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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1934

Page

8

Sauer Big Shot in 12-0 Win for West

West team defeats East 12 to 0 in the New Year charity game on New Year’s day. George Henry Sauer, Nebraska born all American fullback turned halfback, scored two West touchdowns and led a strong defense on a rainy soggy field. Ed Denewski of Fordham impressed for the East with a powerful showing before Sauer sealed the victory.

EAN Francisco Nebraska George Henry Sauer Wester Trice Ed Denewski Fordham Charley Solean Caligate Mike Mikulek Oregon Sauer Bill Smith Washington Cappoletti Feathers Mac

The Snow Paradox And New Year Calendar Notes

Yesterday's Explanations discuss how one inch of rain equals twelve inches of snow in water weight, the expansion of water when it freezes, and the air content of snow. It also claims New Year’s morning is not truly new with calendar arithmetic, leap years, and extraordinary adjustments into 1954, ending with a reader reply request.

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Regatta and Football Sparks Light Up Weekend Sports

Harold Scherwitz notes Bart Bower of the Texas Beat club regatta for the Hearst Trophy drew high interest as Ernle Millet from Stockton clinched a cash prize and trophy. He also highlights Columbia coach Low Little after a 7-0 win over Stanford, praising the Inevitable star power and the thrilling Lake Arrowhead race antics.

Bart Bower Texas Beat Club Hamilton Bower

All Star voting highlights Cronin Hubbell and Klein Leach

Joe Cronin Washington shortstop led with 181 votes in Abe Sporting News all star selection. Carl Hubbell of the Giants drew 174 votes as pitcher, Chuck Klein of Phillies Cubs right field earned 170 votes, with Lenny Wilkens Berger and Charley Gehringer among others shaping the 1933 all star roster.

Abe Sporting News JAG Baseball Voters' Association of America Joe Cronin Washington Hubbell New York Giants Gerries Chuck Kieth Chicago Cubs Phillies Neam Tour Newcoms Lenny Willer Berger Benton Braves Charley Gehringer Detroit Tigers Alvin Crowder Selva Voles Harridge Sporting News Cele al Simmons Chicago Lwnite Sax Walter Berger Boseton Braves Crick Kiotn Pirot Jimmy Foxx Abhletion Charley Oehringer Detroit Harald Traynor Pitsburg Calder Bill Dickey New York Yankeca Carl Hubbell Wath Inegton

Thrills For Boating Fans at Local Meet

Dockside racing drew crowds as speeds reached 47.1 mph. Winners included Win. Smith, Vincent, and Dick Neal of St Louis. Ruth Herring of Fort Worth highlighted the women’s field with a strong run. Charley Smoot triumphed in Class C while Everett won the final. New Braunfels forms a four-team city league with Public Service, Trojans, Rambiers, and United Grass System. season starts January 1 with Friday double-headers and a championship game.

Smith Vincent Dick Neal St Louis Fort Worth Ruth Herring R.allen Smith Shreveport Charley Smoot Wanton Texas Reinking Washburn Reuter Hilton Bower Brothers Hamilton Carlton Everett Ernie Miller Runabout Freck Vincent Alten Smith Lloyd, Hilton Heredhel Turk NEW Braunfels J. R. Fuchs Banlry Jones Alfred Selke Public Service Company E Trojans The Rambiers United Gras System Doc Wagenfuer Hilmar Staats Bebo Hempe Alfred Dilessen Allbrey Sauds

Ice Hockey Results Amid Murky Early Report

National League action shows New York Ammer vane defeating Oltawi 4 to 2 andTorena 2 to 8 in a mixed set of scores. Detenit 2, Lonion 2, Amédenn u swuatina. Kansas City and Luin Oy Oxtniella Ci dW HT. Lous 7 Tonit's schedule notes hidden. Achilles injury mentioned for several players.

New York Ammervane Oltawi Torenla Chien Vyurk Langere Achilles

College Basketball Scoreboard snippet from late season

In a rough telegraph style summary the text lists college teams and scores including Minnesota, Pitt, Valparaiso, Kansas, Iowa State, Wichita State, Missouri, and Roger Union. It notes rough point totals around the 40s to 50s with several games mentioned in a compact results style.

Promising Elks Fight Card on Tuesday Tonight

Ely Boxing Association opens its 14th program with a mall star card at the Walkathon scene Tuesday. Ten rounds feature Chico Ortega vs. Ernesto Saguez and Midget Mealca vs. Roy Celamite in 10 rounds, plus Baby Colimas and Chief Perry Knowles in 10 rounds. Seven bouts slated, six of eight fighters well known through prior appearances. Colima returns to Dallas fame with four straight wins, while Ortega and Saguez headline a strong Elks program. Tickets on sale at Mars cigar store, Gunter Hotel cigar stand, and Exseluh outlets until 5:30 with walkathon event at 8. No price increase.

Chico Ortega Ernesto Saguez Midget Mealca Roy Célamite Baby Ely Boxing Association Baby Coiima San Antonio Colima Dallas Drash Perry Knowles Fayou Ils Princire Ernesto Saruez The Elks Hive Mars Cigar Gunter Iotel Cigar Stand Eixseluh

Slaughter Suspended After Bout With Cornish

Milwaukee report says Sammy Slaughter received a suspension from the athletic commission after a right hand punch to Winnipeg middleweight Frankie Battaglia ended the bout in 16.8 seconds. Slaughter’s purse was also held by order of Al Goetter as the commission’s action.

Slaughter Cornish Milwaukee Sammy Kid") Slaughter Tere Hautenegro Frankie Battaglia Winnipeg m al Goetter The Athletic Commission

Regatta Notes Show Winners and Mishaps in Hearst Trophy Event

Hem Bower of the Hower family endured two rough days on the Hearst trophy course yet remained upbeat after the regatta. The trophy was presented by W G Allison on behalf of Mr Hearst Millot and Edwards and prizes totaling 1280 dollars were distributed among many drivers including Elton Vino and Bower. Frank Davis of Kansas City missed money but kept a good humor as other entries faced telegraphed well wishes from distant entries unable to attend.

Hem Bower Hower Commadore Texas Best Club Hammie Ty W. G. Allison the Light Hearst Frank Davis Kansaa City Hin Cy D. Wood Rtnt Commodore Minceas Bower Beck

Lions Upset Coast Team In Rose Bowl Thriller

Stanford dominated with 295 yards to 138 and 13 first downs yet blew seven fumbles, five recovered by Columbia. Grayson led Stanford with 160 rushing yards on 27 carries, while Wes Muller starred on defense for Stanford and Brominski and Newell Wilder stood out for Columbia in a tightly contested Rose Bowl game.

Columbia Stanford Lions Indians Grayson Beck Montgomery Wes Muller Maral Newell Wilder Brominski Fear Stanford Eai Sbeelte Nmouenio Powelielwns Barabas Thuchdown Pines Tom Onscre Heal Vowsman Crawley Hide Tommy Fete Palriale Utah University Abs Santor Rads van Dellen Liown Gyora Adams Linehan Pack Chippendale Mosebux Ciami

Texas Tennis Team Triumphs Over Mexico City Stars

The Texas tennis team won the international championship on the final day, with Bert Wellens and Des Bart delivering key wins for Texas. Mexico’s top players, including Alfonso Unda and Esteban Reyes, put up strong results, as the series concluded with Texas earning the trophy and planning a next winter visit to Mexico.

Mexico City Jen Mondey Mexico Polnis Bo Bert Wellens San Antonio Des Bart Dallas Bast Alfonso Unda Weitens Esteban Reyes Ricardo ‘Tapia Mesiva Martin Busby Villenolder Unde Barr Stormng Willans Cenas

Ray Murray Stars as Stockdale Dominates Floresville in 14 to 0 Victory

In Floresville on a holiday, Stockdale Hamblers led by Ray Murray defeated the Fla Tewills 14 to 0. Murrey scored on a long pass return and another set up by Reed. Perzers, Brunes, Billeriek, Donsho, and Johnson shone as Floresville pressed to score, reaching Stockdale’s one yard line.

Ray Murray Stockdale Floresville Jan Ry Murrey Stee Texas Aggits Stockdale Hamblers Fla- Tewills Alltlue Murrey Reed Perzers Brunes Billeriek

Oilers Duncan Battle for Half Title in Magnetly Clash

The Duncan field quintet of the Commercial Haskets Bull league seeks a last chance to halt Magnoliac in a key Tuesday night showdown. A win would tie the race and likely force a playoff for the first half title. Oilers win would give them the half crown. Cecil Slater and Joe Reed join Brackenridge High School alums to bolster the Oilers. Game time is 8 o'clock at Brackenridge High gym. In the second game Bell Jewelers face Kaufman, aiming for their first victory, yet facing a strong challenger.

Joe Reeder Cecil Slater Brackenridge High School Dunan Flicca Slater Reeder Duncan Field Haskets Bull League Magnetly Oilers Olers Thunsanfield Bell Jewelers Kaufman Hell

Northern Stars Win Over Southern Eleven In Muddy Bowl

In Knoxville on January 2, a Southeastern Conference clash saw Kentucky punter Ralph Kercheval and his Northern teammates overpower a Southern all-star squad with a lopsided 98 to 0 score. The late third quarter featured Brackett to Kimorell a key 18 yard pass for a touchdown, amid a flood of mud and standout performances from Tennessee players Torrance and Batchelor, with numerous names listed among the South’s contenders and coaches from the Alaterma program noted.

Northern’ Stars Knoxville Tenn Nousend Ralph Kercheval Kentucky Ils Northern Jone Brackett Tennessee Kimorell Auburn Batchelor Groveta Jack Torrance Grent Bouth Nore Louris Wueth Jatchelor Gaer Mark Torrance de As Bilin Mabten Wmaire Wilson Cagtoet Nesta Callin Wi Wale Anais Alaterma Florida

Prairie View Panthers Triumph In Colored SW Championship

Prairie View College Panthers defeated Langston University 12 to 7 to claim the colored football championship of the Southwest. The win came with late scoring drives in the second and fourth quarters before about 8000 fans at Jefferson gym.

Prairie View Houston Dan Prairie View College Panthers Langston University of ‘Oklahoma Southwest

Paul Harper Looms As Coming Mat Champ In San Antonio

San Antonio wrestling fans anticipate Paul Harper’s second appearance at the Walkathan arena on Wednesday night. The ex Southern Methodist athlete is praised as an effortless worker with potential to wear the heavyweight crown, set to face tough John Plummer in a 2 of 3 falls bout. Local stars Osborn and Luttral join a loaded card as fans expect Harper to rise amid a veteran lineup.

San Antoni Paul Harper Iwenl Harper Finner Billy Edwards Kansas City Southern University Flash Dallas John Plummer Plummer Hils Widcul Stephens Ann Jack Longue Ledtator Fireman Cowboy Luttral Uhe County Bea Rodent Luttral Waa Uleket Neler Penandas Wrentling HO Ean Travia Street

Columbia Defeats Stanford For Rose Parade Win After 14-Year Gap

In Pasadena on New Year’s Day Columbia defeated Stanford 7 to 6 to claim the wreath of roses, the win ending a 14-year drought in East teams scoring on the West. Harvard also won 7 to 6. overall East fared poorly in the era, with the South and Middle West each testing limited success. Coach Lou Little praised his squad’s discipline as conditions turned waterlogged, while Stanford’s Al Masters noted larger attendance and a shrewd contest, with roughly 33,000 present and total receipts around 446,000 dollars.

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