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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1932

Page

19

Beaumont Exporters open season with win over San Antonio

Beaumont defeated the San Antonio Indians 12 to 1 in the season opener. Pound Em Paul Easterling homered with two on base as Beaumont piled on 15 hits, while San Antonio committed five errors and left six men stranded in the loss.

Beaumont Sanantimio Indiana Beaumont Exporters Ingleesh Buck Marton Smith Jerry Mallett Greenberg Holley Paul Easterling San An Fitzgerald Indians Ali Zaeniel Gooch Beever

Veterans Shine in Early Major League Camp Spotlight

veteran stars take early command as spring training games begin with Washington, St Louis, and Chicago squads showcasing marquee names like Helie Marian, Habe Roth, and Mianush. Frisch, Lloyd Waner, Malone, and Thomas fuel standout performances amid frigid conditions and waning crowds. cold weather halts several scheduled contests across leagues.

Washington Fb Helie Marian Habe Roth Mianush Imelight

Weather and sports notes from a chaotic weekday page

A scrambled 1900s style list mentions Bakeries Mathers Brown and Kueneers, names like Berry and Talley Catia, and events in Loveland and Chicago. It references dates, towns Caston New York Philadelphia and Detentt, with scattered stray terms about football and scores.

Opportunity For Young Marvin Gudat in Chicago Cubs fold

Chicago on April 14 reports Marvin Gudat showing promise as an outfielder prospect. Gudat, who played yesterday, stood out with two hits including one that knocked the ball loose for a run, driving in the game’s winning tally. Manager Sarnsby plans to give him more boroughs of playing time as the Cubs scout his potential.

Chicago Chicago Cubs Wis Frie San Antonio Texas Marvin Gudat Gudat Deel Malone Carroll Grantham Cincinnati Ant Sarnsby Hlm

Cubs Seek Stars of Reds in Trade Talks

Chicago April 14 Cubs continue to chase Reds stars with talks featuring Crabtree, Douthtt, Hater, Herman and Mostiger. President William Veeck returned and discussed possible confers. Rogers Hornsby has long eyed Crabtree as a potential addition to the lineup.

Chicago Cubs Gineimnail William Veeck Sidney Well Reds Crabtree Douthtt Hater Herman Mostiger Rogers Hornsby Mar

Mason-Dixon Golf Tourney advances with upset in early round

In White Sulphur Springs West Virginia on April 14 John B Hines of Garden City New York defeated David N Tallman of Minneapolis 2 and 1 to reach the semifinals. Roof Gilson of Jackson Michigan upset R A Stranban of Toledo but lost to John B Ryerson of Cooperstown New York 4 and 2. Tex Newton of New York beat William J Tryde of Ridgeway Pennsylvania 4 and 7. Everett G Livesay of Columbus Ohio defeated Edmund A Guggenheldt of Roslyn New York 4 and 2. Semifinal pairings Newton Livesay and Everson Gines.

Mason-Dixon Toledo Ohio John B. Ryerson Cooperstonn New York Tex Newton William J. Tryde Ridgeway Pennsylvania Star Everett G. Livesay Columbus Edmund A. Guggenheldt Roslyn

Goslin's Zebra Bat Ousted By Baseball Officials

Chicago April 14 President Harridge and the American League rejected the Zebra bat design crafted by Willis Johns secretary of the St. Louis Browns after Goose Goslin attempted to use it in the opener. Umpires ruled the trick bat illegal as twickery involving the pitcher’s sleeve hidden ball trick and white web on the glove. The designer agreed with the ruling.

Goslin Chicago William Harridge American League Willis Johns Sc. Louis Browns Harndge Twickery Ie Bat

Commercial League Meeting and Sunday Contests Schedule

Commercial Books Brace for Sunday Contests will be received and routine business attended to at a meeting of the Commercial league to be held Thursday night by the office of Business Manager Beau-ATEN. Two games scheduled for Saturday find the Dixie Sports pitted against Alamo Paint at Rock Quarry diamond and the Southwest Bilal Lites against Richter's Bubler-Krusts at Eagle Field. Times start at 2:20 o'clock.

Beau- Aten Dixie Sports Ajinsll Alamo Faint Company Rock Quarry Diamond Bilal Lites Richter Bubler-Krusts Eagle Field Tinth Pames

McGraw Sees Delayed Openers and Weather Woes

MEW FORK April 14. Manager McGraw of the New York Giants says the National League season opening must be postponed by at least two weeks due to inclement weather. He notes pitchers shoulders arms and fielders groaning as cold conditions hinder practice and play.

McGraw Gis Oyhion Dahy MeGraw Mannager New York Stellers Halle

Jones Terry Bout Delayed A Week In Trenton Card

Local boxing card in Trenton postpones the lightweight bout between Claudilla Jones of Akron and Young Terry. The match, sanctioned by the National Boxing Commission, shifts from April 1 to April 2 due to a cold if Ware.

Biggest Crowd At Dallas Tussle Opens Texas League Season

Governor Sterling throws out the opening strike as the Texas League starts its fortieth pennant race. Dallas tops Fort Worth 12 to 4 with George Murray and Renry Ronura leading a 16-hit attack. Lamm stars for Shreveport in a 6 to 4 win over Wichita Falls. Houston downs Galveston 3 to 2 in a 5 600 crowd opener.

Bill Parker Weiler Ross S. Sletlig Texas League Dallas Shreveport Houston Beaumont Fort Worth Steers Elta Langford George Sisler Asanager Shreveport Sports Wichlta Falls van Lamm University of Texas Buffaloes Galveston George Payne Simehes Henry Thormoblen Buccaneers Fausett Bud Haneling Gear Rye Buffs Garveson Cats Whitworth Minogue

Leach Receives Anti-Tetanus Serum After Spike Wound

Boston Braves outfielder Pred Leach was given an anti tetanus serum injection in New York to combat a hand infection from a spike wound. He was injured in a collision with Red Sox third baseman Pickering during an exhibition in Boston.

Leach New York Pred Leach Boston Braves Braves New York Giants Pickering Red Sox Boston

Mayflower Sinks In Lake Kaminiskeg Horror Tale

Yesterday's Explanations reports the steamer Mayflower foundered during a November 13 1922 blizzard on Lake Kaminiskeg between Barry's Bay and Combermere Canada. Only three crew survived clinging to the dead man Browns coffin adrift until grounding on an island. Survivors recount dark horror during wreck with waves and darkness.

Barry's Bay Combermere Canada Lake Kaminiskeg Brown Yorkton Sask Hhe Derk

Ceremonial Staff Signs for San Antonio Opener

The San Antonio baseball club announced ceremonial staff members Plicker C Chambers William Warebach Jacob Rubiola and others for the home opener against Houston Friday at 9 30. Mayor Chambers will throw the first ball County Judge Warebach and Commissioner Rubiola will swing. Pedestrian Cat O Leary will perform six heel and toe turns around the bases in five minutes. Marville Gill of the ball club touted the exhibition and the event.

Plicker C WM Chambers William Warebach Jacob Ruy Binla San Antonio Baseball Club Tigore Houston Chambers Warabach Rubiola Cat O'Leary O'Leary Los Angeles Marville Gill

Battalino and Petrolle Return Bout in Chicago

New York report notes Battalino and Petrolle renewed in Chicago at the stadium. Bout tied to May 13 rematch in Windy City, with Petrolle earning the attention of the metropolitan district. Commission advised Battalino to retire for 60 days for future ring usefulness amid speculation and renewed interest after prior Madison Square Garden events.

Battalino Petrolle Chicago New York Petrollo Bolintino Madlaon Square Garden Nko Gunbowl Smith Ryn Monk Keele Hilval Bolbelino Bethie Petralie Oh Mick Battaling Muldoon Battatina Pete Reilly Rattalina Tony Carzaneri Melly Radalina Valentina

Yesterday's Ball Stars

Assorted baseball items feature Frank Frisch of the Cardinals driving a ninth inning five run rally to beat the Pirates 8 to 5. Roy Johnson with the Tigers homer and three singles against Cleveland. Dick Grinn of the Indians had three hits and scored the winning run in the eleventh. Pat Malone of the Cubs pitched well in a 3–2 win over the Reds. Minnie Danush of the Senators hit a two run homer in the ninth to beat the Red Sox 7–6. Lloyd Warner of the Pirates bunched Cardinal pitching for three doubles.

Roston Red Sox Frisch Fit Bt. Lews Cardinals Pittsburgh Lloyd Waner Malone Tms Owen Carrel Cinci- Natl Cats Thomas Jeassensa- Monelly White Sox Sox St. Louis Browns Wesley Perrett Detroit Phillies New York Giants Brooklyn Boston Braves American New York Yankees Athletics Philadelphia Frank Frisch Carditnals Ray Pirates Roy Johnson Tigers Wes Ferrer Amer Ceveland Dick Grirr Indians Delrot Meinie Danush Senators Red Sox Lloyd Warner Cardinal Thre Dofibles

Steers 10 Get Erickson Back From Chicago

Dallas officials announced the return of pitcher Ralph Erickson, a southpaw also known as Spece, from the Chicago White Sox. The deal reunites Erickson with the local club after an engineering vetton season, with Wissalo Shrivepark noted in dispatches.

Erickson Dallas Bram Ootficiala Chicago Ralph Spece

Martinez Plowboys to Entertain Aces

Martinez Plowboys meet the Independent Acre at 2:30 Sunday in a local league event. A Sunday morning meeting of the Boeven clubs is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Dr. J. L. dacoks office in Hicka building with further notices to follow.

Martinez Acre Marines J. L. Dacoks Hicka Willalx

Bowie Running Charity Races at Bowie Track

Bowie Ind April 14 charity day meeting at Bowie race track open for extra program proceeds to charity. Regular seven-event card with one purse $1200 and six at $1000 each. Take five percent cut to aid wagering for welfare mile two year olds entries include Stephenfetchi Broadway Lights My Fergus and John Hay Whitney. Maryland charity days have raised funds for unemployment and local causes with tax donations and employee contributions noted.

Bowie Ind Eles Cvate Maryland Havre de Grace Pinlico Laurel Mia John Hay Whitney My Fergus Broadway Lights Prograus Pim- Neo Hawreete Grace Lae

Woody Nesiata Enters Fiesta Meet At Eagle Field

Woody Nesiata, hailed as a premier all around athlete from Flutoria, filed his entry for the Fiesta track meet to be held at Eagle Field on April 21. He also listed an entry for the Gulf Aquatic Association event, signaling a busy multisport presence in the state.

Woody Nesiata Woody Nesrata Flutoria Eagle Field Nese Hebler Ian

Schmeling Shows Boxing Improvement in Norfolk Exhibition

Heavyweight champion Max Schmeling on an exhibition tour fought three rounds here against sparring partners Jack Shore and Pedro Lopez, displaying progressive punching power and stamina. It was a measured performance as Schmeling alternated between offense and defense while landing hard blows to both sparring partners.

Schmeling Norfolk Max Schmeling Max Jack Bhore Pedro Lopez

United States Wightman Cup Team Selected

The United States Wightman Cup tennis team named captain Helen Wills Moody, L A Harper, Telene Jacobs, and Larsy Palfrey. The team will play in Wimbledon on June 10 and 11 and compete in English championships June 20 to July 2. Moody Jr. plans to ship aboard a liner to the Orient after his wife departs. Umpires meet at Gunter Hotel room 35K at 7:45 tonight.

U.S. Wightman New York Usi Helen Wills Moody L. A. Harper Telen Jacobs Larsy Palfrey United States Laven Tennis Association Wimblesiop England San Franciego Frederick Moody Jr San Francisco Orient Panama Canal

National League and Pacific Coast League scores reported

The page lists multiple baseball results and standings across leagues. Notable items include New York and St Louis matchups, Indianapolis and Chicago area games, and Pacific Coast results with Los Angeles teams. Also mentions Arizona-Texas League results and a postponed Seati-Oakland game, reflecting a busy midseason slate.

Pacific Coast Laague Sollywood Tos Angeles Sacrzntento AF Tortlend Seati-Oakland Arizuna-Tenas League Tucson Ilabem Deuplas Mbugierauy Wake

Crom Will Campaign 78 Out of Louisville Ky

Crom Will plans a spring campaign with fights scheduled in Louisville and Fort Clark. The program features Grom and Brooksfield pro fighter under Sergeant Pau Grossman, with Kid Voney as the opponent. Training begins April 16 ahead of a mid June departure for Anderson, Louisville, then a summer push through the East.

Crom Louisville Grom Brooksfield Voxer Pau Grossman Voney Fort Clark de’ jParture Anderson

Shotton Praises Phillies Infield As Best In League

NEW YORK April 14 Burt Shelton manager of the Phillies says the infield is strongest in the National League. He predicts a strong year with solid pitching and a powerful attack led by Earned stars including Dick Bartell and Mickey Mallon. He notes fans underrating the team but cites recent trades and young players boosting the roster.

New York Burt Shelton Phillies Tye Sil Shotton Phils Yucseng Lye Ieague Attuck Theve Darie AL Sorond Mickey Mallon Bazemen Tiat Franke Fitch Tony Cucainello Alot Thie Aloo Hay

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