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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1934

Page

9

Humberto Dawkins Fifth Victim At Walkathon Wrestling

Humberto Dawkins extended his winning streak to five by defeating Scotty Dawkls in the main event at Walkathon arena. Bam Lethers Kon and Sam Lethers provided notable action, with Lethers securing a decisive win over the masked opponent known as the Big Bad Wolf. Oak promoter Harry Coffman and Opene Fox also featured in the undercard as the cooling system kept the arena comfortable for the capacity crowd.

Doc Bhaw Juan Bimberto Gabby Scully Deeks Walkathon Scntry Dawkins Humberto Denbing Scottr Sal Scotty Sam Teyx Lethers Vartar Big Bad Wolf Bam Boston BEW Heferes Carl Geyer Opelene Fox Dallas Civie Tony Marconi Fox Tony

Racer Al Reinke Killed In Ascot Practice Crash

Los Angeles April 12. Al Reinke a young racing driver was killed instantly when his car overturned during a Ascot speedway practice. A mechanic Kenneth Dever escaped with minor injuries. Reinke faced kidnapping charges regarding a newspaper reporter. Triplett and others previously killed in racing incidents are noted in nearby reports.

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Boston Braves Get McManus Lose Smith

Boston on April 1 reports McManus, ex Brooklyns Dodger second baseman and former Red Sox manager, purchased by the Braves to fill the second-base vacancy created when Rabbit Maranville fractured a leg in spring training. The deal is cash only. On April 14 Bob Smith, Braves pitcher, suffered a fractured wrist from a line drive during practice.

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Cavalry Club Sets Busy Pistol Season With Four Matches

Cavalry club of the South West announces four definite pistol matches. Capt Basil F Basila says challenges have been sent to units including Ninth Infantry Twenty third Infantry Fifteenth Field Artillery Twelfth Field Artillery One Hundred Forty First Infantry Texas National Guard Houston and Fort Clark Fifth Cavalry Laredo and Liberty Pistol clubs Nuevo Laredo garrison and Mexican army officers. The Twenty third Infantry has accepted for April 29 and the National Guardsmen for the same date. May 6 sees Houston at the Galveston encampment of the Barris county reserve officers. Fifth Cavalry meets Fort Clark dune 3 at 1 I William D Croy captains the Local cavalry term.

Cavalry Club South- West Basil F. Basila Ninth Infantry Twenty-third Infantry Fifteenth Field Artillery Twelfth Field Artillery Texas National Guard Houster Cavalry Club Fifth Cavalry Fort. Clark Eighth Enginers Laredo Nuevo Laredo Houston Galveston Barris County Fort Clark William D. Croy Tocal

Openers Spark City Major League Baseball Schedule

Amateur Baseball Public Service plays Nu Grape at Public Service and Duncan Field hosts Richter's Bakers while opening games unfold across Duncan Field Sunday at 3 30. President John Philip Dunsmore pursues a fifth team as four clubs confirm entries. many local crews organize meetings, signups, and practice at various venues including Jesque Park Diamond and West Start Street.

Public Service Nu-Grape Duncan Field Richter’s Bakers John Philip Dunsmore Alhough Mariner Garagemen J. Muliez P. Gabriel A. Teniente Br, Trevino J. Carajav C. Rodriguez L. Martines A. Salazar J. Monreal Tony Martattez Red Bridge Aces Jesque Park Carvajal West Guhday Rodrigues Doe Martinez

Quatre Bras Entries at Arlington Draw Heavy 120 Lb Handicap

Arlington on April 12 lists Quatre Bras with 120 pounds in the 2500 governors handicap and other heavy weights. Strideaway and Cursor among top contenders, twenty five entries on hand, with noted horses from Meemere stock farm and Dallas winners. Walker favored in San Francisco bout with Godwin as odds tighten to even money.

Arlington Tex D Stables Arlington Dowts Strideaway Glenard Meemere Stock Farm Ant Cursor Floyd West Dallas Plight W. F. Axton Bahamas A. M. Grecch Friedein Barent Ars Tracy Walker Francisco Mickey Walker Bob Godwin Walker Intil

Exhibition notes and scattered scores across midweek events

The fragment lists exhibitors and athletes including Weaver Cotman MeAtor Grube Holtshaw Dai Pittsburgh and many more. It mentions venues, weights, and dozens of names with scattered results and cancelled games due to rain and cold weather across major cities such as Baltimore Boston Chicago Philadelphia and Washington.

Cotman MeAtor Ad Grube Holtshaw and Dai Pittsburgh Har Gee Tag Velie Boyan Bowman Densirg Hildebrand Wineearner Bertin Boentir Houston Igi Figensy Hogestl Cookrane Hayworth Iftin White Danid and Redmond Brooklyn Baltimore Boston Chicago Chicigo Philadelphia Phillies Athletics

Fast quarter milers face off at Southwestern track meet

In Austin on Saturday two of the Southwest’s fastest quarter milers, Cox of Texas and Green of Abilene Christian, clash in a key fourway meet featuring Texas, SMU, Baylor and ACU. Cox, coached by Lithlefield, is noted as a top 40 yard man and holds a 48.3 conference mark. Green has been a leading quarter miler at schools below university level. A notable half mile showdown includes Edwards of Texas, Ledbetter of SMU, and Simmons of ACU, with Ledbetter the defending Southwest champion. The Texas squad is expected to dominate feature events and place well in the meet.

Austin Alex Cox University Green Abilene Texas Baylor Abilene Christian College Clyde Lithlefield Texas University Cox Maged Edwards Ledbetter Sm.u Simmons Treas University

Beach to Coach Coffeyville Athletics Next Year

Armand Beach of the University of Kansas has been selected to coach Coffeyville high school athletics next year. Beach was an outstanding fullback at the university.

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