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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1934

Page

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Texas Open Golf Roundup and Notable Performances

Lone Texas Open coverage highlights dramatic finishes and standout players including Hung Nelson, Creavy, Cox, DeMarret, and McSpaden. The report notes pars, birdies, eagles, and key shots on Nos 8 through 17, with mentions of Amory Williams and Mary Williams from Austin. It chronicles early rounds, notable missteps, and the pursuit of the big money, framing the event as a snapshot of Texas golf lore from the era.

Amory Willams Mary Williams le Statesman Austin

Open championship golf rounds set at Brackenridge Park

Round by round pairings list for the Texas Open at Brackenridge Park with daily tee times and player names from Owen Golf, including omits of several headliners and scorers. Notable names appear across many cities such as Alexandria Minnesota Dallas Texas and Chicago Illinois.

Brackenridge Park Groland Oecar Omir Alexandria Minn Harry Todd Belles Tex George Whitehead Tulsa Okla Ley Parks Jr Pittsburgh Pas Francis McGonegill Dallas Ralph Dow fedSand Dirk Mets Deal N. J Frank Walsh Chicago Harold McSpaden Kansas City Howard Padgett Marlin Walsh Omaha Neb Frank Moore Tay Quoln Ed Brook Bartow Fla Gisland Ce Kirkmead New York Bobby Cruickshank Richmond Way Mortie Dutra Detroit Mich Scorris John ‘Thompson Harry Meese Tianel Wendland Bill Robinson Bert Rateenbuenter Day Durley Houston Rumson Julus Ackerblcom Little Hock A.K Abe Espinosa Ill Milwaukee Wiss Horton Smith Oak Pack Beorer Mac Burnett Wilkie Maguire Sr Holston Tey Tony Butler Corpus Christ Jimmy Morgan S. A BM Harvey Jimmy Cochran Orange Tex Leland Hamman Waco Ernest Harrison Witty Gox Brooklyn Bill MehInorn Louisville Pao Runyen Billy Aird B. Riordan Jack Spiers Morgat Baker Halbert Grumbtrs T. G. Wheat Brownwood

Mack Convinced Williams Has Stuff to Be Regular

Henry P. Edwards outlines Connie Mack's belief that Dib Williams can replace Max Bishop as lead off man for the Athletics. Williams, 19 when he joined four years earlier, revived his bat after coaching by Jimmy Foxx and Bing Miller, improving his stance and defense. Williams, who long fought to establish himself, showed steady progress in 1935, guiding Mack to trust him at short and contributing key hits despite an uneven season.

Henry P. Edwards Connie Mack Max Bishop Reston Red Sox Dib Williame Bawin Dibrel Williams Dib Worth Kentucky Arkansas Williams Gumimer William Athletics al Simmons Jed Cardinals Seves Jos Pater Dio Jimmy Foam Bing Miller Professor — Dib Particwarly Syon Gannig Mack McNair Gomme Witbems Flack Philadelphia Lite Beez Connie Williame Jimmy Foxx Blackhurne Willams Jormen Dub Bin Dib Williams

Williams and Detore Set to Fight for Bishop Seat

The article notes Williams from Eric McNoi and George Detore, bought from Toledo, contesting the bishop replacement. It highlights a pioneer lineage, a two year term, and local excitement among Greenbtiar Ark residents, with 656 inhabitants. Fans back Williams as a baseball-influenced mapmaker opponent.

Eric McNoi George Detore Toledo Bishop Willams Dib Sears

Span Am League Clash At Woodlawn Sunday Two Games Noted

In a rough sketch of a lineup the second half will feature a Woodlawn event at 2 30 Sunday afternoon as Trojan meets Tuesday Night and Cha pillepee faces Bohespian j elu with Andy Andrews as referee. Hornbostet of Indiana tops Milltase AA games with seven points, per judges committee report.

Second Haif Hornbostet New York Charles Chuck") Hornbostel Indiana Winhlax Milltase A. A

Bronc s Beat Schreiner 31 30 In Overtime

Westmoorland College Brotos edged Schreiner Institute Mountaineers 31 to 30 in overtime at Jefferson High School gym after a 27 all regulation tie. Mike Seale led the winners with 14 points as Simps and others contributed to the late surge.

Westmoorland College Brotos Schreiner Institute Mountaineers Jefferson High School Mike Seale Westmogrinnd Seale Crittora Simps Rus

Harlandale Wins Doubleheader Behind Wiggins Scoring Feats

Harlandale Indians defeated Sunday School league teams in a Saturday night doubleheader. Warren Wiggins scored 15 in a 30 26 win over Westminster Presbyterians and 16 more in a 31 25 victory over Cre Bishland Park. Wilson Tallman led Westminster with 11 and Nest of Highland Park posted 17 for their squads.

Harlandale Warren Wiggins Harlandale Indians Harlandale Exurt Wiggins Westminster Presbyterians Cre Bishland Park

Court Rules Jeby Jones Lose Purses in Cleveland Bout

Cleveland boxing commission upheld its right to withhold the purses of Ben Jeby and Gorilla Jones after stopping their April 10 bout in the sixth round for stalling. Each prize was valued at 2443 dollars. Sonnenberg hospitalized for back injury after Ring incident in Missouri. Notre Dame and Marquette split a track meet 65 38 with Notre Dame taking ten events including a shot put grand slam. Ralph Metcalfe matched his own 60 yard dash record in 6.1 seconds for the stat line.

Jeby Jones Cleveland Common Press G. B. Harris Seni Cleveland Boxing Commission Ben Jeby New York Gorilla Jones Akron Commission Sonnenberg Louis Gus Sonnenberg Missouri Baptist Hospital Gus Jimmy Landes Notre Dame Ind Marquette Ralph Metcalfe

Lehigh Beats Yale in Wrestling, Captain Haase Falls

Lehigh University defeated Yale 9 to 1 in New Haven. Captain Bishop of Lehigh secured the only fall, tossing Yale captain Haase in the 115 pound class with a reverse body hold.

Yale Basslers New Haven Lehigh University Yale Bishop Lehigh Haase

GAT Wrestlers Tie Chicago Draw After Night of Holds

Nell Darald and Ruby Allen of Chicago staged a 30 minute bout in a drawn exhibition before a weary crowd. The weigh in at about 160 pounds showed skilled grappling and submission holds as the two female wrestlers tangled in a best effort combat.

GAT Chicago Nell Darald Ruby Allen Nigal

L A Baseball Team Wins In Arizona

L A team from Gene Song's Cowboys of last season formed a free army camp team at Tonto Basin Arizona and defeated the Tonto Basin Moorers 4 to 1. Manager Cahill led the winners with players including Alex Hileman Chill Hernandez Richard Wasee Ray Aldrelie and Stim Raines. A game with Payson Arizona is scheduled.

Wadson San Antonio Arizona Gene Song Cowboys Tonto Basin Ariz Tonta Basin Cahill Free Army Alex Hileman Chill’ Hernandez Richard Wasee Ray Aldrelie Stim Raines

Horse Show Entries Open At Ban Pedro Stables

Entries are being received for the Ban Pedro stables spring horse show to be held at the Saddle club ring on Sunday March 4. An added attraction features a five gelded class for children. The feature attraction will require the open five gelded winners of first and second places in all preceding five-paired losses to enter. Joby Marshall will manage the show and the judges will be announced later. Entries close February 27.

Ban Pedro Saddle Club Ring Joby Marshall

Walton Leaguers to Elect Officers Thursday Night

Walton Leaguers of the San Antonio chapter will elect officers at an 8 o'clock meeting in the assembly room of the chamber of commerce. Will J. Tucker, secretary manager of the state game fish and oyster commission, will report actions from the national game protective meeting in Washington. A wild life motion picture will be shown by J. C. Whitehead and there will be trophy exhibits by local taxidermists and wildlife photographs by Jack Boechi of the Ean Antonin Lightstaff.

Walton Inaak Walton Jack Boechi Ean Antonin

Tulsa Fans Urged to Save Ball Nine Park Project

Tulsa franchise leaders Ari Griggs and Don Stewart appeal to local fans to raise funds to lease a ball park after abandoning the 1992 field. A meeting with operators and citizens is set for late week to discuss the plan amid the club’s financial struggles and loss of Pittsburgh farm status following the death of former president Barney Dveyfuss.

Tulsa Okla PEL Terex Baseball League Ari Griggs Don Stewart Tula Pittsburgh Barney Dveyfuss Tireir

Magnolia Raptors Fall As Commercial League Hits Big Week

The Commercial Basketball League enters a pivotal week after Magnolia Midgets were upset by Hell team. Tuesday features Kaufman’s push against Magnolias in game two of a twin bill while International Club meets Squadron 68 on Thursday. Duncanfield ties atop Magnolia as Oilers visit Breckenridge gym. Bell’s battles Kaufman’s in the preliminary set.

Magnolia Mobileilers Hell Callar Kaufman Magnolias Squadron 68 Duncan Ath Magnolia Oilers Breckenridge Bell

Uzeudun to Fight German in 15 Round Montjuich Show

Basque fighter Paulino Uzeudun signs to meet German rival Max Sehmeling in a 15 round bout planned for early April at Montjuich stadium. The heavyweight clash is billed as the most ambitious contest yet for Spain, aiming to settle a line of top contenders.

Ban Sco Orsan Spain Fey Primo Corners Giant Thampion Max Sehmeling Paulino Uzeudun Montjuich

Parish Leaguers In Title Tussle

The St Patricks Swampacks meet the St Marys Crusaders in the championship of Pare toh Basket Ball league. The title duel at Central Gate Court was scheduled for 3:30 Sunday afternoon but plans for a preceding game to secure the championship fell through.

St. Patricks Swampacks St Mary's Crusaders Teo Paretoh Basket Ball League Gathes

Matty Bell Named Vine Coach at Southern Metodeg University

DALLA Feb 10 The rumor spread Saturday that Matty Bell former head coach at Texas A and M may take the Vine coaching post at Southern Metodlay University. No official comment available. Ray Morison in Atlanta could not be reached for comment. Pearsall Feb 19 The Pearsall girls beat Lytle in basketball by two points in Lytle.

Matty Bell M. U Dalla Texas A M. College Vine Southern Met Odlay University Ray Morison Atlanta

Jewish Fives in Title Fray Sparks San Antonio Meet

The Theta Beta Chi fraternity and the Young People's League of Agudas Achim contest for the San Antonio Jewish basketball championship and the right to the state tournament in Waco at Boeck Sunday night on Woodlawn lake coast. Provable starters for Theta Sigma include Pearlstein and Levis as forwards, Lubel at center, and Jeb Anite and Wolf as guards. The Young People's League will start Kardoy and L. Lube as forwards, Kamrass at center, and Scharlock and Polunsky as guards. reserves for Theta Sigma are Behwartz, Jacobson, Bachnowitz, and Barneth. the Young People’s League lists Wolf, Shapira, and Toreetia Teady as ready to go.

San Antonio Atste Jewish Forrnament Waco Theta Bigma Chi Fraternity Young People's League Af Agudax Achim Bo'eock Woodlawn Lake Coat Kamrass Scharlock Polunsky Theta Sigma Behwartz Jacobson Bachnowitz Barneth Young People’s League I. Wolf Shapira Toreetia Teady

Dietzel Leads Scoring Race In City High School Series

Jefferson’s Carl Dietzel dominates the city high school basketball scoring chase with 43 field goals and 6 free throws for 95 points, a 25 point edge over runner-up Mitchell. Brackenridge’s Voss and Lanier’s Rodriguez follow, as upcoming games at Jefferson and Brackenridge shape the final week of play.

Carl Dietzel Jefferson Dietzel d_ Mitchell Jimmy Voss Brackenridge Joe Rodriguez Lanier Centes Mitchell Voss Rodriguez Tech D. Hernandez Tan It McCaskill Brack feGary Brack Senei Teet”nner Lamms Viiseser Yanh Eee

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