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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1932

Page

5

Big program for school athletes in city track events

Texas Military Institute Peatock Military Academy Thomas Jefferson Brackenridge and San Antonio Tech High Schools lead a broad track day as Bexar county and junior high carnivals run. Over 500 boys from eight San Antonio junior highs compete in classes A and B starting at 8 15, with district meet set for April 23 at San Marcos. Tech High sends star miler George Schram. Jefferson fields eight. T M I relies on Robert Granem as top all around scorer.

Texas Military’ Institute Peatock Military Academy Thomas Jefferson Brackenridge San Antonio Tech High Eaglefield San Antonio Mar- Inndate Alamo Heights Thomas Edison Bexar County Edison San Marcos Beaumont Tulane New Orleans Louisiana Peacock Io Hondo Brackcoritgenent Alvis Nunnery Ralph Miller Fred Sohn Tech High George Schram Miler Jefferson Schrimshher Koontz Crooks Caceres Studs Drain Laith Carnahan J. D. Miller Hin Robert Granem

Texas Camps Houston and Nearby Open Season with Texas League Pairings

Reports from multiple Texas cities outline opening games and pitching rosters for the season. Houston hosts Galveston in a night opener April 13 with Ovengros and Hanson slated for the mound. Fort Worth, Dallas, Wichita Falls, Beaumont, and other clubs announce rotations and matchups as the Texas league begins its schedule this spring.

Houston Galveston

Matmen to Help Negro Orphans Wresting BenefitShow

A wrestling card to raise funds for Negro orphans will be held April 1 at Douglas Auditorium. Promoter George Dilworth directs the event with Cyclone Carl facing Speedy Henderson and Oliver Johnson Jr meeting an opponent. The card also features other bouts as announced over KSA.

Douglas George Dilworth Cyclone Carl Zennle

Wrestling Result Highlights From Appointments and Matches

An assortment of results from various wrestlers and matches is listed, featuring names from Newark to New York, California to Minnesota. Notable bouts include two falls out of three where Elvin of Newark scored, and Poland Grandoviteh with second and third places, plus Kellia retaining middleweight title after a long two-hour bout. Additional draws and victories are noted for Hickory and other regional competitors.

Rulladelphu Greeos Elvin Newark Paloma Tos Ontonve Canada Frits Bley Bernmay George McLeod Bonten George Zahariee Tite Purdle Gala Hane Breinks Grandovite Rat Jack Wagner Brovifenre Puipelnied Bithara Lever Nashvile Tenn Lowell Mest Mace AL Mercia Hywal Alrateht Twiis Otinna Kay Birrle Glendale Goble Teddy Waters Albuquerque N. M Pet Meliariiry New York Drew Marie Dathy Solumnoy Ohio Bentatian Dal- Inu Tesn. Dre AL Morelli 205 Revere Ais

Proposed Cage Rule Changes by Basketball Coaches

Chicago April 2. National Association of Basketball Coaches members discussed speed up rules with six proposals, including a one bounce backcourt dribble, referee power to penalize stallers, end of half and game fouls, a nine balance backcourt hold rule, five second ball hold after grabbing, and out of bounds play start. Most changes aim to end stall and speed play. only the tipoff elimination was existing.

Chicago National Association of ‘Basketball Coaches Alize x Argo Howlog

Powerful Trojans Set to Crush Bears in Berkeley

In Berkeley on April 2, 41 USC track and field athletes, national collegiate champions, expected a commanding victory over Cal. The meet would unfold at Cal's new $250,000 stadium dedicated to Col. George Edwards, father of California athletics, as USC aimed to score 100-point plus margins.

Bears Berkeley Calif University of Southern California Pacific Coast University of California Trojans California Col George ©. Edwards California Athletien

Columbia Editor Reed Harris Expelled After Criticism

New York April 1 Columbia University student editor Reed Harris says Dean Herbert Hawkes expelled him after his articles on football and dining services. Harris, once editor of the Columbia, alleged authorities were “dis barked” by his reporting and claimed football was “semi professional.” A former team alleged threats followed his charges.

Columbia New York Reed Harris Columbia University Herbert TF. Hawkes Harris

Madigan Favored for Oregon Coach Job

SAN FRANCISCO April 2 Sip Madigan St Marys coach favored for the job of football boss at Oregon University after the retirement of Doctor Spears to Wisconsin. The report notes Madigan as the leading candidate amid the university's coaching search and restructuring.

Madigan Oregon San Francisco Sip” Madigan St Mary's Ore ‘Gon University Spears

Nichols Defends Light Heavy Title In Open Air Bout

Hugh Nichols of Mexia, world light heavyweight champion, defeated Cyclone Fox in a best two out of three falls at the Exposition arena Friday night. Fox won the second fall, while Nichols took the other two for the title. The show also featured semi finals and a controversial match involving Dude Chick and George Sauer, with promoters warning against unsafe tactics.

Jack Cameron George Sauer Alva Boggs Billy Love Ralph Hammonds Exposition Open Air Arena Hugh Nichols Mexia Cyclone Fox Dallas Fox Jack Callahan Lefty Graig Nichols Boston Callahan Feminite Tingelder Hughie Dude Chick Toletin George Saver San Antonio Jocal Fayarte Chick Saver George Les Pelffer Sauer Hammond Dude Billy Tove Coutsville Bugge Love Bully Boggs Gerty Graig Doc Jewell

Nine American speedboat racers enter New York regatta

Nine American speedboat crews, seven from outboard divisions, have entered the International regatta at Gardone in July. In May, Squadron 52 clashes with Squadron 46 in Randolph League. Squadron 52 meets Squadron 41 in a Randolph Field League game on Saturday after session at the Meld. The Squadron 7 team overwhelmed Headquarters Squadron 20 to 8, with batteries Headquarters Bonard Minnock Winn and Hughes, Squadron 53 White and Hackerty.

New York Gardone Randolph Sioan Bonard Minnock Winn and Hughes White and Hackerty

Houston Net Struggle in Semi Finals

Houston hosts the second annual Houston Invitation tennis tournament. Wilmer Allison of Austin seeded No 3 defeats Junior Coen 6 0 6 3 in singles. Lester Stoefen of California beats J Gilbert Hall to reach D finals. Frank Parker and George Dulling advance in juniors. Eugenie Sampson defeats Hudys Schil and Anna Mae Reichert beats Mrs Coyne in women’s singles.

Houston Wilmer Allison Austin Texas Jimmy Quick Dallas Junior Coen Kansas City Lester Stoeffen Galifornia Jake Hess Rice Institute J. Gilbert Hall New York Hrs Karl Kore Texas University Quirk Red” Thalheimer Hamyath Frankie Parker New Orleans Ellsworth Vines George Lott Thalheimer Allison Hall Kanirath Parker Coen Stoelffen Vines Lott Oc Bary Fred Royer Quick Lewis White Charles Blaan Austen Hell Gent Hess Henry Holden George Dulling San Antonio Herbert Cartwright Galveston Dulling Bob Kamrath Eugenie Sampson Chicago Anna Mae Reichert Miss Sampson Hudys Schil Haushon Miss Heiehert Shia T. Coyne Atlanta

Eastman Improves Pace In Practice at Stanford

Ben Eastman, Stanford’s standout sprinter, ran a quarter mile in 9 8.4 seconds in practice at Palo Alto, shaving a tenth of a second from the previous Stanford mark held jointly. He earlier clocked 64 seconds in a recent competition, a notable performance toward a world record.

Eastman Palo Alto Oonif Ben Eastman Stanford Abmself Abe Habies

Expositions Featuring Numerous Global Artifacts and Displays

A fragmented report lists exhibitions across many cities including Los Angeles New York and Washington. It mentions Brinton Alas Hewtack and Mewingham among participants with various displays and locations such as Coast Gourd and Montenegrin venues. The text is garbled but references multiple exhibitors and international attractions.

Angeles Kan Mesnohiy Montrent Memntis Karians City Hay Sunana Wiimbaten M. C Wipwtartan Cony New Criminal Toledo Weal

Indianapolis Secures Hale In Major League Trade

Indianapolis note: Sammy Hale, veteran outfielder known from Philadelphia Athletics and later Knoxville and Portland, was purchased by Tatlingopolis club of the American Association after refusing a report to the Southern Association. Hale, 35, right handed batter, hit .429 in 133 games last season.

Indianapolis Ind Sammy Hale Phlladelphia Athletics Tatlingopolis Club American Association Knoxville Southern Associaton Wale Porteland Prestie Coast

Parish Leauge Set to Open April 1 in 10th Season

Parish baseball leaguers will start their tenth season April 1 under President N A Quintanilla of the Catholic Parish Athletic association. Seven clubs compete in a spill season led by Sacred Heart and St Marys with leagues spanning Dallas Port Worth and Houston. Intercity playoffs are scheduled August 20 or 21 with state finals September 7 and 4, and a banquet will honor St Mary of San Antonio as state parish league basketball champions.

N. A. Quintanilla Catholic Parish Athletic Association Father Mursphy St Gerard's Parish Tesceer Association Sacred Heat St. Mary's St. Cecilia's St. Patrick's St. Gerard's Sen Peremanda St. Ann's Dallas Port

Hoyt of Brooklyn Sued for Divorce

RENO Nev April 2 U S Walter Hoyt of the Brooklyn Dodgers was sued for divorce by Mrs Dorothy P Hoyt charging extreme cruelty She seeks custody of their two children and 25 a week for support The Brooklyn athlete rose to fame as a pitcher for the New York Yankees under Miller Huggins, marrying in Brooklyn in 1928.

Reno Nev Walter. Hoyt Brooklyn Dodgers Dorothy P Hoyt Hoyt Brooklyn New York Yankees Miller Huggins

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