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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1932
Page
10
A fragmented sports column surveys boxing legends and baseball lore, naming Dempsey, Tunney, and other stars, plus snippets on trainers, managers, and records. It cites historical figures like Wilcox and Robison, notes the Whitney stable’s money earnings, and mentions the 1915 Juarez mile record and other era tidbits.
New York Feb 4 5 Rogers Hornsby shows interest in Terry and possibly Paul Waner trade talks with Pittsburgh. McGraw praised Hornsby for leadership while noting past disputes with Waner and the Giants. Trade possibilities remained uncertain as Barney Dreyfuss was unavailable due to illness.
In a Fort Sam Houston gym basketball night, Ninth Infantry and Fifteenth Field Artillery played amid delays. Scoring highlights include Lawrence leading with 17 for the Ninth and Frammey contributing 14 for the Artillery as the Second Medical Regiment beat West Plains 40 to 2 in the final night encounter.
Yesterday's Explanations discuss Celtic superstition where boys wear girls dresses to ward off devils. The piece compares Galway and Chimá rituals, noting ancient belief in female preference and protective dress as survival, with remarks on related practices in the Orient.
George Grant, last season with Rochester and Jersey clubs, signs with Fort Worth Cats and gains a pitching role at Perse Teague Park. The move follows his 11-game win record in the International Wy circuit, reflecting a career of crossing teams and leagues.
Kenney's Grocers field a team against Kelly Field tonight at six o'clock at Kenney's store on South Taredo Street. Players listed include Flinn Wheeler Vaaio Rarnheft Coats Splas H Salat Selinrider and Kenney with Cuerrera as manager. A 7 o'clock business meeting gathers Grover squad members at the same Kenney location.
D Ormsby as financier of the Texas Open underwrote duties and expenses and seeks a checkup on the event funds. Officials estimate net proceeds from 500 to 2000 with a possible charity contribution. He does not run the tournament but wants a definite report by Thursday.
Local polo fans can attend two Rambs matches in a six goal tournament on Wednesday. At Mershing field Wichita Fully faces Fort Sam Houston at 2 40 PM and on Morrison field Air Corps Gold meets Concho Kil. The Willow Springs course area hosts the matches amid muddy conditions with rain threatening postponement.
Lawrence Kramer led Duffa High with seven field goals and three free throws as Lanier Captain Jesse Sainins scored nine. The Voks edged Main Avenue 37–36 after a rugged, foul-filled final stretch on the new Thomas Jefferson High court, with Rodriguez and Kuella playing pivotal roles in the late surge.
The Commercial Cage League resumes with two games at Camp Narwnoyle court on Wednesday night at 8. The Loners B face Catholic Community Center with Duncan Piel, then St Marys vs Celephone Company Riley. Friday night features matches at Camp Normayle court with Woodlawn Lake schedule swapped for the Girls league. Monday's card includes Weber, Triple Capping, and National Bank of Commerce in late action.
Peacock Military academy defeated Sau Marcos Baptist academy Cubs 19 to 4 in San Marcos. Jef scoring eight points led Peacock, with Hunt Turkett and Hughes adding five each. Football fouls and lineup details noted, tied to Central High tilt upcoming.
The unbeaten Fomby Lions aim for win number 18 as they meet the Trojane of the Spanish American league at Saelock Thursday night on the Wood-Jawn lake court. The game is one of several challenges by the Lions against the Trojans.
In Indianapolis bouts a Yoedlong boxer led while another lay in meri tleat condition after hospital transfer. Hughes, 17, collapsed during a match in Evansville and died from exertion related heart failure. Fogg, 24, suffered head injuries and remained in serious condition for a day after a knockout in Muncie.
In Windsor Windsor defeated Pittaburg 6 to 1. At Montreal the Maroons beat Detenit 4 to 3. In New York the Canadiens beat the Repgers 4 to 1. In Boston the Americans defeated the Bruins 3 to 3.
South San Antonio and Harlandale remained top rivals in Berar County with a 49 to 30 win over Edison High on Edison court Tuesday afternoon. E. Grimes led with 14 points, while Smith scored 18 and Jed 17 for South San. Edison’s G Lewis led with 11 points for Fine, as Ditts and others contributed in a lopsided county game.
The column surveys professional golf in America with rough estimates of players and teaching impact. It reports on Shreveport's franchise bid and Texas Open margins, notes Honan Mitz as a potential sports leader, and covers baseball tidbits including Ike Boone’s numbers, Heinie Groh’s New York Penn League stint, and local franchise changes in Binghamton New York.
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