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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1933

Page

4

Coaches Pay Tribute After Battle With Greenville Lions

Brackenridge high school footballers, battered yet resolute, honored by coaches Kellam and Puckett after a 6-2 loss to Greenville. Captain Moore and several teammates suffered injuries, with Carl Behrards injuring a leg and another player spraining an ankle. The Eagles bow out for the season. Brackenridge may add a captain next week as players vow to endure strict training. Officials cited a controversial call on a Moore reception as the turning point.

BrackermTugr High School Greenville Greenvile Fiinsy Salvedas Marnins Claud Kellam Manor Puckett Eagles Oniipe Carl Eabbards Sterdy Bob Martin Tookers Angie Inala Puckett Brackenridge Ubel Raeder Wes Carl Bekhard Martin Puckett Moore Brackenridge Beck Eddie Dyer Maxey Hart Einesman Hori Hajler Krick Schols Lions Rom Williams Hough Hogris

Texas U Warned to Go Slow on Coach Choice

Board of Regents at the University of Texas heard cautions about rushing a new football coach hiring. Deliberations focused on avoiding hasty decisions, weighing candidates, and ensuring prudent steps before finalizing a lengthy selection, amid pressure from various committees and the university community.

Texas U

Lions Win But Nervous After Close Greenville Victory

Greenville's Lions edged Brackenridge of San Antonio 1 0 in a tense Texas high school football playoff clash. Greenville's defense and trick plays kept the Eagles at bay as the crowd surged to 7000, with standout saves and a late 66 yard interception return highlighting the decisive drive.

Greenville Greanville Greenville Lions Roach Hetty Frake Port Arthur Corpus Brackenridge High School Fagles San Antonio Brackenridge Greenwile Willams John Eagins Williams Kim Rogers Scott Eagles Repers Hneidelinn Sore Martial Aix Jarac

Semi finals In State Next Week

Arrangements will be made on Port Arthur Saturday night for the state semi final game next week between Greenville and the winner of the Cofpay Christi and Port AMAUt con test. The Dallas Terre game with Hichland Tark of Gallas Sat briky asicensnn will furnish the fdeam band meets the win nee of the winlest beltor Pamm and San Aisle at Lubbork Saturbey afternoon.

Port Arthur Greenville Cofpay Christi Port Amaut Crowmere Fane Port Arlhne Dullas Terri Hichland Tark Gallas Satbriky Fdeam Lubbork Saturbey

Weslaco High Region Champ Clinches 8 3 Victory over Floresville

Weslaco High Panthers claim the Region III Inter scholastic League Class B football title with an 8-3 win at Floresville. A second half surge turned the game after Floresville led 3-0 at halftime on Masters field goal. Nobles connected with Jackson on a 12 yard TD pass, Nobles extra point made it 7 3, a 77 yard Jackson kickoff return kept the Panthers in scoring range, and a late safety plus a blocked punt by Masters helped Weslaco seal the win.

Greenville Marshall Brackepri Gee Eseles Hemsetl Brackenrides Green Ville Eagles Brackenriege Class Slater Iast Brackenridge Moore Slater Baker Pirskin Bromnty Maries Erhols Brack Brackinnidee Slater Unt Touris Dasa Steve Aiphirs Linsie Ann Mrtenall Minora Tor Brackenrider Hack Inek Kirk Fat Barket Bill Agai Wieweb Les Wrobel Glaas Leon Monte Robstown Texas Weblaco Panthers Floresville Quarterdark Masters Nobles Jackson Panthers Poin Iapuns

Cohan of Galveston Falls to Berlier in Slugfest

In Galveston last night Bobby Cohan was beaten by Berlier of New Orleans by technical knockout in the second round after a savage display of slugging. Both men weighed 134 1 2 pounds. the referee and fighters bled in the opening round as Cohan was floored three times in the second and unable to defend himself after a late sequence.

Cohan Galveston Berlier Bein Berlier New Orleans Grer Bobby Cohan

Junior College Falls to Maalor Transport 43 37

Friday night action saw the Junior College five lose 43 to 37 to Maalor Transport. M. Avgourr, Pegram, and Mayann starred with 16, 16, and 10 points respectively for their teams, highlighting a tight contest.

Maalor Transport M. C. Avgourr Pegram Mayann

Eagles Reach Remarkable Grid Season Milestone

The Eagles advance through a season marked by strong team effort and standout players. Brackenridge's influence, veteran leadership, and a resilient climb to the finals defined a breakthrough campaign. A 6-2 loss to Greenville punctuated their quest, but the squad's depth and smart play earned praise and a place in local football lore.

St Gerard’s Girls Edge LWC Cagers in Tight Battle

St Gerard’s girls defeated LWC in a hard fought game led by forwards Belthang and Teorker. Anne Mills of St Gerard’s stood out on defense while Franny Miornoon and Maroney contributed key plays.

St. Gerard's L.W.C Belthang Teorker Wilson Goeazi Tanmania Franny Miornoon Maroney Ed Wil Die Anne Mills al Gerard's

Marshall and Amarillo Reach College Finals in Texas League

Marshall Junior College defeated Texarkana and Amarillo College edged unnamed rival to reach the Texas junior college final. The tournament week featured tense games as teams chased the championship.

Marshall Amarillo Aexaa Texarkinh Ibn Eallene Lamor Junior College Marshall Junior College Antarsllo Ainlor Pine Texas Diiron Erliege Féobbatl Marshall Heat Tex Verkanin Wb Maran Amimilio Crane Barane Thrauimant

Coltrin Leads At Long Beach In California Championship

Ben Coltrin of San Francisco paces the field at Long Beach in the California Amateur Golf Championship after a second round that kept him in front by one stroke over Leo Dingel of Philadelphia and Olin Daly of Santa Monica. Carded 256 for 18 holes, Coltrin posted a 70 in round two as the event progressed.

Long Beach Calif San Francisco Ben Coltrin Lough Lakewood Country Club California JU Wenkole Coltrin AH Telle Mader Bease Ted Bip Tenve Thay LO Leo Dingel Philadelphia Olin Dalya Banta Montes P. c. A. Cawmplin

Insurance Taken on Cochrane in Detroit

In Detroit the life of baseball manager Mickey Cochrane is the focus as $100,000 insurance is listed against his life. Reports note the American League figure and the ongoing trade rumors, with other league details sprinkled in a hurried account from the weeks.

Cochrane Detroit Rew Mickey Cochrane Goghrane Philacelpala Ayrnagh Lotrait

Artillery Men Ride to Win Over Austin Team

In a final tournament game on Harbord field, the Light troops faced Austin four and secured a win despite a handicap. Hardie AU and Litul, RF, led the four, delivering a hard riding effort that would have beaten Austin without the reigned- in goal by hand cap.

Halstead Dorey Hardie Hill Field Artillery Brigade Geet] Sith Austin Riders Geels Second Austin Harbord Field Hardie AU Litul RF. A Wilker de Arcilery

Lanier to Host Twin Bill After Friday Win

Lanier aims for a Monday doubleheader after a 32-23 victory Friday on the La mini court. Captain Joe Rodrigues led the team with 13 points as John Kramer, formerly of Jefferson, added 11. Coach Nemo Hetrera’s Lanier squad showcased a smooth passing attack and solid inside work, with Randolph and Pub-Ve Service squads also mentioned.

Lanier Bauadroh Randolph Picid Lamini Nemo Hetrera Aidney Lanier Voks Meek Arce Tels Lamer Court Joe Rodrigues Rodrigues Tanter Scorins John Kramer Jefferson Randolph Goalers

Butler Leaves Missouri Valley Conference

Butler University at Indianapolis announced it will withdraw from the Missouri Valley Conference at the end of the current school year. Officials said Butler was far removed from other members, with football finances and level of play unable to cope with stronger Valley teams.

Butler Tnotanapolis Ind Butler University

Sunrise Breakfast for Edison Teams Event at Bearken Tilgr Park

Edison high school teams and the pep squad attended a sunrise breakfast at Bearken tilgr park Saturday morning. Seventy five people joined the event as the Edison Hes vanity team and the Class A eleven map out upcoming plans.

Edison Edison High School Edison Girls Bearkentilgr Park Eids Ehlérlainmedh Hes

Carnera Title Bout Planned At Madison Square Garden

In New York a proposed world heavyweight title match between Max Schmeling and Primo Carnera was announced for February in Miami with the Garden Bowl in Miami cited and Carnera’s tentative acceptance pending approval of Louis Gorey. Kilpatrick projected $30,000 remodeling for the venue, while Gate officials and Duffy supported the bout and Carnera arrived aboard the Conte di Savola after a brief stop in New York.

New York Dec Max Scumelng Tommy Lougtien Marison Square Garden Miami Pla Gal John Heed Kilpatriex Presi Deéné Prime Osmera Garden Bowl Miarci Kilpatrick Eehodwied Matel Ebaged Florida

Glendon Death Probe Stopped by State Officials

State officials conclude the investigation into the fatal shooting of Columbia University crew coach Richard J Glendon known as Young Dick. District Attorney Francis F Smith states death was not clearly homicidal and whether it was self inflicted or accidental remains officially unsettled.

Glendon Chatham Mass CSI Aller Jota Richard J Young Dick) Glendon Columbia University Ashstonk Francis F. Smith Toruth Minnell Hia

Marshall Fights Them All in Wild Mat Scene

In Philadelphia a heavyweight bout between Averett, Londos, and Marshall erupted into chaos. Marshall pummeled officials and spectators, was disqualified for rough tactics, and his purse suspended by the state athletic commission. In Kansas City Nanjoo Singh was fined for disturbing the peace after a wrestling match.

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