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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1932

Page

11

Dempsey Levinsky Fight Review and Other Sports Notes

The column reviews Jack Dempsey’s bout with King Levinsky in Chicago noting Dempsey’s cautious tactics and missed openings. It mentions Paul McSwern back from the fight, Dempsey’s perceived slipping form since his peak, and a candid quote from Dempsey about facing a tougher foe. Also covered are Blaney Franklin’s bullfighting arena plan faces public opinion hurdles and Sonja Henie’s expense demands for an exhibition trip.

Jack Demp- Nacy King Levinsky Chicago Ibave Levinsky Paul Mcswern Gunter Hotel Jack

Runyan Wins Florida Golf Open in Tampa Final

Port Chester’s Runyan, 30, edged Burkshoe Macfarlane 3 and 1 in the Gasperilla open golf final in Tampa. Macfarlane also collected $625 in prizes from the $4,000 event.

Runyan Florida Sytampa Pla

Fort Sam Horse Show Opens Tuesday at Traield Arena

The Fort Sam Houston horse show opens Tuesday morning at Traield after three delays due to weekend rain. Finals in three children classes and preliminaries in open jumping were set for 1:30 p.m. Monday in the artillery brigade show ring.

Fort Sant Houston Traield Artillery Brigade

Mack Leads A’s Into First Drill In Palm Beach

Connie Mack, tall leader of the Philadelphia Athletics, led nearly all players into their first workout of the season at Ferry Park in Port Myer s, marking the eighth year the team has trained there. Regulars and recruits attended after a five week golf to shape for the campaign.

Port Myers Pla Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics Mount Plymouth Ferry Park

Jackets Lose To Crusaders In St Anthony's Defeat

St Anthony's Yellow Jackets, champions of the Southwest Texan Academic federation, lost 71 to 29 on their court to St Mort's Crusaders of the Marisa league. A strong first half surge by St Mary's Jive kept the Jackets from overcoming the early 12-0 lead. Julian and Merz stood out for St Anthony's amid a challenging third quarter.

St. Anthony's College Texan Academic Federation St. Mort’s Crusaders St. Anthony's Court Jackets Crusaders St. Mary's Julian Merz St. Anthony's Weng Mera Stentes Hlang St Stars's Yisna Acd Hatarer Foreard

St Anthony Teams Defeat St Ann's in Conference Play

St Anthony's A class team won 35 20 over St Ann's as Eby led with 19 points and O Dunhel added nine in the C class game St Anthony's won 2 16 with Pimento and Meche among top scorers for St Ann's efforts included O Dunhel and Claus as key contributors for the two junior conference matches on St Anthony's court

St. Anthony's St. Annn’s St. Anthony's Court Eby St Anthony's St. Anfee's O'Dunhel I. Price Mur Recher Leonard St. Anne Mann Martinez Boykin Helloran O'Connell Fares

Peters, Kansas City. Catcher, Drops Dead

John Peters veteran catcher for the Kansas City Blues died suddenly at his home in Kansas City Kansas last night. He collapsed from heart disease while discussing his prospects for a good season with the Blues. Peters had been first string catcher for five years.

Kansas City American Association John Peters Kansas City Blues Kan Peters Blues

Vines Rallies To Beat Gledhill In Exhibition

Ellsworth Vines, the national singles champion, returned to form in San Francisco by defeating Keith Gledhill of Stanford 6 3 1 1 in a Sunday match. In an exhibition, Vines earlier fell to Bud Chandler. Helen Wills Moody also won an exhibition over Richard Blasander 6 3 6 3. Steeplechasers win highlights, while Johnny Murphy tops among American Association pitchers in strikeouts and walks.

Vines Gledhill San Prancisco Ellsworth Vines Keith Gledhill Stanford University Bud Chandler Herkeley Helen Wills Moody Vietarious Richard Blasxander Johnny Murphy Yankees St. Paul American Association

Fish Walk Ladders Ride Elevators In Washington

Washington dispatch describes Interior Department plans to aid migrating salmon by ladders and elevators at a dam. Fish ascend 252 foot dam via two foot steps then are funneled by curved front edges, rest, and finally travel in an elevator to Baker Lake. The mechanism carries them in a steel tank to the top for release.

Washington D. C Interior Department Myer Itagiant Individus Pool Balmon B Wake Ea Lime Tesh Baker Lake

Golf Winners Through 1928 From Houston to Dallas

A historical summary lists multiple golf match results from 1914 to 1928 featuring players such as George Rotan of Houston, Wace Kendall of Dallas, Louis Jacoby of Dallas, Jack Neville of Los Angeles, and O S Carlton Jr of Houston. The records show wins and losses across dates and venues including Dallas, Houston, Wichita Falls, and Omaha, with scores like 4 and 1 or 7 and 6, reflecting a chronicled sequence of local and regional matches in early American golf.

George Ratan Wace WK. A. Kendall Dallas Dexter Wee Clarence Margham San Anlenio Lewis Gan Antonis Louis Jacoby Geerst Alredgr Dalles George Rotan Housten Marry Allwill Houston W. G. Hunt Cleorga Rotan W. L- Dexter Maltes Freocks Culmel Bonton Jack Tarrant San Antonis Carlton Jr T. B. Cochran Wichita Falla Land George Rotan Moulton Wiehita W. C. Hunt Jack Neville Los Angeles George von Elm Sand O. S. Carlton Jr Benston Jack Speer Reuben’ Athangly Hice Insitute Teagee Dori Daesda Chicago Gut Moreland Johnny Goodman Omaha Nev

Winning Race Horse Ben Marshal Hurt in Hawthorne Sprint

Yesterday's recap notes a sprint at Hawthorne on October 1929 where Ben Marshal, a six year old racer, fractured a leg during the stretch. The horse and rider crossed the finish on three legs, then the unit was treated by Dr Kaiser. The leg later healed, and Ben paid out bets in New Orleans in 1931.

Hawthorne Racetrack Ben Marshal Museelar D. L. Rellfer Germany Kaiser Ben You New Orleans

Bucky Harris builds hope amid early spring training

Detroit Tigers manager Bucky Harris expresses cautious optimism as players report for preliminary spring training in Richardson Spring, California. He notes that early impressions shape plans for positions while acknowledging the harsh reality of major league competition and potential disappointments. Connie Mack adds two Portland club players to Florida camp as prospects.

Richardson Calli Bucky Harris Detroit Tigers Connie Mack Portland Florida Joe Boryman Ed Coleman

Commercial Cage League Final Promises High Plate Showdown

Commercial City league basketball reaches its decisive match on Monday night at Camp Nonnoyle coin when Kenneys Grocers and Texas Chiro Hawks clash in the championship. Both teams entered the playoff undefeated from the round robin and are guaranteed a spot in the city series. Referees Hay Miller and Wright Riley will officiate.

Kenney’s Grocers Texas Chiro Hawks Hay Miller Wright Riley

Jack Dempsey Tackles Wine in Louisville Fight

Chicago Feb 22 Jack Dempsey heads for Louisville to take on Franke Wine of ButteMont in a four round bout tonight, as he pursues a comeback.

Jack Dempsey Chicago Louiaville Prankie Butte Mont

Tennis Stars Go Into Second Round

In the Pan American tennis tournament in Miami Beach on February 22 second round matches were played. Notable results included George Die Manlop of Paris facing Jarvis Adams of Port Washington, Wilmer Allison of Austin and Ray Gotfreyson of Milwaukee meeting, and Lott of Chicago defeating Fairbanks of Indianapolis 6-3 6-2 after advancing through byes. Gustavo Vollmer, Cuba’s champion, had a bye and faced Hudson Namm of Miami in the next round.

Miami Beach Fla. Fev George Die Manlop Paris Jarvis Adams Port Washington Wilmer Allison Austin Texas Ray Gotfreyson Milwaukee Gilbert Hall Fort Orange N.J Rey White Miami Marcel Tainville Toronto Canadian Star End &. J. Harbett Bmiams George Lott Chicago Fairbanka Indianapolis Malen Lott Gustavo Vollmer Cuba Hudson Namm Mileams

Can Farmers Stop Dietzel on A. and M. Court

College Station Texas February 22 Adolph Dietzel tall T C U center rom Ganantonio only 32 points away from a new Southwest conference basketball scoring record of 163 which would surpass by one the mark he himself set last season Will find out Monday night on the A and M court whether he achieves his goal The Farmers and the T C U Frogs tangle Monday night and Dietzel is due for some real testing against Veit man and Geard Brad Aggie guards Dietzel s other two games are against M U cellar champions Dietzel now has 137 points His greatest rival Biricxiad of Baylor has 104

College Station Texas Fev Adolph Dietzel T.C- UL Brad Aggie Dietzel M. U Biricxiad Baylor

Razorbacks Host Missouri State in Home Non Conference Clash

Arkansas aims to repeat a narrow 41 to 38 win as they host Missouri State at Fayetteville tonight in a non conference basketball game. The teams faced earlier this season with Arkansas prevailing. Dallas soccer winners: United Fidelity Life beats Star Dairy 3 2 in a Galveston exhibition before 2000 fans.

Arkansas Dallas United Fidelity Life Btar Dairy Galveston Dergona

New Tennis Star of 15 Swings With Both Hands

U S reports from the Antipodes say Vivian McGrath, a 15 year old from Australia, could join the Davis Cup team next summer. He uses both hands on backhand shots, a rare style likened to swinging a cricket bat. The New York Herald Tribune notes his skill challenges orthodox norms and could topple established early champions and hopefuls.

New York United States Vivian McGrath Gil Ehigh Burt B McGrath Atill Alice

Friday Wrestling Card Promises Top Contenders Clash

Pro promoter Ralph Hammonds headlines a Friday night Exposition Grounds card with Hueh Nichols defending the world light heavyweight title against Gus Kallie in a best two of three falls bout. Semi final pits Otis Clingman versus Reidy Simms, and Gene Callet faces Young Stecher in a one fall match with 30 minute time limit.

Nichols Pelt Gus Kalllc Ralph Hammonds Exposition Grounds Otis Clingman Reidy Simms Kallle

Wednesday Rassling Card Promotes Rudy Anderson

The lineup for the triple malt wrestling event includes Rudy Anderson heavyweight to meet Red Hughes of Birmingham. Anderson was choked into defeat by Roy Reynolds last week. Jack Christie of Denver returns to face Stanley Roberts. Benny Bolt and Choctaw Indian also appear. The show opens with a 30 minute one fall bout.

Beethoven Rudy Anderson Red Hughes Birmingham Anderson Roy Reynolds Jack Christie Denver Stanley Roberts Benny Bolt Rap Antonio Joel Manning

San Antonio Gun Club hosts traps shoot in Olmos basin

A. L. Langston led in skeet traps with 48 of 50 and E. O. Lyman excelled in 16-yard traps as a San Antonio area group tunes up for a National Rifle Association event with 3000 dollars in prize money. The tourney runs March 1 to October 15 with 800 preliminary and 1600 final targets, plus a March 6 grab-bag prize shoot at Olmos basin.

A. L. Langston San Antonio Gar Club Olmos Basin E. O. Lyman Sores Skret J. P. Collins Ringhold A. Fitch Ms. A-L. Langston C. Scott Joe Oppenheiimer B. A Lewenthal C. S. Hates E. Jones San Antonio Vicinlty Ina Wational Rifle Association B. N Riordan

Ice Hockey Standings and Results From Various Leagues

Kansas City leads the AHL with 22 wins and 4 losses, 38 points, as Chicago trails at 16 20 8 20. Sunday results include New York Americans 3 New York Rangers 2, Detroit Falcons 1 Montreal 1 in overtime, Windsor 4 Cleveland 2, New Haven 4 Springfield 3, Chicago 2 Boston 1, Syracuse 6 Buffalo 2. Also notes on horse racing top bloodlines, a Texan golf ace, Boston skating, and Detroit pitchers linked to De an.

Kansas City L. T. Pet Chicago Duluth Tulsa New York New York Americans Detroit Detroit Falcons Montreal Canadiens Cleveland Windsor AL New Haven New Haven Springfield AG Chicago Chicago Blackhawks Boston Hanlns Syracuse Buffalo

Bowling results and standings from Callan tournament day

Snapshot of the Callan Bowling Tournament with Ernest Temples and teammates placing in singles and doubles. Haven-Reinmare lead team standings while Tex and Dallas squads contest top spots. weekly schedule and scores footnote a busy local bowling scene.

Howlers Ouing Fisk AC San Nivenslkeet Sheerlawsr Wees Dan Antana Movston Elks Gouing Teo Ima Dallas Tulsa Verage Slur Alleyn Setordesnbahl

Houston Invitational Golf Qualifiers Faced Water Hazard Delays

Houston February 22. Officials of the annual Houston Country club invitation tournament provided boats to move golfers through the qualifying round after the course floods created water hazards on four holes. The mud and water also affected Gus Moreland who held the favorite's seat. Johnnie Dawson of Chicago emerged as a notable entrant in last year's heavy rain edition.

Houston Gus Moreland Dallas Johnnie Dawson Chicago

Unclear sports schedule mentions conference games and colleges

Fragmented OCR from a sports schedule lists teams and conferences including Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas A&M. Several dates, venues, and universities appear, with scattered results and non conference notes, but the text is garbled and partially unreadable.

Snow Needed Prompt Artificial Rink For Palisades Jump

With nature failing to provide snow for the Palisades Jumping tournament the Bear Mountain crowd turned to an artificial three rink. Over three months snow sweepings from the rink were collected during thrice daily cleanings and stored for use.

Bear Mountain Nature

Yankees to play five exhibition games in Mexico City

Mexico City reports that the New York Yankees will visit around March 15 for five exhibition games as part of their spring training tour. The trip is said to include a match against a team comprising part of Mexico City’s top baseball players.

Mexico City Ose Cham- Joppoca Tere New York Yankees Yankees M. City Meet x Team Mealco

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