17 Dec 1933
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1933
Page
1
In a noisy field of fighters and managers, Dolan mocks the Sharkey title dispute while questioning a big purse and the sport’s politics. The piece reflects local chatter on Corners, promotions, and a shift of power amid press mockery and sport business talk.
The Ninth Infantry and the Twenty third Infantry meet Sunday afternoon for the Eighth Army Coms Area football title. Leaders report injuries from the Brooks game, with starting backfield in question while Ferrier may see action and Lieut Joe Golden may return to duty.
The region news reports Pampa upset in a high school playoff race with Dallas Tech set to face Port Arthur in the state semis. Port Arthur Yellowjackets defeated Corpus Christi Buccaneers 25 to 6, earning a semifinal spot against Greenville.
A telegram inquiry to Coach Little about Columbia College changing ownership to Paandena Call to play Stanford January 2 and coming to San Antonio for a $10 guarantee was denied. Major Hathaway and others doubted the report. the Army stood ready to oppose. The telegram's meaning remained unclear late Saturday night.
A garbled account mentions the Ninth trying to secure a win amid a noisy crowd of 3000 or more. Names such as Franz and Wetek surface in a chaotic report describing players and events surrounding the Sunday game and the team's strong hopes for success.
Fragmentary OCR text references a basketball league and teams with garbled names and dates. No clear event, participants, or outcomes are readable to form a precise summary.
Des. 11 New Glendon Hubert Glebe younger brother of the late Richard Glebe to helm Columbia rowing after his death Thursday. He succeeds Dick Glebe, who assisted the team for five years, guiding the blue and white shells in practice and competition.
Fayetteville Ark December reports say the Arkansas Porkers, coached by Fred Thorsen, begin a heavy training period December 24 ahead of a Dallas clash with Centenary. Five players did not report for yesterday’s session while others prepare for the upcoming drill slate.
MAllen December 16. Deputy Gare Warden Charlie Coy reports two eight pointers killed on a ranch near Edinburg with a single bullet. Coy described misdeed and stunning hits as the deer fell, note the unusual efficiency of the shot.
Local outboard enthusiasts heat up for the M Queeney regatta at Lake Abbott as top drivers from Texas and beyond sharpen their boats and motors. Carlen, Hamilton, and big names from San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Denton join entries from Chicago, New York, and California in the Southwestern circuit. The event plans two two thirds oval mile courses, with officials ensuring track accuracy and safety measures.
Jefferson high school Mustangs from Spit Antonio Texas defeated the American School of Mexico City 41 to 1 in a international high school football game. Glenn English scored four touchdowns as Texas led 20-1 at halftime and 21-0 in the second. Rivadeneyva of the American squad dazzled with a 78 yard run but Jefferson held firm.
In Texas College Station action the Aggies trailed by eight with five minutes left but rallied to keep the score close as the Texas 4 and 1 team battled Texas A&M. Davis led with 12 points as both squads struggled in a rough night of play.
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