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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1934
Page
7
The article describes chaotic boxing entertainment at Convention Hall Kansas where spectators jeered wrestlers and a French spectacle involving glass and hidden entrances raised controversy. It notes two innovations, ring-protecting setups and referee influence, likely to polarize American fans amid noisy audience and obstructed views.
A garbled review recaps early 20th century sports and figures from Texas and Oklahoma Celestial leagues. Mentions Pinkney Whitney, Jimmy Wilson, Fred Aukenman, and Tony Herrera with 140 pound bouts. References Crawford, Port Worth wrestling headlines and Magnolia offers players eligibility questions.
Henrys 47 team defeated Intral Catholic 32 to 12 at Cen t gym. Instman led Bt Henrys with 16 points, Martinez had eight for Central. Fecred Hearts C team edged Central Cs in another junior game, with oynahan and Thornton sidelined.
San Antonio Missions manager Hank Gevereld confirms talks to trade outfielder Everett Purdy to Oklahoma City for Elton Langford. If completed, the deal would reshape two Texas league leaders with Purdy’s 68 steals and Langford’s 300 games played and 235 total bases. Langford, a left handed bat, is a veteran outfielder noted for hustle, while team plans remain unsettled as other roster moves loom including potential departures of Kowalik Taube Easterling Hughes and franchise changes at St Louis Milwaukee.
Oakland March 9 The Pacific Coast Baseball League boosted prices at its annual mid winter session Bleacher seats rise from 25 to 40 cents Grandstand from 60 to 75 cents Change applies to all titles Spitball pitcher rule waived for Jack Quinn veteran player
Aldan Roark, famed polo player, and Mrs. Esther Foss Moore, Boston and Pebble Beach social leader, wed informally at Carmel Valley ranch of Sidney Fish. They plan a southern California honeymoon. Treasury receipts and expenditures for January show receipts of 13.18 million and total fiscal year outlays of 2.92 billion, with emergency spending of 1.39 billion.
Entries for the Solden Gloves boxing tournament close at noon Thursday with weigh‑ins at Walton arena at 6 40 pm. About 40 entrants are expected as eliminations proceed over Thursday night and Friday. Readouts list numerous participants with weights and schools, including Tommy Meumeyer, Wardell Faulk, Tony Salanner, Raymond B. Storms, Paul Carranza, Babe Langhow, Pat Brown, Fred Gonzales, and many others. Bronga medals and golden gloves await winners in the final rounds.
The Edison Bears and the Alamo Heights Mules renew their north side rivalry Tuesday night as they open the Bexar country high school season at Woodlawn gym starting at 7 30. Harlandales defending champions meet South San Antonio in the second game and Hop Wells and Somerset, the two new entries, face off in the third. Coach Ward keeps few changes from practice meet, Fosher moved to forward, Michaelis centers, Sarran and Bowman guard. Nelson and Hickey to round out fast forward spots. A five room house on scre of land for sale at 2250 in light classified ads.
Fragmented OCR notes list various runners and times from a track event. Jumbled names include Sherman Texas and Columbus Olin with scores and placements unclear. Additional phrases reference Kansas City, Fischer, Hefner, and Brown but details remain uncertain.
Mexico facing Cecelio Lozado in a 40 round main event topped by a six bout card at the Watkashon arena presented by the Elks Boxing association. Michel Mexico aims to extend his drawing power following a win over Roy Calamari while Lozado seeks to prove his reliability in a shifty style. Also on the card Morris Eagleson meets Owen Duvernay in a six round semi windup, with Jose White facing Red Hughes and Frankie Escamilla in other bouts. Tickets remain on sale through 8:00 p.m. at local outlets.
Yancey High Tigers coached by T H Roensch travel to Lanier gym in San Antonio for a 7 30 p m tip against Sidney Lanier Voks. The Tigers previously defeated Central 49 to 31. The Junior Voks face Good Will Center five in the second game. Next Friday Herrera of La hier promises a “battle of the country” with the Lanter Exes.
Boxing cards show numerous knockouts and decisions across cities including Birmingham Chicago and New York with fighters such as Johnny Mitow Jackie Osborne Les Dury Jim Cummings and Walter Ketchell posting varied results. The report lists weights scores and locales including Winston Manitoba South Haven Grand Rapids and Cleveland among others.
The Lone Star Bird Dog Association announced its third annual field trials will run January 26 27 and 28 on a 90,000 acre tract near Natalia owned by Medina Valley Irrigation Co. Chairman H J Peterson said the land will be used for cordial trials with W E Sorrel Mat Dubose of Natalia assisting. Game warden Orn Harper has patrolled the land since November 1 reporting good bird prospects. Entries are being taken by secretary R L Edwards of the Lone Star restoration at 439 Main Avenue.
The Commercial Basketball League opened a second half schedule at Brackentider High Gym with a triple header. Boss refused Magnolia berth as Johnny Dunsmore faced league by laws over a transfer ban while Duncan Field and Kaufman’s faced International Club in the finale. Officials listed were Marville Go, Andy Aarrows and Heinich Hopkins. a lightly used Phila radio was advertised for $1750 in Classifications.
Lauterstein team led early but Wien defeated 36 to 18 after a tight first quarter. State Hospital crushed Morales Maids 40 to 13 in the second game at Woodlawn gym Monday night.
New York January 9. The American Olympic committee will accept Germany’s invitation to participate in the eleventh Olympic games when the committee meets February 4. Secretary Fred Rubien received the official invitation from Berlin yesterday.
San Antonio Horse Show association opens entries for the second show to be staged Sunday January 21 at Brackenridge Park. Entries accepted at Gunters Garage 214 fast Travis Street through January 17, with Barney Phelps as show committee chair. events include enlisted men and amateur classes, junior and senior divisions, jumping, ladies events, children under 11, and more.
Texas officials led by Prof Metzenthin discuss Sam Willaman as a candidate to coach at the University of Texas. Willaman, head coach at Ohio State, showed interest but salary concerns remain. Council votes loom after Friday talks and a special Regents meeting will formalize the recommendation.
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