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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1932

Page

10

Walter Hagen Aims To Dominate PGA Tour Opener

St Paul, Aug 23 Walter Hagen five time PGA champion declared he is ready for the National Professional Golfers Association tournament at Kelise course starting Tuesday. Hagen shot a 67 at Interlochen in Minneapolis to tie the unofficial course record, beating par by six strokes as rain-soaked practice rounds continued. Defending champ Tom Creavy of Albany, N Y, will play Wednesday after 38-hole qualifying. Other contenders braved poor weather including Johnny Farrell Horton Smith Ted Turner August Nordone Ext Didiey Olin and Mortie Ontra.

ST. Paul Walter Hagen PGA National Professional Golfars' Association Kelise Haig Minneapolis Elf Hager God Bobby Jones Inter Jachien Willie Hagen Tye Johnny Farrell Horton Smith Rash Yose al Waltous Ted Turner August Nordone Ext Didiey Olin Mortle Ontra

Stockdale blanks Rayn-o-Shine in tough loss at home

Stockdale beat Rayn-o-Shine 2 16 to 0 as Wilks pitched a three hit shutout with all runs unearned due to Topper errors in the infield. Bourgeois Livingston and Moore sparked the offense with two hits apiece as Stockdale overwhelmed Lafield and the Toppers.

Stockdale Blanks Rayn-o-Shine Reyn-O-Shyre Stockdale Wilks Lafield Bourgeois Livingston Barne-O-Aigne Stechnity A. Bowrareo Williamase Jenepiah Byatler Lavieldo Rune Atslon Babee Mivla Wiiharme Tin Wile Bourgaaln Ancrifien Errorn Jane Min Moore Pathrees Ann An Tia Eattela Witkw Daft Su Nes Tocldale A

Ranchito Polaists Defeat San Angelo in Polo Match

FORT WORTH August 23 Ranchito polasts Sunday afternoon defeated the crack San Angelo Rangers by 7 to 6 in the third game of the abbreviated tournament at El Ranchito field. Alfred House led San Angelo with two late goals while Len Mertz scored a late tally to narrow the margin. Hardy Neel Horace Robbins Ceall Childers BH Stephens started for Ranchito in the opening chukters.

Fort Worth Ranchito Polasts San Angelo Rangers el Ranchito Field el Ranchito Alfred House Ran Angelo Len Merts Fl Ranchito Hardy Neel Horace Robbins All Childers BH. Stephens Chukteor Len Mertz Nety Allied Hours Charles Waring Lee Aldwell Honse

World chess champion Alekhine defeated in final round

In Pasadena on August 29 Dr Alexander Alekhine of Paris world chess champion lost to Arthur W. Dake of Portland, Oregon, narrowing Alekhine's lead but leaving him with ample rating points. The Portland challenger secured a coastal title after a decisive finish in the last round of the world chess congress.

Alekmine Teaten Pasadena Call Alexander Alekhine Paris Arthur W. Dake Portland Ore Aldkhine Hin Thie

Gudat Boosts Cubs In Flag Drive For World Series Help

Marvin Gudat, a versatile lefty bat and outfielder, has become a key pinch hitter for the Chicago Cubs as they push toward the World Series. His late rallying hit and aggressive baserunning helped spark a come from behind win against the Giants, highlighting his role in Chicago’s push and his past rise through San Antonio and Cincinnati.

San Antonio Chicago Cubs Chavey Grimm New ‘York Anxeos Tre Marvin Gudat E ‘Texas Cincinnati Reds Columbus American Association Itp Chicrgo Cus Gudet Johnny Beederick Brooklyn Guetat Uhen Gubs Giants Chicago Mark Koenig Gudat Malone Koenig Herman Kcornig Guodat English Guyler Gurtab

Sing Sing Eleven Preps All Summer

OSSINING NY Aug 28 Captain Alabama Tilts and Ws boys are out for revenge. Sing Sing prison football players have been preparing all summer for a rematch with Port Str police department team that beat them last year. They practice signals and plays under Coach AL Chase with early training and invulnerability drills.

Ossining N.Y Alabama Tonybe Port Str~iis Sing Sing Bors Goijing Ginn

Western amateur champ decided in Rockford and others

Rockford Illinois saw Lit Moreland defeat Couch 5 and 4 to win the Western amateur championship. Olahoma Peoria Mrs Hill retained Western wormers title with a 2 and 1 win over Lucille Robinson in Chicago. Hawthorne Gold Cup won by Plutky Play with Falrelin, Mate and Gusto trailing in Saratoga.

Rockford Lit Moreland Couch Peoria Mrs. Hill Lucille Robinson Raging Chicago Plutky Falrelin Mate Gusto Saratoga Springs N. Y Ledgsman Happy Gal

Happy Gal and Ladysman top 2-year-olds

Arlington Futurity looms for Ladysman and Happy Gal after Saratoga clash. Ladysman leads in earnings with 59,635 while Happy Gal has 30,525. both vie for the $40,000 Hopeful and $100,000 Futurity titles as early as next month.

Arlo Robertson Albapnete New York W. R. Coes Ladysman Willem ‘Woodward Saratoga Ladysmith Pompey Sir Gallahad Happy Gal Coe Arlington Park Spa V. Whitney Whitney Vitor Sappy Gat and

Mrs Weissmuller Plans Divorce From Johnny Weismuller

Mrs Weissmuller said she will file a divorce suit within the next week in Hollywood. She plans to return to New York and possibly resume stage work after the decree. She described the separation as a terrible blow and said they will be strangers if they meet again.

Wes Linnie

Llano Clinches Hill Country League Lead With Win

Llano Cowboys beat Brady Sunday to clinch the second half championship in the Hill Country league. Chink Taylor hit a single in left to spark the rally as Brown and Whe hind chased the play, tying the score in the sixth on a error. Llano now leads the league by three and a half games.

Llano Cinches Hill Llang Texas Anga Taylor Rain Cowboys Brady Bunday Lian

Yankees Need 18 Victories To Clinch Pennant

The Yankees can clinch the American League title with 18 wins in their remaining games, while the Cubs would need 22 victories in the National League. Pittsburgh and Brooklyn stumble as Cubs and Yankees draw closer to clinching. Ruth homers in both ends of a split with Chicago, keeping New York atop the circuit with a 20 1/2 game lead. Cleveland sweeps a doubleheader from Boston before falling in the nightcap as Denny Fate homers in the 11th. Detroit pounds Washington for 21 hits and a 15 7 victory.

Herbert W. Barker New York Yankees Chicago Cubs Yankees Philadelphia Washington Senators CUBS Pittaburgh Ett Brooklyn New York Giants Kik Curler Adda Jong Chicago White Sox Sox Ted Lyons New York Babe Ruth Cleveland Sever Rung Boston Red Sox Denny Fate Detroit Weaver Brown Caff

Carey Sets Record for Dirt Half Mile

Deb Carey of Anderson Indiana established a new world record time of 22.58 seconds for the dirt half mile at Gree… in Greston Indiana during trials for Sunday's program, which was postponed due to rain. The previous record of 22.80 was set by Brannie Rose of Dayton Ohio in July 1932 on the same track.

Wingrestiin Ind Deb_ Carey Anderson Brannie Rose Dayton Ohio Chrey

Michelson Wins Long Run at International Marathon

Albert Michelson of New York, a three time winner of the Baltimore to Washington race and the first American to finish the Olympic marathon in Los Angeles, dominates the Boston Olympics club event in Salem New Hampshire clocking 2 hours 50 minutes 19 seconds. Juan Zabala of Argentina quits after 12 miles from heat and blisters. Johnny Semple of Lynn finishes behind Michelson. Demat of Boston places third. De Bruyn failed to start.

Salem N. H WWE Albert (Whiter) Michelson New York Jimmy Hennigan Medford Mass Johny Semple Lynn Michelson Clarence Demat Tuushing Michelser Paul de Bruyn

Tolan weighs Japan coach offer after Olympic sprint wins

New York dispatch reports Eddie Tolan received two offers from Japan after winning both sprints in the Olympic Games. One was to tour and race, the other to coach Nippon athletes for up to four years. He will decide later, as accepting the coaching role would end his sprinting career.

Tolan New York Japan Eddie Tolan Gue Offettrs

Last Foreign Athletes Desert Olympic Village

Los Angeles August 29 The Olympic village opens in California as foreign teams begin departing for home after the Games. World champions and athletes from many nations, once deep into the city culture, prepare to leave while locals imagine uses for the vacant village buildings and facilities.

Los Angeles Olympic Village California Hoon New Zealand Villaren

Indians Chalk Off One Game With Cats

Election talk eases Indians schedule and slightly dims their slim hope to avoid last place. A Sunday off day due to election shifts plans. a two game set with Fort Worth moved to Tech Field starting at 2 40 PM Monday. one of the three slated scrimmage games will not be played.

Ufe Alew Tech Field Fort Worth

LEADERS TEXAS LEAGUE AND AMERICAN LEAGUE SUMMARY

In Texas League action Beaumont, Dallas, and Houston stars post big numbers. Key players include Rowe Beaumont 22.0.0 and Schulz Beaumont 20, plus Greenberg Beachmont 46 minutes and James Dallas 48 doubles. American League leaders feature Fuss Athletics 337 and Foxx 124 RBIs, with Ruth Yankees strong on steals and power. Southwest region notes crown Stewart golf champion at Clovis, N. M. with victory over Hill Soance Roswell caddy 7 and 6.

al Oh Washington Fox Beaumom Ae Lay Medyrid Humston Cashion Tylec Rowe Beaumont Schulz Greenhers James Onjlna Fox Tauby Murray Naley Layne Haveton Houston Kownick Payne Heustoin Strikesull Tharmahlen Galvrelon Tage Bolle Hewsser Tisuston Sky Cantan Longview Surrey Latins Ft. Yubr Ballas Hamiin Banes Jost Molerson Tyler Fuss Guth Fries Foxx Simmons Athlebies Manush Sunatore Patter Indiana Bors Athletice Uth Yankees Johann Hed Sox Gehfliger Tikere Nye Sundl Clovis N. M Albuquerque Southwest Sun@ay Hill Soance Roswell

Martin Moved to Third Base for Cardinals

St. Louis August 2. Depper Martin, famed for World Series hitting, was moved from center field to third base by Gabby Street in a run of defensive experiments to strengthen the champions. Sparky Adams, sidelined by a knee injury, will miss a chance to regain his third base spot as Martin’s move continues through doubleheaders with Brooklyn Podgers.

St. Louis Depper’ Martin Fante Svernight Gabby” Street St. Lows Cardinals Martin Eld Piay Sparky" Adams Ling Marin Brooklyn Podgern Intr

Texas League Scores and Rescheduled Games

Swailnuts defeated Fort Worth at Gan Alton while Alton and Houston's Wyler suffered a rainout. Beaumont led 14-10, Loneview 7-2, Galveston 1-4, Dalian 9-6 as Dallas Mandar Pott Worth played Say Avianie with Dallax at Galveston and Loneview at Beaumont plus Tyler at Houston.

Swailnuts Resutta Fort

Unclear Names Tie Hints to Early Baseball Scores

Fragmentary OCR text references multiple city names and players with mismatched spellings. Mentions Cleveland versus Boston, Detroit, Philadelphia, and other places, plus several individuals. Unable to determine a coherent event or outcome from the garbled data.

National League and Associated Leagues Baseball Scores Briefs

National League results include New York over Philadelphia four to two and Cincinnati over St. Louis four to one. American Association games show Chattanooga blanking Atlanta and others with scheduled picks. Pacific Coast notes Seattle and Hollywood atop standings with San Francisco and Los Angeles heavy winners. International League scores list Montreal and Albany, Baltimore and Rochester, with only games scheduled. Western Association reports Springfield and Syracuse in action with scattered results.

Seattle Hollywood San Prangtsen Portland Sacramento Los Angeles Jillsions

Three Racing Drivers Die in Woodbridge Crash

Three drivers died after a Sunday Woodbridge race crash. Frank Farmer and Bill Neapolitan, both from Philadelphia, died at Perth Amboy hospital from injuries. Neapolitan suffered chest injuries. Farmer had a skull fracture. Edward Leeper of Indiana, previously jailed in Terre Haute, also died after his car toppled a railing in another incident.

Woodbridge N. 3 Woodbridge Track Frank Farmer Bill Neapolitan Philadelpha Perth Amboy Hospital Farmer Juriea Edward Leeper Indiénagolix Terre Haute Ind

Bart's Triple Win Sparks Kodak Kats Victory

Bart led the Kodak Kats to a 6-2 win over Knepper's Garage on Sunday. Kolbassa pitched well and drove in runs while teammates contributed with solid defense and clutch hitting.

Bart Kodak Kodak Kats Knepp Kolbassa Box Keern'y Kneuner Koginit Rite Awg AOD ILO. A Crenral Titan AL Maderntyen Kleber Schraedent Dackon Bilin Amo Wagner Brandi Anninae Pitehad Pitehad, Hy Wadi Hye Rinbneen Kim, Met Ta Mine & Net Klashanaa Kinley Anemied Rune Aye Redty Killihawan Kolb Hanna Koro Ata Empire Wren

Tech High Gridders Report Sept 4 for Practice

Tech High grid team will begin initial practice on Monday September 4 under coach Toady Riley. With many former Main Avenue stars moved to Thomas Jefferson, Riley plans a Breen oaguati to build a fresh squad.

Aguilar and Seguin Teams Set for Labor Day Double Bill

Rain washed out Sunday plans as Aguilars of San Antonio and Seguin Tigers aimed for a Van Daele Stadium doubleheader next Sunday with a possible second day against the D'Henis club for the Aguilars on Labor Day.

Aguilar Seguin Aguilers Fof San Antonio Seguin Tigers van Daele Stadium D'Henis Aguilers

Tennis Singles Final Match Set At Club

Es Trylar of Austin faces Lieut Dolph Muehleisen, state champion, in the final men’s singles after rain washed out Sunday. Taylor, 1931 winner, meets Muehleisen on terms. Junior doubles and women’s singles progress with Reichert poised for title shot. mixed doubles and boys events also on tap.

Es Trylar Austin Carl Smalley Yorktown Harold Folks Jack Taylor George Dulling Anna Mae Reichert Julia Reichert Eunice Dean

Jay Colin Sweep Wins Michigan Open Men’s Tennis Title

Jay Colin of Santa Monica swept the men's singles at the Michigan Open in Grand Rapids by defeating Ed Lejeck of Chicago 6-1 6-2 7-5 to claim the title. Dorothy Huet of Chicago won the women's singles, and Huet paired with Jack Harriy to beat Louise Hofmeister and Leo Lejeck of Chicago 8-0 8-1 to win the mixed doubles.

Jay Colin Michigan Grand Rapids Micch Santa Monica Galili Ed Lejeck Chicago Moe Dorothy Huet Catherine Wolf Elbert Ind Jack Harriy Louise Hofmeister Leo Leteck

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