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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1932
Page
17
A column argues for reviving the Texas Open while courting a worthwhile amateur tournament. It weighs fan attention, player behavior, and the costs of keeping spectators from distracting stars. The piece questions enforcement of rules on conversations and autographs, stressing the clash between publicity and sport.
A large number of Behreiner institute cadets met to organize a golfers association at the institute. The group aims to permit competition with Fort Worth meet participation and to form a junior college athletic association. Cadet golfers will practice at Kerrville Country Club.
June Clemens, eleven, shines as a swimming prospect at the San Antonio Country Club pool and Wood-Jowninky event, earning coach Jack Triar’s praise. Her open water and pool performances this summer build a strong case for Olympic potential, with a club trophy anticipated for her improving times. She is the daughter of Mrs. Eleanor Clemens.
Whitney of San Antonio threatens holdout over salary and unsigned contract. Watt, another San Antonio native on the Phillies roster, seeks a minor adjustment and also contends for a holdout. Gargrove, from San Antonio, signed a tryout contract. Whitney expects a resolution before spring training.
The national open golf championship entry deadline is May 17 with play at Salisbury Country Club. Lang Talmud notes the event runs June 24 to 26. The national amateur entries are due April 26 with regional qualifying rounds beginning May 15.
Fort Sam H Mansio basketball scene features two Friday night games at 7 PM. Second Medical Regiment meets Special Groups while Ninth Infantry faces Twenty third Infantry in a key cross-division clash. Trammel led Ninth Infantry with 12 points as Fifteenth Field Artillery beat the Ninth 47 to 24 in a Wednesday gym game. McGhin and Towey scored six each for the losers.
The Bora County dinier Atheci Indyte met Wednesday at St. Antinisss college with entrants from St. Mierye St. Ans Antonia and Wainy St. Gerard's and St. Ane thony's. A pentstilim and ls bugs were ratted at the meeting and it was decided to use the class system making ingues Irsgues 4 H and C. The optima date will be Wednesday February 24 with the schedule to be Aeasted before isnt. The league will be continued through the theen meager sports football baseball and basketball in the Titus A TARRERS S. ENDIANS.
Captain Werner Zahn, German bob sleigh champion, describes a severe crash during a zigzag Olympic run and his resolve to return to competition. He notes personal risk, past accidents, and pride in Germany's Olympic team, while acknowledging the injury’s impact. He emphasizes team spirit and readiness to rejoin the German delegation at the ceremony.
A fragmentary roundup shows West Texas games with Texas, Maryland, and North Carolina State among teams accounting for notable scores. Players like Jaques and Pardue appear in varied lineups as leagues list tight finishes and overtime moments across campuses including Loyola, Wake Forest, and Army.
Promoters announced a four round match between Levinsky and Dempsey on February 18 at Webruary 18. Levinsky to receive pay for a 12 minute contest with former mansion. Mrs Lenn Lee, King's silver manager, and General Sobbs, Dempsey handler, signed the recruit last night.
A garbled rely on a high school team notes a crucial upcoming game. Coach Manila eyes renewed lineup with Sidney Lanier as defending champion hope. The piece references players and substitutions as a test lineup for Friday night and mentions Angles and Thonkers in recent results.
Fragmented OCR text describes a high school basketball game with misread names and garbled details. It references a late rally, a notable player, and a defensive struggle, but the exact teams, scores, and venue are unclear due to transcription errors.
The Pittsburghers completed the sale of Courge Grant tl Hiner to the Reds. The deal shifts a key college area standout to the national scene, with East and West Coast connections cited as context. Local high school players from Andora and Grovertown feature in regional games amid the transition.
A quirky tale explains that sisters wagered a man in a dice game with a roommate named Harry. The piece critiques harsh shaving practices and promotes Gillette blades as a painless alternative, urging readers to switch to smoother daily shaving without pulling.
A rocky start and a 3000 strong crowd greet the opening of the Winter Olympics at Lake Placid with 37 nations marching in alphabetical order led by Austria and the United States. Spectators dress in colorful costumes as athletes parade the 400 meter skating surface while weather adds to the wintry mood.
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