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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1936

Page

8

Rattlers Substitutes in Midweek Grid Clash with Dons

Santa Barbara trip looms as Rattlers plan to face the San Francisco University Dons on September 19 at Pershing Field. Coach Bridges shifts to second-string for conditioning while Santa Barbara’s star Tsarle Stevens leads the athletic club. A crowd of up to 5,000-6,000 expected. radio broadcast by KABC.

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Casper to Assist Harris With Brones at Westmoorland College

Oberlin Casper and Gale Hina shop join Poothall Coach George Harris at Westmoorland College to share coaching duties. Harris notes Woody Casner, youngest Haylendale brother, enrolled at Westmoorland and plans no athletic activities.

Oberlin Casper Qormey Fatlan Gale

Polish Governor Sladkowski Faces Death Sentences Record

A historical note profiles Sladkowski, governor under King Stephen Batory, who allegedly read 409 revolutions and faced 600 death sentences. It claims Poland was a democracy then with an elected king and parliament, though details are unclear. The tale mentions an overcoat lined with warrants and a request for correspondence to Mr Ripley.

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St Marys U Officials Silent On Grid Rampus

Texas college grid turmoil widens as St Marys U officials refuse comment on charges and counter claims. Stanford assistant coach Winkelman accuses rival figures of verbal attacks while Mose Simms and Frank Bridges defend their programs. St Marys plans games against San Diego and a tour through the East and Midwest as they resume play next week.

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Dixiana Show Golfing Plans Highlight Horses Arrival

A fragmented report describes a Dixiana show with golf themes and horses arriving for an event in Fort Worth. It notes Poe, Binith Kiray, Jesse Fletcher, and a crowd of about 100 at a winter sports night. The Kentucky horses from Louisville, including Allen Adair, Might Flower, and Judas, are tied to the Centenary era preparations and a October show at Fort Worth.

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Gladewater Bears win in Shaughnessy playoff thriller

In Gladewater Texas on September 24 the Gladewater Bears beat the Tyler Trojans 2 to 1 in 11 innings. McDowell scored the winning run with one out in the eleventh and Mark's fly to right followed Dashiell's Tyler homer in the eighth to push the game to extras.

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Speedsters Go On Despite Accident At Salt Flats

In Utah at the Bonneville Salt Flats Babe Stapp relieved Ab Jenkins in the Jitters low. The Mormon Meteor escaped damage after a tire blew from a rock rim during a 160 mph run. Jenkins and Stapp averaged about 150 mph over four hours toward a 48 hour record, eyeing George Eyston’s 138.34 mph landmark set months earlier.

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Game Heads Meet in Dallas Oct 23

State game commission secretary Will J Tucker announced a joint meeting of Texas Louisiana Mississippi and Oklahoma commissions in Dallas on October 23 to discuss game and fish problems. San Antonio would be the concentration point for delegates attending the international game fishing and conservation commissions and American Fisheries Society convention in Mexico DFP next August. Tucker attended the conclave in Grand Rapids, Minnesota weeks ago. Allison and White Win

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Appociated Press Mat Results Report

Matt results limited by a garbled AP dispatch list multiple bouts across cities with several winners and defeats. Names include Costello Balho Guthrie Myslajek Pareily Hark and Hark, with locations Halifax Dallas Kansas City Chicago St. Louis Minneapolis and Seattle, though many details are unclear.

Dallas Billy Howards Kansas City

Steele Meets Daufa and Kuss in Glendale Wrestling Show

Promoter Hart Colman promotes a Walkathon wrestling card headlined by Ray Steele and Otto Kuss versus V. Daula and Lou Plummer in Glendale California. Main event features Tiger Daufe at 255 pounds and India’s Daula against Steele. two falls out of three, 30 minute time limit. Semifinal pairs Jita Steinborn and Jita Chnkstock in a 218 and 285 pound clash. Other bouts include Otto Russ at 75 pounds against Low Plummer. Axl Andersen to referee. action begins 8:30 PM.

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Women to Play Post Golf Links Thursday

The San Antonio Warem's Golf Association handicap tournament moves to Fort Sam Houston links at 10 AM Thursday. Thirty six entrants compete as Mrs. O B Roney posted low net 81 and Mrs. E R Hury high low gross 87 on Brackenridge Park opening day. riders are needed to carry results due to lack of caddies.

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Gehrig Power Key To Yankees In World Series Preview

New York Yankees and Giants prepare for the World Series opener on September 30. Gehrig’s big bat is the decisive edge in the infield battles, with the slugger’s clutch hits shaping the psychological tilt. Terry and Les trade barbs as Giants rely on steady defense to counter.

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Series batting stats cast Giants and Yankees in a tense clash

The fragmentary report compares Tony Lazzeri and Ike Gehrig with Giant hitters Whitehead and Jackson, noting Lazzeri’s .244 average and limited post season power while Whitehead, 25, and Jackson, a veteran, pace the field. It also contrasts Crosetti and Bartell in hitting, fielding, and streaks as the World Series era unfolds.

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Louis Louisesly Wins In Fifth Round Knockout

Philadelphia report states Joe Louis, the Brown Bomber, stopped Ettore in the fifth round before 40,497 fans at Philadelphia stadium. Louis improved to a comeback win, with plans for an active winter including New York and Madison Square Garden engagements. Louis earned 60,147.89 from the bout, Ettore 95,705.26, with total receipts around 215,279.80 and net 175,328.29.

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Louis Calls Al Ettore Tough Clean Opponent

Philadelphia report details a brisk dressing room exchange after a bout at Municipal Stadium. Louis praises Ettore's clean fighting style while Ettore reflects on the knockout and a close contest, with wife Mrs Ettore consoling him.

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