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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1934

Page

7

187 000 Attend Big League Openers

Opening day crowds across major leagues set attendance records under clear skies. The New York Giants beat the Phillies 6 to 1 behind Bub Hubbel while Washington edged Boston 6 to 5. Brooklyn topped Boston 8 to 7, Cincinnati and Chicago showcased strong debuts, and Detroit defeated Chicago 5 to 3 with strong hitting.

Hugh 8 Fullleeton JR Eperls Weiler Daiy Games Sar Bianis Théip High Station Carp Hubbell Phillies Red Sox Weshington Senators Fenway Park Washington Brooklyn Dodgers Ceaser Stergel Boston Braves Cincinnatic Iicety Lonnie’ Warneke Chicago Nahthander Warneke Batamsén Cintinnali Blonndy Ryan Jimmy Wilson Phil Thomieri Henry Schmschaller Cronin Eidowble Jonnsen Pincu Baier Dave Baribi Buck Walters Athletics Miy Yankes A's Bing Miller Cleveland Indias Rogers Barnsby Browts Earl Averill Mickey Cochrans Tetroit Tigers St. Louis Cardinals Swithh Dizzy Dian Elding Lamh Pittsburgh Pirates Benind Dean Ducky Meddes Pepper Martin Boston Teague Bell Dan Terror Hace Wilson Ine Braves

Baseball Standings and Batteries Across Teams

Baseball standings show teams such as Kansas City Toledo Louisville and Milwaukee with win loss records and listed battery combinations including Phelps Fenner Moore Shores Logen Riddle Lawson Bohman Goldierk Degauiers Weinert Erickson Green Eimms Gecell Starr Murray Har rave and Young. The garbled OCR lists multiple batter names and team blocks, reflecting a period box score format with pitchers and catchers associated to each club.

Kansas Phelps Fenner Moore Shores Brenzel Todiacapolis Toledo Logen Riddle Lawson Bohman Goldierk Degauiers Louisville Cone Bai Gou Weinert Erickson Green Eimms Gecel

National League Southern Association Scores Report

Nashville defeats Atlanta 6 to 4 in a Southern Association game. Knoxville records a win over Chattandy 1 to 0. Lith Rock edges Memphis 4 to 3 while New Orleans beats Sirminghan 3 to 1.

Southern Association Nashville Atlanta Knoxville Chattandy Lith Rock Memphis New Orleans Sirminghan

Confusing League Schedule Notes From Galveston to Oklahoma

A fragmented OCR sports brief lists several league play events for midweek. Entries reference Galveston at San Antonio, Beaumont, Oklahoma, and Houston, with mentions of Ben Antonio, St Lewe, Dewrait, and Washington at New York, plus National League games including Philadelphia at Lew York and Chicago at Indiana.

Tenas League Galveston San Antonio Tieumon Beaumont Warth Oklahome Tule Way Thersdar Ben Antonio Houston Bestemen Bates Oklahoma Bray St. Lewe Sinsean Dewrait Mhitece Washington New York Flay Taursday Firtun Brogkins Binlatephia Lew Yitk Pittsharga St Lovis Enigago Inna

Comforts Brones Rally Past Kerrville in Texas Clash

Paced by H Bergmann who homered and singled in three trips, the Comforts Brones overcame Kerrville for a 4-2 victory. Paul Kratz pitched well for Kerrville as the teams produced a rough game with multiple hits and errors in the Tate inkings.

Comfort Texas Apm H. Bergmann Omfore Brones Tate Kerrville Paul Kratz Mersvil Wani pueHr Sonim Teren

Open Betting in New York Opens Door to Legislation

Open betting at state race tracks moved closer to reality as the Crawford Bretten bill repeals Hughes anti-betting 2 percent. The measure advances to the Governor for approval. Lexington reports April 14 notes organizational steps by the American Thoroughbred Association to foster cooperation in breeding and racing. Greenwich and New York reports list Joan Hay Waltney as president, Antu Hancock as president, and Major Lowe A. Beard as secretary and treasurer.

Agbaay N. Y Wit Hughes Lexington American Thoroughbred Association Abe Bank of Mgs Paysie Whiteyan Joan Hay Waltney New York Antu B. Hancock Pars Major Lowe A. Beard Waleney Surf Interests

Derby Done at Louisville Derby Workouts and Favorites

Derby news from Louisville outlines Sir Thomas Winterbeck as a key Derby favorite after a 9 quarter workout. Reports mention times around 1 42 and 1 14, with betting and training notes on Rich Fh Chaysel Brosh and Dusty Dawn among other contenders.

Louisville Sir Thomas Winterbeck Phau Chaysel Brosh Ilinois Acre Silas H. Meson

Opening Softball Tilt Features Eleven Teams

Eleven teams represented at the opening game between Serve Station and Four-Sieth School. Randalph Field at New Braunfels hosts the event with Harold's Hoan, dugier Chamber of eeerce, Baptist Bears, Porty h Aghidron Ramblers, Service Station, Textila Ruspel Bian Auto among others. The match sets the tone for the season as teams compete for early advantage.

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Legion Cubs Triumph In Extra Innings Over Dick Brother Team

In LEGION TEXAS on April 18 a large crowd watched the Legion Cubs defeat the Dick Brother teams from Hye in an extra inning ball game. Relief pitching delivered late, helping the Cubs seal victory after a tense contest.

Legion Texas Legion Cubs Suntay Dick Brother Hye Tres Aller Grive Cubs Wrilea Kaiser Aralga

Wrestling draw ends in collision at San Francisco bout

Bonnie Muir Australian champion and George St. Seattle, formerly a Wai football player, collided in a wrestling bout here. Referee Georns Gardenfield declared a draw as the match ended in a tie. Earlier, one referee crashed before the finish, but details remain unclear.

Gan Francisco Bonnie. Muir George St. Seattle Georns Gardenfield

These Pants Belong in Museum

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Sorman Ohio Coxh Iwin Jacchi Wie University Obishama Aklehy Leo Peeshlers Atari Glenn Conningham Kansas Dacchi Cuntinedaen Uae

Brown Dominates Rival in Elks Tuesday Fight Night

Willard Brown defeated Jame Castro in a featured bout. The card also saw McDowell versus Kay, Sanchez versus Martinez, and Perez versus Luz with several bouts ending in policey rough exchanges and crowd reactions as fighters showcased early career promise and ring antics.

Doo Shaw Willard Brown Drikett Tidisna Manwl Castro Elks Cid Willard Brown Ford Castro Fils Ring General Ites Pam McDowell Jack Kay Kay Mac Bill Chick Sanchea Pia Martinez Martinez Chuck Joe Marlines Mike Tong Benny Perez Luz Talanen Benny Tos Aak Tele Jos Maron Poree Trankla FremmiNe Rato Aml Terry Young

Tigers win doubleheader over Alama City Eagles in quick two games

Tigers baseball dominates Alama City Eagles 25 to 2 in the first game and 11 to 9 in the second as E Opperman P Morales and R Dagilla star on the mound. Yellowjackets shift to independent play after beating Lakeview Aors 22 to 9 Sunday. Panthers and Black Cats set meetings for recruiting and scheduling in coming days.

Simpsons ‘Tigers Alama City Eagles Tiger Dssnond E. Opperman P. Morales R. Dagilla Tigers C. Richel

Littlefield to take nine Longhorns to Kansas meet

Conell Clyde Littlefield announced nine University of Texas track and field athletes will join a Kansas State meet in Lawrence, Kansas. The Longhorns will also engage in a meet with TAA schools here Saturday. Team members listed include Captain Alex Cox Rex Rockhold Harvey Wallender Queal Archér Charles Gruneixen Buren Farwards Bob Sewell Forrest Will Ser and possibly Frank Hhikbell or Teil Austin.

Littlefield Texas Kansas Conell Clyde Littlefield University of Terras Kansas Te Lawrence Kan Unis Longhorn Longhorns Alex Cox Rex Rockhold Harvey Harvey (“Chine”) Wallender, Queal Archér, Charles Gruneixen Buren Farwards Bob Sewell Forrest Will' Ser Frank Hhikbell Teil Austin

Texas Boxes HOUATAS 3 BEAUSONT Houston 21 Wecurdy

An uneven text fragment lists players and scores including Parker, Kalbitz, and Cvengros with various baseball actions. The garbled OCR mentions Fort Worth, Houston, and multiple players and plays, but concrete game outcome is unclear. The passage includes team names, hits, and fielding notes without a coherent narrative.

Fight Night Results Highlight Packed Crowd and Upsets

The Associated Press reports a crowded 10 400 attendance last night as Levinsiy of Chicago defeated Ramase by a 2 round decision in a heavyweight bout. Several other bouts featured Jacksonville rivals Bla-Ray Schneider and Eddie Burl winning decisions, while Eddie Stroma and George Nichols earned points in Cleveland showdowns. A parade of quick outpoints and stoppages followed in bouts across Omaha Sioux City and Portland with multiple contenders listed from New York to Havana and Buffalo.

Associated Prean Dog Angeles Sing Levinsiy Fqaee Chicago Lee Ramase Gon Liecu George Blake Ramere Jacksonville Ray Schneider Aeneisionoyét Eddie Burl Gland Charlie Stussine Pittsburgh Eddie Stroma Cleveland George Nichols Buffalo Mickey Dugan George Baratko Billy Fy Ga Brie Joey Speigelanita Stanped Ray Cole Berle Dating Neson Troy Keanard Varko Everett Rightmeier Fargo Calle Freddie Penn Omaha Pal Sioux City Billie Love Jule Lestie Bai Clnier Portland Ore —Sin Bexland Ind Rolf Baxtun Beteatt

Jaysee Golfers Set For Second Handicap Meet Sunday

The Jaysee Golfers resume action on Sunday at Willow Springs in the first monthly handicap tourney of the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Spencer won the first of 12 trophies. the series awards will continue at future events. Sam G D. Lowie chairs the committee.

Chamber of Willow Springs Vordenhaui Spencer Sam GD Lowie Chaiman Spurmes

Omar Smith Wins Aggie Ring Title in Boxing

Omar Smith won the 125-pound boxing title at Texas A and M College with a three round decision over Jos Houk. The event took place in College Station, Texas, on April 18 with several local boxers named in the report.

Omar Smith College Station Texas San Antonio Omir Smith Texas A M. College

Sunday School Swim Team Practice at the Y

Sunday school swimmers under Jack Tolay will practice at the YMCA pool between 4 and 6 o'clock on Wednesday.

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Army Amateur Ring Finale Scheduled For April 25 and 27

The Army amateur program finals are set for April 25 and 27 with two venues at Fort Sam and Camp Normoyle or Tandolph. Tuesday results show Normab Artillery, Kayeed Garvan of the Twenty third Infantry advancing in the first round. Hart and Beardon winning by knockout in later rounds. others tallied decisions or technical knockouts across the card.

Camp Normoyie Fort Sam Normoyle Tandolpheld Normab Artllery Kayeed Garvan Twenty-third Infantry Apara Hart Normoyle Grey Cavanagh Tran Delphi Carter Rosenberg Randolit Garp Stati Wright Mennnls Hards Crittell Romer Rhomidecka Cree

Clark Back With 7 Giants Feels Fit

New York April 16 William Watson Clark, once equal to any NL southpaw, reported to the Giants after arm treatment and said he feels better. Manager Bill Terry predicted a regular turn and team strength for the season. The club had previously traded Sam Ledie to Brooklyn and dealt with a bronze bad arm from last summer.

Clark Giants New York William Watson Clark Bill Terry Seth n'Dolls Sam Ledie Brooklyn Medica Terry

Mason and Dixon Netters Try Again

White Sulphur Springs W Va April 18 Weather permitting the fourteenth annual Mason and Dixon tennis tournament resumes today after two postponements. The field features Frank Shields No 1 Lester Brton Mangin Grant Latt and others in the singles with Joe Shary of Pasadena leading the women's draw.

Mason and Dixon Netters Springs W. Va Mason and Dixon Flyst Len Plaza Frank Shields Wimer Alixon Lester Btotion Gregory Mangin Jane A Grant Ceorge Latt

Regional Track Drawings Set for Friday Frontier Meet

Regional track drawings set for Friday as Interscholastic region 6 hosts a Weld meet in San Marcos. The event lists eight teams from Tech and Lanier with qualifiers advancing to the regional, while Chevigny is sought to referee the Fiesta meet at 2 PM.

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Joe Engle Marries Hallie Birkhead in Chattanooga

Col. Joe Dee Lookout president wed Miss Hallie Birkhead of Knoxville in Chattanooga after a baseball defeat yesterday. The ceremony followed Engle’s loss in the day’s opener, marking a personal milestone amid the sports schedule.

Joe Engle Lookout Chattanooga Tra Col Joe Dee Chattanooga Lookante Genlat Jos Hallie Birkhead D. G Knoxville

Brooks Loop Defeats Squadron 88 in Brooks League Contest

In a Monday afternoon Brooks league clash, Colton left fielder led the winners with two singles and a double as Brooks Loop toppled Squadron 88 5 to 3. The game featured Baker and Kuykendall on the mound, with key defensive plays and several two-base hits noted.

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