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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1932

Page

9

French Tennis Cup Conduct Defended by Gillou

New York report defends the Davis Cup conduct between France and the United States. Pierre Gillou, president of the French Tennis Committee, says criticism of match handling was generally unjustified, notes umpiring was no worse than elsewhere, and rejects neutral officials. He cites damp courts on the final day as excessive but not objected to by players. Gillou asserts officials will continue to name umpires while not excluding neutrals, and mentions limited engraving space on the trophy.

New York Prouch France United States Pierra Gillou Sap Thie Glilou Nace Jean Borotra Wilmer Allison Borotra Wead Gillou Dwight J. Buvis

Babe Didrikson Seeks Amateur Status Still in Question

News reports from New York New Orleans and elsewhere recount Babe Didrikson’s stand on professional status after she announced plans to turn professional. The Amateur Athletic Union declared the declaration of intent rule governs her eligibility and noted her name and image may have been used in advertising without permission. The case hinges on whether she remains an amateur or resigns to professional competition as she travels to the West.

BT. Louis Dex Mikked Bobo Diirikson Young Women Habe Didrikson International News Service Weet Southern A. A. C Union Station Miss Didtikson Southern A. A. Veints New York Dre Amateur Athletic Union Mildred Babe Didrikson Guen Miss Didrikson Southern A. A. U Texas Tle Didrikson New Orleans Mildred Bobs Diddleson Lawrence DI Benedetto Miae Direlkson Mita Didrikson Chinaga Esther Elam Hncally Ptpores Han Eel Numero Sporta Prenorda Alavinthe Olympica Uit MANAG LTR Trepore

No Playoff If High Final Ends in Tie

Corsicana and Masonicome of Fort Worth would meet next Monday afternoon in the state high school championship football game with no playoff. Coach Tetany Merce of Corsicans explains that the champion would be decided by tiebreakers: first, the opponent's 29 yard line penalties, then first downs, then yardage gained.

Corsicana Masonicome Fort Worth Tétany Merce

New Athletic Group Formed In Eastern Colleges

A new college athletic conference for education purposes will be formed by Swarthmore Johns Hopkins Haverford Delaware Hampden Sydney Randolph Macon Lynchburg St Johns Bridge Water and American University. Leaders say no athlete recruiting will occur and primary interest is education not gate receipts.

Washington, D. C Swarthmore Johns Hopkins Haverford Delaware Hampden-Sydney Randolph-Macon Lynchburg St. John's Bridge Waler Americat University Walter H. Young Athisticd American University Sonterszica Young Tyrol “Noord and Room

Americans to Play in Stockdale Sunday

Stockdale Texas December 23 Stockdale will host a big time football game as the San Antonio Americans meet the Rambirré in a Southwest Texas Independent football tournament postponement. Ramblers prep hard for the Sunday clash and aim to be in top form with Andy Andrews of Southwestern refereeing the 3 oclock contest. The San Antonio team will depart the Travelers hotel cigar stand at 2 oclock led by Perry Winkle in the parade.

Stockdale Stockdaly Texas Christines San Antonio Americans Ramblers Alamo City Eleven Andy Andrews Southwestern San Antonio Travelers’ Hotel Perry Winkle

Masonic Home Nurses Hope of Victory In Fort Worth Final

The Fort Worth Masonic Home team seeks the 1932 Texas interscholastic state football title, facing Corsicana Tigers who boast 33 wins, two losses and two ties in 37 games. Corsicana scored 1172 points to opponents 187. Masons aim to halt this scoring machine led by Scott McCall. Monday’s final showdown promises a strong, balanced contest between seasoned attackers and staunch defense. Captain selections at San Marcos set for the Rattlers post-season chapter.

Bill Parker Fort Worth Corsinana Masone Star of Scott McCall Corsicana Waxsacke Bays Grin Hoth Hillsboro Masons Saacon Johnny Pierce Carsicana Matons Uhure Cotvlvana Bunday

Temple Wildcats Claim City Grid Crown in Season Finale

Temple fans proclaim the Wildcats state champions after a Thanksgiving 14 to 6 win over Corsicana Tigers. Corsicana led 12 to 10 late, with Temple driving for a potential touchdown that was ruled out of bounds amid disputed calls. Temple's Cotton Harrison rushed for 144 yards, and Corsicana's Bowlin totaled 152 yards. the game defined by injuries, refereeing controversy, and strong Temple defense.

Bill Aleana Temple Wildcats Aigtrict Alnge Waen Tigers Thancea Tample Atara Goenteana Teampla Qoralenna Nvesyardine Ie Smee Wees Cormicana Parker Sparta Welier Corsicana Bowln Tigers Cotton Harrison Wilkrts Cors‘capa'a McFarland Forrest Heart Warim Porvest Covalcanis Forrest Alop Carstoana Coriicana Rome Port Worth

Army to Play Hard Schedule This Season

West Point announces a 10 game slate facing major opponents including Yale Harvard Navy and Notre Dame Ten road games split with five at home opponents span Mercer Virginia Military Institute Delaware Illinois Yale Harvard Navy Notre Dame and Navy site to be determined Key dates list September 30 through December 2 with venues in New York New Haven Cambridge Cleveland and New York City slated for major clashes

West Point Georgia Virginia Delaware Illnois Connecticut Iowa Biassachusetts Pennsylvania Maryland Indiana Army Maj P. B. Fleming Yale Harvard Navy Notre- Dame West Point End Illinois Ranatelpal Cleveland Vale New Haven Cambridge Notre Dame New York Mercer Virginia Military Inst Tate Ilinoisne Coe of Town Pennsylvania Military College Notre Dine

Handball Quarter Finals in M C A Tournament

Quarter final round in the M C A handball tournament directed by Ed Jones proceeds with matches. Absent E McCallon due to illness, results include Glass defeating McCoy 21 10 7 for QT, Goin defeating Gerke 21 19 3 1, Richard Dine beating Vic Greighton 21 11, Lexie Mathie beating Dave Johnson 21 0 38, Mangon and Parker yet to win their matches.

Trakert Ed Jones McCallon Glass MrCoy Brat Ganbuts Goin We E Gerke Richard Dine Vic Greighton Uni Lexie Mathie Dave Johnson Ay Mangon Jock Parker H. Tool Beng Cone Hoy W. Trhy

TCU Gridsters to Run Star Team Here

The versatile TCU gridsters who powered a Southwest Conference title will headline a College All-Stars game against former West Point greats at Feat Field on Christmas Day. Star players including Spearman Evans Vaught Caspar and others arrive to form a strong lineup expected to challenge Army legends and proffer a top tier spectacle.

Blanard Spearman Lon Evans T. C.D San Antonio Army Tech Field Altiak Texas Christian University West Point Pigskin Feat Field Clanard Speereman Dynamo Frog Beckfield Aignals Horned Toads T. C. U. Gridiron Mighties, Including Johnne Vaught Lon E Evans Charlie Caspar Spearman Evans West Point Vaught Victoria Johnnie Murrell Red Cagle Rey Stecker

Races Open Sunday at Agua Caliente

On the smooth Agua Caliente track, many top horses prepared for the Bi-day Winter season opening Sunday. As 992 horses are in nearby stables, turf followers note the event's growth due to Josaph M. Schenck leading the Jockey Club as president.

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College Basketball Scores and Player Totals

College basketball results show players from multiple universities adding points and assists. Notable scorers include Nebraska, Oklahoma and BYU with varied team totals and individual tallies. lineups and opponents are partially legible with several university abbreviations and mismatched names.

Shrine Stars Reach Frisco for East-West game squad arrivals

Football stars arrive for the eighth annual East West Shriners contest to be played January 2 at Kezar Stadium San Francisco. Coaches Andy Kerr and Dick Hanley lead 21 Western players including Notre Dame all American Joe Furth and Michigan quarterback Barry Newman. Nebraska coach Dana X. Bible helps prepare the Westerners as Oklahoma and Kansas figures also join the sled.

Gan Francisco Andy Kerr Golgate Dick Hanley Northwestern Stanford Wniversity Kezar Kerr Hanley Joe Furth Notre Dame California Los Angeles Barry Newman Michigan Rachel Stith Colgate Paul Moss Purdue Ray Horstman Dana X. Blbte Nebraska Oagh Orin Holllingberg Washington State Krute Kay Harrison Statford Texas University Rank Christensen Fullbock Jack Johneck Leckle Uhah University Steve Hokuf Lawrence Gly University of Nebraska George Atkeson University of

Joe Judge to Join Dodgers This Week

Brooklyn Dodgers plan to sign veteran first baseman Joe Judge from Weslington Senators. The move aims to pair Judge with Del Riesotte at first base as the club abandons escalating the National League position. Exhibition schedule covers 23 games with Miami training and a March 11 start, ending in early April against the Yankees and other league teams.

Renn Vee Uves Joe Judge Weslington Senators Brooklyn Badgers West Judge Dodgers del Riesotte New York Insi Brooklyn Dodgers Miami Cincinnati Reds Phile Delphia Athletics Eubota Field Yankees Cardinals Browns Senators Braves Sufigio Baltimore AL Miami

Tilden and Barnes Back From Europe

New York December 23 report that William T. Tilden, a professional tennis champion, has returned from Europe where he and troupe members played in 14 countries. He was joined by Bruce Barnes of Texas and Hos Nilssiech, the German champion.

New York Des William T. Tilden Europe Bruce Barnes Texas Hos Nilssiech

Connie Mack Names Ty Cobb As Greatest Ever

Connie Mack, 20 years old today, reflects on Ty Cobb as the greatest player in baseball history. He ranks Cobb above rivals in batting, fielding, and baserunning, recalling Cobb’s dominance across eras and the sport’s evolution up to 1914.

Philadelphia Connin Mark Agia Te Abllatica Enthy Morlden Conn Hig Dolag Sarin Gronga Ty Cobb Ty Cobb, Greoatest Pitcher — Christy Mate Hed Hanon

Phelan Leaves Seattle Without Signing UW Contract

Coach Jimmy Phelan departed for the Tash after talks with University of Washington officials, remaining unsigned on a three year return to direct the Huskies. Bar Campbell said progress was made on issues, but Phelan would not sign until the school could meet its contract obligations.

Phelan Seattle Jimmy Phelan Tash University of Washington Bar! Campbell Solus U. W ASU. W Tihop Allside

Lamar Beats Decatur In Junior College Football

Beaumont Dec 29 Lamar College junior college defeated Decatur Baptist football team in an afternoon game with strong offense and solid defense. The win adds momentum for Lamar facing upcoming rivals as local fans cheer the young squad.

LAMAR Decatur Beaumont Lamar College Decatur Baptist

College basketball clash thrills with Texas visit and local league games

The article details a packed basketball schedule featuring the University of Texas visiting for a key game, plus multiple local matchups. It highlights team rosters, lineups, and players, including names like Meynvile, Flying Horaemen, and Macon, with emphasis on anticipated performances and season context.

Bartlett to Miss All City Guard Game

Bartlett of Harlandale high school will miss the high school all star game at Eaglefield December 31 due to severe throat trouble. Injuries plague Lerner Gasper Wildman Loessberg Allsup. coaches Pickett and Manor reflect on squad health as families consider buying another car in classified ads.

Bartlett Shorty” Bartlet Harlandale Eaglefield Dallas Manor Pickett Jochl Nasq Loessberg Allsup Guerd

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