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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1932

Page

4

White Sox reshuffle signals new era in roster sales

Chicago April 10 report details a flurry of trades as the White Sox shed stars and add new faces. Jolley, Bennett Tate, and Walwood moved to Boston for Charlie Berry and Jack Holbrook while Cissell, Hodapp, and Weiland depart for Cleveland Boston and Washington. The sale spree follows a costly era under Comiskey and aims to strengthen a rebuilt lineup as Lew Panseca remains the lone survivor from the 1931 outfield.

Chicago Iyer Li Due Grtcher Bennett Tate Johnny Walwood Red Box Charlie Berry Jack Holbrook Jolley Sox Bill Cissell Willie Kamm Cissellaby Jim Moore Cleveland Urban Hodapp Bob Leeds Carl Reynolds Johny Kerr Washington Hadley Sam" Jones Minter Hayes Bob Weiland Boston Milton Gaston Charles Albert Comiskey J. Louis Comiskey Aluick O Kerr and Sullivan Blue Hodapp Kress Selph Lew Panseca

Derby Dope: Three D’s Stable Derby Candidate Workout

Kentucky Derby candidate Tilberty Limited from the Three D's stable conducted a workout today in Louisville to assess suitability and form ahead of the May 7 race. The horse had not had a trial since last Sunday, and the team hopes the session clarifies fitness and pacing potential for the Derby.

Louisville Tilberty Ingolf

Peters and Sykes Leave San Antonio for New York Fight

Two San Antonio youths Peters and Sykes, bantamweight and welterweight champions of the Gulf A A U, depart Friday for New York City to compete at the nationwide A A U finals at Madison Square Garden. They are expected to go far in the tourney.

Peters Sykes New York San Antonio Maison Square Garden Houston Iik Peters Ralph Weltcraft Gulf A. A. U Piers

Favor Brose Hover in Maryland Hunt

Brose Hover, favored to win the thirty ninth Maryland Hunt in Baltimore, led by Benjamin Behr's 2930 steeplechase favorites. Seventeen of the nation’s best hunters entered the four mile timber event over the urbanized course at L A Heimer and JW Oy Marin estates.

Favor Brose Maryland Baltimore

Thoroughbreds Race Again at Churchill Downs

In Louisville Kentucky racing resumes at Churchill Downs after a year with seven events led by the Clark Memorial Handicap the purse listed as SHDM. Prospects focused on Nakrrata now Borat and other entries including Bak Marcos on April 30 as the Texas college prep riders and trainers vie for early season form.

Churchill Aly Repilar Proereny Nakrrata Borat Bak Marcos Iran Roulhwem Tollege Ue Freaharm

King of Roncralance Cobert Falls 14 Stories in Cincinnati

Charles Holberl a building cleaner known as the Nonchalant Fall Guy survived a 14 story drop from a scaffold at the Union Trust building in Cincinnati on December 8, 1931. A rope broke but he grabbed a hemp rope and landed either on a cart or pile. He later claimed no injuries and joked about falling.

King OF Charles Holberl Union Trust Cincinnati Ohia Colbert Potent No. 2 Houbert

Protest Filed On Dallas Win In Beause Of Late Play

Dallas May 20 The victory of the Dallas Steers over Beaumont was challenged as a protest filed by manager Del Baker. The protest centers on a ninth inning play in which a ball off an umpire’s shin rolled into fair play and whether it should have ruled an infielder hit. Baker argues errors on base advancement allowed runners to reach. the issue was noted as pending ruling before the next meeting in Shreveport.

Dallas Dallas Steers Beaumont del Baker Tsme J. Alvin Gardier Shreveport Baker Holman Seeqn Locpp Sigies Rabers Kaber Holeman Styles Wal Naolman Loehy Baker Hanes Ite Bury Louebing & Feldey Paso Sali Bee

New Football Rules Govern Spring Game at Tex College

West Texas fans hope to see the new football rules in action during the spring game set for April. West Texas Teachers College Buffaine will face Mid-Texas rival in a regional scrimmage, with a schedule reflecting the league’s updated format.

Canyon Tex West Texas West ‘Texas Texas Srotmologien Vilege Tubbork Hr Regvin

United States Opens Davis Cup Run with Canada Victory

Washington April 30 The United States swept the first round of the American zone Davis Cup by taking the doubles match to clinch the tie over Canada. Johnny Van Ryn and Wilber Austin beat Jack Wright and Mareel Rainville 6-2 8-1 5-2 as US singles triumphs earlier sealed a 3-0 lead. Frank Shields subbed for Allison to face Wright while Ellsworth Vines faced Rainville in today’s remaining two singles.

Washington D.C America United States Canada Mexico New Orleans Philadelphia Johnny Ven Ryn Wilber A‘istin Jack Wrigh Mareel Rainville Toa Amervcans Bernon S. Pren- Dee Shields Allison New York Bhields Wright Ellsworth Vines Sories Rainville

Scott Leads Brownwood Country Club Invitation Golf Field

Bob Scott, veteran southpaw from Colorado Texas and formerly of San Antonio, captured more honors in the Brownwood Country Club Invitation golf tournament. He carded a 74 at the SogBy course to top a field of 63, with Bailey Uhranev, Howard Payne football coach, one stroke behind. Match play will continue Friday.

Bob Scott Brownwood Texas Iren Colorado San Antonio Brownwood Country Club Scott SogBy Bailey Uhranev Howard Payne Horough Manav

Pena and Paul Top Featherweight Tournament

Pena and Paul lead in the National Rising featherweight tourney with A round wins. Pena stunned Videl La Barba of Los Angeles, while Paul outboxed Prankie Wallace of Cleveland who had recent regional success.

Mene AY Sony Pee Ai Verker Tenmy Pawl Buffato Lucie MaaBshs Penk Videl la Barba Los Angeles Paul Prankie Wallace Cleveland Preddie Miller Cincinnati

Walker Comes Off Floor To Win Heavyweight Clash

Mickey Walker, the grownup “Toy Bulldog,” rose from a knockdown to win a 12 round decision over King Levinsky in Chicago. The 23 pound weight disadvantage, a split verdict, 19,004 in attendance, and a $73,882 gate marked a pivotal step toward a world heavyweight title bid as Walker outlasted the Jersey Irishman with steady body work and sharper late rounds. Levinsky pressured early but faded, while Walker climbed from the canvas to seize control and finish strong.

Chicago Mickey Walker Walker King Levinsky Levinsky Ed Purdy Levi

Nine Out to Spoil Top Flight Debut in Wood Memorial

New York April 30 Nine high class colts and fillies challenge G W Whitney's top filly in the Wood Memorial at Jamaica a mile and a half to be run today The Whitney favorite carries only 115 pounds as lightweights face Pompeius Laughing Queen Universe Curacao Mad Pursuit Brandon Mint Larranaga Economic and Faireno among the challengers

New York G. W. Whitney Wood Memorial Jamaica Whitney W. R. Coe Pompeius Laughing Queen T. M. Cassidy Universe Mrs. Payne Curacao Meredith Stud Brandon Atable Brandon Mint John Barry Ryan Larranaga J. H. Lauchelm Economic Wiltia Woodward Faireno

Battalino to fight Petrolle in Chicago bout May 20

Battalino, former featherweight champion, will challenge Billy Petrolle in Chicago on May 20 at the stadium. The bout, originally a 10 rounder, was postponed after the Cincinnati boxing association suspended Cartalina, restoring Battalina’s NAB A standing in the process. In their prior New York meeting, Petrolle won by technical knockout in 12 rounds.

Ghicagy Apriv Pat Battalina Billy Petrolle Fargo N. D Express Chicago Stadium Cincinnati Boxing Association Cartalina Battalina National Boxing New York Peiralle

Cooper Tire Team Beats Toepperwein In League Opener

The Cooper Tires defeated Toepperwein 4 to 2 at Public Service diamond in a preview match for the new Business Men's Playground Baseball league. The winning pitcher earned credit as the game unfolded with tight defense and timely hitting.

Cooper Tire Toepperwein Cooper Tires New Business Men's Playground Public Service Diamond Toonperwein Club

Yesterday's Ball Stars Shown Across Baseball Globe

Yesterday's box scores highlight Piltties clouting for home runs as Chick Klein and Buck Belis lead Dodgers past Brave with 6-4. Monte Weaver guides Senators past Athletics for third win, five hits allowed. Indiana relief pitcher George Connally fans in White Sox win. Eppa Rixey shines in late innings for Reds. Dickey tops Yankees, Colleton et al drive late rally as Pirates fall.

Associated Treas Chick Klein Piltties Cloutr Dodger Crave Aix Buck Belis Glitiis Alx Monte Weaver Senators Athletice George Connally Indiana Tal Heal White Eppa Rixey Reis Tevied Eeeively Pirates

Fishermen On Mark For Opener

Fishermen prepare for the season opening as good fishing conditions prevail across the state. The three month closed season ends May 10 with midnight start, and San Antonio anglers and dealers anticipate a busy first day with more fish caught than usual.

San

Lions Better Play Steers In Weekend Tennis Series

San Antonio Lions tennis team, mainly high school players, traveled to Austin to face Dr D A Faniek's University of Texas Terug squad in a Southwestern Conference weekend series. After the Texas match, they plan more matches with Rice Texas A and M and S M C. The Lions meet Monterey Tennis Club on May 1. Coach Vic Schultz announced the lineup: Jesse Phieffer George Dulling Arthur Yourzik Harold Folks Paschal Walthall Hilly Syd James Langham.

San Antonio Crack Lions Uennis Austin D. A. Faniek University of Terug Texas Lions Rice Texas A Monterey Vic Schultz Hng Jesse, Phieffer George Dulling Arthur Yourzik Harold Folks Paschal Walthall Hilly Syd James Langham

MAT RESULTS By the Anorlated Pre Hudson

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Chesapeake Stakes entrants set for Maryland feature at Havre de Grace

Thirteen three year olds, led by Springsteel and Mad Prump, entered the Chesapeake Stakes at Havre de Grace, a 1 1/16 mile event for 10 000 added. Tick On was absent, as Derby plans shift to Louisville. Weights listed with Mad Prump top at 19, others on 14 and 11 16 pounds.

Chesapeake Havre DE Grace Maryland Tick On Gallant Son Springsteel Louisville Poston Mad Prump Aberdeen Mad Frump Springsled Overtime Open Hearth Barcelona Peis Stepenfetehtl War Plane Bertawaln al Big Beau Beimpuhove

Gomez in One Hitter Against Harlandale

Gomez pitched a strong game allowing only one hit and a single run as the Harlandale Indians edged Gomez in a Minh rehoat league clash Friday at Union Park. Harlandale struck for a key run in the sixth inning while Gomez and Wome moon led a late push, with Kardow and Saylon contributing at the plate.

Gomez Harlandale Ray Dixon Harlandale Indians Clerleyy Slaney Leelernwickel Indians Minh Atteunion Kharrlow R.A Lantereo Gomer Wome Moon Kardow Saylon

Texas Meets Rice in Trio of Sports

Houston April 30. The Owls face Texas Longhorns in three events at once in a late athletics day. Track competition dominates with a field event absent as Rice and Texas tee off in a stacked schedule.

Texas Rice Houston Uta Texas Longhorna

Amateurs Stage Charity Boxing Night in San Antonio

Amateur boxers weigh in at 4 PM, two three round bouts open the show at 8 PM. About 41 to 35 young fighters compete, eight weight class winners advance to semis Tuesday and finals Thursday. Proceeds go to the American Legion relief fund with San Antonio intercity matches planned. Officials include Ed Fomby chair, Martin Wright, Bill Furlong, Huntress Jr, Hearne, and others.

Park Army San Antonio As & Unit American’ Legion Ed Fomby Martin Wright Bill Furlong Wright Riley George Huntress Jr Huntress Roland Hearne Hal Scott Bert Hrannot Riley Pucong Gene Seng Jack Shelton Mercy Montez Fréd Maly BU Rice Ring

Boxing Results From A Fragmented Card Include Global Names

A garbled list of boxing results shows competitors from Chicago to New York, Cleveland and beyond. Names like Prankle Wallace, Dick Bink, John Gill, Tiny Bearpoll, and Welterweight contenders appear amid unclear bouts and scattered scores. The report reads like an OCR jumble with numerous misspellings and misplaced places.

Prevy Chicago Mickeys Wathen Levinaky Ihienko Joe Doktor Buffalo Calmos Dick Bink Cniene Andy ‘Gabrieln New York Jony Berrera el Paso el Paso, ‘Woan, Stpped Thay: Collinside, Pa. Cy Emmmy Shoughter, ‘Teer ’Hunte Ind Suck Atorgan Wualan Vansla Grever Engle Mun Keron I Hanvilte Roy Sievers Sprinefield Wutnolnid Frankis Tghex Clinton Thai George Veney South Wend Ant John Gill Danville Ui Phi McGray Detroit Sand Tiny Bearpoll Arew Jahnny Mena Saw York Krankle Wallace Cleveland Imme Baol Buffala Prankle Wallace Avani Flala National Cailup Isable Mack Hienver Anactod Mit Tele Klein Kansas Han Diego Bony Romero Ban Dirko Mekican Techmacul Kawokoul Fominy Herman Han Franciscu Andy Smroll Canton Lecadre France Renny Auntin

Lieut Hall Wins Cavalry Club Indoor Shoot at Fort Sam

Lieut Hall took first place in the Cavalry Club of the Southwest indoor shoot at Company K indoor range Fort Sam Houston Friday night. Other scores included Lieut Robinson 97 Lieut Walker 93 and Lieut McEngel 93. Capt Wessels spoke to members on care of THC before mateligy.

Nea Ge Ms Sgore Company K Fort Sam Houston Cavalry Club of the Southwest C. L. Robinson T. J. Walker Mc. Engel Capl T.P. Wessels THC

Police take charge after wild wrestling show incident

Springfield officials say Floyd Marshall of Phoenix attacked referee Bob Manogoff and assaulted Paul Haypes of Dallas during a wrestling match. Marshall was restrained and escorted to the dressing room as officers intervened and the ring crowd was dispersed.

Springfield Apel Jim Pajiee Floyd Marshall Phoenix Ariz Grappler Bob Manogoff Paul Haypes Dallas Texas Tang Maranall

Plowboys and Friedrichs aid fundraiser baseball night

Martinez and Plowboys host Friedrichs as Marines Phiwneva and Frindrigs Girings join a charity event at Mare Wives to raise funds for uniforms. Ted Nicklawk pitched a perfect game Friday for Amarillo Arm, with Burlington Maitzond beating Philips 6% to win.

Amaring Texas Apoi Ted Nicklawk First Pine Burlington Maitzond Philips Berger Nicklas Ahmiek Wickiniva Pitt

National League Bits May Shift As Teams Compete

Ambiguous league notes hint at player moves and matchups with unclear team names. The fragment references possible games or trades involving players such as Taube Chien and Widlay, with mentions of New York and Brooklyn teams and Michigan City names, indicating a busy NL period.

Baseball Schedule For Saturday Matches Teed Up

Major League box scores will be funded on page 46d. Chicago faces Cleveland, Detroit meets St. Louis, Philadelphia plays Washington, and Boston visits New York in this Saturday slate.

Chicago Cleveland Detroit St. Leni Polladelphia Waahladon Bosion New Tork Hoxsscoren St. Laule Warrington Philadelphia Sieveland Iinga

Unclear Texas League Scores From Scrambled Text

Fragmented OCR list mentions multiple teams and places with scattered figures such as Wichita and Brooklyn, and references a Saturday pitchers event. The text is garbled with many misspellings, making precise results or contexts impossible to determine.

Japs Break Marathon Record

Ten Japanese distance runners competed in the Olympic marathon, led by Terunobu Osawa who set a world record, finishing in about two hours eight minutes. The field featured runners from multiple islands with strong times and notable placements.

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