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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1934
Page
14
Cubs weigh Hack wrist risk amid contract delay
Chicago officials focus on Stan Hack as wrist healing doubts linger after a fractured right wrist kept him from showing fitness for 1934. Managers and club executives monitor his work potential while Babe Herman’s signing pace remains steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Cub
Babe Herman
Stan Hack
Ifack
Charlie Grimm
Wonder
TaRoy Parmoee
Hack
Commercial Duntah Field's Fiera to defend second place
This week the Commercial basketball league leaders seek to hold second as Duntah Field's Fiera faces International on Tuesday night and Kaufman on Thursday. Captain Cholly Pim leads a late-race charge with hot form while Magnolia Madloilers clash Bell quintet at Brackenridge High School gym Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duntah Field
Fiera
Magnolia Madloilers
Brackenridge High School
City Majors Meet Hawks on Lae Woodlawn Lake Court
City Majors Krohect's Schooners seek to cinch the second half and league title as they face the Texas Chiropractic College Hawks at Lae Woodlawn Lake Court. The game opens a triple header with City Water League action and a Minor league tilt to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krohect
Texas Chiropractic
College Hawks
Woodlawn Lake
Wits City Water League
Pingving
A. Olris
St. John's Lutherans
Sons of America
Jack House
Parish Teams In Title Game In Weekend Championship
The Parish Basketball league reaches a climax next Sunday afternoon with St Mary's Crusaders meeting St Patrick's Shamrocks for the league championship after St Marys defeated Sacred Heart Avex last Sunday. The winner advances to a city playoff later this month. A second game may be scheduled for Saturday if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Mary's Crusaders
Sacred Heart Avex
St. Patrica's Shamrocks
Golig Tate
Government Sues Dwyer Turfman Over Tax Bill
Federal income tax claim filed in Miami against William YW Dyer stockholder of Gables Racing and Tropical Park operators. The suit seeks 4,256,022.78 plus penalties and interest for nine years tied to liquor and other businesses. Names and exact figures partially garbled in OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwyer
Miami
Fin
William YW
Bhi
Dyer
Cit
The
Gables Racing Association
Tropical Park
Dreuit
Truce Signed Amid Tense High School Basketball Series
A secret meeting at the M C A on Monday calmed a brewing clash between Brackenridge and Jefferson players after fierce words and a near confrontation. James Voss and Carl Dietzel reportedly cleared tensions and pledged no further incidents as the series resumes with Lanier at Brackenridge and Jefferson facing Terhi, next on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.C. A
James Voss
Tall
Brackenridge
Jefferson
Areting
Dietzel
Voss
Jefferson Gym
Lanier
Terhi
Army League Showdown Highlights Gilland Scoring Spree
Gilland alone tallies 19 of 49 for Twenty third Infantry as they crush Blast Troops 49 to 20 in Army league action at Fort Sam Houston. Randolph field Ramblers vs Artillery quintet slated for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. lineups feature L Marshall and several named players in a chaotic readout from the game notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilland
Twenty-third Infantry
Randolph Field Ramblers
Fort Sam Houston
Hardin
L. Marshall
Marshall
Stribling quits fight game to enter lumber business in Charleston
Stribling, famed Georgia heavyweight and former manager of W. L. Young, announced retirement from boxing to switch to lumber work in Charleston. Prominent fighters including Jimmy Maloney, Clyde Chastain, and Baby Stribling were among those released by Stribling, with Gov. Stribling’s era ending as he shifts careers. ATHENS HIGH SCHOOL Hornets defeat all star team 29 to 4 in Dallas prep game preceding A and M and SMU contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elder Stribling
Macon
W. L. Ips
Stribling
Faler
W. L. Young
Georgia
Charleston
C. Birlbling
Evening News
Vostec
Jimmy Maloney
Clyde Chastain
Baby Stri
Welterwright
Ehier
Athens
Dallas
Athfis High School
Texas
Monroe Fights Duvernay in Elks Ring Tuesday
The Elks fight card headlines Tommy Monroe versus Owen Duvernay for the local title with a seven bout lineup. Notable clashes include Monrore, Duvernay, plus other four and eight round bouts. Fans anticipate high betting, with Duvernay the New Orleans standout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Duvernay
Elks Ring
Tommy Monroe
Gwen Divernay
Aloe Monitana
Jimmy la Coume
Heving Perez
Mike Marefinex
Alfonso Elizondo
Frank Kecamilla
Vonnes
Nias
San Antonio
Figit
Elks
Walkathon
Owen Duvernay
New Orleans
Morris Eagleson
Professor" Baguez
K. G. Grom
Tigal
Harlingen
Fagleson
Hi Liter
el Paso
Ruth Heads South as Babe Ruth Plans Florida Roll
New York reports the baseball icon George Herman Ruth, crusty but hopeful, to leave his room after weeks of confinement to shop for clothes and handle private matters before his Florida trip. He marks his fortieth birthday tomorrow but declines discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Herman Ruth
Florida
Giants Manager Plans Ruth Replacement on Radio Show
New York Giants manager Bill Terry announced plans to replace Babe Ruth on a boys radio program starting February 14 due to Ruth illness and his inability to complete his part. Ruth had a 1934 contract with the Yankees worth $95,000 with four renewal years option. the option reportedly will not be renewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bill Terry
Chante Pio
New York Giants
Babe Ruth
Ruth
Yankees
City Cage Playoff Meeting Set For Thursday
City officials announce a playoff meeting Thursday at 6 15 pm in Dr Jacobus office in the Bicks building to finalize arrangements for the city championship basketball game and determine final player eligibility and participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menor Lesgies
Dr. Jacobus
Bicks
Sparks to Try for Old Top Banking Title in Texas
Sparks challenges Texas banking heavyweight status as he faces Cowboy Luthal at Walkat hon arena Wednesday night. The card features Eddie Elwea, Paul Murdock, Gina Wile, and Paul Hapter, with bouts including a main event best two of three falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Sonnenberg
al Spirks
Denver Dearers
Texas
Sonnenberg
Luthal
Kash
Port Worth Ay
Sparks
Walkathon Arena
Lutitnl
San Antonio
Jack League
Firemas
Srewcomeer
Eddie Elwea
Avanti
Matater
Gina Wile
Paul Hapter
Shree
Unie Smit
Unarmed Officers and Global Police Mystique
The piece discusses police forces worldwide using high powered guns and concealed weapons, noting London’s contrast with larger cities and the mythic Hobble group. It also references photographer Nicephore-Niepès and early photography, plus a note about tomorrow’s cartoon feature "Clashes Magic" with a request for letters to the editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mont Jarke
London
Cunningham in Another Win at Seton Hall Games
Glenn Cunningham, famed Kansas sprinter, won the one hundred third regiment armory meet in Newark. He set a 1 minute 57 second mark in the special half mile at the eighth annual Seton Hall games, and eyed Princeton foe Benthen for upcoming New York A C and Boston A A meets as a chance to face him. Siegel tied the world record in the 60 yard dash, with Emmett Toppino placing well for New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. Jy
Glenn CunNingham
Kansas
Dill Borthren
Prince
To's
Boston
Benthen
New York
Princeton
Benthron
Frank Nordell
New York University
Dean Woolfley
Boston A. A
Joe Chapman
Nowak A. C
Sunninghan
Milt Savidier
A. C
Ed Stege
A. G
Siegel
Emmett Toppino
Mew
Navy Man to Coach Middies at Annapolis
Annapolis Md Feb 6 Naval Academy authorities announced the selection of Thomas Hamilton as head football coach at the Naval Academy with Rip Miller remaining as civilian coach. Hamilton, quarterback on the 1926 middle team and a ten year assistant at his alma mater after 1927 graduation, will coach the backs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
West Point
Naval Academy
Lint
Thomas Hamilton
Asmapolis
Rip" Miller
Hampton
Ms Alma Mater
De Oro 71 Defeats Cochran in Grand Old Man's Victory
De Oro, a veteran 71, draws crowd ovation by defeating Welker Cochran 40 to 19 in the opening round of the billiards championship. The crowd rises as De Oro, a storied Cuban star, seals the win with a final carom. The match marks a dramatic moment in a long career dating to 1887.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlo New You
Alfreio de Oro
Bil'iards
Welker Cochfin
San Francisco
As de Oro
Lirgety Sa
Cbeatson
Pavorad
Arthur Thurnsblad
Chicago
Johnny Leyton
Sedalia
Kinney Mat- Mama
Allen Ial
Avett Kleckhofers
Tit Denton
Kansas City
Otte Relaelt
Philadelphia
County Fives in 3 Tussles
Edison Beas and Alamo Heights Mules meet Tuesday night in Woodlawn Gym as the second game of a triple header in the county high series. The Bears lead 1 0 in the series after a close first meeting. the Mules seek to level the series despite Alamo Heights' mid term losses. Leading Harlandale meets South San Antonio in the opener. Hot Wells visits Sarcoarsel in the third game. Somerset struggles with a small squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison Beas
Alamo Heights
Hot Wells
Saroarsel
Somerset
Phone All-Stars Triumph Over Oiler Quint in Close Game
The Yeleptunite AN-Stars edged Conoco Oilers 95 to 10 23 in a tight Monday night setback. Baldwin led the losers with 16 points while Pickens and Means combined for 1 point. Lineups included Telenhong Maane Pickens Web Piggee Kell Baldwin and others as officials listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeleptunite An-Stars
Sind
Conoco Oilers
Pickens
Means
Cash
All Stars
Baldwin
Telenhong
CH. Maane
Picksens
Web
Piggee
Rabanne Uygua Conoeses
Wallam” Opnert
Oniwards
Béferline
Kell
Andrews
Referes
Tear
Imer
Sporer
Maureen Orcutt Leads Miami Biltmore Qualifiers
Maureen Orcutt of Englewood New Jersey set a new course record with a 79 in the Miami Biltmore women's golf qualifier. She led a field of two, four strokes clear of Helen Hicks former national champion from Hewlett, as the championship event unfolds on a 640 yard course at Coral Gables Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maureen Orcuit
Coral Gables
Fla
Maureen Orcutt
Engir Wood
N. J
Miami Biltmore
Orcutt
Anglewood
Helen Hicks
Hewlett, Lee
Sacred Heart and San Fernando Win in Gloomy Gym Match
Sacred Heart defeated Guadaltepe 23 to 2 while San Fernando beat St. Marys 10 to 6 in a Pavyochint Basket Ball Teague game at Central gym. Sacred Heart led by Marrata 7 and Trevlin 41 score contributions. San Fernando’s roster featured players including Aline and Facamilla with Stipa Col and Robinson among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart
San Fernando
Victors
Erect Heart Heat
Guadaltepe
San Fernandes
St. Mary's
Hineuns
Marrata
Diicos
Tami Duews
Lonegabereer
Warséck
Robinson
St. Mages
Fecel
Mn Weet
Sehatee
Metforkey Schott
Carnera Leaves for Bankruptcy Hearing in New York
Primo Carnera heavyweight champion departed via liner for New York to attend a bankruptcy hearing. He plans to return soon to resume training for his title bout with Tammy Loughran on February 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnera
Miame
Fin
Primo Carnera
Warle
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