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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1934

Page

8

Relief Boatman Hero Of First Day Races

Lloyd Hilton, a 22 year old Houston driver, won the opening race at Lake May Queeney amid a crowded regatta. Spectators estimated 10,000 watched as he claimed two first places and added points toward the Beara Trophy, while an array of outrunner pilots competed in fast, perilous heats with several spills and a dramatic crash involving Gibbs.

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Bears to meet SMU All-Stars in Dallas game

Chicago Bears will play an SMU All-Star team composed of former GMU players at Fair Park Stadium next Saturday afternoon. Jerry Marin leads the Southern squad in a bid to upset the professional champions with proceeds partly benefiting the BM Q. student fund.

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Seguin Hosts Hearst Trophy Regatta Opening Day

Seguin celebrated the Hearst Trophy regatta with a gala at the Playa Hall in Seguin on Sunday night. Mayor Max Stercke and Chamber officials hosted dignitaries including Hilmar Starcke and C. C. Williams as Texas Boat Club figures, Festivities featured speeches by Mayor Starcke and County Judge Frost Wootthul, with Commodore Earl E. Bower among the speakers and attendees from the Texas Boat Club and related groups.

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Dis Dat Triumphs at Agua Caliente Handicap

Agua Caliente Mexico January 1 Dia Dat a four year old horse with the cobra of W A Dutton overcame a late stumble to win the Waiting Year handicap at a furlongs feature. The crowd paid 911.00 to win 66.00 to place and 94.00 to show. Time 1 19 1 8.

Agua Caliente Mexico Dia Dat W. A. Dutton Canwuilnys Sportsman

Canada Natters Through Philadelphia Davin Cup News

Marcel Rainville, Canadian Davin Cup ace, appears certain to retire from Canada’s Davin Cup tennis team. Rainville arrived in Philadelphia for professional indoor tennis, and Willard Crocker also seems set to leave the lineup as the era of new selections begins.

Canada Philadelphia Marcel Rainville Jack Wright Rainvile Willard Crocker le Definitely

Youthful unrest warned by Wallace at college conference

Secretary Henry A. Wallace urged colleges to curb youthful disaffection and politics at a national conference, calling college vitality a racket. He warned youths may become complacent and urged a real youth movement, noting movements abroad as precedent for concern.

Washington, D. G Roosevelt Henry A. Wallace Béllevas United States

Bronc and St Marys Eye Reunion After Fractured Clash

Clipper Smith of Santa Clara says Bronc squad plans to patch football rift with St Marys. He notes next game on the coast will test goodwill after a recent break and indicates both teams aim to resume normal play. Smith expresses confidence in a strong showing from both sides as they prepare for the upcoming matchup.

St. Mary’s Honolulu Smith Santa Clara University Gmith Gems

Boxers Train For Tuesday Card At Walker Arena

About 200 local fans watched a Saturday gym workout as six boxers prepared for the Elks Boxing Association card at Walker Arena Tuesday night. Frank Escamilla, to face an unnamed opponent, highlighted the ten round bout lineup with Chico Ortega likely facing Professor Emnes io Baguez and other bouts listed.

Jocal Tankana Elks Bozing Association Walkerbhon Ringside Club Biks Frank Escamilla Marco Perez Trey Chico Ortega Emnesio Baguez Mexico Va Ron Oslamira Endaby Colima Ys Perry Knowles

Amateur wrestlers meet in Brackenridge park ward event

Amateurs Raasslers in Park Matchee Al Odena and Oid Ray meet in a wrestling card at Brackenridge park ward, starting 8 30 Monday night. Semis feature local Elites with Kid Scotty Jerry the Greek and Terrivle Terry. Boxing trials include Ros ie McGinnis and Mek Peters. Engen Ski atar Balz leads Lake City tournament day one with 364 8 points.

Raasslers al Odena Oid Ray Brackenridge Park Ight Ward Kid Scotty Jerry Terrivle Terry Golden Gloves Rosie McGinnis Mek Peters Dalion Engen Balz Lake City Alt Engen Salt Lake City Pacley Canyo Kamen

Amateur Ring Stars Line Up for Golden Gloves Tournament

Dick Armstrong in charge reports a strong field for the Golden Gloves boxing tournament. Nick Peters, state champion and Olympic eliminations participant, leads a list including Wesley Pryor Harlandale, J C Glass, Vamp Nurmyle with multiple entries, and Fort San Houston bakers providing opposition. Notables from Brackenridge park such as Pat Gillespie and Jimmy Modison also entered. Entries close Tuesday January 3 with tryouts at Welkathon arena 2 to 8 p.m. and 6 p.m. at 1438 Neif Hackberry Street.

Dick Armstrong Todey Nick Peters Waltweight Champon New York Nick New Orleans Wesley Pryor O. Harlandalr J. C. Glass Vamp Nurmyle Asone Fort San Houston Neif Hackberry Street

Hunt Faces Parker For Junior Minor Title Final

Washington D C teen Gilbertt Hunt Jr seeded among top players opens today in the nationals junior minor tournament hoping to upset Milwaukee’s Prinkie Parker in a best of five. Parker, from Lawrenceville New Jersey, reached the final without difficulty as Hunt contends with fellow rivals and strong draws in the boys singles and doubles events.

Hunt New York Gilbertt. Hunt Jr Washington, D.C Prinkie Parker Wee Milwaukee Parker Tawrencevile N. Z Bel Ouesiers Hunt Sod Suiler Apginan Revicha Peekskill Mulltary Academy Joseph Abrams Robert A. Low Choate School Melvin Eapmen Low Henry Danis Roll Kingsley Warren Cagney

Santa Monica Golf Tour Delayed by Heavy Rain

In Santa Monica California a heavy downpour flooded the links at Glover Field delaying the annual amateur pro golf tournament. The event had been set to play all holes today but rain forced postponement as officials assess next steps for the schedule.

Santa Monica Calif Glover Field Monielpal

Racers to Be Given More Time At Regatta

Racers in the Hearel Triphy onboard regatta at McQueeney Monday will receive extra time between races to allow bulky motors to warm. Sunday’s program faced delays as star drivers could not power their engines, with officials planning a 20 minute intermission and a flagman at the boot wharves to signal readiness. The Texas Rest club’s running committee was praised for Sunday’s smooth handling.

Hearel Triphy McQueeney Sorthurs Sveral Taves Texas Rest Club

Spartans Reled To Tie Oklahoma City Pro Team

The Portsmouth Spartans of the National Professional Football League were held to a 7-7 tie by the Oklahoma City locals in a Sunday game.

Spartans Oklahoma City Portsmouth Spartans Nashona

Duquesne and Miami Face Test of Systems in Miami Game

Duquesne of Pittsburgh meets the University of Miami in Miami Florida in a game billed as a test of systems. Notable figures include George Gipp and Red Grinnell, with Alroce Layden nearing his last Duquesne stint and Babrrt Zoppke coaching the Mini Hurricanes. Also Olney and Seymour high school all star game scheduled between Ciney and Seymour squads featuring former players.

Duquesne Miami Flo Pittsburgh Mam Mint George Gipp Red Giynee Alroce Layden Four Horsemen Nimaxes Notre Dame Mini Hurricanes Babrrt Olney Seymour Olney Ciney All Stars Seymour All-Stars Vazibiz Ingtitulians

Collins Shows Rare Nerve in Wreck at Mor Queeney Meet

Bill Collins of Howton sustained a left leg wound after a collision-driven wreck during the Mor Queeney outboard motorboat race. He rode a wave of splintered boats, was rescued by shore responders, and treated by Dr. J. F. Gwiltte. Texas Kid caused the crash on a false start. Fellow racer Worth Boggeman of Fort Worth finished seventh despite a torn deck, while Frank Vincent of Tulsa escaped with a minor leg injury ahead of the Freeport regatta.

Sheiking Accvr Mor Queeney Bill Collins Howton Wea Walxeinich Geab Ao Aplil Collins Worth Boggeman Fort Worth Slong Boggeman Swan Colling Ag Sig Seauln J. F. Gwltetté Austin Coling Remeimder Frank Vincent Tulsa

Oklahoma Aggie game ticket sales audit completed

Governor Murray ordered a full report on athletic finances after national guardsmen were placed in charge of ticket sales for the Oklahoma Aggie game at Thanksgiving. Lt. Col. Elmo D. Flynn, executive officer of the guard, said OU athletic officials were exonerated of irregularities as two deputy state examiners assisted in compiling the voluminous review. Big Six to open with key showdowns. conference title race gathers pace with Kansas at Ames and Kansas State vs Missouri looming.

O. K Okklahoma Cpt University of Oklahoma Murray Oational Gusrdemen Athletic Department Kansas City

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