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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1936

Page

9

Rattlers Begin Final Drive Thursday

Coach Frank Bridges sharpens St Marys football squad with morning fundamentals and lineup tweaks. Johnny Williams shifts to halfback while RU Irwin becomes center. Williams and Irwin swap on defense. Francis Viverette moves from pack to starting guard as lineup firmed for Calif trip to face Dans of Bank Franciscs. Team plans workouts in Van Horn, Tucson, San Diego, and likely Santa Barbara before Friday departure.

Frank Bridges St. Mary's University Californa Dans Bank Franciscs University Btriday Mls Bridges Varios Johnny Wiliams Terrell RU Irwin Williams Irwin Wil Francis ‘Viverette Buchanan Holcomb McElrony T. Smith Rush Locke Gipson Roy Rettlers van Hom Tucson San Diego Santa Barbars McDiarmid Budge Yvon Prt France Perry Bryan M Billy-3 Grant, Jr Atlanta Henry Culley Santa Barbara Calif Grant Johnny van Ryn Ferry Engeland

Bowling Fraternal League Trials At Grand Theater

Fraternal League kicks off Friday night at the New Grand Theater with eight teams from Woodwell World and two each from Hammonia Fudge and Siemer Lug Jodee. Matches feature WO. W. clubs traveling to Travia and Soncetlie, plus scores and lineups from Broadway Walker League and other groups as teams clash in opening rounds.

Ucue Woodmen At the World Herragon Sons Woodwell Hr World Hstmonia Fudge Siemerlug Jodee Travia Soncetlie Sa Laneravia Ie Lamm Buds Stappenbeck Siemeripe Skreich Bersomis Haz

Legacy of Leyden Doctor Triggers Auction Scramble

A 17th century physician Herman Buetlaave of Leyden Holland famed for dietetic therapy left a sealed 100part manuscript The Onliest and Deepest Secret of the Medical Art Its auction sparked a heated scramble and an admirer claimed the opening claiming pages reveal cryptic notes about medicines and cures The buyer promised to respond to inquiries about the cartoons and Believe It or Not in a stamped envelope

Drepest Medical Secrel Herman Buetlaave Leyden Holland

Seven Freeman Horses To Show at Centennial

Leisure Hour farms presents seven Freeman horses to compete at Centennial exhibition. From Dallas to Fort Worth and onward, stars include Leisure Hour Parade, Enchanting Dawn, Belle De Lae, Night Alarm, Leisure Hour Belle, Midnight Star, and Kitty Lightror. Trainer Frank Heath reports fresh talents and planned appearances in Dallas, Fort Worth, and later circuits through fall and winter.

Leisure Hour Freeman Dallas Fort Worth Miss Freeman Frank Heathmat Kentucky Teess Janus Dixiana Farms Levington Night Alarm Midnight Star Fort Worl Jm March Kitty Lightror North Texas Lely RM. Friedrich San Antonio

Star jockey Elston dies by own action in Louisville broil

In Louisville six years after a near fatal spill, former top rider Star Jock Elston was found dead by suicide with bullet wounds to the forehead and chest. Once a leading centreman in the Middle West, he rose under Roscoe Goose then the Whitney stable but declined after a 1931 spill at Letonia. His earnings were estimated around 130 to 350 thousand dollars.

Louisville Turl Fens Aze Grlbert Zlcton Hele Myy Elsten Inekty Elston Letonia Roscoe Goose Louisvilie Fister Goose CV. Whitney Whitney

Light Newsies Set for Grid Season

The Ligne newsies football squad opens next week and seeks games with 138-pound teams, notably Riverside Kal and the Yellowjackets. For information call Charile at G-1762 before 4 p.m. Prospective Newse 365 members include Levana Gaetro Gatare Cobb Silva Gruz Rios Padidilla Cabido Falinaz Gonzales Amero and Chzpa.

Ligne Newsies Orhelice Arid Thaghiverside Kals Yellowjackets iMormation Charile Newse 365 Cam Levana Gaetro Gatare Cobb Silva Gruz Rios Padidilla Cabido Falinaz Gonzales Amero Chzpa

Duck Hunters Warned on Sharp Eyes and Regulations

Washington Sept 10 A federal notice tightens waterfowl rules marking the Atlantic brant and other migratory birds as protected. The Biological Survey warns hunters to avoid these species and highlights recent declines in duck populations and the need for careful field observation.

Washington United States Biological Survey Nombeta

Cavalcade in Poor Showing at Narragansett Park

Cavalcade, the 32 year old 1994 champion, returned after 15 months with a satisfactory performance at Narragansett Park under George Woolf. Trainer Bob Smith plans a start in the Narragansett Special next Wednesday against Alfred Vanderbilt’s Discovery as Piccolo and Chancing also ran competitive races.

Pawtucket Bob Smith Narragansett Park Teanel Doze Sloan Alfred G. Vanderhilt deyeRr-ald Phil Hisher C. V. Whitney Piccolo W. At Jones Bastorr Brock

Amateur Ball Doubleheader at Concepcion Park Sunday

Amateur League action features Alamo Painters and McDonald Hatters set for a 1 29 p m Sunday twin bill at Concepcion Park. Last Monday Hatters beat La Poplar Tigers and Indégendeny Red Sox won 6 to 4. action continues with preparatory workouts and a Met league title tilt noted in a dense, error‑ridden recap.

Alamo Painters McDonald Hatters Concepcion Park Hatters la Poplar ‘Tigers Sid Red Sox

Wrestler Plummer Triumphs With Knee in Raw Bout

chaotic match report describes Plummer defeating Humberto after a wild sequence of flying fists and knees. OConnor, Sun Jennings, and White also win in rough prelims as Bashara dominates Elitch and O'Connor corners Jennings in a tense card marked by spilled tape, kneestrikes, and referee interruptions.

Plummer Plusiuner Juan Leagun Milo Steinborti Bilo White Mil Etp Ban O'Connor Boston Cairol Sun Jennings Oklahoma Indias Jennings Tdas Sam Ells Bashers Parker Mle Elitch Bashara Pat Reilly Bilteh Blien Baxhara Barhara Fang Salet

Cleveland Secures Pitcher Fischer From Buffalo

Buffalo International League reports send star left hander Carl Pischr to Cleveland after a shutout in the league semi final playoff. Pischr, who has 43 wins and 2 losses since June, previously pitched for Washington Detroit and the Chicago White Sox.

Cleveland Fischer Bufpalo Carl Pischr Buffalo

East Texas League Adds St Paul Players

St Paul officials announced the purchase of Walter Paschal a second baseman and Ralph Pate a pitcher from Longview of the East Texas league. Paschal batted 330 this year with 18 wins and 13 losses and 180 strikeouts Pale pitched rights?er, won 18? and struck out 180 in the season.

St. Paul Walter Seeger

National Rifle Matches Conclude—Scores Tally at Camp Perry

At Camp Perry Ohio the final stage of the national individual smallbore match ended with high scorers. Henry J Adams from San Diego and others from Fort Jefferson and Washington posted 194 of 200 as 1854 entrants competed across 100 200 and 300 and 600 yard stages. The big team match opens Friday with shooters breaking camp.

Camp Perry Ohio Henry J. Adams San Diego Call Hency F. Tretse Fort Jeffferson Raymond D. Chan U. S. Maine Corps Washingeton D. C Dillwiddle Michigan National Guard Frederck J. Pauch U. S. Infantry Somervile Cnet Binall Pventa

Walters Emery Marks Self Off List In Golf Championship

Walter Emery of Oklahoma City won a dramatic opening round at Garden City links as top players including Yates and Munger faced injuries. Walker Cup contenders Emery and White led a crowded field with notable names like Yates, Goodman, and Evans advancing amid a string of setbacks and surprise pairings.

Garden City Walter Emery Okahoma City Bulldog Lawson Little Charlie Yates Atlants Walker Clip Soccoll Weidenfeld Ed White Walker Capper Tral Mhyour Jefs Bweetser Johnny Lehman Chicago Rudy Knépper New York Frannis Ouiniet Srosktlne Mass Frank Strainel Brooklyn Emery Hector Thomson Fred Chick Evans Johnny Flacher Cheinnut Randy Somerville Rodney Biles Otyaha William Tweddel Albert Jacotty Campbell Seattle Reynolds Dallas George JT Outlap Yates Tommy Goodwitt T. 3 Skilley Noyes Eddie Held Jock McLean

Joe Finck Stars in Polo Victory at Brackenridge Park

Joe Finck scored the winning goal in a Nye chukker polo match as the San Antonio Preebeoters, led by Howard Martingale and with riders Liewt Suddutti MOF Arnett and Pick, defeated San Anton's Polo Club at Brackenridge park. Hugh Fitzsimmons Semp Russ Lee Downs and O. G. Benhany played for the club. Matt Palmer refereed Geely Smith officiated. Wee spectator noted. next match slated Sunday at Stackenridge park.

Joe Finck 4Apala San Antonio Stackenridge Park

Baltimore and Buffalo Triumph in Semi Finals

In Rochester Baltimore Orioles edged Rochester Red Wings 4 to 2 in ten innings to take the opener of the best four out of seven International League playoffs. In Buffalo the Bisons defeated the Newark Bears 6 to 6 in the first game of the Governors’ Cup semi finals as starter Placher allowed seven hits.

Rochester Baltimore Orloles Autoria Rochester Red Wingy Buffalo Buffalo Bisons Newark Bears Peveneters genrescHt Placher

Central and Edison Meet Bears Football Schedule Preview

Central and Edison clash in a season preview with Ward leading the squad and captain Charles Draw at fullback. Key backs Sloute Holek and Du Bose expected to shine while end men Morris Barefield Jacoby Ray Hall anchor the line as Edison plots away games on the 1836 schedule featuring Central Catholic Luling Kerryville and Texas Military Institute among others.

Toe Ward Billson Kanine Mike Williamsay Edisay Bears Eagle Field Brackenridge Charles Draw Tom McQuillan Kerryttle Texas Miliary Institue Eylison Octutier Alamo Heights New Braunfels Edison Lander Techfield Ben Marcos Exttson Laredo

Barbers Hill Against Thompson Eyes Houston Fest Title

Houston September 10 01 Thompsons Gulf Orgirs face tense semi pro state tourney clash as Thompson clinches finals by beating Grand Prize four hit effort by Tommy Harr iatt Barbers Hill idle but guaranteed final spot with five straight wins. If Barbers Hill wins Thursday they claim title. Thompson must win doubleheader after Oilers loss to Barbers Hill 13 1.

Houston Te Sarkers HI Gushers Thompsons Gulf Origrs Thompson Tommy Harriatt Barbers Hill Fie Oilers Barhers Hill

English sweep looms in U S tennis meet at Forest Hills

At Forest Hills New York on September 10 experts fear England will take both the men’s and women’s singles titles. Fred Perry and Gussy Slammers lead British challengers as American hopes, led by Gussie Reegener and Dorothy Bundy, face strong opposition in the quarterfinals and semifinals.

Forest Hills N.Y U. S Wablen England Fred. Perey Pretty Kuthering Migs Brammerg Hele Hutt Dacols Miss Jacobs Eage Gussie Raegener San Francisco Rvei Miss Slammers Haz Miss. Jacobs Carolin Babcock Los Angeles Slay Dorothy May Sutton Bundy Helen Pedersen Stamford Conn Miss. Bunedy Jer Stock Sarah Palfrey Fabyanly Jacobs-Reegener Bundy Jodss Don Budge John McDiarmid Gregory Mangin Franke Parkner

Kellam Selected Proxy Leader in South West Texas Officials

Kellam LiMlid Kellam, city high school athletic director, is named proxy of grid officials for the Southwest Texas Football Officials Association. Frank Bridges Jr. of BL Mary’s becomes president. Joe Ward succeeds Martin as vice president. Earle English stays as secretary treasurer. Members late on dues face mailing delays.

LiMlid Kellam Weednesday Nent Frank Bridges Jr BL Mary's Texas Ax~ Sociation Joe Ward Ryeing Martin Earle English Gunter Hotel

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