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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1933
Page
14
In Coral Gables Florida entries for the ten grand Butmera one richest purse of the year reached a record high with 165 players registering. The 18 hole qualifying rounds begin Friday and Saturday with a 38 hole final stretch Sunday. Nearly all top golfers are included though Walter Hagen has yet to enter and is expected to file tomorrow.
Notre Dame will name its season captain at a private dinner tonight after rotating captains for each game. Ed Krause, from Chicago, was viewed as a strong favorite to be chosen, with Beardy Ander Damied leading the team this season.
Capt Jim Kendrick coach of the Bianca tree army football team will receive reports of his players clash with the Bastrop tree army Sunday at 2 pm at Bianco hospital. Kendrick and several players were injured two fatally in an automobile wreck en route to Stephen ville game. The free army championship schedule is canceled as many camps in Texas face funding issues.
Kerrville December report states Schreiner Institute opens basketball drills under Coach Gilstrap with over 20 players in daily practice. Only ten lettermen and about three squadmen available, led by captain-elect Alving Eppeling of Austin and Pete Garcia of San Antonio. Promising freshmen, including Psi Morris from Athens, are gaining early notice.
Brackenridge star Cecil Slater returns from a charley horse as the Eagles face Corsicana Tigers in bi-district Texas high school football at Eagle Field on Friday. Slater’s speed could boost an offense aided by Howard Baker and Joe Reeder after earlier hindrances, while Corsicana arrives late from Waco with plans to base in Austin overnight. Ticket prices range from 1 for box seats to 50 cents for student general admission.
Det. Maloney will meet Johnny Risko in Miami January 4 at the Coral Gables Coliseum, announced by manager Pa Stribling in Macon. Negotiations also under way to pair Clyde Chastain with Joe Knight on December 1. Chastain fights Jimmy Murphy in Houston tonight.
Sixty cagers reported for Jeffs meet coached by Harry Hasmilton at Thomas Jefferson High on Wednesday for first practice of the season. Hasmilton intends to trim squad to 20 by January. The trial list includes players aiming to join the 12 men set to make the team for a clash in Mexico City with the Amin Jean Foundation School on December 16.
Rumor surrounds Corpus Gash Calican's potential appearance at a Bay Area train event. December dates loom with caravans and representatives from Ragies weighing on Friday's decisions. The cash dependent on attendance and final lineup, with Garst possible as a substitute if needed.
garbled text about officials and a Friday meeting of the Texas State Board of Approved Officials held in Malin with members invited to attend. unclear names or dates but references to basketball and a state board.
LeMeilleur and Monaco Jefferson, guards, along with Alay Monaco, have been elected co captains of the Lit 1930 Thomas Jefferson High School football team.
A fragmentary Friday football listing names and positions from Brackentidwé Hall includes backs, ends, tackles, guards, centers, and officials. Notable names include Eckhardt, Rutherford, Reddick, Patterson, Hoyer, Berlanga, Ho Mimme, Mimms, Halbert, Jackson, Rogers, Burke, Jones, Myera, Avion, and Neleon. Officials listed are Eddie Dyer, Maxey Wart, Fanl Young, and Rain Wolf.
Aerial bombs arrive for the William Randolph Wearst Trophy regatta at Lake Mec-Queeney Dee Lake with Commodore Earl C. Barer of the Texas Boat Club arranging 11 inch bombs costing 450 dollars each. The bombs will be fired by Alvin Newmab from a safe island point near Seguin as large Helds are expected in every race day.
Officials for the Eighth Corps game include Capt. Malcolm V. For ber as referee and Capt. Harold Gilbert as umpire with Lieut. Samuel R. Brenthall as field judge. The Ninth Infantry meets Brooks Field Sunday at Tech Field at 2 30. Admission reduced with general admission 23 cents and reserved seating.
Sukeforth, veteran Brooklyn Dodger catcher, was reinstated by Commissioner Landis and likely will be the second-string catcher next season after a year away from Brooklyn teams. The report notes last season’s travel and poor performance with unclear details.
Colorado and Missouri discuss a football grid deal affecting season plans. The Boulder based University of Colorado reports a live-name change proposal linked to a collaboration with Missouri and other institutions. Details on dates and venues remain unclear in the fragmented copy.
Registrations pour in from Iowa Missouri Illinois Louisiana Oklahoma and Texas for the December 91 and January Hearst trophy regatta at Lake McQueeney. Commodore Earl C Bower says inboards are excluded due to no class, with oilers dominating entries and a crowd of up to 200 boats expected. A Shrine parade through San Antonio will cap the weekend festivities, Roy Westbrook announced.
Chicago on December 9 reports the Cubs outbid four clubs to obtain Dick Ward a 22 year old right handed pitcher from the Los Angeles Pacific Coast League. In exchange Chicago sent Frank Demaree James MoGolfo and Ray Henshaw with Henshaw returned on option. Ward record showed 24 and 9 last season.
Houston December 9 The Petey Arthus veteran center was elected captain of the Rice Institute football team for 3334 season at line annual meeting. Michelson star guard chosen as most valuable Rice player. Meagher coached team.
In Pittsburgh on December 7 the old schoolmaster Clifford Carl son hosts the annual cage clinic at the University of Pittsburgh stadium. About 2500 high school coaches and players attend to learn the Carlson offense from Dr Carlson MD, a former 1016 football star who has built champions over ten years. Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia coaches expect to attend this widely attended event.
The Light Trophy polo tournament begins Saturday at Brackenridge Park at 2 30 p m with Capt H K Duke Coulter commanding the Third Brigade Crusaders and the Second Field Artillery team. Sunday’s 2 10 clash at Harbord field pairs Cecil Smith and H W Uribe Williams against the San Antonio squad. Wednesday features the Third Brigade Artilery winner versus All Corps four at Brackenridge. The final Sunday December 174 for the championship matches hinges on earlier results with survivor facing San Antonio or Austin winners at Harbord field.
Fragmentary text lists trophies and corps areas dating back to 1825 1920 1928 1050 1931 1834 tournament delayed to February 1833. Mentions Second Field Artillery Brigade as champions with a roster including Lieut Wat Suan Walker McNatt Bent Suddath Rich Davros Boothe and others.
Commercial Basket Ball league chairman John Dunamore convenes a managers meeting before the second weekly double header. Top team Magnoline Mobileflers face Squadron 6 of Ket 1 Field, then Bell Jewelers collide with Kaufman’s. Lester Wellman and Tom Dirkson join the Bell roster for the clash.
The City Major Basketball league opens Friday night with the Texas Chinpractic Hawks facing DeBiolays in the opener and Sons of America meeting Kretzer's Schooners in the second. Pirsh game begins at 9 o'clock.
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