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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1932
Page
9
New York January 7 Bale H remains confident he is worth major payroll as he eyes a comeback. He cites fitness, training, and a desire to prove himself against rivals while hinting he can still deliver punch and speed.
Fragmented OCR of Texas A&M style schedule lists games and dates across Abilene Kingsville Alpine Canyon and other Texas towns. Mentions teams such as Daniel Baker West Texas Teachers Stephenville and McMurry with dates from January through February. Details are garbled but indicate non conference reins and a long list of matches and locations.
University of Wisconsin athletic council sought Gro. Titite as director of athletics amid a legislative probe into campus upheaval. The council's split vote reflected tensions as Glen Hichtavnite, head football coach, received five votes. Water Means well, basketball coach, three. Amid resignations, new director Orwin Uireliz faced regret over compromises, while Professor Myre cited an accumulation of feelings as the reason for Titile’s resignation.
Unclear OCR text reports several club owners reacting to unpaid league presidents moves at West Baden and Eastman, mentioning Charles Loran of Keokuk and Mike Sexton of the National Association of Professional Baseball, with aims tied to saving or restructuring teams in the Mississippi Valley region.
New York sees veteran champion Tilden stage an exhibition against Vincent Richards, reviving memories of their amateur days. The 1926 pro return ends with Richards upstaging Tilden 2 1 in a climactic dual as crowds recall previous rivalry and note Richards’s advancing form.
Lawrence Kansan reports the Kansas Jayhawks prepare to defend the conference title in a postseason series against Oklahoma at Norman and Colorado in a decisive run. The team hopes to replicate strong early rounds as they chase the league crown.
A lopsided early stretch allowed the Teachers to seize the lead as Rice battled back. Key players Wright and Zerelekke contributed on offense while Wiel and Mering anchored defense, securing a tighter game and evening the series with a narrow victory.
A compilation of college basketball scores with numerous schools listed including Virginia, Navy, Vanderbilt, Georgetown, Oklahoma, and others. The item reads like a chaotic OCR of scores and team names with several likely misspellings and fragmented entries making precise results unclear.
One bid was received by Toledo, Ohio for the Toledo team amid financial woes. The lone bidder, linked to Milo Howland of Milwaukee’s club, offered a term but was not usable. Declining attendance and bank closures forced salary cuts and an overall financial collapse under President Oscar J. Smith.
Joe Jacobs, manager of Schmeling, blocked New York based plans for a June title fight. Negotiations with Madison Square Garden faltered as promoter Jack Johnston announced the deal would move to Miami for the venue. Schmeling would receive 95 percent of receipts with 15 percent to Garden promotor, and Walker was discussed as an alternate opponent.
The Milwaukee six day bicycle race began with a ceremony at the auditorium led by Quy Gick, rep of Gov. Philin Lakoliete. Teams Cohen Elder and Stobdeche Jebuller started strong in the early peloton, with several others close behind as the field rode into the first 10 miles.
Five competitors will race the Continental Divide during the Rocky Mountain national park ski tournament at Estes Park next Sunday. Mackina 19 Throckmorton, noted cross country ski champion, leads the field in a challenging dash across the snowbound route.
New York January report from physicians says Barney Dreyfuss president of the Pittsburgh National League club rests comfortably after an operation for glandular infection at Mount Sinai hospital. He has been associated with baseball circles for years and will be 70 years old in February.
A blind student named Stoll or Stotta joins the University of Colorado wrestling squad. Despite vision challenges he shows strong potential for the 265 pound class, training to face opponents and compete in the varsity lineup.
Braves make only two deals for the 1932 season as major leaguer Art Sires, tied to Milwaukee, aims to become the league's top first baseman. Worsening pitching depth and limited strengthening moves leave the club vulnerable as Wreddy Maguire moves to Louisville and Urbanski loses his shortstop berth.
The Twenty-third Infantry gymnasium at Fork Sam Wooston hosts two Amig Feayue basketball games Wednesday night. In the opener the Twenty-third meets the Toy Quartermasters while the belated rally by the Twenty-third over Second Medical Regiment 31-1 stood out.
A rough state final feature sees BG Marys Dependent and Knights of Columbus vie for top honors as teams from the Commercial Cage League clash on Dunea Field. Key scorers include Charley Flinn and Poli Malay with double figures on a tense night.
Unclear text describes proposed formation of a Canadian American professional lacrosse league. Mentions action in the paint and an expected definite announcement on completion or abandonment, with references to Olympic context and venues.
69 Best Ball winners at Miami led by Willie siaclaelin and Tintoh Stonehouse with top scores in the amateur mixed team event. Patroit duo Ernie Wey and Walter Lourie finished one stroke back as Coral Calire and others chased a 71. Bourne took best individual score. entry fee was 4.00 and prize money was shared among low scorers.
St Anthony's midgets win 25 to 21 over St Patrick's in a hard fought game. Lucy Mue stars with 12 passes, while lineup notes list Weldon and Myraul for St Anthony's, Akin and Mitchell for St Patrick's, with referee and coach details.
Harmony returns among Coast League baseball owners as tentative support grows for a long sought formal alignment. Officials note momentum toward a unified front may influence reorganization and potential changes across the league structure. A decisive meeting in Oakland is awaited to confirm the course and actions.
Helen Hicks prepares for three Florida tournaments as part of her lead into the national tour. She will play in the Phot championship at Palm Beach, the South American championship in Miami, and the Florida base contest at St. Augustine, aiming to sharpen form before major events.
Battalino completes light training for his title defense against Feldman in New York. He runs nine and a half miles of roadwork and continues sparring drills to fine tune speed and stamina for the weigh in at 126 pounds.
Tay Brown, captain for the upcoming USC season, leads the squad after earning the role at the team’s spring session. The announcement highlights Brown’s leadership and on-field impact as the Trojans prepare for the next campaign.
Defending Chicago defense faces rivals as finalists advance in the midwinter amateur championships at Miami. Day Aton leads a final qualifying group while Montemirg Ni T seeks wins to reach the title match.
In Los Angeles on January 10 identified golfers from the coast area vie for 72 available spots at the Coast Open Golf tournament. Eleven players and notable pros will be exempt based on prior national open results and Open era standings. The field will determine the final entrants after 18 holes with 16 holes to go. several top names from New York and Detroit region receive exemptions. Training sessions started as athletes prepare for the upcoming competition.
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