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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1934
Page
5
The sport world reels as Babe Ruth signs a 1924 Yankees deal worth far less than his peak value. Critics lament the drop from past riches, question future earnings, and note Ruth’s enduring drawing power amid the era’s salary norms. A Texas coach quest and poetic commentary close this baffling column.
Wrestling card outlines semi final between Detve Roche and Villamany Kingitd with Con tay Guttral booked as referee. Promoter Harry Colfman’s next event at Walkathon Arena on Augusta and Navarro will feature Billy Edwards vs Al Sparks in the main, while Jaamue is named referee for all three matches. Local wrestling circles buzz after a wild bout in Joces where League defeated an opponent by disqualification.
Lanier court action sees the Sid ney Lanier Vales triumph twice as Austin High School visits at 7 30 Tuesday. The Volts toasted Lanier Alumni 44 18 while South San and others posted 2 12 results.
Austin January 13. Three men considered for the 1936 Texas Longhorns coaching post are Jock Chevigny Lynn Waldorf and Ted Bank with other names debated including James Rabbit Bradshaw and Pat Hunley. The university athletic council and regents weigh candidates as Clyde Littlefield’s resignation lingers and salary terms are discussed.
Alamo Heights high school of San Antonio lost 40 to 21 at Fredericksburg. Worthington scored 10 for Heights while Mixon and Langerhans led Fredericksburg with 12 each.
Randolph's Ubu Squadron 7 and Squadron 54 opened a twin bill with decisive 3B basket play and late rallies. Red Clark of Squadron 67 led a 26 point first half scoring spree as his team beat Headquarters, while Squadron 46 edged 67 in a 44 43 thriller. Edinburg Junior College Brancs opened the season with 34 24 and 37 34 wins over Kingeville, aided by sharp long shots.
Duncan Field held off Brackenridge as the Eagles fought hard in the second half. Chunuler led Brackenridge with 12 of 20 Eagle points, while Flinn fueled Duncan with long-range and center work. Team lineups included Slater Chandler Regs Yess Wilcow Reynolds Voss Teeder Moore McCary Stubs Pietring Wolforth Oakley Livingston Hershey Breckenridge McCunkill officials named Referee Bogeess time keeper Pyka Weikel.
Fragmentary report notes Cadet Five halted by Westmoorland with unclear details. Mentions Cadets facing Kaufman's of the Commercial league on Breck Bridge court and Magnolia's Mobilizers in upcoming games.
Arkansas Hogs defeated Texas Christian 31 to 15 in Fayetteville opening series game. Moody led with 11 points, Poole added 8 while TCU’s Allison scored several for the Frogs. Rematch set for Saturday with other league games noted.
A long list of college basketball results features multiple teams such as North Carolina, Michigan State, Duke, Kentucky, Tennessee, and many more. Notable tallies include North Carolina 8 over Virginia Military Institute 15, Mississippi State 25, and Iowa showings like Drake 25 and Omaha 33. The fragmentary report aggregates scores from various conferences and schools, highlighting ongoing seasonal standings and player contributions.
Bexar county junior conference games saw St Anthony's beat St Henry's 26-21 at St Anthony's court with Tusthnan leading Edison’s E team and Adame Heights defeating Central Catholic 18-11 at Laurel Heights Methodist. St Gerard's downed Edison 21-11 on its court while Edison C beat San Antonio Academy 25-12.
Hollywood gossip column reports Joan Crawford returning to natural makeup boosting appeal after Dancing Lady success predicts stronger box office. Mentions other stars Corinne Griffith Eddie Sutherland and Mary Pickford, plus industry moves, stage returns, and new projects in Los Angeles and New York.
In Dallas January 1 Ray Fugue of Shreveport La was elected for a second time as captain of the Southern Methodist University football team for next season. A softball tournament is planned between Cleveland and Elmendorf area teams with Elmendorf defeating Clevevounds 13 to 6 in a playground game.
Owen Duvernay steps up to challenge “Professor” Ernesto Baggie in the Elksenn main event next Tuesday night. Duvernay, coming off a win over Jack Kirkland, has sharpened up after Christmas and aims to upset Saguer, while Baggie’s improved form after a Texas training spell heightens the bout’s intrigue and rivalry with Roy Catamar and Midget Mexico drawing similar interest.
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