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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1932

Page

7

Tribe Seeks One More Hurler For Indians

San Antonio Indians manager Homer Hammond announced a quest for at least one left handed pitcher and possibly one or two right handers from Kansas City as major leaguers cut talent. The club released Joe Randon Lew Frierson and Erdie Albere as roster shifts continue. A 11-1 spring win over Beeville Bees featured Jerry Mallet and Kowalki showing form while state league president W E Benschwanger attended the game.

Claude Robertson Homer Hammond San Antonio Indians Teast Kansas City Hammond Joe Randon Mexico Joe Lew Frierson Ahso Dusty Boggesa Muskogee Erdie Albere Robertson Ducky" Schofield Manges City Indians Frank Cheatham Beeville Bees League Park Jerry Mallett Charley Gooch Bose Kowalthc Cy Smith Joan of Chief Moore Beeville Anton Ywonkiean Girvek Kowal Reth Lie Cheathant Taranetty He Watlow Rint Jett Bereville San Antonio Tle Rum la Empires Ailey W. E. Benschwanger Fitttsburgh Juab Vialling Barney Dreyfuss Treyfuss Benschwanger Kelly Hield Periad

Ladies Days to Continue at Track in Aurora

Ladies will be admitted free every Tuesday and Friday at Exposition Park this season after earlier success led directors to extend the practice. An opening date is May 2, with almost 200 horses already housed at the track.

Aurora Exposition Park Anan

Allison Wins Tennis Title at Houston

Wilmer Allison of Austin Texas captured the singles championship at the second annual Houston Invitational, playing brilliant tennis. He and partner Allan lost the doubles final to Ellsworth Vines and George Lott, while Frankie Parker defeated George Dulling in the junior singles final.

Diouston Wilmer Allison Austin Texas Hough Allan Jake Hess Rice Iigstitte Bairoa Gbert Hall New York Ellsworth Vines Pasadena Calif George Lott Chicago Bet Thios Hall Frankie Parker New Orlans George Dulling San Antonio

Irregular Easter Explanations Across Years

A fragment notes Easter Sunday irregularities extending to 1884 with Easter on April 13 1884. It mentions Burt Campbell of Calrrond Ohio who will not celebrate his birthday on Easter and directs readers to mail questions about the "Tell It or Not" cartoons to Mr Mipley care of this paper with a stamped envelope for a reply.

Burt Campbell Calrrond Ohio Mipley

Hondo Wins Triangular Track Meet At Home

Hondo hosts a track and field triangular meet with Yancey and Peacock. Individual winners includeFinger and Hartman for Hondo, Ezell and Gill for Peacock, and Hartmann for Yancey, with team scores showing Hondo first.

HONDO Yancey Peacock Mustory Academy Peacock Harry Yacey Hartman Finger Exell Peactek Berry Hughes Diglunice Harttman Rucker Ezell Gill Fascler Arteiser Steigler Ulbrich Faseler Huegelln Hartmann Saatholf Albrie Hondos Sleigler Fuseler Pinchot Hando Heberich Relny Hendo Heegelly Tinchol Séeigier

Woodlawn Eagles Top Tigers 16-8 in Open Affray

The Woodlawn Eagles defeated the Denver Heights Thyra 16-8 on Sunday afternoon at the Woodlawn Jaks diamond. About 400 fans watched Life game as Fagles, Schantier and Paatualit Tigers struggled against Bam and Mar Naz.

Woodlawn Eagles Tigers Denver Heights Thyra Woodlawn Jaks Fagles Schantier Vnd Paatualit Tigers Bam Mar ‘Naz

Why Not in San Antonio Why Not in San Antonio

New York April 4 The American Olympic track and field committee announces a plan allowing any US community to hold a preliminary tryout for team aspirants. Top finishers meeting fixed standards will qualify for semi finals in Chicago and Long Beach on July 8 9, bypassing regional tryouts except for athletes from many eastern states who must compete in Cambridge June 16 27.

New York American Olympic Track and Field Committee Chicago Long Beach Calif Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New Jersey Pennsylvania Maryland District of Columbia Petro Hica Cambridge Mass

O'Brien and Brady Win 72 Hole Match in Texas

In Harlingen Texas on April 4 Pat O'Brien of Valley Sportsmen's Park San Benito and Ed Brady of San Benito amateur defeated Tony Butler Corpus Christi pro and Poud Ingleton of San Antonio in a 72 hole beat ball match by 7 and 1. The match concluded Saturday with a seven stroke lead narrowing to a one stroke final margin as the Glaiters cold die were unable to rally.

O’brien Brady Harlingen Texas Pat O'Brien Valley Sportsmen's Park San Benito Ed Brady Tony Butler Corpus Christ Poud 8Ingleton San Antonio Gailey Sevens Colen

N B A tournament opens with featherweight title chatter

New York April 4 The National Boxing Association begins its quest for a successor to Bat Battalino by staging an elimination tournament for the vacant 126 pound featherweight crown. Contenders include Tommy Paul versus Bushy Graham and Freddy Miller versus Frankie Wallace.

New York National Boxing Association Christopher Bat Battalino Detroit N. B.A Tommy Paul Buffalo Utica N. Y Veterai Bushy Graham Freddy Miller Chcinnat St. Nicholas Arena Billy Townsend Vancouver Billy Petralle Eddie Ran Los Angeles Joey Goodman Cleveland Boston Garden Lou Brouillard Worcester Mass Jackie Fields Johnny Indrisano Boston

Whalers Beat Stix in National Challenge Game

Whalers of New Bedford defeated Stix of St Louis 6 to 2 in a national challenge soccer match played Sunday at Bt Louis.

Whalers STIX BT. Louis New Bedford

Exhibitions Featured Across Cities and Venues

The page lists exhibitions and venues across multiple cities including New York Cleveland Detroit Nashville Jacksonville and others. It details schedules and participating institutions with mentions of universities museums and broadcast venues for varied exhibitions and events.

McGraw and Harridge clash over baseball's future ideas

New York April 4 John McGraw, famed manager of the Giants, argues for a tougher, more combative game with less umpire restraint and more spirited displays. William Harridge, head of the American League, counters that modern baseball should stay high class and orderly with fewer rough edges and stronger crowd appeal.

Frank G. Menke Bporte Nitler New York John McGraw William Harridge Han Johnson McGraw Johnson John Ilitie Rollo

Sons of America Beat Blue Birds 1 0 in Slow Match

The Sons of America loaded a late 1R hit to rout the Blue Birds 0 to 1 Sunday afternoon at Escolar Stadium. The Birds held the Bons to one run until the sixth before breaking loose led by J. Banchez Salin Mendez and Tejerina. Batteries: Birds Ramirez and Maparza. Sans P Gareta and Mt Morfandier. Spanis it American meet scheduled for Tuesday night at Racoba party company according to Frank Trejo.

Sons of America Blue Birds Sons of Ametica Escolar J. Banchez Saln Mendez Tejerina Dirds Ramiraz Maparza Sans P. Gareta Mt. Mornandier Public Service Utilities Wideman Hollman Cornell Schulze Svore Mutter Krl BAS Rhein J. McCurtes Mutter Eee L. Fik Doares Pyke Wi Murray Holmen Michal Garrett Buller Veilmin Hebern Uurkharat Wideman Fase Gommel Menutten Theis Veltman Whlewan Carles Hils Cornwell Alf Schulza Dana Eft Hotta Eft Hotta Struck Out By Cornivalin Hoffumn Jornwell Tedgen Jones

Horton Smith Plays On With Broken Wrist Comeback

Chicago April 4 Horton Smith returns to golf after breaking his right wrist last December. He bursts back with par scores at Lake Shore and Hickory Hills near Springfield and aims to compete in big events this summer. He reports his short game improved while longs suffer, yet he plans strong showings at the national open and PGA events.

Chicago W—Gaills Howey Solin Plibis Joplin Ghost Smith Lake Shore Springfield Hickory Hills Oak Park Country Club St. Paul Althi

Missouri Pacific slips past Fliers 9 to 7 at Kelly Field

Missouri Pacific edged Squadron 65 9 7 Sunday afternoon at Booster Park Moonroad. Homer Ezzell powered the offense with a single a double and a triple while Armstrong added a home run for the Sunshine Specials.

Missouri Pacific Rons Missouri Pacific Sunshine Specials Kellyfield Homer Ezzell Armstrong

Tilden Again Ranks No. 1 in Pro Tennis

New York on April 4 reports William Tilden earns the first official No 1 ranking by the Professional Tennis Association. Vincent Richards is No 2 Howard Kinsey No 4 Frank Hunter No 4 and J Byamell Pare of Chicago No 5 follow. Other top players include Paul Heston Charles Wood Robert Seller Basil Maguire and John J Cardegan with broader regional standings listed.

Tilden New York San Pranelseast Basil Maguire Brooklyn John J. Cardegan Ardadley

Coast League Opens Season With Tuesday Start

The Coast League will open its season Tuesday with San Francisco as the venue and a lineup of teams beginning a new baseball campaign. The opening event will feature the league’s customary early schedule and a kickoff to the season after spring training.

SAN Prancisco Acinsi Riniting Org Qin Msn

Saint Anthonys Triumph Over BL In Parish League

St Anthony's Yellowjackets defeated BL 10 to 7 Sunday in a parish league game. Harold relieved Ruth on the mound for St Anthony's and the team scored all their runs in the fourth and fifth innings. Peche Kippes and Harold led the offense with solid hits while Strain and O'Brien anchored the battery for St Anthony's, with deliveries from Weber Taln Harow and Verderame.

St. Anthony’s Hops St. Ann’s Peche Kippes Harold SE. Anthony's College Yellowjackets Ann's Jackets St. Anthony's Harald Ruth R.H.E. B. Ann's

Indians to Drive At Olmos Golf Range Thursday Night

San Antonio baseball club members will visit manager Ty Gobo at the municipal practice driving course Olmos Thursday night at 8 30. A dozen drivers hit the target Sunday and each received a dollar from Cobb. The target stays up this week with 50 cents to each successful hitter.

Indians Olmos San Antonio Baseball Clu Ty” Gobo Cobb Gobb

Nationals and Monterey soccer teams settle 2-2 in benefit

The Nationals and Monterey soccer teams drew 2-2 Sunday at Tech Field in a charity match for San Antonio Mexican Blue Cross. A small crowd watched as Manuel Ravize and Isidro Flores scored for Monterey, while Raul Sandoval and Frenz earned the Nationals’ goals in a notable back and forth.

Nationals Monterey Tech San Antonio Blue Cross Manuel Ravize Isidro Flores Raul Sandoval Frenz

Hinton Cats Lose and Hold Drills After Oilers Game

After losing to the Texaco Oilers 2013 Sunday, Hinton's Cafe Cats hold drills at Lions field with sessions Tuesday and Thursday at 4 pm. Contracts to be signed Tuesday. Players Pauly Vetters Berry Maderebte Higdon take the Onis on Sunday.

Hinton Texaco Oilers Oilers Cafe Cats Lions Field Pauly Vetters Berry Maderebte Higdon Onis Beare Sackwitz Lashbure Snyder Sefiel Sullivan

Giant Infielder's Infant Son Dies

Alameda news reports the infant son of Johnny Verger a Giants third baseman died after a month long illness. John Louis Verger Jr. was three months old at death.

Alameda Calif Johnny Verges Hugeman New York Giants John Louis Verger Jr

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