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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1932
Page
17
Fragmented recap shows New York and Philadelphia tied at four, with Washington also four. Detroit defeated Cleveland 2 to 1 while Chicago 0 swept by St Louis. Upcoming games list Detroit at Cleveland and Philadelphia at New Farm.
National League schedule highlights major matchups with key teams clashing in pivotal games. Notable intercity battles include high stakes tests for contenders as season-long narratives heat up.
Fragmented OCR reads show scattered baseball and league references including Texas League, international, Pacific Coast League notes, team names such as Beaumont, San Antonio, and Los Angeles, plus a garbled listing of players Mulligan Gurk Sivek Smith Pingray Karenn and Pomierski Means Amtawaki and Walterles. The exact events, dates, and outcomes are obscured by errors.
Elmendorf Like Jokers reorganizes and seeks new games. Manager Dall reports the team in good condition and pursuing stronger play. Ring Mission case 0013-F-18 for runes noted.
The San Antonio Tribesmen swept a three game series with Galveston Buccaneers, led by Bob House’s six inning gem and a barrage of extra base hits. Zaepfel collected three triples in his first three plate appearances while FitzGerald and Brewer delivered multiple hits. The article also notes roster changes, upcoming road games, and golf tournament plans.
Major league baseball opens with a heated showdown as the American League favors the lightweight rabbit ball and posts higher homer totals, while the National League emphasizes speed and defense. Yankees power swings lead an 8 to 3 win over the Athletics at Yankee Stadium in front of 60,000, with Ruth, Lary and Dickey supplying the bulk of the offense and Lefty Grove and Earnshaw struggling. The Senators rally to beat the Red Sox 4 to 3 in nine innings as Bobby Burke delivers the winning run, while Cleveland, Detroit, and St Louis also post early-season results. The Cubs fall to Cincinnati 2 to 7 at Wrigley as Joe Moran drives in four Reds runs, and the Pirates hand the Cardinals a 7 to 0 loss as Swetonic limits the hits. The league-wide action showcases a mix of power and pitching as teams jockey for early position.
Col Major Jack Abernathy plans a Saturday night wolf catching stunt at League Park where three wild wolves weighing 125, 100 and 90 pounds will be cornered by four trail hounds and his on horseback act. Guards will shield box seats as fans watch the veteran marshal, aged over fifty six, attempt to trap the beasts with light gloves.
In White Sulphur Springs on April 20, Eugene McCauliff a Yonkers PhD candidate upset John Van Ryn in straight sets 6-2 6-4 6-7 to advance to the Mason and Dixon quarterfinals. Wilmer Allison beat J Gilbert Wall 8-2 6-1 8-3 to join McCauliff in the semis as Davis Cup prospects. Barons Giacomo Levi and Mrs John Van Ryn reached women's semifinals with Miss Hilleary defeating Rice to reach the final.
Chicago dispatch reports admission prices at Aurora race track will be cut ahead of a forthcoming meeting. Tickets for midweek events drop to 1 dollar from 1.50, while clubhouse admission falls to 2 dollars from 2.50, as announced today.
St Louis April 21 Jim Londos the Greek Adonis and Bd Strangler Lewis, both claimants to the heavyweight title, will meet this summer in a finish match to decide the rightful champion. Londos announced the bout may be held within two months in an outdoor stadium as promoters bid across New York, St Louis, Philadelphia, Los Angeles and Chicago with offers around 100000.
Seguin Cagers upset New Braunfels Powers at Seeulu Park Sunday with a late rally. Blackburn sparked the attack with three hits and a homer by Sonny Kunkel while Hartenstein added a triple as Seguin moved ahead in the fourth inning. The teams schedule a rematch in Seguin next Sunday.
Rice college prepares thirteen athletes for the Kansas Relays in Lawrence Kansas with Gaylord Johnson Rice athletics manager leading the northern trek. Percy Burk Southwest Conference shot put record holder and captain Dick Baldry anchor the Rice entry with two field men.
Bobby Burke of the Senators won his game with a single after two were out in the Wirth. Yankee catcher Ruth hit a towering homer and added a timely hit as the Helpers beat the Athletes. George Ube of the Tigers fielded Cleveland. Sam Gray of the Browns drove in his second RBI of the year as White Sox pitchers allowed three hits. Jon Morrissey of the Reds shattered the Mules with four hits including two doubles and a single. Steve Swetonte of the Pirates blanked the Cardinals 7 to 0 on three hits.
NEW YORK, April 1. Transfer of control of the Jersey City club of the International Baseball League to the Brooklyn club of the National League was reported and may be effected within a few days. If Brooklyn takes over, several Dodgers will be sent to strengthen Jersey City. Sam Colacurcio, holder of the Jersey City franchise, has agreed to permit Brooklyn to operate the International League club with an option to purchase after a one year trial.
The second swimming and diving meet of the season was at Hot Well. Results include McDonnell first in the men's 100 yard dash, Astor Rolinga second, Albert Berne first in diving, McDonnell second, Loyd Mayfield first in the 80 yard dash, Milton Young second, Harriet Bummer first in the girls dash, Vita Ciooon second.
The Race baseball squad leaves Houston for Austin to face Texas in a crucial series that will determine Rice’s chances at the Southwest Conference title. On Monday the Owls play Baylor at Waco, and they must win at least two of three in Texas to stay in the conference race.
Great American Life Insurance nine will face the Mexico Nationals Sunday afternoon at 1 30. The game at Van Dale field starts at 4 00 with Elam managing. Dick Harn is likely to pitch for the Insurors against the Nats, Melugin in the infield guttered by Del Rin Cowsbors.
City Major League updates show the Hawks to play the Sunshine Specials at Tech Field Saturday and Navarra’s Booster Park hosts the Specials Sunday. Also notes Rexner’s Biren wins the Kingswood plate at low-profile Epsom Downs meeting in seven furlongs.
A garbled OCR page lists numerous players and teams with scattered surnames and places. Names such as Lindstrom, Giants, Pirates, Cards, Traynor appear amid fragmented terms, leaving a partial sports-sweep with unclear dates or events.
Wot Springs Virginia April 21. Mrs Glenna Collett Ware delivered a brilliant golf win at the Old Dominion championships defeating Grace Amory of the Seminole club Palm Beach 7 and 6. She carded a 72 for the round, one stroke over par and six under the previous record, out in 35 then 87 on the back nine.
Morgan steals home after driving in two runs to spark the Fifty-third Squadron to a 5 to 8 win over the Sixty-seventh Squadron in Randolph Field League action. Reed relieved Davis on the mound in the second frame to help preserve the lead as the winners pulled away.
Flores Garagemen in Hispano League Flores opened the week with a win at Sjandah Ampheny Jengue, boosting the league tally to five. Sunday's schedule has the Gas ragemen facing Belfast at Escohar field at 210 pitelack while A. O. Filer meets San-Tex Harriers at Seal Diamond. The Sons of Abies ley show an affinity.
John J. Evers, longtime star catcher and Troy fire chief, died last night in Troy. He played with Ty Cobb in the South Atlantic league and caught for the Giants in 1902, remembered as a major figure in early baseball.
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