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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1933
Page
9
Baltimore report by Dr. Roland Abercrombie details 1932-33 first-year men at Johns Hopkins showing average weight 143.97 pounds, height 68.04 inches, with the heaviest new freshmen about 1.08 inches taller, an 8.1 point strength rise, and an average age of 18.54 years versus 17.83 last year.
Seventeen major league stars face salary reductions totaling about 88,000 dollars as a magnate seeks major cuts. Among those named are Yankees figures Lou Gehrig and Bill Dickey, with targets including Dazzy Vance and Hack Wilion, while several others see reductions from 8500 to 9000 dollars and beyond in a bid to trim payroll.
New York report says lightweight champion Tony Canzoneri will be sidelined for two months after a broken right thumb sustained in a Miami bout with Pelech last week. He plans to defend his title against leading challenger here on March 31.
In South Bend on a brisk February day Notre Dame opened spring football practice under coach Hardly with 300 hopefuls. Signo Iris and charging lead the drills as freshmen and veterans fill the field, aiming to impress for the upcoming season.
A Louisiana feature race wins by Teas Horse amid a crowded field at New Orleans. The Texas owned Three Mizrock firm shapes the finish as contenders charge on the Daly grounds. Mere finials, Silay Masan, and Whitney’s Slanstick are noted among the rivals in a tight race with a strong showing from the leading horse.
In Brackenridge high gym two parish league powerhouses St Marys and St Ann's bow in city major league action. St Marys faces Dride Club for the crown while St Ann's meets Rich Plumbers. Magnolia and Sons of America won openers as Don Kreuser led Magnolia with 10 points and Santos paced the Sonnies with 16. Ward of Laurel Heights ejected after argument with referee.
The final in the Eauthweal circuit polo tournament between the EL Ren chito riders of Arlington and Georgetown is not yet set. Major James A. Watson of Fort Sam Houston says the game may be Thursday or postponed to Saturday if weather delays occur.
Westmoorland College's formidable boys team hosts San Marcos Teachers' College freshmen at Jefferson High gym 7:30 Tuesday night. Westmoorland's roster includes Clayton Stampa Bill Stokes A B Roberts Potts Parrett Clark Means Cruz Reese Tex White Trevino under coach Homer Adama.
Yesterday's Explanations recounts Marie Curie nee Skłodowska as a Nobel laureate in both physics and chemistry, noting her Polish roots, professorship, and laboratory work with radium and the atomic weight. It previews a future feature about a girl in three states and prompts reader questions for a cartoon feature.
St Anthony's College Miles won the opener in a three game series to decide the Bexar County Junior Conference C class title. The Mites dominated with stout defense and an 18 to 0 victory over Jogers. Fanning and McCarthy led with six points each, Pinch scored four for the losers, and many fouls marked the game.
The piece praises Lou Thesz? No, Londos as the top boxing and wrestling draw. It claims Kim Londos will surpass Dempsey in earnings, citing $6,000,000 in five bouts and $3,200,000 in seven bouts. It mentions Krone as impresario and notes charity giving from Londos' earnings.
The Royal Motor Yacht Club cabled a challenge to Detroit for the Harmsworth trophy, the premier motor boating prize. Gar Wood, designer of the winning boat, will defend the title soon with a new craft likely raced in Detroit on Lake St Clair in September.
Tuesday Nighters beat Amelio Vega led the winners with six points as they defeated White Lily Delborca 24 to 21. Alma Latina topped the International Institute 96 to 24 in a separate match as the Spanish league continued with mixed results.
Carpentry crews rush to complete the Riverside Speedway stands as entries for Sunday's racing grow. Manager Hoyt Joplin handles modified stock and professional events, with more professional cars returning to the track. Danny Wolge's Miler Flyer faces stiff competition to keep his lead, and Grady Sexton’s Chevrolet entry meets tougher field dynamics. Art Challenger will pilot the McDowell Ford at around 70 mph in the added feature.
In a Monday night main event, Peo Wee Terry and Tray engaged in a dramatic bout with Tray knocked down early in the fourth, then a cross that ended him on his back. The semi final saw Zarro edge Guerra Pena by decision while Kid Williams and Johnny Wallace fought to a draw as fans booed holds and late-race tactics.
Fort Sam Houston arena saw three champions crowned as Thompson of the Ninth Infantry triumphed in the 175-pound class, Deldricka of the Twenty-third Infantry won the heavyweight title, and Galvan of the Twenty–Ninth Infantry captured the featherweight belt. The night featured rapid exchanges, knockdowns, and tight finishes before a packed crowd at the Army Post Athletics program.
Barbera's Sports faces the reigning champs in a Tuesday night clash at Worldawn Park with a selected star lineup from four teams. Leading players include Irene Wilkens Rose Hill Pearl Bartlett Edith Cheatham Fay McBee Jinx Wilkens Lois Cargill Johnny Hill Maurine Smith Este Conway and Twyla Spears. Melvin chosen as site for the McQuoy county interscholastic tourney on March 31 and April 1 with about thirty schools expected to attend.
In Yancey life farming community, locals boast their Yancey high school basketball team will mince the Jefferson Mustangs in a bi district clash on Jefferson hardwood Friday night. Coach Wrenel touts elite players and the 21 game 811 point season, with starting lineup Berry Muenniuls Littleton and Berry Copter South. The Yancey squad practiced Tuesday afternoon at Jefferson gym.
The San Antonio baseball colony reports Marvin Gudat, formerly with the Chicago Cubs, heading to Los Angeles for the Pacific Coast league. Other notes mention New York Giants, players seeking base jobs, and a Tuesday night coaches meeting at Mexican Casing with Manegee Fred Flores announced.
The roundup lists varied college basketball results with teams like South Carolina, Duke, Purdue, Ole Miss, and Arizona State scoring wins or sufferings. Notable scores include Duke over North Carolina, Purdue over Indiana, and Texas Tech defeating Oklahoma.
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