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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1936

Page

5

Russell’s Race String Heads to Houston for Fall Meet

The Russell stable plans a Houston campaign with horses Mulstrode Sailor’s Gift Raymess and more. Raymond and Mela Russell split duties among handlers with Tom Done and Waldo Freeman overseeing preparation for Alamo Downs and Shempson Downs fall meetings beginning September 24, as owners eye debut performances and strong showings in Texas.

Raymond FR Mela Fussell Alamo Downs Thrs Antonc Ile Houston Shempson Downs Mulstrode Sixwee Howatt G Vate Promice Aldine Downs Sailor's Giit Gid Raymess Greesocktly Russells Raymond Mela Russell Tom Done Ge Rest Baineg Waldo Freanan

Beavers Wind Up as Leaders in Baseball Standings

Beavers finish ahead of Seattle and Oakland as San Francisco reports a busy sequence of games. Portland earns $2500 for the league’s top club while Seals and Pirties suffer losses in a cluttered standings night. Oakland drops a doubleheader to Portland and San Francisco splits with Los Angeles, shaping a tight race as teams press for final positions.

San Francisco Portland Beavers Seattle Gqaklauel San Diego Emeryville Portlang San Francesco Seals Herman Piltet Oakland Sin Frankds Bissions Los Angeles Eeraphs Reds Joft

Country Club Swim Champions Crowned at San Garonne Meet

Country Club swimmers crowned champions at the San Antonio event with George winning fireplace trophies. Syndy Calvert took second in the girls division as Bob Smith and Martin Rice tied for third. Humphrey Price and Hill Smith tied for fourth. Marjorin Osborne placed second in girls, with Ange MicAl-Bit third and Margaret Snyder fourth. Diving exhibitions by Reyniona Saree and Dudley Stewart highlighted the afternoon.

San Garonne Bors Uroer Sier Mervin Rich Stuy Price Heh Muckler Fred Sears Weyard Dacstirsl Jennny Calvert George Briech Gus Garoria Aga Margaret Bileier Chis Cantine Crorze Anne Meelpig Joverd Fred Bristol Price J $ Celvert Bob Mickler Wryrd SE Osborne Margaret Mickler Mary Snytiew Patricia Malden Patsy Kuntz Bey Bab Smith Bo Smith Marceret Ante SeAlpin Ana

Weekend sports summary from a noisy 1960s page

Reads like a cluttered sports roundup listing numerous names and events. Mentions Alice Marble and Helen Faeybs in women’s play, Jimmy Thomson and John Cobb in men’s events, automobile speed figures, and several coastal or club tournaments with unclear results. Overall, a fragmented snapshot of multiple sports figures and contests without clear outcomes.

Torome Lawson Rolf Tide Rhonline Jimmy ‘Thomson Eleherskes John Cobb Britten Automobile Thiladelphia Margaret Orborne Jen Franses Zigenout Tempinton Monte Waterkuyy Ruthertard Devine Tesavy Inkes Berenson Tony See Dirre Elaeees Datersten Ae Boisis

Perry Again Pro Reports Perry Choosing Profession

Detroit with Mick Perry. Rumors spread he will turn pro after winning American singles championship. Perry declines speculation saying he ignores rumors and may turn professional at some point, though not now.

Detroit Mick Fred Perry Forest Rits Amayurn Ree Uitay Perry Tamay Imime

Cafemen Win on Home Run in Doubleheader Opener

The Barlandale Cafemen beat the San Antonio Depot 10 8 in the first game of a Sunday doubleheader at Air Drpal ark. Darkness stopped the second game with Depot ahead 3 0. Next Sunday the series resumes at Barlandale Held Ab 2 30 with 3000 in attendance.

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Pigeon Racing Race Results From Highland Park Meet

Rudy Linemeisters Black Devil won the second race of the year old wild series at Highland Park, covering a long distance. Entries from G. Vinck and others placed across the field with times and bird numbers noted, including Harbert Meyver, Dan Johnson, Taubert, and Tierney among participants. The rest of the results will be sent later from Heurlesia, Texas, with the shipments planned for Thursday.

Rudy Linemeisters Black Devil Secon Highland Park Piroon Clip Burclay Eastland G. Vinck Dan Johnsen Dan Johnzon BW. Taubert FL G. Zinsmeider Beterzen S J. Harwood So Havsoat Jola G Lovis Taubert Louis Tou Ernest Lenthols LeRoy Jack Tierney

Perry defeats Budge in exhibition singles tilt

San Francisco result details Perry of England beating Dan Budge of San Francisco in a United States tennis singles exhibition. Perry won the first set 6 4 and claimed the second 10 8 as Budge tired and struggled with Perry’s improved play and rapid net rushes.

Fred Perry United States Don Budge Forest Hills N.Y Newa Dan Budge San France Pred Peny England Sundaes Perry Sice Budge Tun Gest

Savage Cinch for Boat Cup victory at Lake McGreeney

Kenneth Savase dominated the Camp Steere Boat Cup with a strong series of firsts and a second place, finishing with a top score. Clarence Bison was runner-up with 4564 points as Janix Beavare led the women’s race and the Daske Brothers company trophy standings eyed for Sunday’s events.

Kenneth Savase Alamo Meting Lake Hie Daske Brothers Company Fuilowsag Sonny Newtns M Jacoson Fistan Newton Bispida Clarence Green Esse Crane Savage Lin Addy Reuter Bergin Savaee Sina Ty Baers Oy Perkins Ant Poppe Feo Watren Sevare Gite

College All Stars Turn Professional Dodgers Sign Four Players

Brooklyn report says the Bracklin Dodgers of the National Professional Football League signed four members of the all-star team that faced the Detroit Lions and New York Giants. Named are Dick Crapne from town tullack, Joe Manlacl from Ford ham, Wagner Jorgensen center from St Mary of Cahterals, and Jim Whatley tackle from Alabama.

Brooklyn Brackln Dodgers Menwels Siilch Detroit Lions New York Giants Dick Crapne University of Town Tullack Joe Manlacl Helfees Fordham Wagner Jorgensen St Mary of Cahterals Jim Whatley Albama

Junior Conference Plans Sessions Tuesday Meeting

An organization meeting of the Bexar County Dutter Conference was held at 7:30 Tuesday night at St Anthony's College to draft the coming season. Harlandale Alma Heights Cen a Catholic Texas Military State Edison Peacock and San Antonio Academy are expected to form teams in Clank A B and G divisions.

Bexar County St. Anthony's College Harlandale Alma Heights Cena Catholic Texas Military State Edison Peacock San Antonio Academy

Comebacks and Sports Echoes From A Far Flung Era

Harold Scherwitz profiles bold comebacks in sports from a 1983 Exstemn tournament to tennis star Alice Marbig returning after a long layoff. The piece blends grand claims, personal grit, and rival opinions, noting Marbig’s rise to near-peak form and comparisons to male players, amid broader athletic chatter and football nostalgia.

Yale Coach Optimistic: Few 'Ifs' Fret Pond

Yale head coach Pond, entering his third season, expressed cautious optimism about the 14 candidates for the football squad as they prepare to leave for training camp at Giles Ferry. He warned of possible make up exams and noted several lettermen and promising sophomores while outlining a tentative schedule and key players for the coming season.

Jack Chevigny University of ‘Yeads Gemla Austin Longhors Cheyleny Stan Chevigny Austin Mr. Chevleny New Haven Conn Raymond Wi Dilek Pond Yale Giles Ferry Frank Gallagher Platt Frechiren Neale Ivan Wil Hamsna Jerry Resco Kim Whitehead Pettiiant Aiockine Bob Trail Ducky Brnce Pong Larry Kelley Bob Carey Jaci Wright Fred Peterzon Fener Or Bildon Sophomorrards John Stavely Bi Dickens Ed Bec Ili Sewart Quarterhark CityFreak Charley Ewart AY Wilson Tony Mott Dase Colwell Colwell Dickens Ewart Frank Helles Shavely Wright

Junior Chamber Opens Tennis Meet at Bracken Tiger Park

The Junior Chamber of Commerce all members tennis tournament opened Sunday at Bracken Tiger Park courts. In singles, Bill Woolf beat R. Conrad 6-3 3-6 6-4, Pred Pylughanpl downed D. C. Pitts 8-3 6-3, and William J. Blythe defeated Henry Slavik 6-3 4-6 6-3. Conrad and Slavik took doubles from Woods and Pitts 6-4 9-5. The event aims to boost local competition and the Davis Cup ties.

Bracken Tige Park Chamber of Commerce Bill Woolf Con~rad Pred Pylughanpl D. C. Pitts Wiliam J. Blythe Henry Slavik Conrad Slavik Irom Woods Pitts Pitts Interst United States Mexico Holston San Antonio

Owens futilely seeking Okeh as amateur

New York reporters outline Jesse Owens plan to return to Cleveland for a hearing to restore amateur status and allow entry in the Guledonten games at Yankee Stadium next Thursday but indications suggest he will stay sidelined amid AAU rules. Reinstatement depends on proving no professional intent. Brundage and the foreign relations committee handle appeals. Even without Owens the meet features Olympic stars Glenn Cunningham Archie San Romani and Earle Meadows with additions George Varoff and others.

New York Jesse Owens Cleveland Yankee Stadium Buckeye Bullet Northwestern Ohio Association Tha Amateur Athletic Union Lowens N3s Dan Perris James A. Lee Ferrig Owens Pertis A.A. U Marty Forkins Sweden A. A U Avery Brundage Chicago A. U Brundage Europe Owers Glenn Cunningham Grae Yenzze Archie San Romani Mite Earle Meadows George Varoff

Capt Browne Leads Golf Medalist Qualifiers

The regional golf tournament opens with Browne posting top qualifying scores as Duncan Geldt course hosts. Women’s division leader Vance shoots 93 while Breer sits second with 73, and several cadet and officer competitors feature in the mixed field across championship flights.

Ligue R. J. Browne Atius Club Tournatment Duncan Geld Forean Service Len Wrowne Va Col Arnoli Krogsant Whailey Ve CB. Rouss Hayn P. Spivey John Charke Bert Schultz W. H. Haray Gol. Sonn Howard Howell Crank Dos Eliger Jamison Feagney Biler Genie P. Irchter Iris Horace Kenyon Ligut Vi Horloa Lode Wikjar Lobarus Yeager IteSor Cronan

Mrs Dormand to judge at Clarksdale dog show

Confirmation reports Edith C Anderson Dormand former San Antonio Kennel Club secretary will judge the toy group at the North Mississippi Kennel Club all breed dog show in Clarksdale October 12 and 13 Dr William Gates show chairman notes a large toy entry expected for Mrs Dormand and Mr Dormand will depart early in October via Dallas fair en route to the event They plan to visit Texas shows with a new Chihuahua en route to a championship Princess Fox daughter of the winter of the Chihuahua class at the 1036 Westchester show

San Antonio Edith C. (Anderson) Dormand North Mississippi Clarksdale Rss William Gates Dormand Dallas Texas Princess Fox

Alama Electrics Dominate New Berlin in Sunday Park Game

Alama Electrics defeated New Berlin Inlands 4-3 at Bracken Bridge Park Sunday. Arrevalos and Garcia each collected three hits to spark the offense, powering the win as Alama notches their fourth in the series.

NEW Berlin Alama Electrics Brackengifge Park Arrevalos Garcia Alama

Among the Bowlers and League Notes from Paterson

The clipping lists bowlers and scores, naming players like Jordan and Geimeinger, toward weekly standings and upcoming matches. It covers teams, venues, and weekly results with references to local courts and sponsor notes, plus end-of-week leadership and roster changes.

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