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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1934

Page

2

Bears Triumph Over SMU Exes In Wet Chicago Tilt

Chicago Bears, led by Bill Karr and Bronko Grange, defeated SMU Exes 34 to 5 in misty rain at Dallas. Manders and Mann sparked the Mustangs with a late surge, but Brumbaugh, Neely, and Karr kept the Bears ahead with strong rushing and a key interception return.

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East West football stars travel home via San Antonio

Star grid players including Frank Walton of Pittsburgh and Zud Schammel of Town journeyed through San Antonio on the Southern Pacific after the East West game in San Francisco won 12 0 by the West. The party planned a northern route home via Denver with Colgate’s Soleau Pelese and Anderson and Notre Dame’s Wick Lukats among others slated to depart Sunday after 3 30 PM Pacific.

L. A Frank Walton Pittsburgh Zud Schammel San Antonio Baturdar Southern Pacific San Francisco Welton Behammel California George Laver West Arien Nebraska Martin Denver Herman Everhardus MigMiran Ed Danowski Portham Itréigh San Antonio Benlhemm Pacific Colgate Charlie Soleau Pelese Anderson Wick Lukats Notre Dame Joe Skladany Paul Pardonner Purdue Waltot Schemmel

Albaugh Young and Grumbles Williford Set for Breck Wade Cup

Local golf feature notes Rube Albaugh and Leeroive Young teaming to face Mack Williford and Kajdert Crumbles in a Breck Wade Cup event at 1:90. Earlier meeting occurred on a Sunday in mad lake, with Albaugh and Young leading Wing Lunt in late play.

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Pro Grid Champs to See Pro Grid Champs to See

Pro grid champions traveling to see the West Coast after a NL title season will rest and sightsee. Season stars from college ranks including Red Grange will arrive at Southern Pacific station and depart for Los Angeles. A sightseeing trip is planned with no practice sessions.

Chicago Bears San Antonin Rundas Aite West Coast Colege Red Grange Southern Pacific Alalien Tallas

High Schools Prep for City Basketball Series Start

Warm up games fill the coming week as total high schools prepare for the city series starting January 10. Drackenridge Eagles scrimmage Twenty-third Industry Doughboys Monday. Central Catholic, Brackenridge, St Anthonys, Thomas Jefferson, and San Antonio Tech teams are scheduled for multiple court tests this week with several matches already arranged.

Claot Kellam Kaufman Marty Hamilton Thomas Jefferson Sons of Amica Jeffer 301 Jeffs Herrandale Sidney Lan’ Vokt Yancey Taner Court San Antonio Tech Realers Earl Enquist Central Catholic Central Catholic Court St Mary's University Brackenrirge Cours

Austin Hi to Play San Antonio Fives

Austin basketball visitors from San Antonio will challenge the Maroons in a series preceding the district meet at Georgetown. The schedule includes Fredericksburg high here January 5 and January 8, plus trips to Waco Beerville Kerrville Temple and Baylor Freshmen among others.

Austin Hi San Antonio Austin Jnc Austin Basketeers Georgetown Quinta Wao Kerrville Temple Fredericksburg High Janary Tiy High Beerville Waco High Nere Sidney Taner Here Tivy High Baylor Wars

All-Conference Border Team Picks Stir Debate in Lubbock

January reports from Lubbock show Arizona leading the Border Conference all-star selections with four players on the first team. Texas Tech’s Baker and Camunez earn spots, while Temple and Playstaff contribute two players each for runner-up honors. No official champion was named due to league bylaws, though writers crowned the Arizona Wildcats with the top imaginary title.

Lubbock University of Arizona Playstaff Temple New Mexico Aggies University of New Mexico Texas Tec Ox -Texas Gemm Texas Techimacto Arizona Wildcats Greer Arizona Sexton Sexton, ‘Trisple Filburn Ariel Wonk Baker Texas Tech Camunez Overton Flagstaff Walton New Mates University Quarterbeck Geisz Pingstall Whalfbacks Baxter Bland Arora Carlson Enis’ Robinson Hitcheyes Nolan Cralles New Mexico University Bresenham New Mexico Williams Griffin Tempe Nox Plapstar Baird Hallibacks Diffley Insley Flegstatt Hays Universite of New Mexico

Cage Officials to Hold Big Paw-wow Meeting

The Southwest District Board of Approved Basketball Officials holds a key meeting Monday at 8 in the Gunter Hotel roof venue. Membership deadlines with fees are set, exams will be given, and those enrolled will be listed with the National Association for the 1934-35 season. Officials from surrounding cities are invited to join, with correspondence directed to President M. R. Ql or Secretary Gwyane Jones. hartwett kings up. Chicago, Jan 6. Gatby Farthiett, veteran Cubs archer, signs for 1934 in his thirteenth year with the Cubs.

Southwest District Board of Approved Gunter Hotel Fiesociawien Joeal Board San Antonio M. R. Ql Gehley Wverine Gwyane Jones Chicago Boulevard San Antonia

Shiner Falls As Jefferson Defeats Them 62 To 34

Shiner high school visited San Antonio to play Thomas Jefferson on their home court. Jefferson led 62 to 34 as Mitchell and Dietzel’s Carl Dietzel contributed 21 and 8 points respectively for the winners, while Pavilice and Houschild tied for Shiner with eight points each.

Shiner High School San Antonio Thomas Jefferson Shiner Mustang Mitchell Ad Dietzel Carl Zpiere Otta Pavilice Houschild

Central B Team Triumphs in Double Bill on Central Court

Central B Team wins two games, defeating Harris A team 27 to 4 in the morning with stout defense limiting Harris to two field goals. Richter leads with eight points, Nelson Lytle adds four. In the afternoon, Central B beats Sacred Heart Juniors 42 to 35 after a late surge. Childers and Moore shine. Behnnd tides Sacred Heart with eight points.

Gentral Catholic Central Court Harris Central Wi- Te Richter Ith Nelson Lytle Sweeney Harts Delgado Sweeney C Esquivel G - Howe Richter Geevess Estrads Sacred Heart Childers Moore Behmjd Sacred Heart Lads TL Juniors Blojas Mangold Otiiders P. Schmig Halloran Bushell Anderson Porrait Ie G. Huron Moyninan

Girls League Opens Tuesday At Sb Court

The Girls Academic Basket Ball league begins Tuesday on the Sb Henry's court with Bt Henry's sextet facing Gt Gerard's at 8 o'clock. Other teams in the league include Sacred Heart and Ursuline academies, BL Joseph's High, Bt Mary's High, Incarnate Word gharhoot, and Alerted Sacrament academy. Pressen holds own fourtoin, Texas, Jan. 6. Charley Cresden, former Nashville manager, is in typhoid fever but holding his own with fluctuating condition and possible surgery planned tomorrow.

Sb. ‘Henry's Bt. Henry's Gt. Gerard's Sacrament Academy Sacred Heart Academy Ursuline Academy BL. Joseph's High School Bt. Mary's High School Incarnate Word Gharhoot Pressen Fourtoin Texas Inbi Charley Cresden Nashville Waa

Army League Adds Couple In 1834 Schedule

The 1834 Army league adds two new teams the Second Field Artillery Brigade and the Staff Troops a composite unit from various branches at Fort Sam Houston The schedule spans 12 games per team with opening at Randolph Field February 28 and a dense list of matchups across Fort Sam Houston Brooks Field Kelly Field and Randolph Field.

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Bobcats Open Schedule With Home Game Monday

San Marcos Jan 1 Southwestern Texas Teachers College Hobcats face 14 game schedule opener Monday night. Team hosts Southwestern Pirates in first of many home dates with a slate including Trinity Kerrville East Texas Commerce North Texas Denton Stephen F. Austin Sam Houston and others across January February and March.

SAN Marcos Southwest Texas Teachers College Hobcat Hesketeers Southwestern Pirates the Cat Tennils Schreiner Kerrville Trinity Waxahachie East Texas Commerce North Texas Denton Stephen P. Austin Pebhanry Southwealern Georgetown Eset Texas Sam Houston Btephen F. Awakin Nacogdoches Behrelner

Campbell Plans for Racing in Air at Horley

In Horley Surrey England on January 6 Sir Malcolm Campbell, holder of the world land speed record for nonmobiles at 272.108 miles per hour, said no definite plans to set a new air speed record on the Daytona Beach course this year. He noted his Bluebird would be ready for testing but declined to confirm a Daytona test in February due to engine readiness.

Campbell Air Horley Surrey England Malcolm Campbell Lhour Daytona Dee Olina

San Antonio Boxing Card Promises Edge of Ring Action

San Antonio fans await a Sunday ringside card at the Walkettion arena as Cerella Leads brings in Mexico’s Owen Diver and top contenders. Midget Mexico’s Owen Diver arrives. Mack and Garcia clashes tease a divisional shakeup. Main event features Chato Gonzales vs Buddy Etheridge with Eagleson looming. Duvernay and White appear in supporting six and four round bouts.

Ban Antonio Bite Mexico Owen Diver Way Bundy Richie Mack Dallas San Antonio Cerella Lomedo Elks Mack Car‘Jos Garcia Dempsey Beethoven Hall Garcia Willard Brown Brown Losada Arold Atherton Morris Eagleson Fayoli Owen Duvernay New Orléans Duvernay Tommy Monroe Monroe Chato Gonales Buddy Etheridge Joe White Soldier Battler Red Hughes Eagleson

County Leaguers Open Tuesday on Woodlawn Lake Court

Edin Bears face Alamo Heights in the opener at 7:30 pm with Harlandale meeting South San Antonio in the second game on the Woodlawn lake court. The schedule shifts include Somerset and multiple matchups from January to February.

Bexar County Woodlawn Lake Edin Bears Alamo Heights Harlandale Ban Antonio Somerset Edison-Somerset San Antonio-Heights San Antonio- Edison Somerset-Hanlendale South San Antonio Edison

Breadon Silent on O'Farrell Reports in St Louis

Cardinal president Sam Breadon refused to discuss rumors tying catcher Bob O'Farrell to a Reds managerial job under Larry MacPhail. Cincinnati officials favored O'Farrell and allegedly proposed trading O'Farrell for pitcher Glenn Spencer, with a decision expected within days after talks with Branch Rickey.

Life Cardinals MacPhail Ohio City Twe Cardinals O'Farrell Cincinnals Glenn Spencer

Unclear basketball recap with fragmented lines

A fragmentary sports snippet describes a late game in overtime with references to teams, players, and actions but lacks coherent names, dates, or outcomes. The readable portions suggest a buzzer event and a struggle to finish, with multiple garbled terms and incomplete phrases.

American League and National League Agree on New Ball

Philadelphia reports the major leagues reached a compromise on a single ball. American League president Will Harridge and National League president John Heydler met at the Reach factory to fix specifications. The ball will be used by both leagues next season with a circumference of about 9 1/2 inches and weight near 5 ounces.

Philadelphia Jan Wil Waccldge John A. Heydler American National Iragues A. Reach Bes UN

Porter New Ace Triumphs Highlight Florida Card

In Coral Gables Florida jockey Parl. Barler rode a fourth triple at Tropical Park, boosting his seven day total amid rising form behind Johnny Westrape. He won aboard Mervin B. O in race one and Steel in race three, then closed the day on Inflate for J. C. Clarke.

Porter Florida Coral Gables Frs Kid Barler Tropical Park Ihey Bixthen Johnny Westrape

Vanderbilt Yacht Keel Cast Begins Amid America’s Cup Defense

Casting of the lead keel for the Vanderbilt racing yacht to defend the America's Cup against T. C. M. Sopwith's Endeavor started Saturday morning. The Vanderbilt yacht will be ballasted by the Herreshoff design at Bristol. Twenty three of the 49 leading football players named from the Northwest this year live in Chicago or nearby suburbs.

T. C. M. Sopwith Vanfernik Herresnoff Bristol Chicago Vicknity

Tilden Great of Greats in Tennis World

San Francisco sleeted ins article recalls Bill Johnston praising William Tilden as the greatest tennis player, noting Tilden’s all around game and impact. Johnston compares early stars to modern players, citing Crawford and others as strong, while acknowledging past champions like McLaurin and Brooks would rate with their era. Johnston also notes Tilden’s comeback after a serious lung illness.

San Francisco Little Bill Johnston Big bin Tilden Tennnis Big Bill Litto Bil Aul Crawford Vinns Cochetts McLaurilin Brookes Goldes Mey

Golden Gandies Extend Home Field Record at Amarillo

Amarillo high school closed the 1933 football season with a 42 game home field win streak. Their undefeated run spans six years, during which the Bandstorm scored 1651 points while allowing 102, yielding victories against top Texas and Oklahoma prep teams. Northwestern University reports over 500 undergraduates entered its university table tennis tournament.

Amarillo Hi Amarillo Texeo Golden Gandies Amarillo High School Bandstorm Texas Oklahoma

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