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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1932

Page

5

Runners Up Admitted To City Basketball Title Playoff

The San Antonio basketball commission will admit runners up from seven leagues to the city title playoff starting February 2, while eliminating some second place teams. Replacements may occur if duplications arise, and additional leagues were added to the field. The tournament runs March 11 and 12 with an eight day playoff window starting February 20. A further meeting is planned next Thursday.

Nnty Etarthie Ight Diya San Antonio Basketball Commission M. R. Gillaard Ite Lnte Kelly Birla Brooks Field Teagues Y' Bevion Bart Sam Houston Tayoff da Hy Ln Shoolis Hicks

Squadron 67 Rally Seals 29 19 Victory in Randolph League

Squadron 67 edged Squadron 46 29 to 19 in Randolph Ficoll league action Friday night. Key scorers included Christy with 11 and Walters 3 for Squadron 67, while Squadron 46 top scorers were Wigh 10 and Wileson 1.

Engeta Christy Walters Farwarda Glank Lewla Ataraholl Renrda Twigh Wileson Grank Brigham and Hower Suha Alien Lackey Johns Drager Teferee Callmark Oompire Aughes Booth

Parachute Jumps Highlight Miss Daniels Exhibition

Miss Daniels and instructor Billy Bomar prepare for flight demonstrations at the Gin Alamo fire port on Saturday evening. They will perform jumps wing walking and dances of death weather permitting, with a timed jump by Miss Daniels against time and a 250 foot altitude record of one minute two seconds.

Wariels Gin Alamo Fire Port Billy Bomar Alisy Daniels Sia Daniels Miss Daniels Jong

Autos Race Sunday at Exposition Track

Fatapeta offers a neat program for Exposition track Sunday afternoon. The 25 mile Glenweenitker race tests distance and endurance to decide the winner. Local fans prefer long distance events with ample speed, creating a thrilling Speedway program.

Fatapeta

Women Golfers Tie In Weekly Tourney At Wil Tow Springs

Gladys Whitney shared first place with Mramu at Wil Tow Springs in the San Antonio Ladies Golf Association weekly tourney. The Zakawormen are set to compete at Alamo Golf Club next Friday at 10.00 a.m. Mrs G B Abney is listed as Derealdent.

Meaning of Cecilia and a remarkable armless driver

The article explains the origin of the name Cecilia from Latin meaning blind serpent and describes Turner, an armless horse trainer and driver from Wilmington, who competes in racing, manages tasks, and handles money despite his disability. It notes his work with Mr. Lew Walkes and his self-sufficiency. It mentions a past incident with a mowing machine and a request to write to Mr. Ripley for questions about Believe It or Not cartoons.

Lew Walkes Wilmington Turner Ripley

Jackrabb Cubs to Face Yellow Jackets at St Anthony Court

San Stare Baptist academy Cubs travel to San Antonio to meet undefeated hs Yellowjackets on the St Anthony's college court at 740 Saturday night in a Southwest Texan Academic federation game. Jackers lead the league with no defeats. guard Stanley returns after over a month out, boosting the squad, coach Edward J. Lurns announced.

San Baptist Academy Cubs San Antonio Hs Yellowjackets St. Anthony's College Court Texan Academic Federation Jackers Stanley Edward J- Lurns

Parish League Announces Changes in Charity Game Participants

A Parish league charity event outlines team changes with St Patrick’s withdrawal from the Danish League causing eligibility shifts. St Mary’s Joe Chriatti and St Ann’s F Dwyer join Athletic, while the Cardinals stay same. Teams practice Friday at Woodnut lake court. Sunday game at 8 o’clock with George O’Brien and Dick Harn officiating. Potebernick’s donates the ball auctioned after the game. Father Valenta oversees athletic arrangements.

St. Patrick's Joe Qhriatti St. Mary's F. Dwyer St. Ann's Hig Cardinals Woodinut Lake Court George O'Brien Dick Harn W. HL Minz Potebernick's Esc Kennedy St. Wary's Aod Father Valenta Athleti

Zech Wins Bayshores Women’s Golf Championship Again

Mrs Lillian Zech of Chicago defeated Dr Y I Sternett of Dutchman Kan to win the Bayshores women’s golf championship in Miami Beach Florida. The final round ended Friday with Zech clinching the title for the second time in three years as the event completed over 26 holes.

Zeci Colf Miami Beach Fla Lillian Zech Chicago YI. D. Sternett Dutchinson Kan Bayshores

Grimes Signs Cubs Contract for League Raise

Grimes receives a salary boost after signing with the Chicago Cubs. Club officials announced the agreement noting Grimes was a top earner last season with the Cardinals and reportedly secured a raise over his 1991 stipend.

Grimes CUB Chigao Avnaturas Cubs Cardinals

IOWA BOARD PASSES ON FOOTBALL COACH

Iowa City February reports say members of the Iowa university athletic board were set to choose a head football coach after interviews with six candidates. H. Tauer stated a meeting would be held to consider proposals and likely negotiate with a chosen man. Candidates including Madison Bell and Texas A A M coach were seen in talks, with salary not a major factor cited.

Iowa City Tory Iowa University Wal de H. E H. Tauer Alletcg Afadison Bell Jean Texas ‘A Briday Hae Ealarz

Notre Dame Coach Anderson to teach at Texas coaching school

Huck Anderson, Notre Dame football coach, will be one of the instructors at the annual coaching school at Texas Tech from July 18 to 29. The event will feature Anderson teaching the Notre Dame system and will also include another coach, Lerch, to provide instruction in modern football methods.

Ludbugk Texas Huck’ Anderson Notre Dame Texas Tech Anderson Lerch Metricrion Woerner Aggiem

Primo Hitts German in Ring Injury Strike

Berlin boxing card ends early after German heavyweight Tarnest Gnehring suffers an impure ankle injury while facing Primo Carnera. Carnera dominates, landing knockouts as the bout ends with German unable to continue, causing a fifth round withdrawal.

Berlin Gnehring Prima Carnera Malian Mitch Guebring Carnera Cvewt Trine

Wedding bells ring for famous golfers

New Britain Conn November wedding notes Miss B Marvin Bennet a member of the American women's golf team which invaded England in 1930 and Eugene V Tomang runner up to Bobby Jones in the 1930 national amateur golf championship will be married there today George D Lacklaer of Pittsburgh will be best man

New Britain Conn Marvin Bennet England Eugene V. Tomang Bobbiy Jones Geore D.lacklaer Pittsburgh

Array of Champs in Millrose Meet at Madison Square

A dazzling array of champions will compete at Madison Square Garden in a silver age track event. National A A U Canadian and British Empire entrants, plus collegiate runners, will fill the card on Thursday night.

Millrose New York Cinsi Maison Lyncs Silve Fersa Mills Roxe A. A. Thu National A.A. U Canalian British Empire Collebate Ies

Baylor Bruins Tighten Grip On Pinnacle

Baylor Bears dominated Arkansas 84 to 28 as they tightened their Southwest Conference lead in Waco. The win, fueled by 18 of 21 free throws, boosted Baylor toward the conference crown while Arkansas sought revenge in tonight’s rematch.

Waco Veras Baylor Bears Bruins Bentha University of Arkansas Lhey Baylor Fenda Sesvetteee Bymsflein Wella Burpolt Deseo

Fort Sam Soccer League crowns final day clashes

The Fort Sam Soccer League wraps with Fort Sam teams closing strong. Iragué leading Second Med Regiment clashes with the Nurngh Infantry at 1:90, followed by Unie Lata trs and the Twelth Field Artillery at 30 o'clock. An exhibition against Germania cult of Mexican Soccer Association is set for Van Daple on Sunday.

Fort Sam's Soccer League Pha Fort Sam Ines Pridho Iragué Medegiment Nurgh Infantry Pace Shih Unie Lata Trs Twelth Field Artillery Rinth Trinlley Ennihination Germania Cult of Me Mexican Soccer Association van Daple Anan

Charlie Rogers Plans Three Mystery Pictures In Hollywood

Column notes Charlie Rogers will produce three mystery films for major studios. First is 70,000 Wilierses, then Lis football mystery and Wax Museum a thriller with aging characters. Studio bids flow, rights to Motton of the Son secured by Fenty Ry Symons. distribution details pending. Other items cover theater guests, travel plans, and snapshots from Hollywood.

Louella Medoa Celare Charles Rk. Rogers Olintho Contant Pitzsiomons Lis Accond Charles Helden Fenty Ry Symons

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