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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1932

Page

20

City High Field Meet Features Three Area High Schools

Cinder speedsters and field stars from Thomas Jefferson Brackenridge and Teeh former Main Avenue will crowd Eagle field Friday at 3 30 pm for the annual city track meet a prep for the district meet at San Mamos April 23 Coaches Kellam Aradige Burnett Jefferson and Riley announce strong lineups and a keen mile relay contest among Jefferson Crooks Cacares Koontz and Smith Brackenridge includes several sprint and distance events while Teeh fields Schramm in four events and others in hurdles javelin and jumps Officials Joe Ward Mike Rule Gene Geng and others supervise the meet with local officials aiding as timers and judges.

Thomas Jefferson Brackenridge Teeh Main Avenue Eagle Field San Mamos Are Claud Kellam Araridge Cecil Burnett Jefferson Rilex Tech Jeffer~gor Af Crooks Cacares Koonte Smith Baker Jones Brolze Rutledge

Manor Puckett and staff set field event orders for meet

Doc Sowell handles pole vault and high jump while J D Miller covers broad jump shot put Les Pfeiffer manages discus and javelin Johnny Davis will be chief statistician Phil Patton clerk of field events and Fred Mary clerk of track events The schedule begins at a clock with 16 minute intervals including 120 yard high hurdles pole vault broad jump discus 10 yard dash 160 yard til 220 yard low turdles 40 yard dash tech jump shot put 220 yard dash mile run javelin throw and mile relay McAllen Texas April 14 The McAllen Legion junior baseball team travels to Falaturias for a game with the high school squad after two preseason wins.

Gen van Manor Puckett Doc Sowell J.D. Miller Les Pfeiffer Johnny Davis Phil Patton Fred Mary Tech

St Pat Fights Feature Action In Knigins of Colum bus Hall

In a St Patrick’s Athletic club benefit bout night at Knigins of Columbus hall, Kid Buckholly faced Cyclone Herrera and a busy card produced no decisions. Tom Ethridge and Kid Shieldz, Babe Delaney versus George Saenz, Onick Sanchez versus Frank Baylor, Hugo against Berma, Delaney meet Delaney, plus an exhibition by coach and officials named Seng, Maeriz, Monroe, and Wright.

St. Pat Kid Buckholly Cyclone Herrera Patrick's Athletic Club Knigins of Columbus Hall Tom Ethridge Kid Shieldz Babe Delaney George Saenz Onick Sanchez Frank Baylor Ld Hugo Kid Berma Mike Delaney Eddie Lopez Wright Riley Gene Seng Otis Maeriz Tom Monroe

Nationals to Austin in weekend three game series

The Mexican Nationals booked a three game series with the Austin Black Senators in the Capital City this weekend. One game is scheduled for Saturday and two for Sunday. Four former Black Indians are listed on the Austin roster. The Senators took a five game series from the Nationals last season.

Odd Mat Results From Unclear Meet Report

Scattered, garbled names and numbers appear to describe a Mat results page with multiple wrestlers and scores, including references to Mythe Asnutlutedt Krean Eyavast Ni Sean and various odd annotations. The readable fragments suggest a meet with numerous competitors and placements, but essential details are unclear.

Mythe Asnutlutedt Krean Eyavast Sean Dem Tern Ping Brleieh Wadi Aus Duntieyvere Ueurl Hanne Trees Mopella Weleweir Aue Matcawler Vth Greerw Vagb Aten Mebbe Ink Tata Monien Cahit Megantieg Fm Ee TV Matetelpid Kirholesl Nia The 726 Vernna Mem Churter Yah Wravey Chienga Onan Brea Cheney Une Abroad Puasa Twente Wering Werk Cheung Shia Aree AL Recnraas Terre Veni Ing Uat Inck Waabtuen Ang Ailes Mleinbarn Kew Yun Bette Vlan Chistaineh Waablyh Caoree Kotauharon Lie Angeles Dee Hevile Pru Dete Aie

Tragedy Strikes San Benito Track Team Meet

AN BENITO Texas April 14 The San Benito track squad will be crippled in the district track meet this Saturday by a fatal gang fight that left Bruce Gentry Harlan Wright and Oscar Lozano injured. Hogan Rillue, a noted athlete, was killed and Billue topped county scoring at the meet here. Milly Gilbert and Kurdira will lead the senior track squad at Donn with the local representative.

AN Benito Texas San Benito Hogan Rillue Atar Aresto BI Liler Bruce Gentry Harlan Wright Cscar Lozano Billue Milly Gilbert Donn

Vicksburg Cotton Britos appoints Lon McShane manager

In Vicksburg Mississippi on April 14 Lon McShane was named manager of the Vicksburg Cotton Britos. Norman C. Schlemmer, president of the steel club, announced the new appointment while noting the team’s recent tight loss and McShane’s strong play in spring training.

Avsmane Vicksburg Miss i—Lon McShane Vicksburg Cotton Britos Norman C. Schlemmer Steel Club McShane Jeph Voor Spring O'aining

Phar Lap death linked to stomach ulcers and fermentation

In San Francisco on April 4 the Hooper medical foundation of the University of California announced Phar Lap the noted Australian racehorse died from a stomach fermentation causing heart distress and ulcers. Pathologists found two milligrams of poison in the stomach but said it would not have caused death. the horse died at a Menlo Park ranch last week amid reports of oak tree spray residues.

San Francisco Hooper Medical Foundation University of California Phar Lap Menlo Park Ranch

Kid Pancho to Fight Zarro in Fort Worth Comeback Bout

Kid Pancho, once a famed flyer in local rings, plans a comeback at Fort Worth Thursday night to face Gyp Zarro of Oklahoma City. Pancho resumes boxing with renewed vigor after the birth of his baby daughter. Tony Herrera declined to make the agreed three pound weight for the bout.

Kid Pancho Zarro Ft. Worth Shapr Fort Worth Gyp Zarro Oklahoma Kantan Pancho Tony Herrera

Phar Lap's Heart Sent To Australia

San Francisco April 14 The embalmed heart of Phar Lap the famed red terror is aboard the ship Iner Mekura bound for Australia. Harry Telford of Sydney park owner and David J. Davis who brought the horse to the United States consign the heart to its homeland as the horse's body rests in San Francisco pending shipment back to its native death.

San Francisco Phar, Lap Golden Gate Hio Harry Telford Sydney David J. Davis

Grantham Injured Delays For Several Days

Cincinnati Red second baseman George Grantham will miss several games after injuring his left foot in the sixth inning of Wednesday’s game against the Cubs. Andy High, former Cardinal, replaced Grantham as he was carried from the field.

Grantham Ginginnati George Grantham Cincinnati Red Hkely Moesup Jeff Andy High Cardinal

St Hedwig to Host Lavernia In Diamond Showdown

St Hedwig will host Lavernia at the Hedwig diamond next Sunday afternoon as the St Hedwig club seeks a win. The Personality Cleaners were beaten 9 to 4 by St Hedwig with Sam Minnis striking out nine. Jennings and Chaney pitched for Lavernia while 3B Kilelbasen went 3 for 4 for the winners.

St. Hedwig Lavernia St. Hedwig Lavernia Oje Bb. Hedwig Insing Sam" Minnis Jennings and Chaney Kilelbasen

Great variety of holds on mat card features Hammonds return

Promoter Hammonds returns to the Exposition grounds for a wrestling card aiming to display many holds. Main events include Dude Chick versus George Poulos with a surfboard hold, Poulos’ hold, a Russian leg twist by Pontonoff against Ligosky, and a special match where Abe Morris faces George Craig with strongarm tactics. Hammonds debuts a short armlock and Airplane Spin on Jack Burns, who uses hammerlocks and risks $50 if Hammonds loses within the 15 minute limit.

Ralph Hammonds Himselt Exposition Grounds Dude Chick George Poulos Poulos Ivan Pontonoff George Ligosky George Graig Abe Morris Ilkes Morris Hammonds Jack Burns Ralph

Chase of the Bride on Rodeo Program in Texas

Rodeo will feature Miss Georgia Simmonds, famed Texas cow girl, in a main event on April 24 at the Lae North Loop riding range. Other performers include Addison McDoneld H L Kuykendall Dr J H R Saunders Chief Correll Doug as Cofarth Johnny Hoffman William Halley Grayson Lubbock Archie and Tommy Schuehardt. A brass band will provide intermission entertainment between events.

Chase Miller Lae North Loop Georgia Simmonds Texas Addison McDoneld H. L. Kuykendall J. HR. Saunders Chief Correll Douglas Cofarth Johnny Hoffman Willam Halley Grayson Lubbock Archie Tommy Schuehardt

Racing Dogs Learn About Rattlesnakes

In San Francisco on April 14, a racing dog tale notes rattlesnakes and a mechanical rabbit differ in reaction to caning advances. Playgoer and son Mappygoer chased a rattlesnake near San Carlos California during dog races, where a snake strike reportedly halted the dogs. The incident left both handlers with injuries but the dogs remained unshaken.

San Francisco Jack Miles Miami Hla San Carlos Calif Warold H. Groth Sqia

Helen Balfe Returns to Dive After Retirement

Chicago on April 14 reports Helen Meany Balfe will resume her diving career after a two year retirement to enter the Illinois Women's Athletic Club aquatic meet next Monday. The New York star, holder of many national titles, will compete in the low board event against Chicago champion Evelyn Kennedy and marks a comeback following her divorce.

Chicago Helen Meany Balle New York Illinois Women’s Athletic Club Evelyn Kennedy

Entries for Kansas Relays Open from Purdue and More

Lawrence Kansas April 14 Entries from Purdue University Oklahoma A and M College and Emporia Kansas Teachers College were received today for the Kansas Relays to be held April 23. Oklahoma Aggies entered Peyton Glass in the 100 yard dash the event in which she won second last year.

Kansas

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