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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1936
Page
10
In a Harlandale Arenvas Pass High School clash at Eagleflelt Saturday the Otklaly captains spoke for Biseam. Coach W. J. Heary of Aransas Vasa aims to showcase the trio Mathisen Robert and Erwin as key backs and end in a bold captain led feature mirroring Southern Methodist’s 35 era.
Aransas Pass High School prepares for a Saturday football clash with Harlandale Indians. Key players include A. J. Melan, out with a arm injury, and star Non Suman nursing a charity horse. Captaincy will be by Sweeney, with relief from the team’s standout leaders.
The Westmoorland Broncs travel to Georgetown Saturday night for a game against Southwestern University. Averaging about 165 pounds per man, they face a heavier opponent and will be undersized on the matchup.
Jefferson High Mustangs, long favored in district play, routed Houston 19 to 0 Friday night. They head toward Dalby Saturday to face Allanson High School, then prepare for the Centenniel exposition Sunday and an idle night here.
In Commerce on September 20 the East Texans defeated St Ed's 2 to 6 as Edward's offense struggled against a heavy rush. Montgomery led the Teachers offense with all three touchdowns while a punt return by Seitz set up one score in the third quarter.
Harry Pol of Dallas shot par in the qualifying rounds of the seventh annual Hamsc Scrabble country club invitation. A field of 125 entered as Jimmy McSionegi of Dallas made the championship flight with 76 while Ben Schimachey of Dallas failed to reach thetay bracket of 16 players. Todd faced Fels Hughes of Memphis in the next round. McGonaghl met Chastain Harris of Memphis, former Southern Amateur champion.
In a packed weekend gridiron slate, Alamo Heights rolled to a 25 to 0 victory as top programs like Santa Clara Stanford and Duke squared off elsewhere. Strong showings by Mississippi Tulane contenders and several regional matchups kept fans watching amid baseball and political buzz.
Abinn Heights Mules face Grissing US team Friday afternoon in a tense game. Howard field leads Abinn with strong defense as Griss drives, but the Mules push back, aiming to break the tie and win.
Rice from the Southwest Conference meets Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge tonight for a likely strong football game. The Texans eleven won last year 19 7 but will be without touchdown makers Wallace and McCanley who have graduated. Abe Mickat Irlyle threat star for S A is noted as heavier.
Dr Karl Sarpolla accepts promoter Barry Oothan's offer to wrestle Ray Steele next Wednesday at Walkathon arena in the feature spot of three all star matches. Olt Kuss, the German boy, is billed to meet Milo Steinborn in a semi final.
Seattle September 26 An opening college football clash drew strong national interest as Washington Huskies hosted Minnesota Golden Gophers. Foggy smoke from a Montana hotel fire unsettled Minnesota a key factor as both teams prepared for a televised battle between top national contenders.
Berkeley Sept 26. William Coan West a 41 year old Indian in line for Cal football this season was declared physically unable to compete for at least a month by Dr Willem Deneld California staff physician West suffers from a lateral ligament injury of the knee and remains on the shelf for the time being
Art Hughes led the Mules with a fractured hand while Abel Gonzales served as primary ball carrier as they dominated the Pirates on both sides of the line. Linton scored late but failed to threaten in a lopsided game with key players Sinton Alamo Wedel Ranintali Taliaieron and Oren Battle among the lineup.
Shelby high school coach William Query faced Willard, led by his twin brother Jasid Query, in a 13–13 tie. Notable Willard players Drag and Clarence Tanner contributed as the Antler pair, while both teams pressed for a decisive finish as spectators left satisfied.
Fragmented report lists multiple boxers with unclear spellings and counts of knockdowns. Names include lenrie cdse and Pldio Hocevar amid a chaotic, partial results snippet with several illegible entries and stray numbers.
Houston judge declares the downtown race betting office operated by Ep som Downs officials and the operator violates the law. The opening day of the hil treeting at Ep som Downs saw the downtown venue closed. Police had launched a drive against gambling and liquor violations, with undercover officers and several arrests for illegal liquor sales.
Cincinnati hosts two daily flag race games against Sh Louth en York ivewn, with limited details on venues and times. The brief notes two games in the slate, highlighting league play and city matchups.
American League action shown with New York losing to Philadelphia five to four and St Louis beating Cleveland six to four while Washington and Teston posted separate results. Only scheduled games noted with limited details on pitchers and venues.
Incomplete list of upcoming games shows Boston at Philadelphia and Brooklyn at New Pittsburgh, Indiana at Chicago on Saturday with similar pairings on Sunday. Also mentions St Louis at Chicago and Cleveland in betting lines amid garbled team names and locations.
A jumbled baseball recap notes Luke Ayoling of the White Sox and Tulsoncer of the Tigers leading a tight late season push. Indiana players and others chase top batting averages as standings tighten and nearly all teams battle for the lead with two games left in the period.
In Newark readers report a chaotic wrestling scene with Over 50,060 San Antonians drawn to a weekly event dubbed the Big Sunday Light. The notice cites Associated Preye Veera Ill-Freddie King Chicaza and George Langer amid confusing references to ads and results.
The race in both leagues tightens as the Giants and Yankees secure wins while contenders in the NL and AL battle for division spots. Reds beat Cardinals 4-2, Cubs and Pirates in tight fights, Senators move up with a 9-3 rout of the Red Sox, Tigers and White Sox press for second and third.
South San Antonio elven quarterback Leon Donahoe sparked a 6-1 season opener win over Jourdan to cap a 3 60-yard runback and early touchdown after interception. South San Antonio elven varsity posted its first game of the season.
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