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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1936

Page

5

Giants Rally Sparks Climb Toward Pennant Leads

The New York Giants rode Bill Teasdale to a doubleheader sweep of the Phillies boosting their lead in the National League pennant race. The Yankees widened their grip on the American League flag by sweeping the Athletics as they edge closer to clinching the AL title. Dizzy Dean and Dizzy Deans faced mixed results as Pirates and Cardinals struggled.

Associates New York Giants Giants Cardinals Cubs Bill Tea Nen Phillies Phillies and Took Five and Six Game Leads, Respect Over Wie Cardinals and Gubs Cath Phils Yankees Athletics Yanks Chicago White Sox Detroit Fiyers Cleveland Edisons Nels Hubbell Garl Hubbell Nmefalt Dizzy Dean Pirates Dean Waite Hoyt Bucs Reds Anoher Tistic Gilly Campbell Bill Dur- Bes Bees Dodgers Aigston van Pinele Mungo Philadelphia Athletics

Gonzales Tops Auto Driver in San Antonio Race

Ernest Gonzales of San Antonio leads the Ormsby cup standings after 599 points as of Monday at Bax Antonio Motor Speedway. Second place shows Brownsville’s torpedo driver with 980 points. Day’s results list drivers from San Antonio, Austin, and other cities with multiple class and consolation finishes.

Bax Antonio Motor Speedway Ernest Gonzales San Antonio Gonzalés Hee Eloughter Brownsville Torpedo AL Slaughter Brownsyills Glass Grady Sexton San Antonico Eadie Byers Austin Truman Brooks Gorweles T. Brooks Fred Ruth Byers Luther Day E. Gomaler Gredy Sexton

Yesterday's Explanation in Melbourne Note

The text describes Mr. Watson a Melbourne resident who travels between Australia and Europe as a buyee by Riplessen with two winter seasons yearly for 15 years. It asks to address replies to Mr. Ripley care of Taber and to include a stamped return envelope for inquiries about a Believe It or Not cartoon.

Watson Melbourne Riplessen Australia Europe

Where They Play TEXAS LEAGUE Play Tapsies

Texas League schedule lists matchups with venues in San Antonio Galveston Beaumont Fort Worth Tule Dallas Oklahoma City Houston Beartront Tulsa and related fixtures for Wednesday action. The garbled text preserves team names and cities for the day’s play.

Woo Pet Dalisa Sre Houzton Erereers Oklahoma City Fort Worth San Antonio Beaumontes Galveston Ben Anthing Cwehoma City Wrulaa Daltuy L-C. Beaumont Hyssten Tapsies Bourton Beaumont Worth Tule Dallas Wennesday Houston San Antoni Oklahoma Cn Fort Worth Tulsa Gelveston Beartront

National League Play Tuesday Schedule Fragment

The record notes a partial National League schedule with games listed for Tuesday and Wednesday. Pillsburgh at Brooklyn and Cincinnati at New York are mentioned along with matchups like Philadelphia versus St Louis, Boston, and Washington versus Philadelphia. The text is garbled but indicates multiple intercity games across major venues.

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Red Sox purchase McKain and Gatshire in Minnesota deal

Boston announces the purchase of pitcher Arc McKain and outfielder Fabian Gaffhe from Minneapolis in the American League transaction. The move strengthens Boston's roster as of September 27.

McKain Gatshire Red Sox Boston Osten Red Sox Oda Arc McKain Fabian Gaffhe Minneapolis Aniacuation

Jenkins Aims for New Record After Car Repairs

Salt Lake City driver Ab Jenkins supervised repairs on his seven horsepower Mormon Ridder in Utah at Bonneville. The machine failed after four hours and 24 attempts, but Jenkins has already broken seven speed records for distances from 2 to 2003 kilometers. He intends to resume runs to surpass the 24 hour record of 149,065 meters and the 42 hour mark of 136.54, set by George Byston of England, with the flats trials and machine repairs completed.

Bonneville Salt Plats Utah Ab Jenkins Salt Lake City Jenkins Amonz George Byston England

Texas Mexico tennis series set for September matches

Dr. D A Penick UT tennis coach announced the fourth annual Texas-Mexico international tennis series will run September 17 to 20 at River Oaks Country Club in Houston. The Mexican team from Club De Portivo Chapultepec will arrive three days early for acclimation. the Texas team will be named later in the week. Twelve singles and five doubles matches are planned with eight men and up to two women by agreement.

Austin Tex D. A. Penick University of Texas Loday River Oaks Country Club Rouseton Penick Texas ‘Tennis Association Club de Portivo Chapulteper Mexico D.F Houston Texas

Austin Bells Protest After TA A P Doubleheader

In Austin Monday the Austin Bells beat San Antonio twice but faced filed protest from the TA A P over player eligibility. Munro of Austin allegedly played in a semi pro game in Houston Saturday, prompting questions if he could play Monday. Roemer had not yet received the protest as the teams split the doubleheader with San Antonio taking the first game 8 to 5 and the second 19 to 14. Batteries listed for the games include Bettancourt Arcos Rendon Wright Conway and Munoz Ramsey.

Texas Amateur Athletic Federation San Attonto Hender Munro Austin Champs Austin Sofield San Antonio Bettancourt Arcos Rendon Wright Conway Cassenada Valdemar Munoz Miun- Ta Ramsey

Girl Netters In 3rd Round At National Tournament

Barbara Winslow of Hollywood advances to the third round of the 19th annual national girls lawn tennis tournament in Philadelphia. Patsy Henry of Los Angeles, Judith Lachenbruch, and other top players compete as 6 field entries are in play at the Cricket Club amid strong performances by Beth Harshaw and Margaret Givorne.

Philadelphia Barbara Winslow Hollywood Calif Patsy Henry Los Angéles Judith Lachenbruch Fleasantville Miss Lachenbruch Hes Cricket Club Bway | Harshaw Quaker City California Patricia Hiller Berkeley Margaret Givorne Sarah Lippincott Hathaway Minton I. Ivo Tound Jane Stanton Los Angeles Fitia Kifferly Marjorie Waldron Seth Philadephia Eleanor Dawson Herkeley Jourth Helen Bernhard New York

Eddie Morgan Wins Big Spring Golf Championship

Eddie Morgan of Big Spring repeated 35 at golf champion to defeat Doug Hones of Big Spring for the country title in a close match on September 4.

Big Spring Texas Eddie Morgan Doug Hones

Dallas Steers sold for Bees big league chance

Dallas Steers of the Texas league were sold to the Boston Bees with cash and a player to be named. Business Manager Robert Lareston announced the deal, detailing the vehicle as a sizable sum and a forthcoming selection from the Steers roster.

Yiu Brasier Mosaic Teague Dallas Steers Robert 8. Tareleton Steers Boston Bees

Oklahoma City Beats Tulsa In Torn Baseball Tilt

Oklahoma City defeated Tulsa 5 to 2 in a rough game with multiple errors. Hall, Easterling, and Crawford led Tulsa with two-base hits, while Brillheart and Millstead worked on the mound for Oklahoma City. Umpires were Welch and Naylor. time of game about 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Easterling Brillheart Jans Oo Crawford Mestey Hall Fignstrick Brower Howell Mentey Allaire Heasey Kutt Bastering Basten Crawford Millstead Tellan Oklahoma City Tulsa Alleiré Colby Hace Brilheart Astead Miltstead Bell Firepatrick Milztead Ff Stein Stein Naylor Welch Okahoma City Tolga Beelo Rilgeredh Patener Wrowersy Cobbth White Jazings Oklahoma Goh Dummary Errars Janzco Jackson Whitworth Keesey Nchina Kot Bilgere Basvel Ling Bazes Kottpo Beesey Bares Halle Selway

Giants acquire Shortstop George Scharein from Nashville

New York Giants announce the purchase of shortstop George Scharein from the Nashville club of the Southern Association. Scharein is the brother of Art Scharein of the San Antonio Missions. Baltimore Orioles sell first baseman Lee Powers to the Giants in a cash deal per manager John Ogden.

New York New York Giants George Scharefit Nashville Club Southern Association George Scharein Art Scharein Tean Antonio Missions Baltimore Lee Powers Baltimore Orioles John Ogden Orioles Powers Giants

Missions Open Series With Houston Bulls

The Missions begin a final home series with Houston after recent losses and a planned shift of Galveston games. They still chase a top division berth as they trail Dallas and Fort Worth, with key players like Walkup and Armbitt contributing while crowds hold steady. James Dixon won the Cisco golf title, beating Horton Cole 2 holes yesterday.

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Sportslights and city sports notes from the era

District chatter covers Giants pitching limits and league comparisons. Abe Miller of San Antonio and others in the Texas league hold unique records. Local football, bowling, and college prep notes mix with a Dallas conference swirl and a busy weekend of events across San Antonio and Waco venues.

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