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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1934
Page
4
New Orleans crowds greet year end as preparations for the Sugar Bowl intensify. About 40 players from Tulsa and Temple rest ahead of Tuesday’s game while coaches Ted Cox and Fon Warner keep plans concise. Temple aims to adapt to the turf with light drills and strategy.
New York boxing notes recount Corn Brown condemning Max Baer to avoid any association with Primo Carnera. The piece covers Baer’s offer to fight and Brown’s rejection, plus remarks on potential New York purse terms and Chicago reactions.
The Tampa University Spartans overwhelmed the football team of the Club Atlelco to Cuda 25 to 9 in an international contest on Sunday.
In Detroit and New York a major boxing attraction tops the bill with Baer matching a two round exhibition against Raber Tuyat and Joe Louis defending his home crowd by facing Pat Fort of Cleveland in a ten round main bout Louis, a 20 year old heavyweight, seeks his thirteenth straight victory.
In the Texas Inter scholastic Football League final at Mair Park, Amarillo Green Sandies defeated Corpus Christi Buchaneers 48 to 100 in a record crowd of 21,174 paying gate receipts. Corpus Christi netted 39,610.61 after expenses, Amarillo 9,788.81, with 50 more for travel.
St Anthony’s Yellowjackets and Knowlton meet in a high school basketball clash at St Anthony’s gym. Knowlton prevails as the first game ends 22 19 17 and 20 to 6 in the reserve, with St Anthonys posting totals and players including Duss Berner O Donnell and Quinn among forwards and guards.
Light's Newsies earned a 22 point win Sunday night at St Ambons Gym in a rugged game. Bravo scored for the winners in a balanced lineup featuring Coreneun, Cleary, Buss, and others.
Old Ball Player Lucky Wright, a longtime Texas league pitcher known for 26 straight victories, died in TISE Texas at about age 62. Wright, a switchman by trade and a bachelor, had retired from active play years ago but remained a celebrated figure among old time baseball fans.
West and East gridiron rivals prepare for the annual East West charity game at Kezar stadium with heavy lines and a mix of power and passing. West boss Kerr and Hanley name a bruising backfield led by Weinstock and Band while East relies on lateral moves and late kickoff threats from Shepherd and Munjas. Expected crowd exceeds 60,000 as teams practice in chilly conditions.
Port Worth, Der 31 Tori f Thome of New York likely to be presiding steward at Arlington spring racing meet. Daniel, resident manager, announced Thorp is being considered for the vacancy caused by the resignation of Joseph Morphy or director of Melo. Appointment not officially made or accepted.
Eran coach claims squad is in good physical condition despite injuries. Key players including Cox, Simon, and lineman Toheaster are out or limited, affecting lineup. Details list several players with heights in a roster line, indicating depth concerns and ongoing recovery status.
The polo tournament in the Southwestern Circuit faces weather delays. Committee head Jack Lapham announced the event may begin Wednesday or Friday if conditions improve. Pershing and Miller fields with skinned surfaces are slated as first-round venues. Second Division meets San Antonio Blues, Austin Polo Club faces Highlanders, and Texas University of El Rio appears in a listed matchup.
All-Star squads from San Antonio and New Braunfels battled to a tie on a muddy field. Norman Hare of St. Mary’s raced 60 yards for a score after an interception. A late fake kick failed, and Braunfels tied the game on a blocked kick with Meysa Cecil Mynler and Howard Esker starring for the San Antonio eleven.
The state championship basketball tournament for the Texas Catholic league will be held in San Antonio March 1 and 2. The winning team will represent Texas at the national meet in Chicago. Universities and quintets from Abilene Dallas Houston Galveston Corpus Christi Brownsville Victoria and other towns are expected to enter the style tourney.
Providence boxer Dee al in argues boxing needs a major reform in 1935. He blames managers for low attendance and poor matches, urges stripping unfit managers to trainer roles, and calls for tighter control by athletic commissions to improve champions like Olin, Yarosz, McLarnin, and Escobar and end unsafe, lopsided bouts.
SHERMAN Texas Dec 31 In a feature about Cecil Bivins paralyzed since a 1919 Burleson College game he still loves football. He recalls the Denton loss that left him crippled and urges youngsters to play safely only with medical approval. A letter from a local boy group titled The Vacant Lot Gang praises football but cautions players to protect themselves and heed doctors advice.
Robert Moore, a 14 year old billiard talent, returns after recent national junior wins to two exhibition appearances in San Antonio Monday night at 7:45 9 and 8:45 10 15. The city hosts another rising star, with Teve as the fellow exhibitor, following recent local showcases by Al Len.
Ex-UNSI player Osnald Leavens of Northavstern and Alfred Jarvis of New York meet Russell Bull of Northwestern and Gil bert Hunk of Washington in the junior national indoor tennis championship.
The recap notes Missouri Valley actions this week with Western Reserve 50 Des Moines 40 and upcoming games across the conference. Washington at St Louis and Drake facing diverse opponents mark the busy slate as teams chase early-season momentum.
James Johnston, Madison Square Garden matchmaker, proclaims Baer and other champs doomed in 1930s era. He forecasts Etkve Thomas, Lasky, Schmeling, or Carnera dethroning Baer. Olin to lose crown to light-heavy Alec, Pirrone and McKay to supplant Y. Corbett. Ross to drop lightweight claims if facing a real welter. Al Brown may drop from light heavyweight, with Escobar, Salten, Quintana or Young Tomah in line. Texas Longhorns cap a 38-20 win over Rice in Abilene.
New York December rumor churns as two year olds at midnight join the pool for the 1935 Kentucky Derby. Chance Sun and Delladier emerge as leading Derby hopes from Widener and Bradley, with Peace Chance and other classic contenders noted amid optimistic odds and historic lineage.
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