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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1933

Page

5

Conference Basketball Title Race Opens Three Games A Night

Southwest conference basketball opens with six of seven top teams in action. Baylor faces Texas in Austin while Rice meets Texas A. M. at College Station and TCU visits Southern Methodist in Dallas. Coach Jimmy Kitts debuts as Rice Owls coach. Arkansas trips North Texas Teachers in Fayetteville, edging past 34 20 for first home win as Dor Beaton leads with 12 points.

Dallas Austin Baylor University University of Texas Baylor Rice Institute Owls Texas A. & M College Station Texas Christian University Southern Methodist University Mustangs Texas Christian Motch BS A Baylor Jam Tninus Waco Jimmy Kitts Athens High School Maken Rice Owls Watharene Geunde Zigey Unisire Marcunt Meerkat Aurtay Fayetteville Ark Arkansas Denton Forle

Martinez-Zorilla Family of Cornell Athletes Visits San Antonio

Three members of the Martinez-Zorilla family from Mexico City visit their father in Mexico City with Cornell assistant coach J. T. Taugeneld. Joe Martinez-Zorius, an all-American end for Cornell, played last Monday against the West in San Francisco and joined his brothers here. Harrison Stafford and Ernie Koy, Texas University stars, accompanied Joe and later headed to Austin to continue studies. Seven members of the Martinez-Gorilla family have been Cornell athletes, including the father Carlos Gr.

Tamer Cornell University Mexico City dJose, Curetos Cristobal Martinez-Zorlb San Antonio Cornell Assintfant J. T. Taugeneld Joe Martinez-Zorius Cornell San Francisco Joe California Harrison Stafford Ernie Koy Texas University Koy Stafford Austin Marlines- Gorilla Carlos Gr

May's Master Career Seems Over After Cubs Release

Chicago January 1 The end of Frank Jakie May's 14 year major league career appears near after the relief hurler of the Chicago Cubs was released yesterday The veteran pitcher can seek a despot himself under rule requiring 10 year men to be outrighted but may struggle to land another major league spot Cub officials say several major league openings remain available for him.

Jakie May Chicago Frank Jakie") May Chicago Cubs Jessen Majnor Teague Cub

Boxers Over 75 to Box in Century Club Exhibition

In St Petersburg on January 7 four senior members of the Century Club, all over 78, proceed with boxing bouts planned tonight despite protests. Corporal Jubb, 81, forfeits 11 seats to opponent George Washington Brown, 8, in the bantamweight main event. Younger contenders include George Yeaburger, 27, and M. H. Emory, WR. The matches are four short rounds each. Dr Robert Angell protested that the fights could cause irreparable harm, but officials will not halt the exhibition.

George Yeaberger M. H. Emory Robert EF Angell

Lanier Loses as Steck er Stars in Rough Five

Lanier Highs fall 38 to 44 to Randolph Field Post with Ray Stecker from West Point contributing 21 points. Team lineup includes Laster, Escobedo, Mendoza and others in a fast rough contest with multiple forwards and guards scoring.

Lanier High Thetiinym Jesmnvd Ray Stecker West Point Blecker Randolph Field Lanier Voks Laster Sender Escobedo Rodriguez Samudi Mendoza Bernal Castaneda Gorzales Ruiz Hernandez Slecker Powell Arthur Elxridge Abeil Senter Herd Truse Gangtien Relerea Andrews Scorer Matias Limer Smith

Army League Thrilling 72 11 Victory by Ninth Infantry

The Ninth Infantry routed Twelfth Field Artillery 72 to 11 in an Army league game, with Tremmel scoring 18 and Johnson 14 as most players joined the scoring column. Collier added seven of the Towers' 11 points while the Twenty third Infantry beat Medical Regiment 40 to 2, with Hramer and Britt leading the Medicos.

Infantry Twelfth Field Artillery Tremmel Johnson Wilson Pretty Mear Collier Twenty-third Infantry Hramer Britt

Garvey to Assist New Fordham Boss

New York reports Ed Garvey former Notre Dame fineman and NFL player will join Jimmy Crowley’s assistant staff as Crowley takes the Michigan State era to Fordham next fall for the football season.

Garvey Fordham New York Notre Dame Jimmy Crowley Michigan State Pordham

Nevers Enrolls as Stanford Spring Term Student

Ernie Nevers, former Stanford fullback and new assistant coach to Tiny Thornhill, is registered as a student for the spring term at Stanford. He was never emaluated from Stanford and participates in university activities while pursuing studies. A separate note advertises The Light's Free Rental Directory available at Piggly Wiggly stores with rental properties contact Mary Lou.

Stanford Stanford University Callt Ernie Nevers Tiny" Thornhill Nevers Ae the Light

Newly Adopted Metric System in First Indoor Meet

The Columbus council Knights of Columbus indoor meet opens the 1993 season on board floors in New York. Most events switch to metric with a 60 yard dash kept as a sprint. Leysex ton heads the entry list with Dave Adelman and other stars like Jan McGlaskey Paul DeBenyn George Lermond Pont Mundy and Barnie McCafferty among competitors.

New York Columbus Council Knights of Columbes Ivent Ie Mat Leysexton Georgetown Athine Dave Adelman Fa Dieohtet Jan McGlaskey Paul DeBenyn Thor George Lermond Pont Mundy Philadelphia

Sarazen Leads Star Field in Los Angeles Open

At Wilshire Country Club the Los Angeles Open begins with golf legends including Gene Sarazen of the Miami-Butmore club and Johnny De Forrest, plus former British amateur champion Wills Hunter. Other noted entrants include Craig Wood, Olin Dutra, Fred Morrison, MacDonald Smith, Harry Cooper, George Van Elm, Horton Smith, Lea Diegel, Dick Mets and Archie Hambrick.

Los Angeles Giants Wilshire Country Club Galaxy of Stars King Gene Sarezen Miami-Butmore Great Britain United States Bobby Jones Barazen Johnny de Forrest Britain Wills Hunter Craig Wood Olin Dutra Fred Morrison MacDonald Smith Harry Cooper George van Elm Horton Smith Lea Diegel Dick Mets Archie Hambrick

Heights Run Up Big Score In City Basketball Night

Laurel Heights defeated the Highlanders 60 to 23 while the Dixie club edged DeMolay 27 to 23 in Friday city major basketball games. Lineups listed for Dixie club Laurel Heights and Highlanders include players such as L Keller Savage Stamps Barajas Ward Dixon and Caylor Theis Jesse Theis pred brank Bubs Neal Was acoter.

Laurel Heights Dixie Club Tpriday Highlanders L. Keller Savage Nest Arcineage E. Keller Krelzer Hillock Hasse Charpentier Demosty Renter Theis Brank Bubs Miller Neal Acoter

Unemployment figures cited by AFL chief in Washington

In Washington on January 1 William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, gave a bleak unemployment estimate for November at 11,590,000. He noted higher figures than August and that December early reports hinted at still more job losses. He urged relief as long months of hardship strain families while unemployment trends show slower rise than past low periods.

Washington, D.C Willam Green American Federation of Labor Greet

Oil Firm Spuds 4th Gonzales Well

Luling Oil and Gas Co has spudded its fourth well in the southern Gonzales county on the J. W. Smith tract. The company under lease 10,000 acres tests the Sample unit as it seeks a field in the region after drilling three prior tests in the Pligeimacclinn area.

Gonzales Luling OW and Gas Company Haa Ita J. W. Smith

Olympic Impetus Still Felt in Amateur Sport

Amateur sport surged in 1933 with Olympic momentum shaping plans for Chicago's Century of Progress. Brundage credits the Games for international goodwill and highlights record performances in track and field at Los Angeles and Lake Placid, noting figures like Hampson, Bausch, Tojan, Sexton, Venzke, Spitsin, and Vante in a year of landmark achievements.

Olympic Avery Brundage Dalen United States Auielehn Olzrupien Agunclation OHIC Sa Taoes Chicago Spor Los Angeles Thast Lake Placid William Carr Yom Hampson England Jim Bausch Kansas Eddie To Jan Leo Sexton Gene Venzke George Spits Anenis Pole Vanteing Palo Alto

Tris Speaker Deal Near for Kansas City Club

Kansas City is poised for a baseball franchise change as Tris Speaker moves toward ownership and manager duties with the Blues. Keyser and E Lee Keyser of Des Moines have discussed terms with the Muehleboch group, pending a business provision. If finalized, Speaker would steer the club, following a storied Cleveland playing career.

Kansas City Jon TNS Tris Knnaag City American Association American Longuester E. Lee Keyser Dez Moines IP. B. Reeder Muehleboch Blues Muehleboch Field Bath Speaker Keyser Des Moines Tris 16 Keté Cleveland

City News Prize ma aquerade dance Sat night 9 WL 2

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Braunland Prnk Tanner Rhythm Kings Martinez Bunday Alamo Ballroom Allendine Trawalter Hall Hartmann

Jackets Welcome Heights In Warmup For League Opener

St Anthony's Yellow Jackets rout Alamo Heights high school in the college gym as a prelude to the Southwest Texas Academic League season opener against St Anthony's and Central high. The meeting between top early teams is expected to draw a large winter crowd despite the Sunday postoffice game being called off.

Sb. Anthony's College Yellowjackets Alamo Heights High School Southwest Texas St. Anthony's

Jacques Seeks to Define Amateur in Golf World

Herbert A. Jacques, about to become WTGA president, aims to define what constitutes an amateur golfer at the organization’s annual meeting in New York. He argues the game should keep its current equipment and opening rounds, predicts little club upheaval, and doubts faster balls or longer courses would improve golf.

New York Jan. T Herbert A. Jacques Ttme Worlthy Harvard Ross Somerville Jacques Duster

Randolph Loop Squadron defeats Forty seventh in league game

Randolph Loop Squadron GT routed the Forty seventh Squadron basketeers 93 to 15 in the Randolph Field league. The halftime score stood 25 to 4. Readings list lineup details with players Christy Walters Clark Lewis Marshall Ball Thomas Warren Huckner Woods for Randolph Loop and Chain White Cillandera Ithe Wolf Moore Golden Margols Harringhon Griffin Frame Sibs for Forty seven.

Basketeers Squadron Sixtysseven Christy Walters Clark Lewis Marshall Ball Thomas Warren Huckner Woods Bubs Squadron Forty-seven Chain White Cillandera Ithe Wolf Moore Golden Margols Harringhon Griffen Frame Sibs

Unclear Basketball Hire and Scoring Notes From Local Pickups

Fragmented tally of players and scorers from a basketball event, naming Nichelle, Wallace, Reyes, and others with scattered team mentions. Mentions Fortescain and Manmonttat scores 43 and 90, plus referee and timer cues. Source text is garbled with many unreadable fragments. no coherent outcome.

Bree Howell Nichelle Bonet Barris Sveriens A. oMlegan Plinker Weld Marcin Wineburger Daz Qcorer Jontstimer, R Byrne Ae The Light

Second Field Artillery Brigade Horse Show Sunday

Fort Sam Houston hosts the annual Second Field Artillery Brigade horse show entirely on Sunday starting at 1 a.m. due to Saturday memorials and wet fields. If weather permits, the event will be at Trent Field, otherwise moved to the artillery ring on Bracket Ridge Avenue and the Aust road.

Field Artille Jury Brigade Fort Sam Houston Army

Central Catholic boys beat Alamo Heights 41 to 28 in gym action

Central pranced through heights Friday night with a 41 28 win over the Alamo Heights Mules on the Central court. Central's balanced scoring led by Abralotti 14 and Weltens 7 plus Moore 2 and Peche 7 carried the victory while the Mules showed promise but lacked indoor practice and range. In a separate note, Central Copperheads juniors defeated Mark Twain Junior High 42 22.

Central Catholic Hilth School Buttons Alamo Héights High Mules Central Balinas Weltens Forjwaenet Moore Tenter Abrlotti Hitler mcGinley Noonan

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