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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1934

Page

2

Inter scholastic football title clashes draw Texas crowds

Houston and Amarillo host semifinals as Greenville and Corpus Christi vie for state honors. Crowds of about ten thousand and twelve thousand were anticipated at Rice Stadium and Butler Field as teams prepared after warmups and drills. Finalists Fort Worth Masonic Home and Amarillo Golden Sandies seek the state crown with probable lineups listed for key players.

Houston Amarillo Greenville Corpus Christi Amarilla Masonic Fort Worth Houston, Ree Greenville Ligue Corpus Christi Buccaneers Rice Texas Ss Ui Toad Cence T Mong Fan Boateng Ae Tee Pe Fereeee Rim AD Watthews Eve Fc Barlow

Bierman to Head Athletic School at State College

Bern ie Bierman plans a July athletic school at Mississippi State College to advise coaches. The program includes F C Hayes from Indiana University for track, Assistant Hand Crisp from Alabama for basketball, C R Noble from Mississippi State for baseball, and Russ Crane for boxing and wrestling. George McDonald, a famed boxing figure, is noted as a historic mentor in London.

State College Mis Bernie Bierman Minnesota Grestert Bierman Mississippi State ‘College Shd Foattalia Brilliant F. C. Hayes Inediana University Hand” Crisp University of Alabama C. R. Noble Russ Crane Mississippi State

Human Calendar Man Died In 1932 Named Gillespie Of Punxsutawney

In 1920 New York police seized three barrels of intoxicating liquor and related items, winning a Supreme Court ruling that the seizure was legal. The barrels were returned to private claimant W M Gillespie of Punxsutawney Pa. The piece also highlights Gillespie, blind since three weeks old, famed for extraordinary memory and legal knowledge, including precise calendar details.

New York Supreme Court of State of New York Puntsatawney Wan

Polo Stars Duel on Wet Field in Second Division Match

The report describes polo action featuring star players including George Miller and Gilmaye as the Austn club faces opponents Sudduth, Gordon, and Duke Samonee in a Saturday afternoon game at 2:30. Despite garbled text, the core notes a high level polo clash with notable players.

Scars Ina George Miler Saurdey Yiton Austin Am Oj & Gilmaye Esninst Sudduth Gordon Cu Duke Samonee Te. Fermet

Professional Sport Grows in 1934 amid Open Play Era

New York December 22 1934 a sweeping comeback in U S athletics boosts gate receipts and competition. Professional sports gain momentum especially football while college gridiron open play rises with lateral passes. Amateur stars move to pro ranks in tennis baseball remains vital. boxing declines. golf and horse racing gain attention.

Alan Gould New York Neery Cll Athletic Opeo Syle Immral Associated Press Boas Nationale Basta Tottbat Feruiavons Dleergers Southwest Harity

Mate Shipped to West Coast for Santa Anita Handicaps

Dr. Pal Bostick and campaign party ship Mate toward California for the $100,000 Santa Anita handicap on February 23. Mate, a British-bred entrant, carries 126 pounds with 10 pounds allotted from Equipoise. Rival contenders include Twenty Grand and other noted runners as preparations unfold at Santa Anita.

New York Pal Bostick Mate California Santa Anita Spaise Payne Grath

Horse Racing Ad Details and Stadium Expansion Plans

The article notes Moeue's win in a wet Florida Derby style race aided by Jeller, with a 149 track record for the mile and an eighth. It mentions the Pot Au Broom gelding and an Oakland Downs event, plus Houston Handicap details. It also describes plans for a new sunshine stadium at Hialeah with a near-ready open-air section, seating expansions, and a capacity boost to 1850, along with a start date for meetings and advertising.

Moeue Jeller Ot Tau Okifik Pot Ted Glare Oeyelagh Houston Sunshine Stadium Voeph Wicener Fower Hialeah’ Roeeting Danage J Maswle

Rassle Fans Okeh League Features Big Night

Jack League a former San Antonio iteman and heavyweight champion returns as a first class wrestler after a successful national tour. Fans approve his Walkathon show first appearance since return. Marvin Westenberg faces League next Wednesday in a double main with Rolland Kirkmeyer and Charlie Strack. Pat Reilly vs One Fool Leavy tops a crowded card promoted by Harry Colftmen.

Jack League San Antonio Prine Marvin Westenberg Rolland Kirkmeyer Charlie Strack Oklahoma Aggies Pat Reilly Harry Colftmen

New Job for CCC Take Deer Census in Allegheny Forest

Pennsylvania conservation officials announce a deer population census in Allegheny National Forest. Civilian Conservation Corps enlistees will count deer, walk the woods, and tally the herd as part of a forestry project. The effort aims to establish population baselines for one of the state's largest forestlands, with tight restrictions guiding the field work.

Kana Dee Allegheny National Forest Pennsylvania

Will Rogers Sr. Leads Claremont Polo Clash at Uplift Fields

Santa Monica December 22 Led by Will Rogers Sr Stanford University polo team faces Oklahoma Military Academy in a two game series at UpliftRrs club field Clare to re- tor the home town of Wall Rogers Sr the actor The senior Rogers sponsors a cup for the contest to be presented by Mrs Rogers The series games are scheduled for December 26 and December 30 with Bam Houston Til a grandson of the first president of the Texas republic coaching Oklahoma team.

Santa Monica Calitus Will Rogers Stanford University Klahoma Military Academy Clare- Tore Wall Rogers Sr Rogers Sponwaring Rogers Bam Houston Til Texas Republic Oklahoma Leta

Pasadena Open Leads As Young Golfers Dominate Early

Pasadena Calif Dec 23 Veteran pros fell back as eight youths surged to the top of the Pasadena $4000 open golf tournament moving into the second round. Emory Zimmerman Jake Revolta Ralph Gundahl and Dave Martin posted 69s while Victor Ghezzi Dick Metz Mangrum Harold McSpaden and others trailed by one. Rivals like Horton Smith Walter Hagen and Fred Morrison lingered with higher scores as 126 players narrowed to 1 for tomorrow’s 36 holes.

Pasadena Calif Fairway Fortune Hunters Wien Emory Zimmerman Portland Ore Jake Revolta Milwaukee Ralph Guldahl Los Angeles Hark Dave Martin Victor Ghezzi Deal Dick Metz Chicago Hay Mangrum Harold McSpadén Kansas City Frank Williams Brookslede Park al Breuger Beloit Wiss MacDonald Smith Jimmy Hines Long Island Revolta Martin Gundahl

College Cagers Battle In Turbulent Holiday Night

Abbreviated college hoops round up notes AVENTON and the Lexas Aggies fall 43 10 19 to the Oilers after a frantic finish. Symbions, sobhomore crew from Weatherford Oklahoma face tough loss as Yount Folks and teammates push lead into final stretch. East Central Oklahoma teachers conference shows a hard fought, high scoring clash with University of Arkansas. Multiple teams and players listed with scattered scores and names across the games.

Aventon Lexus Detenen Ant Omars Hunt Lexas Aggies Fred Thompkins Renny Thompkins Oilers Aggies Humble Oilers Abilene Trardin Symbions Sobhomore Gwig Jost Oklahoma Weatherford Okla Yount Jaen Was High Sunver Misurvivale Yount Rengon Enshing Gawlery

Brooks Field May Play Jan 1 Game

Brooks Field may host a January 1 football game between a selected team and Army personnel from Fort Sam Houston. Andy Stith remains in dispute with promoter Bal Unfay over slot arrangements as negotiations continue with the Austin contest.

Brooks Andy Stith Austin BaluNfay Wecoss Gray Gerse Army Trague Fort Sam Houston Imbh Tiean

Fuller’s Win Over Pacho in Boston Garden Upset

Bammy Puller, welterweight title contender, won a unanimous decision over Bobby Pacho in 40 bruising rounds at the Boston Garden. Max Baer and two former world champions officiated as Puller weighed 137 1/2 pounds and Pacho 164. Buddy Baer delivered a knockout, and receipts totaled 19,216 with part donated to a Christmas fund.

Boston Ber Bammy Puller Jack Sharkey Pullers Puller Pacho Max Beer al McCoy Bucky Tracey Jack Dempsey Werther Arjeri Harry Devine Waertester Maxey Troseniiinam Fitlist eBaily Tony Shucco Benjon Buddy” Baer Kids Brother Harry Surette Christe Mas

Texans on Scene for All-Star Fray

San Francisco December 22 Kay Fuqua and Clyde Garter SMU football stars were among West team members arriving for the annual charity game on New Year’s Day. Coaches Percy Koeay and Orin Haltgrzberry and Woody Uta joined others from the East squad including Charles Mucha and Fanl Snilkosky.

San Francisco Kay Fuqua Clyde Garter Southern Methodist Percy Koeay Orin Haltgrzberry Woody Uta Charles Mucha Fanl Snilkosky Tom University of Washington Leam

Fight results for Associated Fron Boston to New York boxing card

An OCR filled bout list shows fighters from Boston to New York with mixed notations and scores. Names include Tracey, Maxey, Bade, Wood, Rappaton, Greek, and Jimmy Smith among others with various numbers and locations noted, but the article text is garbled. The summary preserves the core event theme and the named participants visible despite errors.

Associated Fron Boston Sammy Waite al McCay Tracey Maxey ‘Hasenbloon New York Jarob Buddy Bade Denonsingtee Saramillo Toenver Kat Rappaton Verne Tyne Ea API

Spor t results from unclear source with many misread names

The item lists numerous garbled results and names such as Stan Sokol and Chin-Jack Reynolds with scores like 216 and 145. The text appears to be a damaged standings snippet from a track or boxing meet, mixing places, participant handles, and inconsistent numerals. It also includes errant phrases like Oklahoma and Tennessee and ends mid sentence with Likely a regional event recap.

S-Di Shikal Stan Sokol Panatelohia Tifia Ataale Mamtate Niaew Tate Shima Senithumb Chin Jack Reynolds Ininnatt Robby ‘Bowen Oklahoma

Sooners Row Over Coaches Tonight At Norman

University of Oklahoma athletic council to meet tonight to decide whether coach Lowie Hardage and assistant Ho Rowland should return next year. Football team vote 88 to 2 favored keeping Hardage. potential rivals AL Jones and Lynn Waldorf discussed, but Williams says Waldorf unavailable and board restricts salaries.

Norman Ofla Den Athletic Council University of Oklahoma Lowie Hardage Ho Rowkand Ava al” Jones Louisiana Lynn Walder Kansas State Hard Waldorf Eans Oklahoma Board of Repeats

Spurious Santa Abita Handicap Tickets Seized

Los Angeles investigators seized more than 100000 dollars worth of spurious tickets tied to the Santa Abita Handicap race to be run next February. Additional seizures are anticipated at several out of state points where the tickets were shipped.

Los Angeles Los Angeles County Seleul Santa Abita Tanketeers Galernia

Bama Gridders En Route To Pasadena Bowl Trip

Alabama’s Crimson Tide fans travel toward San Antonio then Pasadena to face Salford University in the Rose Bowl. Tulane’s band and students ride the train as both schools wish each other good luck before New Year’s Day bowl clashes.

New Orleans Der Alabama Crimson Tide San Antonio Paschenr Calif Salford University Frank Thomas Tulane University Palo Dee Stanford Pasadena Robert Bones Grayton

Squadrons Battle For League Lead In Tight Victory

An undated inter-squadron basketball clash ends 31-26 with Squadron claiming the first half and a late burst securing a 52-30 win over Squadron 6. The program features multiple league contenders. top scorers include Bus and Tibsey while officials and referees are listed alongside players from various squads.

Randatuh Squadro Kot Twallmuc Sauron Squadro O Algo Wefmayling Tamunpy 7. . Squadron 52 Eased In An 30-38 Winner Over Squadron 6 Teannee Pabellan Tibsey Seadauartars Squadron 62 Bugsy S Ome Faeir Nplern Arewer Bliss Telvreston Ta Lanalse Lamstex Weld Saund Tin J Jer Porter Blorr Histor Fl Jurnan Towell Western Aleximiley Kramer Carton Janich Wikinny A. Gillamiers Muldowney Tomvie Grady Kaspereck Olliciale Dinvarian

United States Golf Association celebrates fortieth birthday

New York December 2 Organized golf in the United States marks its 40th year today dating back to December 22, 1804 when five clubs in the East and Midwest formed the USGA. Early meetings led to a national body governing rules, handicapping, and championship play with founders including Havemeyer Reid Tallmadge and others shaping the sport.

New York Chile Eas Midwest United States Golf Citis Gotteys Miest Andrew Cni Yonkers Unter Mount Hope Newport Bee Lawrence B. Stoddard B. McDanid H. Ol Tall Haye Tom John Reid St. Andrew's L. Patrisn

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