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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1932

Page

6

Snow Storm Delays Two Man Bobsled at Lake Placid

Snow and wind halt the two man bobsled competition at Lake Placid delaying heats and forcing postponements to the next day. Riders endure blizzard conditions on Mt Ven Hoevenberg as officials from the IOC oversee revised schedules while other events proceed.

Lake Placid Arthur Meyer Switzerland Ereth Hachman Germany Memcere International Olympic Committee Natong Boks Mt. Ven Hoevenberg Andoar Fea Olympic Arena Muwless Karl Schacter Austria Gills Grafstrom Sweden Olympice Alteholder Olympic Stadium Valentine Alals Irvieg Jaltee Edwin Wedge Edward Schroeder United States Alex Hurd Prank Stack Ganads Ygor Ballangrud Bernt Fyensen Chaxen Amid Sterny Rerina Canada Poland United Sates Team Wol T. Pi Vescees Do

Cupid Keeps Busy Among Sport Stars in California Weddings

In Bagramanto California on Sunday sport figures tied the knot including Stanity Hack Chicago Cubs third baseman and Miss Dora Welsel Bacramanto tennis player as spring training looms. Marlon Bennett and Gene Homans golf stars and Frank Shields and Miss Rebecca Tenney also wed over the weekend. Fagan Lost to Steers.

CUPID Bagramento Calif Benedicta Stanity Hack Chicago Cub Dorathy Welsel Hack Gataling Island Marlon Bennett Gene Homans Frank Shields Rebecca Tenney

Cue veterans play off tie for world billiards title

Two veteran players Angie Kleckhefer of Chicago and Ollie Relselt of Philadelphia meet tonight in Chicago for a world championship three cushions match with $10,000 prize and 14 percent of receipts plus potential exhibition earnings. Both former champions hold seven victories and three defeats as they vie for the top prize.

Chicago Feb. B Billard Angie Kleckhefer Ollo Relselt Philadelphia Ted Lee Arthur Thurnblad Relselt Layton Kieekhofer

Greatest Oklahoma passer Park Ward dies in Oklahoma City

Park Ward known as a great passer for the University of Oklahoma Sooner teams of 1913 14 15. He captained the undefeated 1916 Sooner eleven earning All American mentions. Ward led the nation with 138 points that season and completed a record long pass to Rowland Mond.

Oklahoma Oklahoma City Okla University of Okla Sooner Geyer America Roward Mond

Hondo Hornets to Meet Nurses in Los Angeles Game

Hondo Hornets girls basketball team will play the nurses’ squad at Turner gym in Los Angeles Wednesday at 3:15 pm. The match is set to boost local girls basketball and showcase school talent against hospital staff opponents.

Hondo Hornets L. A H.15 Turner Gym P. & 3. Hospital

U S Skaters to Norway for Intervals in Minner Olympics

U S skaters Jack Shea and Irring usher, Olympic contenders, accept invitation to Norway to compete in 500, 1500, 5000 and 10000 meter events March 5 and 6 in Oslo with Canada and Norway already at odds over distances.

Wee Osqmeee Jack Rhea Irving Jaffee United States Lake Placid Young Shea Jaffee Lake Plagid Jack Shea Irring Asurfer Skall Mince Ubich Buca Soundlnagia Canada Jeffee Leat Christian Anderson Lin Norwegian Skating Federation Norway Oslo

Polo Action Reaches Peak With Big Wednesday Lineup

Eight teams in the Southwestern Circuit tournament open the week with one Tuesday game and three Wednesday contests on Harbord and Brackenridge fields. Fort Sam Houston defeats Air Corps Gold 8 7 in a six goal final as Lieut Yardic Amore helps seal the win. Art Merkel suffers a broken collarbone in an early morning accident.

Goar Emination Fort Sam Houston Austin San Antonio Harbord Fields Wichita , Falls Fort Sant S Asan Brackenridge Port Sam Bauston Air Corps Lieut Yardic AO Chukker Thhrough Lieut. Hill W. H. Craig Gharris G. Bayle Gene Beebe George Beverly Walker Art Mechel Art Merkel Herrison Eld Wilson Southwell Southweil Svinday Unsie Weneag Wik Deverty Co Walker Lace Hoare Wiry My Wanleap Saltyard Cait Beerers

SMU and St Marys to meet again in 1933 clash

SMU to play St Marys of Oakland in San Francisco the second Saturday after Thanksgiving in 1932. The Gaels defeated SMU 7 to 2 last year ending SMU’s unbeaten run.

High Jumping Sensation From Back Yards Emerges Star

Five years ago George Spitz Jr. leaped over improvised backyard standards on Long Island. Now 19 and at New York University, he set an indoor record and aims higher as coaches predict further progress. His unique two step over technique and support from his father fueled the rise from makeshift equipment to potential national supremacy.

Gayle Talbot New York Aler Long Island Creorge Spitz Jr George Swaylig Bemboo Pals Unis New York University Rames Wes N.Y. UW Emil von Ellin Plushing High School George Jr

Weekend Sport Review Highlights Varied Games

A fusion of winter and racket action across cities. Pitts beats Leona Cae nex 3 and 2 in mid winter Los Angeles tour. Clarence Clark wins Colonial Country Club 64full tournament with 20. TRA New York De Bruyn sets 45 mile American record in 1 22 55. Venzke clocks mile in 61 5 to top indoor mark. Dartmouth wins winter carnival 47 points. United States Lawn Tennis approves rankings and re elects Ruthers. Giants announce purchase of Winsfor Salem club.

Pitts Soletos Angeles Virgie Vary Los Angeles Leona Caenex Houston Texas Clarence Clark Colonial Country Club New York de Bruyn Umed Venzke Betterworld Toppino New Orleans New Hampshire Wich Sarane Lake United States Chiesgo Reiselle Kleckhofer Bridgeport Cana New York Giants

Tuesday Night Club Triumphs In Monterrey League Play

In a Spanish American league game at Wood-Tawo Lake Egin the Tuesday Might club defeated Chapultepec 38 to 24 to stay near the top of the standings. The Ideals beat the Trojans 26 to 11 while the Tuesday Nighters rallied from a 20 to 37 halftime deficit to win. Rodriguez led with 14 points and Chep forward Davaios added 10 as other results and scores are listed in a jumble of names and figures.

Monterrey Mexico Chapultepec Wood- Tawo Lake Egin Oto Trojans Tuesday Nighters Rodriguez R. Davaios Chep Gara Cacerns Tiamiris Garse Aileata

Walker and Fields Sought for Scraps

Promoter James J Inhnston of Madison Square Garden seeks bouts for two Jack Kearns fighters Mickey Walker or Ernie Schaal and Jackie Fields against Billy Pettrolle. A winner would headline an outdoor match next summer in Fargo North Dakota or other venues.

New York James J. Inhnston Madleon Square Garden Jack Kearns Torboula Kearns Mickey Walker Ernie Schaal Boston Jackie Fields Billy Petrolle Fargo North Dakota Jimmy Non

Miss Van Wie Wins California Golf Championship

The Chicago golfer Miss Virginia Van Wie defeated Mrs. Jeona Cheney of San Gabriel, California, 3 and 2, to win the Los Angeles Country Club mid winter invitational for women. Van Wie showed strong form in the morning round and secured the title with solid play.

Miss van Wie California Los Angeles Jeona Cheney San Gabeles Cali Virginia van Wie Chicago Uie Hale

W'MURRY ABILENE IN CITY CAGE FEUD

Memurry and Abilene Christian college prepare for the second annual intra city basketball series. The Indians and the wild cats will open Monday night at the McMurry gymnasium and meet again later at the Wildcat's court.

Abilene Memurry Abilene Christian College Indians Wildcats McMurry Wildcat

Tilden Invades Miami With Tennis Troupe

Tilden arrives in Miami with a corps of professionals for a round robin tennis tournament at the Surf Club on Miami Beach. The party includes Albert Biree, noted Irish pro, Roman Najunch of Creany, and Hong Nussicin, a German player.

Tilden Florida Miami Fla Swanky Surf Club Rourlst Miami Deach Albert Biree Roman Najunch

Clark Sweeps Up In Texas Golf Meets

Houston February report shows Clarence Clark from Broomfield New Jersey dominant in Texas events with 73 72 220 total and prize haul adding 900 dollars. Tony Manero of New York runner up at 231 with other money winners listed from multiple cities.

Clark Texas Houston Clarence Clark Broomfield New _ Jersey Munday New Orleans San Antonio Nouston Colonial Club Tony Manero New York Browing Manero Archie Hambrick Zanesville Ohio Ray Mangrum Tuoyd Boone Corsicana Marty Canper Jack Burke Abe Espinosa Chicago Red Menefee Beeres Carence Clark Alnonfield Neve Lurk Jehle Dieenbrird Lev Lynch Dallas Dave Hackney Lowell

Reville Boy Scores in Spa Handicap Victory

Reville Boy, once winner of the American Derby, wins the Spa Handicap at a mile and a sixteenth in Chicago with Bob Whaley aboard. He defeats Seth's Hope and Joe Flores to take $1970 first prize for owner J. A. Bes. The field includes James Parsons' entry and Pasadena stable runner.

Reveille Agua Galiente Reville Boy Chicago New York Bob Whaley James Parsons Seth Hope Pasadena Joe Flores J. A. Bes Saventan

Lanier Baseball Practice Delayed by Weather at Lanier Vocational

Coach Wright Riley reports opening day for Sidney Lanier vocational school's baseball practice is held up solely by poor weather. He also outlines plans to drill next season's basketball players and schedule games against Army and independent clubs before officially naming a season.

Shade Meets Firpo In White City Bout In Chicago

Dave Shade, a light middleweight from California, will face Henry Firpo of New Castile Pennsylvania in a ten round final at White City. Abilene basketball league games were scheduled with six matches, but the timetable was affected by test week events threatening the title.

Tucson Ariz Globe Arz Albuquerque N. M Phoenix el Paso Nogales Bisbee Albugtterque Shade Firpo White City Chicago Dave’ S Shade California Henry Firpo New Castile Abilene Eagles Agnings Albany Cisco Brownwood Anden¢ Tay Ingetts Breckenridge Ifsst Postlion

Chinese Leave Race Horses To Starve

Chinese attendants led by the International Recreation Club of Klangianabandoned thousands of valuable horses to starvation as Japanese troops approached near Klavewan between Woosting and Japanese headquarters, owned by foreigners and wealthy Chinese.

Bhangial Sintme International Recreation Club Klangian Klavewan

Four Feature Week In Rings Headlines Boxing Cards

New York reports a packed week with Johnny Jadick and Jack Dempsey headlining. Jadick defends the junior welterweight crown against Hady Dubinsky in Chicago while Dempsey boxes two rounds each with Guck Everett, Jack Everett, Jack Roper in Milwaukee and a fourth opponent in Cleveland. Wolgast faces Tommy Hughes in a 10 round bout in Hollywood and Izzy Schwarzt campaigns a comeback in a featherweight bout with Jack Terranova in New York.

New York Dohnny Jadick Jack Dempsry Migel Woelgast Izzy Schwarle Sock Jadick Hady Dubinsky Chicago Philadelphin Dempsey Guck Everett Jack Everett Jack Roper Milwaukee Mere Christner Akron Ohio Cleveland Wolgast Tommy Hughes Los Angeles Hollywood Cali Scowartz Elayte Jack ‘Terranova Jimien Ercun

White Sox Plan Early March Arrival For Spring Training

The Chicago White Sox announce a March start to spring training at Eagle Field and Mineral Wells Texas with 34 players listed. They depart Chicago February 24 and return to host exhibition games against Texas opponents and local colleges before opening the American League season against St Louis in Chicago.

Chiesgo White Sox Baty Antonio Merch Shaw Ab Informa Mon Tho Ught Hacey Grabiner Sox Chicago Mineral Wells Texas San Antonio San Antonio Indians Texas University University of Texas Shreveport Littlhe Rock Little Rock Memphis Nashville Louisville Louisvue Terre Haute Indianapolis St. Louis

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