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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1934
Page
12
Reported rabbit drive in the Bellview area near Clovis involved two planes dropping bombs on a ranch drive. About 2600 rabbits were killed with ground support. Hunters bagged around 3000 rabbits, though air bombing accounted for roughly two thirds of the total.
Tom Lawrence, a late junior champion and top title contender, defeats David Goldman to lead in the Brackenridge park spring golf tournament. The match featured birdie on the 20th hole and advances to Wednesday actions amid a packed card of second round pairings and upcoming clashes.
Dallas meets April 5 report on mutuels operations and track setup for the spring racing meet at the state fairgrounds. Officials from Arlington and local clubs attended as exhibitors prep the oval. the race window construction excludes cashiers while the schedule runs from April 28 to May 22. George Aulbach and Larry Nachholtz edged Tom Sockwell and Francis McGonagill in a recent exhibition match 3 up.
Archers gathered at the Wetmore Road range for the elementary round. Lloyd Schwarts led with a 887 score, Verdayne Zortman close behind at 365, Frie Ledner took third with 427, Melvin Wartz 49, Wil im Skinner 485, Richard Jy Jr. 310, and R. B. Dane 458. Weather and muddy tracks hampered several shoots as Instructor Blurt Wheel supervised the event.
New York April 9 Insider report Aminy McLarnin and Barney Ross near signing to box for the welterweight world title late today. May 26 is the proposed date for a milk fund benefit. Co managers Arrowhead and partners rush to finalize contracts as bills and agreements are readied this afternoon. The bout, a major attraction since Benny Leonard Lew Tend era, would crown the champion with proceeds aiding Mrs Hearst’s sponsor group.
Sensational pitching from Sabinas pitchers powered a double shutout victory over the Richter Bakers. Rusty Lyons and Pa Peas held the Richter lineup, while Gilbert Gudat and Jimmy Perez led a 13-0 second game. Manny caught the first game with Query behind the bat and Morin handling the mask in the nightcap.
A fragmented listing of exhibitions and battery lineups features teams and players in multiple cities including Cincinnati Boston St Louis Chicago and Dallas. The note references numerous batters pitchers and staff such as J Dean T Dean Mentions like Be llimore Murase Herring Perkins Newsome and Hubbell appear among many others. Untidy OCR text shows scores and player lines with teams and venues throughout the era.
The Bank Baseball league begins Tuesday at Conception Park with a 0 o'clock kickoff between Alamo National and Federal Reserve. Other members include Frost National and National Bank of Commerce as the circuit expands in Texas. Frost, National, and NC of Commerce are listed among entrants.
A frozen bird dog, an English Setter, stands in a snow bank near Devon Pennsylvania as residents and motorists observe the unusual scene. The dog is described as medium sized and about years old. The item mentions a quirky story and upcoming "Believe It or Not" cartoon Q and A.
A large crowd attended a Sunday puppy show at Koehler Park adjoining Bracken Ridge under the Last Anton Kennel Club. About sixty entries, aged three months to a year, competed across breeds including Chihuahuas, Pekinese, Airedales, Fox Terriers, Scottish Terriers, Welsh Terriers, Boston Terriers, Chow Chows, German Shepherds and more with numerous best of breed and Best Puppy awards announced for each breed.
Arlington Texas April 9 The Wichita Falls polo team led by Captain Ernest Fain annexed the BI Ravichity spring tournament title with a 9 to 7 victory over the Ranchito Blacks. Five goal hands helped the invaders roll up a marginal lead and hold a tight defense through the final two chukkeres to stop BP rivals.
Fresn, Calif April 9 Insole Marty Presny state college high jumper set an unofficial world mark with a 6 9 142 inch jump on his seventh try at a Dust Meet with Sacramento Junior College. Next Sunday April 15 moves time for hundreds of persons.
British America's Cup contender Endeavor nears completion at Southport yard. The wood and steel craft shows a lacy hull, a large mahogany superstructure, and a nearly finished hollow steel mast. Spars measure 167 feet, deck planking nearly done amidships. Four titles for Stewart Phoenix. Stewart of Albuquerque wins fourth straight Southwestern Golf Association title at 36 holes.
Les Stoefen, 23, of Los Angeles, dominated Allison with swift serves and sharp volleys to win 6-2 6-2 6-3 in the Meanuquat River Oakka tournament final. He then teamed with Bitsy Grant to take the doubles 6-3 6-4 2-6 6-2 over Allison and George Lott. Stoefen heads to Pinehurst for North and South play against Shields and Mang as U S Davis Cup prospects rise.
Dusty Rhodes, once a baseball pitcher and auto race driver, wed Miss LaVin Guidry of Jennings Louisiana. They were not present at the New Braunfels ceremony Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Z R Kinney served as attendants.
The Texas refinery town prepares for games this week with practices and scheduled matchups. Teams include the Frankly Squace gers, Red Bridge Aces, Warriors, Royal Sports, Longhorns, and several others. A managers meeting is set for Monday at James Sporting Goods to organize the City Intermediate Baseball league.
In Mexico City on April 9 the U S Army polo team routed hosts 12 4 in the first of a best two of three for a donated cup. Maj C C Smith and Capt O Davis of Fort Sheridan starred while Capt L K Truscott of Port Myer suffered a shoulder injury but continued playing into the third period.
Burnett coached by Cecil Burnett aims for a fifth City title as Jefferson hosts the City track meet at 3:30 Sunday afternoon on Jefferson Field. Burnett has won the first two City titles and supplied most records. Jefferson and Brackenridge split other points with Lanier and Tech also fielding strong squads. The district meet airs locally Saturday at Jefferson with regional events in mid May and the state meet in Austin May 4 and 6.
Nu-Grane Bottlers defeated the Florenville Cubs 6-5 Sunday afternoon in Floresville. Eckhardt went 3 for 4, powering Nu-Grane while Haskins pitched and is expected to handle future City Major duties.
Gonzales High Apache edged New Braunfels High beat them in the ninth minute. Tito led with a key play as New Braunfels defense faltered late.
Dr B B Parrish of Legion and Lymien lead skeet efforts as Lyman tops 37 of 150 and Parrish 47 at 26-yard traps. F C LaBattine of Edna scores 23 of 25 in a remarkable skeet display.
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