Rookie Letters From Batting Pros Make Spring Laughs
A column sheds light on letters from rookie players collected by Guy Airey. The amateur notes mix humor and ambition, revealing hopes, missteps, and method as young athletes seek their moment.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1935
Page
17
Edith Cross-Jensen Leaves Tennis Career
In a candid report from San Francisco dated February 6, Edith Cross-Jensen retires from tennis after a long career highlighted by strong performances on the Wightman Cup team. The feature notes her health and a final value of $992 tied to a matron cathe of a prize, with references to California and rivals including Christina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Cross-Jensen
Sanyprancisco
Tayllye
Tajvey
Earth Crossdense
California
Janke Wormah Vemnig Maver
Premkey
Sivas
Christina
Fight Results by the Associated Press article note
Disjointed boxing results list fighters including Lou Brouillard and Johnny Hines with scattered scores and weights. The garbled OCR shows references to Indah Joe Rivers, Howey Meldoy, and Sutpala with unclear bout details and affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Tress
Lox Angeles
Lou Brouillard
Fogler
Atooyed Indah
Joe Rivers
Howey Meldoy
Sutpala
Johnny Hines
An Fale Ltda Reatbioen
Ork
Gunpointe Ia Miers
Oe Molnan Fons
Fuchs May Fast Track Braves Sale Rumors In Boston
New York reports Judge Bil Fuchs discussed plans to boost Braves funds by selling tickets for a season start in mid April. Talks center on potential bona fide offers from Joe Chattar Nich and Leo Dandurand, with implications for the National League and Boston franchise stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis J. Walsh
New York
Bil Fuchs
Ue Bestan Braves Javpery
Natonal Leaguas
Jusk
Ord
National League
Braves
Joe Chattarnich
Leo Dandurand
Cattarnich
Dandurand
Dominion
Boskbhil
Ley
Jugce Fuchs Himsell
Iin
Wally Berger
Dutch Brinitt
Boston
Berger
Brandt
Fuchs Bank
Postal Shoot Team Picked for National Rifle Matches
A. R. Magtly presided as Lib tty Puto and Rifle casmal led the postal team selection on the indoor range at Company A. The group heads to RA headquarters for comparison starts next Tuesday night. Three shooters posted perfect prone scores: G. B. Scott, Mry Te Barnatt, and D. B. Alkire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Magtly
National Rifle Asses
Company A
Nda Intangey
G. B. Scott
Mry
Te. Po Barnatt
L. P.“Barnlett
D. B. Alkire
Ava Dom
Alkirg
Baer Keeps Title With New Boxing Rule Twist
New York athletic commission, after a long session, amended a 15 round rule to allow a heavyweight champion to fight shorter bouts if the title is not at stake. The changes aimed to enable Baer to box exhibitions while preserving the title and require champions defend every six months. The commission also granted permission for Dempsey refereeing assignments and outlined plans for the Ambers-Sammy Fuller match winner to be the top contender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Athletic Commission
Mex Baer
Lan
New York State Athletic Commission
John J. Phelan
Bill Brown
Phelan
Baer
Jack Dempsey
Althor
Dempsey
Tate
Ifs
Barry Ross
Barney
Bugege
Talen
Wiltse Seeks Opening Pitch for Mission Season
Hal Wille Wiltse asks to pitch the San Antonio Missions opening game. He says he is ready and writes from his Central Texas home while training and working at the Alanto Downs meeting. Wiltse requested the spot from Manager Yank Severeid after beating Galveston last season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Wille
San Antonio
Dallas Bookie Shops Raided Twice in Minutes
City detectives raided a downtown handbooking office twice within minutes in Dallas on February 1. Eight arrests were made in each raid, totaling 25 patrons. Three men paid $10 fines. The first raid led to the arrest of women. fifteen minutes later five men and another person were rounded up. A large assortment of racing paraphernalia and related items were seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Girl Goalers Lose Big To Sextet In Tuesday Night Action
In Ine fessure at Woodlaws lake vea, San Antonio's KABC Radloettes fell 44-10-24 to Austin's Sextet. Barbera's team beat St Gerard's 43 to 13 in the other game. Leading scorers were Skages of Austin with 20 and Lyle of Barbera's with 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Kabc Radloettes
Austin Ice Company
Woodlaws Lake
Babera’s
St Gerard’s
Skages
Austin
Lyle
Barbera’s
Shi A At
Baney
Covikzhon
Trumper
Ficom
Werstlandt
Hennig
Ruzzel
Burker
Stevens Sherman
Andne
Woods
Wile
Former Navy Star Hamilton Coaches Avospolis Football
A year ago Thomas J. Hamilton, once a Navy standout, became head coach at Avospolis. The item notes three years ago Genn Venaka won at Millrose and mentions a $21.2 fastest time indoors the past five years, with other named athletes in a brief sports feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presa
Thomas J. Hamilton
Navy
Enzarense
Avospolis
Genn Venaka
Vnila
Millrose i. A. Npeah
Diahama Aver
Faas Iene Nore
Genian Ith
Duane Katine Champional
Wtiton Sausre Ganlan
Heights Stays In Title Race In County Basketball
The Heights Mules keep a mathematical shot at the Bexar County league crown after a win over Somerset in Laurel Heights gym. Harlandale leads. Heights must win and Harlandale lose. Garden clash follows between South San Antonio and Alamo Heights next Thursday with lineup details listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiimo Heights
Inestey
South San Antonio
Alamo Heights
County League Garden
Laurel Heights
Somerset
Rathburn
McCarter
Wentworth
AL Garcia
Totaks Alama
A. Gonzales
Sunday Schools and League Tilt Wrap Prospect Hill Clinch Win
Prospect Hill Methodists edged Trinity Baptists in a close Sunday School and Senior Basketball night at the YMCA. The week features Wednesday action and next week’s class matchup with outlook Thursday night as teams lineup for the league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect Hill Methodists
Trinity Baptists
Prospect Hill
Travis
Baptist Temple
Prospect Milt Methodists
Schoed Boards
Hoh Trinity
Hawanh
Dawsun
Seu
Los Angeles boxing card produces upset dominated by Lopez
Pelon Lopez toppled Tully Barnett in a quick slugfest on promoter Francis-Combigham's Walkathon arena show. Ventura Arana from Mexico routed Howard Beatt, while Wild Bill McDowell won a special event. Frankie Escamilo edged El Cubanita in a weekly duel as Brannon and Young ran the card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silaw Pelon Lopez
Lopez
Harnett
Pelan
Agai
Bert Brandon
Arana
Ventura Arana
Waling
Mexico
D. P
Howard Beatt
Texas
Scott
Arhna
Scotts
Wiler
Wilder
Scot
Bill McDowel
Weal
Bias Alverez
Bill
Ieagie
Elias
Frankie Escamilo
EL Qubanita
Hert Brannon
Terry Young
Twelve Teams Compete Amid Rowdy Bakersfield Tourney
Local action reports twelve teams in a lively tourney amid foggy entries and enthusiastic crowds. Highlights include Rechter's Bakery finishing a close second and standout performances by Bl Biehter and Tyran AS while Knights and Columba teams charm fans with quiz-like events and athletic exploits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afton
Tsuag
Genan So
Biehter
GO Wiehter
Sy Tyran
Wrestling Card Promotes Reilly Lever in Major Matches
Wrestling program announces Pat Reilly of Seattle at 203 pounds facing Dick Lever of Nashville at 212 in a three fall bout. Margitt Westenberg 225 pounds from Seattle takes on Silent Abbott 240 of St Louis in two falls out of three. Ralph Harmmonds 190 pounds of San Antonio meets Hak 4 Warner 296 of Oakland in a one fall or 30 minute match. Card reshuffled after Dr Surpalis withdrawal. Reilly and Lever move to top spot, Abbott replaces delay, and Harmmonds returns to spotlight after six months away. A new six-man league to be organized on handicap. meeting Friday at The 1 in the money. Sponsoring stores listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Reilly
Seattle
Dick Lever
Nashville
Margitt Westenberg
Poukas
Silent Abbott
St. Louis
Ralph Harmmonds
San Antonio
Hak
Warner
Oakland
Calif
Sall
Wary Coffin
Taleat
Kerl Surpalis
San An Tonio
Bee
Latepolis
Ben Wagner
West Coast
B. God
HomOid Fond
Webber Linen Supply
Pigg Wikaly
Honvad
Webber Linen
Army League Debut As Randolph Field Outscores Secord Unit
Randolph Field opens its Army League presence with a 4 to 3 victory over Secord Field Artillery Brigade at Ranulph on Wednesday night. Kelly Field led by Boyd and Jopetia contributed, while Twenty-third Infantry Doughboys joined the schedule with strong forward and center play from Crile, Maurer, Wheeler, and Gilliland as the match showcased a tight clash and team depth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Field
Ranulph
Secord Field Artillery Brigade
Kelly Field
Twenty-third Infantry
Boyd
Jopetia
Farmundson
Crile Tell
Maurer
Wheeler
An Id
L. Marshell
Aonnstac B. Mereh
Jaroad
Gilliland
Felts
Brean Su Oltir Iitedasl Tirever
Anil
Texas A and M? San Antonio Doubles Stars Shine Pose
S A Supplies Greatest Doubles Team at Texas. The University of Texas tennis team boasted a top doubles pairing from San Antonio. Captain Bert Wellens and George Dulling, both locals, rank among nation’s best. Coach D A Penlek aims to keep the San Antonio duo in the national mix as student players mature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A
Texas
University of Texas
Capitol
San Antonio
Bert Wellens
George Dulling
Wellens
Austin
Martin Busby
Wilmer Allison
Coungry
Weltons
Dulliig
Tee
Firma of
de. D. A. Penlek
Texas Nesters
Stoenger
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