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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1933
Page
8
New York Aug 26 The Dodgers Tony Cuccinello ended the NLs longest game streak by missing yesterday due to a stiff hamstring while Charlie Singer suffered a shoulder injury. Cuccinello had played in every game since late in the season, snapping the record.
Chicago Aug. 28 Veteran Scot Mac Smith led the opening round of the Western Open at Olympia Fields with a 69 35 34 Perched among the leaders were Abelard and several Esprimes stars as the field of about 230 players battled wind and uneven greens Ed Dudley led a group near par with 73 while Johnny Revolla 79 and Byron Nelson 76 trailed in a stormy round highlighting the tight race for the prestigious title.
Aug 26 Rio Grande Valley youths join the Texas Longhorns squad for the Southwest conference campaig n in November. Harold Ross from Brownsville, J Glynne Mager from Edinburg, Glen Metleniy from Texas Bay area are listed as guards, joining Onech Clyde Littlefield’s UT Steers.
Sam Nevelow recollects a past era of car buying and standard equipment. He contrasts older autos with modern pricing and features, noting stalls in memory of how dashboards seats and lamps were balanced and valued. The piece reflects on changes in automotive expectations and consumer habits.
In Forest Hills, Helen Jacobs defeated Dorothy Round 64 6 2 to reach the final of the national championships. She faces Helen Moody, whom she has never beaten, in what analysts call Jacobs best shot at the title. Moody and Elizabeth Ryan advanced in doubles by beating Round and Mary Feeley Roeland. Hetty Nathal and Fred James set up the final for tomorrow.
GladHill and Vines, defending champions, meet two Los Angeles youngsters Tidoail and Gene Makie in the Longwood international doubles tennis event at Brookline. The titleists, who beat Makie and Tidoail 6-1 1-5 last week, vie for a three out of five set semifinal to challenge Frank X. Bhields and Frankle.
Erratic report of Thursday bowling night references teams and players with scattered scores including 144 and 303. The narrative mixes match results and personal chat, noting Linens team performance, a late arrival absence, and a casual exchange about social dynamics and confidence.
LAREDO Aug 28 Time trials are set to open Tuesday as preparations race toward the annual Laredo Monterrey road races to be held Sunday Sept 3 as part of a Labor Day celebration featuring a bull fight and a major boxing card. About 30 entries are accepted for the modified stock event and around 20 for motorcycle classes.
Eddie Fink aboard the Long Beach sloop led the second day action in the Lae international star class regatta after a rough opening race. Thorne of Bay Shore trailed in a narrow 36 second gap as 15 challengers aged toward the Mesh line, with Fink holding steady to claim the lead.
Davis, a young right hand pitcher, was released as Worth Cats announce roster changes for the season. The report lists multiple names and transactions across the club, including indications of future innings and standings.
New York August 28 Chuck Eltin challenges batting supremacy with a big week. Jimmie Torx struggles to stay ahead in the American League while Klein climbs NL and ties for several categories. Foxx, Manush, Kuhel post notable gains as leaders shift and averages rise.
Two San Antonio girls indoor baseball games planned in Berville Texas on August 26. Male champion Joske Boy Co. to join Lay ershein in a double header. Unclear fragments mention Light's Free Rental Directory and Piowly Wiggly, with garbled team names and dates.
Parker teams with Wilmer Allison and Johnny WatRyn, 1931 champions, to face Adrian Quist and Don Turnbull of Australia in the quarter finals. Evert odds-on favorites sweep foreigners to semi finals against George Lott and Lester Storfen, who defeated Jack Crawford and Vivian McGrath. Semi finals set for veterans, father son, and national mixed play with several top female entrants detained at Forest Hills.
The M. P. company challenges the Mavernez Cubs for 4 Bundeygate and will hire to contact the team manager at Army Post g601 for Meacham. Hippo and Gonzale Barbera meet at Polo Field No 1 at 3 pm Sunday. Fred Gorter to pitch for the Hippos while San Tex Berbers face Tulacs at Escobar field Sunday afternoon. San Marcos Sluggers meet Station Hospital in a morning game. South Side Outlaws vs Magnosias at Polo Field No.2, and Twelfth Field Artillery at 2 pm on the Artillery diamond. Jim Riley's Alamo Heights Pire auest vs Alamo Leblerm Saturday 4 pm. Firemen travel to Bandera for Mountain League action Sunday. Lakeview Dairy hosts Schuh Grocery all day Sunday with a 10 pm ball, then a barbecue and a second game at 3 pm. Lakeview Dairy diamond address 6800 Went frommerce street. Winter League entrance fees posted by Matthies Steers, Lakeview Dairy and Kreger's. others to next meeting. Final meeting set Tuesday 8 oclock at Dibble's Sporting Goods. San Marcos Cleaners seek Sunday game via Gall Belmont 90202 and Zepeda. St Hedwig Gregorians want Sunday game on their own diamond. H-De-Ho Knights will play Martinez Garagemen at Seal field Sunday 9 am.
Oreste Vadaifi, longtime San Antonio favorite, schedules a Sunday mat show at Granieri's Rodeo Park near Salado crossing. He will headline a heavyweight bout against Toe Long, with other matches featuring Dak Siar versus Bob Mann and Tigee Mudd facing Don Lemis. A boxing program boost starts at 3 p.m.
At Berthoven hall Friday night the grapplers battled in a chaotic card paced by Edwards defeating Poulos and Shimkus drawing with Meyah. Lott wrestled Grove to a draw as fans heard National Wrestling Association rules and a noisy crowd roared through the action.
Walter Beaver of Berwyn Pennsylvania won the thirty fourth Grand American handicap over 697 entrants to claim the $1400 first prize. He shot from the 06 yard line the historic feat with Ned Lilly from Stanton Michigan as the only other shooter from the 24 yard line in the shootout.
Coaches of the Spowinl-American aids playground group will meet Monday night at Binkestenraga to arrange a benefit dance on Thursday night honoring MWe Cobds, league champions. The Jeanne will hold a doubt head event next Wednesday night at San Perro Park. In the first game Prospect IE versus Orankren Onesne at 7 30, while Gonanes faces the Blakey Garage side in the second game.
The Associated Press report highlights top performers across the NATIONAL LEAGUE with standout names such as Benick, Dallas, and Henston. Key games featured include double plays, stolen bases, and pitching notes, noting teams like Phillies, Yankees, Braves, and Dodgers.
Entrants in the sole final swim meet will pay a 25 cent fee to help defray expenses for winners when they go to the state meet in Austin on Labor Day. Meet director Roland Kuppers says events begin at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the San Pedro Pool. About 70 swimmers are entered in the men's and women's divisions. Sailors will find many good opportunities in light classifieds.
New Orleans clobbered Knoxville 10 to 3 to seize early lead in the Southern Association as Adkins struggled and Green finished the game. Rost, Werd, and E Moore sparked the offense with key homers and runs, while Memphis also won, defeating Nashville 5 to 1. In another note, the Indians of Oklahoma City beat the Oilers in exhibition play.
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