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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1933

Page

12

State High Finale Draws Big Crowds in Dallas

Dallas reports record interest as Greenville and Dallas Tech surge toward the 1933 state title. Ticket demand floods offices from Fort Worth to Rockwall with 50 cent championship pricing and high advance sales. Greenville’s Bert Marshall, a diminutive back, powers the Lions while Dallas Tech fixes line faults noted by scouts. The teams entrain for Dallas Friday night as practice intensifies.

Dallas Texas P. CG. Cobb Fort Worth Rockwall Fever Tech Éleven Reverchon Park Fairpark Stadium San Angelo Greenville Lions Davis Slavinsky Bauey Cartermeglia Red Ewing Tech Blocters Greenrike Tech-San Angelo Dallas Tech Frizz Eimiler Prinke Dot

District 25 All Stars Prepare for New Year Clash at Eagle Lake

District 25 All Stars, under Bay Guy coach Tom Driscoll and Eagle Lake coach Otis Coffey, are rounding into shape after workouts in Eagle Lake as they warm up for a New Year showdown with District 22 luminaries.

Eagle Lake

Dallas Tech Seeks All Star Clash in Boston

Plans disclosed for the Dillon Tech Wolves to travel to Boston for a New Year’s Day all star game against the Bayou City eleven. Ten contenders for state honor join an all star squad that last beat San Antonio on Christmas day. Venue and exact lineup details remain to be finalized as the Wolves prepare for the match.

Dillon Tech Wolves Bouston Bayou City Iide San Antonio Tech Xine Tabes McGreenville Hese Wolves ARL Prrind Fan

Grid Coaches Plan To Fight Unfair Dismissal

American Football Coaches association members head to winter games with plans to fight unfair dismissals. D O McLaughry proposes a national committee to publicize cases and protect coaches jobs while H J Stegeman cites reasons coaches move in and out of conferences. The group previews rule changes and leadership elections at the thirteenth annual convention.

Willian Chicago Criteism D. O McLaughry Brown University H. J. Stegeman University of Georgia Association Dana & Bible University of Nebraska Daniel E. McGugin Vanderbilt Stegeman Twe Hugo Berdex Pennsylvania State College Bible Als Noble Kizer Purdue Law Little Columbia O. E. Halngberg Mashington State College W. A. Alexander Georgia Tech New York Tarry G. Kinke Michigan Janet

Amateurs to Get Attention of Elks Boxing Opens

The Elks Boxing association schedules two shows at Walkathon arena opening week. Tuesday features regular pro bouts with main event names not yet announced. Thursday hosts the fourth round of the Golden Gloves tournament. Promoter Dick Armstrong expects around 190 entries. Local fighters such as Tony Herrera, Willard Brown, Tracy Cox, Pat Murphy, Joe Red, and the Woolsty are listed for engagements.

Elks the Elks Boxing Association Walkathon Arena

Portsmouth Trades Burdick for Four Reds

Cincinnati announces an exchange sending Loyd Burdick giant tackle to Portsmouth Spare fans in return for four players. Reds acquire Earl Elser tackle Mule Wilson Texas A&M fullback John Cavor sie and Baylor halfback Gene Alara in the deal.

Portsmouth Cincinnati Ohio Dre Loyd Burdick Cincinnati Feder Per Burdick Illinis Reds Earl Elser Mule” Wilson Texas Aggie John Cavorsie Gene Alara Baylor

Vines Aims to Defeat Tilden in East Debut

Pasadena dispatch reports Euworth Vines optimistic about continuing recent form as he plans to travel to New York for his pro debut against William Tilden on January 10. He says nothing would please him more than beating Tilden. In Philadelphia, the national labour professional tennis championships wrap with Richards and Wood winning their matches.

Pasadena Calif Big Bil Eusworth Vines Kingpin East William T. Tilden Tilden Vine Ennis Los Angeles New York Philadelphia Bruce Barnes Texas University Selwyn Orcutt Brooklyn N.j Russell Hertred Newark N. J Hans Nussle Germany Karel Kogeluh Czechoslovakia Orcutt Harned

Omaha Club Sale At Auction Draws No Bidders

The Omaha Weston league baseball club offered for sale at auction yesterday drew no bidders. G. P. Horn, trustee, said a private sale might be held later. The club was bankrupt before the 1933 season and ran in the Taal campaign under Pug Griffin, receiver.

Omaha Neb Weston: League Baseball Club G. P. Horn Pug Griffin Ceiver

Boxing advisory board urged to guide sport

Edward J. New York dispatch notes boxing figures like Sammy Goldman proposing a managers board to advise commissions. Goldman argues regulators lack detail, citing glove sizes foul rules and training schedules. He likens boxing to football where coaches influence rules and urges a similar advisory body for boxing.

Edward J New New York Jks

Ice Hockey Results From Various Leagues

Last night's scores include Oklahoma City 37 Tulsa 4 and St Louis 3, with Ottawa at Chicago, Boston at Montreal, Toronto at New York Rangers on the schedule. International play lists Syracuse at Detroit and Tulsa at St Louis. Canadian American league has no games scheduled.

Frese Philadelphia Quetec A Oklahama Kansan Tulse St. Laue

St Anthony's Boys Beat Hill Quintet In Narrow Win

St Anthony's Midgets defeated Prospect Hill Yellow Jackets 24 to 22 in the San Antonio Junior Basketball league opener. Arellano led St Anthony's with 16 points as Lane contributed 10. Yellow Jackets suffered key early and late foul trouble, hurting their bid.

St. Anthony's Boys Hill Lee Ay Lane St Anthony Yellow Jackets San Antonio Qtvas Tella St Anthony'n Lane Lasnard Tuerney Walsh

Hearst Regatta to Feature MultiDay races at Lake Abbell

The Gouldweal regatta kicks off Sunday December 31 and Monday January 1 with five mile races in classes A through F. Cash prizes total 1100 dollars and the William Randolph Hearst Trophy will be awarded under the National Outboard Association point system. A grand parade precedes racing plus a New Year Eve dinner and entertainment. Admission to lakeside camps is 25 cents.

Gouldweal Mamday McQueeney Bake Abe Lake Abbell Ieee Ibango Beer Atari Af William Randulph Hearst San Antonio National Outboard Association Chamber of Commerce Hie Seguin Hostelo Auburnt

Regatta Parade to Feature Broadcast and Local Entries

Sam Goldfarb station manager plans a broadcast of the regatta parade starting at noon as it passes the Texas theater building. A Luthher Brown, now San Antonio resident, seeks classification with San Antonio entries for the renabout and class races. Jog Briancourt, local jeweler, adds a trophy for the most unusual event and will judge the winner. Dr J F Guilette of Austin will provide medical support with a speedboat ready to respond.

Délyers Sam Goldfarb Texas Theater A. Luthher Brown R. E. Pevoto Houston San Antonio Jog Briancourt Himt J. F. Guilette Austin

Spring Race Meet at Houston Planning Revealed

Texas Racing Association plans a spring racing meet at Epsom Downs after Arlington Downs closes in April. Fd Hussion of Houston cites a successful current meet and expects strong support for a spring program. Epsom Downs may run 21 days with daily receipts over 107000, and funds go to the community chest.

Houston Austin Epsom Downs Texas Racing Association Fd Hussion Hussion Arlington Downs Huaston Texas Racing Commission The Downs

South Texans to Clash at McAllen Tennis Tourney

McAllen hosts a three day mid winter tennis tourney starting Friday through Sunday December 29 to 31 at Valley clay courts run by Albert Kruse. Entries from Rio Grande Valley cities Houston and Oklahoma City and perhaps San Antonio are expected with a 70 cent singles and one dollar per doubles fee due by December 20.

McAllen Texas Rio Grande Valley South Texas Albert Kruse Rilo Grands Valley Clites Houston Oklahoma City San Antonio

Ken Rogers to Return From California This Week

Ken Rogers formerly of Randolph Field and four time city golf champion is expected back from California by Sunday. He plans a tentative New Year’s Eve round at the San Antonio Country Club, saying he has not played golf in six months and is eager to try again.

Ken Rogers Randolph Field California Hag Mide San Antonio Rogers

Don McCorkingdale and King Levinsky Set for 10 Round Bout

Two weeks of intensive prep concluded as British heavyweight Don McCorkingdale and King Levinsky were booked for a 10 round fight in Chicago. Levinsky enters as a light favorite with manager Jordneaks predicting Schmeling will back the winner of a forthcoming bout, amid tense pre bout expectations.

Don King Chicago Dre Don McCorkingdale King Levinsky Levinsky Jordneaks Facitor Max Schmeling Schmeling Toment

First American Challenger For America's Cup Starts

New York December 28 47 The first formal step toward defense of the America's Cup has been taken with the formation of a syndicate to build a new yacht. Harold B Vanderbilt leads the venture with J B Morgan Gerard Lambert Frederick W Vanderbilt George P Laker and E H Harkness among associates. Vanderbilt will skipper the yacht with W Burgess Join Parkington and Sherman Hoyt in the after guard. Work under way at the Herreshoff yards Bristol with aim to have the yacht sailing by May first.

New York M. Sopwith Harold Vanderbilt Sir Thomas Lipton Herreshott Yards Bristol J. B. Morgan Gerard Lambert Frederick W George P. Laker E. H. Harkness Hareld Vanderbilt W. An Burgess Parkington Sherman Hoyt

Rice Owls to Clash in Brackenridge Court Double Bills

The Rice Institute Owls 14 strong head to San Antonio for Friday and Saturday night Commercial League double headers at Brackenridge court. starter Tum Witt and Rod Eaton highlight a lineup including Journeay Kelly Brummett Furman Wax and Moore with centers Johnson and Eghiman among the guards. Magnolia Mobliollers and Kaufman’s Clothiers provide the opposition in the feature games Friday and Saturday night. The opener features International Club against Squadron 48 at o'clock with Nemo Harrere and Andy Andrews umpiring.

Rice ‘Owls Pridsy Magnolia Mobiloljers Kaufman Clothiers Brackenridge Court Mognolla Kelly Journeay Brummett Owl Squad Furman Wax Moore Johnson Melelex Barnes McCullough Eghiman

Fight Results Across Cities Show Narrow Outpoints

Philadelphia base bouts feature Falageony over Rhive Coal while Ettore and Bron deliver wins in Philadelphia and Leiperville. Indianapolia hosts Gene outpointing Suelly Rotten, Meyar Grad tops Tackin Burci, and Honey Boy Brown defeats Nate Goliberg. Los Angeles cards see Zivic edging Ryan and Bivic stopping Cardenas in Pittsburgh.

Philadelphia AL Ettore Bron Ver Leiperville Indianapolia Young Gene LaSale Suelly Rotten Indianapoliy Meyar Grad Burci

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