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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1934

Page

5

League Cagers Fill Holidays With Action

Weekend league games at Brackenridge gym feature Duncan Field Myers and Texas Chiropractic College Hawks in the opener, followed by Kaufman’s Clothiers vs Pearl Bremer. Clubmen and YIEC trip Hawks in a top matchup as Holly Week round progresses. Brewers edge Y in a tight first half, final score 40-24.

Hie Yiec Trisistes Hawks Brewers Tio Clarence Paul Vilcoq Paul Karedow Joe Rad-riguez Paul Peart Luma Ce Backe Bech Sales Tramure Har Liingstan Kristit McCatleyy Totels Hewie Resnolds

Minnesota Wins Toledo Cup For 1934 Intercollegiate Football

The University of Minnesota, dubbed the best intercollegiate football team of 1934 by a nationwide sports editors committee, will receive the first Toledo cup. Governor Oleon of Minnesota will present the trophy next month. Final ballot placed Minnesota ahead of Alabama and Pittsburg with a 210 to 29 vote.

Minnesota New York Tee University of Minnesota Gophers Oleon Hamely Alabama Pittsawah Pit Theostore Rooevelt Stewart Edward Aullimr Gust Interction L. W. Si Jonn Gitte Stare Avery Brundave Ferme Ine Fmateur Achinie Union

Hardage and Rowland to stay at University of Chiahoma

The University of Chiahoma intends to retain coaches Hardage and Rowland as their contracts, though recently expired, have not yet been renewed. Vanderbilt graduates, they remain key figures amid ongoing talks. Faculty director Dr. Guy Williams promised resolution soon.

Hardage Rowland University of Chiahoma Biz Bo Rowland Vanderbilt Okletocne Amoleer Hst Herdage Universty Athletic Cannes Guy ¥. Williams Torhonsky

Local Man George Kopshaw Dies of Septic Fever

George Kopshaw, 22, longtime caterer and former baseball catcher, died yesterday in Lynchburg Virginia from septic fever. He worked as a caterer for St. Tone Cardinals and played in the Piedmont and Vesturaig leagues, reflecting a brief career in local sports.

George Kopsnaw Lynceburg Ctorpe Kopshaw Wire Lerdav St. Tonle Cardinals SME Piedmont Vesturaig

Mexican Santa Banished for Aztec Ties in 1930

A 1930 Mexican education ministry decree banished Santa Claus and promoted Quetzalcohuatl as the festive figure. The Aztec god was chosen amid concerns the traditional saint’s fur and sleigh image clashed with Mexico’s climate and cultural sensibilities.

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First S A Championships In Ping Pong Scheduled

San Antonio hosts the first S A Championships in ping pong at the city Y M C A on New Year's Day. Four divisions play all day with no entry fee. McCullah directs the event, with prizes awarded after rounds of men, women, juniors, and senior junior divisions.

S.A E. C. McCullah San Antonio C. A. Pitase Sears Eames B.C. McGullo Hahness M C. A

Lanier Wins Double Bill In Local Junior League

Lanier teams sweep both ends of a twin bill against St Anthony's Jackets with the Lanier seconds defeating Jacket seconds 37 to 15 and the Lanier varsity overpowering St Anthony's 34 to 18. Lineups and player scores are listed for the decisive victories.

St Anthony's Neader St. Anthony St. Anthony's Varsity Wisfinet Pater Seltter

Bowling TLANER TENPIN THAGTR Recounts and Rivalry Night Scores

The report outlines a bowling night with various players posting scores near or above the century mark. Notable figures include a 600 series leader, multiple bowlers around 46 and 69, and a strong finishing total by Leifeste at 654. The piece references teams Butler Mixers and other local participants amid an event at Tavern, with festive notes and upcoming holiday activities.

Tlaner Tenpin Thagtr Reinara Dontérs Ura Ghees EA Bull Zimmer Bas Dick Pennarz Butler Leifeste Eames Leroy Hedley

Assariérd Press meets in transit of results

Report reads like a historical sports note with scattered names and scores. It mentions Don George defeating Dick Eni, and references several teams and players in a fragmented recap. The exact event, date, and full team names are obscured by OCR errors but indicate a boxing or wrestling style competition with mixed results.

Assariérd Buttelo Don George Java Dick Eni Phitaseindia Shikal Geur Rhea Wee Byte Paula Eran

Wallace Receives Warm Eagle Lake Homecoming Honor

In Eagle Lake Texas Bill Wallace star of Rice Institute Owls and Southwest Conference champions was feted at a high school banquet sponsored by the Eagle Lake Rotary Club. About 200 local fans attended as Wallace was saluted for his earlier Eagle Lake high school play and received a inscribed billfold from hometown supporters.

Wallace

Jaysee Rangers Prepare for Annual Tilt with Exes

The Jaysee Rangers of San Antonio Junior College schedule a Friday night game against the Exes. Exes feature 14 veterans, including Charley Reynolds, Dick Smith, Gus Levy, B. L. Raborn, Leonard Shelter, Edgar O Quinn, Jay Sam Levy, Arthur Howell, Oscar Ezzell, Haine Hopkins, Frank Diaz, Frat Patton and Raymond Dowdy. No admissions will be charged. Donna Elects Calrarns, Donna Texas, Dec 24. Crash George Yest’s Donna Redskin football team, entering 1935, honors two district champions and lines up powerful young halves Mollan of Braty Tend and Martin CorRed Stuart.

Jaysee Rangers Exes Briseen San Antono Junnlor Collees Rangers Fridae Charley Reprolds Dick Smith Gus Levy B. L. Raborn Leonard Schelter Edgar O'Quinn Jay Sam Levy Arthur Howell Oscar Ezzell Haine Hopkins Frank Diaz Frat Patton Raymond Dowdy Donna Calrarns Texas George Yest Donna High Elyam- Tits

Raseft Ral Scores In Postseason Duel

In a tense contest Toot tuts Sirenaene Motege faced Al Natéhitsiun with Karzulehlnsan Deewer Pryay Pilea scoring 1% and a final tally near 34 29 as Ghicaco led Ay Wd in a high stakes regional clash.

Westenburg Triumphs In Cleaner Wrestling Show

Promoter Harry Coffman presents a Wednesday Walkxthon arena card where Marvin Westenberg defeated Jack League in the main event, delivering a notably clean bout with long holds and dramatic finishes. Charley Strack was disqualified in the semi, and Pat Reilly stopped Ed Helwig in the opener as wrestling drew mixed fan reactions.

Scalvn Westenberg Jack le Pallead Kirchmeyer Charley Strack Pat Reilly Ed Helwig Brac Shaw Betwen Jack League Marvin Westerberg Harry Coffman Walkxthon Arena Westenburg Chiff Chambers League Fnally Westenberg Roy Reynolds Rollend Kirchmeyer Strack Strack Tok Tris Birdmneser Kirchmeyer California Reilly Helwig

Arkansas Plans Two Major Football Games in 1938

Arkansas officials announced after a conference with state chamber secretary manager J Hudson Lewis and Arkansas Business Manager Boyd Dypert that two Southwest Conference battles were practically assured. Gordon H Camphril sportsman and official said the plan targets big contests here as part of the Arkansas centennial program. The possible opponents hinted include the University of Texas with other national invitations discussed.

Arkansas Roc Ark Dec Arkansas Centenniuk Gordon H. Camphril J. Hudson Lewis State Chamber of Commerce Boyd Dypert University of Arkansas Tos Campbell University of Texas Resui Michae Arny Navy

Copeland Promoted to Cardinal Team

21 year old right handed pitcher Copeland from Houston Butts sold to St. Louis Cardinals main club at Puffs. He struck out 11 in Texas league last year and won 16 with only two losses, boosting his prospects with the major league parent club.

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Mrs Helen Wills Moody Plans Tennis Comeback

In San Francisco December 27 1935 Helen Wills Moody the famed Queen of the tennis courts speaks of a hoped return after an 18 month retirement due to a back injury suffered at Forest Hills in 1934. She has obeyed medical orders but feels better and plans a cautious comeback starting with light rallies and two-set sessions as warm weather returns, after further X rays and treatments.

San Francisco Der Helen Wills Moody America Mrs. Moody Helen Nas Forest Hills Helen Facobs

Sunday Schoolers in Thursday Meet

Sunday Schoolers and Senior Sunday School Basketball league representatives will meet at the Y.M.C.A. Thursday at 7 p.m. to finalize league plans and tile setup. President Jack Watts announced the arrangement on Thursday morning.

Norning Jack Watts Rem. GA

Barney Ross to defend lightweight crown in Miami bout

Ross will fight Frankie Klick for the junior welterweight title in Miami on January 24 after New York commission demanded a con tender. Art Winchell, Ross manager, announced the bout while Ross vacationing in Hot Springs with his mother and planning training in Chicago next week.

Ross New York Cornish Hot Springs Ark New York State Athletic Commission Barney Ross Art Winch

Rain Delays Polo Tussle in December Cup Fight

Heavy rains postpone the consolation match for a second Friday pushing the finale between The Twelfth Field Artillery and the San Antonio Freebooters to Sunday. Circuit Cup pairings set at Thursday’s circuit executive meeting with entries from San Antonio, Austin, Port Houston, and Arlington. J B Gilmore starred for Austin Peto in Wednesday’s feature as Second Division quarrel fell 19 to 26, Gilmore scoring repeatedly.

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