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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1934

Page

2

Eagles Pace Brackenridge Upset of Jefferson in Key Tie

Brackenridge Eagles upset Jefferson 33-30 to surge in the standings as Lanier and Jefferson chase, with standout play by Lanier and Voss guiding Brackenridge. Jefferson struggled from the field while Brackenridge guard Sinsvales provided key drives and assists to secure the win amid a tense city high school basketball scene.

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Mrs J S Griffith Wins Women’s Golf Title

Mrs J S Griffith clinched the women’s golf title in a local tournament noted for strong play by Willow and Webaw contingent. The event, held in February, featured several standout performances and a marquee finish by Griffith.

J. S. Griffith

Leslie Gets Raise From Dodger Club

Leslie earns a raise as a member of the Brooklyn Dodgers roster with terms of the contract undisclosed. Rob Boken signs with Washington, while details remain unclear amid roster adjustments and ongoing negotiations.

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Andrew Jackson Birthplace Claims Stir Public Debate

Yesterday’s Explanations discuss Andrew Jackson’s birthplaces in Waxhaw Lancaster South Carolina or Union County North Carolina. Monuments mark both sites as contenders and Congress debates the birthplace issue amid ongoing controversy. Readers can write to the paper for more details.

Andrew Jackson Andere Jackson United States Waxhaw Set- Ussnedt Lancaster County South Carolina Union County North Carolina Lave Ted Jackson U3. Congress

Miscount Almost Wins Easy Victory For Tony Canzoneri

NEW YORK, Feb. 8 Tony Canzoneri appeared to win after a recount at Madison Square Garden. A draw was initially declared due to judge scoring error. The error was corrected and Canzoneri was awarded the decision amid controversy over rounds and scoring.

Tony New York Canzoneri Clea Locatelli Abe Goldberg Leech Cross Dra Ant Cannaneri Cummer Willie Lewis Bil Broer

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Pratt Takes Over Duties at Fort Worth Franchise

Nell Pratt, veteran of many Texas campaigns, starts as committee head for the reorganized Fort Worth franchise. He plans league connections, says the Cats may still show promising play. Pratt began in the Texas League in 1925 with the One Wave Gubs, later moving to Galveston in 1931.

Fort Cats Pratt Sears Galveston Billy Webb Buccaneer

Favored Stennis Team Eyes National Table Championship

Feb 3 4 in Chicago. Jimmy Jaconson leads the New York table tune team as favored contenders for the national championship, backed by strong play and experienced rivals. The event, titled the indical championship, highlights regional talent and high stakes for the title.

Stennis Chicago Jimmy Jaconson Tan New York

Mancuso Ill Typhoid Fear Grounds Giants

Gus Mancuso star catcher for the New York Giants is ill at his Houston home with suspected typhoid fever. He has been confined for nearly a week with high fevers. Doctors plan another blood test in days to confirm the diagnosis, a setback noted for the pennant race. Teammate Charlie Dresser also remains hospitalized after an eight week siege of typhoid.

Houston Lexus Gus Mancuso New York Giants Mancugo Giants FE. M. Armstrong Tugo Charlie Dresser

Tennis Icons Vines and Tilden Duel in Los Angeles

Ellsworth Vines and Bill Tilden, famed rivals, are set for a pro tennis date in Los Angeles. The pairing and court action are under dispute amid a cited court decision involving a collision case, with Frank L. Albright seeking damages from an automobile incident connected to the players.

Los Angeles Fen Ellsworth Vines Bill Tilden Tos Angeles Vines Parnings Frank L. Albright toOlang Tene Jnis al Vier Wayne Thn Srg Aesey Frank

Goodwin and Stark in Florida Finals

In St Augustine Florida February strong contenders Tommy Goodwin of Monticello and Bil Stark of Gainesville meet in a match for the municipal club champions title. The winner earns the Walter J Travis cup, which requires three victories to claim permanent possession. Stark advanced past early rounds while Goodwin emerged as the favorite in a tight field and now seeks the cup in a decisive final.

San Augustine Fia Tommy Goodwin Mon Bil Stark Gaines Ville Walter J Critey Goodwin Stark Lange Telaned Growehwin Bimirs

Police Raid Knocks Out Dallas Bookies in Horserace Betting

Dallas and county officers swept illegal horserace betting offices across Texas cities. About 48 men were arrested and bonded at $1000 each. Raids targeted bookies using teletype and telephone networks to relay race results from Kansas City and other tracks. Dozens of operators freed after questioning. In Dallas Oak Lawn patrons clustered around returns boards as officers moved to seize assets.

Dallas Texas Ming Houston Galveston Hialeah New Orleans Kansas City Wild & Racing Oak Lawn

Fight Results Mixed Across Cities and Nations in Dense Card

A lengthy results roundup lists numerous bouts across cities including Chicago New York Detroit Duluth and Windsor with names such as Saczie Puraa Petey Neves and Lin Saura among many others. The chaotic OCR yields a sprawling card with outpoints knocks and claims across venues and countries reflecting a busy but unclear fight slate.

Cridar Rapids Eitenry Hoskiee Chicago Saczie Puraa Hanapolis New York Cony Canxureri Uli Cleto Licatelli Italy Petey Neves Brooklyne Mateo Pete Enrese Benokis Lin Saura New Kate Tae Tanita Minne Chet Lay Cromer Ik Tron Mountain Mich Gale Jon Duluth Runh Lesie Clawe Wis Jack Meme Préctor Luddensi Tava Ostrov Csrdesa Ruille Dearborn Bobby Feibanm Momtreal Ernie Msi Lan Gere! van der Hest Saat Bed Toremy Pitenta Windsor Ont Merwen Toledo Knonk- Samviy Deta Detroit Reg Cavan Tetra Aut Pointe Vor Wiss Gale Thren ‘Biker Mien Fackia “Sheemian Turpsin George Salka Wannorte

Rule changes eyed at football coaches meeting

New York Feb 3 Football coaches meeting chaired by Lak Little of Columbia reviewed five major rule propositions. Aimed to loosen forward pass rules near the goal and reset plays after incomplete passes, with several reforms likely to pass while others face committee opposition.

New York Lak Little Columbia American Football Coaches Association Foday Ory Atlanta Pias

Pro Gridders Invade Texas

Memphis Tigers star B A Gadman left Memphis for Dallas to help organize a professional football team. The Commercial Appeal notes a definite formation of the American Professional Football League within 30 days. Entries from Oklahoma City Tulsa Fort Worth Louisville Charlotte and Memphis are expected, with Charlotte as a potential eastern headquarters.

Memphis Tenn B.A. Gadman Memphis Tigers Dallas Oklahoma City Tulsa Fort Worth Louisville Charlotte

Bonura leads New Orleans squad in Port Arthur win

Zeke Bonura sparked a 50 40 32 junior high matchup in Port Arthur as New Orleans team depth carried him to a 22 point night. Joined by Johnny Quilliber Mel Olt and other pro players the Bonura squad displayed smooth passing that overwhelmed the Firestone High squad.

Zeke Bonura Cage Port Arthur Texas Zeke Bonyra New Orleans Stantruca Firestone High Spords Bonura Johnny Quilliberol Cleveland Indians Mel Olt New York Giants

Bears to meet all star team in San Francisco

Chicago Bears will play an all star team in San Francisco on Sunday February 11. The game is promoted as a showcase event for football fans. Los Angeles report outlines plans and expectations for the matchup.

Bears Los Angeles Chicago Bears San Francisco Raj Tere

College Cagers Reach Wide Range of Results Across 1960s Era

A dense, OCR style list shows college basketball results with numerous team names and scores, including Catholic U, Emory and Henry, Wake Forest, St. Vincent, Washington and Lee, Marietta, Capital, Defiance, Berea, Kentucky schools, and many others. The fragment preserves many player and school mentions, with scattered scores such as 41, 42, 34, and 72, reflecting a broad roundup of games and outcomes.

Wydestne St Vincent Ik Feman Preshivtécan Calles Houm

Porkers Lose Star Gridders Arkansas Freshmen Ineligible

Fayetteville Ark Feb 3 Because of law grades two at Arkansas university finest fall back prospects for next season were declared ineligible today They were the Corratta brothers Albert and Yeo of Fort Smith Albert 2 freshman weighs 160 pounds rated as one of the greatest potential fullbacks The brother Leo is a 187 pound sophomore The lettered in the season recently closed and because of his punting was being dreomed to replace Tom Murphy at Southwest quarter back Despite the loss the Arkansas squad for the coming season promises to be exceptionally strong Most of last season s lettermen are expected back and the only important position to fill is Murphy s

Fayetteville Ark Arkansas University Corratta Brothers Albert Yeo Fort Smith Fred Unomaen Leo Tom

Juniors Feliz and Hernandez power Sons of America to stay undefeated

Feliz and Hernandez led the Sons of America to a 37 to 11 victory over Italian-Americans in Friday junior basketball league action at City T raurt. Sacred Heart won its second straight by routing Risjeeside Kats 18 to 1 in the first of two at Sacred tWeart court. Other games featured San Fer Banco Cardinals overwhelming Gomvaer telat Recorders 14 to 4 and a flood of player names and stats across multiple matchups.

J. Feliz Hernandez Sons’ of America T" Raurt Sacred Hearh Ris Jeeside Kats Sacred tWeart Iourt San Fer Banco Cardinals Gomvaer Telat Recorders Hernandee Santa Fa Acosta Villa Chare Valians Cerain Sietinn Lurzana Filoxo Gatalini Granate Afflel Senmlett Mamenil Basineil Anderson Morates Gonanin Far Fastila Lower Arrevalos Carrols Tare Valde San Fernando J. Y Wartiney Castilla Widwarrh Garsia Switzer Grnaeles Trevino

Cox on edge at Agua Caliente final round duel

Wilfred Hiram Cox faced a dramatic final stretch at Agua Caliente as he trailed Bravkini Georess Nonal with 18 holes left. Cox shot 70 in the final round, finished tied for eighth, lost in a playoff for first with Donny Golden. The event offered $10,000 first prize and $4,000 more in pay.

Agua Caliente Mex Wilfred Hiram Cox Agua Galiente Brvakini Georess Cox Jew MD Presser Omate Donnny Golden George Vor Elin Phlie Hunter Culver City Gulif Tenter Qin Dutra Baja California Paul Runyan Latfean Stanley Kertes Los Angeles Thetys

Physical Culture School Opens In Town Hall

The Physical Culture school, managed by Ralph W. Hammonds, opens at Crockett and Losnya streets occupying the entire second floor of the chamber of commerce building. Hours are 7 am to 3 pm daily. Programs include reducing, strength building, health classes, wrestling, boxing, self defense, tap and acrobatic dancing. A solarium is planned on the roof.

Ld Chamber of Commerce Crockett and Losnya Ralph W. Hammonds Wirstley Raol

YMCA Cage League Opens Eliminations

The YMCA Cage League starts eliminations to determine a city series playoff entrant. The Junior Triangles have qualified for the playoff as first-half winners, while the second representative will come from the eliminations. The winner faces the Junior Triangles for a Dallas tournament spot.

YMCA Cage League Aleusvérs Ur Wie FM. U AL Hass Ket Baldeague Orate Dallas

Erratic Race Results With Sparse City Notes

Fragmented OCR yields scattered times and names such as Boston 38:10 and Schenectady references. Mentions of individuals like Landes and Landes with unclear events appear amid stray phrases. A filler classified ad note about selling unused items interrupts the fragments.

Ihn Anserlater St. Liels Jim Landes Gus Boston Lawlytnn Ron Robert France Schenectady Gabker Schenectads Kateman Columbus Ohio

Fifteen Nations Remain In 34 Davis Cup Fight

The 14 remaining nations were drawn for the Davis Cup, with the United States to face Canada in the North American zone. Mexico meets Brazil. Czechoslovakia, New Zealand, Wales, South Africa, and others compete in Europe. The draw was held in London with Sir Samuel Hoare presiding, and key deadlines set for May 20 and June 12 for round completions and the inter-territ final in Vienna.

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