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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1934

Page

6

Babe Ruth Paying Demands Dominate Baseball Talks

A column by Davis J. Walsh discusses how much Babe Ruth might demand to play for the New York Yankees and other clubs. It outlines past offers, possible salaries around 35 000 dollars with 10 percent of receipts, and the shifting interest of clubs including the White Sox Dodgers Reds and Yankees.

Davis J. Walsh New York Gs Snether Babe Ruth Yankees Ruth E. Pluribus Sweeney Reman Raith Wes Wid Alu Red Sox White Sox Tate Chicago Aluke Sox Dodgers Reds Joe McCarthy Lars Funning Joseph

Horse owner Charles Place dies in Galveston at 57

Charles Place, 57, a prominent race horse owner from Huntington, died yesterday in a Galveston hospital. He was in Galveston for the January meet at Galveston Downs. His death rushes the local racing community as tributes pour in.

Galveston Charles Place Huntington Galveston Downs

Kelly Cagers Rally Past Sutty-eighth in Big Win

Kelly Field game sees the Forty-first surge late to a 97 33 victory after trailing Sutty-eighth Squadres at halftime. Porty-first used five men with Wilson scoring 10 as Forty-first clinches a chance to lead the standings. In the second game Thirty-ninth overwhelmed Forty-third to stay third. Pearson scores 18, Garza 12, Jane 21, and other notable contributions counted.

Kelly Field Pearson Garza Jane Terwardas Vea Gott Jackaan Heaiwuli Jackel Ginete Autin Retth Fitel Anantwald Biri Reniti Doster Detfoes Daar Het Pike Rinbot Doe Eine Any Hinece Celwell

President Maker and Isparhecher Civil War Legend

A historical sketch profiles Matthew Lyon, founder of Fair Wave Vermont, described as a rough Irishman who influenced Jefferson’s election. plus Isparhecher, a Creek warrior who served in both Union and Confederate forces during the Civil War. The piece invites readers to correspond with Mr. Ripley for more on the “Believe it or Not” cartoons.

Matthew Lyon Fair Wave Vermont County Wicklow Ireland America U. S Kentucky Arkansas Jefferson United States Aaron Barr Seberson Barr House of Representatives Colonel Lyon Isparhecher Indian Home Guards Kamas Infantry Fort Gibson Oklahoma Historical Society Ripley

Vines Showing Up In Drill Ahead Of Tilden Match

New York January report notes Ellsworth Vines impressing in practice for his professional debut against Bill Tilden at Madison Square Garden tomorrow. Vines, working with Bruce Barnes, displayed speed and power despite trailing 9 4, 4 6, 3 2 when match halted. Tilden later defeated Sidney Wood, while promoters cite advance sales around 32000 and a projected 16000 crowd, with potential gross near 40000 if sold out.

New York Ellsworth Vines Bill Tilden Madison Square Garden Bruce Barnes Barnes Tilden Binnde Sidney B. Wood Notch Boirdents Karel Kozeluh Lennis Trand

Anderson Delaying Assistants Choice For Notre Dame Coach

SOUTH BEND Ind Jan Dad Heartly Hunk Anderson announced he will delay naming assistants until February 4 while he negotiates a three year contract to coach football at North Carolina Blue College. He plans to try to keep Frank Reese as backfield coach from last season. The former Notre Dame coach will move to Raleigh North Carolina next week to establish headquarters and his family will join him in August.

Anderson South Bend Ind Jan Dad Hunk North Caroilia Blule

Poe Succeeds to Fight Post in Texas Wrestling

Austin January report notes Charlie H. Poe of Houston, deputy state labor commissioner, was appointed by Governor Ferguson to replace Jack Flynn as commissioner. Poe assumes duties supervising boxing and wrestling in Texas under the labor department.

Austin, Jan Charlie H. Poe Houston Finder the Jave Jack Flynn Ferguson Flynn Poe Texas Labor Department

Dietzel Does Well But Team Defeated in OT Thriller

Chicago Fast Freighters edged past Hutchinson Renos 48 to 45 in overtime to open home play in the Missouri Valley A.A.C. Basketball Inagar. Bob Gruening led Chicago with 19 points on seven field goals and five fouls, and Ad Diri Vel, Renos center, had 18 points with seven field goals. Women curists in Chicago start the second annual national amateur pocket billiards tournament featuring Mia Baker McAvoy Trane Humel and Georgis Veatch as they compete over two days with entrants facing each other twice.

Dietzel Chicago Chicago Fast Freighters Missouri Valley A.A. C Inagar Renos Hutchinson Kan Bob Gruening Big Chicago Sanas Gruening Ad Dirivel Giant San Antonio Texas Flay Cricago Mia Gertrude Baker McAvoy New York Trane Humel, Alna Georgis Veatch

Eagles Start With Central In Season Opener

The Brackenridge Eagles open their basketball season Tuesday night at Central High School gym facing the Central Buttons. Coach Kel Jam's squad is coming off a win over Beeville, with a hard scrimmage against the Twenty third Infantry team last Monday. Key players include Vidal, Chandler, Sheneman, McCaskill, Voss, Rosenbush, Moore, Wilco y and McGary. Central displays limited veterans with Captain Mulzler and Frank Catalani leading the lineup. other probable starters include McCrearty Lavelle Jackson and Biastolti.

Brackenridge Eagles Central High School Central Kel Jam Trigo Beeville Eagles Macun Vidal Chandler Sheneman McCaskill Torwarts Voss Rosenbuseh Moore Wilcoy McGary Warriors Mulzler Guara Frank Catalani McCrearty V_ Catalani Lavelle Jackson Biastollt

Three Teams Left Unbeaten in Big Ten Race

CHICAGO Jan 9 In si Three teams Iowa Purdue and Tidinon remained undefeated in the Western conference basketball chase as 10 teams played last night. Iowa defeated Wisconsin 28 to 22 in Iowa City. Purdue beat the University of Tunnel 26 to 22 at Lafayette. Ohio State defeated Indiana 98 to 22 at Bloomington. Michigan beat Chicago 34 to 18 in Ann Arbor. Northwestern opened conference play with a 10-26 win over Minnesota at Evanston.

Chicago Insi Iowa Purdue Tidinon Gay Bachi Wiccansin Iowa City University of Tunnel Lafayette En‘Nana Ohio

Randolph Loop Dominates Pitey Second in League Showdown

The sixty seventh squadron clinched a league win on Monday at Babe Dolph Field, defeating the Pitey Second Squadron 8 to 29. Wollers returned to pace the winners with 11 points, while the Fifty-Third Squadron topped Headquarters 34 to 16 in the other game.

St Leasure Babedolph Piteyseond Wollers Pace Tel‘ Fifty-third Squadron Quinint A4 Brown Jed Ttn Bnd Christie Schenmd Amati Gay Morrow Clark Pee Ram Chaat Sehale A. Roninal Aera Nenmigil Witty-bled Mendeuariln Uanaen Hedrawar Rithern Ahnaton Cathe Mmer Kreuger Kally Bae Marie Wcorara

Lena Levinsky Pulls Fight With Schmeling Over Money

Chicago report details Lena Levinsky clashing with Max Schmeling over purse shares for a February 16 Chicago Stadium bout. A heated dispute over percentages derailed the Levinsky Schmeling fight while Schmeling sails from Germany for immediate training.

Chicago Jan Pere Rena Levy King Levinsky Max Fehmeling Chicago Stadium Joe Jacobs Levinsky Jacobs Lene Blogfish Jock Bharkey Behmeling Max Baer Baer Schmeling Dac Sharkey Kingfish Sharkey Lena McCorkindsle McCorkindale Germany Levinaky-Schmeling Joe Foley

Texas Longhorns Beat SMU in Southwestern Conference Clash

Texas, led by Jock Gray, toppled Southern Methodist 27 to 22 to retain the Southwestern Conference lead. Frehels topped Texas scoring with 10 points while Loveen of SMU had nine. A crowd around 2000 watched as Texas built a 17 to 7 advantage in the first half before SMU's late rally fell short.

Dallas University of A Texas U. Ponies Texas Longhorns Jock Gray Frehels Loveen M. U’s Pta Bhompnon Uarberry Tipton Carter Halyen Texas University - Southern Metharise Zachay Hampson Elerae Kentucky Impire Bu Mme Weatevant

City Major Basker Hall League Meets Amid Club Talks

A City Major Basker Hall league meeting will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the James bicycle store to discuss the agenda and club affairs amid a clutter of college basketball scores and partisan standings.

Basker Hall League Ap. m James Bicycle Store

Giants Sign Terrific Five Year Pact After World Series Win

1834 salary contracts travel by mail to 35 Giants players as manager Bill Terry signs a five year deal after guiding New York Giants to the World Series title over the Senators. Secretary Jim Tierney notes many top contributors are honored and outlines expected minor divisions in pay. Sunday baseball becomes legal in Pennsylvania aiding a first ever uniform schedule with 12 Sunday home games for the 16 clubs, opening April 17 and running to September 20, while the All Star game is set for July 10 in New York.

New York Jon Wew York Giants Jim Tierney Giants Bill Terry The Glanta Washington Senators Pennsylvaia Tech Washington Boston Red Sox WHS

Sacred Heart Five Keeps Slate Clean

Sacred Heart Heami of the Parochist Basketball Jengue opened Tuesday with an undefeated record after a tough 13 to 12 win over San Fernando. In the other game St. Peter's edged Our Lady of Guadalupe 17 to 15 as Sheridan scored 13 and Rodrigues 04 for the winners.

Sacred Heart Five Sacred Heart Heami Jengue -Til San Fernando St. Peter's Our Lady of Guadalupe Sheridan Rodrigues Fem Sugdmast Yee Marinth Boceberster Warzechs Ducen Manes

Coach Job Looms For Or Same Rice

Washington reports veteran Bem Rice, released by the Senators after salary disputes, may take a coaching role with Boston or Cleveland. Rice, 18 years with the Senators, was made a free agent by Clark Griffith. He joined as a pitcher in 1915 and later moved to outfield. During his career he hit over .200 and was a noted base stealer.

Rice Washington D.C Bem Rice Washington Senators May Land Boston Cleve Ian Clark Griffith Senators Griffith Rivers

State P G A Meet Set in Dallas for 1988

The annual Texas Professional Golfers Association business meeting occurs Sunday January 2 at Lake Wood Country Club in Dallas. President Harvey Femick of Austin will preside with Willie Maguire of Houston, newly elected National PGA vice president, in attendance to discuss 1988 professional business and tournament plans.

Dallas Jan Texas Professional Golfers’ Association Lake Wood Country Club Harvey Femick Austin Willie Maguire Houston National

Miami Honors Go To Young Stonehouse

Ralph Blanehouse, a 28 year old Indianapolis golf pro, defeats Willie Dow, a 48 year old North Dakota veteran, in a 14 hole play-off to win the tenth Miami open championship at the Miami municipal course. Stonehouse wins with one under par in the 18 hole playoff, while Dow shoots 75, five over par, after a rough start on the opening hole.

Miami Springs Fit Jan Ralph Blanehouse Indianapolis Willie Dow North Dakota Miami Municipal Stonehouse Dow Crown Stonchose Jon Wille Dow

Seeded Net Stars Rival In Miami MIAME

Seeded players in the Miami Biltaore championship faced each other today in the first round of the tournament. Dr Gene McCouliff of New York seeded five and Ricardo Morales of Cuba opened play, with Marcel Rainville of Canada to face Hudson Hamm of Fort Lauderdale later. Yesterday featured US No 1 Frank X Shields versus Larry Larsen, plus several other seeded players winning matches while Morales Hamm Butter and Grafton M Lott represented other cities.

Miami Miame Pls Miami Biltaore Gene McCouliff New York Ricardo Morales Cuba Jplay Marcel Rainville Canada Hudson Hamm Fort. Lauderdale Fla Frank X. Shields United States Love Ness Larry Larsen Peoria Morales Hamm Carroll Turner Clit Butter New Orleans Bryan M. Graft Je Atlanta George M. Lott de Chicago Dr. McCaulif Arthur Hendrix Lakeland

National Golf Career Likely for Texas Girl

Fort Worth youth Anteta Gorczyn, a Texas and Southern champion, is tipped for a national golf career. After strong showings in Texas, Southern, Fort Worth invites and city championships, she reached the national in 1933 but fell in an extra-hole match. With gained experience and rivals noted, Gorczyn aims to dominate major tournaments this year. Betty Jameson and other Texas players such as Mrs. Chandler and Mrs. Fisk are also poised to compete and push for titles in 1934.

Aft Bill Activitie Anteta Gorczyem Fort Worth Texas Misa Gorczyca Gorstyca Dan Chandler Dalvin Parker Brees Ahr Chandter Dallas Chandler Gorexyca Betty Jameson Betty Tom Ming Hila Drbantke Austin Mra

Old Man River Rolls Over Los Angeles Open

MacDonald Smith, 43, of Beverly Hills, wins his fourth Los Angeles Open with an even par 280 after a late surge, while rivals Dutra Runyan and Seaver falter. Notable contenders include Mehl, Van Yim, Nunler, and Kirkwood, with tense final rounds and a delay due to darkness.

Maxwell Hig Ifela Mac Smith Los Angeles Agazegale Wan George van Yim Willie Nunler Culver Gily Mehinern MacDonald Smitty Iit Dutra Paul Runyan Charles Seaver Runyan Stayer Latre Brush Aksken Belwee Joe Kirkwood Miami Fla Mortje Dutra Detroit Jann Perel Lake Tahoe Oak Eddie Loos Chinaga Vic Ghezzl Rumson N. J Ralph Guidah Abe Espinosa Chicago Jframy Thomson Comenda Springs Colo Robby Cruickshank Richmond Georré Setedler Ogden Thahs Art Krueger Belalk Wis Stanley Herts

Declares No Return Arrangements For Stanford Match

New York report quotes Calamita saying no agreements exist for a return engagement with Stanford this year or next. He stresses schedule decisions are up to athletic authorities at both schools and notes only a personal idea of a Columbia vs Stafford match was mentioned.

New York Jan Uithe Calamita Stanford Roturn Columbia Stafford Sain Phila Delptin Ntervignera Such & Fame Nest

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