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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1932
Page
5
A scrambled Tex as League roundup notes shelved games and results across teams Beaum on Dalian Houston Longview Galveston and Fort Worth with rosters and late inning plays. It lists par tial results from Friday including Cleveland Detroit Washington New York and Philadelphia games and Western and International League results with scattered scores and upcoming matchups.
The report lists pitchers by team and city names including New York Chicago Philadelphia and Brooklyn with players such as Brandt Whitehill Walberg and Liladetpila. Other entries mention Washington and Avalon among scattered names indicating lineups or pitching rotations in a curio-like montage.
Faireno ranked as the morning favorite in Hawthorne’s 92500 thousand Hawthorne handicap field of high class thoroughbreds. Principal rivals include Plucky Pray and Pittsburgher with Polydorona Prince Hotepur god Avergold also entered in the race.
Galveston, Aug. 6 The Galveston team suffered a medical incident before a game when fntury Linx fital baseman Occil Bully Town collapsed from REPENdicka during warmups. He was rushed to the hospital by ambulance and doctors decided against immediate surgery.
Arot's Phillies ace Hurst stayed close to Foxx of the Athletics as the major league batting contest remained in a tight slugging race. Foxx led in several categories, with Hurst just one point behind, while Klein and Waner among others chased in the averages and power metrics.
Eight early favorites remained after the quarter finals of the combined Glen Gallen club and All-Southwestern golf tournament at Fort Worth. Gus Moreland of Delias faced Louis Nowlin. Byron Nelson met Jack Jackson. Leonard Harding of Fort Worth played Dennis Lavender of Dallas. Eliot Hatch of Amarillo faced M. L. Massingil of Fort Worth.
Kamrath of Austin Texas advances to both singles and doubles finals at the western junior and toys' tennis tournament in Delafield Wisconsin. He will face Donald Leavens in singles then team with Edgar Weller to contest the doubles title against Leavens and Robert Roherds after defeating Weller 6-1 6-4.
Texas dominates Beaumont with an 8 to 4 win over Fort Worth. Key players include Beaumont’s strong hitting and Fort Worth’s pitching struggles. Umpires Coe and Scare called the game after 2:49.
In a Texas League recap, Longview dominates with standout performers. Medwick leads in hits and doubles, Schulz and Rowe noted for pitching strength, while Houston and Beaumont players show key contributions across the lineup.
The Los Angeles Olympic ball welcomed guests from 20 nations marking the modern games social peak. Governor Innes Ralph and Mrs Weight led the grand march with dignitaries, film stars, and athletes in attendance at the open public event amid pavilions and gala decor.
Promoter Ralph Hammonds staged a wrestling card drawing about 800 fans Friday night. Cyclone Fox Ted Travis Red Michaels won their bouts while Paul Barth and Bans Wagner drew. Michaels defeated three opponents in 31 minutes six seconds, earning a busy night of falls and holds.
Homer 167 of Colorado Springs delivered a standout performance as the Broadmoor Invitational moved into semi finals. Joy upset favorite Nathan Grintes of Denver to reach the final rounds, with Joy set to face Logan Van Zandt of Tulsa for a place in the final. Neil Smith of Dallas meets Bud Maytag of Des Moines in another top pairing, as Maytag defends his title by routing F E Fleming and Smith ousted Bob Warren.
The Alamo Palm and Varnish team formerly Merchants Transfer will meet Sayers at Sayers on Sunday starting at 2 oclock in a bowtal header. Paintmen challenge Public Service Alamo Lettermen Boerne and Pleasanton as part of a tough schedule. Manager Muenchow reachable by writing 117 West Theo avenue or plon ing M 342.
Johnny Dunsmore was unanimously reappointed as president of the Southwest Texan Baseball Officials Association at the annual Gunter hotel meeting. H. M. Milton was re-elected secretary, Letty Craig named president, and R. B. Randall chosen as sergeant at arms.
Sunshine Specials baseball club travels to Pleasanton for a Bynclay game. A trip to Ban Benito is booked for August 14. Pinyata scheduled to meet at 19:30 Sunday at 010 Mon, arrey retreat.
Detroit pitcher Tommy Bridges carried a perfect game into the ninth, but Washington pinch hitter Dave Harris broke it up with two outs. Harris later saluted Bridges while Bridges described the pitch as a fast one. The Tigers won 13 to 0 as other major league games unfolded with Yankees rainout, Giants, and Phillies winning big.
Seventeen marathon runners from affiliations signed a petition asking Faavo Nurmi, the Finnish star, be allowed to participate in the distance grind here Sunday. The request hopes to overturn the federation ban citing professionalism grounds and was sent to J Sigfried Edstrom, president of the federation.
Edgar OQuinn shot 71 at Brackenridge Park to stay one stroke behind defending champion Rew Ben Albaugh in Symons golf. OQuinn opened with a bogey five, made a birdie on the fourth, and played the rest at even par. Gus Shea also posted 72 as Sunday closes qualifying with 19 entries remaining.
Castillo, outweighed but using ring IQ, edged Johnnie Achten in a one round decision at Legion events on West Houston Street Friday night. He earned five of ten rounds and was credited with a draw in four. In another ten rounder Cromson beat Al Brown by technical knockout in the fourth round. Dan Richardson defeated Tam HN Jimmy Scarmoza while Irving Rosman drew. Young Seu defeated Young Herbert. Blue Ribbon Dancing club seeks baseball players for Sunday games contact Mis aon.
Baltimore on August 6 announced a trade sending Baxter Jordan a Baltimore first baseman to the Boston club for three players and cash. Henry F. Dawson Orioles general manager stated Jordan who batted about 359 in the International League this season is ordered to report to the Braves Sunday. William Medfee Bruce Cumming and Bill Akers go to Baltimore.
A group gathers at 1022 Guadalupe street for a Sunday noon departure to Stockdale for a Gunday afternoon fracas. Participants include Sala Gurea E Gates Sanchez Santos Fueias Mendogs Herdins Gomez Rodriguez Zepede Campos and Herrera.
Beaumont pennant drive slowed by Pete Fox injury in yesterday's game. Knee problem sidelined the outfielder and could keep him out for several weeks.
In Los Angeles on August 6, Lieut Richard Mayo U S A holds first with 2112 points after strong showings across fencing shooting and equestrian events. Count Oxenstierna Svan Thofelt and Bo Lindman trail with 28 and 311/2 points respectively as cross country 4000 meter final looms to decide the champion. Sweden threatens with consistent scores since 1882, while Mayo seeks to seal the title with a top four cross country finish.
American fencer Joseph Levis of Boston Athletic Club clinched a historic second place in individual foil at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Gustavo Maral of Italy won the title, as Italy dominated Friday with first, third, and fourth places, marking the greatest upset in fencing in decades.
In a 10 round stretch halted by the referee, various fighters delivered results including a knockout by Tank over Jacki Rherkey in a US bout. The card also featured bouts involving Eddie Foner, Gaston La Cada, and other competitors across locations such as Texas and Brooklyn with several decisions and no contests noted.
New York August 6 15 The university will cancel its planned football slate for the coming season citing new federal tax on gate receipts and a shift to emphasize athletics for the entire student body rather than a few. The White Cats baseball team will play its annual game with Company C Ninth infantry at Camp Bullis Sunday morning.
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