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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1932

Page

5

Tribe Indians Drop Opener in Texas League Affiliate Clash

San Antonio’s Indians fell to Wichita Falls 5 3 in the Texas league opener after a long series day. Highlights included Zaepter’s bases loaded scoring single, Schofield’s tied game, and Alex Hooke collecting two doubles in a losing effort. Fort Worth’s Bandera and Vance pitched well, while Glébecke hit a home run for the Cats.

Wichita Falls Sen Antonio Indians Fort Worth Jupe Plavina Tribe Panthers San Antonio Zaepter Hooks Brewer Bradbury Jeanes Zaeptel Schofield Gribble Giemer Vane Bandera Kowalik Alex Hooke

Gill Denies Estell Suspension Report

San Antonio Indians pitcher Estell was not released but suspended, secretary Gill says. Rumors of reinstatement on the Indians’ return from a road trip are denied. Estell plans a trip to Nueva Laredo, Mexico, Sunday with the Alamo Multigraph letters. President Hammond is on the road with the Yteam. Stanford track and field teams prepare for a dual meet against USC at the Olympic Stadium.

Gill Estell Picher Tom Wale San Antonio Indians Marville Gill Indians Thig Gull Homer Hammond Yteam Nueva Laredo Mexico Alamo Multigraph Fettermen

Rough Texas League Leaders and National League Highlights

A rough OCR snapshot lists leaders and key moments from multiple leagues. Medwick dominates Texas League power totals with home runs and RBI crowns, while Hite and Moore post notable marks for Houston and San Antonio. National League entries mention Pirates and Reds with notable double plays, triples, and runs, alongside Yankees and Indians leading batting and pitching leaders in the American League.

Ike Hite Moore

Classy Clubs Ins A Clash In Public Service Game

The 1931 City Major league Public Service and Great American Life Insurance clubs meet in an unofficial title game at Public Service Field on Saturday at 3 o clock. Alf Hargrove faces Letty Carter as the American team tests its lineup, with reserves listed and cross league matchups to follow.

Public Service Weston B . Bidkinson D. Melugin O'Shaughnessy Gerble Beye Eeccesisee Wisterz Rosser Satcher Tucker Bebera Hargrove Carer McDougal Murray Harn Stewart Weickline Garrell Cornwell Marshall Public “Servier Utilities Great American Life * Insurance Club Public Service Field Gormy Elam Order of Eagles White Sox Alf Hargrove Letty Carter Amerks Uglinlgs Life Bean Richter Butter Krush Bakers Ine Commercial

Howell and Stranahan Reach Tourpsey Finals in Ohio Match

Howell and Stranahan, both linked to Casade club Toledo, meet in the Dominion golf championships final rounds after a tense early season clash. Browns release catcher Russell Worsling to Milwaukie while Navarre club begins workouts at Palo field. Charity race at Churchill Downs raises substantial funds for the community.

Browns Young ST. Louis St. Louis Browns Ruwsell Worsling Milwaywave American Association Ity Iter Navarro Navarre Club Palo Field Jimmy Ke Know

Athletes Busy at Drake Relays and Pann Carnival Debuts

Highlights from Drake relays trials include John Brooks of Chicago and George Baling of Iowa breaking records. Indiana medley relay set a new intercollegiate mark as Marcus Brocksmith-led boosters posted 10 minutes 19.1 seconds. Jos McCluskey won the 3000 meter steeplechase in 9 minutes 28.4 seconds at Philadelphia's Pann relay carnival, near World record pace, while Michigan Normal's Eugene Healty took the 400 meter hurdles. Final day set to challenge existing records across East and Middle West venues.

Des Moines Iowa John Brooks University of Chicago George Baling Brooks Saling Indiana Turners Harry Brocksmith Minuivk Ale Philadelphia McCluskey America Jos McCluskey Fordham University Rauba Doe Loukola Penn Scpring J. C O. Watson Middle West Yester Chich Eugene Healty Negro Star Michigan Hamilton Colleplate Institute of Canada Barney Pellinger University of Pennsylvania Dex Sathion Stoareg Munger

Weaver Emerges as Best Rookie Pitcher Prospect

Monte Weaver of the Washington Senators won his fourth straight decision, defeating the Athletics 2 to 1. He held Oakland to five hits and drove in the decisive run, while New York routed Boston 8 to 7 and Cleveland beat Chicago 7 to 2. Boston Braves beat San Francisco 8 to 5 as Huck Betts allowed six hits. Cincinnati toppled Pittsburgh 6 to 4. Chuck Klein starred for Philadelphia in a 13 to 6 win over Brooklyn.

Ted Tres Monte Weaver Walingtom Senators Hing Ike Athletics Baltimore Ganez Weaver Senators George Earnshaw A's Joe Crouin Yankees Boston Talbol Cleveland Urbanski Braves Chicago Cubs Tate Eppa Rixey Bncinnati Reds Irom Pittsburgh Chuck Klein Philly Brooklyn Dodgers

Bowling Prize Move at Lions Field in 11 Tonight

The Ledley Ald society of the government All Lutheran church hosts a bowling prize event at Lions Field starting at 11 tonight, with a main prize of $2 and 20 merchandise prizes. The competition features numerous players and totals across multiple leagues including MIGHE AND PARI LEAGUE and Kouvih Marke numbers.

Lions Fied Ledley Ald Society All Lutheran Church Lions Fald Alinye Kouvih Marke Sturth Dolling Dreberoat Aee Irgllin Reavis Bqumenn Dull Tensmann Walia Jur Bailwie Soca Rongeker Pecel Ofer Bimmecmann Wchuld TOR S R. Ludwig G. Olemens Dlaaurel Teck Deininger Pape Heap Alamo Soller Philips Rossman Pregaley Feiehe Talaie Campbell Waleon Sauenh Menoweky Healey Bon Forma Gai Hib Steves Mockert Mal—Abd Curle Gob Doyle Mauders Landicap Tye Schulgs Briller Schulze Newman Ayls Hastmann A. Schulze Lwa Wilson Amend Brown Rowland O Machell Riley Bennett King Secech Viney Guirrelt Sohirioper J. Route A—Abe Lewis Patrick Saur Pale Lele Metrieh Pean

Dulling Wins Bi District Tennis Title at State Meet

Breckenridge duo Sdojning James Mosee and Linyd Walls captured bi district doubles honors as Breckenridge school sent players to the state meet in Austin next weekend. George Dulling of Alamo Heights won the boys’ singles, defeating Paul Riskind of Eagle Pass 6-3 8-2 6-4 on Highland Park courts, while Harlandale’s Evelyn Mc Murray and Janet Wetking faced Haysville for girls doubles bi district honors with other districts contesting girls singles.

Sdojning James Mosee Linyd Walls Breckenridgeigh Austini George Dulling Alamo Heights George Uvalde Paul Riskind Eagle Pass Misa Brite Harlandale Evelyn McMurray Janet Wetking Hatesville Dilworth Ranch

Jeff High to Meet U. Swimmers Here

Jefferson's newly organized squad will face the University of Texas mermen in a rematch at the M. G. C. A. Wednesday night, coach Harry Hamilton announced. Texas won Friday night by a comfortable margin. three Jefferson stars Abbas, Carefas and Crooks were absent but will be available for the rematch.

Jeff High University of Texas Mermen Austin Thorns Jefferson Collegians Harry Hamilton Hamilton Pridsy Texas Abbas Carefas Crooks

Dallas Postpones Nocturnal Opener

Dallas delayed the nocturnal baseball season opener from Saturday to Monday night due to continued coal weather. The Houston champion team will oppose the Dallas Steers in the final at the Monday game.

Dallas Houston Dallas Steers Fries Alan Vottbed Wells Marian M

Fast Matches Draw Small Mat Crowd at Exposition Arena

Friday night at Ralph Hammonds Exposition arena drew a scant crowd with six handicap bouts headlining. Alva Boggs defeated Ralph Hammonds in eight minutes and 86 seconds via Londos choke, delivering the best fight of the evening amid a lively but sparsely filled set.

Jack Cameron Demreeston Ralph Hammonds Exposition Arena Alva Boggs Londos Boggs Ovb Ralph Nbuses Ammonds Tes Grimes Nebraska Pred Kupfer Milwaukee Dack Burks Springfield Cornhusker Kupfor Seiscors Burns Tyan Ivan pLitile Pantonoff Pontonost Poulos Hal Scoth Lefty Ora Eddie Sperrbsg

May Put Off Heavyweight Title Fight

New York April 30 The Jack Sharkey Maz Grhmeling heavyweight title bout was slated for June 10 at Madison Square Garden but may be postponed to June 21. The approval of the state athletic commission is expected on Tuesday, with the change intended to avoid conflict with Chicago political conventions.

New York Madison Tony Atate Chicago

Mermaid Flies In Wins At National Women’s Indoor Swim Meet

Misa Jane Cadwell of Detroit Yacht Club at one year old, flew in to compete on the second day of the national women’s indoor championships and won the 100 yard breaststroke in 1 minute 25 4-8 seconds. Helene Madison’s Washington A C Seattle set a new 400 yard relay mark of 4 minutes 19 1-5 seconds as Dorothy Poynton of Los Angeles won the indoor three-spot spinboard title. After five events Los Angeles A C leads with 21 points, Washington A second with 16, New York WSA third with 9, Detroit G fourth with 6. Madison expected to defend the 200 yard freestyle title. New York WSA to defend the 30 yard medley relay. Elsie Jacobson of Copenhagen swam the 200 yard breaststroke in 2 minutes 80 4-10 seconds, listing world record though England’s top swimmers contested.

Los Angeles Misa Jane Cadwell Detroit Seattle Helene Madison New York Los Angeles A. C Washington A

Giants Critz Tops The National League Batting Race

New Yorks Melvily Critz the Giants second baseman leads all regulars with a .418 average through the week end. Pinkney Whitney of the Phillies trails by 35 points. Critz also has most stolen bases with 23, while Terry, Lindstrom and others follow in the early season rankings. In Detroit, Gerald Walker tops the American League batting leaders with a .472 unofficial mark after Wednesday games.

New York Melvily Critz New York Giants Critz Pinkey* Whitney Phillies Bill Terry Giants Babe Hermen Ginenwaad Frank Frisch Cardinals Lisyd Waner Fittsburgh Maillon Philadelphia Traynor Pittsburgh Herman Cincinnati Stephenson Chicago Collins St. Louis Detroit Tigers Gerald Walker Tigers Lan Gehrig Yankee Jimmy Foxx Athletics

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