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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1934
Page
19
Philadelphia report notes Max Baer and Steve Hamas plan a New York showdown, promoter Hoffmann announcing sanction and Harvey agreeing. The article reviews Schmeling’s poor showing and details Hamas decisive tenacity, predicting box office pull and event stakes at Madison Square Garden.
Giants hold first spring workout in Waxahachie Texas as staff coach Paul Richards refines players. Jean Abilenes Richards from Waxahachie is noted among others preparing to depart by car for Miami Beach next week for spring training.
Jefferson High hosts Brackenridge in a Wednesday night basketball duel as the Mustangs seek top position in the local tournament. Carl Dietzel leads Jefferson, while Brackenridge counters with Jimmy Voss who may miss the game due to a family emergency.
The city recreation department led by M. R. Gill reveals a heavy schedule of chess, tournaments, track, baseball and volleyball across ten divisions. Events include Tatee Uénnis tournaments at Pullman Sullivan and Denver Heights centers, divisional meets at Lindbergh and Highland Park, playground baseball and volleyball at San Pedro Woodlawn Page and Harris, and dog classes with junior and senior divisions guiding youth competition. Winners proceed to general city meets later.
Central Hi upset St Anthony's in an academic basketball league game on the home court. Buttons led 22-19 after three quarters, then extended the margin in the final period to win. McBrearty and Pissoto Mll led with eight points each, Green added six, while the Jackets benefited from strong free throws down the stretch.
Cleveland reports the signing of slugger Jor Vasmik by the Indians after a short conference with Billy Evans and club officials. Nemder terms not disclosed. Also announced is the deal for 12 year catcher Sami Rice to leave Washington as the warden talks and fan reaction noted. Tony Cuccinelli signs with Brooklyn Dodgers as a regular baseman.
COLLEGE STATION Texas Feb 4 Successful in most intercollegiate dual meets to date Texas Aggie rifle team prepares next week to defend its Eighth Corps title won by 1 point last year Cadets have defeated Yale Nebraska Georgia Oxnard A L West Virginia New Mexico North Carolina State This year Aggies had 19 duel matches last week The Cadets will fire in the Hearst intercollegiate contests entering five five man teams Captain G A Tosch Mesquite and team members include T L Guerdrum San Antonio J Anderson Lawn W S Binclair Galveston Oscers Beward Amarillo Roy Huffaker San Antonio B W January Delia W R Large Dallas J A Pranz Dallas O B P Henley Fort Worth S J Meador San Antonio B Meador San Antonio L H Sayers San Antonio and G D Corman Jr Dallas
New York reports show early earnings from the touring tennis troupe led by Vines and Tilden. Vines projected to clear over fifty thousand this year with a strong split under promoter O'Brien. audiences reach past one hundred thousand with multiple sellouts.
Harlandale etched a 37 to 0 win over Edison and moved into second in Bexar County standings after a 40 to 21 decision by DinA Row over Somerset and Aliamo Heights. Perry of South San Antonio led scorers with 19 points as Hob Wells added a 32 point night. Lineups listed include South San Antonio, Harlandale, and Somerset with multiple players contributing across the slate.
The San Antonio Junior Chamber of Commerce arranges a vind flight golf tournament for members on Sunday February 25 at Willow Springs. Starling Lime tees off at 12 20 with Wires flights. Entry blanks are at the chamber offices in the Antes Building. Sem Low chairs the sports committee.
McLuloch County cage teams prepare for the Brady county basketball tournament spanning Priday and Barday. The meet features schools led by Brady, Peb, Brady, and McGul toch, aiming for top honors.
Schreiner Institute Moni toners defeated Westmoorland 49 to 41 in a District 2 Texas Junior College Association basketball game. Pete Garcia and another star each scored 10 points for San Antonio, while Bronc center Mike Seale helped by penetrating the Mountaineer defense as Westmoorland countered with guard leadership from Lowe and Morris.
Chicago reports Henry O Zekey Bonura signs with the White Sox after being acquired from Dallas. He is described as a hitting first baseman. previous inactivity due to a sore timd and return home to New Orleans. Also included is a contract for Paul Gregory, right handed pitcher who finished last season with Milwaukee.
Galveston text notes Menefee shot 70 at Brackenridge Park in San Antonio practice for the Texas Open. Teammate mentions Jeager finished five strokes ahead on his home course. Byron Nelson posted 74 while Hogan and others practiced. weather favorable. Brackenridge Park to host event Friday through Sunday. Nelson and Hogan among stars preparing.
Two San Antonio hays, Bill Young and Tommy Un, named to the all intramural football squad at Texas A and M. Young, former Main Avenue standout, earned first string as quarterback with Un sharing second string duties as the battalion student weekly reports the season’s first honors.
Dizzy Dean, in Hot Springs, Ark, predicts the St. Louis Cardinals will win 20 to 25 games next season amid spring training under manager Rogers Hornsby. Dean referenced the new ball and ongoing preparations as he spoke of the club's prospects.
In a key Commercial Basketbal league clash on the Brackenridge court Duncan Meld faces Magnolia Mobilellore, the second game on the double program pitting Bell Jewelers against Kaufman’s. Earlier results saw Mobstojlers top Kaufman’s with 14 by Kubrith and Obbott 6 for Kaufman’s, while Squadron 68 led by Doster and Callings battled Magnolia’s Fuentes and Gingle. Local awards highlighted La Feria high school football lettermen such as Glenn Copps and Mike Solis at assembly.
New York Feb 1 British yachtsmen plan more campaigns for the America's Cup after Endeavour failed to win this year. Stephenson, owner of Velshledi, said Britain will pursue fast new challengers if Mapwith's effort fails. Several English yachtsmen expect to mount further trials for the cup, with designs by Nicholson and crew from previous Shamrocks and Endeavour.
Boston February 14 13 The Boston Braves announce the purchase of Steve Svetonic a right handed pitcher from the Pittsburgh Pirates Svetonic has been a member of the Pirates pitching staff for the past five seasons
The championship game between St Patrick's Shamrocks and St Mary's Crusaders will be played Sunday afternoon at Central High School. St Patrick's earned the first half title by beating St Ann's quintet in a playoff, while St Mary's secured the other half by defeating the Shamrocks last Sunday 8 to 27.
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