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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1932

Page

14

Chocolate Weight Battle Prepping Sparks Beer Demand

New York report details Senor Luis Gutierrez and managers pressing for beer to boost Kid Chocolate's weight for Friday's Madison Square Garden clash with Fidel La Barba. Weight talk centers on 123 pounds with plans to hit 128 for bantamweight title, while LaBarba and Arizmendi discuss strategies and past fights.

New York Luis Stermes Senor Guitarrez Gua Wilson Orangeburg Madison Square Garden Fidel la Bur California Senor Gutierrez Muyta James J. Johnston Sr Biumay Lewin Senor Gutierron Mr. Lewin Senor Luis Gutierrez Mr. Hype Igoe Sports Writing Corps LaBarpa Comigi Johnny Dundee Dundee Chocolate Arigmendi Pacific LaBaths Mew Arizmendi Fealdes George Blake Laborba Arizmendi Ught Chocolate

Matches Begin in Frisco Tourney

Sixty-four stars of pro and amateur golf, survivors of qualifying, tee off at Lakeside course today for first paired rounds in the Frisco nautical open match play championship. Dutra leads qualifiers. Fry, Sheppard, Collins, Dirge, Murra, Espinosa, Ward and others paired in upper brackets with numerous other matchups listed.

Ban Francisco Dec al Zimmerman Portland Ore Jimmy Thomson Colorado Springe Colo Sheppard AT Collins Kansas City Leo Dirge Agua Gallente Mike Murra Wichita Ian Diesel Murra Horton Smith Oak Park Ronnie Espinosa San Francisco Smith Espinosa Bud Ward Olympia Wash Frank Walsh Morton Grove Dirle Metz Sop Antonio Archie Hambrick Zane Gan Jose Cos Craig Wood Deal Benny Colfrin Oakland Joe Nevs Joan Foge Abe Eppinosa Medinah Reland McKenzie Washington D. C Pepplinstedh Pleasspion Calif Tis

Greenleaf Tops National Pocket Billiards Standings

New York December report shows Ralph Greenleaf leading the national pocket billiards championship standings. Ponzi of Philadelphia and Rudolph of Newark are close behind with one win each. Rudolph could face Greenleaf tonight after beating Moscow’s Dames Mul and Kelly last year’s runner-up awaits their next match.

New York Ralph Greenleaf Kansas City Pasquale Naislie Chicago James Caras Wilmington Del Greeneleaf Ponzi Rudolph Billands Frank Faberski Halder Schenectady Dames Mul San Jose Calif Greenleaf Nevep George Kelly Philadelphia Kelly

Zarro Garcia Bout Set in Los Angeles Clash

Zarro will fight Garcia in a Southwest featherweight title context as Zarro headlines the Flores fight card in Gambon Bireeb anima. The undercard features Jiruwle Beare vs Ramen Gearela in the one minor windup, with groin issues noted in the count.

Zarro Garcia L. A Qup Zarro North Texas South Texas Carlog Garza Tite Flores Gambon la Good Jiruwle Beare Wild Men Ram

Wrestlers duel on Friday card in San Antonio lineup

The evening features a six bout program headlined by Tenntio Tilkutel facing Allen Ratlan in a contest billed as Oriental cleverness versus American grit. Other bouts include Turk vs Vastapha Pasta and Lindsay vs the Blireveport terror in a two out of three fame format with a one time mint.

Ban Antonio Vastapha Lindsay Tenntio Tilkutel Jenine Unitet Binks Meedicx Allen Ratlan

Extraordinary 1817 duel tale heads to odditorium display

In Wharton County Texas Constable W W Pitman faced Francisco Lopez in a gun duel on September 15 1817. Pitman fired a 45 Colt wounding Lopez fatally while Lopez produced a .38 pistol. The weapon is kept in New York City for display at the Believent or Not Odditorium. Also recounted is the Count de Montenor Napoleon era mission to Vienna with a six day ride and a recovered sundial tale from Columbus era Dominica.

W. W. Pitman Wharton County Francisco Lopez Wharton Texas Pitman New York City Count de Montenor Napoleon I Vicens Franz Io Marrage France Mapleney Paris Vienna

Beaumont Exporters Pick New Coach in 1098 Race

Beaumont announces De Baker to coach the Exporters replacing Jewel Ens as the team names a successor. Baker, Beaumont’s first champions manager, played for Detroit in 1914 15 and 16 and is linked with former San Antonio manager Bob Coleman as a potential playing manager.

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Harlandale Edges Hard Fight In Practice Clash

Harlandale Indians battled in a rough practice game against Temple club, pulling out a 36 to 30 win. Indians and guards showcased speed and shooting as lineup included Biewer, Karitow, Wigman, Handers, and Carmichae while Temple featured Calvin Haste Alsion Stonsen and Auld.

Harlandale Artist Temple Club Wlatuts Hardow Hay Windn Hassle Chevy Biewer Foreworth Karitow Ceiler Wigman G. Benders Buber J. Handers Dullereen Carmichae Livingalin Gurdener Devilbssa Temple Calvin Haste Alsion Crater Stonsenby Auld Sob Min

Bobcats Face Texas Longhorns In San Marcos Showdown

San Marcos Teachers College Bobcats opened the 1942-33 season with a slow 32 to 2 victory over a local team, then prepared to host the Texas Longhorns in a decisive winter game. Coach Hog Shubaly led the squad in the difficult cross-town clash.

San Marcos Dew San Marcos Teachers College University of Texan Longhorn Engers Hog Shards de Pepner Cubs Yeagemert Austin Deeemiaer

Edison Bears Battle Granger In Local showdown

Edison avoids drills due to flu outbreak. Coach Ward prepares the Golden Bears for a regional final against Granger at Edison Field. Key players Wickey and McGarragh return from injuries and are set to start while others remain sidelined. The Bears may rely on defense and tactics to counter Granger’s power.

Zlarta Joe Ward Thomas Edison Golden Bears Granger Edison Field Ward Biw Stevie Elmo Finkeus Justin Wickey Jack McGarratgh Bears Renrs Wolks

Emerson Juniors Rally Past Midgets 25 21

Emerson Junior High School club defeated St Anthony's Midgets 25 to 21 on a Wednesday afternoon at St Anthony's college. Emerson Rothe Custry Cavazoa Apollnnr Velesco led with guards and centers, while reserves included Avey Wornke Viahes Tucker and others.

Emerson Hota Mike Wiliamson Anethony St Anthony's College Rothe Custry Cavazoa Apollnnr Velesco Avey Wornke Viahes Tucker Anthony Nolan

High School Basketball Series Opens January 17

A high school basketball series is set to begin January 17 with four nights of games. Coaches met Wednesday to finalize scheduling involving Bulinditted, Brecken ridge, Gawler, Treks and other schools, aiming for balanced home and away duties and court arrangements at Woodlawn Ink, home of Uhm Tech Lenin. Principal Rick Brewer and J. C. Toftin will oversee a meeting to formalize the plan.

Hutaeon Hie Leosen Hrackeneiden Javed Mweerd Claud Kelas Brecken J. C. Toftin Pean

Two Hi Games On Friday Program

Houston paper notes John Reagan high football team open quarter finals in Corpus Christi Friday facing the Buccaneers amid influenza concerns for coach Arnold Krichamer. Corsicana and Greenville prep drills ahead of Friday’s quarter final at Tigers field. illness lingering among key players. Also mentions two Saturday semis Sherman vs Masonic Home and Sweetwater vs Amarillo.

Fouston John Reagan High Corpus Christ Corpus Christ! High Buccaneers Texas High Bulldogs Arnold Krichamer Krichamer Wil Lamar Camp Corsicana Texas Greenville Fhnal Sigmal Tigers Robert Finley Je. Bell Westbrook Corsinane Ardens Isler Utters Lions Corscana Corsicania Masonic Fort Worth Sweetwater Amarillo

College basketball notes from a murky newspaper snippet

Fragmentary text details a senior Triangular Wednesday alumni event at YM, Bankstball league play, station hospital references, and scattered player names including forwards guards centers and subs. The garbled lines mention teams like All-Stars and various players with positions but lack clear results or dates.

Jane Sunior Alumi I Station Che Shandon LD Minty Tn Meir Lina Trigngles Dinmuken Auclung Tnen Curie Gruten Held Kuards Bubs Moore Mullina Ioépital Iallingian Humpheles Tarmarde Amithey Ted Biegler Uals Buby Runes Jamiison Werener Wolfe Kamrass Label Sachnowite Barnett A—Mcnell Taallay Torwarda Eva Call Canon Jenards Subs Gassen Cervanten I Cateman Boluesky Koung Horvitz Ana Hpua Wusran Sun. West Quariarmantara Cory Aer Pearson Meines Adame Coidnan Quacde

Stars High School All-Star Game Coaches Named

Puckett of Brackenridge and Cecil Burnett of Thomas Jefferson will coach the San Antonio all stars to face Dallas high school all stars on December 31 at Eaglefield. Players will be selected Sunday after noon with workouts to follow. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for students.

Junior Triangles at Devine in San Antonio showdown

Local prep basketball brings Devine’s strong team and star Joe Vance to San Antonio for a high school game at Lan ter gym on December 27. Coach Normen Macleod announced the matchup and session details.

Devine Joe Vance San Antonio Normen Macleod

Commercial Leaders Clash in Bracken Ridge Showdown

The city’s top two Commercial League clubs, the Texas White Hawks and Rich Plumt Tra, duel Thursday night at Bracken Ridge High School gym in the first of a twin bill. Duncan Field and Kenny Grocers also tangle in the second game, with the Hawks favored based on early form.

Brackenridge High School Texas White Hawks Rich Plumttra Duncan Field Kenny Grocers Hawks

Best Ball Over Willow Golf Links At Brackenridge Park

A blistering sub par golf day featured foursomes, led by Jimmy Morgan and Hack Williford, posting an 83 best-ball score for the course record in months. Their rivals Tod Men efee and Brackenridge pro By Chamberlain trailed. In San Antonio Women’s Golf, Miss Urbante defeated Mrs. Jack Lapham 3 and 2 in a feature match as Austin golfers led by Miss Thatcher and Miss Fisel dominated several matches at the San Antonio Country Club course. For financial aid see Light Classified Money To Loan ads.

Brackenridea Park Jimmy Morgan Willow Springs Williford Morgan San Antonio Women's Golf Association Austin Country Club San Antonio Mira Hilda Urhanike Austin Jack Lapham Mise ‘Urbanthe G. Noel P.M. Williams Beak G. Baschal Ja Stephenson Earl Simm Mes J. C. Cochran W. M. Thornton Everett Long San Antutingy Grady King B. W. Hiordan San Antoni Deat P.O. Simms J. Witte Benson Mig. L. R Hathaway Horace Burnbatt P. E. Akers Mies Greenwood Wooten Mra J. W. Neal

Bowling League Scores and Highlights from Wednesday

The report covers a busy Wednesday in Ty City Handivan league action with high scores. Key figures include Hob Anderson 226-624 Alvin Pemmbharn 226-424 and Fwyeak Temple 45-627, plus multiple teams like the Webber Linga Hupnis and Hadler teams scoring well. Details name numerous players, matches, and standings as teams push for top positions in a crowded league day.

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