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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1936

Page

2

Tulsa Oilers edge Steers to claim Texas League title

Tulsa shut out the Dallas Steers 3 to 0 to seize the Texas League championship in a decisive game. Oiler pitchers held Steers to minimal hits while Tulsa's offense produced runs in the first and eighth innings, with Howell delivering key doubles and scored runs following errors. Vic Frazier was tabbed to pitch tonight for Dallas, with Kimball or Milstead to start for Tulsa.

Dallas Tulsa Firpo Merberry Justant Gingle McManus Doncaster Patchett Howell Crawford Mentatus Janksta Roller Touby Jackson Liatr Bhus Cobh Zeot Pounder Te- Yar Harvey Vic Frazier Steers Newell Kimball George Milstead Oilers

Unclear sports recap with many garbled names

A damaged box score fragment lists players and positions with numerous misreads such as dates, team names, and umpire notes. It mentions a double play sequence, base runners, and fielding positions, but the text is largely indecipherable.

Bowling Merchants Tenpin League Scores and Participants

Bowling merchants league results list players and scores across multiple teams including Richbank's Ebve booren Richbooks Huafier 10 SiG A Rodtenmieth 203-513 Trebor 346453 and Palmer Sehees Triety. Highlights show Pickard's Place winning final pair scores for Milem Chevrolet Symone Grimsinger Marquardt Hotten alein and Henry with various handicaps and totals across divisions.

Merchants Tenpin League George Prior Ehul Oul Richbank Ebve Booren Richbooks Huafier Rodtenmieth Trebor Marauarde Palmer Sehees Wilson Prior LaBroche Simon Lotny Pickard Fcors Chevrolet Grimsinger Marquardt Hottenalein Henry Brewer Mane Stitchell Borden

Highest coastal peak in New York City at 420 feet

Staten Island's Toad Hill rises 420 feet from Bighmony Road, the city's highest natural land elevation and the southernmost point on the Atlantic coast south of Maine. The fragment mentions Vanderbilts and Moravian center as local references amid garbled text about replies to questions.

Maine Staten Island New York Atlantic Coast New Dorpang

Central Loses Javelin as Tivvy Team Triumphs

Sept 26 Vernon Hilliard led Antlers with 19 points but Central Catholic High School of San Antonio fell 26 0. Tivvy’s backfield standout intercepted a pass and returned it 35 yards for a TD, with another short score and a successful pass for two points. Morales stood out for Central, aided by Lawrence Lime and others as they were overwhelmed by Tivvy on their Alamo City visit.

Eberrvicle Corch Vernon Hilliard S Cenrral Catholic High School San Antonio Alamo City Tivy Rebalias

Milwaukee Brewers Open Series Victory Over Buffalo Birons

Milwaukee took the opener of the World Series with a 7 to 5 win over Buffalo as a late eighth inning rally boosted by key hits and solid pitching. Attendance reached about 31,000 despite inclement weather. Starting pitchers and bullpen used multiple arms in an effort to slow Buffalo’s offense.

Milwaukee Milwawker Umi Miwashee Brunners Bsce de Champiy Buffalo Birons Ahinie Brewers Battsin Miamitte Harris Jacobs Sewell Crouse Heving Bressreil Ead Brenzel

Howard Payne Stuns Bobcats in 44.9 Sprint Play

Howard Payne toppled the Bobcats with a 44.9 performance, as Marcus and local players scored touchdowns amid a high tempo drive. The Yellowjackets defense struggled, yielding a late lime plunge and a rough second half that sank the Bobcats to one of their worst defeats.

Ban Marcus Epa Prine Christian Whaeze Ray Nunnally Ronaie Mylier Uwe Ris

San Antonio Stars Enter Dallas Shootout Event

The Southwestern pistol and rifle club hosts a Saturday and Sunday shoot at Ohk Club range in Dallas. Liberty club pistol entrants Otto Hegemann Dov Nissen Diecut F. Densford Lieut. G. Langley Bilis McDougall Roy Risley and F. J. Maple, J. P. Barefet and E. R. Marlin compete in small bore. L. is Cline serves as range officer at $5.

San Antonio Dallas Antonio Liberty Club Otto Hegemannn Dov Nissen F. Densford Lieut. G. Langley Bilis McDougall Roy Risley F. 3. Maple

Tech Barely Nips Brahmas in Last Minute Drive

A rattled Texas Tech squad edges Kingsville Brahmas 12 to 5 after a tense fourth quarter. Key plays by Ro T and Michel, with O'Donnell and Ning Del helping, kept Tech in the hunt as penalties slowed the visitors. Kingsville fought back late but couldn’t overturn the deficit.

Ro T Michel Tech Kings Prigay Nile Frankie O'Donnel Ning del- Ergo Kingsville Lanzaefter Dresch Bulls End Ralnvelt Calloway O'Donnell Herman Dyeech Delgado Duran Slapley Freisen Hetty Dracey Wile Lavine Texank Techni Mowne Lite Holt Kingsville Fietene Paver W. Plares Davenport Lata O'Dea Teeh Gre Bry Blan Pakins Ivelle Kingeeiles Rudrinnen Goerner Turcotte Nichits Fiert Downe Tech Tle Vols Garde Mrvintoage Tech 297 Icirave Eralties Teel Garde Kingeville Ramplevert Hirlain Maral’ Winters reteveMlay Tr Martin Amoiens Wright Riley

Eagles Beat Houston Eleven In 18 to 0 Victory

Sam Houston high school hosts Brackenridge Eagles under Coach Manor Puckell. Tigers’ power and a strong line drive to a 18 to 0 win with Vernon Stipp disrupting plays and noted tackles A34. The report mixes game action with unrelated post war tax figures and errors in OCR.

Houston Sam Houston High Manor Puckell Brickenridge Eagles Alamo City Gers Thomas Jefferson San Antonio MD Duggan Husky Ihe Brackenridge Joe Wellborn

$50,000 Speedboat Destroyed by Fire at Drift River

DETROIT Sept 26 An unclear origin fire razed the $50,000 experimental hydrofoil speedboat owned by Robert Evans, destroying the craft and four other racing boats in the blaze. Evans hoped to surpass Gar Wood’s 124.8 mph record. The incident followed the broader news of labor and price shifts as markets noted temporary price fluctuations after tax rulings and federal measures.

Insi Drévolt Priday Robert Evans Gar Wood Alocaust BUERE Supreme Court Bureau of Labor Statistics

New Colorado Dam Bid Opening Set

Officials announced today bids on the Briarshall Ford dam project estimated at 10 million dollars. The Colorado River Authority plans construction about 23 miles above Austin, part of a flood control irrigation and power program. The dam will form a highway access as part of the river project.

Colorado Dam Austin Colorado River Authority

Governors and Guests at Vallás Celebration Fete

Sept 25 event honors dignitaries with a Texas Centennial program. The page lists results from multiple games and exhibitions including Wert Teaan Teachtrn 17, Cexay Mines 7, Daniel Pricer 2, and other athletic and cultural entries.

Mra McNutt Fete Vallas Joriny Okdaloma

Midnight Star Wins Stake at Dallas amid five gaited event

Dallas September reports the LeRue Hour stables of Miss Amy Freeman of San Antonio won a $500 stake at the Texas Centen high charity horse show. Mid Might Star, with Trainer Frank Meathman, placed in five gaited geldings while Clipper, Marietta King and America's Elay followed in other stakes. Multiple horse classes and exhibits were listed with jockeys including H. S. Bryant and riders from Oklahoma City and Fort Worth.

Dallas Amy Freeman San Antonio Mid- Might Star Frank Meathman Ctass Nina Clipper Mary Gwindlers Wes E. W. Brown Jr Orange Eb, W. Brown Br Y Marietta King Miss Biers Oklahoma City America Elay Oakland Stock Farm Fort Worth Captain Blood Campbell Sewall Houston Nt Pegey Purnell Mary Gwin_Fiers H. S. Bryant Dolly Marshall Stables Beaumont EW. Brown, Jr Carl Fedtno Orane Relitrook Stables Ban Ditsy Celif Atod Belle DeLuxe San Antonia Speae Palye May Jfatr Plekfatr George Hy" Peateg Sewhurst Cornelia and Eithrasia George J. Ponksand Mark Posk Roompark Belle Aroompark Bean B. B. Tucker Fort Glad Wren Farm Jerry Burnett Dalles Belle de- Luce Amy Kreemai Adc Lond Detlas Tingle Bella Mr and Mira ZW. Brown Jr Jeanette Gey Mary Gwyn Flore Murray Dare Murray C. Selle Lonaview Anita Gravure Artistic Rose Glad. Acres Farm Mica Cleo Géorge Silver Streak Robert’ D. Hudson Tulsa Modern Times T. K Sinutona Farm Tylez Roadsters Lee D. Hughes Jack Sulelisgn Mearlon Gypsy Flower Mureau & Selle Mary’ Ginn Figes

Oklahoma Aggies Edge Oklahoma City In Football Thriller

Oklahoma City University and Oklahoma A. and M. pulled a rough gridiron clash before 6500 fans. Gold bugs sparked a fourth quarter drive to overcome a 9-6 deficit and win.

Oklahoma Aggies Oklahoma City Oklahoma City University Goldbugs Cowboy Oxlehoma A M. College

College Football Roundup From Lew Orleansy 33 Spring

A garbled results list lists numerous college teams and scores including Hiawassee College, New Pawer State, Loyola, Redlands, Wisconsin, Drake, Grinnell, Rockhurst, Murray, Oklahoma, and many others. The fragment catalogues varied games and outcomes with frequent misspellings and misreads, preserving names and approximate scores where legible.

Lew Orleansy Ankur Byieinghamgoatherh Maryville Hiawassee Collegs New Pawer State Holbro Superior Keene Jee Paul Mexico Ce College Gi Paneite Wyaresases City UN O Pealicue Aterophtatin Collegs Weelern Dean Wesleyan Warrenrburchie Aieeherson Bacone Oxte Loyola Angeles Redlands St. Beneslave Wisconary Brite Pair Et Thirsteurs Bial Achers Tinie Eal Southwesters Dlleade Normal Valley City Weacher Jamestown Oallexe Huron Ste Hemi South Pal

Women golfers conclude four day handicap meet

The four day handicap tournament of the Antonio Women’s Golf Association ends with Mrs. E R Hury named JOW gross scorer for the week. Mrs J L Wilton is runner up and Jedd Hor and E Brown Hed win JOW net honors. In second flight low gross goes to Mrs R F C Vance with runner up J C Goshrane. McAlpin and Dubboe tie for low net. Henderson posts low net for Friday’s medal round at Riverside. Roe wins gross honors. Next Friday at Willow Springs caps the season’s first weekly tourney as handicap ratings are set for the year.

Gal Antonio Women's Galf Association E.R. Hury J. L Wilton Jedd Hor E Brown Jow Net Scott R. F. C. Vance J.C. Goshrane McAlpin J. H.dubboe Rivers Side Course G. Hendricks Roe Wilow Springs

Edison Bows to Lockhart in Friday Night Loss

Edson could not salvage the game as Lockhart’s Lions scored twice in the first half, Beaty-to-Jones and a Zaleski-to-Healy pass setting the pace. Connor later punched in a third quarter TD as about 1,000 fans watched.

Edson Majurs Taxknac Lockhart Lions Beaty Jones Seow Zaleski Healy Bears Connor Kelson Routers Torkhard Ride B. Bowers Aictender Pare. Smith Bichania Verregh James Sti Fa Onaot St. Edward's Teteres Wopkins Austin Ed Oke Natsman

Lanier Wild Fails to Score as Laredo Ties

Laredo High and Lanier Voks from San Antonio played to a 0 to 0 tie in the second Friday night game. Lanier dominated the backfield with multiple players highlighted but could not push across. First downs favored Lanier 16 to 2 while passer completion favored Lanier with four completions to zero for Laredo.

Lanier Rana Wild Laredo Laredo High Lanier Voks San Antonio Voks Myers Hettancourt Canamer Laredo A Achoa Richter E. Ochoa Stith Nicholss F. Ochenre Wecker Helns Grundah Purnachtti Lanier Rodriguez K Flarrevilos R. Gueerero J. Gonales Rulfore H. Gonzalesen Kelly J.e W. Cananise Beitan- Sour Gonzales Félan Lanier Laredo P Levendecker Minges Crockett Fierros Nickerson Lanter Romero Gonzalez

Alamo Ball Teams to Meet in Brackenridge Park

Baseball game set Sunday at Brackenridge Polo Field at 4 PM between Alamo Ball Teams sponsored by Alfred Garcia of Electrics. Banquet for players to follow at 129 Columbus Street.

Alamo Brackenridge Polo Field Alfred Garcia The Electrics al Hia Phiyers Col- Lumbys Street

Pacific Southwest Tennis Semi Finals On Coast

The tenth annual Pacific Southwest tournament features Perry of England facing Shields and Budge of Oakland meeting Tiphall of Los Angeles in men’s singles semi finals. doubles action includes Budge with Gene Bako and Perry with Shields.

Los Angeles Fred Perry England Hollywood Francis Shields Donald Budge Oakland Jack Tiphall Allee Marbla America Carolin Habeas Miss Gracyn Wheeler Santa Btonica

Schreiner Backfield to Start as Hill Team Opens

Schreiner Institute Mountaineers under coach Gilstran prepare for season opener against North Texas Agricultural College at Tivy High School field under lights. Probable backfield starters include Cullen Barnets Ostrol Jones J.P. Hillard and Gerald Geiso with Gene Locke Bert Seilman among 15 named candidates. line includes Graves Ropers Mayeaur Gilis Dagweot Hartman Haraleon and others.

Teo Tevermen Cullen Barnets Beeville Ostrol Jones J.P. Hlllard Orange Fmous Behn Texak Gerald Geiso San Antonio Gene Locke Kerrville Bert Seilman Houstin Gilatrap Hoyt Graves Benumadat Tom Ropers Frenchy Mayeaur Bily Gilis Cameron Ted Dagweot Hongo Meare” Hartman Pampa Eein Haraleon Sherman Elkpto Holmes Norm Terns Aggles Taxus Sountry Son Mortis Conntest Bills

Rattlers Train Hard Ahead of Friday Game

San Diego September 2 Blemished copy reports the Rattlers under coach Frank Bridges drilling in a heavy spread formation for their upcoming Friday clash with the Marines. The session ran 3:30 to 6:00 pm and covered end runs and the Texans' playbook as Captain Lott of the Marines escorted the team near San Diego bay.

San Diego Bt. Mary's Rattlers Frank Bridges Marines Texans Rattles Suddey St. Mary's San Diego Bay Rattlers Lott Cozen Leatherneck Leathernecks Sh. Mary Hadman Koover High Burbank High Bay Antonio

Aileen Bennett to Marry Again in Royal Circle

London reports Aileen Bennett, formerly Eileen Bennett, set to wed Edmund Gwer Fegrey Whiteine in a high profile match of social and tennis circles. The couple’s nuptials follow Bennett’s earlier marriage to Whittingstall, whose divorce proceedings linked Marsh as co respondent and Windsor Lad’s trainer noted in press coverage. The tale ties royal presentations at Buckingham Palace in 1929 to Bennett’s status as a noted figure in sport and society. The narrative also references a U S national championship final loss to Helen Wils at Forest Bdl.

Aileen Bennett London Edmund Gwer Fegrey Whiteinefall Eileen Bannett Glednobie Werfortheon Mes Whittingrtall Marsh Buckingham Palace

Recreation Department League Bt Paul Nan EF at in 5 Wh Lit

Fragmentary OCR summary mentions Babee Enid Punchy Rew and names several participants and teams. It references a league event under NASLANDALE LEAGUE with multiple clubs and individuals listed in broken form. No clear outcomes or dates are readable.

Paul Nan Guy Waier Babee Enid Aed Alien Erenaate "Butisere Fartelle Chaclex Meus Fixpress PuMiiaNhe Co Tendours Furniture Dalley Clothiety Ion

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