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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1936

Page

4

Tennis stars clash as Jacobs eyes third round crown

Forest Hills reports Brya Gram Jr of Atlanta reaching the quarter finals in the men’s singles and Helen Jacobs of Berkeley dominating the women’s draw. Grams defeated Purre Pri and Jacobs leads a field including Bastis Babrock Van Ryn and Stammers with strong seeds aboard. Spectators anticipate the top names, including Riggs and Perry, advancing as matches unfold.

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Alexandria Adds to Playoff Lead

Alexandria extended its playoff push with a convincing win over Opelousas in the Evanpetine League series. Harris led Alexandria as Moore starred for Opelousas in a hard fought contest noted for late momentum and key turnovers.

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Metro Series Keeps Moving Amid Wet Hurlancale Playoff Clash

The Metro playoff race advances as Hurlancale Chicken Sunday edges Beek and Hartendale to claim early momentum. Hot Wells wins opening gate of the series, with Catemen Tash taking two straight from Hot Wells to seize the title. next series dates yet to be scheduled amid lingering confusion. Harindate opens postseason with San Antonio Air Depot as city title chase continues next Sunday.

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Sudduth Stars as L A Poloists Win at Austin

Sudduth led the San Antonio polo team to victory on Sunday in Austin amid a 180 goal handicap. Teammates included Lipat Hot bucheth Fort Saint Tostan Sudduths Liew Tom Musgrave Arnett Stewart Johnson and Semples in a tight tour stop.

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Argentina and Hitchcocks to Meet New York Series Opens

Argentina and Hitchcocks resume preparations as GreenTree’s 93 second Sleight Button leads to a clash with Argentina in the Cup of the Americas series, starting September 13. Templeton’s strong backup and Avrora, Texas entries draw byes as Waterbury tourney opens with a 41-7 upset of the Huricanes.

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Dog Track Owners Cited for Contempt in Dallas

Charges against operators of Sportsman's Park and related figures allege contempt of court for violating an order prohibiting betting. Officials report seizure of racing equipment to curb pacing and betting at the dog track.

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Fort Russell Nine Narrowly Tops Helotes In Semi Final Thrill

Fort Russell Nine edged Helotes Sluggers 3 to 2 in a tense six inning set as Jobe delivered a clutch run for the Fort Russell crew. In Big Spring golf semi finals Eddie Morgaty faces H Forgeron and Doug Jones meets Weldon Counts in Midland while Albany leads Syracuse 33 to 6 in a baseball score update.

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Barber's Hill Wins Houston Thriller

Barber's Hill defeats Grand Prize 3 to 2 in a Houston semi professional, thrilling game to claim the Holston Host championship. Fat Parker and Sem Sassa pitched for Grand Prize, while Woods supported the winners as Refugio helped lift the party. Crowd of 1900 paid 40 to see the action. Two more games booked for Monday night with Halliburton facing Conzee and Thompsons meeting Pettus. semi final set for Tuesday.

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Weber Sets World Record Casting 382 Feet in Exhibition

J. Weber of St Louis, American long distance ball casting champion, beat his Portland record with a 382 foot cast at a national tournament exhibition in Kansas City. He claimed the throw topped the Portland mark by about eight feet.

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Quintanilla Throws No Hit Ball Game

Quintanilla delivers a dominant no hit performance in a Sunday contest at Sontepelon, facing the Bolters. Dragos Bolters provided opposition as the game unfolded with masterful pitching and strong defense backing the standout effort.

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Fires of Hope Kept Alive by Missions Double Victory

The San Antonio Missions swept a doubleheader from the Galveston Buccaneers at Tech field, narrowing the Texas League gap to five games with nine remaining. Oklahoma City’s defeat boosted the Missions’ bid for a first division finish as they plan a Monday doubleheader with Galveston and contemplate key late-season moves.

Tech Field San Antonio Missions Galveston Buccaneers Oklahoma City Indians Missions San Andhl Imegns Galveston Bob Coleman Oklahoma Mission Dallas Fort Woritch Oty Houston Mission Club Bulls Tess Chester Bank Young Gibbs Johnson Beryl Richiasnd Debs Garrs Nis Huncrea Inety Scharein Richmond Engi Sug Gryska Nisetgyenth Sn Tne Refrigerator Gillis Solin ‘Oh Bissim Tom Davis Fil Bennels Abe Miller Tun Lie Thriee McGee Abe North Texas Bettensycourt Harshany Bue Garms Alow Hol- Tiday Stanton Teals Ump Bellencourt Binder Jel Gryzka Holliday Bettencourt

Softball clubs beaten in Starl Telegram tournament port worth

San Antonio's two softball representatives were eliminated from the American Softball Association tournament here under sponsorship of the Star-Telegram. The Alamo Jewelers Amateur Athletic Federation state champions fell to the Marathon men of Eliasville. Redjackets from Randolph Field were defeated by the Marathon team as well, ending a sequence of bids and placings for the San Antonio squads.

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Lockhart Lions Prep for San Antonio Tech Clash

Lockhart begins intensive football preparations as opening game with San Antonio Tech looms Sept 19 in San Antonio. Coach Masur fields a deep backfield led by Alexander and Wilson, aims for early-season rivalries with Thomas Edison, Smithville, Gonzales and Yoakum on a brisk fall schedule.

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Scholastic tennis title won by Low Jr in Forest Hills

Robert A. Low Jr a 17 year old New Yorker captured the national Interscholastic singles championship defeating Billy Lillespie of Atlanta 6 2 6 3. He becomes the first States schoolboy champion since 1924 when the tournament was abandoned. Van Alstyne Grays win in Texas as well with Jeanne Diaven defeating Leonard 7 to ty.

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Races Highlight San Antonio Speedway Day Two Action

Hoyt Jopling leads second day trials at San Antonio Motor Speedway with class A and B handicaps and a sweepstakes lap. Ab Slaughter from Brownsville dominates Sunday, winning sweepstakes and placing in grants pace as Grady Sexton and Ed Byers follow. Dayton Day crowned 1934 race champion after axle failure in the fourth handicap.

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Oklahoma City Scores Big In Texas League Battle

Oklahoma City beats Beaumont 9 to 1 in a Texas League game. Key hitters include Clark, Father, and Howell with strong pitching from Wall and Taylor. Officials report multiple hits, errors, and two double plays, while umpires Felis and Cue oversee the contest.

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Jenkins Begins Speed Test At Last

At Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah on Sept 7 Ay Jenkins boosts toward a 43 hour attempt to reclaim the U S speed record. He topped 151.13 mph for 200 miles and aims for 24 and 48 hour endurance marks as mechanics tune the Mormon Meteor for the next run.

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Unser Pikes Peak Winner at Colorado Springs Race

Cala Unser of Colorado Springs won the Pike's Peak race for the second straight year in 2 miles 28.1 seconds. Rogers in a Joe Conan Ford took second in 17:03, Terry Unser finished third in 17:14.4, with a field including Thorne, Eilinger, Mauro, Martinsed, Keller, and Shafer. The record set two years ago by Unser stood at 4 minutes 8.1 seconds.

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Weekend Sports Highlights From Unclear AP Report

A fragmented report outlines various sports events including Picard winning a round for $8000 in Hershey, close action at Arcola, and multiple mentions of players, teams, and venues across North America. Other items reference a national title defense, cup matches, and track meet notes with scattered names and results.

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