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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1934

Page

8

Water Keeps Some Holes Useless In Open Golf

More than 180 players entered the Los Angeles 5000 open golf tournament as heavy rain and hail damaged courses. Notables like Walter Hagen and Gene Sarazen were exempted. The 12 leaders on each course will qualify for the 72 hole event starting Saturday.

Los Angeles Tal Hoods Lil Mehiorn Bobby Shlicksianx End -al Emory Zmmerman Walter Hagen Gene Sarazen

MacPhail Keeps His Own Counsel in Reds Talks

Cincinnati Reds president Larry MacPhail said in town he is pursuing a player deal but won’t reveal the player or club involved. He insisted he will choose his own manager and won’t trade Chick Hafey, praising him as the best center fielder and noting Philadelphia papers have floated Burl Skotton as his manager.

Ronan Var Larry MacPhail Cincinnati Reds Ith Chick Hafey Chicago Hafey MuavPhail Philadelphia Burl Skotton

Busy junior league schedule with multiple games posted

A crowded week of junior basketball games is listed with several matchups. On Wednesday the Italian Americans face the Midgets at 7:30 pm at St Anthony's college court. Friday features Morales Sports versus Evangelical and Italian Americans versus Riverside, both at 7 pm at City court.

St. Anthony's College M. C Morales Evangelical Guinl Riverside Kull Sacred Heart Gym St. Anthony's Bone of America San Fernando Cardinals

Tilden and Vines to Vie for Professional Tennis Title

New York predicts a $30,000 prize as Tilden, the first master to rise from amateur ranks, meets Vines in the world professional tennis championship on January 10. Vines arrives from California to begin training, with first practice set for Friday at the Helms Casino.

Tilden Vines New York Tsi Chiam T. Tilden Elis. Wartt Vines William P. O'Brien Deeuton California Ulierde Casno Ube

Parish League Tic Tie Chance Highlighted in Sunday Schedule

Parish Barker Ball league features a potential tie as St Ann’s and Sk Patrick'shamronks clash. Sacred Heart faces Bl Gerara’s in the opening double header at Central Catholic. Patrick’s could secure the top spot with a win.

St. Ann'k Nics Sk. Patrick's Bhamronks Juarue Jestlers Patrick's Sacred Heart Gerara's

Ice Hockey Wesf Aseurtalod and Conference Playoffs Report

Fragmented sports brief notes several teams and players across a regional ice hockey season. Mentions Wesf Aseurtalod Laval Neve Yeinge Aaron Pate and Rae R KeoMed with scattered club names Barton Paina and Rennas Cup context.

Wesf Aaron Pate Tar Rae R. KeoMed Daniella Xehiedtie Leanne Barton Paina Eel Melient Tula

Wilson named manager as Phillies aim for improvement

Joomy Wilson, Philadelphia native, signed a two year contract to manage the Phillies after coming from the St Louis Cardinals. He promised a strong pitching staff and said the team would be out to improve from last season's seventh place finish. Belmont Nugent confirmed Burt Shotten remains under contract but may seek other work as Wilson builds a new staff.

Philadelphia Joomy Wilson Necoming Philies Wilson Gerald P. Nugent St. Louis Cardinals Eatcher Phils Yar Canne Phillies Wisan Burt Shotten Nugent Shotten Florida Shation Cinc Omnati Pudt Shetten Ohio ‘Ub

Dietzel Battles But Team Beaten In Missouri Valley Contest

In Kansas City Southen Kansas Stage Lines defeated Buhlenison Kan 38 to hers. Dietzel of San Antonio Texas and Bill Johnson of KU fame battled vigorously as personal fouls mounted. Johnson led scoring with five field goals and six free throws while Dietzel added seven points. A separate golf note reports a tie for first in the novelty golf event as Mansfield McGraw and Calkins Windle Millary Duntip and Davidson tied on par for top score.

Dietzel Kansas City Kansas Tula Missouri Valley Bulehinson Kan Am Dietzel Bill Johnsen San Antonio Tenes Johnsen University of Kansas Wisistles C. W. Mansfield Tine Mass T. H. McGraw Pittsburgh W. B. Calkins Pliadelphia W. Windlu. Millary George T. Duntip, Jr RP. Pevidson Washington

Boxing Thrills Mark Elks Show In WalkaThon Arena

Midget Mexicos bested Roy Calamira and Ernesto Saguez in a brutal ten round clash while Perry Knowles edged Baby Colima in a top match. Ernesto Seguez stopped Cinco Oretes in the seventh as Pranki Escamilla outpointed Pio Martinez in the four round opener. Ash Wright, Dick Armstrong and Port Brannon officiated.

Calamita Calimira New Orleans Colambr Heit Brannon Roy Calamira Mexico Aeros Perry Knowles Baby Colima Knowles Nolding Reovles Savina Ernesto Seguez Cinco Oretes Chieu Oretea

Wheeler to Start Series on Archery in San Pedro Park

Elbert Wheeler, instructor for the San Antonio Archery Club, will launch a series on Shouting to Win at the Archery Club's exsalon in San Pedro Park this Sunday at 2 o'clock. The public may watch or compete as a one day elimination tournament is planned. Two leading sendura and two edine jintars will be chosen to shoot for the club championship.

Wheeler Elbert Wheeler San Antonio San Pedro Park Tater Sendura Eadine

Trojans Famous Twin Cheer Leaders Die In Lethal Flood

The USC twin cheer leaders Winston and Weston from Vertoe and Montrose died in a California flood. Their mother Olive Doty received a New Year call before the disaster. Weston escorted Janet Cox and Winston joined Gindyx Fisher at a party. Their bodies were found clinging together downstream in an arroyo. Mina Plaher also drowned.

Angeles Jena University of Southern California Rites Southern California Winston and Weston Wath Vertoe Galt Weyryesse Montrose Matty Janet Cox Venice Winston Gindyx Fisher Banta Monten Theis Olive Doty Hesse Torrenta Mies Cox Mina Plaher

Florida horse owners strike over racing commission actions

Miami reports horsemen protested in defiance of the Florida racing commission's investigations and entry rules at Tropical Park. They refused to enter horses for the day’s racing as inspectors were placed at barns, prolonging entry times to 2 p.m. The dispute followed a saliva test on Kilimond, with complaints about pre-race parade length and mutuel closures impacting card timing.

Miami Fis Elclke Florida State Ricing Commission Tropical Park Kiltamond Commission Perack J. 4. Campbell Hialeah

Rice to Feature Freshmen Next Season Says Kitts

Rice coach Jimmy Kitts hints at a strong freshman class led by Ray Smith and Harris Lodge plus Wade Owens and Jack Breel. The group, paired with the varsity, has shown lively scrimmages in Houston where the Owls excel at center with Kelly and his height advantage.

Rice Rice Owls Jimmy Kitts Owl Mentac Kitts Freshayan Houston Ray Smnth Jefferson Ath Lle Harris Lodge Houston Wade ‘Owens Athens Jack Breel Bardwell Texas Willa Orr Kelly

Cleanest Players Primeau and Boucher Dominate Lady Byng

Montreal January reports that Frankie Boucher of the New York Rangers and Jor Primeau of Toronto have jointly held the Lady Byng Trophy status for six NHL seasons. In 26 games Primeau has zero penalties, while Boucher has only two minutes in the box across 18 games. Boucher won the award four straight times from 1927 to 1931 and again last season, with Primeau a consistent contender and winner in 1932.

Primeau

Detroiters Shift Pair of Hurlers

Detroit announces roster moves sending Roxie Lawson back to the Mudhens after an injury earlier in 1933. Joe Sullivan also exits to the Hollywood club in the Pacific Coast League as part of the exchange.

Detroiters Detroit Roxie Lawson Tiger Ulre Toler Madhens Dettroit Lawson Trine Mudhens Joe Sullivan Teawnant Tenes Hollywood Club Pacific Coaleague Ption

St Gerard's High Names Dick Patton Captain For Hoops

Dick Patton has been elected captain of St Gerard's High School basketball team under Coach J D B Wilson. The squad opens their Alamo Heights Junior Conference season with a Friday game at St Gerard's against others in Jackson County.

Fight Results from the Answeratrid Trexs AM Poised Match

Fragmentary notes show multiple names and places like Peterburg Green wood IH and Sumanin. A muddled list mentions fighters including Curtin Mate 495 and Jackie Cry ih Tue Texan with references to Palm Track and Cheyenne. The text hints at a boxing or wrestling event with various participants and unclear outcomes.

Peterburg Catt Greenwood Sumanin Bowen Dexan Jackie Cry Texan Rampn Ron Cheyenne Wey Wallen Wintro Rewin Irin City

Bible Defends Football Against Wallace in Nebraska

Bible of the University of Nebraska argues against Secretary Wallace labeling college football a racket. He cites character, teamwork, and discipline benefits for players and spectators, while John L. Griffith defends college athletics as educational and rejects Wallace’s accusation as unfounded.

Wallace Laycola DC Bible University of Nebraska Secretary of Agriculture College Football Ag Bible Cornausker American Football Coaches’ Association Chicago Jins John L. Griffith National Collegiate Athletic Association Henry A. Wallace Major Griffith Maroy Griffith

Pfeffer Promises To Expose Wrestling Secrets At Hearing

New York January 1 The public hearing on alleged wrestling secret deals ends with Jack Pfeffer vowing further disclosures next week. Promoter Jack Curley and others, including Ed White and Tom Parks, are summoned for adjourned testimony with subpoenas issued for Tuesday. The athletic commission released the statement while Pfeffer appeared with his lawyer and signed an affidavit about secret agreements and juggling claims.

New York USI Shumder Oath Jack Jake) Pfeffer Tueaillay Jim Sands Wereaholics Jack Curley Tom Parks St Lyla Wekshin Otto Athletic Commission Pfeffer Curley

Randolph Loop 46 overwhelms Headquarters 41-18 in night of league play

Randolph Loop Squadron 46 defeated Headquarters Squadron 41-18 while Squadron 1 beat Squadron 47 47-31 at Randolph field basketball Tuesday night. Jos Wooda scored 20 for the 46 win as lineups and substitutions filled the roster amid rough play and miscued notes.

Squadron Randolph Field Jos Wooda Yell Weent Anderson Venter Seking Beaird Babys Anchaon Hower

Casper Returns to Studies at Texas Christian University

Casper Chilley, a San Antonio football figure, resumes studies at Texas Christian University. He does not plan to join basketball and anticipates a major contribution for the Frogs in spring track events.

Casper T.C.U. Chilley San Antonio Hlg Audies Texas Chiltan University Gnarer Tuk Amok Frogs

Texas All Stars Defeat Mexican Military Polo Team

Cecil Smith's Texas all star polo team, led by Smith at nine goals, defeated the Mexican four, six to three, in Mexico City last week. Kemmerer scored three for the invaders, while Garcia and Medina tallied for Mexico.

Mexico City Jan Ceci Smith Texas

Bowling Turn Derives Big Night But Falls Short in Standings

Converse bowler Elmer Schriewer topped the meet with 224 587 in the nine lane event as Converse posted a strong showing. Individual scores from Bill Winterborn and George Buck Schreder plus team totals show Converse near the top, while other squads contest several tight matches in the UIL era laden schedule.

Uilrich Converse Aelbeck Elmer Schriewer Charlie _Winterberna Har George Bill Buck” Schreder

Unclear OCR Sport Result Sheet From 238 Meet

Readable items show scattered names and figures from a track meet with times and placements. Key names or teams are partially legible, but many entries are garbled, leaving only fragments of event results and competitor identifiers.

Runyon complains over Columbia's low score in Stanford game

Damon Runyon reports running feud with Columba footballers over inflated promises to beat Stanford. He alleges Marcus Aurelius Kelly and Columbia officials colluded to allow Stanford a modest margin, while University of California players allegedly doubled down on sympathy. Pasadena report notes injuries from the Rose Bowl clash and gate receipts near 98 000 dollars.

Damon Runyon Ty Univeral Beriin Tae Miami Fla Zou Little Columbia New York Stanford Calumbia Studenta Branford West Coast Colummans Sranford Marcus Aurelius Kelly Kelly Los Angetes Tam Lou Little Columbans Mr. Kelly Unose Pasadena Calif Columbine O.K. West Montgomery Oplumble Tony Matal Bobby Grayson Alfred Eastern Blanford Groux

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