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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1934

Page

10

Petrolle Quits Ring After Beating Barney Ross

Edward J. Netl reports former lightweight contender Petrolle, aged about twenty years past prime, defeated Barney Ross in a 10 round bout at the Bronx Garden and then declared he is through with fighting. The crowd of 12,043 filled Madison Square Garden, with proceeds to charity after expenses.

Edward J. Netl New York Will Fetrolle Ciger Duluth Lime Barney Noss Chicago Bronx Fargo Dy Fettole Petrelis Jimmy Melamnin Jimmy Petrolle FooUg Wice Harvey Sas Petrolle Barney Wens Rass Rog Billy Ross Spow Uptown

Westminster Boys Face Double Header Schedule Thursday Night

Westminster Presbyterian basketball teams prepare for two Sunday scrimmages and a Thursday night double header at the Turner half court. Juniors play the San Fernando Carding Juniors. seniors clash with the Theta Sliema Chi quintet. Westminster’s champions hope to add the senior team to their recent junior victory. Coach Garl Cohen asks Westminster players to arrive by 6:45.

Westminster Boys Westminster Presbyterian Turner San Fernando Niors Theta Sliema Chi M. Co. Ay Poulers Westminster Couch Garl Cohen Westmiaster

Fragmented OCR sports note on Frog team results

Unclear OCR snippet mentions frogs and multiple names. lacks coherent event details or outcomes, making precise summary difficult. Readable fragments reference individuals, potential team names, and a 200 event in a generic context without concrete results.

Purses and bets set for Epsom Downs spring meet

Edde Meek announces increased purses for the Epsom Downs spring meet March 9 to 31. Total purses near 110000 with major events including the Coronado handicap for three-year-olds and up and the Palo Alto handicap. charity aims and substantial betting volumes noted, with plans to reduce breakage by switching to nickel wagering.

Houston Jay Epsom Downs Edde Meek Texas Breeders’ and Hating Association Coronado Mack

Ingersoll Heads Outboard Racers Commodore Elected

New York January report notes Mitdietown Cann resident Phelps Ingersoll elected commodore of the National Outboard Association. Other officers named include E G Pedferick San Franciges. Hugo Biersugh Milwaukee. James W Mulroy Chicago. secretary. Also Celtics beat Knights of Pythias 53 41 in Beaumont Texas with strong passing game and noted Celtic and Pythians players.

Ingersoll New York Jan Phelps Ingersoll Mitdietown Cann National E.G. Pedterick San Franciges View Hugo Biersugh Miwaukes James W. Mulroy Chicago Celtics Beaumont Texas Dan New York Celtics Knights of Pythias Totney Pythians Jed

Boxing Fight Card Nears Descriptive Mayhem in New York

A muddled report lists multiple bouts with fighters such as Pat Ku Ricco, Lou Bux, and Joe Ryon among others. Names appear scattered across cities like New York and Duluth, with several knockouts mentioned and several draws or decisions implied amid unclear OCR text.

New York Barney Ross Duluth Davey” Bay Cineugu Danny Patsy Ku Ricco Lou Bux Nework AG Irving Mluredes Joe Ryon Hari Vinal Labrize France Nome Paranie Sakland Cale Hilly Wallace Gaeland Koy Rice Lilly Rukelaky China Lili Tock Ark Lennie Cohen Chingy Jackla Col Te. Minele Ind Ralvimarr Petr” Netn New Tork Na Lot

Randolph Ramblers upset Kelly Held quintet 41 25 on Randolph court

Smokey Joe Woods led Randolph with 16 points as they defeated Army League defending champion Kelly Held on Wednesday night. Fort Brown beat Artillery Brigade 43 40 at Fort Sam Houston. Powell scored 19 for Fort Brown.

Kelly Randolph Ramblers Randolph Court Army League Twenty-third Infantry Ninth Infantry Fort Sam Houston Artillery Brigade Brooks Field Fort Brown Randolph Smokey Joe” Woods Randolph Cagers Kelly Field Cratchfield Welly Powell Fort Brown Poalers Artillery Fort Sam ' Houston

Terry Thinks Giants Okay In Training Plans

Terry reveals that Iras Jackson may challenge Johnny Vergec for third base while Fresco Thompson and George Grantham provide experienced substitutes. He mentions negotiations with a Nashville Southern Association club and Evansville in a revived Three-Eye circuit for farm placements. Giants’ training calls for pitchers and catchers to report in Miami Beach on February 24.

Iravis Jackson Johnny Vergec Fresco Thompson George Grantham Dot Bowman TK and Datchers Terry Miami Beach Pla Atwad

Tech Boys to Receive Sweaters Friday at School

Tech school officials plan to present sweaters to 20 team members on Friday per Coach Wright Riley. Co captains Luke Persut and Billy Farrer receive stars on their sweaters. Other honorees include Gaetano Barcellona, Leas DAN, Ernest Goy, Roy Carver, Joe Gomez, Jesse Ocon, Benny Nichols, dimmie Mr Mahon, Dave Kaine, Warren Cain, Ed Anthony, C. Taylor, Bkuelep Pearson, Clarence Gealt, A. Ghrea Johnny Monler, Jinmie Hani el, with Billy Glano listed as manager.

Dave Kaine Warren Cain Ed Anthony C. Taylor Bkuelep Pearson Clarence Gealt A. Ghrea Johnny Monler Jinmie Haniel Billy Glano White Te Cine HweAter

College Basketball Scores and Player Mix from 1900s Schedule

Unclear OCR reads like a scattered college basketball score sheet with fragmentary player names and teams. It shows multiple universities and players such as Oregon, Texas, Trinity, and others with inconsistent numbers and fields.

Austin Girls Play Here In City Basketball Clash

Austin girls renew a heated rivalry with Barbera Sports as Barbera visits Woodlawn lake gym for a 8 o clock game. The Rosner girls of Austin, previously mixed in 1932-33 battles with Barbera, lead the locals. Sacred Heart and St. Mary’s will not field teams in the second game.

Girls City Basket Bail Jeague San Antonio Barbera Sports Rosner Girls Austin Barbera Woodlawn Lake Gym Kid” Berry

Lanier Remains Favorite In High Race

Lanier, led by Captain Joe Rodriguez with 24 points, beat Tech 40-17 as the Sidney Lanier Voky return to form keeps them as city high school basketball favorites. Jefferson defeated Brackenridge 44-27, setting up another clash with Lanier next Friday on Brackenridge court.

Thomas Jefferson Mustangs Nemo Herrera Sidney Lanier Voky Tech Jefferson Court City High Schol Basket Mustangs Twest Jefferson Lanier Brackenridge Eagles Brackenridge Coure Mustang Megixt Sterling Joe Rodriguez Volta Rodrigues Voks D. Hernandes Jesse Ocon Henry Heck Jimpie Hamel Bamnell Dle Rivas Lech Bulls Lanet Breckenridge Otert Ed Mitchell Eagles Brackenridge Boys Jack Nichols Carl Dietzel Cherry Cardenas Jett Arthur Vidal Fortinio Buck") Sullivan Charles Moore Claud Kellam McCaskill Jeff Lanter Izales Ane Serio Konene Remirez Herhandez Benavhies Caganova Amez Tope Qcon B. Hivas Hara? All Moore Euurdy Rube Chandler Scheneman Howbusch John Ili Weininger McC AHL Nichola Mitchell Forwarda Dietsal Venler Bullivan Idenax Buskirk Bigler Cortese Chapa Any Andeexs Dusty Borges Amer George Senk

Cochrane Meets Tiger Fans and Is He Hero

Detroit fans embrace Mickey Cochrane the Decraft Tigers new manager as a warm personable leader during the off season. He plans a Florida vacation after a taxing three week stay delivering 24 addresses and hopes to return fully charged for the coming season.

Cochrane Tiger Detroit Mickey Cochrane Tigers Nas Beetcher Bengals Dom Mickey Philadelphia Lakeland Navin Field Prin

New Panthers Seek Charter In Fort Worth

Fort Worth on January 25 reports the New Panthers seek a charter after a club buy and trustee and executive committee appointment. Rey A. Westbrook named trustee. committee includes Guy Waggoner Stehley Thompson Charles Lupton Kay Kimbell and Westbrook. Directors and officers to be chosen after charter grant. Share sales not capped at 10 and marketing aims for 100 ready buyers. Charter expected Friday or Saturday with board election soon after.

Fort Worth INS Tts Webb Walker Kort Worth Will K. Sitripling Ann G. Carter Dr. Waller George Hill Guy Maxwell

Monterey Team Triumphs In 36 34 Victoryover Wesley House

Monterey defeats Wesley House 36 to 34 on the Wesley Court in Monterey Mexico. Montemayor and Rogan starred with Montemayor scoring 12 points despite limited minutes. Villares contributed solidly for Wesley House as lineup details and officials are listed.

Monterey Wesley House Wesley Cour Civil College of Mexico Wesley Boys Wesley Court Montemayor Rogan Monterey Cagers Lve Villares Wes- Teg House Rosani Canales Warriys Arresta Gonzales Nat Martine Rue Montemayor A.C. Gonzales M. Evans Werley Villareal Ofeie Hernandez Peres Cervers Substanchex Cam- Wan Trujilla Pena Hier Saavedra

Herman Holdout Upsets Tradition of Cub Team

Chicago January 25. Herman Holdout unsettles Cubs by refusing 1934 contract and disconnecting his phone as contract talks loom at Catalina Island. Cubs president Walker cites Babe Ruth era holdouts but notes Herman’s stubborn stand could reshape next season. Meanwhile Cleveland Indians report unsigned 1939 contract offers to 38 players, with wage protections and notable holdouts including Me Harder. Evang confirms several players seeking higher pay.

Chicago Dave Terman Chicago Cubs Catalina Island Cubs Cub Hack Wilson Bruins Herman Awever Hla William Murphy Walker Dishs Los Angeles Babe Walker Gul Haldouts Wrigley Philip K. Wreley Wrinley Cus Chuck Klein Klein Kiki Cuyler Rigel Stephenson Hia Cuba Adnser New Land Ilveller Cleveland Ohio Cleveland Indians Tilly Evang Kome Énsea Me Harder Vic Choren Harder Alam Ut Thinka Hie Norvices

Ferguson May Breed Racers in Bosque County Farm

Fergusons consider transforming their Bosque county farm into a breeding operation for fine race horses after Governor Miriam Ferguson leaves office. James E. Pergian disclosed the plan, noting a potential sale of the idea if a mortgage is paid. Ferguson sees growth for Texas farmers in horse breeding, while downplaying broader racing plans. Also in Texas news, the McMahan basketball team won a ten day Prairie Lea tournament, with Weimar High School taking second.

Austin CNS Fergusons Miriam A. Fergu Bosque County Texas James E. Pergiaan Ferguson Fergaro Mmahan McMahan Prairie Les

Crowd Fights in Mat Bout Ends in Draw

At Los Angeles January 25 Crowds surged as 7000 fans demanded a decision in the heavyweight wrestling match between Jim Browning and Savoldi at the Olympic Club. Browning retained the title after a late‑round call but the final fall was ruled a draw amid commotion and a riotous atmosphere. Repairs began on $1000 damage as Browning sought a finish against Savoldi who threatened a rematch.

Tos Angeles Olympic Club Jim Browning Joe Gaveldi Browning Savoldi Bayold Bayol

St Henrys Off to Great Start In Junior Conference Win

St Henrys academy opened round two of the Bexa County Junior Conference with a 31 to 15 home win over Central High A team. Innerman led St Henrys with 12, Mart 6, DeMaren 4, Rufinke 2, O Brient 2. Central scorers included Renriguez 5 and Munoz 2, Peche 2, Martines 4, McCullough 5. Next Saturday they travel to S Gerard's.

St. Henry’s St. Henry's Basketeere Central High Inselmen Saturda St. Henrys S Gerard's Innerman Mart Forwar DeMaren Renter Rufinke O'Brient Wuarday Renriguez Peralda Peche Martines McCullough Munoz Warnken guardedTuneman Sib

We Do It Two Service Stations Offer Free Smiles

An ad touts two service stations under the theme Remember We Do it claiming nourteous attendants and free services with a smile, promising attentive car care and a welcoming experience.

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