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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1932

Page

17

City Hi Track Meet Set for Friday in San Antonio

City high track meet scheduled for Friday at Brackenridge with Thomas Jefferson, San Antonio Tech, and Brackenridge entering three contenders per event. Winners advance to district meet in San Marcos on April 28. Gene Seng named chief finish judge. Joe Ward and Mike Rule to start the 3:30 program.

Bngis Heid Bt R Joe Ward Mike Rule Thomas Jefferson San Antonio Tech Brackenridge Jefferson Main Avenue High San Antonio San Marcos Gene Seng Leland Wilkins Alval Boggs Ray Dixon Walter Miller TML Paw Helmcamp Harry Hamilton Rob Meitrin Manor Puckett Doc" Lowell J.D. Miller Les Pfeiffer Johnny Davis Phil Patton Fred Mary

Liberty Club Small Bore Team Defeats Austin Club for Fort Sam Indoor Title

Liberty club small bore riflemen won three team matches at Fort Sam Houston indoor range on Sunday. They defeated Austin club 903 to 902, 855 to ada, and 207 to 22 in the three contests. Total Liberty 2485 to San Antonio 2417. Next Thursday night the Liberty squad shoots at Fort Bon? Houaluin.

Liberty Club Fort Sam Houston Austin Wetmare Toad Tenge Ada San Antonio Biberis HP Viary Emamsuues Ulberty Savatt Hamptons Fort Bon Houalun

Unclear boxing card results with multiple listed bouts

Fragmented OCR lists weight classes and fighters across many cities from a boxing event. Names appear with inconsistent spellings and dates, making outcome details and associations unclear. The excerpt lacks coherent results, clear winners, or final scores to summarize reliably.

Hawks Face Bankers In Tuesday Practice Tilt

The Texas Chiropractic College Hawks host One Frost Bankers at 4 30 Tuesday on Lambert Beach diamond in a practice game. They work out again at 4 30 Wednesday on Polo Field No 2. Manager Virgil Winters says the Hawks will play the San Antonio Indians Thursday at League Park. Ad Diezel, recently withdrawn from TGU, has joined the Chiro and will play first base.

Texas Chiropractic College Hawks Frost Lambert Beach Polo Field Virgil Winters Ine Hawks San Antonio Indians League Park Ad Diezel T. G.U Indians Winters

Final Basketball Confab Shifts to Tuesday Night Rally

The Commercial City Basketball League convenes Tuesday at 8 oclock to discuss league affairs and plan activities for the coming season amid local business backing and team participation.

Giants Open Season In Good Shape Says McGraw

BASEBALL CAMP CHATTER: Manager John McGraw reports the New York Giants in fine condition as they head east for the season opener. He notes a favorable forecast and insists he is not predicting pennants but likes the club’s readiness for the start. Other items: Babe Ruth and Joe Stripp shuffled for position, Charlie Root slated to pitch for the Cubs against Cincinnati, and multiple exhibition results across several cities with players like Fothergill Hudlin and Cronin in transit or awaiting treatment.

Carlin John McGraw New York Giants Fort Worth Charlie Root Cubs Cincinnati Leo Gabby Bartnett Rogere Hornsby Root Hias Gabe Fork Worth Pittsburgh Pirates

Walker Team Named for British Visit to United States

The Royal and Ancient club announces the Walker team to invade the United States to play Francis Quimet's American squad. Led by T. A. Lorgainee and including J. T. Bookless, John Burke, Leonard Crawley, Lister Hartley, Rex Hartley, Eric McRoyie, and J. A. Stout. Roger Wethered and E. Martin Smith are not selected. The Walker Cup series began in 1922 at the National links Long Island and the U S has won all six editions. No match dates or venues yet set.

St. Andrew's Scotland Royal and SS Andrew's Boday Welker United States Francis Quimet T. A. ‘Lorgainee J.T. Bookless John Burke Leonard Crawley Lister Hartley Rex Hartley Eric McRoyie J. A. Stout Roger Wethered E. Martin Smith al Ie National Links Long Island

Fight meet opens in Chicago with 299 hopefuls entered

In Chicago on April 5 a boxing meet kicks off the Sectional Olympic tryouts and Central A. A. U. championships. About 299 young contenders vie across all weight classes with many club champions and stars entered for the events beginning tonight.

A.U Chicago GNBI

Amazon gifts paradise tale from explorer Dr Willan McGovern

Chicago reports Dr Willan McGovern described a journey to a remote Amazon river paradise. He claimed a thousand miles upriver offers unique gifts and wonders, shared in a yesterday address to diplomats. The piece mixes travel lore with dramatic beats about weights and dangers.

Amazon Rivar Paradise Willan McGovern Almarern Tiplomatecs

Coast to Use Lights Early in Coast Season Opener

Eight Pacific Coast league teams begin the 1931 pennant race with San Francisco Seals hosting Seattle. Hollywood Bars meet Oakland, Portland and Los Angeles clash in the South division, while Sacramento and San Francisco open in their cities. Night games planned midweek for key teams. Sacramento and Oakland schedule early owl games in May. A three way battle among Portland Los Angeles and Hollywood is anticipated over the 21 week schedule.

San Francisco Hirlield San Francisro Seals Seatler Hollywood Oakland Portland Los Angeles San Francisco Missions Sacramento Senators Sacramento The Sealu Jins Angeles Pacland Hollywoad

Jim Riley to Help Manage Baton Rouge Club

Jim Riley will join Baton Rouge as field captain and aide to Josh Billings in forming a new Baton Rouge club in the Colton States league. Riley, former Texas league first baseman, will work with Gilbert Paden as catcher and infield coach while Billings serves as president and bench manager. Girls organize team and invite indoor players to report at Ban Prero park for Lean Hoo onboarding sessions this week.

Jim Riley Baton Rouge League Park Josh Billings St. Louis Dallas Bll- Mage Riley Louisiana Gray Butor Ronge Wile Billige Gilbert Paden Maden Gli Neko Ban Prero Park

High Schools Start Ball Season Across City

Six local high schools begin competition Tuesday to decide the city baseball champion. Harlandale’s Indians beat the 43rd Squadron 13 to 4 in a six inning practice game. Schedule includes multiple 4 pm starts at Van Daele stadium with Jefferson, Edison, Techfield, Brackenridge, and Lanier hosting matches.

Harlandal Indians van Daele Stadium Sidney Lanter Voks Thomas Jefferson Thomas Edison High San Antonio Tech Eaglefield Brackenridge Eagles Harlandale Jefferson Lawier Brackenridge Edison Techfield Mike Southwest Texas Academic Federation Baker Castaneds Eagles Manor Puckett Seale Forteth Squadron Eagle Field Puckett Stuart Loessberg Sele Smith Coates Rheihlander Havlandale 43Rd Squadron Kardow Bartlett Cutterside Dunn Layton Verreil Peeler Thompson Warlandalg Lanier An Traele Teflereon Ralson Tech Et Drackenridge Verland Tech Jetterson Harlendale T Ech Lacier Wuslandatt Talson Lanter Brackenrigge Halean

Finals in Duncanfield Officers Club golf tourney proceed

Finals and semis unfold at the Duncan Field Officers Club. Lieut T H Chapman faces Lieut C A Anderson in a pending semi final while Lieut Leonard Weddington advances to meet winner for the title and First Skate Bank trophy. Mrs B Glenn takes the women’s crown 2 and 1 over Mrs C Thomas. An obstacle event Sunday left three players tied for first, with Lieuts Gus Shea D M Allison and Rice each shooting 48 on nine holes.

Duncanfield T. H. Chapman C. A. Anderson Anderson Leonard Weddington Gus Shen Skate Bank South San Antonio B. Glenn

Glu Heard in Light Opera at Sun Pedco Playhouse

Mayo Dazey reviews The Music Robber a light opera by Isase Van Grove staged by Tuesday Mit Meneluh at Sun Pedco Playhouse. Performers creditably handle a difficult score though orchestra sometimes overpowers. Betty Longakter Wilson Nancy Storace sings well. Alex Johnston Mozart shows strong voice. ensemble chorus well trained. several cast members receive praise for acting and presence.

Mayo Dazey Isase van Grove Mit- Meneluh Sun Pedco Walter Dunham van Grove Plorence Harry Griffith Betty Longakter Wilson Nancy Storace Zaleme Hoyff Simpson Contrello Mozart Alex Johnston Joseph Berger Cuthbert Built Willian Irby Paul Mellenbruch Bob Campbell Manfred Gerhardt

Kitts Begins Coaching Rice Owls Basketball

Tiamy Kitts reported for duty as head basketball coach of the Rice Owls in Houston. He announced that spring practices would begin Wednesday, following his national fame coaching championship teams at Athens High School.

Kitts Rice Houston Tiamy Kitts Oman Athens High School Roo Owls Baskeuonlc Grains Teg

Creator of Stars Named to Pick Them for Paramount

Los Angeles April 5 1992 Paramount assigns stage veteran Blewart Walker to scout and train new faces on the Paramount lot for major roles. Walker will run a selective program, with B F Schulberg backing the project and Paul Lukas later attached to Lukas contracts. The piece also notes reception to Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm casting and other Hollywood snapshots.

Louella Universal Sercien Los Angeles Para Mount Blewart Walker Me. Walker Peggy Wood Kay Francis Mary Ellis Charles Starrett Alexander Kirkland Blanche Yurka Paramount Buddy Rogers Josephine Dunn Paramount Studios Walker B. F. Schulberg Carl Laemmile Jr Paul Lukas Mr. Lukas Striefly Lukas Los Lutes Paramount Junior Lacmmile

Jones and Saltis Clash in Non Title Middleweight Bout

Gorilla Jones, named by the National Boxing Association as the world middleweight champion, is set to meet Bud Saltis of Chicago in the main event of a boxing card in Green Bay Wisconsin on Thursday night. The bout is non title.

Drake names coach Williams athletic director and head coach

Des Moines April 5 Evan Williams, noted for turning around South High teams in Minneapolis, was named athletic director and head coach for football and basketball at Drake University. President Mort house announced the one year contract last night.

Drake Des Moines Towa Evan Bui Williams South High Minneapolis Drake University D. W. Morthouse

Colorado Adopting No-foul Fight Rule

The Colorado boxing commission adopted an amendment to the state law ending decisions based on fouls. The move follows New York’s example and aims to curb “setups.” Promoters must notify the commission seven days before a scheduled show.

Colorado Denver Colorado Boxing Commission New York State

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