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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1932

Page

15

Dempsey Faces Levinsky in Chicago Comeback Show

Jack Dempsey, 36, returns to the ring in Chicago Stadium aiming to prove still a top heavyweight. He meets King Levinsky in a nine to ten round bout as advance ticket sales near 60,000 and the event grows into a major indoor boxing presentation.

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Cornell Mexican Grid Star Leaves Cornell

Cris Martinez a captain of the 1932 Cornell football team leaves Ithaca to join Mexico's communications and public works department as an engineer. He will work under his uncle Miguel M. Acosta and is noted for fencing captaincy and hammer throw on track and field. His younger brother will continue the football legacy at Cornell next year.

Ithaca Cris Martinez Erlila Cornell Will Remye New York City Eigil Mexico Communications and Public Works Department Will Servo Miguel M. Acosta Sose Cris

Ben Eastman Poised for Iron Man Push at Stanford

The 19 year old Stanford junior Ben Eastman, tall and eager, aims to push track records this outdoor season by contesting the 2 4 40 and 880 yard dashes and leading Stanford’s mile relay. Once clocked near the world mile mark last year, Eastman eyes Olympic glory at Los Angeles while remaining modest and focused. His older brother Sam also stars on the Stanford squad, though not in his pace.

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Rivalry Sparks Between Mrs Ad Toepperwein And Annie Oaklay

New York dates an adolescent markswoman Arlayne Brown of Saint Lucia age fifteen who holds world champion revolver status. Armed with 38 caliber Colt and twenty six medals she demonstrates near impossible accuracy including shooting ashes from a cigarette in her father's mouth. She plans to travel with her parents to Philadelphia for the Motor Boat show to display skill.

New York Eitdle Annie Oaklay Arlayne St. Lucia Schoo Atlayas Clyde E. Brown Philadelphia

Skaters Enter Final Stage of World Figure Championship

On day two in Montreal nine men and about two dozen women moved toward the final stage of the world figure skating championships. Sonja Henie of Norway, wearing a rabbit fur decoration, led the women as the reigning world champion since 1926. Karl Schafer of Vienna stood out among the men contestants from six countries.

Montreal Séarly Sonja Henle Norway Karl Schaefer Vienna Hike Miss Henle

Kieckhefer Accepts Challenge From Four Chess Rivals

Chicago star Auzie Kieckhefer, holder of the world three cash for its Nard title, accepts a special tournament with four rivals Wille Hoppe Wesker Cochran Arthur Thurnblad and Jase Eman. The event plans 20 games with two matches each afternoon and night starting Monday.

Kieckhefer Chicago Auzie Kieckhefer Wille Hoppe Wesker Cochran Arthur Thurnblad Jase Eman

Harlandale Aims To Beat Eagles In District Tourney

Harlandale High Indians led by coach Ray Dixon prepare to challenge Brackenridge Eagles in the District 22 tournament at San Marcos Friday and Saturday. Dixon’s versatile offense and guard-heavy defense aim to topple Brackenridge, last season’s runner up to Sidney Lanier. The Indians, bolstered by experience from last year, practice daily at Harlandale gym with a lineup featuring Ban Anfanio Nowe Wiggins Livingston Layton Brown Outter side J W Wiggins Dooley Kardow Dahlgren Curry.

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Fight results from multiple venues and bouts

World light heavyweight champion Masic Rosenbroom drew with Young Bob Godwin in Daytona Beach in a non title bout. Sammy Mandell outpointed Jimmy Spivey in Columbus. Andy Divodi of New York outpointed Giblon Lecadre of France. Seal Karris stopped Kenorthee in Chicago. George Courtnay outpointed Guy Balerno in Oxinhorne. Red Tingley drew with Terris Hill in BaIlingham. Kid George knocked out Johnny Wallace in Muskogee. Edale Terry knocked out Reaber Cortez in St Louis Fall River. An incomplete item mentions Al Domayve and others with unclear details.

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College Basketball Scores From Various Matchups

Numerous college games featured tight results and scattered upsets as Georgetown, Syracuse, Virginia, and Wisconsin posted varying margins. Notable tallies include West Virginia 25, Campbell 61, and Aurora 37 in recent action across multiple conferences.

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Aggies Meet Beaten SMU in cellar clash at College Station

In College Station on Thursday night the Aggies face a Southern Methodist squad upset by Rice. Jake Hess moved to guard, scoring 16 as Rice Fleet the Mustangs 28 to 22. Rice now leads the conference cellar standings as Aggies seek another win after a 27-6 victory over Rice earlier in the week.

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Bissonette Signs After Reported 1932 Wage Cut

Del Bissonette, first baseman, signed a 1932 contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers after a wage cut was reportedly accepted. The move confirms the slugger remains with the National League club as of September 18.

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Riley Takes Post as New Tech High Coach

Wright Riley, former Bracken Ridge and Lanier coach, appointed Wednesday as head of the physical education department at the San Antonio School of Technology, formerly Mult Avenue High. He will start duties Thursday morning and begin track training at Garrett Field, with Lanier’s Nemo Hesera handling coaching duties at Lanier until fall.

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Godwin Draws Rosenzbloom In Bid For Title

Daytona Beach Florida February 4 Young Bob Godwin of Daytona Beach fought the light heavy champ Maxie Rosenzbloom to a ten round draw in a battle that tested Godwins endurance and skill. Rosenzbloom offered a sturdy defense while Godwin pressed the action and fought through a swollen eye and hurt hand to earn the draw in the final round.

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Movie Stars' Ball Game Aids Olympic Fund Drive

Los Angeles on February 18 reports motion picture comedians Joe Brown and Buster Keaton will organize celebrity baseball squads to play at Wigfield to raise funds for the Amerikan Olympic team. Proceeds go to the American Olympic Committee Southern California division, targeting a $39,000 quota. The rosters likely include some Major League and Coast League players. Albie Booth back, Yale football star, returns to university after three months battling a lung infection.

Olympic Los Angeles Joe FE. Brown Buster Keaton Southern California Goast Albie Booth New Haver Conn Yale

Alexander Must Try Out As Rookie With Chicago

Avalon California February 18 Grover Cleveland Alexander, former National League premier, will not join the Chicago Cutz this season unless he earns a spring roster spot after two days of practice. Manager Rogers Hornsby signals sparing reliance on 27 man limit. Cutters hopeful of a surprise. Hornsby lauded Lyle Tinning and Stanley Hack in the first rain affected drill, noting Tinning’s past success and ease of throw.

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Whitney to Sign with Phillies After Salary Talks

Whitney of San Antonio, a crack third baseman, reached an agreement in salary with Phillies officials after a long-distance talk. He accepted a roughly five percent cut, with the club seeking about ten percent. Whitney will sign on arrival and join winter camp in Florida on February 28.

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Smith Leads Jaysee Five To Narrow Win Over Badgers

Rich ard Smith nets a late two point edge as the San Antonio junior college Jaysee five defeat Karnes City High School Badgers 27 to 19 on the City M G A court. Howell and Townsend had sparked a late push before Smith sealed the victory with a final shot. Reacnes City players were standouts with notable contributions from Person and Towne.

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Randolph Ramblers Even the Series With Business College

Randolph Field Ramblers beat Draughton’s Business College 41 to 25 on the Army court to even the series. Flanagan led Randolph Field with 18 points as the second half surge turned the game. The teams now prepare for a decisive third game Tuesday night.

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Athens Ten Test Strikers Weakening

Athens Texas February 18 Troy Tompking and Weldon Browning remained suspended by coach Jimmy Kitts for refusing to apologize for quitting. Four remaining strike members returned and received uniforms for practice after a game in Dallas. The team turmoil followed after the Dallas game.

Athen Athens Texas Troy Tompking Weldon Browning Jimmy Kitts Dallas Kitts

Schreiner Mountaineers Rally to Beat Javelinas in Season Finale

Schreiner Institute's Mountaineers erased a three game skid by defeating the Kingsville Javelinas 27 to 32 to cap the basketball season. Schreiner led 22 to 17 at halftime with Gadler and forward topping scoring with 10 points.

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Richardson Improving After Injury At Local Hospital

Former Braden Ridge high football captain Dan Richardson, Rice Institute student, is reported improving after a serious fall that sent him to a hospital with severe injuries. He was described as doing nicely on Thursday by medical staff.

Richardson Dan Richardson Bradenridge High Rice Institute

Giants Seek Waner From Pirates in Trade Talk

New York Giants reportedly offered Sam Leslie, Fred Marshall, and Red Leach for Pirates star Poul Waner. Waner would bolster New York outfield while Leslie and Marshall could fill infield roles. Waner and Pirates had previous tensions as talks circulated.

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