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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1932

Page

12

Bantam Stars Feature Monday Fight Card at International Club

Bantam stars headlining a Monday feature at the International Club arena on Cameron Street include Kid Barvilito and Kid Monclerey in a 10 round bout. Monterey’s Barrilito recently defeated Monctery, with Gomes versus Larido as a 20-pound pairing. A top undercard showcases Torres versus Hagan in a four rounder, with Alabama Shuffler Red Heelies slated for Tuesday at Beethoven Hall.

Kid Barvilito Monterey Robert Gomes Kid Larido Pancho Torres Semmie Hagan Beatmont Addie Lopes Cotton Brack Beethoven Hall Lopes Hughes Snal Ming Johnnie Ross Austin Ringalde

Carnera Bout in L A Off

Italian heavyweight Primo Carnera was slated to fight Jack Leary in an exhibition at Beethover Hall Thursday night but the match was cancelled. Promoter Dick Griffin said Carnera must depart for the Pacific coast Wednesday after appearing in Galveston.

Primo Carera Jack League Beethover Hall Dick Griffin Peel Worth Texas Garorra Pacific Coast Galveston

Filipino Solons Seek Veto Rights on Measures

In Manila, Manuel Quezon, president of the territorial senate, proposed that the Philippine legislature be granted the right to veto any Filipino independent measure or accept any provision with reservations. He spoke after a meeting with other legislators following the U S Senate passage of the Ames-Culling Independence bill.

Manila P. 1 Manuel Quezon Territorial Senate United States Senare

Child Killed by Exploding Stove in Texas Home

Palestine Texas report Dec 14 says a kerosene stove exploded burning 10 year old Blanche Williams at home. The child died in hospital. Parents Mr and Mrs N H Williams were reported in critical condition. investigators and attendants described injuries as serious.

Palestine Texas Italy Blanche Willams Brr N. H. Willams

Wounded Socialist Has Chance to Live

Powers Hapgood a 32 year old Indiana Socialist reader lies in a hospital room with an abdominal wound after a pistol carried by a friend discharged accidentally Saturday. Doctors give him a fighting chance to recover while he remains under treatment in Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Powers Hap. Good

Toternationals cleshast to seal 7 0 win in San Antonio

The Toternationals, classiest team, celebrated a 7-0 victory over the Nacionals at Van Deedes stadium. Nacionals, in second, disbanded after the defeat. Other results: Gonsales P H beat the Victoria sub 3-0, Monterey beat Ana pulles 4-1.

Toternationals Clessiast Total San Antonio Boottr Association Ceasning Nacionals Sb van Deedes Gonsales P‘h Peckham Heasford Hiewinkle Wond Sandoval Alvarado Orosco Rubin Imperial Hernandez A. Viesca J. Viesca Anahuacs Sandoval Ould Gonzales Gutierrez Clarra Villegas R. Flores Monterey Tony Beparna Herrera Martinez Uso Gonsales White Victoria

Army vs Ninth Ends In Near Win After Missed Extra Point

Frang kicked a potential game winner after a late Army drive, but Zeppone was fouled and a 15 yard replay attempt failed when the pass-back mishandled. Umberger and Umberger’s big plays sparked a late surge, yet Cocke’s extra point hit the crossbar and bounced out as the Ninth Infantry defense held.

Frang Zeppone Frag Foe Omberger Pases Alpe Cavanaugh Tacely Sipe Menefee Nord Umberger Weaver Antether Ilan Strawn Gottberger Timberger Cocke Abenwa

Junior High Boys Set for Lhst Game at Angle Fell

At noon Monday a championship Class football clash is scheduled between Nathaniel Hawthorne and Edgar Allan Poe for junior high Inurela waast at Angle fell. Coach Dink Bass says the game will be played unless severe weather appears. Thames Nelson Page and Ralph Waldo Taunrson are set to tunes for Class B on Tuesday afternoon at Tech fheld.

Nathaniel Hawthorne Edgar Allan Poe Inurela Waast Angle Fell Dink Bass Hawthorne Uume Thames Nelson Page Ralph Waldo Taunrson Tech

Veterans Postpone Border Polo Trip Due to Wet Weather

Wet conditions at Meldob Fort Clark forced the border polo match between San Antonio veterans and Fifth Cavalry veterans to be postponed indefinitely. The game, set for Saturday, will be rescheduled to a later nonin date. Also delayed were Playaround basketball games between Phatffer's Dairy and the Austin team, with no Friday results recorded.

Rattan Chosen as Mat Rival for Arthur

Silent Rattan, top junior middleweight contender, will clash with Ernie Arthur Canadian middleweight champion in a Friday night card at Brethoved Hall under promoter Charley Wright. The event funds the Newsboys Christmas dinner. Frank Wolff is set for the semi final, with Cyclone Fox and Silent Olsen Condell among possible Wolff opponents. Heavyweights from Catalina Boston to Travis Wichita and others are in consideration for potential bouts.

Silent” Rattan Weestler Cyclone” Fox Jim Dallas Fireman Olsen Condell Scotchman Jack League Wolff Tony Catalana Boston Bob Montgomery New Orleans Nate Jernstrom Seattle Jack Humberto Mexico Dick Raines Dallas Joe Travis Wichita Kaw

Committee Forms to Direct Christmas Relief

A central relief committee forms a Christmas clearing organization to prevent duplication of aid. Miss Norman Pennell chairs the committee which will coordinate agencies to avoid neglecting families. Contact with social agencies serves 250 needy families while Rosary aids 209 children. Fifty individuals requested the names of families to help at Christmas.

Central Relief Norman Pennell

Rolph Grants Pardons as Dry Law Ends in California

In Sacramento California Gov James Rolph announced pardons after California repealed its prohibition enforcement law for the first time since 1922. The repeal, backed by 1,459,895 votes in November, expunged the Wright net from statutes at midnight and Rolph said he would issue pardons freeing 122 men and eight women from jail or fines under the law.

Bagramento Calif Caliternis James Rolph Arted

Tom Mix Quits Films for Circus Return

Hollywood December report says Tom Mix, famed cowboy star, will retire from talking pictures on Christmas Day if he can arrange a comeback with a circus. He calls film work exhausting yet fascinating, while the sawdust beckons as a compromise with retirement.

Hollywood Calif Tom Mix Talking Screen Mix

Sino boycotts relax as trade with Japan rises in China

Hongkong dispatch reports a relaxation of anti Japanese boycotts in China as trade rebounds. November figures show imports from Japan up sharply by about 500,900 dollars from a year earlier, driven mainly by textiles and related goods, reflecting a 7 percent increase.

Hongkong China Touay Japan

Engineers Seek Department Shift

Washington December 19 The American Engineering Council urged removal of rivers and harbors work from the War Department and proposed creating a division of public works to reestablish the engineering profession.

Washington War Department Hoover American Engineering Canal Ite Public Works

Queenie the police dog dies protecting her master

In Chicago a police dog named Queenie leaped at two bandits who had pinned their master, Det. Schweik, in a doorway. Queenie was shot during the struggle and died from her wounds.

Chicago Queenie Immortala Onr Sehwilk

Pangborn Pilots First Air Express of New Services

Sir Clyde Pangborn the round the world flier flew the inaugural 1 hour coast to coast air express leaving Floyd Bennett. Pangborn and King B Dlane aboard a 625 horsepower Wasp engine planes carried 771 pounds of express mail. Westbound stops include Wichita Columbus St Louis Albuquerque Seligman and reach Burbank California with additional coast to coast legs.

New York Clyde Pangborn Floyd Bennet Airpork Columbus St. Louis Albuquerque Seligman

Thirrd Final Front comedy at St Marys University playhouse

The St Marys University Dramatic Club presents Thirrd Final Front a three act comedy directed by Miss duie Kirk at Ben Pedro play house on Tuesday December 20. The play follows Tobias Wilks and a colorful cast including Mrs Wilks Cora Sims Sims and Cella Langdon as a boarding house scene unfolds with humor and human relationships.

St. Mary's University Dramatic Club Duie Kirk Ben Pedro Playhouse Clayton B. ‘Thompson Tobias Wilks Mrs. Wilks Frances Schein George Gaughan Cora Gladys Lager Sims John Quinlan, Jr Blair Joan Kirk Cella Langdon Irene Walsh

Eighth Corps Area to Lose 482 Men

The Eighth Corps area will lose 482 cavalrymen when the First Cavalry transfers from Marta to Fort Knox Kentucky. The new cavalry recruiting allotment reduces the corps area temporary figure from 7865 to 2433 after January 1. The First Cavalry removal of 431 men and the Twelfth Cavalry at Fort Brown losing the remaining troops drive the change.

Eighth Corps First Cavalry Marta Fort, Knox Corps Twelfth Cavalry Fort Brown

Amy Johnson Sets New Record for English Air Jaunt

London December 18 Amy Johnson Mollison completed a record solo flight from Care Town to England landing at Croydon Airport after seven days seven hours five minutes in the air. She shaved nearly four days from the previous record. The accomplished aviator received cheers as she touched down.

London Auy Johnson Mojtlson Care Town England Orven Nyrg Croydon

Pension Fund Payment Voted

Money to pay beneficiaries of the fire and police pension fund, due July 1, was appropriated by the city commission Monday. An appropriation of $1800 was made, leaving the city still five months behind in payments. Only $508.94 was in the fund last week, but the regular 2 percent of firemen and police salaries yielded $767.06, and an additional $1000 came through a regular monthly bank fund. This leaves only a small balance.

Posthumous Baby Declared Normal in Chicago

In Chicago on December 19 a baby girl born eight weeks premature survived a censorian operation after her mother died in a physician's office. The infant, named Paul Ine, weighed six pounds at eight weeks and was declared a normal infant in the hospital. Her father, J. A. Fiteharts, received the baby in his arms.

Chicago Paul Ine J. A. Fiteharts

Shaw on Tour Attacks Pompeii Find as Fake

Shaw declares Pompeii find fake amid tour notes in Naples. He criticizes the discovery while in Italy, calling it a mislead and expressing disillusionment during a brief stop. The report connects his remarks to his broader travel crisis and public statements.

Shaw Pompeii Naples Athens George Bernard Shaw Making & Globeeleling Crilse

Beery Delivers Charcoal Charm in Flesh and Blood Screening

Wallace Beery stars in Flesh where his Polakal mentor role meets Berlin streets and a prison release. The cast includes Jean Hersholt Karen Morley Ricardo Cortez and Vince Barnett with a big match featuring Beery versus Zbysako. Also shows Screen Souvenirs news and subway launch notes along with Lloyd_Hemison in a comedy shoot and a newsreel bundle.

Bam Woolford Geod Walle Joy Wallace Beery Anyy Min Bill Beery Hollywood Jean Hersholt Karen Morley Ricardo Cortez Vince Barnett Polakal Keren Morley Berlin Cortez America Herr Polakal Berry Zbysako William Jennings Bryan New York Lillian Rath Charrie Chase

Police to Auction Unclaimed Goods

Police announce their annual Christmas sale of unclaimed property at detective headquarters at 1 pm on Tuesday. The event features togs bicycles bunjees and door knobs with bargains for second-hand autos at the auto pound on Ruiz street starting at 3 pm. Sergeant B R Holleron announced the auction details.

B. R. Hol Ieron

Man Hit by Car Under Treatment

Thomas Knowel, 38, was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital after being struck by a car on Sunday night near 818 South Flores Street. He arrived conscious but in serious condition, with initial reports noting injuries and ongoing care at the hospital.

Thomas Knowel South Flores Street Robert B. Green In- Jurion

Hollywood Plans Film of Chicago World Fair

Hollywood reports a plan to shoot a film on the Chicago World's Fair grounds with Phil Goldstone producing and a well known writer crafting the scenario. Carole Lombard or another top star is mentioned as a potential lead, with other Hollywood figures teased about roles and travel to Chicago for production and a look at the industry gossip and casting news.

Louella O Parsons Miulgorast Roger To Angeles Carl Imeminlo Dr Howard Phil Goldstone Chicago Mr. Goldstone Lg Just Jas Carole Tambard Hee Paramount Manthe Chevalier Norman Tayrog Charles Ruggles Edward Everett Horton Wille Bernstein Hollywood Arnold Pierce Allen McNeff Willie Universal O'Neil United Artists Douglas Fairbanks Mary Pickford Eketers

PLAN N.Y. SHAKE-UP AIMS AT OUSTER OF APPOINTEES

Local Democratic leaders planned a meeting under Tammany Hall chair John P. Curry to plot the removal of 300 to 400 appointees of former Mayor James J. Walker and their replacement by a reform slate as Mayor-elect John P. O Brien prepares to take office in two weeks.

Italy’s 1933 84 Deficit Set at 2.9 Billion Lire

Rome reports Italy’s budget deficit for the 1933 84 fiscal year will be about 2.9 billion lire roughly 150 million dollars. Estimated expenditures across ministries and departments are cut by 28 million dollars. The deficit for the present year stands at 145 million dollars.

Rome Italy

Manchukuo stamps spark confusion over U S mail

Washington reports that first class mail from Manchukuo bearing the Manchukuo government seal will not be treated as recognition by the United States. The state and post office departments state delivery limits apply to parcels and money orders, while gifts and letters may carry the postage tokens.

Washington, D. C Menempua United States Bami Henry Pu-Yi Hig Cackers Asiatic Republic Manchukuo

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