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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1934

Page

14

England's Cup Race Yacht Endeavour Launched

The 128-foot steel Endeavour, Britain's challenger for the America's Cup, slid into the water at Portsmouth with champagne scenes. Built of steel aside from deck fittings, 83-foot waterline, 72-foot beam, and 13-foot draught, the vessel carries an 82-ton lead keel and four-centreboard system. Spectators watched as T. O. Mf. Bopmith’s wife broke the champagne and wished the yacht luck.

Dayle Talbot Frese Kports Wrnter Portsmouth England W—M—Rideavour Britain T. O. Mf. Bopmith Ateel

Southern Open Tuesday Start to 1934 Baseball Season

Eight clubs begin the Southern Association season with Atlanta hosting Nashville and New Orleans visiting Birmingham. Memphis travels to Rock to face Chicks and Knoxville tangles with Chittanseys as teams chase the pennant amid shifts including Lee Head and Moosa Claugh, stirring optimism.

Ifa Southern Association Wo Pices Association John Martin Atlanta Crackers Nashville Volunteers Birmingham New Orleans Pels Memphis Chicks Chittanseys Knoxville Nashville Kner Vitle Paul Weaminger Smokies Lee Head Moos Clahaugh Galveston

Boxing card features Brown Castro in main event at arena

Boxing card lists Willard Brown and Myruel Castro in the main event with Jack Kay and Bail McDywell in the semi windup at the Athon arena on Tuesday. Brown, a San Antonio favorite, has a string of KO wins and a flawless record. Castro boasts victories over Abad Bayvadore Garon and others, aiming to measure Cox after his elimination bout.

Tighters Inc Willard Brown Myruel Castro Jack Kay Bail McDywell Tueaay Net Eaeerday Athon Arena Dlyes Aisport Prenotera Brown San Antonio Bridget Mexico Kid Bruher Halph Sikes KO. Castillo Sisica Mexico Bamby Bolia New York City Lupe Tenorte Phillipine Islands Cistty Tracey Cox Yount Ster Cox Elks Houston Castro Davey Abad George Bayvadore Bobby Garon Bobby Coe Manuel Quintero Benny Pevex Jory Marnioes Marnex Magaving Wat Pielecher Ho Hen Hoya Mike Atxa Peerimei

Billion Dollar Wager On New York Races

New York races draw an estimated 100 million dollars in bets this year, with figures suggesting the sum could match or exceed prior records. The large wagering total reflects high confidence in the track season and prompts talk of debt coverage and national wagers.

New York Ngure

Mooney's Bat Beats Austin in Doubleheader

Babe Mooney star third baseman of the Sabinas Brewers belted nine hits across two games, driving in ten runs as Sabinas routed Swann-deville Muremen of Austin before 3000 fans at Van Daele Held Sunday. Perez won the opener 13 to 1. Goobers Gudat finished strong in Game 2 with a late burst. Next week Sabinas heads to La Tedo to face Mendiola's crushers, then hosts Houston on April 20 for two games.

Babe Mooney Sabinas Brewers Swann-deville | Mluremen Austin van Daele Chee Onse Perez Tod i Goobers Gudat Guilt Guilt Replaced “Grandpa” Eena Repland Rusty Lyons Hestis Mooney Bebe Sphinas la Tedo Mendiola Sampres Houston

Headquarters Triumphs Over Luling in Runaway Setback

Headquarters beat Luling Corner 8-2 as McDonald homered. Tevenge delivered two base hits and solid pitching backed by defense. Officials noted errors and miscues amid the high scoring Sunday game at Ran dolph.

Luling Corner Randolph Luin Siatay McDonald’s Homer Totela

American polo team beats Mexicans in tight match

In Mexico OLY, April 8, the United States polo team edged Mexico 9 to 8 in a hard fought Intertatt series. Major Swing led the Americans with two goals, while Major Stalth starred from the saddle as the U S team secured the victory amid protests over a disputed goal and referee rulings.

Mexico Oly Mex Staes Acay Musie C. C. Smith Port Sheridan Mick Ceerly Atbey Jaime Quinones Jorge Parada J. al. Swing U. S. Army Gilerlo Simon Coe

Missouri Pacific Bunthine Specials Win 11-1 Thriller

Missouri Pacific Bunthine Specials edged Saviadron 41 11-1 near Kelly Field boosting after a 10-0 win. A late double by Beale and Stocklin sealed Sunday’s game at Booster Park diamond in a lefty pitcher duel between Nik Bankston and Eatelidson. Batteries Edmundson and Son for RH 41, Nick Bankston and Galvan.

Missouri Pacific Oyer Texaco Bunthine Specials Bavadron Kelly Field Booster Park Beale Stocklin Lefty Nik Bankston Thewimmers Eatelidson Saviadron

Night final set for floodlit US Soccer title in St Louis

The United States Football Association grand final will be played at night under floodlights for the first time. Reins of Pawtucket, Baer, Pullers from Si and other defending champions race for the trophy after yesterday’s rainout, with the match scheduled for Walsh Stadium at 8 o'clock.

St, Louis United States Football Association Ran- Rees Pawhucket Tix Baer Pullers Walsh Sta

Paul's Grove Beats Thiery in Texas Company Tilt 20 to 2

Paul's Grove baseball squad routed Thiery, 20 to 2, in a Texas company game on Sunday. The Grove seeks more scheduled contests and notes mural operator 116 and Nex for 20 P2.

Paul's Grove Texas Company Nex

Randolph Loop Triumphs In Big League Baseball Tilt

Randolph Loop squadron edged Portyelzi in a Monday baseball game at Horton Park. Key players included Sims with two RBIs, Bland pitching four innings, and umpire duo Foster and Jopn. The stout fielding and timely hits earned Randolph Loop a 3 to 2 victory in a tense midseason clash.

Sith I Ae Quadron Bkg Tesumey Viking Portyelzi Babirday Wea Abe Brown bin Ech Ak Huma Sim Eanes Sims Boyd Bnit Foster Hortand Park Kuho Teli Iss

Aapela HS Opener Opening Day in Texas

A fragmented note hints at a Texas high school opener for baseball with Ay phone contact and Stephen referenced. The text is incomplete but suggests a season start event at a local Hew Deal facility with dengue mention.

Texas Stephene

Opening City Intermediate league action yields multiple victors

In Sunday play, The Red Birdie Aces, Prospect Bill Rattlers and Royal Sports led early City Intermediate standings. The Atas defeated Neighborhood Tigers 8 to 4, the Rattlers shut out the Longhorns 4 to 0, and Royal Sports toppled the Warriors with a strong showing.

Red Birdie Aces Bill Rattlers Royal Sports Atas Neighborhood Tigers Rattlers Longhorns Roral Sports Warriars Lieb Tess Wilnas Gonzsta Munowa Carus Caraa B. Frsnhoe G. Lopez el Ecorar

Mavericks Dominate Liberty Cardinals in Spring League clash

Mavericks with Jeannke Stewart Powe Ofix and Ray Morales overpower Liberty Cardinals 16 1 in a tense game. Notable performers include Cordova Rodri Powe Sacrifices Del Cisneros and Urrutia with multiple base hits. Pitching by Ortiz helped the Mavericks Cubs secure the win as Stewart and Canby contributed on offense.

Liberty Cardinals Jeannke Stewart Powe Ofix Ray Morales Hari Maverick Cubs Phat Liberty Cardinaly Maverick Cubs Vontege Soave Coltevesif Ybararty Hilisteo Sraewe Tania Isberts Steward Tums Cobbe Ious Von Shara Cordova Rodri del Cisneros Biewert Power Urrutia Rodriguez F Morales Canby Fer Tageits Cobby Doubte Tr Maries Gomater Omar Hutte Ortiz Threatro Dre Yaarra Winnie Sicher Feuine Danae Syorekeeper

Drivers' in-Spill at Hondo's Track

Drivers in Spill at Hondo's Track Sunday saw seven cars start the race, four finish after a dust cloud. Dusty Rhodes and Cotton Grable collided, George Speed Wapfer crashed to avoid them. Fred Ruth Wor led Graty Sexton second, Tureman Brooks third, Marz Digby fourth. Sexton won a grudge race over Grable by three seconds. Oracle's 43.1 marked best in metals. Grable won two races, Wagner one. Reicks won the non-winners’ consolation. Dowdy won the donk car race. Jack Earle crashed off a board wall during a motorcyclist stunt.

Oracle Grable Wagner

Many Treats on Theater Atl and Other Film Notes

A fragmentary review page lists several films and performers. It praises David Barge with Wut Rogers, the rural Maineators, and As the Earth Turns with Jean Muir and Donald Woods. Katharine Hepburn’s Spitfire is critiqued for her grown up performance, while The Student Prince revival and This Man Is Mine receive brief mentions.

Sam Woolford David Barge Wut Rogers Tanker Charles Mitcheton David Evelyn Venable Kennezs Canadian Rockies Jean Muir Donald Woods Eyeryorne Katherine Hep Academy Hell-Cat The Texas Katharine Ralph Bellamy Robert Young Prince Rael Romberé Gertrude Lang Waitess Tren Dunne Constance Cummings

Archery Exhibitions Highlight Local Club Events

Archery clubs hosted a Petro Ware ground event with about 20 participants. Competitions featured novelty shoots at 20 to 25 yards and targets including apples and bananas with shooters such as Elbert Wheeler Lloyd Schwartz Mamie Schwertz and George Bridgman among others. Next Sunday the group plans to move to San Pedro for additional exhibitions.

Longview San Coburn McDoural Antonio Petro, Ware, Lacey Casiana Wetmore Road San Pedro Atarh Datlna Coy Fort Wirth Cleiure Maugie Suidhsig Jusnard Finny-Parer Vharanter Appies Lloyd Schwartz Nelson Wheeler Houston Vivons Chambers Ina Hue W. B. Thrasher Lmton Mealés Linton Lloyd Schigarts Melvin

British Actor Borrowed for Role in The Green Hat

Los Angeles Apr 18 The ex for all people is making a comeback as British player Hugh Williams is borrowed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer to play Joe March in The Green Hat opposite Herbert Marshall. The piece notes improved England America film ties and Del Rio’s evolving roles with Warner interests and Shangha Orchid. Lola Lane returns to New York after goodbye to Al Itar.

Lovella Parsons Motion Vitture Univertal Service Univenal Tervite Amfatlog Buelary Edivnr Los Angeles Catia Hara Charles Laughton Henry Yin Windy City England America Wodacere Hugh Williams Winfield Sheehan A. Wilde Mr. Williams London Amersey Metro-Gold Mtager Joe March Itis Herbert Marshall Napier Henry Ste[bheiser Napiee Bgnstance Bennett Warners Dolores del Rio du Barry Prati Warner's Ialores Sha Catter Hollywood Loly Lane Goobye al Itar New Yorks al Vadmiles Gil Lola New York

First game results and weather affect early schedule

Fragmented report lists teams and players such as Sullivan Lorbeer Yoelt Amson Autey and Svehlin with scattered scores. Mentions St Louis Cardinals vs Browns, Cubs vs White Sox canceled by rain, indicating an opening day with weather disruptions and incomplete box notes.

Schertz Beats Sruma 7-5 in Seims Sunday Baseball

Schertz toppled Selma 7-5 despite being outhit. Ted Schertz went two for three while Welle led Selma with two for four. The game featured strong pitching and late scoring to decide the winner.

Schertz Sruma

Cecil Smiths Riders Triumph In Handicap Polo Match

Cecil Smiths Riders overcome a 9 goal handicap to defeat Air Corps four 14 to 21 before about 9000 fans at Nier field. Austin teammates Tom Mather J B Gilmore and H W Williams starred with Smith scoring ten goals and Williams showing strong defense. Second Field Artillery Brigade beat Third Infantry Brigade 12 to 7 at Harborfield without Major B Tait.

Cecil Smith Austin Nier Field Harborfield Second Field Artillery Tait Sf Brackson Smith Tom Mather J.B. Gimore H.W Rube Williams Mather Gilmore Earl Hughes Hval Rawat Air Corps Artillery Coulter Harbord

Peacock Poloists Beaten at Austin by Texas University

The Texas University polo team defeated Peacock Military Academy 16 to 3 Sunday afternoon. Longhorns captain Verran Cook scored nine goals, Weston scored one while playing, Griset contributed one, and Watkins added Peacock's final goal.

Peacock Austin Texas University Iteam Preddy Weston Peacock Military Academy Sn Austin Verran Cook Longhorns Weston Tel Griset Watkins

Beverly hangout celebs at The Hang-Over party

A lively Beverly hangout scene features Margaret Setlavan, Ralph Forbes and other stars amid tables, piano charm, and late night photos. The report lists Norma Talmadge’s New York rush and rumors of Marjorie King’s suicide attempt, with many Hollywood names in transit or at events.

Beverly Margaret Setlavan Ralph Forbes Cecide Mille Cellini MGM Karen Morley San Fernando Valley King Victor Chamster Howard Lang New York Scdtland Ivan Behe Helen Hayes Greta Garho San Francisco Hollywood Norma Talmadge Marjorie King Herbert Mundin Alice Head England Mist Head A. 3 Cronin Aric Linden Milton Nixon William Selter Russ Columbo Sally Blane Clare Bow Ambassator Irving Thallerg Skeets Gal.lagher Duke

Deal Couple Gets Dice Hollywood Split

Hollywood reports the anticipated breakup of producer Joseph Schenck and stage star Noem Tuladge after a Mexican civil court decree for Mrs Talmarge citing incompatibility. Rumors tie Tuladge to George Jessel as she travels toward New York with potential marriage plans unclear.

Hollywood Odey Joseph Schenck Noemp Tuladge Tommy Mexico New York George Jessel

Actress Mother of 7-Pound Girl

A note reports the birth of a seven pound girl to actress formerly Dorothy Jordan now living in Howell. The article mentions the arrival of the child and refers to the family, with unclear details about the parents and housing.

Kongluly X. Hy Couper Dorothy Jordan Acréén Howell Testarx Misa Coane Sunde

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