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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1934

Page

8

Giants Begin Spring Training With Familiar Roster

Giants report 92 players for spring practice at Misita Beach with most returning from last year’s pennant run. Manager Bill Terry plans 11 pitchers, 10 infielders, and seven outfielders while eyeing key trades and young replacements. George Grantham and Fresco Thompson join from outside the club, and Joe Bowman is a notable newcomer. The roster aims to defend the National League title and another world championship as Ruth signs with the Yankees and Gehrig’s terms are expected.

Rew York Jen New York Giants Lesgie Peanent Misti Beach George Grangthate Fresco Thompson Joe Boowman Parlland Tsai Rewcomer Bill Terry Plang Jimi Brromes Barrire Agsigents Giants Terry Hugher Critz Blondy Bran Johcov Versez Melvin Oz Jaz Moore Georfy Davisessin Allioweh Gus Marcio Carl Hubbell Hu Rebumacher Roy Parmeter Filssimmons Mound Bill Clark Adilfo Luque Ant Terman Bell Bowman Bill Shores al Stith Johnny Silveron George Grantham Cincinniti Trevis Jackson Perbure Thomason Phillies Possity Charley Dresnen Joe Mosley Joe Martin Homer Peel Fritz Lieber Phil Weintraub Francis Healey Paul Richards Harry Denning Bate Ruth Lou Gehrig Yankees Gehrig Owls Yankee Tony Lazzeri Ben Chapman Lazzeri Connerion Basaline Jil Memphis Bill Terry Chicago St. Louis Pittsburgh

Duncan Field Defeats Port S31 House 99 to 31 in League

The 23rd Infantrymen toppled Duncan Field team in a Commercial League game, 99 to 31. Key players Krueger and Inbrian tallied double digits as the squad dominated on Thursday night at Port S31 House.

Duncan Tess” Krueger Ana Slim Inbrian Duncan Field Commercial League Monkey Bors Los Painks

Inexperience Handcuffs Tech in City Hi Series

The Tach Knop squad coached by Karl English enters the city high school championship with an 11-man skeleton team. Only two players have senior high experience, with veterans Hamel and Beck each having one season prior. The squad relies on youth and grit, facing stiff opposition as they chase a city playoff win.

Tech Jimmy Hamel Benry Beck Eddie Rivas Daniel Wolf David Rivas Sik Fert The Buffaloes Sacred Head Commal High St. Adns Troh St. Anthony’s Yellowjackets St. Anthony’s College English Aulakes Tay Aes Eapeviensi Jamas Hamel Gaels Cera Aus Ernest Coy

Motor Transport quintet win 42 40 over Tau Sigma Chi

The Motor Transport team edged Tau Sigma Chi 42 to 40 as Dedley hit a late free throw for the win. Pegram led the winners with 15 points while Levis had 13. Junior Triangles defeated Junior College Teakebles 82 to 34 behind Pugh's top scoring.

Motor Transports Motor Transport Taekebles Pugh Twengles Rue Stream Ea Gorrean Dedley Thet Slama Enretecie Wolte Kemynss Bybat Wnd Lebowitz Euerde Ish Trigugles Carnana Hors Forsarch Bymne Wenler Pax End Porbler Lasson Tinos Collese Reecae Means Mugenn Carrie Gilieiuis Cowart Brothertaen Weceer Crittimer Tres

Lanier High Beats Austin Decisively

Lanier High dominated Austin on Lanier Court Friday night, pulling away early as Lanier’s squad built a sizable lead. Rodriguez scored 18 points to lead Lanier while Mede rader added 10 points for Austin as the game unfolded with several key plays from Gamudio and Rodriguez.

Lanier High Austin Gamudio Rodriguez Sidney Lanier Vaks Austin Nigh 2Rhood Lanier Court Nigal Lanier Merman Ruewex Herannd 'Brand Samudia Bang Auclin Meschen Guter Fs Surin Mit Ponley Felderauer Ellul Grisly Christe Miller Ann Andrews

Helen Jacobs Backs Open Tennis Championship Plan

Helen Jacobs, reigning national ladies champion, told Universal Service she supports an open tennis championship. She says an open event would boost professional participation and help young players bridge amateur and pro ranks. Jacobs notes the opportunity could advance the sport and inspire continued growth.

UW Univeral Service Boston Helen Jacobs National Woman's Simples Vopbe Universal Servier Vite Dady Caifornia Tully Ut Dastena Ping Tong Ibre Uhr Real Algal

Crosley Sold to Oklahoma City Ball Club

Clarence Crosley star two bagger of the Tenes league and valu able all around San Antonio player will join Oklahoma City for next summer. Purchase announced by Jack Holland, club president, to raise cash for debts of the defunct Browns tied to the San Antonio outfit. Crosley hopes to return to San Antonio or move to another league club, possibly as manager in Quincy Illinois.

Clarence Crp Crosley San Antonio Oklahoma City Jack Holland Inter Tuee Fort Wath Crossley St Low Browns Browns San Ankinso Clu Cay Grassiey Patian Kowalik Ace Pitchat Buffalo Antuto Gut Quincy Til

Kelly Cagers Halt Clinch League Title In Close Victory

Headquarters squadron clinched the Kelly Field Basketball League title with a 28 27 win over the Sixty eighth squadron on the Kelly court. Copelin and Streck sparked the rally before Slim sank the decisive free throw after a late foul. In the nightcap the Forty first edged the Forty third 26 21 as both teams struggled offensively and traded misses.

Hall Slim Cratchield Nis Kelly Court Cinch Copelin Sink Muth Secands Streck Guerd Dhe Elenih Grutentighd Slim Forsieth Waring Wes Isose Ee Wheelan Sopa Forwarter Craiguielt Vance Jontan Ia Fuarda Siti Combs Siutgrelaigy Dover Sud Telleon Smith Tih Anil Griffen Graine Bubs Green Michel Earnest Higmagboiham Shack Mili Galalin nArte “Atha Galen Pac Wel Lenk Inewarra Blake Baker Bintan Caltweils Senvers

New Girls' Cage League Opens at Lanier School

With the completion of a successful organization the Girls Spanish-American Teasket League begins. The Wesley House team will play Sidney Lanter Benorilas at 8 oclock Wednesday night at Lanier School. The Morales Maids meet Lalkes in the second game.

Jengie Dowte-Hender Lanier Schoolemart Wesley Haus Soxtelle Ty Niited Sidney Lanter Benorilas Morales Maids Mate Lalkes

Fort Worth Keeps Club In Texas Loop Through Civic Buyout

Fort Worth will retain its Texas League franchise after a citizens committee agreed to purchase the Fort Worth Baseball club from Sem Lord for 40000 in cash. Lord, who bought the team in 1929, will transfer ownership once funds are received, with league transfer slated for January 24 in Fort Worth.

Fort Worth Citizens' Committee Sem Lord Lard W. K. Stripling Paul Jagrave J. Alvin Gardner Citizens’ Committee Port Worth Fort Worth Baseball Association Tard Lani Citizens’ Calmmittes

Central Juniors Rally Past St Gerard in 25 to 18 Win

Central Juniors, led by McCullough and Martinez with 10 and 7 points, defeated St Gerard's 25 to 18 at Entra Court in the Bexar County Junior League. Richter starred for Central as they also beat Edison 21 to 12 in another conference showdown.

Central McCullough Martinez Tear St. Gerards Thesday Entra Court M Bexac County Anetiae x Tentral Marlow Vating Mepatiout Ae OE Jang Nunez Jangmann St Gerard's Clark Ims Swiman Mel Green Dehjer Abderwall Biller Andrews Elize Edison Bexar Unio Richter Sdneups Afensi Uarsillion Biojan Moire Rich Tera Zinta Th Sabe Edjyun Dil the Garde Moore

Pirates release Kemp and Malinsky to Little Rock Travelers

Pittsburgh Pirates manager George Gibson announced the trade of outfielder Tey Nennetkemp and infielder Tony Malinnsky to the Little Rock Travelers of the Southern Association. The deal follows a working arrangement between the clubs and includes minor league farm placements. Malinnsky had been a shortstop in Pine Built circuit and both players had ties to Eldorado Inn Civic league.

Little Rock Pittsburgh George Gibson Pittsburgh Pirates Peer Tey Nennetkemp Tony Malinnsky Tittle Rock Travelers Soutien Asseem Sinc Lacy Eldorado Inne Civic League Malinnsky Ur Pine Tulsa Oilers Texas Loa Mare Scholive

Snavely to Coach at North Carolina

Bucknell college coach for several years Jon Gnavely leads UNC football team as head coach after council vote. Bucknell ties to NC chapel Hill. Remains documented in local brief.

Snavely North Carolina Chapel Hill N. C Jon Carl Gnavely Bucknell College Faketjoren University of North Carolina Vole Abhietts Council

Cape Grant Show Judge at Beachesridge Park

Cape Grant, manager of Spindletop stables in Beaumont and a nationally known horse expert, served as judge for the Ann Antonia Horse Thaw association at Beachesridge park ring on Sunday. Judging began at two o'clock.

Cape Grant Beaumont Ann Antonia Horse Thaw Association Beachesridge Park

Floresville Honors Ite Gridiron Stars

Floresville honored its Sel 24 championship football team at a Tuesday night dinner. Oravh Jerome Town and the players were lauded by athletic officials with 25 boys receiving sweaters and gold pins. Sam Pore Jr. was toastmaster. Judge Sam Carr and Mrs. E. Wilson Jr. spoke along with Coach Irwin.

Floresville Ite Gridiron Tepre Wilson County Electrogalis Oravh Jerome Gock Pacret Teacher Association of the Echoe Clemens Roy & Seale Sam Pore Jr Ploreaville Sam Carr BE. ¥. Wilson Jr Barent-leachte Chaliash Seale Irwin Mary Frances Baldwin

Texas Race Dates Adjusted Between Arlington and Epsom Downs

ADSTIN Jan 1. S B McDonald commissioner of agriculture and Texas racing commission member said the commission adjusted a conflict at Arlington Downs and Epsom Downs. The Epsom Downs meet will be March 10 to 31 inclusive while the Arlington Downs meet runs March 22 to April 3 inclusive.

Texas Adstin S. B. McDonald Agricultre Prid Texas Racine Commission Danns of Arlington Downs Epsom Downs Marsh

Fight Results From The Anveciniad Prvan Los Angeles

Fragmented boxing report from Los Angeles lists fighters Gurlilysone Onin Hela Feena and others with outpoint decisions and references to matchups, belts, and a 1948 context. Names and places are garbled but include Van Noo Perry Lennard Bonnet and Readies lviry.

Anveciniad Prvan Los Angeles Gurlilysone Fron Onin Ie Hela Feena Doite OK Misorrin Aullas Stunned Dork van Noo Perry Ola Sanita Readies Lviry van Souver T. C Ani Lennard Bonnet Iat

Sing Sing Star Adds Year to Eligibility

Ossining New York report describes a prison football run by Wing Bing offender Jacker who fled the Wing Bing prison escaping outside the walls. The incident may affect his eligibility for a seven year term and results in a revised sentence.

Sing Sing Star Ossining Bing Prion Il Run Baneeled Winden Lewin E. Laewer Ne. Loovnt Nellar Pernon Jacker Inna OY Locke P

Vines Begins Pro Career With $17,000 In Earnings

New York on January 17 reports pro tennis debut earnings for Ellsworth Vines at 17000 dollars. Agents forecast a 19 month tour could bring between eighty and one hundred thousand dollars, with potential to exceed two hundred thousand if current momentum continues.

New York Ellsworth Vines Providence Vines Prammer Hill O Brien O'Brien Slingo

Tilden Again Leads Vines In One-Sided Tennis Match

Tilden took the first two sets and won the professional series match 7-3 6-3 0-6 over Ellyworth Vines. Vines fought back late in the third, but Tilden preserved his edge, sealing the final 40 with strong returns to clinch the victory.

Slena Big Bui Vines Tidlen Vince Everting Erriva Celliarnian Ti+ do Alioe Vinea Angind Yelley

Skatrr Avorced- Loronto Divorces Polter

Van Mra Lelln Tirgek Polter, a noted speed skater, was granted a divorce from her husband William Percy Polter by Justice J. McFarinne today. They married here in March 1028, she stated, enjoyed the warmer weeks.

Loronto Van Tirgek Polter Akater Wiliam Percy Polter J. McFarinne Tolteni Mareh Abe

Texas Seeks Tim Monyhan Staff For Texas Grid Plan

AUSTIN Texas Jan 17 Jack Chevigny new Texas head coach leads to organize staff and present recommendations to the athletic board for appointments after a Thursday meeting. Tim Monyhan ex Notre Dame worker is a target while Marty Karow may lead wide receivers and other assistants under Chevigny.

Austin Texas Jack Chevigny University of Texas Alf Chevigny Board of Regents Wealors The Orange Bil James Shorty Alderson Dwach Texas Athletics

Unclear historical figure results and place names

Fragmentary OCR text lists multiple personal names and places such as New York and California with scattered numbers and terms. The readable elements resemble a messy results or listings page but lack coherent events or outcomes to anchor a clear news item.

McMurry Smashes Southwestern Five in Texas clash

In Georgetown Texas on July 14 the McMurry team defeated Southwestern University Pirates 81 to 56. McKewzie and Milrry led scoring with 15 points while Caplan and Leithwenlert contributed early in the game.

Georontown Texas McMury College Kelocra Attony Southwhatern Univeraliyy Piratey Inob Wlaht Teoma Fonterente TinkKet Hull Dolding Oecon Halt Caplan McKewzie Lynke Mts Milrry Cellar

Heavyweight Clash Looms as Carnera Schmeling Dempsey Stir Ringly Discussed

New York dispatch reports intense activity in boxing circles as Primo Carnera nears Miami for a February 22 title defense against Tommy Loughran, Max Schmeling plans a return in Philadelphia, and Jack Dempsey negotiates with Madison Square Garden. A potential Baer rematch and Dempsey promotion plans with the Garden are under discussion, with Kilpatrick cautious on permanent positions and timing.

Edward J. Nem New York Primo Carnera Trulp Tommy Linightan Miami Fin Max Schmeling Germany Jack Semipsey Madison Square Garden Carners Dempsey Gers Garden Kansas City John R. Kilpatrick the Garden Maulers Max Barr Carnera Loughran Columbia Stanford Florida Schmenng Bsey Jack Sharkey Steve Ramas Philadelphia Chicago Unon Hire Mitch King Levineky She ‘Atte sKingfish Jrram Pereon Lena Tevinsly Baer Setsmelinge Kilpatrick

Greyhound Promises Value and Comfort Across the USA

An old Greyhound advertisement touts wide network and low fares with claims of money savings, reliability, frequent daily trips, modern heated coaches, adjustable seats, and panoramic windows. It references routes from Dallas to New Orleans and markets service across the United States.

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