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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1932

Page

4

Hawks and Indians in free exhibition clash report

Robby calm about weak hitting as San Antonio Indians defeat the Texas Chiropractic Hawks 7 to 6 in a short exhibition. Tex White worked eight walks for the Hawks while Len Nein collected four hits including a triple. Charley Gooch played third and Robby shuffled pitchers including Joe Vance and Bob House as mutual enthusiasm masked uneven hitting and notable fielding feats by Koch in left. Hawks visit New Braunfels Tigers Sunday. Indians meet Alamo Lettermen Saturday at 2:30 followed by Beeville Sunday with 34 and 30 cent admissions to cover travel.

Dan Ascallpark Claude Robert- Goil Tanager San Antonio Indians Texas Chiropractic College Hawks San Antonio Angular Tex" White Len Nein Mr. White Tex Robby Hawks Eddie All Francis Sanders Ray Flaskamper Kansas City Gap Crossley Charley Gooch Birmingham Lis Eves Charley Capetl Gooch Washington Bub Joe Vance Joe Bob House Walter News White Koch Najo Beses New Braunfels Tigers New Braunfels Indians Alamo Lettermen Beeville Club Beeville Proiay

Unclear OCR Boxing Result Snippet Reflected in Text

Fragmented and garbled lines show partial names and terms like box, rounds, and scores. Readable bits include scattered names and possible event references, but no coherent outcome or participant list to confirm a result.

Yesterday's Explanations on Self-Imposed Tortures in Believe It Or Not

The piece discusses self inflicted punishments in the Believe It or Not series including Agostya who held his arm aloft for 20 years and nails grew through his palm. It notes aggadic beliefs and superstitions as causes. It includes a digression on specific gravity of aluminum and a contact for letters to Mr. Ainley.

Bindu Agostya Agoplya Tf Shick Soroeone Ainley

Abernathy Hunter Aims to Catch Timber Wolves in Oklahoma Fight

Col. Jack Abernathy, famed for law and order in Oklahoma, claims he can catch a Rocky Mountain timber wolf with bare hands. The discussion centers on whether human strength and speed can overcome the wolf’s natural power, with Abernathy pledging to attempt catching three big timber wolves barehanded if invited.

Chatre Col Jack Abernathy Oklahoma Y Abernathy Skell M Rocky Mountain Onli Toral

See's Check Made Good despite Ban Stands

Leon Ser, manager of Primo Carneba, paid a $140 check to settle a dispute but remains suspended by the National Boxing Association. The federation cited insufficient funds, while General John Ve Clinnin, president of the S.A., directed the committee to take action.

Bbigagg Leon Ser Primo Carneba Alsio National Boxing Assoc Dation Berwag Federation John Ve Clinnin Ie S.A Cmityiin Seelman

Rice Track Champs Open Against T C U

Rice track champs begin 1992 season with a Southwest conference meet against Texas Christian University. Dallas doubles from (two teams) and Houston/New Orleans couples reach semifinals in Southern AC UL tournament race action.

Rice T.C. Ue Houston Apyi Isllute Od Heck Ueld Texas Christian Unis

Close Battle in Swim Meet at New Haven

New York Athletic Club pressed Los Angeles for unofficial national senior championships honors as record-breaking wins sparked elite performances in Yale pool. The NY quartet Holland Fissler Kojac Spence lowered world relay mark to 1 31 48. Spence shaved time off 40 record to 2 44. The relay cut the 220-yard breast stroke world mark in preliminaries and again in finals, with strong showings in the 400-yard relay and other events.

New Haven Colin New York Athletic Club Los Angeles A. G New York Leonard Spence Riutgers Prep Schoo Her Nile

German Keeps His World Cue Honors in New York

In New York on April 2, Albert Poensgen of Germany retained the world cue title after a playoff win over Gustave V. Belgium, in a round robin event that extended to a decisive extra frame. Poensgen defeated Van Holk 40 to 180 in the playoff, finishing with seven victories and one defeat to claim the championship.

New York Albert Germany Gustave Welgium van Holk Ania

Marjories Meeting in Indoor Net Final

Miss Marjoris Morrill seeded Nu Lin Ghe national indoor women's Lonmin tournament faces defending champion Miss Marjorie Aachs in the final lineup. Morrill won 61 62 over Miss Virginia Rico in semi finals. Mina Baths defeated Minnnn Dal Frey to reach the final.

Marjories Brookline Max Marjoris Morrill Lin Jitoad Marjorie Aachs Marrit Virginia Rico Mina Baths Mian Minnnn Dalfrey Bef

Berg Outboxes Fuller, Gets Only Draw in New York

In Madison Square Garden a Berg Fuller bout ended in a disputed draw amid boos and referee questions. Denning voted for Berg though his score didn’t count. Lynch and Monror judged a draw. Berg landed a low blow in the fifth that paralyzed Fuller's right leg briefly. boxers' opinions differed on the result.

ED Frayne Universal Sertine Rports New York Jackin Berg-Sanuoy Fuller Madison Square Garden Lvence Jack Denning Mr. Denning Denning Berg Hasue Charlie Lynch Marty Monror Fuller Victin Tony Canzoneri Canzoneri Sol Cold Ul Fuller Dan Carroll Fuller Budge al Berg Elven & Hand Jett Puller

Maple Leafs Aim to Reach Stanley Cup Final in Montreal Clash

Toronto hosts Montreal in the semi final third game as they chase a spot in the Stanley Cup finals against the New York Rangers. The teams are even after Thursday's 1-1 draw in Montreal. Duluth beat Kansas City 2-1 to enter the American League playoff against Chicago, with 4300 on hand for last night's game.

Toronto Toronto Maple Leafs Montreal Marions New York Rangers Montreal Duluth Minn Kansas City Chicago Shamrocke

Brownwood Grid Star Dies in Crash

Brownwood Texas April 2 Chester Thomas 17 Brownwood High School football star died after an auto crash with a horse drawn cart on the highway south of Brownwood. Four other youths injured including W T Marrs George Days Luther Crawford Clyde Tend, cart driver Jobort Baker. Thomas was son of Mr and Mrs W S Thomas.

Brownwood Texas Chester ‘Thomas Brownwood Igh Brownwwood Thomas Dind Nospital W. T. Marrs George Days Luther Crawford Clyde Jobort Baker Dairyman Baker Young Thomas Thomas

Mrs Wilson Tops Tourney Golfers

Mrs J Lee Wilson led the Brackenridge course field in a weekly handicap event of the Antonia Women’s Golf Association. She posted both low net and gross scores on Friday, clocking a 14 handicap triumph and a strong overall score as challengers fell behind.

Brackenridge Park J. Lee Wilson Alona Abney Sean Cenmitvelthy Johieh

April Fool Fun Spurs Track Squad Incident

In Abilene Texas on April 2 uF the Abstave High School track team was absent from the San Angelo invitation meet after April Fools antics. Several members arrived in hobo clothes prompting officials to send them home to change. After leaving school they declared a holiday and were dismissed from the squad. The squad lacked enough players to field a team for the meet.

Abilene Texas Abstave High School Brick Fram San Angelo Equod Authori Mes

City League Opens April 9 in San Antonio

Poor teams will open the City League on April 9 with major league style play. The loop organizers held a meeting Friday night and a follow up session is set for Wednesday at the Navarra club. Teams include Navarro club, Texas Chiropractic College, Missouri Pacific, and the Sixty-eighth Squadron Kelly Field. Games will be Saturdays at Tech field and Sundays at Booster Park in South San Antonio.

Tech Sield Fred Mary Ioop Navarra Navarro Club Texas Chiropractic College Missouri Pacific Kelly Field Tech Field Booster Park San Antonio

Rice Baylor Win as Favorites Open Southwest Baseball Race

Rice Institute and Baylor opened the Southwest Conference race as favorites with opening day victories. Rice defeated Texas Christian University 3 1 in Hoboken style pitching by Klaerner, while Baylor shut out Texas A&M 18 6 in Waco behind Raymond Alford. Ken Lee spun a sparkling defensive double play to end the ninth. Dan Richardson collected a hit for Rice. Saturday features TCU at Baylor in Waco and Rice at Texas.

Rice Institute Haylor T.G. U Klaerner Frederioxeburg Rice Frogs Hovetan Raymond Alford Baylor Bears Mustangs Waco Hklaerner Ken Lee Lee Myers Owls Alford Abe Bruins Osborne Wright Dan Richardson Clarkenridge Baturdey T. GC. U Waes Ageles College Station

Galveston Bucco buy Hungling catcher from Browns

Galveston Buccaneers announce the purchase of catcher Bud Hungling formerly with the St. Louis Browns. Hungling is due to report tomorrow from Hot Springs Arkansas. The Buccaneers play the Houston Buffs today and tomorrow in Houston. Ryva beat the Fratts 11 to 5 yesterday.

Galveston Hungling Buccaneer Bud Hungling St. Louis Browns Wichits Hot Springs Ark Bucs Houston Buffalors Houston Ryva Fratts

Yankees edge Barons in two extra wild pitches

The New York Yankees opened a two game series in Memphis and edged the Birmingham Barons 5 to 4 on a ninth inning rally aided by two wild pitches. The Yankees included three former Birmingham players Chap man Byrd and Andrews in the lineup.

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Willard Barred From Illinois Boxing Ring

CHICAGO AP Willis Willard former heavyweight champion will not be allowed to engage in bouts in Illinois. The state athletic commission announced today Willard is 44 under the Illinois rule no license to box older than 38 without special permission.

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Intra-mural Ball Starts At Marys University

Intra-mural indoor baseball opened the year at Marys University with the Junior-Senior team beating the Sophomores 4 to 2 and the Frosh Engineers defeating Healdentx 15 to 4. Jed Barnes and Dailey led with four hits in the opening games.

Mary's University Barnes Williams Jed Sophs C. Dailey Frosh Engineers Healdentx Sheridan Pape H. Jambets Frosh Heiter Obripthi Owe Fartac

Dark Toad Wins Big Desert Derby In Folly of Fame

Dark Toad outsprinted rivals in the big desert derby at Falm Springs with Paxicah the entrant from a loan hire concern finishing first among outsiders. El Mira dor, backed by Poe Fladwed, placed second while Sure Hot, tied to actor George Hancrof, finished third as Governor James Ralph of California presided over the silver cup presentation.

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Chuck Burns Knockout Victim in Akron Bout

Chuck Burns, an aged San Antonio fighter nicknamed the Locker, returned after a car accident to meet Gorilla Jon in Akron Ohio. The middleweight title challenger was knocked out in the first round, suffering a broken hand from the accident but planning more bouts as recovery continues.

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Callahan Starts Comeback With Victory in Hollywood

HOLLYWOOD April 7. Mushy Callahan, former world junior welterweight champion, began a comeback with a 10 round win over New Orleans boxer Ralph Chong at Hollywood Legion Stadium. Callahan took six rounds, but faded in the middle rounds and showed nervy breathing late.

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Oklahoma Coach’s Selection Delayed

Oklahoma University postpones naming a new football coach as the search committee reviews multiple applications. The athletic council had previously referred candidates to a committee for selection, with no date set for its consideration.

Nommon APM University of Oklahoma Getdteen Shopefuls Pining le Adrian Lindsey Scour Athletic Council

Dittlinger Millers Triumph In Friday Night Basketball

Dittlinger Millers defeated Toepperweins 7-5 at Ban Perro Park in a high scoring Friday game. The Millers showcased strong offense with eight HR-like hits and solid baserunning led by Stobikeurer. Navy coach Curlist named captain Devin Dixon for the Texas squad as Dixon was elected captain of the Texnd A. myth 1 Gaakelball agit.

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