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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1932

Page

6

Football Rules Change Aims at Player Safety

A historical committee proposes major football rule changes to reduce injuries and clarify play. Measures include limiting high tackles, enforcing fair catches, allowing re-entry after substitutions, and tightening padding standards. The plan targets the flying wedge and dangerous grips while preserving the game’s action and forward passing protections.

Yoana Weelving Shalrman E. Hall Han Hall Vayera al Lewal Sis Haves

Brackenridge Eagles Meet Comfort in District Clash

Brackenridge High School in San Antonio hosts Comfort and other district teams in a 23 basketball tournament at San Marcos with Brackenridge and Harlandale viewed as heavy finals favorites. Brackenridge and Harlandale plan extended rosters for Friday and Saturday play while Alpine and San Angelo prepare for district tournaments in West Texas.

Brackenridge High School San Antonio Comb Origh Sai B Marcos Harlandale High Bexar County Obaraplan Segua High Theo San Marco Br .O. W. Strahan Meek Con Brackenridge Comfort Flaceaville Merrville Poteet Prairtalan San Marcos Harlandale Fredericksburg Genziles Johann City Meding Seguin Comal County Harlendale Mariendale San Marcos Mondey Babess Sohocs Grand Kellam Echo Sar Marcos Ray Dixon Brecketbridge Claud Kellam Eagle Alpine Texas Sui. Ross College el Paso Hudspeth Culberson Terrill Presidio Brewster Pecos Reeves Ward Winkler Lovinig Ector Satan Ban Angelo University Interacholastic League West Texas San Angelo San Angelo High Bayeats Brontan Coke Eola Concho Crewe Runnels Sterling City Sterling Ozona Crockett Sherwood Irion Water Valley

Weekend sports review chats Olympic bobsled and more

American teams sweep to a one two finish in Olympic four man bob heats in Lake Placid. Paris-Boston All Stars dominate France four two in an amateur hockey tour finale. Boston-Spitz sets indoor high jump record as Tor hits 41 feet 1 1 8 inches in A A games. Wells ties 43 yard high hurdle mark. Lakers beat Stouffen in tight baseball box scores. Orleans-Sarazen win N E tourney opener. Novotny defeats Gru 3 2 in Gaels event. Swarthmore coach Flann aims to return. Elienturg sues Velvele. six day bike race closes. Dog show prize goes to Westminster winner. U S Sumatri Casati team defeats Canada 6 0.

Presa Witter Sports Lake Placid Paris Boston All-Stars France Spitz Boston A. A Sexe Tor Wells New Tradford Hakoahs Tus Swarthmore George Flann Swarthmern Cnicago Jean Elienturg Suet Adolphe Velvele New York Narcolleth Martk- Inble Westminster Kennel Club Hartford Conn United States Sumani Casati Ganada

Olympic Results Sunday Bow Sled and Heats

Four nations competed in Sunday events with top times listed for sprint sleds. Willy Fiske of the United States posted 3 59 68, Henry Hamburger of the United States 4 02 56, Fans Kiljian of Germany 4 04 45, Reta Capmdratt of Switzerland 4 14 49. Country standings show United States 88 points, Norway 17, Canada 49, Sweden 28, Finland 25, Austria 15, France 14, Germany 8, Romania 3, Poland 3, Italy 3, Czechoslovakia 1.

Shetae Willy Fiske United States Henry Hamburger Lied al Papana Rumania Norway Canada Sweden Finland Austria France Gerz Hungary Switzerland Poland Italy Belelath Czechoslovakia

Club Goalers Far In Lead In Local League

In a Tuesday game at Woodlawn Indoor court Amado Nervo beat Sunday 25 to 18 led by Rodriguez with 10 points. In the nightcap Trojans controlled from start to defeat Chu pultepecs 21 to 17 with Gomez scoring 13.

Eague Clu Woodlawn Amado Nervo Victin Rodriguez Luesday Lighters Cecona Trojans Chapultepecs Gomez Trojane Barna Chepa Nela Teterea Neme Terrera Scorer al Alemantmre Kreng Gperrera

Troeh Triumphs in Interstate Trap Meet at Kansas City

Portland shooter Troeh won the twenty-eighth annual interstate trapshop in Kansas City, broke 89 of 100 targets to capture the International Flyer and sweepstakes, adding $1056.50 in earnings. He also placed first in the national sweep and flyer events, securing $643.50 in the latter.

Troeh Kanbas Veloran Portland Ore

Cardinals Stocking 459 New Denver Farm

The St Louis Cardinals plan to send Harold King and Albert Beker to the Denver Bears from Columbus church of the American association as a farm system move. The Cardinals will operate the Bears and supply eight players to the local club. AZTECAS MAKE FIVE IN A ROW IN MENLO CITY SERIES.

Cardinals Denver Harald King Albert Beker Denver Bears Columbus American Association St. Louis Cardinals Bears Aztecas Merzico’ City Menleo City Pirrone All-Bears Los Angeles

U S Bob Sleds Finish With Victories In Olympic Event

U S bobsled team led by Billy Fiske defended the title at Lake Placid finishing with a total time of 2 50 89 in the four heats while Marty Hamburger placed second. German drivers strong in the field, Capek and von Mumm among others trailed in the final standings as Lake Placid hosted action amid controversy over the course and judging.

Olmypio Bob Run MT. van Hoevenberg Lake Plaid Billy Fleke Marty Homburger J Fiske Otal Sine J Sey Wea Harburger Elche Woroburger Maly al Papana Baronet von Mumm

Fonseca Advances vs Seals as Jolley Watches

Lew Fonseca and the Chicago White Box team of major league stars unofficially opened the bestball screen in San Francisco by defeating rookie Seals. Jolley, White Box outfielder aiming to catch, played five innings behind the plate and showed awkwardness. He had no hits, a passed ball and an error. Chick Hafey starred with a triple and a double as Fonseca appeared at first base for one inning. The free game drew about 17 000 fans.

Ban Francisco Lew Fonseca Maneges Chicago San Francisco Seals Sment Jovney Chick Rafey St. Louis Cardinals Reading Fonseca

Walker and Londos to meet in mixed boxing wrestling bout

Chicago February 15 Mickey Walker the heavyweight contender and Jim Londos the wrestling claimant will clash in a mixed match at St Louis announced today by Jack Kearns Walker will wear boxing gloves and Londos will be bareknuckled for the bout expected in late April or early May with Walker in regular gloves.

Chicago Mickey Walker Oy Bulldog Jim Lorlos Yill St. Louis Jack Kearns Walker Landes Mickey

Dietzel Tops Scoring Race in Conference Play

Dietzel of San Antonio leads the conference scoring race with 101 points in league games despite a seven point night against Arkansas. Other notable scorers include Burickland Baylor Sexton Arkansas Kubricht Texas Sumner and T. G. U. records show Dietzel at the top with 101 points in conference play.

Las San Antonio T i Christian Center Arkansas Dietzel Watt Tetaln T. GU Burickland Baylor Sexton Kubricht Texas Sumner

Oateaga Shamrocks Take Second In AHL With 4 0 Win

The Oateaga Shamrocks moved into undisputed second place in the American Hockey League by trouncing the St. Louis Piers 4 to 0 at the Chicago Stadium before about 1000 fans.

Chicago Oateaga Shamrocks Llimming St. Louis Chicago Stadium

Bell Wins Singles And Doubles Titles

In New York on February 15, Berkeley Bell former San Antonian defeated J Gilbert Hall of South Orange in the Brooklyn Heights Casino invitation tennis finals 6-2 6-2 B-B. Bell teamed with Gregory Mangin of Newark to beat Hall and Manuel Alonso a former Spanish Davis Cup player 6-3 5-7 1-2 5-4 in doubles.

Bell New York Siv Berkeley Bell San’ Antonian J. Gilbert Hall South Orange N. J Brooklyn Heights Gregory Mangin Newark

Peterson and Ribas Clash In Second Cue Bout Night

In Chicago Charles Peterson of St. Louis and Isdra Ribas of Spain meet to start the second round of their world championship fancy shot billiards match. The program features 100 shots over three nights with four attempts per shot. The winner is decided by lowest total score. Peterson led early with a 13 point margin in the opening round at St. Fouls.

Peterson Ribas Chicago Charles Peterson Louis Isdra Rivas Spain Petertot St. Fouls

Green and Orange clash leaves Glasgow stadium in chaos

In Glasgow Scotland on February 15 thousands of football fans filled the stands for the Motherwell vs Glasgow match. A free-for-all erupted at halftime injuring forty and leading to twenty arrests as rivalry flared over Irish questions.

Glasgow Scotland Motherwell

French and Kremer Seek New Pirates Contracts

Pittsburgh Pirates pitchers Larry French and Ray Kremer returned their 1932 contracts due to salary cuts. They reside in Gall- Sernia, and details of their action were announced in Frenc h and Kremer seek new terms amid reductions.

French Kremer Francisco Larry French Ray Kremmier Pittsburgh Pirates Gall- Sernia

Sarazen Wins Hundred Thousd Victory in New Orleans

Sarazen earns $1000 more with a wire to victory in the 72-hole Temper cup event in New Orleans. Sarazen finishes at 280, Henry Cooper of Chicago shoots 281 for second with $750. Denny Shute posts a 67 Sunday, the course record and the tournament's lowest round.

New Orleans Little Dene Sarazen Vite Tue Florida Henry Cooper Chicago Denny ‘Shute

Golf Prize Money Distribution Atop Detroit Event

Third prize money of 600 with 292 led notables, Hagen Well-Up strangled a tragic puller Walter Hagen of Detroit who received 287 to divide fourth and fifth with John Golden of Noroton Conn, each 450. Johnny Dawson led amateurs with 307. Rainwater Jr. and Jules Layard of New Orleans tied for next at 220. George Bush of New Orleans claimed fourth with 24. Watched by spectators, Lafoon of Denver impressed with a hole-in-one on No 17. Metz earned 250, with other winners including Wille Mac Parlane and Dick Metz at 238 and 250, Craig Wood 239, Abe Espinosa 300, Johnny Camet 300, Joe Kirkwood and Clarence Clark at 202 and 187, and more, ending with Tom Runyan and three others at 25 each.

Hagen Walter Hagen Detroit John Golden Noroton Conn Johnny Dawson Chicago Jesse Rainwater Jr Jules Layard New Orleans George Bush Lafoon Denver Tony -Penna Persacola Fig Dave Hackney Lowal Mass Floyd Boone Coriicana Texas Tory Butler Corpus Christi Bob Bhave Cleveland Jules lAckerbloom Little Rock Ark Ray Mangtum Dallas Paul Runyan White Plains Ralph Guldsht St. Louis

Vines Loses Again in City Championship Final

Lester Stoefen of Los Angeles defeated Allsworth Vines in three sets 6-4 5-7 2-6 4-6 to win the anniv city championship singles final. Stoefen has now beaten Vines in four of ten meetings.

Los Angeles Stouffen Vines Tos Angeles Lester Stoefen Allsworth Vines Met Annival Stoefen

Parish League double header at Central Catholic court

Parish league basketball featured San Fernando vs St Gerard's and Mety's vs Sacred Heart on the Central Catholic high school floor. San Fernando beat St Marys 50 26 and St Ann's defeated Our Lady of Sorrow 39 34 as a third game was forfeited when St Gerard's failed to appear.

Central Catholic New School San Fernando St. Gerard's Mety's Sacred Heart St. Mary's St. Ann’s Our Lady of Sorrow Central Catholic High School St.Gerard’s Perpetual Help Perpetual Ieln

Tilden to Meet German for Title at Madison Square Garden

New York February 15 William Tilden professional tennis champion will defend his laurels against German champion Hans Nussuren in a five set match at Madison Square Garden on February 20. Promoter Jack Curley announced the bout as the deciding final for the title.

Lake Ilacid Irving Jaltee Jack Shea Jaftee New York Rhea Dartmouth College

Javelinas Sweep Schreiner In Two-Game Series

In Kinosville on February 15 the Javelinas defeated Schreiner 45 34 after edging Behrainer 44 43 the previous night. The Mountaineers were swept in the two game series with Schreiner.

Javelinas Schreiner Kinosville Texsa A C. Javelinas Schreiner Institute Mountaineers Hogs Behrainer

Gould Catches 5000-Pound Sea Bat Off Fort Lauderdale

Sir Gould's fishing party hauled in a monster sea bat weighing about 5000 pounds off the coast near Fort Lauderdale. The fish towed the boat for five miles while the crew fought it, Gould's hands were cut and his right hem damaged in the struggle, and a city crane helped lift the beast from the docks.

Fort Lauderdale Fis Jar Gould Sir Gould Gould

Records under fire as indoor track season nears end

New York reports three more assaults on indoor track records amid preparations for the national championships. The New York Athletic Club hosts events at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Seton Hall in Newark on Friday, and Meadowbrook in Philadelphia on Saturday, featuring top performers in the lead up to the meet.

New York New York Athletic Club Bfadison Square Garden Seton Hall Newark Meadowbrook Club Philadelphia

Haines to Try Out His Wing for Year

Veteran Cardinal pitcher who missed the World Series with a throwing arm injury plans a one year pitching contract He declined a minor league farm manager role and a coaching job to show how his arm recovers and performances might be.

Haines Bs. Lawhs Pau Cardinal Thor Wil Len

Corbett Ready to Leave Hospital After Recovery

New York Feb 15 Dr George W Fish personal physician to James J Corbett said the former heavyweight champion could leave the Edward S Herkness position whenever he wished He would stay confined for several days as a precaution after a heavy cold kept him hospitalized

Corbett New York George W. Fish James J. Corbett Edward S. Herkness

Edison Steele Seizes Perfect Round at Willow Springs

Edison Steele, pro at Willow Springs Golf Club, carded a near flawless round Sunday on a favorable course. He finished 71 with a 38 on the front and par 3s, bogeying only two holes, aided by the well-conditioned Willow greens and two birdies. In other news, German athlete Paul De Bruyn won a 15 mile Staten Island development race at Silver Lake Park in 1 hour 25 minutes 21 seconds.

Edison Steele Willow Edison Willow Springs New York Paul de Bruyn Silver Lake Park Staten Island

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