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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1933

Page

8

Motorcycle Speedway Showdown at Yor One Track

The Yokalandale oval hosts a Thursday night AMA sanctioned program with top riders from Oklahoma and locals aiming for high pay. Notables include George Shaw, Harry Thompson, Bully Pinger, and Don Smith as they chase fast lap times and a points race format from 8:15 PM on Pyroh Avenue near Pirrsantan Road.

Yolandale Oklahoma George Shaw Harry Thompson Hart Bully Pinger Don Smith Theower Trent American Motorcycle Association Ben White Harlendale Motorcycle Speeiwar Pyroh Avenue Pirrsantan Road

Amateur Baseball League Forms for Winter Season

An amateur baseball roundup lists six teams entering a winter league at Ue preliminary meeting, with Lakeview Dairy and Echut Grocers among entrants. A Friday night follow up will post rosters and a schedule, while other games include parish league matchups at Polo Field No 1 and a Maverick Loop with youth teams under 20.

Dibble's Sporting Goods Clore Lakeview Dairy Malthies Steers Echut Grocers Mo. Fac Kretzers St. Ann's Sau Fernando Priday St. Theresa Sacred Heart Oelick St. Gerard Maverick Loop Lions Field Cubs Torn All Missions Light Newsies Maverick Cubs Snake Hillengs Colorado Cubs

Europe Has No Stars Say Yanks

New York reports American track and field stars returning from Europe with medals but no standout performances. Coaches and athletes like Cunningham Anderson and Syliz describe a tour filled with strong relay efforts and solid times, while noting disappointing showings in some individual events.

Europe New York Fark Guist Altiteles An Invantog Toda Glean Cunningham Joli G. Anderson Halpl Meivalfe

Tomorrow's Great Trapshooting Upset Exposed

A fragmentary feature outlines a future upset in trapshooting labeled as a major surprise. The piece teases Mr. Ripley’s response to readers who send in one question about the Believe It or Not cartoons, promising a reply.

Ripley

Racketeers Move Into New York Race Tracks

A wartime press dispatch reports organized racketeering has moved into New York horse tracks, with bookies and gamblers tied to bribery, skip payments, and other schemes. The piece describes graft, “sponging,” and intimidation affecting racing, bookies, and players, naming incidents, suspects, and alleged underworld figures and practices at various tracks.

New York DAVIS Arlington Chicago Deshmaven Bern Judjownis R. Mckinney

Homer Derby Highlights Oddball Scores in Uneven Cards

An international wire style recap lists players such as American Jeagur Foxx Adlbeien Ruth Tankeen Yan keen Taererl Yankuer Browne and Herman Cuba among varied tally totals including 34 and 27 points. The report preserves names and odd spellings with no clear game context or consistent team affiliations.

Internations! News Service Jeagur Foxx Adlbeien Ruth Tankeen Cen Yankeen Taererl Yankuer Camous” Browne National Jeanne Berer Renven Kieth Phillites Ganda Babe’ Herman Cuba

Playground League Shines In Scrappy Wednesday Clash

The Franklin youth league opened with Blakey Gl a scoring spree as teams Queena Colkaienek and Aralans faced tough defense from Druuldens. In a close finish, Veinter Mayground trailed but rallied late before Fulton Wy and Te led key plays. Strong showings by G. Leul Bad Garin and Ioonu aided Witlere for Mite Wellere, while Dally Ville and Mary plotted the Ratt Toehte winery matchup.

Frank Theiu- Bevnpal Tuindred Tans Sen Prana Pati Wednenlay Uuit Qranides Queena and Colkaienek Aralans Blakey Blakey Teds F. Leul Hemes Batterien Queens Amd Ensin Mikes Mo Dharra Baewedi Corkola Dile Sena A. Gummer Qontalen Delborcu Enien

Juniors Reach Semis in San Antonio Country Club Event

Four junior players advance to the semi finals of the San Antonio Country Club junior golf championship. Budell Chamberlain defeats Robert Townsend 3 and 2 and faces Joe Frost, who eliminated Joel Guggenheim 7 and 5. Luke Hill, following his win over Gerald McAllister 1 up, meets Ey ee Basse who beat Walter Scott 1 up. In the second flight Homer Tate over Schreiner Harrison 8 and 9 meets Jack Kimball who edged Jimmy Dennis 3 and 2. K C Bebe defeats John Frost 2 and 1 and faces Matt Bristol who beat Stark Robertson 3 and 2.

San Antonio Country Club Budell Chamberlain Robert Townsend Joe Frost Joel Guggenheim Luke Hill Gerald McAllister Eyee Basse Walter Scott Homer Tate Schreiner Harrison Jack Kimball

Fort Sam Houston Sunday Horse Show Six Events Set

Six events open to enlisted men, officers, and children are planned for Fort Sam Houston Sunday morning in the pass riding ring. Included are the enlisted saddle class, enlisted high jump, enlisted novice jump, children saddle class under 12, senior saddle class over 42, and children's jumping class. The shows, held every other Sunday, feature equitation class members and other riders, and are open to the public.

Fort Sam Houston

Stacked Baseball Campaign Notes and Player Mentions

Readable fragments recount roster names and league mentions across teams like Phillies Yankees Senators and Giants. The text lists players, managers, and game references with scattered scores and locations, reflecting a busy midseason summary from a national league roundup.

Bookies Hunt Racketeer Fleecer In New York Track

Five clubhouse bookmakers in Baratoga Springs plan rough methods to recover $60,000 from a racketeer linked to a sensational kidnapping. The man allegedly lost large sums at the track after bad checks and vanished, prompting bookmakers to pursue him despite their own protections.

Baratoga Springs N. Y UINS Cagh Empire City

Park Boxing Night Steel City Ring Action at Bracken Ridge

Boxing and wrestling programs at Roosevelt Park featured John Kramer defeating Ollis Burris in four rounds, Wes Pryor stopping Andrew Vasquez, Fee Wee Dempsey beating Ninno Reyes, and Sonny Reed needing an extra round against Kid Marvin. A 2500 crowd watched clashes including Leonard Hasse over Bailor Klein and Vic Villazon vs David Pena in the main park show.

Brackenridge Park John Kramer Ollis Burris Wesley Pryor Andrew Vasquez Fee Wee Dempsey Ninno Reyes Sonny Reed Kid Marvin Tom Erwin Nova Scotia Glen Allen Max Devideon George Brady Paul Haffrer Brady Reed Moore Rusty Bid Deckman Roosevelt Park Leonard Hasse Bailor Klein Curley Dralon Lee Hesler Eit Wallace Walters Kid Buesholt Newton Faulk Kid Tah Bob Condra Eid Schmozzle Elynentorf Park Vic Villazon City Park David Pena Ernest Najera Arura Gelvila Creilio Lozada Mexico Corey Goneales Bathing Cruz Kid Simon Alejo Espinosa Raymond Chavez

Sons of America Fight Show At Hidalgo Hall

The Sons of America host a tree fight card at Hidalgo hall on Thursday night at 8 30. Six bouts are scheduled with amateur pugilists in action and the event is free to the public for fans.

Sons of America Hidalgo Hall Sot Mes

Former Stars In Football Classic At Soldier Field

Chicago Aug 34. East and West clash in football’s dream game at Soldier Field tonight with West led by Howard Jones of Southern California and East coached by Dick Hanley of Northwestern. About 73,000 spectators expected as stars from Michigan Notre Dame Ohio State and more face off in a high profile all star showdown.

Chicago Allature East West Arcights Soldier Field Howard Jones Southern California Pacific Coast Slara Dick Hanley Northwestern Warner Middle West Hanley Beckfield Harry Newman Michigan Newman Pug Rentner Frank Baker Roy Horstmann Purdue Sc Don Zimmerman Tulaneach Notre Dame Minnesota Nebraska Ohio State

Texas Boxes Homstow.

Texas relies on strong hitting and pitching to overpower opponent as box scores record runs and errors. Key players, including Hack, O'Dea, and Parker, contribute in a high-scoring affair with multiple innings totaling combined runs, hits, and fielding plays for Beaumont and Fort Worth teams.

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Pitcher and Wife Hurt in Accident Near Springfield

Springfield Mo Aug 24 W C Thomas pitcher for the Indianapolis team and his wife were injured when their car collided with W H Berry a retired traveling man. Berry suffered a fractured jaw and other injuries. Thomas sustained head wounds possibly internal injuries and his wife a severe facial laceration and tooth loss. The couple were en route to Tulsa Oklahoma when the crash happened.

Springfield W. C. Thomas Indianapols American Association W. H. Berry Berry Thomas Twisa Oklo

Laredo Draw Ends Mexican Bantamweight Bout in New Mexico

Abie Chater of Farmington drew with Chato Laredo from Albuquerque in a Mexican bantamweight clash last night in Laredo New Mexico after ten rounds.

Laredo Albuquerque N. M Abie Chater Farmington Chato Laredo Chzimplon Tolinds

Loop Leaders Again Get Licking In Texas League Card

Houston Buffaloes fall 4 3 to Tulsa after leading 3 0 through three innings as Tulsa rallies with three singles to start a three run fifth. Oklahoma City Indians beat Galveston 8 1 on strong nine hit attack. Dallas Steers topple San Antonio Missions 8 1 to take third place. Beaumont Exporters overcome a late rally for 8 4 win.

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Knoxville Maintains Narrow Lead in Southern Association

Atlanta dispatch reports Knoxville skated on thin ice after a 4 0 defeat to Birmingham, remaining slightly ahead of New Orleans by a half game. Memphis beat Nashville 6 5 as Cuolo’s errant throw and Prathi sacrifice gifted a late Memphis run. Little Rock and Chattanooga split a doubleheader with Chattanooga taking the first 12 6 and Little Rock the nightcap 6 2. Nugent pitched and tripled for Little Rock in the nightcap, aiding his team’s win.

Atlanta Noxville Southern Association Birmingham Smokits New Orleans Abranathy Tine Barons Memphis Nashville Cuolo Prathi Little Rock Chattanooga Travelers Nugent

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