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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1932

Page

17

Barbolera and State in key girls league showdown

Barbolera's Sports defend the title as they clash with State hospital Yellowmexers in the final double header at Woodlawn Lake gym. A win gives Barbolera the league crown or forces a three team playoff. State seeks second half honors. Richter's Butter-Krusts and Gniv art's Aces open the bill. officials William Cowart referee the featured game.

Barbolera Ute State Hospital Yellowmexers Woodlawn Lake Gym Bo'elock Barbera State Jackets Fred Mary Richter Butter-Krusts Gnivart Aces Woodlaws Lake Willlamacn Cowart Kiely State Hospital Woodlawn Lake Thursiddy

India to Send 24 to Olympics Highlighted Hockey Eleven

India will send a party of 24 athletes and officials to the Los Angeles Olympic Games, including its world champion field hockey team. The squad also features track, swimming, and other events. The Indian Hockey eleven, 1928 champions, defeated Holland 1 to 0 in the finals.

India Los Angeles Tadir Jocn Comratt Tea GD. SondHl Hungary Indian Associaton Weide mI Holland

Emerson Junior High Teams Dominate In Harris Games

Ralph Waldo Emerson Class B and C junior high squads beat Joel Chandler Tarsis 40-15 and 42-12 at Harris Tuesday afternoon. Lineups listed with players and positions across both teams.

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Army basketball finals ignite Fort Sam Houston league title

Ninth Infantry edges Twenty-third Infantry 24 to 20 to clinch the Fort Sam Houston series title after a late rally. The game, played at the post gym, featured key performances by Anton and Lyons with dominant center play from Bernay and Johnston, securing the decisive victory.

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San Marcos Bobcats Triumph in Rival Denton Game

San Marcos defeated Denton 33 to 17 in a hard fought regional clash. Brandt and Goppage led the Bobcats with 14 points each while Borchardt topped the Eagles with five. Mary Karow refereed the contest.

San Marcos Denton Texas San Marcos Bobcats Cagers Lial Cobcats Brandt and Goppage San Marcon Borchardt Eagles Mary Karow

Harlingen Cardinals Sweep Second Game for District Bid

Feb 18 Harlingen California, the Harlingen Cardinals Class A champions won their district bid by defeating Stuart Place Class B champions 25 to 17 in the second game.

Britons may mount new Lipton era America's Cup challenge

London reports indicate a renewed British bid after Sir Thomas Lipton's death. The British Yachting Union sent a note to the New York Yacht Club urging rule changes on mast construction for the cup class. They propose masts be wood or steel and seek to adjust the minimum mast weight to cover all attached fittings.

London Thomas Lipton Britist Pacing Union New York Yacht Club Glans J Yachta Unign

Baseball hopefuls pay off for Husky Aube with Yankees

New York fans recall Fordham after Henry Aube nicknamed Husky by road crews. At 5 feet 3 inches and 119 pounds he pitched for Fordham then joined the Senators in Albany for seasoning. He worked in the Easter league, going 10 games with 4 losses, allowing 120 hits and 53 walks while striking out few. He was born in Westbrook, Maine, 25 years ago.

Vear Asanetotl Permis Ieranidas Joseph Barky Aube New York Yankees New York Fordham University Hls Husky Fordham Yankees Wen Albany Senators Westbrook Ate

Del Rio Wildcats Get Grid Sweaters

Del Rio football honors 18 1931 Wildcats as sweaters presented to co captains Laurie Hunter and Sam McBee and 16 teammates including Marvin Adams, Cady Wardlaw, Dink Wardlaw, Brave Bradley, Booth Dean, Ira Searcy, and Edwin Smith. Dean and Cauthorn serve as co captains for 1982 squad with five lettermen not returning next season.

del AO Wildcat Laurie Hunter Sam McBee Marvin Adams Cady Dink Wardlaw Brave Bradley Booth Dinzy Dean Ira Searcy Jack Sinlor Veltmann Wiliam Dinckman Bobby Duke Hank Forester Douglas Cordon Jack Louglin Ardtur Hutchingan Virgil Cauthorn Edwin Smith Cauthorn Isradley Searcy Caulhorn Smith Tor Ure

Deny Blow in Bout Killed Borden Heir in New Haven

Physicians said Gail Christian Ulles, 20, grandson of the late Girl Borden, died from pneumonia and meningitis, not injuries from a boxing bout. He had just won the city amateur championship by beating Jackie Austin and was admitted to hospital two days later.

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Shreveport Ball Club Situation Remains Unsettled

Shreveport's baseball franchise fate lingered uncertainly as Texas League proxy J Alvin Gardner visited with local investors to discuss the future but offered no definite decision. The talks, held midweek, left the status unresolved for now.

Shreveport Surevepor Shreveport Baseball Club J. Alvin Gardner

Cards Drop Scottdale Club From Cardinals List

The Scottdale Pennsylvania club of the Middle Atlantic League has been dropped from the Cardinals roster. St Louis officials announced the team has been removed, and the players will transfer to the Boringfield team in the Western divisions.

ST. Louia Scottdale Cardinals St. Louls

Mat Show Delivers Rough Ring Action at Beethoven Hall

The Wednesday card drew 260 fans as Jack Christie and Charlie Miller fought a two out of three falls draw in a masterful yet chaotic encounter. Roy Reynolds defeated Tendy Anderson in two falls, while Roughhouse Hex and Joe Turner ended in a draw. Fans booed the referee and lingered through a hectic evening of falls and rumbles.

Jack Cameron Alten Y Met Beethoven Hall Jack Christie Charlie Miller Benk Oine Miller Christie Jack Cnter Millers Iron Hall Roy Reynolds Tendy Anderson Tiger Mills Anderson Reynolds Roughhouse Hex Joe Turner Bill Harrison Burnett Umekeeper

Frisch Balks at Pay Slash in St Louis

Frankie Frisch captain and second baseman of the world champion Cardinals refuses a rumored $5000 salary cut and has delayed signing the 1992 contract. The report came from St Louis on a Wednesday amid financial talks impacting the team’s roster. Marcy Lau, The Light's Rental Expert at Crackett 2400, will assist.

ST. Louis Frankie Frisch Cardinals Marcy Lau Crackett 2400

Kirkwood Injured in Another Wreck

Tallahassee February 14 Joe Kirkwood professional golf star escaped serious injury after his car turned over en route to the Texas Open in San Antonio He was thrown from the car near Detinak Springs Florida but received minor injuries and continued on his way

Tallahassee Fin Joe Kirkwood San Antonin Kirkwood Detiniak Springs Fla

Florida women golfers reach Florida championship semis

In West Palm Beach four players advance to the Florida women's golf championship semifinals. Maureen Creult faces Edith Quier in Reading and Helen Hicks, defending national champion, meets Mrs H D Blerrett of Hutchinson Kansas. The matches occur today at the Florida course.

West Palm Beach Fila Maureen Creult Edith Quier Reading Helen Hicks H. D. Blerrett Hutchinson Kan

Kallio Routed as Ring Tactics Prompt Disqualification Risk

Promoter Ralph Hammonds warns Kallio and veteran Clingman may face disqualification if Kallio avoids punishment by using rope holds during Friday main event at Exposition grounds. Clingman, undefeated at nine months, pressuring with tying holds while Kallio seeks victory to keep title hopes alive. Event also features MacCell versus Callet in semi final and Simos versus Moran in a one fall special.

Gus Katie Lermas Fins Hal Scott Finn Kallie Hag Knile Clingman Hammonds Amoney Ollugman Kaille Ax Rss Witt Dey Gene. Callet Douglas Maccell Toronto Agntn Red“ Simos Sailor Moran

Kenney's Grocers dominate Commercial Cage League game

Kenney's Grocers overwhelmed the Sim Houston Bankers 54 30 in the second game on Wednesday night at Camp Neemoyle courts. Cholly Finn scored 2 points in a flawless minute, while Herbert Wheeler added 15. Forneyre led Triple G glow with 19 as St. Mary's Independents fell 140 in the opener with Buentosive at 14 for top honors.

Kerrville High Edges Central Catholic In Narrow Win

Kerrville High defeated Central Catholic High of San Antonio 27 to 25 in a late rally. Swearingen led Kerrville with 19 points while Jed Wes tens added 11 for Central Catholic. The game stayed close throughout with a tense finish in Kerrville on Wednesday.

Swearingen Enve Thuy High Kerrville Central Catholic High San Antonio Westens Central Jed j—Nutaler CPN

Jackets Cinch Academic Title With Ninth Straight Win

St Anthony's college team crushed Peacock Military 34-15 on Wednesday night at St Anthony's, clinching an eighth straight league win and moving within one victory of mathematically sealing the Southwest Texas Academic Federation basketball crown. Jackets have 23 wins in 25 games this season, with 19 in a row. They face St Mary’s Gospel next Sunday at 3 p.m. on the St Anthony's court. a large crowd is expected.

SS Anthony's College Yollawiackela Peacock Military Adehiy St. Anthony's San Marcos Bapilet Academy Southwest Texas Gentral High The Baptista Bt. Anthony’s Yackets Dackers St. Mary's Grusurers St. Anthony's Court Anthony Welbnen Veacock Marhelt Run Shinens Erga Pearneke

Hospital Nurse Urges Clean Appearance Across Illnesses

A nurse argues that appearance affects service to patients. She notes that some men use illness as an excuse to skip shaving, though many convalescents or those in observation cannot shave themselves or hire a barber.

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