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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1933

Page

8

Lions Prepare for Stanford Amid Travel Strain and Depth Concerns

Columbia university's football expeditionary forces, praised by Chief Lion Tamer Low Little, face travel, climate, and practice hurdles before the Rose Bowl. About 20 players may be unavailable. reserves and potential substitutes, led by Tomb and Brominski, practice to keep the team in shape for Pasadena.

Lewis Burton Tucson Ariz Dev Columbia University Vion Tamer Low Wright T Sanford Lion Tamer Tittle Ion Tamer Stanford Wari Lions Tam Tomb Cif Montgomery Montgomery Tomb al Barabie Newt Wilder Renter Ed Brominski Brominiski Joe Linehan Olle Schwartz Frank Chippendale Sam Maniaci al Ciamppa Phrhardt Chase Paleochar King Migliore Lillie Pasadena

Junior Collegians Face Exes in YM GA Basketball Set

Fragmentary report from New Orleans dated December 27 notes junior college basketball between teams referred to as exes and gators at the YM GA venue. The text is garbled but mentions a Wednesday race and a jockey associated with a horse and owner, indicating mixed sports items on the page.

Y Sunior Erlock Wednerday

Marathon Kiss Sets World Record At World’s Fair

Paulette Day and Lee Knight, aged 18 and 20, began kissing at noon on September 14, 1933, and held for 497 minutes to win a World’s Fair kissing marathon. They received a loving cup and 525 as a new world record amid publicity.

Paulette Day Lee Knight Keper de Witt Clinton High School New York Lot New York University Law School Raper de Witt Clinton New York State

West's Stars Prove Speedy on Stadium Track

West's players test speed ahead of New Year's Day showcase against the East. Holingberg and Lacey report top sprinters from Colorado, Washington, Oregon, California and Nebraska in a 70 yard drill at Palo Alto. In Reynosa, Mexico, Vernon Gook and Texas polo team to meet Mexican squads on December 31 and January 1, with Thirteenth Cavalry games and Hidalgo Bluebonnets as part of the schedule.

San Francisco Dev Orin Holingberg Percy Lacey Hrid Glen Moris Colorado Agzits Bil Smith Washington Harry Fields Oregor State Larry Stevens Southern California A Barron Denver Bernie Hughes Oregon Lee Goats University of California At Los Angeles George Spasro Nebraska Phil Sorher Washington State Merrie Nehl Cotemble Cole Ope Reynosa Mexico J. &. Pate Valley Bridge Company Vernon Gook Texas University Polo Austin

Dietzel Again Big Cage Star At Hutchinson Game

Hutchinson Kansas December 27 Oklahoma City Drirymen fell to a Missouri Valley A A game by Dietzel from San Antonio Texas with Hutchinson center scoring 22 points on 10 field goals and 2 free throws. Spike Leonard led OKC with 12 points. Both teams pushed offense as defense slackened late.

Hutchinson Kut Tne Hulcingson Ress Oklahoma City Chicago Freights Spike Leonard Oklahoma City Center Viktors

Unclear sports brief from a noisy 20th century page

Fragmentary OCR text mentions teams and scores but lacks clear event, date, or location. Key names and teams are indiscernible, preventing a concrete headline. The readable bits suggest a hockey or league score summary with mixed references to New York Americans and Canadian teams.

Barbera Six Prep For Open With Camp Normoagie

Barbera Sports, leader of the Girls' Basketball league, trains at 4 pm Wednesday at Camp Normoagie ahead of the six team Teague opening on Thursday. On January 4 Barbera faces State Hospital in the opening game as the Teague group features Mondays and Thursdays sessions. TEXAS STATION ELIGINLE NASHVILLE Tenn December 27 Announcement notes Vanderbilt lineman Sam Brown of Paling Texas will be ineligible in 1894 football due to scholastic difficulties.

Barbera Six Barbera Sports Camp Normoagie Barbera State Hospital Inthly Texas Naghville Tenn Dee Tarrday Vanederbilt Universaty Sam Brown Paling Vanderbilt

Duncan Field Sticks Close in Contested Win and Owls Arrival

Duncan Field edged Kaufman 46 to 41 as one field goal shooter held on as key eliminator to Magnolia Mobiloilers in the Commercial League standings. Rice Owls arrive in San Antonio Friday for a Brackenridge doubleheader against Magnolia Mobileilers and other Commercial League teams, with a projected lineup featuring Melly at center and Journeay at forward in Friday night action.

Kaufman Brackenridge High Duncan Magnolia Mobiloilers Lille Rice Owls San Antonio Gunter Hotel Brackenidge High Court Jimmie Kilts Magnolia Mobileilers Melly Wit and Journeay Brummit Eaton Hansmans McCullough Moore Johnston Wax Metzler Owls Lenvis Muagnolis Kantman

Injured L A Polo Player Recovering in Mexico City

Injured L A polo player Charles W Heck of San Antonio recovering from severe injuries after a Sunday night automobile accident in Mexico City. His Texas polo teammate Mahlon Kemmerer shows limited recovery and practiced Tuesday for the second game against the Mexican team, set for Thursday. Also from Boise, Idaho, Dre 27 reports boxer Ray Showboat McQuin of Denver died in a hospital from rheumatic conditions. lingering effects listed as contributor to his death.

L.A Mexico City Charles W. Heck San Antonio Texas Mahlon Kemmerer Hein Tor Thurtany Boise Idaho Bhuckleford Ray McQuin Denver Doc Woloth

Roche Mullen in Main Bout Promises Heady Wrestling Card

Promoter Harry Coffman hosts a Wednesday Walkathon arena wrestling card featuring Dorge Roche of Illinois versus Joe Mullens of Texas in the main event best two falls no time limit. Semifinal pits Cowboy Luttral y Cheyenne against Paul Herper of Dallas. opening preliminaries match Al Sparks of Denver versus John Plummer of New Jersey with one fall and a 10 minute limit. Tickets at 310 East Travis or by calling Fantula 5931. officials include John Murrell.

Dorge Roche Kingaid Joe Mullens Houston Texas Cowboy Luttraly Cheyenne Wyo Paul Harper Dallas John Plummer New Jersey al Sparks Denver Harry Goffman Walkathon Navarro Augusta Coffman Dorve Roche Ilinois Joe Mullen Roche Charles Allen Paul Haier Coff Than Herper Southern Methodist University Mustang Gowhey Lutoral Cheyenne Grappler Joan Plummer Wildcat Stephens Thiags Lieb John Murrell East Travis Street

Schmeling plans delayed return to United States in January

Boxing notes indicate Max Schmeling will return to the United States in mid January with plans to box in New York and Atlantic City being shifted. Titles and matchups evolve as Loughran, Canzone, Locatelli, and other bouts are staged or rescheduled, including Garden January 12 and January 24 dates. The New York State athletic commission renews ties with California while various suspensions and rulings affect Sharkey, Callahan, and other managers.

New York Pee Max Schmeling Willelay Dpe Tihe Getiman Iain Maxie United States Schmeling Tommy ‘Loughran Atlantic City Loughran Madison Square Garden Primo Carnera South Jacobs Schmeing King Levinsky Don McCorkindale Chicago New York State Athletic Commission California Boxing Commission Hert Brand Armouness Stand Jack Buckley Jack Sharkey Andy Callahan Massachusetts Commission

Dinlan's 72 Topr inehurst's Golf PINDHURST WC

George T. Bynlip Je of New York won the qualifying medal in the first annual mid winter tournament at Pindhurst. Tantap carded 37 76 72 for one over par despite handicaps. Competitors included D Thompson Andrews Dick Wilson and R F Davison with solid showings in a windy, tough course.

Dinlan Toprinehurst Pindhurst George T. Bynlip Je New York TL Wishin Cinelmanti Jast Amr Tantap Woternets D. Thompson Andrews N.B Dick Wilson R. F. Davison Washington Halsbertine Pitsburg Flamnet Tva Nod Bronson Clampton Lila District

Hal Chase Remembers Glory Days With Tears in Tucson

In Tucson, Hal Chase, once a top baseball first baseman, tearfully recalls his peak years with Dr. Charles Barrett, former Columbia football trainer. Chase, nearing 51, laments his fall from fame after the Chicago scandal and now spends his days reading or playing with sandlot games while Barrett praises his past greatness.

Tucson Ariz Hal Chase R Dey Charles Barrett Columbia University Chase Barrett Cincinnati Reds Chicago Barreto Tye Reed Welk Sandlol Hel Barell Pash Knuts Rockne Howard Jones

Miami Rejects Big Fight Plan Amid Loughran Carnera Controversy

New York wires report Miami may oppose the Carnera Loughran heavyweight title clash. Miami sports writers, Madison Square Garden officials, and promoter Duffy weigh motives, money, and crowd sympathy as hotel and travel plans swirl. Duffy’s role and the boxing outlook loom large while local opinion shifts toward avoidance of the bout.

Davis J. Walsh New York Madison Square Garden Miami Fin Carnera-Loughraught Nat Beineg Will Duffy Carnera Loughran Thi Madison Square Gorden Sjet Duffy Ince Sted Low Forest

Christmas Day Hi Renewal Unlikely In San Antonio

San Antonio likely will reject a two year home and home Christmas Day high school football contract with Dallas. The San Antonio team lost 19 to 7 at Dallas on Monday and faces criticism over travel costs and penalties. District 12 chair T. Guy Rogers returned from Dallas and said no renewal is favored. Dallas backed a New Year’s Day game in Houston, while San Antonio reported low gate receipts of about $10 for 1992. Attendance was around 4,000 and Dallas officials denied severing future ties, seeking continuation of the arrangement.

San Antanio Dallas High Echon Light T. Guy Rogers District 12 Rogers San Antonio Dal Jas San Antonio Schoals Ropers B.C. Cobb Alamo City Glen English San Antonio Cor Ingent English

Westrope Heads for Florida After Miami Ride Chance

Houston dec 27 jockey Jack Westrope 18 year old Holme sensation left Houston for Miami seeking a possible win on dec 30. He has 300 victories in a season but was suspended at epsom downs for rough riding after reaching that total.

Westrope Florida Houston Tex Jack Westrope Holme Sensation Miami Epsom Downs Wee

Major Sports Leaders Taken by Death in 1933

In 1933 a year of athletic glory and tragedy many sports figures died. Notable losses include Phib Ball of the St. Louis Browns and William L. Veek, once a Cubs executive. Veterans from boxing, horse racing, football, and track share the toll with deaths of Frank Green of White Box, Mike Dontin, Mickey Finn, Ben Behal, Jim Muldoon and Gentleman Jim Corbett, among others.

Chicago Amarlon Phib Ball Pietarenque Bt. Louis Browns William L. Veeck Wrigley Field Qubs Hid Grennon White Box Mike Dontin Glent Fame Mickey Finn Phillies William Y Young Skipling Dealtale Jim Muldoon Jim Corbett Buddy Hanford Eugene Jiamer Gor King James John" Sthank Poathall Blave Farrell Michigan Uuck Poril

Viviano Lasts Distance In Main Event Boxing Show

Tony Viviano outlasted Laredo in a ten round headliner as Bud Etheridge drew with Johnny Donninguez and Pat OBrien edged Mares in a brisk undercard. Williams defeated Azarella, while Frankie Escamillo beat Beto de la Cruz in the opening bout.

Tony Viviano St. Louis Kid Imredo Larada Tony Statler Ballance Laredo Tere Taredo Hettle Will Eld Willams Jimmy Azarella Williams Jimmy Azarella Buddy Etheridge Johnny Donminguez Buddy Pat O'Frien Percy O'Brien Aldee Pat Frankie Escamillo Bote de la Cruz Dick Armstrong Bert Brannon

Longhorns Claim Junior Football Title

The Longhorns defeated the H-De-Ho Trojans 12 to 6 to claim the local junior football championship. Attis Powe scored two long passes from Garza and Morales, while Morales and Carranza contributed as the team dominated on offense and defense.

Longhorns H-De-Hos Attis Powe Garza Mr. Morales Maacle" Morales Max Sepeda Loebera Ottman Morales Carranza Bilzondo Hi-De-Hys Rome League Park Sty al Stewart Longhorns ‘Trojane i Verry Dle Monttn Endeeen Tey Cece Calta Ween Owe Wei Yee Ys Elf A. Mornlas Oss Sr Blewart Ld Carranza - Or Ath Salinas Carennity Salinas Carranam Hier Pedraza Mil Lnewnen Inteny R Canaily Yenplne

SMU Opens Season With 16 Point Victory Over Firat National Bank Quinine

SMU's hoopers roll to a 16 point win as Lovern shines with 2 points and a flurry of ringed shots. Amukey Znohary and Thy Thy Aasnoinidd contribute clean dunks and scoring bursts. Oklahoma Chy Uyam and others pad the score in a gritty college game.

Dallas Southern Methodist Jwilversly Fea Amukey Znohary Meaty Dunler

Chapultepec Club Defeats St Anthony’s Yellowjackets 25-18

Chapultepec quintet of Apaniah-American Iengie defeated St Anthony's Yellowjackets 25-18 on Tuesday night at St Anthony's court. Canamar led Chapultepec with strong scoring while Bt. Anthony's defense faced tough shooting.

Chapultepro Chapultepec Bt. Anthony's Yellowjackets Tueatay Nieht Bt. Anthony Canamar Cha Pultepecs Ted Scorery Ld i

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