both leagues with strong showings, while Paul Waner and Johnny Mize climbed for the Pirates and Cardinals respectively. Roy Weatherly slipped as did several others, with Gerard Walks and Herman among notable movers in the American and National Leagues.

New York Hayeg Kael Averill Indians Dicky Medwick Cardinals Averitt Luul Gehyse Roy Weatherly Ndings Swooseeks Gerad Jer Cigers Big Herman Cuba Rik Cuyler Reds Nolonat

Cornell Coach Bans Smoking for Spring Practice

Cornell football coach warns players against smoking and critiques the depth chart as 40 candidates report for spring practice. Several second and third string players face possible scholastic ineligibility, with a spring game promising to reveal the first team intact. The team schedules eight games against Yale Syracuse Penn Princeton and others, aiming for strong prospects.

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Yankees Capture 550 Under Joe McCarthy

Joe McCarthy led the New York Yankees to 550 wins after a second victory over the Washington Senators. He is in his sixth year as manager, guiding the club since 1931, with a record of strong seasons and never finishing worse than second. The era includes multiple title runs and sustained success through the 1930s.

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Woodford's Racing Feats Recall A Texas Champion Mare

Mary Martin Jr recounts Miss Woodford, the Texas owned famous mare once allied with the Dwyers. From Gray Woodford in 1882 to nine perfect starts, she dominated races, set records, and carried red and blue pride for patrons across the country.

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