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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1932

Page

9

Phar Lap death fuels probe into poison or colic

Australia mourns Phar Lap as veterinarians weigh autopsy results showing a highly inflamed stomach. Dr Willam Nielsen and Dr Massera of San Francisco doubt natural illness after a near fatal incident last year. Owner David J Davis wavers on a full pathological examination, while plans unfold to preserve the famed horse's hide for taxidermy.

Ey Miller Tolland von Elsie Currigment Minlo Park Call Pha Lab Australia Willam Nielsen Today Zor Neilsen Perry Ranch Phar Lap Iol Petry Ranch Nielsen Caeser Massera San Francisco Massena Miclgen New Zealand Clulfield Melbourne David J. Davis Daviy Darla Phar Tan Aughalby

Indians Await Shortstop Anxiously for Beantown Behemoth

Indians anticipate the arrival of Dicky Scofield, a Springfield Three-I League shortstop, to join the San Antonio Lidions and complete their tre wiliel. Hammond and a left-handed pitcher from Kansas are also expected to bolster the Texas League lineup as the team opens at Beaumont, with coachs anxious to shore up infield and pitching before the season begins next week.

Dicky” Scofield Bpringfield San Antonio Lidions Tre Wiliel Hamer Hammond Pud Presideal Ody Tron Knatsas City Willy Scofield Kansas Otty Indians Beaumont Elire Tribe Bosges Patk Nines Infantry John Brewer Tdcker Leo Najo San Antonia Brewer Siemer Chiropractic College Hawks Ad Dietzel Missouri-Pacific Luling Longueypark Dhanis Tursday Vinney McCane Tenkue Weker Tuloia Tuloia Sees En Eed Ban Antonie Ee aMnUlotl, MR Oy

Two Thousand Athletes Set for July Olympic Games

Los Angeles reports that about 2,000 men and women from 50 countries will compete in the Olympic Games from July 30 to August 14. The organizing committee announced the changes from the Berlin 1990 congress limiting nations to three entries per event.

Los Angeles Berlin

Parish League Opens Sunday with two double-headers

Parish Baseball League opens Sunday afternoon at San Pedro Park Glamond and the Concepcion diamond. San Fernando plays St. Anna in the first game and Sacred Heart meets St. Patrick's in the second at 3:30 and 4. In Concepcion, St. Cecilia's faces St. Gerard's. Plans and security details are being arranged for each venue.

San Pedro Park Concepcion Parish Baseball League San Pedro San Fernendo St. Anna Sint Sacred Heart St. Patrick's Concépelan St. Cecelia’s St. Gerard

Order Three Wolves for Abernathy

Report discusses a planned Abernathy demonstration featuring three wolves and an old United States marshal. The event, set for Saturday night, April 2, involves trapping wolves and a controversial confrontation with locals amid disputes over the wolves and the protest. Ralph, promoter of the suit, wired from Denver about the display and the use of canines in the protest.

Nmiree Ore Dérril Tiny Ueaver Cole Gite Wall Cahikitten Calch Abernathy Fuin United States Trou Okbihoma League Hasehadl Park Ralph Wan Moms Denver Walves Leoth

Phar Lap Death Shocks World Of Thoroughbreds

Phar Lap, the famed Australian colt, died in California after a colic attack possibly linked to green fodder. The 6 year old, valued at $500,000, had just returned from a North American campaign, with 37 wins in 51 starts and a two mile Craven Stakes victory setting an Australasian record.

California Meinlo Park Calit Phar Uap Australia Fiapce Anks Tanforan Track York County Chicago America Phar Lap Pacific Nis Quarters D. Oo. Davis Sy Francisco

Izaak Walton program features dog disease guidance and talks

San Antonio chapter of the Izaak Walton League hosts an evening at the chamber of commerce rooms in the Aztec building. Aletra Bevan presents dog disease diagnosis with illustrations. Gok W. B. Table outlines league activities. D. F. Davis discusses enforcement cooperation. J. P. Classen addresses protecting big game. Public invited.

W. A. Bevan Wnollen San Antonio Tonnk Walton League Ah & W Chamber of Commerce Azter Ado Gruso W. B. Table Léague Aotiytes D. F. Davis John P. Classen Bexar County

Cabler Loses Boston Fight in Junior Boxing Semi

Cabler from Brownsville Junior College and Texas’ lone junior champion, faced Mark Hough of New York Netro in the A A U junior championship semifinal in Boston. Hough, a Golden Gloves winner, stopped Gabler in the second round after a tough start. Kilcullen of Yale outslugged Urdayinis of Northwestern in a light heavyweight bout. Bell Telephone tops Western Electric 3 0 in indoor hoops at Bat Place Park.

Bul Cabler Brownsville Texas Boston Mark Hough New York Netro Associated Press Gabler New England Tool Hough Tod Lo Une Iingra Ray Mcoulum de Uroit Wis John Kilcullen Yale Joe Urdayinis Nexthwest Widd

Baseball Officials Meet at Gunter Before Season Start

Southwest Texas Baseball Officials Association holds a weekly meeting at 7:45 PM Thursday at the Gunter Hotel Route 348. Last meeting before season start this weekend. Members listed include President J. P. Dannamore, Vice President A. P Huffaker, Secretary F. M. Millon, D. B. Barrey, J. H. Gameton, G. F Greig, B. E Balltz, B. C Hoge, Blue Mites, W A Randall, Ted Stahl, R. G. Vargas. Membership applications received from Andy Andrews Ice Miner Gy Nelson Stoen man.

Gunter Southwest Texas Gunter Hotel Association J. P. Dnnamore A. P Fonce Huffaker F. M. Millon D. B. Barrey J. H

Lone Star Athletic Association to Hold Thursday Boxing Bouts

Expo boxing program shifted to Thursday amateur bouts at 8 30 p m at Exposition grounds with entrants weighing in at 4 p m. Bob Warren association matchmaker announced the change as winners meet a Wart Worth team next week. Officials include Rossman commissioner Eugene Halmng secretary Bronk Brenner and George Michel judges Lefty Coolg timer Bert Brannon ref, Warren in charge of fighters.

Expo Lone Star Athletic Association Exposition Ground Arena Bob Warren Association Bronk Brenner George Michel Finarly Lefty” Coolg Bert Brannon Warren

Seguin Tigers Open Season with 8-2 Win Over Randolph

The Seguin Tigers beat the Handquarters squadron of Randolph 8-2 on Sunday at Seguin diamond. Seguin moved ahead three runs in the first inning and held strong as pitchers Garter and Fricke starred. Ophid and Cader each collected two hits.

Seguin Tigers Randolph Seguin Diamond Tigers Garter Fricke Greatehall Ophid Cader

U S Davis Cup Team Selected for Canada

The United States Davis Cup squad for Canada includes Hy Gilsworth Vines Frank Shields Joan Van Ryn and Whitney Allison with Vines Shields and Van Ryn top singles candidates and Allison and Van Ryn the leading doubles pair. The team gathers at Pinehurst and trains in Chevy Chase before facing Canada in late April.

New York Canada Hy Gilsworth Vines Frank Shields Joan ¥En Ryn Witney Allison Vines Shields van Ryn Allison van Ityn George M. Lott Suicide Jack Wight Marcel Rainville Montreal Gilbert Nunns Toronto Walter Morin Regin Wright Rainville Canyon Pershaps Wright Alison Mexico Toth Allixut Opverkens Ipsh

Exhibitions schedule list with scattered placements

A fragmented OCR list shows numerous exhibition mentions across cities including Chicago, Nashville, Philadelphia, Princeton, Detroit, Brooklyn, Reading, Montreal, Manchester, Dallas and others. It notes various events and venues, with inconsistent spellings and numbers, reflecting a broad touring schedule rather than a single cohesive event.

Festerdas Jormey Cry Boson Wort Worth Teeass Chicago Hibibursh Oy Nashville Tens Nashville Ohler Cheveluch al Hoxie Ark Louth Hasie A Snoxeilie Kousvilis Winnerton Phladelphia Princeton University Ac Kanene Kansas City Detroit AE Alatun Brooklyn Itartford Chelanatis New Buck Cinehimals AL Chalinnanay St Mocherter Mahan City Iaminga Dallas Dalian Bt. Pouca & AU New Tohua Caar Yew Crean

Hammonds Seeks Referee for Friday Sauer Chick Bout

Promoter Ralph W Hammonds seeks a qualified referee for Friday's Sauer versus Chick main event at Fixposition rounds. With Jal Scott and Jim Boyd available, Hammonds evaluates several officers to pick the best official, as fouls carry a 50 dollar penalty paid to the Tonl webin.

Hammonds George Sauer Dude Chick Ralphn W. Hammonds Jal Scott Jimmy Boyd Mississippi Chick Sauer Batier George Tori

Aurora Will Keep Purse Levels for Spring Races

Aurora announces daily race purses not falling below 700 dollars during an 18 day season starting May 2. Early purse distribution totals 5500 dollars on Saturdays rising to 9000 dollars, with daily cards featuring three races at 9700, three at 3200, and one at 1000 dollars. Also noted is a Brook Field ball game and a Fifty-eighth and Sixty squadron clash slated for a Wednesday afternoon.

Aurora Hrosition Park Cives Pura SROO Brooks

Wins Race Dashes Off Best Essay at County Meet

At Yorktown county meet the blonde sprinter, CURNG, won the 220 yard dash and then, still in track attire, wrote an essay during the meet. He returned to help the relay team to victory as observers noted his swift transitions and enduring speed through the events.

Cular Ann Hile Artial Analis Yorktown Gressuy Lenore Momer

Phillies Sign Bob Whitney to Farm System Deal

The Philadelphia Nationals signed Pinkey Whitney nicknamed Bob Whitney a Brackenridge High School product and relative of third baseman Rodney Whitney. He joins a farm squad in Durham North Carolina where he will develop as an outfielder and hitter.

Pinkey" Whitney Philadelphia Nationals Pinkey's Younes Bob Brackenridge High School Rodney Little Rock Assoculiin Bal Durlum N. C Phillies Besebon Bra

Hispano Americans Plan Opening of Local Baseball League

The Hispano-American Baseball League opens at 1 45 Sunday afternoon at Escobar field with a gala. President John Solis says A G Roemer San Antonio baseball commissioner will throw the first ball and Proxy Soils will receive it. The 4 0 Fillers face the Bell Taximen as the opener, followed by the Sons of America versus the San Tex Barbers. A band will perform to mark the occasion.

Spud Tatum Smatemr Union 64 Public Service Utilities San Antonio Baseball Commission A. G. Roemer Commissio Commissio and Will Be Allowed To Play Thie Gees Compassion Roemer Commercial League Great American Life Inminance Alamo Painters Navarro Club Filipano-American League Hell Taximen Sons of America A. A. Fillers Teague Hispano-American Baseball League Escobar Field John Solis San Antonio Bell Taximen Sons of Amecrica San-Tex

Commercial Basketball Champs to Receive Trophies

Commercial Basketball League managers voted to buy trophies for Wilmers and runners-up from a $65.90 surplus after a short meeting Tuesday night. Kenney's Grocers champions of the league later won the city and state title, with the Texas Chiropractic College banks as runners-up, to receive the awards. The league will also ask the San Antonio basketball commission to divide $72 formaleting from city playet funds among seven leagues.

Commercial Basketball League Wilmers Kenney's Grocers Texas Chiropractic College Commercial League San Antonio Basketball Commission Plavett

Squadron 42 Wins Behind Strong Pitching at Kelly Field

In a six inning game at Kelly field Squadron 42 topped Squadron 49 9-0. Thompson and Monaghan shined on the mound and Monaghan drove a sixth inning homer with two aboard. Both teams eye the April 11 opener as a key early-season point.

Squadron 42 Kelly Thompson Monaghan Squadron 49 Kelly Field

Steers Even Rice Series in Texas Tilt

In Houston on Tuesday April G6 a Texas Longhorns 4 Owlsto 2 victory tied the series. Texas broke the deadlock with runs in the eighth and ninth innings. Vernon Taylor held Rice to scattered hits and struck out 10 while Terranella battled the Longhorns. Binnton keyed Texas with a double and a triple as the Longhorns built their margin. Batteries Texas Taylor and Binnton Aloe Terranella and Baniumcé.

Houston Texas University Longhorns Longhorns Vernon Taylor Longhorn Owl Terranella Owls Jones Omis Binnton Texas Taylor Aloe — Terranella Baniumceté

Polo Schedule Practice Game on Brackenridge Park Field

A cut in practice game is set for Wednesday afternoon at 3 30 on Brackenridge Park field. Drawings received from officials of the Houston Riding and Polo club for the Winston tournament opening Sunday in Houston Bayou City. The Air Concert, mainly Randolph field players, will move Sunday to face the Houston Greens, while the San Antonio Clyde clan will clash with Houston Hulsaches Monday afternoon.

Hoond Brackenrides Park Houston Riding and Polo Club Bayou City Air Coinseam Randolph Field Willy Houston Greens San Antonio Houston

Barbera Girls Set Two Workouts on Woodlawn Diamond

Barbera's indoor basketball team will hold workouts at 6 15 p m Wednesday and Friday at the Woodlawn Jake diamond. Girls interested in playing should contact Manager Barbera at Crocketh 6659. Dilworth Ranch Wins. Wilson County District tennis meet set for San Marcos April 23 with three Dilworth divisions.

Barbera Eicla Woodlawn Jake Diamond Crocketh Dilwortis Ranch Stockdale Dilworth Ranch School Wilson County San Marcos

Boxing results from multiple venues report knockouts and decisions

In Dayton Jackie Fields from Chicago KO'd Peewee Jarrell of Fort Wayne. In Indianapolis Barney Ross beat Frankie Hughes. In Port Worth Tony Herrera defeated Jimmy Owens while Jackie O'Day beat Freddy Nuncio. One bout lists uncertain city spellings and weight notes.

Dayton Ohio Jackie Fields Chicago Peewee Jarrell Fort Wayne Indiana Indianapolis Barney Ross Frankie Hughes Clinton Indias Port Worth Tony Herrera el Paso Jimmy Owens Fort Worth Jackie O'Day Hartford Connecticut Freddy Nuncio Dallas

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