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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1932
Page
21
Local golf writer advocates San Antonio as host city for a major invitation tournament to showcase Texas youth. He cites rising young players, potential field sizes, and cross city benefits, urging support from clubs, sponsors, and the Light department for regional exposure and economic impact.
Navarro ball club invites players to try out at Timber Beach slam and Thursday at 4 PM. The Navarro club opens with a game Saturday against Techfeld, with teams The Trawks and Navarra clus for upcoming matchups. Also included is a boxing card featuring Anckia Fielde vs Henry Fir, on May 6 in Louisville, promoted by Jimmy Dell. Seguin Bulls receive letters of support as coach Fred Weston fields new prospects for spring practice.
The Texas Amateur Athletic Federation outlined advisory council members for city championship boxing bouts at Exposition Grounds on April 19 20 and 23. Winners advance to the TA AF state tourney in May in Austin. Proceeds benefit the American Legion unemployment fund with Legion control of ticket sales and a share for unemployed sellers.
NBC Sluggers pummeled Federal Reserve 8 to 0 in a Bank League game at San Pedro Park. Five second inning hits including Bain's homer and Molecamp's double fueled the rally. Freiner Fahrenthold Stockwell and Schluik starred in the field for the winners as Musa struggled for Federal.
The Forty-sixth Squadron extended its winning streak by defeating the Fifty-third Squadron 17 to 6 in a Randolph field league matchup. Crosswaite led the hitters with two singles two doubles and two triples while Pekkala added five hits as the team piled up five doubles and six triples.
Texas A and M, defending Southwest Conference baseball champions, travel to Houston for two games against Rice Institute Owls. The Cadets then continue road trips culminating in a rematch at Kyle Field on April 29 and 30.
A triangular meet is scheduled in Fort Worth featuring Texas Acelesqi Journey, Rice Tristitule Owls, and Texas Chayllan University Frogs with coach Pronk. Letters mention Toepperweins and In-Door baseball as prep for the season opener, noting four hits at five for season antes amid unclear context and several garbled names.
In a dense entry from a historical paper, Highland Park figures such as Hearty Thurkerk Schutte and Penman appear among top bowlers in the City Uandican League listings, with numerous player nicknames and scores referenced alongside other teams and events, including mentions of Yoakum and Ardale. The report mixes multiple leagues and results, highlighting standout performances and roster details.
Col. Jack Abernathy, a former Oklahoma peace officer, will attempt to catch three wolves bare handed at League Park under floodlights on April 23. Promoter Ralph Hammonds says the event will proceed with paid admission through downtown sections. The wolves arrived from the Rocky Mountain area after capture. Abernathy will use only a glove on his right hand to subdue them by reaching into their mouths.
New Rochelle April 14 Francis T Hunter a professional tennis star and publisher who was seriously injured in an automobile accident recently hopes to play tennis again by July He said today he expects to leave the hospital Sunday
Ice hockey news from Los Angeles reports threats of a $25,000 damage suit against the Toronto Maple Leafs if they do not arrange a five game series at the Winter Garden. Leafs officials say players may be unavailable due to exhaustion and injuries from the Stanley Cup run.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions shooting and multiple names including John Dewey and Heald Gundry along with scattered codes and places. No clear date, location, or outcome is discernible. The readable portions indicate a gunfire event with several individuals referenced in an unclear context.
Thomas Jefferson will meet Brackenridge Eagles at Eagle Field in a pivotal high school league game. Coach Hamilton reshuffles a makeshift lineup after Thalheimer and Surtees are sidelined by flu and inoculation injuries. Lanter could move into sole first if Brackenridge defeats Jeffs.
Seattle fighter Leo Lomaki from Aberdeen outpointed Bearcat Baker of Riverton. San Francisco’s Sammy James beat Jack Globs of Tulsa. Gabriel Lavaysee defeated Ed McGovern of San Jose. Erwin Blige won on points over Kensneh Johnson. Joey Coffman and Kermit Thompson fought to a draw in Oakland.
Chicago April 14 Roverl E Tarlow secretary of the Professional Golfers of America tournament bureau resigned his pass Wednesday. No reason given. Albert C Gates business administrator will conduct bureau business for the present. Lime. Economic transportation backed by guarantee from a reliable dealer is featured daily in Light Classified Used Car ads.
Pinehurst North Carolina April 14 with seeded stars dominating the men’s singles draw of the North and South tournament Ellsworth Vines national champion from Pasadena is set to meet Berkeley Bell of New York after both advanced through earlier rounds Others in action include John Van Ryn Gilbert Hall Frank Shields Gregory Mangli Whmer Allison and Eugene McCauliff all slated to play as quarterfinals begin amid heightened anticipation.
Omaha Neb April 16 4 were whereby Oscar Estrada Gu ban piitcher goes to Puebla In ex change for Lee Riley a hard nit ing outfielder was announced last night by Manager Walter Hapgood of the Omaha Packers Estrada a southpaw was Omaha's leading hurler last season.
Helena note reports Helene Madison, famed swimmer, aims to own the 1 yard dash record alone. She and Eleanor Garatti share the mark, but Madison has never broken it in official competition. Her eighth attempt yesterday again approached the record, though officials were present.
Our Lady of the Lake College held a field day for elementary grade students starting at noon Thursday and continuing until 4 45 PM with some AQN children participating.
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