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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1934
Page
9
Vivid sports page notes a noisy regatta at Lake McQueeney with wrecks and speed as Allen Smith and Walter Everett post strong marks and Big names like Jimmy Wilson and Clyde Littlefield dominate Austin chatter. Debate over Texas athletic leadership follows amid Frank Franks as a candidate and Peacocks commentary on coach traits.
Chicago January 3. A flurry of open head coaching posts across major programs emerges as Dartmouth Duquesne Texas and Kentucky seek successors to noted figures. Leyden at Notre Dame signs as athletic director while others shift including Sutherland to Yale denials.
Figures released by General Manager Lat Smith show the track netted about 45 thousand dollars after payments to winning bettors. The article notes pennies dimes and nickels retained by the track following payouts and mentions a multiplier of two. The piece situates the event around a recent Epsom Downs meeting, with limited readable details about the race and figures.
Magnolia’s team suffered a 27-23 defeat as Duncan Field pressed in the first half, closing to within two points at halftime. Bill Kubricht led Oilers with 21 points powering a late surge to hold the lead, while Duncan Field’s 9-point half bolstered Magnolia’s efforts before final pullaway.
The Girls Senior Cape league opens the season with a 7:30 free game at Woodlawn lake court. First night features Lauterstein’s meats versus Young People’s Teague, then Morales Maids versus Harandate, and Barbera’s Sports against State Hospital, Vogue Pets into action.
Estes a former San Antonio night club owner was released on $1000 bond fixed by U.S. Commissioner Paul A. Lockhart on January 1. He faces counts of conspiracy to receive conceal and aid transportation of about 4 gallons of Mexican liquor and cigarettes found near Eagle Pass. Bond posted on February 4 with sentence deferred by Judge R J McMinn. case to reappear February 11. Ninth Infantry basketball team returned from Monterrey Mexico with a 1-2 record, led by Sat George Franz, dropping two games to Circula Mercantil and winning the third.
The Arkansas eleven and coach Fred Thomson were greeted here today after a 7 7 draw with Centenary Gentlemen of Shreveport. Sophomore center Jack Newby suffered a foot injury in the game.
Kelly Cagers Forty third squad played with five men Tuesday night at Kelly Field. They dropped to Forfield 32 to 26, the last minute edge going to the winners. Stapp led the Forty third with 13 points. In the second game Sixty-eighth edged Thirty-ninth 45 to 42 in overtime after a 37 all tie. Gea of Thirty-ninth scored 15, Deblets had 12 for Forfield.
Professional football in league form will invade Texas within five years and may reach San Antonio, says Dr. Tra L. Kahler of Houston who seeks a club here. Houston Dallas Fort Worth and Beaumont are listed as prospective members. Kohler asserts the time is right and the stage set for a professional league in Texas with initial outing of 600 dollars and affiliation with the National Professional Football League.
Angeles January 2. Jack Dempsey, former champion turned promoter, says his main objective for 1934 is to crown Max Baer world heavyweight champion. He favors a Baer Cannery bout, insisting it would be the only money maker, and cautions against Rampen as insufficient draw.
The Central Catholic Buttons begin the new year with a game against Sacred Heart in the Patisty League at the Central Catholic gym. They also schedule matches with Lanter Brackenridge and Tech in the coming weeks, after two recent practice wins and losses to St Henrys and St Marys Crusaders.
Westminster Presbyterian unleashed a 70 to 8 victory over Baptist Temple in the first Sunday School Senior league game on Jefferson Court. Prospect Hill Methodists defeated Pruitt Avenue Baptists 40 to 35 in the nightcap. Yarborough led Westminster with 12 points, with Beale and Tallman contributing in a balanced attack.
The Mustangs, defending champs, resume practice and will face the Trojans of the Spanish-American league Friday night at Jefferson gym. Coach Harry Wamilta said a gnome would likely precede the clash. The team tied Shiner High school cagers at 8 o clock Saturday night in the same venue.
Final day deer season reports highlight M D Jones whose buck had a rare 27 inch horn spread. The back and end of the season drew big horn sets, marking one of the largest collections this year in the area.
Boston sports write up notes optimists delaying World Series plans until Labor Day. Eddie Collins and Bill McKechnie worry over Red Sox and Braves infield problems, with Max Bishop at second and potential changes at shortstop and third base. Braves rely on defense but lack clutch hitting, as season roster decisions loom amid ticket hopes and rival clubs.
Coach Nemo Herrera leads Sidney Lanier Voks in a practice double header at Jefferson gym Wednesday. First game at seven features Chapultepec, Spanish American League leaders, against the Voks. Amado Nervas, runners-up, face Vokes in the second game as Central Catholic los contrasts on Lanter court.
Mmamie Hammell, a guard for San Antonio Tech, sustained a split lip during a Wednesday workout in San Antonio. The injury needed two stitches and will sideline her from upcoming practice games to be held at St. Anthony’s Sacred Heart of the Parish league and Brackenridge, with other schedule spots listed.
Babe Ruth vows another season as spring training nears. At nearly forty, he faces long workouts and a possible salary clash with Yankees owner Ruppert after a 1933 season record that included 127 games and a return to form.
Dorve Roche with Kin caid IM versus Doble Ospor Fort Worth in a best two falls match. Semis feature Paul Harper Dallas against Joly Plumper New Jersey. preliminary bout Jack League San Antonio versus Cowboy Luttral. Promoter Bary Coffman gears a New Year show at Walkathon arena Navarro and Augusta with 1000 fans at 25 cents.
Shrine charity game in San Prango on New Year’s Day drew about $45,000 in gate receipts. Heavy costs reduced the net, with organizers planning to donate $6,000 to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children. The 1934 gate total surpasses the prior Shrine game record of $9,666 in 1927, though final figure for 194 game was about $41,000.
Kaufman's basketball team travels to Monterrey Mexico for three nights of play starting Thursday. Leader Keng Guerrero directs the trip with players Irish O'nole James Masek Andy Obriat ti Gerald Feille Tox Whiie Bill Whillkins Ike Meridown Red Colhoun among the squad.
In Fin. Jan. 3 dispatch from Minami, promoters announce the Moore Park stadium event is postponed. The Miloney versus Blake fight, slated for Thursday, will now headline Monday night due to travel constraints. Promoter Doug Las confirms the revised lineup.
Guy Airey secretary of the San Antonio Missions Baseball Club returns home to prepare for the league meeting at the Guulerid el here Saturday and Sunday. A session will include club owners and managers, with April 5 opening date announced and L Eves of St Louis to attend. A game between Mexican Methodists and Good Will Center five scheduled for Wesley House court.
Commerce Texas January reports Baylor Bears struggle early as Texas Teachers Lions edge ahead by late minutes. Texas A&M and Texas Christian prep for conference openers. Arkansas and Houston squads face injuries and lineup changes ahead of crucial Southwest Conference games.
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