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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1932

Page

15

Polo Fans Choose From Two Contests In City Grounds

San Antonio Polo followers viewed a pair of exhibitions as the Southwestern circuit elimination tourney neared its finals. Brackenridge park hosted two games at 2 and 4 pm with Austin vs San Antonio and Air Corps vs Houston. A Harbord field match at 2:30 p.m. featured Fore Sam Houston against Wichita Falls. San Angelo Rainbow stars led by Alford House and Gen Merte swept Fort Sam Houston Freebooters 11 to 4 on Tuesday, injuries reported to key players and a fractured jaw noted for a Saturday accident recovery.

San Antonio Brackenridge Park Austin San Antonia Air Corps Houston San Angelo

Lake Placid Olympic Two Man Bobsled Thriller

Bert Stevens of Lake Placid and Swiss pilot Capadratt sprint to a record two man time in the Olympic bobsled event. Stevens leads after two heats with 1:50.69 and 1:57.58, Capadratt sets the pace then finishes second. 19,000 spectators witness the high speed drama as both drivers push the limit amid dangerous turns and a fatal-tinged day.

Lake Placid Hebert Stevens Lave Placid Reto Capadruti Ewiss United States Bowles Ktevena Capadratt Bievess Stevens Jack Heaton INS Reto Capadratt Gauy Merry Hubert Stevens Piecid Death Mowit van Roevenberg Anitep Lark Nat Lucky Ind

Olympic Summary of Men and Women Events

Fragmented OCR summary lists times and results for multiple events and athletes. Names include Atle Cam arland United, Jack Heaton United, Werner from Germany, Maz Hovben Velplune, Haun Kilian Germany, Chetatian St att Belavint, data for teams and places are mixed with unclear figures. Mentions women exhibition and various nations, with scattered times and placements.

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Sox to Bring Colorful Array to 8. A. in March

The Chicago White Sox plan spring training in San Antonio starting March 2 after a week at Mineral Wells. Manager Lew Fonseca rebuilt the pitching staff and infield, listing an extensive box roster of catchers, pitchers, infielders, and outfielders with numerous trades and signings.

Chicago White Sox San Antonio Mineral Wells Chicago Lew Fonseca Frank Grube Buffalo Des Moines Theodore A Ted" Lyons Sox Caylor Alphonse T. Thomas Baltimore Cecil Pat Caraway Gordon Texas James S. Moore Little Rock Irving D. Wadley Reynolds Washington R. L. Erickson Southpaw Dallas Joseph Bartalls University of Clinois Sam P. Jones Washingtos Millan Gaston Arate Reston Tueits Luke Appling Atlanta John C. Ryan Holy Cross Chalmer W. Gissell Portland Luzerne A Luzerne A. Blue, the Only Box Firet Sacker, Came From St. Louis Browns Minter C. Hayes Carey Selph Houston W. Joseph Sullivan Notre Dame Billy Sullivan Clyde F. Bower Positon Gregory Thomas Mulleavy San Antonio Sharkstop Toedo Melbourne Simons Louisville Toledo American Association Brute Douglas Campbell Cleveland Willie Kamm John C. Watfood Shreveport Ton. Lewis A. Fonseca Wie Kamm Johnny Butler Bill Cuncingham

Major League Spring Camps List by League and Site

A condensed train of spring training sites and schedule notes for American and National League teams. Entries list city or venue and tentative first and second squad report dates, with several corrections and temporary notes across multiple clubs and states.

New York Boston Savannah Georgia Chicago Wells San Antonio Texas Rex Poris Mineral Wells Cleveland New Orleans Nécond

Brackenridge High Leads Eagles in Weekly Prep Schedule

Brackenridge High city champions host Kenney's Grocers in a Commercial City league practice game at 8 pm Wednesday on Brackenridge field. Other Thursday and Friday games include Peacock Military Academy at St Anthony's College, Moorl champions of Fria county against Sidney Lanier, Hartandale vs Potect, and Alamo Heights versus South San Antonio before a Saturday night out-of-town slate. Central High and St Anthony's clash to decide the Southwest Texas federation title on their court at 8 pm. Lanier also plays a five game stretch at Laredo High.

Brackenridge High Kenney Grocers Commercial City League New Brackenridge Fioar Peacock Military Academy St. Anthony’s College Texas Academic Federation Moorr Fria County Sidney Lanier Woodlawn Lake Hartandale Potect Atascosa County Alamo Heights San Aflonso Hatlandale Balcon Tigher Bexar County Peacock San Marcos Baptist Academy Southwest Texas Academic Federation Lanier Laredo High Gentral High St. Anthony's College Southwest Texas Federation

Laurel Heights Six Defeated at Boerne

In Boerne on February 16 Boerne Buccaneers defeated Laurel Heights of San Antonio 40 to 33 in a girls basketball game. Saunders of Boerne scored 11 points. Lineup listed players Paine Kubtune Snead Gore Snead Bleickland and Corton among others.

Laurel Heights Boerne Boerne Boerne Buccanests San Antonio Saunders Boerne Sored Roger Paine Kubtune Ant Oretre

Girls End Six Season No-Defeat Streak In Minnesota

Buffalo Minnesota girls beat Litenfield school girls 19 to 11 ending a six year run of 43 games without a loss. The streak ended with the defeat at Buffalo last night. In Texas, Santa Rosa and San Benito clash as Cameron county Class A race tightens in a three way tie.

Buffalo Minn Little Litenfield Man Minnesota Harlingen Texas Santa Rosa Ate San Benito Msm Cameron County

Humber to Aid in Coaching 23rd Team

Lieutenant Humber of West Point, former captain and guard, has joined the Twenty third Infantry football team at Fort Sam Houston to fill the vacancy left by Lieut William Nave. Humber reported after being released from further training at Randolph Field, joining along with four other West Point graduates and officers from various branches.

Twenty- Third Infantry Charles I Polly Huwker Jr Fort Sam _ wone Houston Humber West Point Fort Sam Houston Randolph Field Donald OG. Little Leo W. Cather Robert Q. Brown Cfarvin Lb. Thomas Corps of Engineers

Illinois Leads as Texas Traps Place Third

Illinois wins the interstate traps shooting team title by hitting 97 of 100 targets. Sam Jenny Highand Illinois HB Schomerus Hillsdale Illinois and Frank Hughes Chicago posted perfect scores. Auburn Illinois coach Bart Lewis missed one, Mark Arle Champaign Illinois missed. Missouri state team second with 93, Texas five from Houston placed third with 32.

Illinois Kansas City Sam Jenny Highand HB. Schomerus Hillsdale Minois Frank Hughes Chicago Bart Lewis Auburn Ilinois Mark Arle Champaign Lee Texas Houston N. ¥. Pilak Ep, Woodward H. £. Woodward A. C. Finn C. C. Muir

Cardinals fund grandstand with dividend plan

BT LOU Feb 10 A new 400000 grandstand for the Columbus club of the American association is being planned. Columbus fans welcomed the move as the Cardinals would pass their dividend to provide funds. Sam Breadon was re elected president at the annual meeting with Bratch Rickey as vice president William Dewitt treasurer and Clarence Lloyd secretary. The board of directors was reelected.

Lou INSI Columbus Club American Association Columbus Cardinals Sam Breadon Bratch Rickey William Dewitt Clarence Lloyd

Squadron 46 Clinches Randolph Field League Title With 40 30 Win

Squadron 46 rallied in the second half to beat the Flying Cadets 40 to 30 on Tuesday night, nearing the Randolph Field basketball league championship. Forty-sixth forward led scoring with 16 points while Cadets prepare for Thursday’s matchup against the Fifty-second squadron.

Flying Cadets Randolph Field Hleh Linc-opa Hieh Anil Fellton Frriemrats Crank Cenigr Craewards Pettis Aml Belden Aw Heaton

New Orleans Named Regional Center for Legion Junior Meet

A partial list of regional centers for the 1932 American Legion Junior baseball tournament was announced by Russell Cook. Centers named include New Orleans for Louisiana, with other centers for Texas Arkansas and Oklahoma to be decided in two or three weeks. The three championship series will be played August 30, 31 and September 1 at Manchester New Hampshire.

New Orleans Legion

Heart's Delight tennis tournament invites area teens

Falfurrias high schools may send players to the Heart's Delight event on March 4 and 5 with prizes for singles and doubles in boys and girls divisions. Sponsored by the Business and Professional Women's club and local organizations, the annual tournament aims to foster youth tennis. In other news, Southern California yachting officials report England France Norway and Germany will participate in six and eight meter Olympic sailing races this summer in Los Angeles.

Falfurrias Southwest Netters Palyfurrias Texas Business and Professional Women's Club Los Angelfa California England France Norway Germany

Even Flynn Would Fight Dempsey in Exhibition

Phoenix journalist reports Jim Flynn predicts a Dempsey comeback would excite him. Flynn claims he would box Dempsey three rounds with two eyes versus one, asserting Dempsey has seen his day and could still draw a thrill in an exhibition.

Phoenix Aziz Jack Dempsey Dempsey Heliday Jim Fine Flynn Jim Fiza Murray Utah Salt Lake Clix

Stephens vows wrestling return at Heethoven Hall

Wildcat Stephens, a veteran showman, announces a Wednesday match at Heethoven Hall against Roy Reynolds and says he will wrestle if money is guaranteed by the promoter. He notes prior signing with Ralph Hammonds for Exposition grounds Friday and warns the ticket price must cover his fee.

Wildcat” Stephens Heethoven Hall Roy Reynolds Lough Ralph Hammonds Exposition Grounds Pra

Dempsey to Box Christner Then Belanger in Flint

Jack Dempsey headed to Cleveland to face Christner on Thursday night then to Flint Michigan to fight Charley Belanger Monday night He plans to return Tuesday to prepare for a February 18 match with King Levinsky at the stadium here

King Levinsky Erty Jack Dempsey Chicago Dempsey Milwaukee Jack Ghicaqo Cleveland Christner Flint Michigan Charley Belanger King Leviricky

Christie Puts 67th Squadron Five Over Dixie Club

Christie Puts 67th Squadron Five Over Dixie Club in Commercial City League play. They then defeated Randolph Ramblers 43-31. The squadron seeks more games, with Kenney's Grocers among targets.

Christie Dixie,club Army Randolph Field Ramblers Kenney Sitera Clark Dewia Maranall Tixis Gub—Bretzer Mae Ateindena Neal Dee Klg Oracdih Buckner Blake Uifletats aeEteane Storer Mazard Uimes

Frio County Champs Meet Preview at Woodlawn Court

Frio County champs Moore High prepares for a practice game against Sidney Lanier's Voks at 4 PM Wednesday on Woodlawn lake gym. The Voks, city champions last season, face Larello High Friday and Saturday, then meet army and Independent quintets before retiring uniforms. Dreyfuss Family to retain Pittsburgh baseball club for now as widow inherits bulk of estate.

Frio County Lanier Moore High School Sidney Lanier Voks Woodlawn Lake Larello Wright Riley Army Dreyfusses Kefp Club Pittsburgh Barmey Dreyfuss Pittsburgh Baseball Club Dreyfuss

Signs of spring and boxing chatter on Windy City streets

The piece blends light springtime scenes on Houston Street with sports notes, mentioning baseball workouts, street life, and a photo feature in boxing about Jack Dempsey and King Levinsky. It teases commentary on Dempsey’s return, his footwork, endurance, and public perception, hinting at further discussion on Page 4.

Houston Street Alamo Mora Gog Hale Iq Suui Jack Dempsey Jack King Levinsky Gad Chicago Levinsky Dempsey

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