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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1934

Page

9

Long's warning to Biff Jones ties to LSU game talk

Atlanta police report Det. 12 via INS notes a tense exchange between Captain Biff Jones and Huey Long as the LSU Tigers faced Oregon at Baton Rouge. Long’s bravado and Jones’s temper sparked a benchside confrontation, with lingering questions about discipline and risk of another loss as Tennessee closed in.

Atlanta Biff Jones B.s. WU. Tigers Jon Jones Tulaie Tigers Tennesse Biff Kingfish Huey Long Louisiana State University Muey Oregon Lawisiana

Milinois to Play Trojans on Coast

Athletic officials of the Pacific Coast conference closed their annual meeting in Belmont Springs Calif with a 1935 football schedule. Three intersectional gates were on the slate with possible additions. Southern California plays Tiptoe at Los Angeles October 12 and Notre Dame at South Bend November 23. Oregon meets Nebraska at Lincoln Thanksgiving Day. Becomes a busy season with Fordham at St Marys and Armistice day open slots for Beak and Washington tentative for November 16.

Milinois Trojans Coast Bela Springs Calif Der Southern California Los Angeles Notre Dame South Bend Oregon Sint

Navajo Wrestler Dean Wins Heavyweight Tilt at Just Tigat

In a surprise main event subbing for Pat OShocker, Dean the Navajo, new to heavyweights, defeats Teigo in California. Chief Little Wolf wins as Tesn is sent to hospital. match headlines the Ting card with Dean’s upset push and a 7 pound mutetle.

Dean Tego Calif_ Dev Wolf Pat O'shocker Tigat Dean Little Wolf Tesn

Five Teams Set For Southwest Academic Basketball League

Five teams entered the Southwest Academic Basket Ball league. St Anthony's San Antonio Junior College Peacock St Henry's and Central Catholic will form the circuit. Play opens January 15 and runs through May.

Teague Weming Tasainy Nighe Hie High St. Anthony's San Antonio Junior College Peacock St. Henry's Central Catholic Maych

Fight Results From Houston Boxing Card

Bare results from a Houston card last night show Chong scoring four, Dias rallying to win by knockout as 2 technicals over Alex Freas. Other bouts include Cancella over Griffin, Skerrald Kennarn and Vargo accumulating points, plus Buddys and Paul in varied weight class outcomes.

Houston Fstgh Ferro Deri Tyial Stour Cinature Byat S Basing Yard Chong Dias Wsion Alex Freas Newston Ghiass Tony Cancella Tampa Via Cora Griffin Tolumous Eddie Stegall Ok Seo Skerrald Kennarn Jat Vargo Rugest Ag Porm Sai Pottsele Panafinerseile Bemisville Kansen City Menistisa Kan Araelee Tommy Birenile Blain

Mexican baseball league proposal stirs Texan optimism

Sportslights reviews efforts to form a three‑league Mexican baseball system with U.S. ties. Monterey officials back the plan as a bridge for civic pride and international amity, while Texan figures hint at crossborder links to majors and minors. The piece also notes local interest in Texas Southwest Conference basketball officials and memorializes a renowned Southeast racing figure.

Harold Uselesis United States Comixante Mexico Assahté Burias Monterey Chemier of Commerce Dent Alvan Gerdnes Texer Teague Pico Ian Hesiz Monterey Willie G. Bramham Durr Netinnet Amor League Aseoslatirr Lf Meier

Polo Semi finals Set On Thursday In San Antonio

Semi finals of the six goal polo tournament are set for Thursday at two fields. On Hatchard field the San Antonio Yokers meet the Field Artillery, while at Drackenridge Park field San Antonio Buss face the Second Division. Finals planned for Sunday. Tuesday’s semifinal paces saw the Yellows defeat the Twelfth Field Artillery 14-4 led by Terence Preece with six goals, plusJohnson, Semp Fup, Lee Downs, and Monti Barrett.

Aljtraosa Hatchard San Antonin Yokers Ite Tatath Field Artillery Drackenridae Park San Antonio Buss San Antonio Thrrence Preece Twelfth Field Artillery Stuart Johnson Semp Fup Lee Downs Monti Barrett Artillery Artllery Lisuienanis Tepe Longisy Daniel Kim Freepoot Am Field Artillery An Austin Town Austin Witlifitna Dan Grossinger

Gar Wood Plans to Boost Speed on Record Run

Detroit sportsman Gar Wood, famed motorboat driver and builder, revealed plans to pursue the Harmsworth Trophy and set new records. He discussed the America 2, the 124.86 mph target, and a winter Florida assault, plus ongoing testing costs and preparations.

Gar Wood Detroit Gar Woot Detroit Sportsman

McEwan Released as Dodger Coach

Captain J. McEwan was released by the Brooklyn Dodgers of the National Football League to become coach of the team. The move ends his playing season, with $12.00 earned this year and plans to guide 1934 stars, including members from Pittsburgh.

McEwan Dodger New York J. McEwan Brookisc Icky Sarova Eulalending Ant Tey Pittsburgh

Detroit Captain Joins East Stars All-Star Squad

Detroit University backfield leader Captain Wick Hantey joins East Stars for a Western Lean in trip and the December 18 gathering in New York. Titan main playmaker Nott, famed for the Titan backfield, captained the team to a strong season.

Detroit Evanstor Agugles Nott Detroit University Relneck Nott Sonsae Titan Backfeld

International Commercial Leader Triumphs in Undisputed Showdown

The International club quintet remains undefeated after a 35-29 win over Kaufman’s. Pred Flores led with 14 points, sharing top honors with teammates Mendez Mendoza and J. Rodriguez. Kaufman’s Teague squad edged Texas Chito Hawks earlier. Kerrville hosts Schreiner Institute Mountaineers Wednesday in a Texas Junior College matchup.

M. O. A. Triangles Brackunridge High School Kaufman’s Texas Chito Hawks Flores Chief Mendez Bart Selas Werendoza Gali Cholly Plinn Damaso Vernandez Charley Eyfiolds Notory Texas Obiro Teague Kerrville Wadnessay Schreiner Institute Mountaineers Texas Junior College Te Alamo Jewelers Mountaineers Intit

Group Attends Officials Meeting in Dallas and Andrews

San Antonio representatives attended the meeting of the Texas Board of Approved Basketball Officials in Dallas. Attendees include Marvillé Gil, Lentron Broggess, Mixe Williamson, Gwynne Jones, George O'Brien and Claud Kellam. The contact and planned Southwest conference beaches and officials meeting followed.

San Antonio Wa Nave Texas Board of Approved Dallas Andrews Marvillé Gil Lentron Busty Broggess Mixe Williamson Gwynne Jones George O'Brien Claud Kellam Southwest Canferante

Saint Eds Rally Edges Bobcats 24 21 In San Marcos

St Edward's cagers came from behind in the final seconds to defeat the Southweest Texas Teachers Bobcats 24 to 21 in San Marcos on Tuesday night. Bresnalian scored 41 for the Saints, while Sneed led the Bobcats with Mitte.

St. Edward’s Pats Bobcats San Marcos Edward Texas Teachers Bobcats Bresnalian Saints Sneed Mitte

Penick to quit as prexy of conference

Austin Dec 12. Dr B D A Penick president of the Southwest conference will resign at the Dallas meeting amid protests over subsidizing athletes. Penick a UT languages professor and tennis coach helped develop players at UT and Berkeley Bell. Also reported UT president Dr D A Paine may resign at the Dallas gathering after 12 years as conference head.

Penick Austin Nec INSI Dallas BD. A. Penick Schoals Ponick University of Texas Berkeley Bell Bruce Barnes Wilmer Allison Mo Gay D. A. Paine University of Texas Today Mae Penickaid Jimmile Lawteam Texas Jim T[nbert Lawrence Southern Methodist, University Pennick

Motorcycle official visits Columbus for motorcycle meeting

S. Lu, secretary-treasurer of the American Motorcycle Association, addresses motorcyclists in Columbus. The San Antonio visitor appears at a meeting arranged by local cycle clubs at the Cuckoo Club on Mission Road at 8 p.m. Wednesday. National data on motorcycling races will be shown on motion pictures.

McCulloh Heads Cornish Confab At Te​xas Meet

E G McCulloh first vice commissioner will lead the San Antonio amateur test r ball commission meeting at 1 Peleck Felday night. McCulloh will act in the absence of Commissioner Maryilte GU who attends the Texas officials board meeting in Dallas.

McCulloh E.G San Antonio Maryilte GU Texas Officials Board Mopling de Dallas

Whitney Colors Dipped in Brookmeade on Turf

New York December 12 In a year of high stake racing Whitney colors led by Whitney blue and brown were top money winners in American turf history. Guided by trainer Roy Smith and owner families including Payne Whitney, their horses earned over 2310000 amid a season featuring Equipoise sidelined and rivals like Belmonte and Chance Sun claiming major Belmont prizes.

Orlo Robertson New York Jmne Waitney Eton Samuel Riddie E. B. McLean Cylors Dozebloane JE. Widener Chance ' Sun Ney Winney Charles I. Kish W. C. Whitney Harry I Payne Whitbey Harry F. Sinclair Hancodas Vv. Whitbey Renescas Zev Maverin Lon

Twain Page Boys Miss Playoff for First Time

Twain and Page junior high football teams fail to reach the Class A playoff after a decisive final-game loss. The matchup at Eaglefield Wednesday follows six years of Lowell and Pfeiffer coaching dominance. Oregon players touring for a Bayou weekend trip also feature in local sports chatter.

Twain Page Boys Halther Les Fieller Doc Sowett Twain Ye. Harris Eaglefield Lowell

Emerson B Takes Title In Class B Football

Johnny Walsh kicked a perfect field goal with 90 seconds left to give Emerson High a 3 0 victory over Twain in the Class B championship at Eagle Field Tuesday. Willsh stars as kicker. O Rourke and Acosta lead Emerson defense. Twain’s Hubert Adams shines. Duran powers the plunge. If Twain loses, they miss finals. Brady elects two captains for 1935 squad.

Johnny Walsh Eait Eagle Field Emerson High Twain Emerson Willsh Panama Simiar High School Rome Siy Mike Williameyn

Aggies Open Season With Victory Over Sam Houston Bearkats

College Station Texas December 12 The Aggies defeated Sam Houston Bearkats 30 to 10 in football terms and prepare to face the Texas College Scotties of Houston while tying up three games in six days as they start their postwar schedule with a strong lineup of returning lettermen led by Captain Griffin Ureazeale and Johnny Day.

College Station Texas Sam Houston Bearkats John Field Aggie Texaca Scotties Houston Stephen PL Austin Lumberjacks Scotties Aggies Beatties John Heid Griffin Ureazeale Crockett Max ‘Lohlins Fort Worth Johnny Day Anna Fillo Tommy Hutto Conhoma Fils Stanzel Geydan la Monte Carmichael Lamkin Joe Hiskey Taylor Wilkies Franklin

Agua Caliente to Open Meet Feb 24 in Mexico

Joseph M. Schock president of the Agua Caliente Mexico Jockey club announced plans to stage a daily racing meet beginning February 24. The meet runs for three days following the close of the Los Angeles winter meeting at Hollywood.

Agua Caliente Los Angeles Joseph M. Schock Mexico Jockey Club Furf

Finck Tussling St Marys For Top Position

Finck Cigars face St Marys Independents in a key showdown on Wednesday night at 8 o'clock in the Bratten Hdge High serial court East. Both teams are undefeated while Magnolia also remains perfect. The second game features Sacred Heart Aces versus the B and Sports. Morville Gill and Mike Whitlam have been named as officials.

Finck Cigars T. Mary's Independents Magnolia Sacred Heart Aces B.and & Sports Nestier Wit Morville Gil Mike Witlam

College Basketball Scores and Player Totals

In a college basketball update St Edwand's posted 24 while San Mares tallied 48. Lawrence led with 17 and Pringeton 27. Lafayette poured in 28 as Niagara scored 48 to Colgate 29. Drake 20 and Simpson 17. Towh Slate 40 and Gee 22. Benz? Thomas led with 2% field aim.

St. Edwand’s San Mares Tenchens Maratletty Lawrence Pringeton Lafayette Niagara Colgate Drake Simpson Towh Slate Gee Ptttoneiote Thomas ‘Sa ‘Ul

Wrestling results from Associated Press match notes

Fragmented OCR lists various wrestlers and outcomes from a meet. Names include Maurdie Chappel, George, Heaton, Bell, Lefebvre, Cavant, Coleman, Roush Howe Joe Coa Canton, Mulcantes, Fraley, Washburn, Gwuson and others with references to falls and decisions. No clear single event, location, or date stands out.

Biddeford Leo Lefebvre Canady Cavant Lynn Mags Minneapolis Abe Coleman New York Roush Howe Joe Coa Canton Ohio San Francico Tae Mulcantes Ten Pat Fraley Houton Tac Washburn Boston Sat Gwuson San Brindigen

Ice Hockey League Results and Schedule: Fragmentary Card

Associated Press report lists National League scores Torgate 8 New York Rengere 4 Montreal Canadiens 4 Montreal 2 Loxton 4 New York Americany 3 Palearo 4 Detroit International leagues Buffalo 2 Cleveland 1 Canadian-American Providence 1 Quebec 0. Tonight's schedule shows Seracuse al Welichsor Canadian-American benenett New Haven af Philadelyhia.

Associated Press Laatmont Torgate New York Rengere Montreal Canadiens Montreal Loxton Americany Palearo Detroit Buffalo Cleveland Providence Quebec Seracuse al Welichsor Benenett New Haven Philadelyhia

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Long Clance Nellan Andy Andrews Sen Ples i Ynan Southeestern Racing Wangutter International Commercial Leader Whitney Brookmeade Payne Waitney Bradley Mus Jimbrightlasheen Jame Wigeon University of Oregon Rhe Twain Am Lanier Agai Page Brady John McLean Civile Hay! Jr Bradyigh Finck ST. Mary's ICE Hockey League Mark Twain Gould
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