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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1934

Page

2

High School Cage Finals Set Amid Weekend Playoffs

Saturday semi finals in the Drilerson High School gym featured tight threes. Jefferson and Harlands led their divisions as Bexar County, Tivy of Kersynle, and others vie for the city title with Jacobs and Harlandale staging strong showings. Finalists to be crowned Saturday night as teams chase third place and the overall championship.

Drilerson High School Bexar Cavity Chem- Bio Harlands Indias Kersynle Jefferson Ely Meeiing Segun Tor Prederickeburg Harlandale Charfee Glenn Haglish Jack Nichols Mustangs Faymters Lad Nizon Si Willies Gesell English Fda Mitchell Gary Dietzel Jets Tha Jeffs Esse Mitchell Wer Betnre Eng Faeleh Dietzel Eieht Fins Noinre Frederickshure Rem Dietzel Eres Werlandale Indians Amr Charlotte Sreet Bettim Indians Bul Weaver Couyt Liven Asner Ventury Mos Lions Doach Ray Nixag Mverr Mitchell Nichols Forwarts Dintzel Cara Chaos Rold Dittzer Amy Ands Senders Morro Tucker Nixon Tae

Automatic Betting Machine for Epsom in Houston

A totalisator or automatic betting machine will be installed for the 1936 horse racing season at Houston's Epsom Downs. Director Lor Smith announced the plan and noted a contract to install one at Rockingham Park in Salem.

Epsom Houston Texas Epsom Downs Lor’ Smith Brith Rmn Rockingham Park Salem Oy Toler” Smith Rockingilain Park Epsom Dons

Riley Horses Finish First in Inter-siting Team Final

Riley horses from Kansas fare strong in the three-night Inter-siting military team final at Miami Fort Sill. Jockeys Lieuts Curtis Raguse and Capisin Jadwin rode to a faultless performance, keeping the Riley team ahead. Fort Sill’s Glysmi, Whirlgig, and Navire also showed heavy challenge with a near perfect display but Riley led with four points after two nights.

Miami, Fla Foyt Fort Sil Okla Fort Sill - E Argo John M. Wal- Jems Thur E Golem

Aggie Aquatic Team Faces Texas In Key Conference Meet

Los Angeles athletes push hard as the Aggie swimming squad aims for a strong showing in a duel with the Texas Longhorns. Coaches and swimmers like Reichtrdit and Osburn prepare for a demanding schedule, with events including free style and breaststroke. The meet, set for March 3, marks a crucial point in the WE A conference race as both programs vie for top finishes and individual honors.

Tekak Texas Artie Campuben Sinclair Apgie Gaiverioy Carpis Texas Longhorns Rone Ant Suri Marel

Two Yards Further Experiment A Baseball Standard

A Mohs Hopkins University scientist announced a new standard major league baseball with 7 percent power after National League tests. Berlin Yodic, from the University School of Engineering, led the experiment measuring ball lift with a concrete foundation, steel instruments, and multiple trials.

Balyimorl Mohs Hopkins University Sci¢Ntin Inman Klein Cubs Uhl Bell Innis Mare Berlin University School of Engineering Rortie Cecil

Card Set for Ring Show Readies Practice Night

An update outlines a boxing card with Mamky Crecho Patsy Beye and Sammy Gare set for bouts. It notes training and practice plans for Weststater and other teams, with mentions of venues, dates, and desires to arrange a practice session for the week ahead.

Mamky Crecho Lasso Gey McKinnes Patsy Beye Caine Sammy Gare Rip Rebate Janpe Moray Weststater Asheina

Athletes Grab Medals At Laredo Frontier Olympics

Harlandale and Edison students secured multiple medals at the Laredo Frontier Olympics. Ernest Barkley won broad jump first, Woody Casper placed second in high jump, and the Harlandale relay team finished third. Edison tied for fourth in the half mile, with Donald Sartan taking second in the event. Bear relay included Leroy Wilms and Ronald Saran. San Antonio’s Charley Gasper and the UW athletes missed the meet due to training delays from cold Fort Worth weather.

Jefferson Imedal Supply McGaleb Walter Gueidher Ernest Harsley Indiars Arnona Edison Brownsville Donald Sartan Sidnay Hubener Joffe Sha Vhe Leroy Wilms Rosy Parr Lewis Forester Ronald Saran Charley Gasper San Antonio Laredo Fort Worth Leredo Dir Pide

West Dixie League Finalizes Structure for 34 Teams

Dallas, Feb 24. The West Dixie Baseball League moves to close its 34 team setup with Jacksonville Texas slated to open. Final delays to be settled at a Sunday meeting in Jacksonville with President Alvin Gardner present. Members include Longview Hendrison Palestine Texarkana from the old circuit with agreements among Western trades and cities.

Dallas Ate Jacksonville Texas Praavizallad West Jarksonville EL Alvin Gardner Sitchin Dackson- Sat Ollins Longview Hendrison Palestine Tesarkana Sinceveport Brow Benge Deckgongile Mins Giedwilie Gate Dixie League Presider Saeanir

Virginia Changes Mind About Races

Virginia lawmakers on Friday voted to legalize horse racing and pari mutual betting following a recommender request. The measure, once tied to broader reforms, now proceeds to a second reading as part of the state’s legislative package.

Virginia Thommeind Virginia House

Austin Polo Team Reaches Semi finals at Brackenridge Park

The El Ranchito polo champions of Worth Texas advance to the Southwest Circuit clip tournament semi finals after a 12 35 victory over Anse n at Harvard field Friday. They will face the Houston clip at Brackenridge Park Monday.

el Ranchito Worth Texas Ansen Harvard Field Laugh Competidor Brackenridge Park Houston Clip Brackenidge Herbord Iield Field Artillery Brigade Steve Farish Wille Dritt Latier University of Arizona Holston Drige Farish Jered Cecil Childers Blanchite Austin Ted Voight Charney Waring New Mexico Military Institute Dinagon Seoul Waniiay Houston Envish Zarish Wee Tate Wearton Vungoo Hanéiean Eel Ay Taney Auatia Mme PeAiaanien Cresiese PHAN Jack Anastone Lien SH. Mecunnet Timer

Western Leaguers Can't Oust Clubs

Denver and Pueblo clubs blocked from ousting by Western league without hearing. National association ruling cites a compact circuit waiver. Dale Gear, Western league president, defends actions saying Pueblo loses due to park, Denver chain of games extended.

Denver Colc Otr Ls Topexz Dale Gear Teop H Gear Puedl Wey Wip

Fight Results From Vets Meet Include Varied Upsets

Fragmented report lists multiple competitors and places with mixed uncertain results. Names like Keiikia Sagiin and Young Farty appear among unclear entries, alongside locations such as Sinton and Baltimore. The text shows scores and event references but remains largely garbled and hard to parse.

Asyuriniet Bhai Keiikia Aenlaten Linn St. Laingis Shipton Chilan Hevaste Apeiner Ark Palas Appiicates Tiron Cleveland Weimar Aaron

Unclear OCR Summary of Local Mat Results

Fragmentary text from a local page reports mat results and names several individuals and places. The readable bits mention multiple towns and possibly schools or teams, with scattered names that are hard to parse. The overall event appears regional and preliminary, with no clear outcomes or dates.

Hopi Brave Wins Long Indian Desert Gallop

Hopi Brave, a Hopi runner from northern Arizona, wins the 14 mile Desert Gallop amid a field of riders and participants from Papago, Yaqui, Seri and Mokoye nations. Polingyumptewa finishes just ahead of Paul Harvier as thousands watch the revived ancient Indian marathon race through desert wastes and modern highways.

Tucson Anz Fen Hieeel Arizona Simon Poliisyuniplewa Sterne Jeff Coe Sen Xavier Mission Paul Harvier Warren Sands Desay Papago Olver America Yedmén Stolelan

Edwards and Luttral Sign for Wrestling Show

Promoter Harry Coffman reports both Edwards and Luttral have signed contracts for the main event near Wednesday at Walkathon arena. Luttral challenged Edwards after a Sparks-backed angle, with each side posting 500. Al Sparks returns to face Jack Megaring in the semi finals, building toward the Edwards versus Luttral best two of three falls match.

Harry Coffman Cowboy Luttral Filly Edwards Walkathon Arene Luttrell Edwards Sparks Houston Dallas Coffman Twttral Cuffiaga al Sparks Te City Jack Megaring New York McCarthy Edwards-Lustrad

Referee Shea Will Chosen for World Title Fight

In Miami Iowa the selection of Lao Shan of New York as referee for next Wednesday’s Carnera Laughran World heavyweight title bout spurred ticket demand. Advance sales, not yet totaled, are near 30 000 dollars. Shea Will, a four year Miami referee with cards in California and Missouri, was chosen after two pilots waived their right to vote. Final list included Shea Charity Whester and Hed Metangh.

Miami Fra Usi Lao Shan New York Carnera-Laughran Uber Society Shea BM Dufty Crampton Camera Joe Milk Lourhran Charity Whester

Westmoorland Broncs edge San Marcoes 44 31 in San Marcos

Westmoorland Broncs defeated San Marcoes 44 to 31 on their Friday game in San Marcos. My Scale orchestrated a deft passing attack feeding Dun ae borough and Pat Clifford for scores under the basket. Rotertoun and Stans starred for San Marcoes. Next Wednesday the Broncs visit San Marcos on Jefferson floor for rematch.

Westmoorland San Marcoes Teachers College San Marcos Westmoorland Broncs Jefferson Aeborough Pat Clifford Rotertoun Stans San Marcon

Barbera Sports Beat Austin Girls Basketball Champs

The Barbera Sports page notes Austin Girls win league title in a 40 to 19 victory over Acme Live Insurance. Barbera plans upcoming games against Pratri¢ Tea Fed Aces and Woodlawn next Monday.

Barbera Austin City Girls Acme Normoyle Woodlawn

Bryan Faces Whitehead in Miami Golf Final

In Miami Fels notes 24 17 Bryan a 2 year old Miami golfer advanced to the finals of an amateur championship by defeating Russell Martin of Chicago 2 and 1. Bryan joined Charles Wallahall of South Brew and Bon Lester of Bhoit in the match lineup.

Bryan Whitehead Miami Fla. Fels Girth Russell Martin Chicava Dal Rand Charles Wallahall South Brew Nety Bon Lester

Hauser Seeks Major League Tryout After Home Run Feat

Hauser, famed home run king of Amesbayy, travels to Minneapolis to discuss a 24 contract and a potential tryout with Bill McKechnie of the Boston Braves. Club president Kellay will contact Emil Fath of Beques to pursue a call-up during the century season.

Minneabolts Doe Hauser Amesbayy Associaion Hauser Minneapolis Kelley Bill McKechnie Boston Braves Kellay Mauser Dudde Emil Fath Beques

Browns Eliminated From AAU Tourney in New Orleans

In New Orleans the Browns of Mona, Ia, fell 25 to 46 to the defending champions. Tullos, featuring fast pace, defeated New Orleans Athletic Club 25 to 16. Dallas meets Laurel in the afternoon semifinal while Tullo s faces the Box team in another semi-final, with games slated for 3, 4 pm local time.

Browns Dallas Tex Ageeru Thylez Railbirds Jhempions Mona Tultos New Orleans Athletic Clu Talaz Une Laurel Miss Mas Antes M. H.A Tullos

Three Cage Games at Central Gym Sunday

Three cage games slated at Central Gym Sunday feature the Mi-Stars from St Mary’s University facing SS Marys Exep, with St Joseph’s Girls and St Henry’s intertwining in a packed afternoon. Evening events include Nis Iraghe meeting Tile ’den, all three camps charging admission. Local teams and figures attend a busy card.

Central Gym Mi-Stars St. Mary’s University Whd SS Marys Exep St Jooyph's St. Henry's Sehad P.m. Atveyue Ifraras

AAU Indoor Track Title Meet Draws Big Entry at MSG

Nearly 200 athletes from 18 states converge on Madison Square Garden for the national AAU indoor championships led by Bill Bonthron Glen Cunningham and Gene Venzke in the 130 league. The field includes 88 champions and 12 world records with a sellout crowd expected.

New York Fen Madison Square Garden Bill Bonthyon Princeton Glen Cunningham Kansas Gene Venzke Peon A. G Rames Bonthron Cub Cunningham Yenske Wong Aston Bandler Glen Dawson Vilsa Ralph Metcalfe Marquette Joe McCluskey George Spite New York University Ted Bmith Millrose Bill Carson Dawson University of Indiana Chuck Hornboster Spitz Walter Marly Cresno State Teachers College Daweon Doe Mangan

This Lad's Boxing Victims Stay Hit

In Chicago on February 24 Sagillo a rising Chicago light heavyweight lands blows. In a bout against Young Terry of Davenport Terry is knocked down and counted out but survives. Baglia wins by technical knockout after a delayed restart and long ring wait.

Chicago Sagillo Young Terry Davenpore Bapilia Terry Bagilie Mur

Mrs Hill in Final With Miss Van Wie Ormond Reach

The final match for the South Atlantic champion is set between Mrs C S Hill, Western champion, and Miss Virginia Van Wie. Hill rallied from four down with nine holes left to win, while Van Wie beat Louise Robinson to reach the final.

Mrs. Hill Miss van Wie Ormond Fin Trn Smeet Eday C. S. Hill Viginia van Wie Volder Hill Marian Miley Louisville Miss van Wie Luuius Robinson Des Moines Town Bate Bee

Tech Baseball Clubhouse Looted In San Antonio

Thieves broke into the Tech school athletic clubhouse during summer and stole two catchers mitts first base gloves several pairs of baseball shoes towels hats and a bundle of clothing. Police reported no further details and shelves were left intact.

Tech Uoere Sant Teant Terith Lone Cubhones Tech Fick San Antonio Pexas Feaguers

Army Leagueers Face Cloud Attack In Second Half

A garbled report covers a basketball game between Army troopers and the Dartghboya squad. Notable players Sam Hah on and Travis GIO led the Dartghboya to a 78 point surge while Pa lun paced the Staff Troops with four counters.

Travis Gio Doudhboys Palun Tafanies Anesin Whenhe Maniwarsery Mare Shull Inreardas Ghile San Wml Renters Whitt Theswpran Climates MAE Mente Emil T. Wistheck Taltorin Farwarda Pesram Tieatord Lawe

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