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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1932

Page

16

Rip Collins Splits Off To Join Rangers For Law Role

Warren Rip Collins leaves the St Louis Browns and signs a 1932 Texas Rangers contract worth 2500 dollars. He joins Ranger chief Bill Sterling to pitch for the Ranger team, which boasted a 21–1 record last season, with Sterling also playing first base.

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Dempsey Beats Whit in Fourth Comeback Bout

Jack Dempsey resumes his comeback tour with a four round exhibition against Frankie Whit in Louisville Kentucky. Dempsey has fought 44 bouts on the tour, knocking out 53 and only losing one. Extra chairs were shipped from Cincinnati for a crowd expected to reach 20 000 at the Jefferson County Armory. On Wednesday Dempsey heads to Frankfort to address the Kentucky legislature and meet Governor Ruby Lattoon.

Louisville Frankie Whit Butte Mont Jack Dempsty Jefferson County Armory Dempsey Variety King Levinsky Chicago Levinsky Lf Leeat Bent Dempsey Shoutrin Kentucky Cincinnati Prankfort Ruby Latfoon

College basketball results from Missouri to Indiana

A garbled roundup lists multiple college games with scattered scores and teams including Missouri, Indiana, Wisconsin, Northwestern, Michigan, Purdue, Drake, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arizona. It mentions locations like Sprincefield and Jefferson and includes odd fragments such as Denver and Central (Oxia).

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Ficht Results From An Odd City Meet

A garbled list of names and places follows, mentioning Louie Hace Frenclenn Mae Baas and Tom Heeney with scattered affiliations like New Zea Liburch and Cohen. The fragment mentions several individuals, teams, and locations in a chaotic sequence, suggesting a results table or roster from a past athletic event.

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Hamilton Organizes Alamo Paint Team Wins Summer League

Hamilton organizes the Alamo Paint baseball team to compete in the Winter Baseball league and aims for summer play. Manager Citon coordinates players and invites inquiries at Mission 5017. In Viningsville, Feb 23, Coach Bobby Cannon leads the Buccaneers to a championship effort against Methis Hi, under Coach Rud McCallum and the College of Aria team, amid unclear details.

Hamilton Alamo Alamo Paint Company Citon Cannons Cagers Viningsville Beifient Bobby Cannon

Venzke Dominates Mile Yet Falls Short Of Record

Gene Venzke, Yale trained star from Palstown, Pa, faced no strong challenger as he aimed for the mile mark at Madison Square Garden. Despite a strong field failing to keep pace, the crowd saw several world records fall in other events including McCluskey in the two mile steeple chase and Pecora in the mile walk, while NYU edged ahead in relay glory.

Ay Gayle Tansot Aasorintra WEW York Gene Venzke Palstoyn Madison Square Garden Gene New York A. C Leu Letmond New York A Venzke O Ailes Coan University of Pennsyvania Ray Conger Ilinois AC Frank Crowley Manhattan College Orval Merlin Raza ‘Venzke Bill McKuist Pennsylvania Arthur Pendleton Greenwich Lermond Leizure Joe McCluskey Fordham Iron Man Finn Purse Finland Mike Pecora Brooklyn Central ¥. CG. A George Goulding Canada New York University University of Pennsylvania Leo Lermond New York A.C Eomett Toppino Loyola Aperisher Eddie Tolan Detroit George Spitz Herman Drix Los Angeles A. G New York Athlotic Club New York University Sith Los Angeles A. C Minais

23rd Infantry Five Wins Series Opener

The 23rd Infantry Five defeated the Kelly Field All-Stars Monday night 2 48 in a playoff opener. They set to meet Brooks field reps in the Army basketball final on Tuesday at 9 o clock on the City M C A court. Plays feature Haren, Goldane Cor, Flad, Whise, Kaytmann, Carter, Law, and Williams with names listed in the box.

23Rd Infantry Terny Third Infantry Kelly Field Brooks Field Army M.C. A Haren Tel Ard Goldane Cor Flad Keener Belie Ros Kaytmann Kartertenl Bea Vsers Oy Bataan Sure Cyncasie Willlameon Maure

Harlingen High Wins Valley District Basketball Title

Harlingen Texas February 2 Harlingen High School completes a district title sweep by swamp Raymondville 44 to 15 in the final. The Harlingen team defeated Jose A. Kame Benownsville and Raymondville in succession to secure the championship.

Harlingen Texas Raymondville Harlingen High School Jose A Kame

Washingtons centenary bi calendar reform and dating notes

The piece argues calendar reform details from Julius Caesar to Gregorian adoption in 1752, noting Washington’s birthday timing controversy and highlighting retroactive celebrations and dating of 1931 versus 1932. It also mentions the rare Short Circle beetle causing cable damage and a humorous note about the Tuna Player cartoon Q&A offer.

Julius Caesar George Washington England Washington

Crisler Likely To Coach Princeton Tigers This Fall

Minneapolis February report says H. O. Crisler athletic director at Minnesota has a solid offer from Princeton to become head football coach. Princeton officials indicated willingness to sign promptly, with Wis consin and Iowa also in play. Crisler would leave Minnesota after two years in charge, having previously coached football and then directing athletics.

Minneapolis University of Minnesota H. O. Crisler Princeton Crisler J. G. Hibton Wisconsi Towa Minnesota Chicago N. J Poh Princeton University al Widmer H. O Fritz") Crisler Tigers Wihitmer Amherst Tiger

Open Golf Meet Draws 104 Players in St Petersburg

Four hundred golfers, pros and amateurs, began play at the Pasadena course in St Petersburg for a $1500 cash and prize open. Eighteen holes were completed with top scorers advancing to day two and a six hole playoff to decide the money prizes. Notable entrants included Walter Hagen Billy Burke Gene Sarazen Tony Manero Willie Macfarlane Harry Cooper Paul Reagan Joe Kirkwood and defending champ Jock Collin of Darton Ohio. Babe Ruth also competed.

St, Petersburg Fla Pasadena Whey Finis Babe Ruth

Sacred Heart Triumphs Over St Anns In Parish League Showdown

Sacred Heart overwhelmed St Anns 72 to 24 at Central Catholic High School led by Farias with 20 points and Santos 14. In the second game San Fernando beat Our Lady of Sorrows 51 to 42. Mudy Davalos top-scored for the losers with 21 points.

Farias Santos Sacred Heart St. Anns San Fernando Our Lady of Sorrow Mudy Davalos Macred Ueart Kuutes Madan Torworda Arian St. Ann'p O'Brien Focwarde Munrae Fule Mart Singnahae San Vernie Waeeon Balsa Toy Forwanss Heave T Vanauerte Vornniv Mendex Hrdrla'aeg Chapalh Ravatra Wernayiaeas Oweres Blaiverm

Bout Brings Two World Champions Together in Texas

Friday night features a heavyweight world title bout between Hugh Nichols and Gus Kallin at the Exposition Rounds arena with promoters announcing 30 percent of gross receipts to the winner and 20 percent to the loser. Otis Clinginah faces Red Simms in the semifinal and Young Atecher fights Gene Callet in the opener. If Slecher misses, Russian George Ligesky may substitute. Bloomington Victoria wins district basketball with 44 to 15 over Yorktown High.

Hugh Nichols Gus Kallin Campion Exposition Rounds Arena Ralph Hammonds Kallio Nickels Texas Nichols Otis Clinginah Amarillo Flash Red” Simms Gene Callet Atecher Stocher Hammonds Slecher George Ligesky Bloomington Victoria Victoria County Yorktown High Schoal Fana

Sonja Henie denies Canadian charges in profit row

New York reports Sonja Henie, Norwegian figure skating star, labels Canadian claims as a misunderstanding. She says she did not demand expense money for appearances at carnivals in Montreal and Toronto and explains the organizers misadvertised plans, noting they sold tickets under the stated terms.

Sonja New York Sonja Henie atoQttana Toronto Banja Madison Square Garden Sonia H. Sty

Young Maguire Leads Houston Invitational Qualifiers

Sixteen year old Wille Maguire Jr of Houston led the second day qualifying at the Houston Country Club eighteenth annual invitational golf tournament with a 69. Gus Moreland of Dallas finished close behind at 70 as match play began.

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Turner and Curtis Complete Mat Bills at Beethoven Hall

Turner from Little Rock teams with Curtis in a 15 minute and fall bout to cap Wednesday night wrestling at Beethoven Hall. Promoters announce a triple main event with three two hour matches and several notable matchups including Jack Chrissie v Stanley Rabern and Bennie Bolt v Joe Manning. Rudy Anderson versus Red Hughes is advertised in a third bout.

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Brady scores low in Kingsville golf meet

E D Brady of Harlingen shot 121 to be low gross Class A in the semi annual Lotinamenns of the lower Coast Golf association held in Kingsville on February 23. He also won the fifth prize in Class A with a net 105. J Barnum Edinburg finished second with 113 net. M Zerr and L Smith Corpus Christi tied in Class B with 112. Smith won playoff by one stroke. W D Sheffield Corpus Christi, 42, led Class G with 117.

Brady Kingsville E.D. Brady Harlingen Lotinamenns Lower Coast Golf Association Brady Als J. Barnum Edinburg Nek M. Zerr L. Smith Corpus Christi

Indians land left-handed pitcher and Charley Gooch move

The Indians added a left handed pitcher from Austin noted as the first southpaw in the batch and an experienced infielder Charley Gooch who played for the Disle champions last fall and the Birmingham Barons. Gooch was property of the Kansas City American Association club and comes as part of a deal separate from the Fletcher Caron trade.

San Antonio Ee Hammond Austin Hower Harmmond Raneman Charley Gooch Birmingham Barons Bit Jlt Kansas City American Asociation Indians Flicher Hobo” Caron Kausea City Teibe Bob House Verne Blenkiron Cap” Crossley

Close Games in Span Amer League at Woodlawn Lake

Three points decided two games in the Spanish American league Sunday at Woodlawn lake gym. The Themis beat Chapultepecs 30 28 on a last minute Ramirez basket whereas Trojans edged Amado Nervo 17 16. Playoff spot to be decided Feb 27 with Tuesday Night club and Ideals to represent the league in city playoffs.

Woodlawn Lake Gym Ramirez Themis Chapuitepecs Trojans Amado Nervo Jeague Texas Chiropractic College Hawks Chays Salas Ramirrez

St Anthonys Lads Sweep Cage Games For Title

St Anthony's Lads win four games as the St Anthony's Midgets clinch the class A Bexar county junior league basketball title with a 49 12 victory over St Gerards on their court. The undefeated Midgets face the Trojans next to finish the schedule. Other wins include St Henrys 21 15 and Laurel Heights 20 13 with varied Class E Mites also victorious over St Henrys 32 18.

St. Anthony’s St. Anthony's College St. Gerard's St. Anthony's Mites St. Henry's Laurel Heights Farears Vielusva Genter Xugeds Buta Midnete Fran Hy Kinzes Sigeane Holxasprin Walsh Green Feny

Shorty Russick Wins 40-Mile Lap in Dog Derby

Quebec February 23. Shorty Russick of Flin Flon Manitoba won the first 40 mile lap of the eastern international dog derby with his team finishing in 3 hours 29 minutes 15 seconds.

Quebec Shorty” Russick Fin Flon Manitoba

Dietzel Sparks Frogs Past Aggies Near Record

Texas Christian center Dietzel scored 14 points helping the Horned Frogs rally in the final minute to a 28 to 24 victory over Texas A&M. Aggie guard Merka outjumped Dietzel late as fouls mounted for both sides. Arkansas edged Missouri State Teachers 37 to 19 at Fayetteville. Baylor, weakened by influenza, prepared to face Rice as TCU pressed toward the conference title with two games left.

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Veterans Duel in Three Cushion Match Open in Chicago

Veterans Hoppe Cochran and Bozeman headline a three cushion billiards tourney in Chicago. Hoppe lost to Bozeman 40 to 24 in 3B innings, while Cochran beat Kieckhefer 40 to 26 in 34 innings. Thurnblad, former holder, defeated Kieckhefer 40 to 30 in 34 innings. Kieckhefer also beat Bozeman 40 to 26 in 45 innings.

Chicago Bliziards Winie Hoppe Halktine Welker Cochran Hoppe

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