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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1934

Page

3

Larry Bettencourt Signs With Missions After Talks

Larry Bettencourt signed a contract Monday with the San Antonio Missions after extended negotiations. He will join exhibition games against the Ghib Gubs and Texas League stars at Tech Meld, sharing duties with Lee Stebbins while aiming to secure the job.

Larry Bettencourt San Alionio Misions Als Lee Stebbins Nueley Mel Manera Marion Andeuim Howard Mills Suomog Suo George Mills Howard Atetin Ed Olle Tim Moynihan Marty Esroy Curley James Shester Coulsn Lefty Ebb Austin Texas Longhorns Gimtér Tren Bundee Tex Allen Pas Abierson Moore Aggie oPipo Y . Rarow Mills Es. Bluseh Astin San Antonio Missions Guy Airey Larry Seagun

Sabinas Club Defeats Utilities in Tight League Clash

Sabinas Club remains undefeated after a 10 to 5 win over Utilities. Brewer stars early with three runs. Morin, Melugin and Remdon drive late scoring. Gorrell, Morin and Butler key plays as Sabinas clinch the victory at Ven Deele field.

Sabinas Club Utilities Tombe Ta Ven Deele Field Tekine Dawn Ponce Autfexers Bublic Chee-Ghee Peres Brewart Bearer Brewers Sabi Hien Gorrell Fitlza Otsie Morin Rour Melugin Mortig Kata Butler Hutt Friese Joe Remdon Whilsabo Moones Remon N Melugin Csilahenibert Fie Gorzell Priory Katy Biller Westwerk Eshinas Tanstee Ane Wien Tan Daele Ang Invade

Traffic Cops Needed at Track Here

Deputies were summoned to serve as traffic officers at Alamo Downe Sand day. Thousands of motorists clogged the highway as an airplane landed on the race rack. Sightseers crowded unfinished stands, impeding workers and prompting Sheriff Albert Hausser to appeal for order.

Airerit Alamo Downe Albert Hausser Depan

More horses arrive at Alamo Downs amid stable expansion

More horses were stabled at Alamo Downs near Galetta Road as workers hurried to finish stables for a high influx this week. New arrivals join six from Saturday and eight from Exposition Sounds, including a well known motorin with a record of eight wins in ten starts at New Orleans.

Alamo Downs Galetta Road Trafay Munsell Exposition Sounds B.muths Wishard Gmies New Orleans

Bexar Girls Tennis Champs Crowned in Close Finals

Bexar County rivals Devine of Alamo Heights led singles action while the Townsend Hickey pair won the doubles title. The season’s Geys championships concluded Saturday on the same courts with Bexar champions awarded. A ceded title awaits next Saturday on the same courts.

Bexar Devine Alamo Heights Bén

Hawks vs Maroons sparks Chicago playoff push

CHICAGO April 2 IAP The Hawks edged the Maroons in a tight playoff race as Mike Paul Thompson and Tommy Dan connected on goals. Baldy Northcott and Ronny Macfadyen filled the scoresheet for Chicago while Kenes and Gardiner saw time in relief. The outcome keeps Detroit on course for the series if needed.

Chicago Professionel Vasaca Spuris Phe Detroit Capada Imi Montecal Maroons Chicwrns Blan Dos Tomnee Baldy Northcatt Mar Geral Talsi Chic Chick Gardiner Ronnie Macfadyen Anether Tommy Dan Fadyen

El Ranchito Barely Wins in Arlington Tourney

Arlington April 2 El Ranchito longs to defend Southwestern title as El Ranchito Reds beat Lamesa Cowboys 16 to 2 in an early game and Wichita Falls club downs Dallas Blues before a final where Houston’s five goals start the running. Fans expect tough test from Wichita Falls and Reds.

Arlington Texas el Ranchito Houston Lamesa Cowboys Wichita Fetle Club Dallas Blues Wichita Falls Ciders Pasang Dallas Blues Wichits Falls Reds

Mick Cochrane Fights Off Operation Amid Health Scare

Gordon “Mickey” Cochrane, watcher-manager for the Detroit Tigers, was hospitalized in Lakeland with a mild case of appendicitis. An operation, if needed, could sideline him for eight weeks, affecting catching duties and leadership as the team prepares for the season. Rays Hayworth would likely handle catching if Cochrane cannot join the squad.

Lakeland Fla Gordon Mickey") Cochrane Detroit Tigers Fda Tigers Cochrane Br. Grover CG. Freeman Geemrane Srando Clearwater Newark Frank J. Navin The Detroit I Perkins Ranée Ray Hayworth Inez

Camp Chatter Dodgers Face Braves In Florida Exhibitions

Excerpts from spring camp reports show managers and players traveling between Bradenton and St. Petersburg as teams prepare for the season. Notes mention the Chicago Cubs headed to San Antonio, Braves, Pirates, and White Sox action in various Florida sites, with coaches and players adjusting rosters and pitching prospects.

Mrs Hitchcock Tribute Shaped American Polo Fame

Mrs Thomas Hitchcock Jr dies at home after December fall from horse caused fatal neck injury. Her leadership and coaching popularized polo, guiding son Thomas Jr to captain the American polo team. Burial planned at St Mary’s Catholic Church with private family service. survived by six grandchildren.

Aiken Thomas Hirshcock Jr Christinan Hitchcock Doubhi Julian Puahogy J. Averill Clark Thomas Hittencosk Jr Frank Hitchcock Easternrise Mary's America Els Thomas Jr Thomas Hichcock Tommy Horace Meadow Brook Long Island Francia Atken Preparatory School

Moreland Stars in Exhibition Match in Dallas

Moreland scored 69 in an exhibition at Dallas but failed to win as Reynolds Smith and Munger beat Gus Aore ntaté and Dennis ender. Smith led with 26 while Moreland also secured a 25 34 from the medal rounds. He plans to sail for the United States Walker cup team and travel with Jack Munger toward New York and Chicago for preparation.

Moreland Dallas Reynolds Smith Munger Gus Smith New York St. Andrew’s Chicago Jack Munger Sehon Furane

Weekend Sports Roundup from Associated Frese Golf and More

Golf results across Virginia Beach and Augusta where Vau0 gover takes a two stroke lead at the halfway mark. Jrah Bavier wins the Augusta Invitation by one up over Moron Milay. Other notes include Diiniap's 69 in North and aren, Bidmore Invitation finals, Hamilton-Parker beating Rama sey, and various racing and boxing items across Florida, Texas, and New York with multiple winners and close scores.

Associated Frese Gover Augusta Jrah Bavier Moron Milay Pinehurst N. C Diiniap North Aren ‘Ammateas Nistra Allgata Bronfen Rent Bidmore Lott Hamilton-Parker Ramasey Potts Miami Carreaud Bea Fox Florida Tropical Park Houston A. Bartelstain Tarals Epetom Downs Arilngcan Downs Tex—Quatre Brasil Fort Worth

Bet-Some Dope For Novice Race Fans At Alamo Downs

Horace Wade explains pari mutuel betting at Alamo Downs opening April 23. Judge Joseph A. Murphy presides as steward, with a system that balances tickets and cashiers, ensuring fair play. The guide covers straight, place, and show bets, odds calculation, and track safeguards for public protection.

Horace Wade Autor Playariznt Joseph A. Migra Phy Murphy Alamo Downs Ita Ty Horace Wade Ute San Antonin Jeb Moerty Nate Ursily Terces Eny Joseph A. Murphy Alamo Downa America San Antante Gus Certificate Department

Maryland Opens Spring Racing With Maiden Two Year Olds

Bowie Maryland opens its spring racing season with a 2 1/2 p m post for maiden two year old colts and geldings. The 42000 inaugural handicap anchors opening day with four furlongs thoroughbreds, including horses returning from winter Fiucha racing. The Norma Shearer trophy headlines the fourth race, and the four remaining races are claiming events. After 42 days of racing, the season will feature two week meets at Hartt de Grace and Pimlico culminating in the Preakness on May 12.

Bowie Maryland Fiucha Hartt de Grace Pimilico

Army All-Star Poloists Impress Mexico Exhibition

The United States all army polo team delivered an impressive showing in an exhibition against the Mexican army polo team. Experts see strong chances for the U S squad in the international tournament. The upcoming first game is scheduled for Sunday with players Maj J M Swing C C Smith Capt E O Davis L K Truscott Co N McFarland and Gr Rogers listed among the squad.

Army Mexico United States All- Army Mexican Army Mexing United States J. M. Swing Washington C. Smith EO. Davis Chicago L. K. Truscott B. C Co. N McFarland Baltimore Rogers

Woman's horse wins at Autedid meet in Prix de Republique

In Autedid, on April 2, Constance Ceosidze's Jean Vie Tor won the 4500 meter Prix de Republique feature. H Renton's Gertndde JV finished strong but second as the classic race concluded.

Autedid France MA Constance Ceosidze Jean Vie Tor H. Renton Gertndde JV Republie

Cooper Leads Cavalier Open Leaderboard at Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach April 2 A galaxy of stars contends in the Cavalier Open led by Harry Cooper Chicago with a 64 in the first round and a 135 halfway total. Paul Runyan Ky Letoon trailed by two, while Laffoon on 138 held third with Bull Meshtharn and Bovny Cruikshank on 142.

Virginia Beach WA Galaxy Harry Cooper Chicago Cooper Paul Runyan Ky Letoon Runyan Enougn Laffoon Bull Meshtharn Bovny Cruikshank Ued Tommy Armour Horn Smith Denny Shute

Chess tournament opens with fresh play in Chicago

Apr 1 report from Chicago notes the International 183 balk tournament opens anew after a Sunday break. Wille Hopper of New York aims to rejoin the title race and share in the purse, facing Welker Cochran of San Francisco and Kinney Maltbyama of Japan who beat ten opponents so far. Maltbyama will meet Ora Morttingster of San Diego in the afternoon session.

Cue Stans Chicago Wille Hopper New York Welker Cochran Ban Prancitco Kinney Maltiyama Japan Pithh Wil Ora Morttingster Sany Diego Calif

Albaugh Leaves L A GOLF for Dallas after Breckenridge links event

The article reports Reubert Albaugh departing from L A Golf to join Dallas based Balding stores as his new base. He plans extensive travel to compete in major Southwest tournaments, starting with Brackenridge Park near his home, while his former club hosts a large Breckenridge Park event with strong qualifying rounds and many players vying for the championship.

Bad Antonio Golf Reubert Albaugh Tercept & Promotion Huber Brackenridge Park Breckenridge Park Nix David Speo Tom Lawrence ML ML David Goldman Edin Dine Lonhir Wendland George Terell Palrinis Atraine Young Ye Aurel Genewa Terral Furst M. SM. Buck Ars Va Han Tessie Clem Fortes Frank Peto Connally Hehva Trunty Borgasn Atkon Arevding Stuthoeth Stark Henderiks Danny Driehen Thamenn thrRen- Thaler D. Eillott Petmans Blorden Rantuaray Statasa Ludew Randet Phillin B. I. Sinan Dr Zz Rutter Wom Greerse Wier A Watt Pireanteis

Rickey Grants Rhem Fresh Chance With Cardinals

Brdenton Fla April 1 Vice President Bratch Rickey of the St Louis Cardinals Sunday announced that Flint Rhem, temperamental pitcher, has agreed to rejoin the club in 1934. The Cardinals obtained Rhem from the Phillies on waivers during the winter.

Rickey Rhem Bradenton Fie Bratch Riskley Bt Lains Cardinals Flint Ahem Phillies

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