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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1933

Page

4

Greenville Lions Upset Port Arthur in Semi Final Showdown

In Greenville Indiana finals thinly veiled by a standout offensive display, the Lions defeated the Port Arthur Yellowjackets 32 10 16 to reach the Texas inter scholastic league football championship game. Star back Bert Marshall scored twice aided by Luckett and Williams.

Bill Parker Avancated Pregs Shorty Greenville Port Arthur Greenville Lions Dallas San Angelo Dallas Tech Tech Poe Tom Dennis Arthur Dock Luckett Robert Williams Bert Marshall Marshall Luckett Bordonaro Pott Arthurs Owens Marshell Robert Scott Éomn Port Arthurs Marchall Lions Burnett Lickel Boal Neal Fort Arthur Blanchard Collida Luckets Bordunari Arnie Tourhdowns Mints Conde Pointh Mawr Meneheiwns Souerdowny Ele Meera

Yesterday's Explanations A Canine Mendicant

A cafe beggar dog earns coins from patrons by dropping or tossing them for a sausage or meat reward. The intelligent animal declines slugs used in coin machines and only accepts nickels, then carries the collection to the lunch counter for exchange. Contact Abr Ripley to discuss the cartoon.

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Voyles Seeks Texas U Job As Coach Candidate

UT continues search for a football coach to replace Clyde Linlefield. C M Voyles of Duke, former Oklahoma A and M standout, visits Austin as active applicant. Athletic council aims for a Southwest champion producer at about 5000 dollars salary. Regents indicate 5000 dollar limit and Southwest preference.

Austin Drc INS Universty of Texas Clyde Linlefield C. M Voyles Duke Voyles Durham, N. Y W. EB. Melzenthin Sthletic Council Okahoma A. & M Athletic Council Southwest

Agua Caliente Open Marks Fifth Annual Winter Meet

Agua Caliente in Mexico opens its fifth annual winter date meeting with a closing date set for March 12 featuring the $25,000 Agua Caliente handbag. Chattel races are planned before the main program, including the Inaygara Handicap a six furlong race for fillies and mares of all ages with an $800 purse.

Agua Caliente Mexico

Delayed Opening For Local Dog Track At The White Road

Dr Lloyd today announced postponement of Thetless dog racing track opening on Christmas Day delaying the planned launch. Logistics include obtaining two stringers 36 feet long and bringing materials from Louisiana as weather and fuel concerns affect the project.

Weid Lloyd Thetless Wiw White Road Lpast Louisiana

Sayhawkers to Meet Colorado in Football at Kayivas

University of Kayivas athletic department announces a September 29 football game against the University of Colorado in Lawrence. If Big Six Conference schedule permits, a 10 game slate is planned. Details appear in the Big Sunday Light want ads section with contact for the event.

Kansas Colorado Lawrence Kaw Dee University of Kayivas Sayhawkers University of Colorrady

Promoter Coffman Plans Weekly Show at Walkhon Arena

Barry Coffman announces next Wednesday night mat show at Walkhon arena Dorve Roche faces Joe Mullens in a two or three fall match with no time limit A one fall preliminary is set Al Sparks battles John Plummer a strong heavyweight clash Tickets go on sale Monday at 210 Esat Travis street and at nearby stands CAPTAINS GIRLS TRAM Pearsall Dec 23 Marzelle Fenrilly elected captain of Finis basketball team Olle Hawskins coach

Barry Coffman Walkathon Arena Dorve Roche Fom Twinois Coffman Joe Mullens al Sparks Utah State College Ackles Jwhn Plummer Wildcat Stephens Egat Travis Street Pearsall Marzelle Fenrilly Iss Finis Peatsall High School Olle Hawskins Ingiructer Tearm

Ice Hockey Schedule and Association Notes

Fragmentary OCR lists international and domestic hockey match schedules. Mentions Detroit at, New York Rangers, New Haven, and American Association groupings with unclear dates and results.

Beran Bullalg London Anonican Ankne Albu Tinhin City Lalaa Galil i Detroit Mironi Maroon Ekeun Mican Eagt American Association Rangers Ye New York Ghehee New Haven

Smith 2 Up at Pasadena Open Lead

McDonald Smith held a two stroke lead entering the Pasadena open championship second 18 holes after a par breaking 67 last Thursday. Contenders includes Fay Coleman Culver City Olin Dutra Chicago and Paul Runyan White Plains with many others close as finals approach for the $1000 first prize.

Pasadena McDonald Smith Comousile Sudman Abe Ble Fay Coleman Culver City Calif Wilhard Hutchinson Santa Barbara Paul Runyan Harry Cooper Chicago Olin Dutra Jimmy Thompson Long Beach Leo Diego Hartoo Smith Denny Shute Joheny Dawson Smith Bobby Cruickshank Wille, Hunter Ralph Guldahl

Immigration Laws Block Corsan Visit

Windsor Ontario report says Captain George Corsan husband of Ruth Towers noted swimmer was set to return home from Toronto to spend Christmas in Denver but migration officers refused entry to the United States without a visa. Corsan is Toronto born with U S parents. he married in Detroit in 1928 and lives in Denver.

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Hertenberger to Remain as Rice Assistant Coach

Rice Institute will retain Hertenberger as an assistant coach for 1994. He will mainly instruct the line men as athletic council reviews the removal of Jack Meagher and instatement of Jimmy Kitts. The fate of assistant John Pollsky was in doubt, with expectations that he would be released.

Houston Texas Lec. Zy CNE Lou Hertenberger Foothill Rice Institute Hertenberger Hnemen Rmoval Jack Meagher Jmmy Kitts Hértenberger Athletic Council John Pollsky

Schmeling Guests of Hitler at Tea in Berlin

Berlin dispatch reports Max Schmeling former heavyweight champ and his wife Anny Ons tra were guests of Chancellor Hitler at a Friday teatime. Hitler showed interest in Schmeling’s upcoming American bouts with New York dates noted as December 28 and May.

Schmeling Hitler Berlin Max Behmeling Anny Onstra Lim Milter Mayle May Janaling New York

Gotham ball clubs change but little

New York three major league teams hesitate in trades during an off season with Giants listing minor moves to bolster infield, Yankees and Dodgers facing rebuilding needs. Giants add George Grantham and Fresco Thompson while Yankees consider infield reshuffles and Dodgers hold on, awaiting offers as Brevard and Mungo lead pitching prospects in a stagnant market.

Herbert W. Barker New York Metropolitan Bill Terry New York Giants Washington Senators New York Yankees Brooklyn Dodgers Joe McCarthy Yankees Max Carey Dodgers Giants Glenn Spencer Cincinnati George Grantham Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Reds Grantham Pittsburgh Tine Gisots Fresco Thompson Hank Leiber McCarthy Ths Morse Joe Irony Newark International League Yankee Herb Pennock Joe Bevel Chicago Tal Lyn Lary Dee Farrell Lou" Gehrig Wille Don ‘Heffner Baltimore Tony Lazzeri Wither Frank Crasetti Bob Ralfe Newark Rolfe Bud van Mungo A Lo Pex Brooklyn Dodger Carey Lealie Munns St. Paul Mungo Ray Benge Elmer Beck Owen Carroll Munna Charley Perkins

Carera Arrives Home for Holidays in Genoa

Italy's boxing pride Primo Cerers arrived from New York to testify in a legal suit and went straight from Genoa to Sequals to spend Christmas with family. In Wichita, Cherrie Hostetler, a Tulsa league outfielder, married Opal Hupp, a blonde Wichita beauty, as romance blossomed during the Western league season.

Genoa Italy Primo Cerers New York Uhere Sequals Bostetler Wichita Cherrie Hostetler Tulsa Tenas Opal Hupp

Mack Looking Back Sees Cobb as Greatest Star

Connie Mack of the Athletics, aged 71, names Ty Cobb as the greatest player, Christy Mathewson the greatest pitcher, and Ned Hanlon and John McGraw as the greatest managers. He cites the Orioles, Cubs, and Athletics as the greatest teams, reflects on his 33 years with Philadelphia and five world championships, and says the future holds better days with young pitchers in 1940s era context.

Mack Cobb Philadelphia Connie Mack Athletics International News Connie Ty Cobb Christy Mathewson Ned Hanlon Baltimore Orioles Joan McGraw Giants Orioles Cubs Wic A's Matty McGraw The Jed Merrith Oye East Brookfield Mass Santa Claus Talle

Dixies Chase League Lead With Narrow Win Over Hawks

The Dixies club moved atop the City Major Basketball League by defeating the Texas Chiro Hawks 36 to 32 at Woodlawn Gym. Kret Ber led scoring for the winners with eight points in seven minutes. Stockwell starred for the Hawks, while refs warned players as tensions rose.

Weeb Pos Isle Club Chiropractic College Dixit Club Texas Chiro Hawks Woodlawn Gym Lanter Voks Eons of America Hawks Dixiemen Kret Ber Gally Stockwell McCarley Hillock Kardon Jesse Santos Bernal Sonny Boys E. Hernandez Rod~ Tiguer Sonnies Thi Econ Danter Eonioraannen Santos Campa Abcarienee Raenal D Hernandez Samuel Jok Alvarado Lanter—Gonzalty Encina Benavides Ements Dinky Chabcoree Burkhardt Sickel Hillock Wilcoy Kardow McCarley Oy Hartman Powers Laymy Curry Werks — Norton Ravtieddohnron Dixie—Livingston Cole

Bailey Wins His Battle With Death

Bailey, an injured Toronto hockey star, faces recovery after skull fracture from a game with the Boston Bruins. Two operations followed a knockout on the ice as doctors declare him out of danger after a prior relapse and temporary loss of consciousness.

Bailey Boston Der D&s Irvin Ace Toronto Thal Neets Boston Bruins Ronald Munro

Baer Hits High Spots and Walsh Warns Baer

By DAVIS NEW YORK. Dec. 23 INB After a long slump Baer is praised as a very good fighter for wrecking Schmeling but warns of his troubling lifestyle. Walsh criticizes Baer for Broadway nightlife and late-night clubs, saying Baer trains poorly and sleeps late. He notes Baer’s schedule disrupts focus ahead of a heavyweight title shot while Tunney regards him as unworthy of the crown.

DAVIS New York May Baer Baer Ainen Hovner J. Walsh Brer Mr. Tunney Haar

Velinder Named in U S Junior Tennis Rankings

The United States Lawn Tennis Association unveiled the national junior rankings for 1932, led by Donald Budge of Oakland as No 1 in junior singles and Robert Harmon also of Oakland topping the boys’ singles. Velinder of San Antonio, Tex, is listed among notable junior competitors.

Velinder San Antonio United States New York Ust Pacific Coast United States Lawn Tennis Association U. S Meen Pittsburgh Donald Budge Oakland Gakl Robert Harmon Honnie Muller Los Angeles Frances Herron Harmon Robert Riggs Gene Mako Benamin Dey J. Donald Budge Cal Gensataka Lon Angeles Jay Cah Ton Angeles Itamaay Pott Ifemoh Tonn George Halt Re Oes Roigh Sea Antonio Tex Aiur Jormehsen Cisent Elizabeth Kesling St Paul ‘Herron May Hope Monies Calif Dorothy Bundy Helen Tones Helen Grawn Helen Pederaen Stamford Coin Patty Orrows Minsen Kost Les Pedersen Ann Mariotte Grignonteer Tones Marles Fosier

Edison Bears Awarded For Football Season At School

Edison Bears and staff honored after football season. Principal and coach received awardsFriday afternoon at the school. Coach Ward handed 13 team members sweater letters while Captain Donald Sarran and the student body presented gifts. Several players were noted for revolving sweaters with stripes and names listed.

Edison Bears Christman Pathy Edison Golden Bears Achual Ward Donald Sarran A. W. McTver Rakesley Ong Tah Don Sarran Ken Watson Howard Marsh Clarence Toshee Ray Stelite Clit Bennett Dwayne Bowman Bill Michaels Gale Nelson Dave Hickey Bob Knight William York Leroy He Fimo Ein- Rue

Dempsey Awards Honors to Nichols in Wrestling Match

Wilmington Calif December 23 Jock Dempsey awarded the golden belt to Hugh Nichols of Dallas after disqualifying Lealie Grimes of Australia in a heavyweight wrestling title match. Nichols, touted as the world light heavyweight champion, already held the title in prior period.

Dempsey Nichols Wilmington Calif Jock Dempsey Lealie Grimes Australie Hugh Nichols Dallas Texan Nichole N. BA Deoren

Lions wearying of long trip to coast

Lions from New York to Pasadena for the Rose Bowl clash with Stanford endure a 3300 mile tour. Sleep deprivation and weight gain disrupts morale as coach Louis Little seeks rest and diet fixes. Stanford, preparing for Pasadena, fine tunes on field while Columbia alumni plan a rally in Griffith Park ahead of New Year’s Day game.

Lewis Hamton EL Paso Dér Fatl- Uere Columbus Lions New York Pasadena Stanford Lindbergh Tucson Aziz Louis Little Texas Panhandle Honor Raymond E Sherman Lous Lian Tamer Lay Little Doc Charley Barrett Tasuncheon Tony Matal Coach Little Paul Jakel Jog Richavich Matal Owen McDowell Mulal Eren Himlleton McDowell Stanford University Calif Lions Columbia University Footbell Cardinals Cub South Shepards Tiny Thornhill Hil Man Watelogh Dei Sena Bil Carbus Thornhi Lyle Smith Bakersfield al Notgard Los Angeles Griffith Park Y Cally City Park Commission Lodsy John Hoyee Smith Columbia San Francisco

Ponzi and Kelly Consolation Pair in World Pocket Billiards

Andrew Ponzi and George Kelly, two of Philadelphia’s top players, clash tonight for consolation honors and a 1100 second-place prize in the world pocket billiards tournament. Ponzi earlier beat Willie Mosconi 125 to 57 in 12 innings to reach the consolation final, while Kelly defeated James Caray of Wilmington 126 to 98 in 98 innings.

Ghicago Andrew Ponl George Kelly Ponzi Willie Mosconi Philadelphiafay Kelly James Caray Wilmington Del

Browns name Jim Weaver to Newark club deal

The Browns on Friday announced the signing of Jim Weaver a right handed pitcher who won 25 games last season and will join the Newark club of the International League as part of Rogar Hornaby's rebuilding plan.

Jim Weaver Brown Louis Det AAA Rogar Hornaby Lous Browns Fix-sooL-llk Newark

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