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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1934

Page

9

Bears to Play in San Antonio Week of February 4

San Antonio football followers organize efforts to host the Chicago Bears, champions of the National Professional Football club, during the February 4 week. Bears, who routed a Pacific Coast all star squad on their last trip, are still arranging dates visiting New Orleans and San Francisco before a central game next Sunday. George Halas hinted at potential scheduling on the return trip, with star talent promised to face them, including Harrison Blafford, former Texan and West Point backfield ace.

San Antonio Chicago Fears Bears New Orleans Marci Gres Harrison Blafford West Point

Playing Managers May Coach Playing Managers May Coach

CHICAGO January 11. The American League may allow four playing managers to coach from the bench when pinch hitters are needed. They can coach but may not return to the field unless a club owner agrees to the changed duties. Players listed include Mickey Cochrane Detroit Joe Cronin Washington Lew Fonseca Chicago and Enos Slaughter St Louis.

Chicago

Smiths Riders to Duel Friday and Sunday Clash

Wet grounds delayed Wednesday's match but Cec Smith, a 10 goal polo star, plans to play Friday and Sunday. A combined Infantry and Civilian team will face Smith at Pershingfield Friday, then the Artillery four meets Smith at Harbord Field Sunday. Maj. Joe Tate captains the Artillery four with Hardie Hill, Doug McNair, Gordon Cusack and Frank Dodd.

Cec Smith Goa Austin Polo Glu Oall Gordon Johnston Smith Pershingfield Crackfield Artillery Austin Rube Williams Harbord Teld Joe Tate Artillery Hardie Hill Doug McNair Gordon Cusack Frank Dodd

Bel Jewelers top Squadron in Brackenridge gym clash

In the Brackenridge high gym the Bel Jewelers defeated the 68th Squadron 17 to 7. Led by Rody Barajas the Jewelers built a decisive first-half lead as the Squadron rallied on defense in the second period but could not close the gap. Menden scored 18 for Internationals in a 44 to 32 win over Kaufmans, with Jores of Internationals adding 10.

Sgainis Bel Jewelers Brackenridge High Ball Tengur OIC Bell Quintet Bell Rody Barajas Xene Pan Beisamen Mieme Sn Teday Mender Kaisman Clothiers Kaufman Ooys Brackenridge Gym Kaufmans Menden Scorinpg Jores Alan Pathés Internationale Don Rantman Treving Ain G. O'Minleihe Yeksanisanain Mentonnie Ramires Katman'n Feil Oficinls Retares Yanisania Nn Grit Mmakeener Jonen Scorekenner Inn

Trinity Hosts San Marcos Quint In Lone Star Opener

Trinity university opens its Lone Star Conference schedule with a home game against Southwest Texas State Teachers College Bobcats of San Marcos. The Tigers follow with road games at Commerce and Denton against North Texas Teachers in consecutive contests.

Trinity San Marcos

Bears Edge Opponents in High Scoring Basketball Game

In Waco on January 17 the Brylar rors defeated the Southeastern AMishama Veachers of Durant 50 to 48 in a rough game. Referee Qlagy Soara called twenty seven fouls, with ten charged to the Bears. Clark O'Erman and Barnett led scoring while the game featured skewed calls and multiple ejections.

Bears Waco Brylarrors Magia Amishama Veachers Durant Foula Ty Qlagy Soara UN Bears Clark O'eeran Barnett

Juniors Basketball Schedule Shifts for Local League

Sacred Heart and St Anthony's junior game postponed to Saturday night at St Anthony's court per Maryville Gill league president. Friday features First Evangelical vs San Fernando at 7, Prospect Hill Yellowjackets vs Sons of America at 5. Sunday Woodlawn hosts Sons of America vs Sacred Heart at 7 and Morales Sports against San Fernando at 8. The second game marks the start of the National division's second half.

Sacred Heart St Anthony's College St. Anthony's Court Maryville Gill San Bernando Prospect Hill Yellowjackets Sons of America Woodlawn Morales Sports San Fernando

Prairie Lea Red Aces Seek Texas Girls Basketball Games

The Prairie Lea Red Aces, after the San Antonio Razorbacks schedule, aim to play other top Texas girls teams. They defeated the Comfort Gypsies 18 15 in a hard fought Prairie Lea Moning game, highlighting regional matchups.

Louling Tan Barbera Sports San Antonio Prairie Lea Red Aces Texas Red Aces Comfort Gypsies

Saintly Bachelor Jekislel Lath of Grodno Dies at 5 Percent

Obscure Polish figure known as the Saintly Bachelor reportedly died after decades of extreme fasting and penance. The rumor notes he fasted six days weekly, ate bread and water on Saturdays, slept on hard ground, and gave earnings to the poor while reciting the Book of Pearls. Reportedly beloved across faiths in his town.

Jekislel Lath Grodno Poland

CLINE LEADS LIBERTY CLUB IN SHARED LEADERSHIP

L L Cline was re elected president of the Liberty Pistol and Rifle Club and longtime officer G B Scott was named vice president at a Tuesday meeting in San Antonio. A R Martin stepped down as secretary treasurer, replaced by L G Coley as secretary treasurer. J W Dean becomes executive officer and club captains include G B Scott for small bore, Dean for large bore, and J M Cline for pistol. Directors named were A Doepperwein L P Bartlett Don Nissen.

Jmne L. L. Cline Liberty Pistol and Rifle Club Ively San Antonio A. R. Martin L. G. Coley G. B. Scott J. W. Dean Scott Dean J. M. Cline Ad Toepperwein L. P. Bartlett Don Nissen

Lone Star Bird Dog Field Trials Near Natalla

Field trials draw many from neighboring counties for the third annual Lone Star Bird Dog Association event near Natalla January 27 28 Amateur shooting dog stake draws many entries from Southwest Texas and encourages on-site participation Membership details and entry fees outlined for Bexar County hunters Amateur stake promises a $300 purse with open entries Open to members and non-members with various stakes and trophies awarded under the guidance of local officials and volunteers

Enyaiirs Lone Star Bird Dog Association Natalla On Janay Texas FL Doyle Brilelly Bexar County Amatear Alenge James A. Foster Feld Cra Harper Natan R. L. Edwards Hg. Peteram Floy Rives

Schreiner Institute Unveils 10-Game Schedule

Schreiner Institute under Coach H G Gilshap announces a 10 game slate with potential two home games against strong college and San Antonio amateur teams. Openers feature a double header in Austin against Texas University freshmen, mounting Mountaineer squads to face Freshmen A and B.

Keretulle H G. Gilshap Schreiner Institute San Antonio Teaves Kelly Geld Texas University Austin Lehrelitz Mountaineer Mountaineers Paramount Barbers Texas San Marcos Teachers College Bobsuls Ab San Marcos Robert Cilstran Shand San Angelo Westmoorland San Amonio Kerrville TICC

Wisconsin Adopts Rule on No Fouls In Boxing

Wisconsin state boxing commission approved a rule affecting the sport after a New Year bout. The card featured Mammy Slaughter versus Prank Cattagia with results cited from the event in Terre Haute and Winnipeg. On baseball news, Otty Bush of the Cubs signed a new contract and planned a trip to Dilina Texas, with details not released.

Wisconsin Milwauker Ritle Alale Boxing Commission RSBA Mammy Slaughter Terre Raule Ind Winnipeg Webal Ovicago Otty Bush Te Gubs Yorr Wrigley Butt Diilina Texas

Harlandale Hi In Loop Lead In Mundane Box Score

Harlandale defeats Edison 43 to 6 and tops the league with two wins in Tuesday night games on Woodlewaiske court. Somerset, South San Antonio, and Well- Wells show varied results as box score details list players and substitutions.

Boxer County Basket Woodlewaiske Harlandale Edison Alamo Heights Somerset South San Antonio Hot Wells Put & Toys Harnandale Faison G. Sanders Fucker Morrow Barnblee Keane Rhew Mike Willemteen

Westminster Cage Five Keeps It Up

Westminster Presbyterians continued their winning stride with a 3A-11 decision over Pritts Avenue. Prospret AN Methodists defeated Woodlawn Avenue quintet 29 to 8 in Sunday School Senior Basket Ball league games Tuesday night on the Thames def Jefferson courts.

Westminster Cage Westminster Presbyterians Pritts Avenue Methodists Woodlawn Avenue Thames Defferson Westmingion Yarborough Fullerton Saale Palton Suba W. Tall

Campbell Wins Rogue Tourney at Travis Park Course

Campbell of Heniston Texas clinched the championship with a 245 score at the annual rogue tournament finishing Monday. Cecil Ray of San Antonio was runner up with 224 points. Mrs Jennie Goxprew of Missouri won the B court title with 125 points, seven more than runner up Chess Luplon of Titnais. The event drew a good crowd and was well managed by Mesata Stinson and Fisher with local firms sponsoring prizes.

Campbell H. A Campbell Heniston Texas Travis Park Cecil Ray San Antonio Jennie Goxprew Missouri Chess Luplon Titnais Mesata, Stinson and Fisher

St Anns Parish League Triumph Over Public Service

Lefty Dull ing led Public Service to a 94 to 20 victory amid a Turaday night game at St Ann's Parish. The reported score and chaotic OCR text indicate a decisive win with Dull ing as a standout.

St. Ann's Parish League Ura

Mexico Fights Through Fast Ring Card At Elks Walkathon

Midget Mexico defeated Cala mirá in a brisk six round main event on a Tuesday night card at the Elks Walkathon Avenue front. Owen Duvernay edged Ernesto Saguez in a 3 round semi, while Mike Woolsey beat Alex Jiminez in six. Chalo Ganzales and Young Benn drew in the curtain-raiser as fans witnessed a lively, bruising show with multiple knockdowns and boos for Duvernay’s break.

Mexico Roy Jaman Owen Duvernay Btatsly SaRuez Mike Woolsey Beal Alex Jimines Chalo Gonsalendeen Young Lana Wille Rio Grande Roy Calamart Elks’ Warlkathon Avene Calameri Eod Calamira Stnger Ernesto Baguez Owen Douvernay Saguez Duvernay Suguez Alex Jiminez Mike Woolsey Woolacy Alex Young Benn Chalo Ganzeles Bob Wright Mous Chalo Lin- Anuolls Con Dick Armstrong Hert Branton

Jefferson Star Ed Mitchell Injured in City Contest

Jefferson Star defeated Central Catholic 41 30 on Central Catholic court but may lose star forward Ed Mitchell to a sprained ankle. Coach Harry Hamilton warned Mitchell might miss Friday’s city series opener against Bidney Lanier Volts, with Philip Buskirk set to start if he cannot play. Jets also scrimmaged Westmoor Inn Friday at Brackenridge.

Thomas Jefferson Quintéel Central Catholic Buttons Central Catholic Jeffs Ed Mitchell Bidtney Lanier Volts Brackenridge Court Mitchell Buiton Harry Hamilton Mitchel Philip Buskirk Jetsine-up Buskirk Thomas Jefferon Jdetts Westmoor Brackenridge Cours

Eagles Set To Open City League Series At Brackenridge

Eagles ready for the city league opener on Brackenridge court after a prior 27 to 28 scrimmage loss to Central High. Coach notes second-string players pushed early in practice as they prepare for Friday’s game against Central High.

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Bowling Ladies Ninepin Teague Triumph at San Antonio Alleys

Sloppy OCR details show Teague and Pleely-Wigely winning two games against Mulimer in a Ladies Ninepin bowling night at San Antonio alleys Tuesday. Scores appear garbled with multiple misreads but indicate individual frames and results for Piegleswingiy, Pleely-Wigely, and others.

Ladies Teague Pleely-Wigely Mulimer Ninenin Teagun San Antonio Ria Bani

Edwards Draws Heavy Rival in Main Go

In the Walkathon arena Wednesday night wrestling show, Billy Edwards meets Al Sparks in the main event a heavy rivalry. The card features Loe Luttral and Corve Roche in a 45 minute time limit fall and other bouts including Hans Schultz versus Nove Jerlaten with several villains slated to appear.

Billy Edwards Kao Gas City AL ‘Sparks Weaver Corve Roche Kin Cald Ill Cowboy Liuttral Fort Worth Hans Schultz Bre Germany Nove Jerlesian Minnesota Walkathon Arena Cowboy Attra Borve Recbe Ieast al Sparks Nove Jerlaten Mather Hane Schultz Sparks Elever Edwards

Gold Medal Planned for 1994 Texas Open Champion

A solid gold medal with a diamond will be awarded to the 1994 Texas Open golf champion at Brackeyridge Park after the tournament February 8 to 11. Harold Winters, tournament manager, announced the prize along with $750 first prize and other purses.

Brackeyridge Park Harold Winters Great American Life Insurance Company Kuerantors

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