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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1932

Page

8

Wrestlers to Face Fines for Low Blows at Exposition Grounds

Promoter Ralph Hammonds announced a new rule imposing a $50 fine on wrestlers for each low blow. The measure targets repeated foul play after last week’s semi final where Dude Chickened fouled Sauer, who was liked as a favorite. Hal Geolt will referee. August Sepp debuts against Alva Boggs in the opener.

Ralph Hammonds George Bauer Dude Exposition Grounds Fagenjonds Chick Sauer Hammonds Hal Geolt Paul Orth George Fouls August Sepp Portland Oregon Alva Boggs Sepp Dallas

Weekend sport review recaps Houston tennis win and more

Hoyston Texas Allison defeats Hess 8 6 5 3 6 2 to win Houston invitation singles with Vines and Lott in doubles. Tilden rated No 1 by National Professional Lawn Tennis Association in New York. Marjorie Marrill wins women’s indoor singles in Brookline beating Sachs 3 6 6 2 6 2. Other notes include Caliente Agua Caliente club’s Lag Diegel contract non renewal, Brecksmith in Chicago track, and multiple college and regional games across North America.

Hoyston Texas Allison Hess Houston Vines Lott New York Tilden Brookline Mass Marjone Marrill Marjorie Sachs John Vastro G. Col‘Ket Caner Colf

Randolph Field Polo Team Falls at Home 7 12-7 Loss

Randolph Field polo hosts Ranchito between Dallas and Fort Worth Sunday afternoon, suffering a 12 to 7 defeat. Ranchito's Qa Rey ohn Wallism led with seven goals while Randolph Field listed multiple players in the lineup. Fort Sam Howirton refereed as Ranchito flew both ways.

Randolph Field Bac Ranchito Dallas Fort Worth Ranchio EL Rahchiine A. B tBuster'y Wharton Luther Weekes

Toppino Ties 100 Meter Dash Record at New Orleans Meet

Emavet Toppino of Loyola and Meld of Re w Orleans set a rapid pace in the handicap race as officials note the tied world record for the 100 meter dash at 104. The event featured renowned sprinters and was observed by the Southern A Y officials who briefed on the national record.

Chicago Brecksmith Malles Armour New Orleans Emmett Toppine Loyola Carnival of Sports Lhe Nvnek

White Sox to Train in Pasadena and Trail Giants

A San Antonio oriented column recounts Chicago White Sox plans to train in Pasadena next spring, trailing the New York Giants in a cross country autumn tradition. It notes Lew Fonseca's influence, city courtesy, and a tentative 1934 camp site with decisions to be made next winter. A reader letter from WW. Thompson Rowell of Dallas advocates Sunday school athletic links and asks why San Antonio lacks a baseball program for church youth.

Ghicazo White Sox New York Giants San Antonio California Giants Alaska White Sox San Antonio Wikes Chicago Sox Chicago Pasadena Calif West March Lew Fonseca J. Touls Comiskey Thoten Tam Dallas Sunday School Athletic Association Gily Temple Freshsterian Dallas Antil City Temple Willtis City Hill Parker Cty Temple Madison Square Presbyterian Church

Boxing Bouts in Expo Ring Feature Lone Star Amateurs

Boxers from the Lone Star Amateur Athletic Association will stage an amateur tournament at 830 Wednesday night at the Expo tidled Grounds. Winners will meet Simon Pares from Fort Worth next week, promoter Hub Warren says. local school boxers and others are entered.

Lone Star Amateur Athletic Association Expo Tidled Grounds Simon Pares Fort Worth Hub Warren Tne Association Warren

Outboard Motorboat Drivers Exonerated

Sanf ord report states outboard motorboat drivers were exonerated of conspiring to disqualify Charles H Dar son from England in the Green Trophy race at Miami Beach. Commodore W Mason Well and BF Tulnes faced questioning. Milarney of the Avere tean Power Boat association said Florida action would go to the National Outboard inspections.

Sanford Tia Charles H. Darson England Miami Beach Maren Florida Outboard Commodore W. Mason Well Hala Beach Wong BF Tulnes Allemonte Springs Milarney Avere Tean Power Boat Association Varrisoy

Ban Will Keep Nurmi Out Of Olympics

New York April 4 With in and without charges of professional status, Paavo Nurmi of Finland and Ladoumegue of France face likely ineligibility for Los Angeles. Nurmi suspended pending Finnish probe and by the I A A F. Ladoumegue banned for paid appearances. Nurmi’s records and fame make his exclusion a major Olympic issue.

Nurmi New York Professiona Mem Europe Paavo Nurmi Finland Jules Lagoumegue Los Angeles Ledoumegue French Amateur Athletic Federation Berlly International Amateur Atheletic Federation Wurmi Asee A. A. FP Berlin Lacoumegue Regian Ladoumegue Federetinh

Baton Rouge To Join Cotton States League Plans For New Squad

April 4 report from NHW Orleans states Josh Billings of Dallas will take over the Baton Rouge club. Port Arthur Texas Vicksburg Mississippi Al Dorada and Fine Biaff Arkansas express readiness to align with the current roster. Negotiations are underway to organize Monroe Louisiana and possibly entries from Laurel or Hattiesburg Mississippi.

Baton Rouge Cotton States Loop Orleans Josh Billings Dallas Port Arthur Texas Vicksburg Miss al Dorada Fine Biaff Ark Hery Alavi Monroe Laurel Halloxburg

Americans Triumph with 33 Hits in Exhibition Victory

A chaotic recap notes Americans defeating Ban Antonio Abierlenis at Peelro park 15 17. The Americans piled 33 hits in total led by a strong Willing of Munales with four for four and two triples. Batteries listed Red Wings Lined Young Cardonss Branham Nick and Menzla.

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Texas League Dope From Wichita Falls and Other Matches

March 4 report from several Texas League affiliates highlights Wichita Falls Spudders sweeping St. Paul 6 2 and 12 5 in two games. Fred Frederick Ohio trip set. Houston Buffs split two with Galveston Bucs 8 1 and 2 4. Dallas Steers face St Paul and House of David. Port Worth hosts Pirates Cubs all National League. Beaumont Beaumont beat New Orleans 6 3 as Mackrow Collier Rowe shine. Southern association bets and two hour drills noted.

Wichita Falls Frank Gevereid Spudders St. Paul Smootthy Frederick Ohio Nes Moines Houston Buffs Galveston Bucs Dallas Dallas Steers Paul Baints House of David Steers Bearded Grover Cleveland Alexander Yesterdy Columbus Pinch Hiver Kelly Styles Beaumont New Orleans Matrow Collier Rowe Bakermen The Southern. Association

High Leaguers Open Tuesday in San Antonio

San Antonio high school baseball opens Tuesday afternoon with three games. Brackenridge, defending champions, faces Silerene. Eagle Field hosts Thomas Jefferson at Edison. Harlandale meets Sidney Lanier at Van Daele Stadium. All games start at 4 o clock.

San Antonio Southwest Texas Brackenridge High Silerene San Antonio Jewi

Great Americans Beat Continentals In Rock Quarry Game

The Great American Life Hine of the Commercial league defeated Hennesey Continental Nationals 3 to 5 Sunday afternoon at Rock Quarry, aided by two perfect squeeze plays and solid hitting.

Great American Life Hine Hennessey Continental Nationals Rock Quarry

Apache Indians Win One Tie Another at Van Daele Field

The Apache Indians opened Sunday with a 6-2 victory over the Blue Birds at Van Daele field. In the afternoon they rallied from behind in the seventh to defeat the San-Tex Barriers 5-1, aided by shifts in pitching and batting for both teams.

Apna Aang Guy Wine van Daele Field Blue Birds Luling-Staplea Bijan Espinosa Cardenas Arieola Say Tex Sapix Peng Beltram Silvera

San Fernando Hovs Defeat St. Cecilia in Polo Field Game

San Fernando Hovs downed St. Cecilia's 13 to 1 on Sunday at the Polo field diamond with Imperial in a key hitting role. J Ramirez and M Ram irea were among the Card hurlers who held St. Cecilia to two safeties as they battered Prados and Frankenstein for 12 runs. Scoring by innings shows a one-sided affair, with San Fernando tallying runs in multiple frames. Batteries list Prados Frankenstein Brotherran Talamantes J Ramirez Mi Barlen Imperial Martines.

San Fernando Hovs St. Cecilia San Fernando’s Cardinals St. Cecilia's Imperial J. Ramirez M. Ramirea Prados Frankenstein St Ceculas San Vernano Brotherran Talamantes Mi Barlen Martines

Fisher Shuts Out Opponent as Par i leh Leagues Triumphs

Cecilia's tall club defeats Herat Cheese company at Polo Field No. 2 on Sunday. Ceettin's allows a single run but wins. Church gathering at 8 pm Monday. practice for carded players Tuesday and Thursday in VLAN Park diamond No. 2.

Fisher Cecilia's Tall Club Herat Cheese Company Filsh‘ie SL. Ceettin’s Cecktin Praetica Sexslona Altrenaona Vlan Park Diamond Alamo Morgan Alamo Print and Varnish Company Alamo Helehts Basle Tel Bruraiy Elack Nyoning Concendan Park AL Tanner Sheth Weiss Villa Atrtagin Iarkorn Alch Monnet Vita Mlursan

Solo-Serves Win 2 Games to Open Season

The Solo-Serves baseball club opened the season with a pair of victories at Palofield No. 1 and Concepcion park dia mon No. 2. In the morning they beat the Trostan club 6 to 5 behind battery Murray and Haught. in the afternoon they defeated National Bank of Commerce 11 to 8 with Pasole and Bixler as battery. Seburh Banker pitched and homered. Pascla struck out 11.

Solo-Serves Palofield No Trostan Club Concepcion Park Diamon No National Bank of Commerce Murray Haught Siternoon Pasole Bixler Seburh Pascla

Shooting ties and club matches at Camp Perry and Austin

Lieut C F Densford, runner up in national pistol trials at Camp Perry and now at Randolph Field, has joined the Ladedy Fiatal and Rifle club rolls and is expected to boost future scores. The Austin club and police team are invited to visit next Sunday. Tate, police marksman, shot a high 287 at the Exposition grounds and earned a five gallon oil prize. The Liberty club teams posted several victories in rapid-fire and skeet events, with Ridder Jr. taking a portion of the prizes at the San Antonio Gun Club shoot. A large turnout of shooters attended the Wednesday session at 1:40 pm as the local club hosts more entrants from Austin.

Homer Long Don Nissen H. M. Cline Liberty Club L. Ly Cite A. H. Fest Rex May Capt. W Dickman Police Department C. Wilson F. A van Buren A. J. Ridder Jr San Antonio Otmias Basin Ridder Hells B. O. Lyman John Dury Bob Ward J. Ison T.V. Friar A. L. Langston A. Dg. Hidour EB. O. Lyman Jocal Club Austin Gun Club Bae Wamenield Vast Wevacke

Wolf Catching Stunt Planned at League Park

Former U.S. marshal Col Jack Abernathy, famed for trapping timber wolves, may perform April 23 at League Park. Promoter Ralph Hammonds says Abernathy has tentative consent to use wolves trapped locally or shipped from Denver, then lasso and subdue them without aid.

Col Jack Abernathy United States Oklahoma Roosevelt League Ralph Hammonds Abernatby Denver League Park Abernathy

Hill Country Ball League Opens With Opening Games

The Hill Country Ball League started weekend action with Kerrville losing to The Chants 1 to 3 on the road, Iana defeating Brady 5 to 2, and Maron blanking Junglion 8 to 0 at home. President Bob Bennett reported large attendance across the three games.

Promvanwenaiawae APM Predericashure Wana Maron America Daskeltnl Kerrville Iana Brady Maron Junglion Bob Bennett Lenge Laren Atete Garnea

Stanley Cup Final Opens as Maple Leafs Meet Rangers

The 1926 Stanley Cup final begins Tuesday with the Toronto Maple Leafs facing the New York Rangers in a best three of five series. The opening game is in New York, followed by a second in Boston due to Madison Square Garden being unavailable, and the rest in Toronto starting Saturday. The Rangers, strong playoff performers, aim to add a U S Cup title to their record, while Toronto seeks its first Cup win. In Chicago, the Shamrocks lead the Duluth Hornets one game to none in the American League hockey championship, a best of five, with game two set for Tuesday in Chicago and the series moving to Duluth for games three and four if needed.

Los Angeles — Cubs Lester Bell Louisville New Haven Los Angeles Chicago Annepolis Charles Currie Avy New York Toronto Maple Leafs New York Rangers Boston Rangers Lee Madison Square Garden Toronto Montreal Canadiens Montreal Maroons United States Scatothe Leafs Duluth Horneta Shamrock Sid Line Harnels Duluth

Pennsylvanian coach endorses tobacco use in athletes

Philadelphia April 4. Dr A De Witt Leen new director of training service at the University of Pennsylvania says athletes may smoke and still perform. He approves sweets and ice cream at proper times for training and favors a balanced diet. He notes no evidence that stopping smoking suddenly improves athletic performance and advises gradual cessation if quitting.

Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania A. de Witt Leen Tenin Service Hentz Hole Lees Belivven

Threat In happiness buy a car of your own

In a brisk promotional note the ad urges readers to secure a personal vehicle to enjoy spring days, framing the purchase as a path to happiness and independent mobility amidst a busy period. The text references a classification code and contest branding but lacks concrete dates or locations.

Glasabeat Adin

Brackenridge Park Golf Assollation Round Ups Upset Wins

In the Brackenridge Park Golf Association tournament feature, Tom Lawrence defeats Arthur Zucht 4 and 2 in round one while Lieut. W. A. Rogers beats K. A. Rogers 4 and 3. E F Dingel upset Hack Winaford 4 and 3 as Bernhard Schriever bested N. Wagner 6 and 4. Other results include Jesse Clements losing to Tom Lawrence 4 and 2 and Lorraine Young prevailing over Lonnie Wendlard 5 and 4.

Tom Lawrence Arthur Zucht W. A. Rogers Brackenridge Park Sheris de Romied A. K. Filwine Baffard G2 I Nak A. Ville Suck Annilars Tievarby M. Sullivan Dr. Brverly W. Avatin Joand Ty Warren Insull WEA Tucker Whgis Rice Bo. Johesen Clay Dud. Caneliky Derty Lee Nintora Doox Brark Canavan Ruevea Savers W. L. Bow Ani Lee Brandlay TW. Wawen Waking Waret Hopnerke Ve Linrin Miami Gellercy

College Stars Face Big Week in Southwest Conference

The Southwest Conference hosts a busy week with four term meets, one triangular track event, and a golf match. Texas, Baylor, Rice, and SMU vie for early pennant momentum as Texas leads after last week’s results. Athletic action includes baseball games at Houston and Dallas, along with net meets and a conference track meet in Dallas featuring SMU, Texas, and Baylor.

Ee Bell Parker Sparta Dallas Aptl Texas Hire Baylon Houston Rice Southern Methodist Texas Christian Baylor Bears Tebayou City Bears Fort Worth Chris- Mans Baylor College Station Southern Disnais Naols A and M Austin San Marcos Tulane Dalas Tres Texas A

Mu'tigraph Hitters Triumph Over Pxon's Boys In Ten

In Charlotte Texas Ada 4 Ramberding tie outfield with home runs. The Invading Alamo Multigraphera from San Antonio defeated the Charlotte Cubs in the tenth inning 14 to 2 before a large crowd. Moses Dison debuted on the mound for the Cubs and lefty Marburger started for San Antonio before being chased early as the Cubs plated six runs in the third. Byington Gourley Ka Jitky and McNeir supplied power in key late innings.

Charlotte Texas Ada Alamo San Antonio Snd Charlotte Cubs Moses Dison Alamo City Byington Gourley Ka Jitky McNeir Dixon Lefty Marburger San Antonio Jads Cubs Lts Doe Dresch Wiis Ullee Steartnie Pattico Tainan Aliiin Muirieeph Psinetan Kulisky TMU RIAD Matty

Flores Garage Nine Splits Double Bill

Flores Garage Nine Splits Double Bill reports a split with a first loss to the Belk Taximen and a second win over the Elmendorf Tigers. Practice sessions are noted for Wednesday and Friday afternoons with a late held training and a game rundown missing several legible details.

Elmansdorf Gundy Belk Taximen Elmendorf ‘Tigers D-L Cinrage Laat Held Sani Gamer Ontl Flores

St Marys Golfers Lose Opening Match at Austin

St Marys golf team opened its spring schedule at the Alsin Country Club in Austin, losing to the University of Texas. Thorn defeated Saunders 7 and 6, Gregg beat Trueheart 8 and 7, Payne beat Johnson 5 and 4, and Groos defeated Worsham 5 and 4. In doubles, Tanning and Gregg beat Saunders and Worsham 2 up, while Payne and Groos beat Trueheart and Johnson 4 and 2. St Marys still hopes for better showings in upcoming matches.

St. Mary’s Austin Bt Mary's University University of Texas Galfers Alslin Thorn Saunders St. Mary's Greeg Trueheart

Texas A. Wins Swim Five At A. Boys Meet

In Austen April 4 Texas A. swimmers dominated the Southwest Conference meet with decisive wins as San Antonio duo Bob Coburn and Robert Suggs starred for Texas A. Rice mermen collected 20 points, Aggies and others trailed, Osburn took second in breaststroke and Bluge Wood placed third in the 50-yard free.

Texas A A. Boys Ag Stars Austen University of Texas Bob Coburn Robert Suggs San Antono Boys Lima Rice Mermen Aggies Rice Osburn

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