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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1933

Page

27

City Amateur Wolf Tournament Opens Amid Clouds Over Willow Springs

A smaller field of qualifiers gathers as the Willow Springs course hosts the annual city amateur wolf tournament. Tommie Lawrence is tipped to win, with Lieut Bernhard Achriever and Lieut Ken Rogers among contenders. Foursomes begin the qualifiers Tuesday, daily matches follow, finals Sunday. Reuben Albaugh withdraws due to work while Grumbles and Hack Williford contest top form.

Tnterrain Rylling Wil-low- Springs Smulinst Enley California Bernhard Achriever Ramujel Dayton Ohio Ken Rogers Tommie Lawrence Halbert Grumbles City Municipal King Hack Willif

Westrope On Big Win Streak

CHICAGO August 15 Jockey Jack Westrope extended his winning run at Washington Park with five winners in a single afternoon. The top American rider leads with 323 wins, ahead of rival IL Humphrys on 323 winners.

Chicago Jack Westrope Mawihurns M. Firm Aionore Jane Westrope Washington Park IL Humphrys

Promoters unveil top bout in open air arena Friday

Wrights and Edwards square off in a key semi final as Jimmy Lott and other matches heat up the program at 420 South Alamo. Promoters consider an outside referee for the Edwards Stimkus main event in San Antonio after officials avoid the top bout.

Billy Edwards Kansas City Dos Shimkus Coffman Sod Wright South Alamo Matehmaker Birmingham Brown Edwards Joe Paul Murdock Bott Young

Virginia Van Wie to defend national golf title

Virginia Van Wie of Chicago will defend her national women's golf championship against a field of Britain and American stars at Exmoor from August 28 to September 2. The announcement came today.

Virginia van Wie Chicago Virginia Yan Wie Exmoor

MAT RESULTS Across Cities Show Diving and Wrestling Feats

The report lists multiple athletes from Wilmington to Sioux City with scores and matches. Names include Maves McLon, Stan Sokolfs, Kurt Mincken Schmidt, Paul Roach, Len Macalusi, George Manaish, Joe Malcewcz, Al Packham, Fal Finnegan, Cindy, Danny McDonald, Tony Canetay, and Tony Sevoids. Events span New York, Philadelphia, Detroit, Cincinnati, and other locales with falls and draws noted.

T'vess Wilmington Del—Maves McLon Towa Munarks New York Stan Sokolfs Philadelphia Kurt" Minckenschmidt Germany Paul Roach Long George Manaish Jermy John Spelme Detroit Jseck Reynolds Cinela Mali Fal Finnegan Sprinsald Ondo Cindy Feat Fall Finnegan Hy Shura Danny McDonald Doge Marcell Glens Tony Canetay Sioux City

Playg round ball clash sparks city baseball chatter

Fragmented report highlights a Tuesday start for multiple league showcases and a Wednesday finale between top clubs. Mentions of teams such as St Ann s and San Bernardo clash with references to national divisions, exhibition games, and pitching performances amid a crowded, chaotic page.

Sem Jinela Mon'a Driga Studue Sialanwis Herg Jteuhis Faleui Juuke Mannequina Ald Polunary Ana Levin Kevani Wanilorsan Bulcous Waliveiss Fatgona Slater Tarizwell Apckel Homers Batersgn Krieger Pach

Bike Riders End Trials At Harlan Dale Speedway

Laval motorcycle fans will see the completion of the one lap AMA trophy trials at Harlan Dale Speedway on Thursday night. Don Smith’s 17.3 mark leads a field chasing new records as riders take big risks on a fast track. Leonard Sloan subs for absent Johnny Seymour aboard Seymour’s machine, while Chalk Athens Walter Lupton Billy Finger Gus Gustafson and Richard Durdette among others return for strong showings.

Smith Johnny Seymour Leonard Sloan Mourted Sloan Chalk Athens Walter Lupton Billy Finger Gus Gustafson Richard Durdette

Summit Avenue Tigers edged in rough afternoon match

Vulcanizers trim Summit Avenue team as Thompson fires a four tilt for the winners. Scoring totals include 304 to 0 in a muddled recap with numerous player names and unclear final tally.

Summit Ave Keystone Vulesumers Summit Avenue Iyniary Fung Crofty Slope Selmidi Boil Thompson Thumpsen Bludenig Werthas C.terans Smith Ropp V Thanmson Dptolffer Catalina Doe Franklin Minden Kelinitz Schmidt F. Tharp C. Renna Je Tiennion AL Thompson Iladean Dowell Mates Iwarbiae Wim Scoala K Phmunson Madea Honble Playa Pteltine

English Triumph Over West Indies In Final Test

England secured a decisive win over the touring West Indies in the third test, taking the series lead and wrapping up the match by 17 runs after the Windies were bowled out. England set 312, West Indies 109, then 375 for victory in a dramatic finish.

London Alig Ongland West Indies Tea Aag- Tard Als Alhgs Taglaid Englad Weat Indies

Iron Inco era record pitcher in one week

Yesterday's Explanations note Miss Smithly pitched 83 innings in a single week during the season with Hollywood Girl's team away from home. She faced star Surfer for the Cambridge All Stars of the Twilight League. The paper invites readers to write Mr. Ripley for questions about the Believe It or Not feature.

Ifa Hollywood Simic Miss Smithly Cambridge All- Stars Ripley

Auto Bowlers Triumph In St Louis Showdown

The St Louis sprinkles sank their opponents in a league clash on the San Antonio runways, powering to wins in early games with scores around 813 and 900 while a late surge by Zipinson and teammates closed the gap. Leaders Nixon and Zimmern topped averages as teams like Merchants No. 1 and Lions battled for position, with high totals and continued league action across the season.

San Antonio St. Loui Willy Zipinson Jean He Rotknes Wenka Goouvest Bervies Sherk Nixon Vare Dora Niles Haim Hintanon Sommeners Uond Aag Wutcher Gus Getles Weiehnun Ziumerion ZL Dulinig Deinter Grasshen RiePhee Marton Ald Molt Mangold Ganeil Ials Tolghar Atschiengt Teithman Seertos Demyer Mag Jaen UU Potala Merchants NO. 1 Thelima Mae Gin Avery Kerennin Xls Sumen Martin Lavon Bapely Lbnl Man Annies Mario Nouner Pinna Demmle Alec Annthioaw

Harness Meet At Good Time Park For $15000 Hambletonian

Aug 15 report from Ooshen N Y says tomorrow’s Good Time Park harness meet will host the richest trot in the country the Hambletonian a 2 p m start over the five eighths mile track. Forty three year olds vie after final workouts with Mary Reynolds Brown Berry Spencer McEwyn and King Bert among top contenders in a competitive field.

Ooshen Harnees Racing Steve Phillips Mary Reynolds W. W. Reynolds Winston-Salem Ben White Rockingham Park Spencer McEwyn Henry Knight Chicago King Bert Willian 1 Cune Good Time Atlantic Volo T. C. Blake New York City Avid Hobbywood Parks

Wet Newsboys Rally Past Sap Auto Toppers

Castillo twirls hits allowed as Wet Newsboys beat Sap Auto Toppers 2 1 in a rough Sunday game. Renbusy and Tangern drive runs while Welner and teammates help with timely hits. box score shows scattered hits and pitchers performing under pressure.

Castillo Weiners Slilin Chsniked Newsboys Sap Auto Welner Renbusy Ban Aula Tangern ABILO A. Allho Lopes Gouss Ord Lonath Briannings Weinera Ohn Oonzon Suns Rus Ed Galvan Gongales Erreies Salyan Dre Erecta Otalon Buant Coa Morales Movaley

American Swimmer Breaks World Record at Half Mile Swim

Miss Dane Churchill, 20, daughter of Mrs. Richard Churchill of Chicago, set a new world half mile record in the charity swim from Kidyy Roc Cap Anilboa to the arsine in Juan les Pins France. Freed by Will H. Warner of New York, she completed the distance in 5.5 minutes, shaving 1 minute off the old record.

Juan Les Pines Muti Dane Churchill Richard Churchill Chicago Will H. Warner New York Mias Churchill

Barrilito Scores First Local Kayo Victory in Tight Card

The Flores Monday night card saw Barrilito defeat Johnny Wallace in a decisive kayo, his first local win. Tommy Munroe earned a 10 round decision over Pat Foss with a knockdown and late flurry. Barrilo and Lozado delivered sharp exchanges as the crowd buzzed with the night’s fast action and upset potential.

Doc Shaw Barrilito West Side Wilmes Flores Higurlig Ais Wallace Barrilita Johnny Johany Grogey Tommy Munroe Pat Foss Austin Texas Tommy Munroe Ross Tomy Muprne Robert Balilia Eandi Cecilio Lozado Real

Fragmented Baseball Leaderboard Record From Galveston Era

A garbled early 20th century sports ledger lists players, teams, and scores across multiple leagues. Includes references to Galveston, Dallas, Houston, and Washington with numerous batters, steals, doubles, and home runs, plus indicated national standings and team names.

Shinn Appoints Coach at Napolis High School

Aug 15 report from Lockhart notes Edward Clark Shuin named as assistant football coach at Kan Napolis High School. The card features a six round bout with a mix of decisive moments, including a dramatic first round knockdown and multiple sharp exchanges. Key results include a decision for Torreny over Bathing Cruz, with Cruz rising in later rounds and Young fading in the sixth.

Shinn Lockhart Mens Edward Clark Shuin Kannapolis N.C Loando Turiona Kid Torreny Bathing Cruz Ray Enried Terry Young

Newport meet starts one day late tennis action resumes

The Newport meet opens one day late after stormy weather as Lott and Van Ryn win in straight sets in Davis Cup related singles. Vines returns to singles against Russell Dans while other top Americans await alignment for the delayed tournament start at Newport Casino.

Newport George M. Lott Jr John Var Ryn United States Great Britain Miso Newport Casino Jovita Lolt Wills Reese Jr Pougakeepsie van Rynen Jona Duncan Ellsworth Vines Russell Dans Pawtucket Newpark Michehies Elanorin Vines America Vines Dug Towake Briglaid Russell Dan Pouwiwelet Sidney Weari Tester Sinwfen Guergory Mang Johny van Ryn Wilmer Allison Frank X Shields Ruiver Clifford

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