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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1932

Page

14

Wichita Falls and Houston Polo Rivalry at Pershing Fold

Wichita Falls meets Houston Hullacher at Pershing field on Friday afternoon in the lone polo event for local enthusiasts. Fort Sam Houston defeated the San Antonio Freebooters 26 to 11 on Pershing field the previous day to likely set a local scoring record. Capt John A. Smith led Fort Sam Houston with eight goals, while Tom Mather of Austin top-scored in the afternoon with seven goals before a late injury.

Wichita Falls Houston Hullacher Pershing Fort Sam Houston San Antonio Austin Mather Marke G. Rentem Abonpro Farmer Lepire. Iteviesart

Jones defeats Brogilo in Vincennes boxing bout

In Vincennes Indiana Howard Jones of Louisville outpointed Nick Brogilo of Vinecames 1103 in a boxing match.

Vincennes Ind Howard Jones Louisville Nick Brogilo Vinecames

Seguin Lutherans Defeat Junior Triangles 46 42 on City Court

Seguin Lutheran College Builders rallied from a 23 17 halftime deficit to beat the Junior Triangles 46 42 at the city court. Linne led Seguin with 20 points, while Renger added 10 and Dittmar 3 for Seguin Lutheran.

Seguin Lutherans Seguin Lutheran Colicge Builders Triangles Linne Seguin

Baseball Camp Chatter Sees Burks Join Senators

BaseBall camp chatter from Joliet Illinois notes Bob Burke has accepted a one year contract with owner Clark Griffith of the Washington Senators after holding out for higher terms. The article covers multiple teams in spring training across Florida and Texas including Giants Yankees Dodgers White Sox Cubs Browns Cardinals Tigers and Phillies with signings and workouts at Biloxi Clearwater Mineral Wells and St. Petersburg among others.

Joliet Bob Burke Weshington Senators Clark Griffith Biloxi Aliss Tomonot Mineral Wells Texas Chicago White Sox Lew Fonseca San Antonio Bob Fothergill Tonle

Barbera Girls Square Series Opens Brackenridge Duel

Barbera's Sports and City All-Stars resume Monday at 8 30 for a deciding game in the Brackenridge High rivalry. Barbera’s Cockrell and Crickrell star. All-Stars' Chisholm tops scoring. Sugar Reinhard anchors Barbera defense as Fort Worth state meet hopes loom for the three-team event.

Cis Fae Barbera City All-Stars Brackenridge High Sports Squared All- Blaze Woodlawn Lake State Hospital Iocel Fort Worth Maron Crckrell Chisholm Sugar” Reinhard McTiea Marbera Cockrell D. Fa Titinhare Arcade Tars Say Chtenetg Witksna Temple Stavens Cheatham Arbera R.fl Rettor King J. Wilkens Trarmorsl Anierson Meffee Rewatt Gover Harbera

Parish League All Star Benefit Game Set Sunday

St Marys Crusaders meet an all star parish league team at 1 PM Sunday on Centrel Catholic High School court. The combined squad includes Matheny Andy Kivlin Maia DeLeon Moynihan Davalis Mendes Gelron Bravo Dwyer Peche O Kivlin and Kivlin from St Ann s. Proceeds aid sending St Marys to the state parish basketball tournament.

St. Mary's Crusaders C. Peche K. O. . Kivlin St. Ann's St. Mary's

Chiropractic Hawks Set Sunday Practice at San Fedro Park

The Texas Chiropractic college baseball team will hold a 10 o'clock Sunday practice at San Fedro Park. All tryouts are welcome, says Business Manager Virgil Winters. Slim Werd will ask Winters about manager duties and Chief Manny is named team captain as the squad enters the City Major League this season.

Chiro Hawks Texas Chiropractic College San Fedro Park Virgil Winters Slim” Werd Winters Manny

National Basketball Coaches to Meet in Chicago in April

The seventh annual gathering of the National Association of Basketball Coaches will be held in Chicago on April 1 and 2 with representation from every state. A. A. Schahinger of Creighton University, Omaha, serves as president of the organization.

Chicago National Association of Basketball Coaches A. A. Schahinger Creighton University Omaha

Winners Get Title Fights in Madison Square Garden

New York February 26 A pair of championship bouts hinge on 1 round fights at Madison Square Garden tonight. The main event pits Sammy Fuller New England lightweight champ against Ray Miller Chicago left hook artist with a Canzoneri title shot at stake on March 18 Promoter J Johnston plans. Emile Pladner Fresich bantamweight fights Anton Kocsis of Hungary in the other feature if Pladner wins he meets Al Brown in Garden March 25 Pladner making American debut last year drew attention by knocking out Frankie Genaro Fuller rose to fame by outpointing Canzoneri in an overweight match.

New York Insi Jadison Square Garden Sammy Fuller New England Ray Miller Chicago Tony Canzoneri J. Johnston Emile Pladner Fresich Anton Kocsis

Japanese Ping Pong Champion Enter Western Championship

Ten states send players to Chicago for the Western ping pong championship opening tonight. Soloman Clark of Chicago defends his title. Yoshio Fushimi of Japan is among the entrants.

Chicago Soloman Clark Yoshio Fushimi Japan

Longhorns Face San Antonio Club in Tennis Meet

The University of Texas tennis team meets San Antonio Country Club on March 2 with Karl Kamilh No 1 and Martin Buxby No 2 leading the Longhorns. San Antonions counter with Dolph Muthels en No 1 and Johny Helms No 2. Miss Jeanne Sampson of Texas faces Anna Mae Reichert in the sole women’s match.

University of Texas Anyfonio Netters San Antonio Longhorn Karl Kamilh Martin Buxby Blaring Willams Allen Wey David Peden San‘ Antonsons Agalish Thet Dolph Muthelsen West Point Johny Helms West Pointer Bertram Weltens Jucien Lacoste George Dulling Jeanne Sampson Texas University Chicago Anna Mae Reichert Une

Liberty Shooters Triumph in 928 912 Victory

In a 928 912 win over Galveston Liberty sends a small contingent to the National Rifle Association. Dr S A Merriam led Liberty with 189, total standings 490. Langston led San Antonio Gun Club with 48 of 50 in an Olmos basin shoot.

Galveston Liberty Club National Rifle Association Bank Antonians Havel S. A. Merriam Liberty A. Merriacn R. W. May B. F.thompson J.W. Dran William E. Morgan Gstag Trtals A. L. Langston San Antonio Olmos Basin A. L. Caneston O. Lyman F. H. Hinchard E. M. Baker Doyle A. Langston C.E. Fiering M. Waite GF. Williams G. A. Blake E. O. Lyman C. E Fleming

Invasion of foreign athletes fuels Olympic hopes

A lively preview of American track and field strength ahead of Los Angeles Olympics highlights rising stars like Wykoff and Venzke, with praise for Campbell’s speed record and notes on looming salary talks, boxing matchups, and remaining uncertainties in the sports world.

Californie Tts Aunber Mel Sheppard Jim Thorpe Alvin Kraencelein Samuel Los Angeles

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