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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1932

Page

17

Amateur Show Postponed To Saturday At League Park

The charity boxing event rescheduled from Thursday night to Saturday 8 30 PM at League Park. Entries include Tigwelenta Perez Gurzy Tuvad Munge and many others. Boxers weigh-in at 4 PM Saturday. proceeds go to charity. weather delays possible. event led by Commissioner A A 1) Jack O'Brien with officials and helpers.

Alogue Baseball Park Porky Tries Jack O'Brien Tigwelenta Gilbert Perez Jerny Gurzy Tony Tuvad Tennels Munge Mantomvelghis Tony Cardenan Arthur Henry Trauie Basler Len Saxena Arthur Inleny Gill Henry Gallendo Weatherwelehta Seynold Gulierrez Jon Valin Steenned Mosertimer Risen Jane Marunex Adolph Buayss Nde Thorninn Xelishens Jaben Bucklaldy Heavewelehl Ternla Reider Hoand Tarr Whcn Eth Wright Riley Burt Brannon Wal Ioth George Humtaser Roland Hearn William H. Furlong Gene Jengthers League Park

Wethered Withdrawing From British Women Open Golf

London reports Miss Jogge Wethered will not compete in the British women's open golf championship in Devonshire. Britain had hoped her to defeat American Glenna Collett Vare for the title. her absence makes an American victory seem likelier. Wethered will play a single American match at Wentworth Park on Stay 21 after the main event begins Stay 13.

Miss Wethered London Jogge Wethered Britain Glenna Colett Ware Hilly ‘Hicks L Baunton Devonshire Misa Wethered Wentworth Park

Elam's Ball Team Plans Five Saturdays of Action

Elam's ball squad defies odds in a sweep through amateur and semi pro clubs in the Commercial League. Coach Sonny Elam says they crave action over the next five Saturdays starting this week and aims to challenge public service outfits and regional teams. Benny adds confidence about facing vans chiropractors and depot squads, with Public Service Utilities already set for next Tuesday.

Elam Lscalmateur American Life Insurance Sonny” Elam Benny Public Service San Antonio San Antonio Air Depot Missouri- Pacific Ing Batusday

Grimes to Be Ready Within Two Weeks

CHICAGO April 28 Burdgh Grimes former pitching hero of 1911 world series with the St Louis Cardinals is likely to be ready to play for the Cubs within two weeks. He has suffered from ailments including infected teeth but has recovered enough to resume training and join the team.

Chicago Burdgh Grimes St. Lois Cardinals Grimes

Penn Relays Begin as College Teams Gather in Philadelphia

Philadelphia April 28. The 421 entries expected for the start of the Penn Relays at the University of Pennsylvania signal a rush of competition as colleges nationwide arrive for the meet. The event, long a showcase for track talent, draws athletes and fans eager to witness records and relay finals.

Penn Philadelphia Artors Carniig University of Pennsyt- Vall AGGIE College Station Texas Aggies John Tarleton

Fight Results From Associated Press Card

The results list a series of boxing knockouts and technical knockouts across cities including Windsor Detroit Mexico City Tacoma and San Francisco. Notable bouts show Benie Maurer Ralph Carbojol and Tony Portilla among others scoring decisive wins with knockouts or technical knockouts.

Associated Treng Youllantt Mich Pes Wee Wile Hn Omaha Neb Phony Posky Windsor Ontario Benie Maurer Detroit Ralph Carbojol Mexico City Beathie Preddie Sieele Tacoma Ontonin Tony Portilla Partio San Francisco Wealny Kelehal Lake Olly Lag Angeler Oaklang George Manley Inver Bammy Jamon Snbeless

Lonely Skipper Of Them All

Yesterday's Explanations recount a man miscast as a captain, William A Andress, a plane factory worker who sailed a 14 foot boat from Allen Cy on 20 1892 to Palng for a 34 day voyage commemorating Columbus. He was celebrated in Spain and hosted in Columbus country before plans for Tomorrow. The paper invites readers to write for more about the Belless It oe Nol cartoons.

William A. Andress Wos Hla Hte Celeb Discovery of America Columbus Allin Cy Palng Columbus Jnd Spain Cerbon Ripley

Volley Team Raises Funds for Chicago Trip to defend title

Jag $155 more and the Sun Antonto volleyball team will have the $400 necessary to travel to Chicago May 7 8 for the national title defense. The squad has raised $245 from citizens and firms. McGulloh the coach credits Porter Loring Reagan Houston Craig Adams and Maury Maverick each with $25 gifts. KTLA donated advertising time and KABC will allocate May air time to support the trip. Howard Bumbaugh, former team member, will join the journey.

Chicago McGulloh Porter Loring Reagan Houston Craig Adams Maury Maverick KTLA Kabc Bag McCulloh Howard Bumbaugh Tear Nea McQullph

Indefinite postponement hits Thursday high school games

All area high school league games scheduled for Thursday were postponed indefinitely by the league commissioner due to rain. Remaining games include Sidney Anler at Haylandale, Thomas Edison, Thomas Jefferson, and Strackenridge at San Antonio Tech.

Arendy Acwipauy Rainestaughout tad Sidney @anler Haylandale Thomas Edisonal Thomas Jefferson Strackenridge San Antonio Tech

Squadron 68 Leads Kelly Field League With 6-2 Win

Squadron 68 topped Squadron 139 by 6-2 in a Kelly Field BoscBail league game. Drobina struck out 12 as Lumpkin and Cem produced key hits for the winners. Open at Kansar Unity Kanbar City, Ma, April 24, CINBI notes a capacity crowd for a Fanars Olly Bluey event with Lahey opening homeland activities in MAR ApAL at Louisville.

Kelly Loop Vielock Kelly Field Drobina Lumpkin Cem Drobinn Kansar Nity Kanbar Gity CINBI Fanars Olly Bluey Asocialon Lahey Loulaville

Golfers Battle Rain In Fourteen Hole Match

Four well known golfers braved heavy rain at Bracken Ridge Park in a 16 hole match. Toby Buller and amateur Lloyd Singleton faced Ed Brady and George Shine in a test of skill amid flooded greens. A $500 prize was at stake, with thirty six more holes billed for Friday on the memorial course.

Bracken Ridge Park Toby Buller Corpun

Grimes Given Unique Tryout Before Friday Night Card

Grimes a 186 pound Nebraska standout, a headliner for promoter Ralph Hammonds at Exposition grounds Friday, faces an informal match to prove his skill. Hammonds, training for a summer event, invited Grimes to wrestle him at 30 PM Thursday. Grimes planned to wrestle Friday with Fred Kupfer of Toledo, while awaiting further bouts.

Les Grins Wiseler Nebraska Ralph Hammonds Mat Cord Exposition Grounds Hammonds Thrieelf Alva Bogis Grimes Haymonda Ra Acheduird Fred Kupfer Toledo Ganna

Crippled Cubs Rally for Fifth Straight Win at Pirates

Cubs surge to top NL standings as Hazen Cuyler Elwood English and Harleigh Grimes drive offense. Lance Richbourg fills Cuyler’s outfield role and Bil Jurges shines at short as Chicago wins fifth straight, beating the Pirates 6 to 4 in Pittsburgh. Yankees assume AL lead as Tigers falter and White Sox errors aid Detroit win.

Transfermen Challenge Sees Crystal City Bee Le Laredo Split

Transfermen face tough matchups as Crystal City Bee Le and Laredo clash in a Thursday program. A Bunting from any of those teams is sought by Tranpatars. Carl Messin is offering $42 or an alternate address at Thea Avenue for inquiries.

Crystal City Bee~le Laredo Tit Trowaferman Carll ALT Thea Avenun

Mixed monthly tourneys planned for San Antonio women golfers

In steady rain at Brackenridge Park, mixed monthly tourneys drew women and men amateurs to compete for low gross and net honors. Mrs. C B Abney and Tom Lawrence led with an 89 gross, 69 net. Mrs. Harey and Lionel Wendland posted 69 net on a 19 stroke handicap. Second gross went to Mrs. L C Chapman and R L Mathis, while Mrs. B E Long and Lorraine Young claimed second net with 72.

San Antonio Dng Brackenridge Park C. B. Abney Tom Lawrence E. R. Harey Lionel Wendland Murray Brooks Tom Lally Mose Levinson Loraine J. Ler Wilson Bernhard Schriever E.R. Harey Llane Wendland George Ellis Tein Ae Benham Jack Schall Ser Ken Ttoeat Floyd Kanntzey Isie Cap. KR P. Kunnecke W. C. Jobin G. Peverly

Yesterday's Ball Stars Shaping Early Season Honors

The Associated Press notes key performances: Bump Hadley relieved Sam Jones in the ninth and struck out the last two Detroit batters with bases loaded. Wes Ferrell limited the Browns to five hits for his fourth straight win. Pat Malone beat the Pirates 6 4 with a homer after a rough start. George Grantham collected four singles and helped the Reds defeat the Cardinals 6 4.

Yankees Detroit ‘Tigers Chicago White Sox Detroit Sam Jones Tigers Washington Bump" Hadley Wes Ferret St. Louis Karl Averill Cleveland Stewart Ing New York Philadelphia Walt Johnson Washington Senators Associated Press Bump” Hadley Wes Ferrell Indiana Browns Pat Malone Cubs Pirates George Grantham Reds

Cowboy Jones Cut Off Dallas Roster

Dallas Steers cut 1016 players as Cowboy Innes was removed from the eligible list. Jones, acquired from St. Paul Saints last year, had not been sold or traded though several deals were in the works. Manager Morse confirmed.

Dallas Dallas Steers Cowboy Innes Outfelder Jones St. Paul Saints Morse

Worty Squadron Wins 4-2 Over Forty-Seventh at Randolph Field

Kenar delivered a double and pushed two runs across the plate as Worty sixth squadron defeated Forty-seventh squadron 4 to 2. Tage went four for six for the winners. Batteries Healey Crete pid Schaeffer Huners Brooks and Guthrie listed.

Kenar Tage Ree Healey Crete Pid Schaeffer Huners Brooks Guthrie

Dallas Calls Off Another One Due to Rain

Dallas canceled today’s scheduled game between Tal es and Bearmont because of early morning rain. The team returned home after splitting games with Shreveport and Wilena Pals on the road.

Dallas Bearmont Shreveport Wlenila

Plowboys to Play Friedrichs Giants in Martinex Game

Plowboys meet Ed Prindrichs Giants in a Sunday afternoon game at Martinex. The event is a benefit dance with proceeds aiding the Martine omitting project. Jenny Martine will be honored at Bratday.

Friedrich Ed Prindrich Giants Martinex Sie Martines Jenny Martine

Independent and Red Birds Lead in City Bowling League

In a bustling bowling report from the city leagues, teams like the Independents and Red Birds posted strong showings with standout players Shelton and Mills among others. The Night session featured decisive rallies and high scores across divisions, with handicaps noted for competitive balance. Coaches and captains coordinated late-frame finishes as teams vied for top standings and playoff positioning.

Dirt Track Drivers Plan Rush Week Return Race Day

The Dirt Track Drivers set to field 20 or more racers at Josh Sunday Exposition race program with a $250 rain purse. Hellice and A L Harris, managers, announce plans. Judges Ed Eckenroth G A Opem and Maxie Brooks to preside. Frank Paradowski clerk. Sam Passur to start.

Ritth Wack Josh Alto Hellice A. L. Harrs Harris Ed Eckenroth G. A. Opem Maxie Brooks Frank Paradowski Sam Passur

Whitney Moves Up Hitting Parade in Baseball Standings

Whitney climbs from sixth to fifth among major league hitters despite a day off. His 389 average trails the leaders Walker Gehrig Foxx and Gritz. Suhr drops behind Whitney after leading Billy Terrace Rey, while 360 remains a top mark in the circuit.

Whitney Arthur (Pinkey Aly Walker Detroit Gehrig Yanks Foxx Alivence Gritz Giants Suhr Billy Terry White Rey Will

Playground League Organized in City with 24 Teams

Victor Schulte was named president and David Pitts secretary treasurer of the new Business Men's Playground Baseball League at the city recreation department offices. Games start next Thursday at San Pedro park with Toepperwein Indians facing Cooper Tires. The American division has 16 teams and the National 18, with two 15 week seasons and a playoff between division winners. Entry fee is 3 dollars to cover umpires and equipment. contracts and fees due by 5 pm next Wednesday to Secretary Parts at Toepperwein Hardware. Definite entries include Toepperwein Indians Cooper Tires Dittlinger Roller Mills Dagges Pharmacy Acthe Brass Works A B Franks San Antonio Air Depot Highlanders Alamo Iron Works Texas Steam Laundry Ban Perro Dootle bures Martin Daum Pidiihers Commanders Prasse Drugs C S Sports Hulls Uptown Sports. Toepperwein beat Franks 9-5 and Texas Steam Laundry 8-4 in practice at San Pedro.

Victor Schulte David ©. Pitts Business Men's Playground City Recreation Department San Pedro Park Toeppersweln Indiana Cooper Tires Toepperwein Hardware Company Melock Toepperwein Indlans Dittlinger Roller Mills Dagges Pharmacy Acthe Brass Works A. B. Franks San Antonio Air

Eagles Enter Baylor Waco Invitational Team Preview

The Brackenridge High track squad, set for the state meet in Austin May 6 and 7, will compete at Baylor University's Invitation meet in Waco on Saturday if weather allows. Participants include Nunnery in the 100 and 220, Brieg in the 440 and relays, Brotee in the 630 and relays, Baker in the low hurdles and relays, Bohn in pole vault, Miller in javelin, Simmang in the javelin, and Rutledge in the 440 and relays. State meet entries remain with Austin officials. Roy B. Herder son, secretary of the Texas Interscholastic League, announced on Thursday.

Austin Baylor University Waco Claud Kellam Nunnery Brieg Tenn Brotee Baker Bohn Miller Javeinj Simmang Javeli Rutledge Roy B. Herderson

Navarro Club and Squadron Meet at Teoh Field Saturday

City Major League action this weekend features Navarro Club versus the Pifty-eighth Squadron at Teoh Field on Saturday afternoon. A Squadron win could place them in a tie for first with the Chird Hawks and Sunshine Specials.

Navarro St Teoh Chird Hawks Sunshine

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