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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1933
Page
5
Daytona Beach with Sir Malcolm Campbell planning to set a speed mark of 54 miles per hour next week. He argues the pursuit of high speeds drives progress in automobile design and road safety, noting lessons learned benefit future touring cars and essential braking technology.
Daytona Beach Florida February 11 reports say Malcolm Campbell may attempt photographs with his Bluebird on the beach but considers the surface too rough for a speed record for now. He wants to avoid risking damage to the car until conditions improve.
The 17 year old Gareth Miller of Miami earned medalist honors at the St. Valentine’s Day championship at the Miami Biltmore Country Club. He posted 39 40 1 for the qualifying score to lead B Harris of Champaign by one stroke. Cominy Goodwin of Montauk New York, winner of the South Florida championship at Palm Beach, was placed in the first division without qualifying.
Westmoorland plans a game against Victoria Junior College here on February 18 at an undecided gym. Coach Homer Adams also schedules tentative dates with San Marcos Academy and Schreiner Institute after a run of six straight wins including over Draughon’s Business College, San Antonio Junior College, Harlandale, and Tech.
LOU RNEY AT STOCKDALE STOCKDALE February 1. Starting at 3 p m Saturday the basket ball tournament to determine the Wilson county champion will be held at Stockdale high school gym under Professor Hoelier athletic director of Wilson county. Four teams Fioresville Polk Layerula and Blackdale will enter Dick Harn of San Antonio will referee.
A fragmented and garbled OCR of a college basketball section lists numerous player names, teams, and possible game notes. The text includes references to schools, conferences, and potential matchups but is too corrupted to extract coherent events, scores, or dates.
Texas University Longhorns, top of the Southwest Conference, host TCU Frogs in a pivotal Austin matchup that could decide the league race. The night also features SMU Baylor at Waco and Texas A&M Rice at Houston, with results likely shaping the final standings.
A wide framed bowling night features top averages and standout performances. Local bowlers such as Homer Peel and others post notable scores while teams in the Tattnbermen league push standings.
The undefeated Sixty-seventh Squadron beat Alamo Heights Firemen 49 to 36 to extend its win streak to 25 games. Christie, Walters, and Clark led scoring with 961, 320, and strong help from Ball and Warren. Lineups list multiple players and substitutes for both teams.
Louis Panzer, totally blind for eleven years, oversees the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey harness department. He repairs, stitches, and judges materials for all harnesses, directing three assistants at winter Sarasota quarters or on tour. He is about 60 and works daily at his bench, ensuring every stock piece passes through his hands.
In a rough contest at the city gym, the Hawks defeated their league rivals 48 to 42. Webster and Mien Under led the attack as the team held off a late push, with standout plays and a string of free throws sealing the win for the Hawks.
Willie Cox of Brooklyn led the Gagparilla open after a 92 33 85 in the first round among 105 entrants for a 1360 prize and gate receipts. Close behind were Willie Macfarlane and Harry Cooper with 66s, Al Espinosa 68, and seven players tied at 74. Tom Carey returned from appendicitis to finish day one at 38 35 72 amid tense standings.
In Hollywood Speedy Dad o, Potpino bantamweight titlist and recognized here as the leading bantamweight boxer, was knocked out in the fifth round of a ten round fight by Baby Palmore of Ventura Cant last night, opposition favoring Palmore but story incomplete due to garbled OCR.
Monroe boxing card at Beethoven hall next Thursday features Pat Ross vs Yomin in a six round semi final and Frankie Simon against Joe Barrera in another six round special. Henry Moreno meets Chato Laredo in San Antonio as Mexican bantam Promier Bob Kline is announced. Laredo arrived after customs hold. he is managed by Jilio Montex on a new American tour. A bonus bout pairs Joe Ghaouly against an unnamed prospect.
Saint Mary's edged St Ann's 58 57 in a Parish League Friday game. St Gerard's defeated Sacred Heart 38 23. Box score names include Lyons Flynn Christy Obriotti and more for St Marys and Castellon Deleon Bravo and Zepeda for San Sermon.
Lanier defeats Brackenridge 46 to 28 on Thomas Jefferson centesday night to surge toward league title. Mendoza stars with three late field goals securing the win as Brackenridge fades after an early 6-0 lead. Seale and the Eagles struggle to answer while Lanier’s center Tuxitiguez provides support in the decisive fourth quarter.
Canada looks strong in the North American figure skating championships as U S champions were absent the host nation led in opening events. Canadian stars dominated the school figures across three divisions and drew the crowd’s praise ahead of tonight’s free skating exhibition at Tee club rink.
In San Benito, the Greyhounds defeated Rio Hondo 29 to 20 to cap the season as Loveless led for the Benito squad with 18 points. The game featured a strong defensive effort and marked the finish of the team’s campaign.
Fragmented OCR lists multiple fighter names and locations with many garbled terms. Reads like a boxing or wrestling results snippet with scattered place names such as Lake and regions, plus odd tokens. No coherent outcome or clear participants can be confirmed from the readable text.
A Toledo business group led by Walsa H. Shank announced the purchase of the Toledo Mudhens from bondholders who gained control after a court ruling. Other buyers include J. W. Cobley Paul Shank and Reuben Bechtel with Steve O Neill named as manager.
Abilene Christian College basketball squad set a Texas Conference scoring record in a win over Austin College last night in Sherman Texas. The Wildcats defeated the Maroon and Gold 26 to 21, forging a new high for the conference in points.
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