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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1932

Page

5

Max Schmeling Skips Exhibition Sparring Show

In Forties Monrieu April 16, Max Schmeling refused to appear at a scheduled exhibition sparring due to unpaid $1000 guarantee. About 600 fans who bought tickets were refunded as promoter Prato and local theater officials confirmed cancellation. Schmeling’s manager Joel Jacobs said the champion would not perform until the guaranteed proceeds were paid. No disorder followed the announcement.

Fortress Monrie Van Max Bchmellag Joel Jaccb Schmeling

Schriever and Lawrence Win Brackenridge Park Golf Titles

Shriever and Lawrence won semi final matches Friday afternoon to reach the Brackenridge Park municipal tournament final. Bernieber Belriever and Tom Lawrence advanced after strong play, with Belriever rallying from two down to beat Mose Levinson and Lawrence delivering steady birdies and pars to defeat Lorraine Young. Final date yet to be set.

BiiMont Bernhard Belriever Tom Lawrence Brackenridge Park Benriever Mose Levinson Lawrence Lorraine Young Schriever Levinson Levi Fteen

Bowling Alk Tenfin League Match Reports

Scattered scores show Werner, Seplen, Treuter, and others competing in the Bowling Alk Tenfin League. Final game details include diverse player lines and team names with mixed results, amid a busy afternoon of matches and standings shifts.

Werner Kuhadlor Treuter Wallcan

Dempsey and Schmeling face NBA suspension threat

Chicago April 16. Tack Dempsey and Max Schmeling, two leading heavyweights, risk banishment from NBA territory amid unpaid bills and an alleged ringer in Toronto. NBA head General John Y. Clinnin opened an inquiry after Pittsburgh heavyweight George Panka accused Schmeling of facing a disputed opponent. If Panka is correct, Schmeling could be banned across NBA regions. Dempsey's case traces to a 1930 Columbus reference and a Mississippi boxing commission suspension for unpaid bills and promoter disputes.

Chicago Tack Dempsey Max Schmeling National Boxing Association Dempsey Toronto Canada John Y. Clinnin N.B. A Schmeting George Panka Pittsburgh Clinnin Canadian Boxing Federation Schmeling Ais Panks Wes Pisanin Bert Schmeling Oslum- Dus Ming Dempecy Mississippi-state Boxing Commission Leonard Gacky Columbus Commission B. A Mississippi Commission Smike Sacks Mystic Boxine Mississippi Sucks Ned Parsons New Orleans

College Baseball Roundup Mixed Results Across Regions

College baseball actions report several scores from Texas and nearby states. Houston’s Owls defeated Texas A and M in a tight Southwest Conference clash as Capt. Squawk Veltman boosted the Aggies with strong hitting but fell short. Austin saw the Bay Bears surge with five early runs to beat Texas University in a 6-2 game. Elsewhere Darko limited a surge as College Station fields hosted a decisive contest while Manhattan Kansas State bowl hawks fell 12-3 in a late afternoon tilt.

Houston Squawk Veltman San Antonio Texas Ageles Owls Klaerner Mnon Austin Bay Bears Texas University Bruins Anoth J Longhorns Taylor Wiitne Bea Sac

New Braunfels Tigers to face Seguin at Landa Park

New Braunfels hosts Seguin in a Sunday noon baseball showdown at Landa Park. Also in Texas, Amarillo College track men best Panhandle A and Aggies of Goodwell 85 to 52 in a Friday dual meet.

NEW Braunfels Segu New Braunfels Tigers Seguin Yo RE Landa Park Amarillo Texas Amarillo College Panhandle A Aggies Goodwell Okla

Yesterday's Explanations and Miraculous Escape Remarked

A quirky note describes the Soap Tree native to the northern United States with tall height and frothy saponarium fruit used as detergent and even buttons in the past. It recounts a January 1931 Surrey crash where a plane fell 20 000 feet yet the pilot survived by fate. The piece closes with Mr Ripley in the South Seas asking readers to send questions for replies.

United States Algiers Surrey England

Pattern Catalog Offer From Marian a Marin

A San Antonio Light Pattern Department notice invites readers to order Marian a Marin patterns. The 32 page catalog features models for home sewers including afternoon, evening, sports, house dresses, sleepwear, and children's items. Prices are 15 cents for catalog, 25 cents for catalog and pattern.

Sives le Dil Sioe Mariana Marin San Antonio

Fashion sketches show cross suspender styles and gowns

Yesterday’s sketches present varied cross suspender ideas for gowns and tops. The left figures illustrate suspender front and back crosses with square back details, highlighting feminine lines and new versatilities by a noted couturier.

Syfsterday Eidher Eves Ting Dyessey Loo

Christie Team Closes UC Bear Era Against Stanford

Walter Christie, 2% year UC coach, leads his final Bear track squad in Berkeley against Stanford. Stanford's Ben Eastmen looms as star, though reports suggest he may retire from racing and resign if the job is untenable.

Berkeley Calif Walter Christie University of California Stanford University Christie Stanford Ben Exstenn Tne Bert

Poulos Ousted For Roughing Up Chick At Exposition Arena

George Poulos, billed as the roughest wrestler in 48 states, was disqualified in a main event at the Exposition Arena after repeatedly targeting Chick, the Toledo opponent, with a knee to the stomach and multiple punches. Referee Les Pfeffer penalized both men for unfair tactics as the crowd reacted. A semi final featured George Ligosky versus Ivan Pontenoff, with Pontenoff winning by a flying toe hold after Ligosky and associates were unable to continue. The card opened with a fast-paced draw between Lefty Graig and Abe Maris Francisco, refereed by Hal Scott and with Lefty Graig as announcer.

Cameron Ralph Hammonds Exposition Arena George Poulos Paducah Texas Dude Chick Toledo Poulos Les Ffeiffer Piainginé Chick Tarely Dude Chick George Sauer Jy Ingal George Ligosky Ivan Pontenoff Pittsburgh Ligosky Pontenoff Sacahd Ralph George Graig Mekin Tulsa Black Minlch Abe Maris Francisco Hal Scott Les Pfeffer Evgeny Lefty” Graig Eddie Peering

Cooper Tires Enter Playground League Team

Cooper Tire company indoor baseball enters Vic Schultz playground league starting in May. Manager A D Cross cites new players Sabur ay. Lineup includes Draker catcher Trinkle Reng Kuenstler pitchers Trinkle Campbell Connor Brack Dimaline Wond Tack infielders Secrest Collins Hubig Gooke R Hatris BD Harris Cross Meuser outfielders. Game details and Crockett 6200 noted.

Cooper Tires Cooper Tire Company Vic Schultz A. D. Cross Saburay Draker Trinkle Reng Kuenstler Harris Cross and Meuser Andfielders

Southpaw Captures Mason Dixon Golf Title

Everett G. Lives of Columbus Ohio defeated John Hines of Garden City New York to win the Mason and Dixon golf tournament in the 26 hole final at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia on April 16.

Southpaw Mason-Dixon White Sulphur Springs W. Ve Everett G. Livessay Columbus Ohio John ©. Hines Garden City N.Y New York

Allison-Vines: Tennis Final on Program

Elsworth Vines of Pasadena defeated John Van Ryn of Philadelphia in the singles semi finals while Wilmer Allison of Austin edged Francis Shields of New York. In doubles, Allison and Van Ryn beat Vine and Shields, and Hall and McCauliff defeated Harris and Levitan. Bell defaulted to Vines due to illness.

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