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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1932

Page

10

Wrigley death sparks debate on baseball wealth and public faith

The piece discusses William Wrigley Jr. and his role with the Chicago Cubs, noting his influence and the impact of his death on baseball’s finances and public confidence. It mentions players like Hack Wilson and Hob Parham, and broader concerns over salaries, club spending, and perceived profit motives in the sport.

William Wrigler Aseball Edder Chicago Cubs Wriglet Wrigley

Albert Looks for Mat MOB in Wednesday Wrestling Card

Promoter notes a packed Beethoven Hall for a Wednesday night mat bill headlined by a three fall bout between Ernie Stephens and Gilberto Lazzera the Siexican Leary weight. The card also features Zack Leegne heavyweight, Cyclone Mackay from the Yairy, and Amy George versus Charlie Heard.

Albert Beethoven Hall Ernie Stephens Gilberto Lazzera Lor Rero Wildcat Zack Leegne Charlie Heard Dallas Speedy Franke Jowia Monday Louis

Army League Navy football: Ninth Infantry Eagles vs Twenty third Infantry

The Ninth Infantry Eagles open against rival Twenty third Infantry in a Fort Sam Houston league doubleheader night game at 7. The second game features Special Troops meeting Pilicentn Biel arsillers with early end and 4-0 win for the Troops over Second Medical Regiment. Post Quartermaster Trains beat Fifteenth Field Artillery 41-? in a late victory as Kennedy hit a key shot.

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Cochrane Undergoes Tonsil Operation

Star Athletics figure Cochranes chief of Philadelphia Athletics underwent tonsil removal in hospital yesterday and reported in fine condition. He had teeth X-rayed and continued treatment for sine tremble, with hope to return to activity soon after health improvement.

Pilla Jam Miekel Cochrane

Cardinals Add Denver To Chain

The Denver Bears baseball club will operate as a farm for developing future St Louis Cardinals players, with eight players and a manager to be provided by the Cardinals but Denver retaining ownership. Announcement follows weeks of talks with Cardinals VP Broch Rickey, with training to occur at either in vivo, Colo or Springfield,.

Brooklyn Wilson Hob Parham St- Louis Cardinals Ca-Sluzzer R Owen Denver Jor Denver Beare Wisici Iragon St Louis Cardinat Brooch Rickey Dears Invito Colo Springfield

Knights and St Marys clash in Commercial Cage League doubleheader

In a Wednesday schedule split at Camp Noroyle court the Knights of Columbay beat the Catholic Community Center in the opener while St Marys Independents faced Dick Thumbberg. The telecommunication team defeated by Sam Houston squad 34 to 24, and the Dixie Club edged National Yank of Commerce 16 points in the nightcap. Lineups list players for both games and substitutions.

Camp Norioyle Court Knights of Columbay St. Marr's Dick Thumbberg al & A'Clack Sam Flouston Telephone Company Dish Club Yank of Commerce Neal Dities Luud Ycorera Som Kivusioo Renk

Parish League Postpones Midweek Basketball Schedule

The Parish league postpones Wednesday games to Friday night on the Central Lalbuic High court. St Gerard meets Verperwal aisle and St Ann faces St Patrick Thursday night, with Friday features including St Marys vs San Fernando and Sacred Heart vs Our Lady of Soro Alkgaya at 5 o clock. St Lens team to meet Tuesday night in church rectors’ hall.

Weddesdal Gisht Lalbuic High Ghost St. Gerard's Verperwal St. Ann's St. Patrick's Dewdle St. Mary's San Fernando Sarred Heart Our Lady of Soro Alkgaya Catholic High School Ibe St. Len's Delock

Tuffy Griffiths Engaged to Marry in Chicago

Announcement in Chicago reveals the engagement of Miss Helen Hayes daughter of Mr and Mrs John J Mayes to Berald A Griffiths son of their own. The couple plan to marry March 26 with Hayes’ father noted as resident of the Inbo Jeyes Tet company of Chicago.

Tuffy’ Griffiths Chicago Helen Hasex Aml John J. Mayes Beralil Griffiths Miss Hayes Inbo J.eyes Tet Company

Polo clash set as Crusaders meet Austin fours on Wednesday

A scheduled Wednesday polo match on Wreshing field pits Crusaders against Austin fours amid a season of mis-steps and shifts. Austin leads 12 to 1 in handicap comparisons, with Carl Crawford noted as the Crusaders top scorer. A general athletic meeting follows with Americas involvement and plans for new teams.

Crusaderg Austin Rube Williams Dee Smith Che Uru Nery Florida Austin Landican Crusaders Carl Crawford Sai Tom Mather Artin Tourgathansli¢agiadie Capi EL Re. Canller

Longtime Locomotive Engineer Retires After 42 Years

Retired engineer John Browey ends a 42 year railroad career after driving the Lackawanna Limited into Hoboken Terminal on December 31 1922. He amassed over 4 000 000 miles with a flawless safety record and earned a company medal for safe operations.

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Pantaleo Edged in Loss by Calmes in Milwaukee Bout

In a rough eight round lightweight clash Pantaleo suffered a technical knockout loss to Calmes in Milwaukee. Pantaleo showed grit despite a bleeding nose and swelling, with Calmes delivering decisive blows to secure the win.

Pantaleo Calmes

Wedding Bells for Wolgamot in Globe County

Wolgamot, coach of the Cleveland Indianw in the American Fongan, wed Macy Agars Miller of Boriaian, Towa. Irving served in Germany during the war and resumed life afterward. The article notes their wedding and brief biographical details about their backgrounds and affiliations.

PCN Clineton Jar Wolgamor Glevelant Indianw Mga Macy Agars Miller Boriaian, Towa Wolpanig Jy Eetekaoaa Brn Antonie Irving Ginmemy Jere Ard Toeml Mmateur Benguis Mar Agratie I Temphi Ni Elubas

Field Trials Movies To Be Shown At Large Bird Fanciers Meeting

Field trials and a movie show are planned for a large meeting of bird fanciers this week. Hen Treat photographer Amight Gell will present footage from a dog exhibition. The event is described as a notable gathering with anticipation of an official announcement forthcoming from leaders Wack Th Foutey and Trends. A field link owned by an individual will be held Saturday and Sunday.

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Speed record wars push costs to vast sums

The article chronicles costly efforts to shave seconds from land speed records. It notes roughly $1,000,000 spent over five years for tiny gains, highlighting Campbell of England and Segrave as top contenders, with multiple fatal wrecks and the shift of trials to Daytona Beach.

Daytona Beach Finston Tyerld Scivnce Campbelis Tustauex Malcolm Campbell Ingland Sam Whitehaired Campbell Hrary Secrave Isa Enelani Campbell—Secrave Kay Keech Uhiladeliesa Kmn Gegrave Keech Trank Dockhart Tee Tible Norman Witea Hare Pendine Segrave Taytonaieneh Campbell Rame Oslintern Mark Seernve Napier-Campbell Tohanes Te Apt i

Unclear OCR list of race results with mixed names and places

Fragmentary result sheet shows athletes from New York Greece Newark and many other places with times like 35:28 and 3:27. The text is garbled but indicates a long-distance or track meet with numerous participants including Sam Stein Renato Cardini Ernie Dich Tay Hochnel and Julius Siangbaw among others.

Faimpkin Portumni Parnn

College Basketball Scores From Various Matchups

A scrambled roundup of college basketball scores lists teams such as Austin College, Denton Teachers, Aggies, Murray State Teachers, Central College, Southwestern Kai, Texas Tock, New Mexico thrice, and others with varied point totals. Strong names include Charles Washington, Oregon, and Roundfiers, among many ambiguous entries.

Taylor Him Austin College Southwestesn Stophea Austin Denton Abilews Christiana Sul Moxy West Fexae Pandalal Aggies Genova Carnegia Tech Murray State West Mn Kentucky ‘Penchora Central College Aussouri Mines Tockhurst Hassell Nichaus College of L Paporie Southwestern Kai Guatema Texas Tock Welch Tourus Phillips U New Mexico Hine State Mt. Ge. Charles

Al Karasick Returns in Notable Hawaii Tour Bout

Al Karasick, the Russian Lion, returns as a major draw in Hawaii with a top match pitting Guthrie against Callente. Promoter Hammonds promoted a rough main event and planned a Friday night card with Hollis versus O Brien and other prelims as part of a tied lineup.

al Karasick Dack Hawaii Mer Gathrie Gene Callot Callente Grounia Talph Hammonds Karnaich Guthrie Ken Hollis Ether Lines Dalley George Sauer le Fast Tammonds Hiaz Heart Melicipanta Hollis

United States Women Meet Britain In Walker Cup Warmup

A London report dated January 26 notes that the United States faces Great Britain in an international women's golf match at Wentworth. Virginia Waters is a player to watch as the Walker Cup trial begins on March 21.

England London United States Great Britain

Sunday School Basketball League Matches at Local Gym

Sunday School Senior Basketball League games set at Woe lawn Lake gymnasium. Heights and Travis Park Methodist quintets open the schedule at eight tonight. St John’s Lutherans face Harlandale Methodists as Travis Park hosts the league opener with a close outcome expected.

Woelawn Lake Gymnasiuim Cueedas Toelther Laure) Heights Travis Par Methodist St. John'a Lutherans Harlandale Methodists Uaiepdtle Slark Ho Uller Travis Park

Squadron 46 Triumphs In Randolph Loop Game

Squadron 46 defeated Randolph in a tightly contested league clash Monday night. Standout players from both teams racked up points with Christie and Waites delivering for the Towers, while Luin and Marshall contributed for Squadron 46 as officials and players battled for the win.

Hanadron Hquadron Urvin Neva Ani Christie Durvir Forwarda Ceank Ringham Crnter Buran Saviniran Christie Waites Forwarins Army Lewin Marshall Man Sulis Saundron Wilaun Mower Ehunleon F—Kall Noelvin Alten Omlenle Aliiean Hine Fee. Wenpien Ffephen

Olympic Tests This Weekend In North American Championships

The first real chance to test Olympic material comes Friday and Saturday at the North American bob sled championships. European teams and American squads contend as 42 teams race. Henry Howberger seeks to beat his own record of one minute 52 seconds in the dangerous run. Weather turns cold, aiding skaters and ski jumpers while Europe shows mixed results.

Lake Plagidin X United States JY Tesma Mierunin Lille Henry Howberger Trasmond Stevens Uomberger Slomberger Woink

Girls League double der on Canty Normayle court Friday night

The Canty Normayle venue hosts opening games as Norges meet Wiehter's Dut ter Kansts while Tarboro's Sports clash Cowarts. The First gimme stars at The Staty Hospital Yellawlackete teams, Yellawlacketa beat Chic hotme with M puinis. Olaf Cockrell fed Barbra's to a 2-0 victory in steoull game.

Canty Normayle Norges Wiehter Dutter Kansts Tarbora Cowart'n Sheen At & Vlock Staty Hospital Yellawlackete Tharbera e-Sports Woodlaw Tug Nual Chinhhintny Flector Temple McBee and Thursion S Cradock Petera Tarnleit Adler Idotdan Sreend Barbera Carrway Bloveng Joaran Barkera Young Schutze Teichtera Town Melon Wali Williameands Sharer Timor Charkey

Suspension for Bass After Injury Story

Suspended for Bass after an injury claim stalls a planned bout. The report cites a vague ankle injury and cites Benny Hast of Philadelphia as a former junior lightweight champion linked to the suspension. Officials canceled the Chicago bout against Prince Saunders, with the national listing association noting the action.

Vaudp Sion Tan Benny Hast Philadelphia Duepeunian Tinswelnimoil Prince Saunders Chicago

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