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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1932
Page
21
A holiday message urges giving beyond money, urging small acts of kindness for athletes and fans alike. The piece notes athletes losing jobs and fans unable to pay, while promoting breaks, help, and encouraging words as lasting gifts. It highlights Lieut Johnny Murrell and Army football leaders as examples of inspiration and leadership during tough times.
Marea Hecht of the University of Pennsylvania is No. 1 seed for the national Indoor tennis championship set to start next Tuesday at the Seventh Regiment Armory. The draw lists Richard K. Hebard Hill School as No. 2 and Giles Verstraten Kelvin School as No. 3 among 64 competitors from Penn Harvard St John’s North Carolina and others. The field includes entrants from Cornell Columbia Swarthmore Dartmouth Lehigh NYU and Michigan with strong representation from major universities.
Cleburne Times-Review reports the all-state football selections with players from Sweetwater, Masonic Home, Dallam Tech, and Amacillo among others. Names include Lind acy, Dodson, McBrayer, Quinah, Marlin, Cumrainga, Rheri dan, McCall, and Harrison in various backfield and line positions.
Riverside Golf Clubhouse completes at Riverside Park golf course as commissioners Jacc Rubbin and neoneth schedule a Christmas prevent. The facility opens Monday with a construction cost around 4043 dollars.
The Valentine event features football heroes appearing in person on February 24 at the Tech field greensward. The College All-Stars clash with West Point graduates with players like Johnny Murrell, Red Cagle, Dwinne Vaught, Lori Evans, and Blanerd Spearman among the lineup. Proceeds benefit ongoing readers and fans read on Page 2.
The Tuesday Night club basketeers face the Spanish American League All-Stars in the second game of a double header at Woodlawn Lake Gym Sunday afternoon. The Modern Maids and What Next Club girls teams open the day at 2 20 in the first game. District basketball championship events for February 24 and 25 loom, with San Antonio and Bexar county each sending a team, using the new San Marcos Teachers College gym for the district tournament.
In Tucson Pitt Panthers faced near freezing temperatures as they trained for the January 3 Rose Bowl clash with Southern California. Coach Jock Sutherland warned the team must heat up before New Year’s Day to reach peak conditioning.
NEW YORK, Dec. 24 Babe Ruth begins his annual winter task of fighting the fat at Joe Man Govern's gymnasium, weighing 228 pounds the lowest December figure in recent years. He will work out for two months before heading southward. Ruth outlines a home diet and training plan: nine hours sleep, ample water, exercise, and a home regimen to stay in shape for the season.
Rhinelander, center for Thomas Jefferson high school's football team, will graduate this year and plans to attend Texas A and M College. He shared all city honors as center with Stuart of Brackenridge and was noted as one of the city's standout linemen.
Durham impresario Doc Whitte of Nashville has purchased the Durham franchise in the Piedmont Baseball League. Whitten, a noted manufacturer, announced the move today, signaling his entry into the regional circuit with a new sporting venture.
New York reports Miss Babe Clarikson comes to the city next week to launch a professional run. The A A U controversy fades as she signs vaudeville and exhibition offers likely totaling about fifty thousand dollars, with potential magazine articles radio talks and a possible coast to coast auto run.
Lieut. Christopher Mathewson Jr. son of baseball’s famed pitcher and Margaret Phillips of Philadelphia wed on Shanghai’s Christmas Eve. Mathewson, based at Hangchow aviation school, and Ellis Shannon of Evergreen Alabama married at the same ceremony. Brides were given away by Col. J. H. Jouatt. Attendants included Mrs. Mathe son’s mother T. Tislor of Sideland and L. R. Holbrook Jr. of Brooklyn.
Central Catholic Buttons survive a sluggish game to defeat Heights Five Notable 33 15. Guards Obélolt and Mutzler score eight each, Keller adds seven. Teammates include Moore Obriotti Weltens and subs Peche Noon Binsplit Gatallat. Unclear names and stray phrases suggest a damaged OCR from a Friday night tilt.
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