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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1932
Page
7
Rainy opening day in Washington as President Hoover attends ceremony for the major league opener between the Wellington Generals and Boston Red Sox. General Alvin Crowder starts for Washington against Dan ny MacFayden. Also notes rookies, manager debuts, and player moves across teams as season begins.
A compiled weekend sport review covers Berkleys Bob Hlasey running 10 seconds in a 100, St. Louis Cardinals releasing Rhy Start, and Detroit Tigers casing Harry Davis from Toronto. It notes Bobby Joiner shooting 67, Milton P Worney upsetting Jack Ryerson to win a crown, and Tulane Invitations tennis final results.
Chicago April 11. The American Association opens its thirty first pennant campaign with Indianapolis and Columbus as top contenders. An estimated 42 000 fans will attend the inaugural card with openers including St Paul at Louisville and Minneapolis at Indianapolis. Batters noted and lineups listed, with Milwaukee Toledo Kansas City Columbus and others. The league emphasizes strong size and regional rivalries despite last year’s weather and gate issues.
In Eagle Pass on April 11 Franklin, joined by famed bullfighters Alberto Balderis and Paco Gorracci, faced a raging bull that toppled his cape and nearly endangered him. About 7000 spectators cheered as Franklin struggled but recovered from a difficult moment in the ring.
Tarpon are reported returning to coastal waters along Texas, drawing thousands of anglers from valley areas and other regions. Fishermen from Port Isabel and the Orange area, plus Brason Bantlaga vicinity, are rushing to chartered spots to capitalize on the run.
Three wolves weighing about 100 pounds each have been secured for a bare handed exhibition set for April 23 at League Baseball Park. Colonel Fack Abernathy promotes the show with Ralph Hann munis, noting the wolves were wild caught near Rocklex and will be baited by trail hounds from J W Donnell to pace them.
Seventy players including the United States Davis cup team members gathered at Pinehurst North Carolina for opening round play in the North and South tournaments. Top seed Ellsworth Vines of Pasadena faced B Campbell of Houston while Frank X Shields of New York and John Van Ryn of Philadelphia drew opponents. Other notable entries included Harvey Harris Yale H Barres and Bryan Grant with several seeded players advancing.
Monroe fans hoped Branch Rickey backed a six club Cotton States league expansion. Aubrey Haas accepted Monroe baseball’s offer to join with Baton Rouge Eldorado Pine Bluff Vicksburg Port Arthur as the league meets to finalize finances. Rickey, a major league figure, attended as the drive continued.
San Antonio Indians, led by President Tomer Hammond, aim to add two or three more pitchers as reinforcements arrive from Kansas City. Opening day plans call for a 19-man roster, with Moore as a potential opening day pitcher after strong bullpen work. A break-in drill and Beaumont trip prep proceed as the club readies for the early season and a home opener against Houston.
New York April 1 President Hoover may be caught in a knot hole trying to throw the first ball of the season at Washington stadium. The article notes Hoover’s possible antics and cabinet hesitations while examining early season prospects for the Senators and Red Sox with mentions of Al Smith and Franklin Roosevelt in bullpen roles.
Opening day lineups feature American League games including Washington versus New York and Cleveland at Detroit with Ferrell and Sewell listed. National League schedules show Philadelphia at New York and Boston at Brooklyn while Chicago clashes with Cincinnati and St Louis faces Pittsburgh.
Keed Stokes, state president of the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation, announced that at a Sunday Austin meeting the federation voted unanimously to remain unaffiliated with the Amateur Athletic Union. The statement cites seven years of policy and aims to involve the greatest number of Texans in wholesome recreation rather than focus on star athletes.
New Braunfels and the Fliers clash in Swatfest as New Braunfels nits and allies overwhelm the Sixty-seventh squad at Randolph field. Sunday afternoon action saw the Fliers win 16-7 with key contributions from Rose Strahough Heane and Kroeger Tet.
Rain and cold weather disrupt Kentucky Derby workouts on April 11 with many contenders staying in stables. Those that did venture out limited to short efforts on the sloppy track. Notable names hit by the weather include Our Fancy Prince Matspur Manyyrs and Barnshkavn.
In Houston on April 11 the Houston Yellowjackets edged the Air Corps Training Center team from San Antonio 17 to 11 in a gripping elimination tournament game staged by the Houston Riding and Polo Club. The lively match went down to the final minutes as both sides exchanged lead changes and dramatic plays. Houston authorities praised the defense and teamwork that sealed the victory for the Yellowjackets.
April 1 dispatch reports Charley Chick Haley star National League hitter and Red Sox outfielder for the world champion St Louis Cardinals has been traded to Cincinnati for pitcher Benny Frey and cash. The deal value and salary negotiations were not disclosed as Hafey sought $17,000 while Cardinals president Sam Brenton pressed for $13,000 plus a $500 raise over last season. Hafey previously signed for the Cardinals after a holdout early last season.
Robstown Polo Club defeated Corpus Christi Saddle and Polo at Saxet Polo Field in six chukkers. Dick LeBlue scored in the first, Dewitt Reed led in the second, with Cullen Wright and Buck Emmert among Robstown scorers. John Hansard refereed the game.
In a free hitting Hill Country league tilt on the Llano Meld Sunday afternoon the Liana Cowboys beat Masart 18 to 16. Fredericksburg defeated Kerrville 13 to 4 and Brady beat Titnetlon 7 to 2.
Santa Cruz April 11 Helen Wills Moody displayed stellar tennis at Pasatiempo Country Club to defeat Paul Fairchild San Jose star 1-2 in an exhibition set.
Camp Normoyle Quartermasters defeated Head Quarters Company Twenty third Infantry 12 to 8 Sunday afternoon. Moseley hit a homer with two on in the third inning. Batteries Camp Normoyle Sierer and Hoagland Twenty third Reynolds Scol Weaver and Denvers.
Officials announced the McAllen Palo meet has been postponed indefinitely due to the inability of three teams to compete for the event scheduled for April 1. The postponement affects teams, organizers, and local fans awaiting the meet outcome.
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