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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1936

Page

2

Perry and Miss Jacobs Vie for Titles at Forest Hills

The forest Hills matches set Perry and Miss Jacobs as top contenders for the national singles crowns. Perry faces Don Budge for the men’s title while Miss Jacobs meets Alice Marble as the women’s favorite pursues her third straight crown.

Forest Hills Helen Jeeds Frei Perry Miss Jacobs Alice Marble San Franco Perry Don Budge Wilmer Aliison

Walsh Doubts Perry's Grip on U.S. Championship

In Hills, Sep 12, Walsh reports Perry of England has just failed to dethrone American star Wilmer Allison as the U.S. tennis championship concedes another era. The piece notes Budge and Budge era contenders, with lingering doubt over Perry's chances and the likely repeat of last year's upset by Allison.

Tavis Forest Hills INS Admiral Salé Phi Frederick John Perry England General Perry West Prillery Bryan Bitsy Grint Walsh Flonshin Donald M. Budge Mr. Key Fort Mc Henry Perry Internat le Ln Wilmer Allison London

Golf favorites named for the Canadian Amateur Championship

New York betting officials name John Goodman Omebs and Albert Campbell Seattle as 8-1 favorites to win the Canadian Amateur Championship next week. Other top contenders include Americas Welter Cup team members Fischer Emery Yates and Reynolds Smith at 10-1, with Canadian and British players in the 15-1 and 30-1 brackets. Local golfer Frank Pate Little Rock joins qualifiers through regional spots for the national event.

Garden City B. C New York Betting Commissiones Tited States Golf Association John Goodman Omebs Albert Scotty Campbell Seattle Patrorns Goodiants Johnny Fischer Cincinnati Welter Emery Owahoma City Charles Yates Atlanta Reynolds Smith Dallas Ross Bandy" Somerville Canad Fred Haas New Orleans Somenske Heas Fischer Haase Smerville Mmany Somerville Gassien City Smita Picnér Gordon Peters Brith Walker Cop Jack McLean McLean Wundes Eadie Driggs Rudy Krapper Jess Sweetser Sweeter Haseen Hardity Givin Sextle Rock Art Wi-Frank Pate Little Reet Aisteiet Jimmy McGonnaill Dal-las Jack Tinnin Little Rock McGonagill Tinnin

Canada golf 2 man fight at Toronto final day

The Canadian Open golf championship narrows to a two man battle in Toronto as Lawson Lattle of San Francisco leads with a two round 67 58 22 and faces Paul Runyan of White Plains N Y who stands a shot at the title United States open champion and former PGA title holder Runyan trails by a few strokes with strong finishing power alongside a crowded field led by Watrous and Nerois.

Toronto United States Sud Canada Lawson Lattle San Francisco Suter White Plains X. Y Little Andrew Runyan Oltaca Tyke Tony Manero Greensboro N.C Bt UW AL Watrous Birmingham Mich

Wrestling results from the Anagelated meet prompt details

Wrestlers from Kansas and California compete in a tied or decisive event. Notable placers include Keverly from Lea Angeles and RYengson, with 220 and 248 pound divisions, and Lak Anmelen defeating Turk. The report lists several city, college, and state names with wins and pins among the lighter weight classes.

Fie North Penen Ice Cry Kanvas Coy George ‘Keverly Lea Angeles Salt Take City Bane Paharlan i Lak Anmelen Bri Lakh Kenda Ferenee Turk Halland Milweaubte

Rattler Roster Braces After Locke Injury Ahead of Don Game

Marys Rattlers face a setback as co captain Doug Locke dislocates a vertebra but is expected to return in time to lead the team against the San Francisco Dons in the season opener on September 20. A 27 man delegation sails Sunday for the trip, with backs including Locke Proyn Gipson Todd Moss and Roy among those traveling.

Vietare Mary's Rattlers Vivyas Pacific Doug Kocke Autestar Lake Rattlers San Francisco Dons Ratlers St. Mary's del Rio Mose Simms Playera Inchige Bill Irwin Johnny Heaton Cehters Warren Wyble Glyde Rush Wilmer

Bells Face Corpus Here In Sunday Doubleheader

Bell Furnituremen, city amateur champs, meet Corpus Christi Internationals at Van Daele Field in a Sunday doubleheader. First game starts at 2 o'clock.

Bell Furnituremen Corpus Christi Internationals Corpus Magnolas van Daele Field Saris

Seguin Unicorns Triumph 7-0 At New Braunfels

Seguin Unicorns defeat New Braunfels University corns 7 to 0 on Friday night after recovering a fumble on the 30 yard line in the second quarter. The Unicorns drove for the score as New Braunfels pressured the goal line late with a long pass, but Seguin held and added the decisive score on a fourth town smash.

NEW Braunfels Eeph Gooch FL. Carter Seguin Matadors Shelby Burt New Braunfels Unicorns Seguin Unicorns New Brauniels

Phillies Purchase Young from Indians OKC Trade

Det Young, second baseman for the Oklahoma City Texas league team, was sold outright to the Philadelphia National League club on Friday. In exchange, Stan Sperry, Philadelphia infielder, will be released to the Indians.

Phillies Young Indians Oklahoma City Det Young Philadelphia

Softball Games Highlight Local League and School Teams

Girls teams from San Antonio and Kennedy play at San Pedro Park, with Honeyhists and Shanton groups meeting. In Dallas, a basketball-like district recap notes a 2-1 score and upcoming Centennial event as part of ongoing league activity.

San Penro Tien Faitheran Sunisy Honey-hist Tee Cream Company San Antonio Kennedy Shanton Druge Bomersel Ugur Zon Oneyskiat Tion Honey-Kin

SCRIMMAGE REPORTS STEELERS? TEAM DOGFIGHTS AT SEASON START

Southwest coaches intensified drills as Texas squads held scrimmages ahead of the season. I B Hale at Texas Christian showed promise at left tackle while Texas prepared to face LSU on October 3. Baylor and Arkansas also staged signal work and mixed drills as squads seek starters for openings.

Texas Leo (Dutth University of Texas Chevigny Longhorn Steers Gates Louisiana State Morley Jennings Baylor Bears Bubb Gethind Beaumont Lloyd Russell Bruins Texas Aceles Doc Bitner Denton Dick Yitek Granger Owens Rogers Mart Fred Thomson University of Arkansas Razorbacks Jack Holt Robbie Martin Lloyd Montgomery

Marine corps team leads national rifle match after first tour

CAMP PERRY Ohio Sept The Marine corps team edged all rivals by 35 points after the first tour stage of the national rifle team match the fifth stage to finish today They posted 454 at 206 yards slow fire 482 at 200 yards rapid fire 478 at 300 yards kneeling fire and 405 at 600 yards slow fire for a total of 1900 The infantry team was second with 1865 points followed by the Coast Guard 1854 California civilian team No 1 1854 US eng teams 1050 and the next five including US cavalry 1244 Washington state civilians 138 Massachusetts national guard 1233 US Marine corps reserves 4923 and Toward civilians 1621

Camp Perry Ohio Marine Corps Marines U. S. Infantry U.S. Coast Board California U.S. Eng Sinedts Cavalry Washington State Maseachusetts National U. S. Marine Corps Reserves Towad

Ponca City Leads in League Playoff

Ponca City led Joplin two games to one in the Western Association playoff series as the teams prepared for the fourth game in Joplin tonight. Joplin won the third game 10 1, with Jones collecting 14 hits and three runs. Homans six runs included a homer. Praids held the Angels to limited scoring.

Ponca City O.ls Pahes City Joplin WWO Tesme Joplin Tox Jones Homan Angels Praids Falk

Texas Leaders Star in Nation Dallas Ras t Harshang

Readable text lists Dallas players with Frees Runs and Runs Batted In, plus home runs and bases. Mentions teams Dallas Houston San Antonio Beaumont Sap An Tulsa Oklahoma City and others with scattered numeric stats. Not all names clear. main entities include Dallas players Stroner Tauny Mesell and Mteoner, and Houston Cobb.

Thub Dallas Harshang Stroner Tauny Mesell Garens San Antonio Stowsolf Mos Bie- Coy Beaumont Stanton Sap Anworl Martin Houstnn Cobb Tulsa Mteon

Burnt Mills Riders Triumph In Hot Weather Clash

Wyoming Wildcats, weary from a cross country flight, lost 10 to 0 to Burnt Mills in Far Hills New Jersey. The contest served as a warm up for the big event between East and West scheduled Sunday.

Burnt Mills Far Hills N. J Sopl Wyoming Wildcats

S A Girls Lead San Antonio Dallas Softball Draft

San Antonio women Grace Williams and Billy Hill, stars of the Alamo Jewelers, were drafted by the Wichita Falls team Fully Red Jackets after San Antonio won the state title at Fort Worth. They head to Chicago for national tournaments starting Saturday, highlighting San Antonio contention.

San Antonio Tesun Chicago Wich- Ha

Dog racing halted as court fights loom in Dallas

The Dallas dog racing scene at Sportsman's Park is paused after a Supreme Court approval delays wagering and racing. Four men including Winfield Morton are jailed for contempt and later released on habeas corpus writs with $1000 bonds. Morton faces further hearings October 6 with six related cases pending in high courts debating legality of day wagering.

Austin Sportsman's Park Dallay Supreme Court Smoat Schmid Dallas Winfield Morten Rogall RB. Watkins Bng Watkins Hera Court of Criminal Appeals

Fight Results Mixed From New York to San Diego

In a bout list heavy with misprints, several fighters registered wins by points or knockouts across venues from New York to San Diego. Notable results include Frankie Wolfram knocked out in Winnipeg and Ford Smith toppled in Chicago, while Johnny Ramero dominated Art Taylor in San Diego, forcing a towel.

New York Cetesing Garcia Philippine Latanda Cleto Enrico Venturi Italy Orvillo Thouillard Windsor Ont iAlvo Snordh Fay Ab Toth Chicago Lei Rodak Frankie Wolfram Winnipeg Man San Francis Lee Savotdl St. Paul Ford Smith Kallapell Mont Hollywood Fete de Gras Wally Hally Alhambra Calif Allentown Nick Ravin Vom

Aqueduct Race Tops Day's Card at New York Tracks

Edgemere returns as favorite in the six and a half furlong feature for two-year-olds, while a strong field includes Fompoon and Rockwood among others. The Narragansett, Wickford, and Lincoln field stakes headline the diverse Aqueduct program with multiple notable horses and jockeys competing for $5,000 to $25,000 purses.

New York Aqueduct Edgemere Mia Ethel DB Action J. H. Louchhelm Inter Charles T. Flacher Matas Mrs. Dodge Sloane Cuga Miliedale Atable Eemar Stable

Livingston’s Single Only Hit Off Bob Harris

Opelo u s a s La Sept 12 Boo Harris Alexandria hurler allowed only one hit and after two out in the ninth as his team beat Opelousas 4 to 6 to win the Evangeline League pennant. Fist fights and umpire disputes marked the finale of the playoff series as Alexandria won four games to Opelousas three with Harris holding the Livingston to a single in the ninth and Harris walked six.

Opelousas Boo Harris Alexandria Alexandris Opelovras Alexanrra al J

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