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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1932
Page
29
Fragmentary vintage baseball editorial notes discuss players, salaries, and club ownership. The text references Homer, Lefty Grove, Ruth, and other icons, commenting on relations between owners and players and speculation about contracts and salaries.
St Anthony's Midgets defeated Prassel in a college basketball game 25 to 1. Top scorer Anthony led with 21 points. lineup included Sivie, Keinin, MiChiskey, Canty, and Merkel. The match took place in the college gym. the report lists various players and positions with limited legible details.
Reported deal sends Hall of Fame outfielder Hack Wilson to the Brooklyn Dodgers for cash and outfielder Ralph Varian. Wilson, a star with Atlanta and Chicago earlier, faced a fall from grace in later seasons but was expected to bolster Brooklyn’s outfield as they chased a pennant.
The American Olympic Committee announced two teams for the winter games in Lake Placid. Lake Placid and McGill will compete in the international event, with further entries pending Olson.
A jumble of college basketball scores shows numerous teams like Olivet, Michigan Normal, Adrian, Muskingum, Auburn, Yale, Alabama, Duke, North Carolina, Michigan, Ohio State, Northwestern, and more posting varied results. The report lists points for each matchup including notable tallies such as Michigan 26 over Alabama 40 and Ohio State 24 over Northwestern 25, among others, highlighting a busy slate of early season games.
Adolaf Dietzel, star of Texas Christian University, led a close fencing effort to a 49 point win over Texas Tech. Dietzel scored 10 points as teammates Sumner, Fisher, Bann, Simmons, and Wink contributed scoring, while rival players from Texas Tech challenged throughout the contest.
Cleveland team owner announces Bib Falk as manager of the Tolenn Ball club with plans to field a strong lineup. Falk, reportedly in Austin Texas, received confirmation via telegram indicating official appointment. The organization cites Falk’s past performance as key to rebuilding the franchise and boosting fan interest.
Aggies battled Baylor in a tight Southwest Conference tilt, dropping the game by six points. Key players for the Aggies included forward Strickland and center Tester, while Baylor relied on its inside game to pull away late.
In Phu5ousin Arizona a field of competitors chase the frontrunner Guldahel who shot a 74 to maintain the lead after round one. Detailed scoring shows peers like Hansen and Tris ve posting solid numbers, with a wide field contending for a breakthrough as windy conditions gave way to modest late-day play.
Texas Open site Brackenridge Park municipal course to be readied for the event with improved greens and fairways. Brooks cites favorable winter weather and new teeing options as key changes while noting overall course conditioning and spectator considerations.
The Jefferson Hill High School gymnasium, one of the region’s most modern, opens to students with separate practice courts, permanent seating for 160, and fully equipped dressing and shower rooms. The facility features skylights, night lighting, acoustic ceiling, and sanitary dressing and examination rooms.
A charity cage game is planned for Sunday night January 7 at Woodlamn lake grronssijen with proceeds to Archbishops charity fund. Announcement made Saturday by NaN Quintanilla of the Parish sidetle association and committee members include Reserenels Fostnee of Perpetual Yelp church Wihd riw of St Getard's and others from St Mary's RISKO MURT SCHAAR NOSTON Mass Inn.
An amateur charity golf event at Drackenridge Park and Riverside Park opens Sunday with proceeds benefiting employment relief and local charities. Prizes total 600 for first place and scale down to 100 for seventh, with funding from sponsors like the Junior Chamber and Ormsby.
Amateurs in limelight as Texas Open nears on Sunday. Notables include Wilmer Alfison, Denwis star, and San Anilanio players with Tinsley and Tom Deniel. Thursday qualifying at Wixerside course on the South Side begins with 10 o clock start times and long schedules announced for Monday through Sunday with many named participants and pairings.
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