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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1934

Page

5

Purdy Hears San Antonio offer. vows to hold out

Everett Purdy known as Pid, star hitter for the Texas League last summer, refuses to sign with the San Antonio Missions for 250 per month, claiming the offer is far below his value after leading the league in hitting. He says he hustled and helped win the pennant, and he wants a raise. The piece notes Purdy’s past salary and the shift of players between teams, including a potential trade and Langford’s decision to play elsewhere.

Everett Purdy Pid San Anthonio Missions Guy Alrey Gay Purdy Odshams City Sam Langford Beeveley St. Louis Browns America Teague Spo Antonio Pid Purdy San Antonio Mission

Texas Open Tourney Lost Money From Putt and Receipts

An official report by Businessmanager Harold Winters details the Texas Open golf tournament financials. Receipts total $7269 with various incomes listed and expenses surpassing by $950.12, leaving a net total of $7059. Gayers and admission figures are noted, along with tax calculations and complimentary tickets.

Ascessaton Great America Life Insurance Company Sante Businessanager Harold Winters Winters Deacon Trckets Park Texan

San Benito to send two to Frontier Olympates

San Benito will send two representatives to the Frontier Olympates in Laredo on February 22. Coach Joe Herry will take Gordon Fisher, speedster in the quarter mile, and George Tankersley, a 10 yard dashman, both known for their sprinting pace. Several other towns including Weslaco Brownsville and Donna will be represented at the meet.

San Benito Frontier Olymates Laredo Joe Herry Gorden Fisher George Tankersley Ca Aschittes Weslacn Brownsville Dontia

Oilers Face Final League Challenges In Tight Race

Migriola's Mob Boilers chase the Commercial Basket Ball League title with five key tests remain. Tuesday at Brackenridge gym the Oilers meet Kaufman's in the second game of an eight o clock doubleheader. Thursday they travel to Duncan Field to clash with the tied challengers as the race tightens.

Migriola Bull Oilers Kaufman Brackenridge Gym Kanitinan Bell Alzgnolia Duncan Field Ithe Imermationsi Club Spain Equadyon

Fort Worth Cats Plan Lake Charles Training Camp

Fort Worth Cats announce a spring training camp at Lake Charles. The slate telecast says the team will spend about four weeks, beginning March 39 and ending around April 14, with site inspection completed Monday.

Fort Worth Lake Charles Fark Worth Charles Tong Gistatce Televiewe Breepers Moncey

Butler Cinches Missouri Valley Title With Big Win

Butler University virtually clinched its second Missouri Valley Conference basketball title by routing the Oklahoma Aggies 49 to 26 in Indiana. This marked the Bulidings second victory in three days over Oklahoma. CORBETT NEW CHAMP Manchester England February 12 Dick Corbett of Bethnal Green won the British bantamweight boxing title by outpointing defending champion King of Manchester in five rounds.

Butler Cinches Missouri Valley Tndianaponis Butler University Okehora Aggies Bulings Oklahoma

Coast Would Borrow Ruth For Season

San Francisco officials proposed paying Babe Ruth a 1934 salary of 35600 to play in the Pacific Coast League if his health after Florida spring training allows a brief move West. The plan hinges on gate receipts and Ruth’s condition, with the club seeking a one season loan rather than a permanent shift from the American League.

Ban Francisco San Francisco Babe Ruth Pacific Coast Charles Graham Ruth Bate Ruth Jocal Club American Ieaxoe Permanentls

Central High Faces St Anthony's Yellowjackets Clash

Central High and Jackets collide on St Anthony's college court for a second Academic League game. St Anthony's Yellowjackets lead the league after opening win 27 to 19 over Ceuty High.

Central High Jackets St Anthony's College Court St. Anthony's Yellowjackets Yellowjackets

Peacock Revenged On Baptist Team

Peacock defeated Baptist Temple 136 to 25 on their home court to avenge a 57 to 9 loss last week. Rogers scored 24 points for Peacock, with Lanewae and Slow contributing second and third points. G. Calvin led the Temple with strong shooting.

Practicn Mvery Academy Uasketters Hands of the Baptist Temple Temple Lads Rogers Peacock Lanewae Slow G. Calvin Lasers

Connie Mack Builds Strong Athletics Roster Despite Pitching Gaps

Connie Mack outlines a robust Athletics lineup after selling Lefty Grove, George Earnshaw, and Rose W. Berg. Key infielders Meek and Williams anchor the defense while outfielders like Williams, Coleman, and Radcliffe join from St Paul and Chicago. New backstop Berry arrives with Madieski as staff, as the club eyes Fort Myers camp and a competitive season.

Charles Segar New York Lefty Grove George Earnshaw Rose Weiberg Fort Myers Gounie Meek Irider Ls St Als Futfield Jimmy Fox Frank Higgins Matty Eric MuNaly Berth Dib Walliams George Devore Bith Tas Wilams Pht Cramer Bol Johnson Ed Coleman May Radcliffe St. Paul Josh Séesan Charley Berry Wile Sox Madieski Mack Merritt Star Jenin Roy Maheffey Rob Kane Jonony Marcum Kite Red Sox Grove Sox Marcum Wie Louisville Cain Vichottes Mahaffey

Star golfers arrive for Galveston open event

In Galveston for the Galveston Open, top pros and amateurs gather ahead of the 72 hole medal play starting Friday. Brooklyn pro Wilcox Cox, recent winner of the Agia Cadente and Texas Open, leads a field including Tom Creavy Craig Wood Gus Moreland Dick Metz and Jimmie Hines as others practice and discuss chances.

Bill Parker Galveston Galveston Municipal Stepay Bunnel Salvatetr Peo Wal Wily Cox Brooklyn Cox Galfer Greeny Tom Creavy P. G.A Craig Wood Deal N. J Gus Moreland Texas Dick Metz Jimmie Hines New York

Kaufman Net Pro Joins Benedicts Joe Keuliman

Tennis pro at the San Antonio Country Club, 35 a wisdeg man, learned of the marriage of Joe Fas to Miss Evelyn Green of Norfolk Nebraska. The couple plan a 10 day honeymoon and kept the event secret to a few chosen friends. Spring football dating for the Austin College Kangaroos begins February 16 under new mentor J. Head. a call for candidates was to be issued.

Kaufman Benedicts Joe Keuliman San Antonio Country Club Joe "Fas Evelyn Green Norfolk Neb Bherman Texas Austin College Kangaroos J. & Head

Notable boxing results from last night’s cards

Meallen from Texas knocked out Pancho in the fourth round in a San Antonio bout. Arrelli stopped Canuza after 17 rounds in Houston. Salvatore and others won on points. Angelos, Dempsey, and Hook achieved decision wins in separate city cards.

Associated Press Meallen Texas Isla Bruno San Antonio Iid Pancho San Amtoniio aeaton—Werther Arrelli Hoston Stanislaus Canuza Cute Priebsteh Teddy Warose Pensa Jimmy Smith Seh Philadelphia Chicago Jaghie Sharkey Nezpoliy Young’ Geng la Salle Gina Salvatore Art Atlichall Wos Aaels Piddie Tivie On Angélés Dale Me Pitburah Danny Torres Maid

College Basketball Score Notes From A Messy OCR

College basketball scores and names jumble across teams from Davidson to Maryland and Ohio State. The fragmentary text lists players and scores such as Davidson, Charleston, Newberry, Florida, Cornell, and Ohio State with various figures, but many names are garbled. The result is a chaotic array of numbers, team fragments, and stray school mentions without a coherent game narrative.

World’s Smallest Couple Exhibited In The World

Yesterday's Explanations features Smiaus and Yatman of India billed as the smallest couple. Smiaus at 18 inches and Yatman just over her husband height appear beside a champagne bottle to prove their size. The piece also mentions a fruit farmer and a sensational watermelon carrier named A Mott in Alabama.

Smiaus and Yatman India Smianna

Nurses Earn Tourney Trip In City Girls Basketball

State Hospital nurses edged Tanterstein 31 26 to seize runner up honors in the City Girl Basketball league on Monday night. Barnett led with 14 points, Riley added 2 as Sacryl Heart won 17 16 in an Academic league clash. Bathera Sports blasted Gaia Tage sextette 66 9 in a practice game while Sacred Heart, Wilcox and others filled rosters with scattered scoring and lineups.

State Hospital Galveston Tanterstein Barnett Riley Woollawn Sacryl Heart Evans Bathera ‘Sports Lores Ga- Tage State Thoraay Rey Chisholm McBee Pharmioc Frenbark Arelil Tau Lauterateins Herriett i Lyn Sens Cuntere Trombelo Connes Barbera Fide Menard Stames J Terial yHeinhard L. i Burere Ivove Verresl Serbia Jorel Toreste Ditacher RB Ico Saileign Riag Ta Ross Sacred Heart Veile Aia Tenters McBready Fasaies Halberdier Pillineer

Irving Boys Upset Lanier A Quintet

Irving junior high undefeated basketball team defeated Lanier A 39 to 28 Monday afternoon. Coach Tolar led the effort as Ralnt Caranova and Feliz each scored six, Core and dova added 10 for Lanier. Lineups include Terre, Salen Rederguien, Shea Felix and Quintero.

Irving Lanier Irving Junior High Lanier A Tolar Ralnt Caranova Feliz Core Dova Serred Terre Salen Rederguien An Shea Felix Quintero Aguiere

Horned Frogs Favored In Key SWC Clash At Rice

Houston Feb 13 Texas Christian University’s Horned Frogs enter a pivotal SWC contest vs Rice Owls as slight favorites. A win would put TCU near the lead with three games left. Rice stands 6-1 in conference while TCU eyes momentum. Floyd Kelly of Rice and Dirk Allison of TCU score high as the duel shapes the race.

Houston Texas Christian University Horned Frogs Rive Owls Frogs Rice Ed Bien Floyd Kelly Rangy Rice Dirk Allizon

Qualifying Round Shifts Florida Championship Golf Honors

In Palm Beach Florida on February 13 Marian Miley of Lexington Kentucky shot a 40 18 in the qualifying round of the Florida championship for women golfers. Mrs O B Hin Kansas City defending champion posted 32 40 78 and did not share medal honors. Maureen Orcutt and Helen Hicks followed closely with strong 98 42 style scores for the pre round and Hicks bested the 40s.

Palm Beach Fiz Marian Miley Lexingion Mrs. O Hin Kansas City Maureen Orcutt White Beyehes N. J Helen Hicks Hewlitt

Carnera-Longshore bout delayed amid competing events

Matchmaker James Johnston of the Madison Bylar Garden announced a postponement of the Carnera-Longhran heavyweight title fight from February 22 to February 26 or 27 or 23 due to competing attractions. The decision came after a conference with Garden officials and managers. Bill Duffy and Ice Smith would pursue a new date with the Miami boxing commission if approved. Fortman of Max Baer’s camp suggested cancellation if interest remains low.

Milam Mab BECO Janmy Johnston Madism Bylare Garden Hell Johnston Francis M. Miller Mateker Garden Bill Duffy Carnera Mane Aver Ice Smith Tauebtan Miami Bexing Commission Jonaston Saii Mian Bittmore Milk Fund Palm Beach Anclf Fortman Max Baer San Antonio California

Women Golf Teachers Needed Says Sarazen

Miami, February 13. Gene Sarazen conducted a one man golf clinic for women players and argued the main issue in women’s golf is male coaching. He predicted women stars should turn professional and hold national tournaments, praising clever female pros who understand female points of view. He also offered blunt views on psychology and public criticism affecting women’s confidence.

Bown Maxwell Plantation Tuscaloosa Alabama A. Mott Mott Miami Flz Gene Sarazen Sarava Leach Worman T He Janis F.G.A. Champlor Cali Fide

Ten Teams to Compete in J C Meet

Ten teams will compete in the southern district basketball championship tournament of the Texas Junior College conference at Veffar Son High School gym this week. Westmoorland College hosts with San Antonio Junior College, Schreiner Institute of Kerrville, Victoria Junior College, Edinburg Junior, Clifton Junior, Temple Junior, Seguin Lutheran, San Angelo Junior, and Lavial from Beaumont also participating. Games run Friday and Saturday with five on opening day. Directors meet at Jefferson Bym at 8 oclock morning for the drawing by Harold Winters. Westmoorland aims for a second win over Schreiner Institute as they seek momentum toward the title.

Beaumont Jefferson Bym Prinny Harold Winters San Antonio Oprah Adamstestinoorland Brostes Schreiner Institute T X Junior College Seguin Lutheran Westrookend Mountaineers Echremer Kerzviils

Sullivan Farmed Out by White Sox

The Chicago White Sox sent Sullivan to Milwaukee after manager Lew Fonseca judged his fielding inconsistent. Sullivan, once a Notre Dame alumnus, lacked steady catching and agreed to try regular play at another position. The club also announced contracts for catcher Morrah Snyder and pitcher John Hick of the Teccuts.

Sullivan White Sox Chicago Whale Jeskion Buly Sullivan Lew Fonseca Chi- Lieh Lin Evades Aga Eli Rotre Dame Jeff Fonseca John Hick

Margin Captures Final in Tennis at Heights Casing

Gregory Margin of Newark won the Heights Casing tennis tournament final against Cal Siler of New Orleans 7 5 6 0 8 6. Margin was seeded second in the field.

Brooklyn N.Y Gregory Margin Newark Cale Siler New Orleans Ted

Ice Hockey Schedule Update From AP Abroad

Daily AP schedule notes upcoming games in North American and international leagues. New York Rangers visit Roxid International, Detroit plays Montreal, Ottawa hosts New York Americans, and Cleveland meets Inn on. Also alerts American Association play and regional features from Oklahoma City and Ames.

Associated Press Tonieht Ottawa Detroit Montreal Auroras New York Rangera Rox Idnternationat Crestlind Innon Kanaan City Anna Amescan

Unclear Sports Results From Partial OCR Text

Partial OCR sports note lists names and places including New York and Greece. Mentions likely athletes such as Michea Emil Tusek and Kitonis Zabra with event references and scores or distances. Reading is fragmentary and lacks complete results or context.

Mica New York Michea Emil Tusek Montana Cade Ann Kitonis Zabra Greece

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