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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1932
Page
10
Oakland report says Ed Walsh formerly of the Chicago White Sox and Minneapolis will pitch for the Oakland club in the Pacific Coast League next season. Walsh, a San Antonio resident by marriage to Lorra ine Terry, keeps fit by golf and is entered in the amateur pro Texas Open event.
Perkins leads at the La Goaree open amateur golf tournament in Miami, defeating H. 1 Money of Wilmington and finishing 1 under par after a 43-yard second-hole eagle and two birdies. Other results include Freeth of Wompshead beating J. de fentis 1 up, and Ryerson defending champion advancing through the early rounds with a 4 and 4 win.
A garbled tally lists college basketball results including West Terax Teachers 90 Pan handle A A 15 and North Tecus Teachers 27 Sam Houslon Teachers 24 Abilene Christians 26 Sul Ross 2 Southeastern Oklahoma Teachers 82 Central Oklahoma Teachers 23 Denver Pigs 83 Northwestern Oklahoma Teachers 26 Marsand 28 Mf I 20 dilinala State Normal 20 MMincs Wesleyan 29 Georgetown College 41 Mississippi College 35 East Kentucky Teachers 26 Berea College 22 Henderson State Teachers 47 Monticeo Arkansas 18 Madison 8 D Peachers 34 Sigax Falls College 18 Town State 33 Drake 23 Benedette 26 Chillicothe B Emporia Bony Teachers 40 Northwest Missouri Teachers 17 Camron Oklahoma Argies 4 Texas Tech 22 Greeley Teachers 35 Colorado U2 Teover AG 23 Colorado Mines 19 Washington 34 Oregon 24 Long Beach Elks 19 Mexico City Stars 22
Sunday high school hoops report notes Brackenridge and Lanier split results as Eagles struggle to repeat early season form. Coach Farry Hamilton’s squad losses to Lanier 39 27 while Brackenridge falters 37 14 in decisive third period. Next games set Friday against Gamer Voks and Brackenridge hosts Woodlawn.
Crawley led Wichita University with 18 points as Crawley’s standout center powered a 63-51 win over Stage Lines at City Y. Staging a second-half push, Stage Lines tied late before Crawley’s late bucket and fouls sealed the visitors' victory. Winters led locals with 14, while Moura added 11 as Crawley improved to stay atop the standings. A return game is scheduled Monday night between the two teams.
Thurnblad the reigning champion defeated Wil Venton 32 in 15 innings to share the lead for first honors at the world championship. Jake Schefer, 18, was defeated by Bud Westhun 50 to 2 in 51 innings, the shortest match of the tournament. Gus Caputes beat J B Vozeman 36 to 2 in 44 innings to rise to fifth in standings. Johnny Layton, once a favorite, faltered against Prile Mutfal as the title chase began.
The noted welterweight champion plans a rematch here with Jorkie Fl of Chi tozo and agreed to meet a Sealing challenger if victorious over Piehis. Local hosts Will host Austin High and Bleed Maroons in top midweek action with other prep games on the schedule.
In December 1031, thieves seized six two story houses and posted eight more in a Washington district, targeting First and 1 streets. Police uncovered the scheme as contractors faced criminal action while investigations continued and all houses were halted mid process. Arrests were made as officers pursued the case.
Wrestling card at the Wildcat gym features Stephens facing Larrea in a Beethoven styled bout set for Wednesday night. The Wildcat vows a fast start, claims victory over Larrea in five minutes last week, and wagers fifty dollars if he hits barren. Other matches include Mackus vs Manning and Pranks in a one fall thriller opening the show.
Baron Long is dropped as head of Agua Valle based resort group. James S. Crofton elected president of the Jockey Club and secretary to steer the Agua Callente firm alongside new officers Aldrete and Mucchines. Directors retain Long and others amid stockholder dissent.
Canyon Texas January 27 The West Texas teachers basketball team known as the Wuftrlocs and nicknamed the tallest team in America posted 167 points over two nights. They beat the Tan hanite Aggies of Goodwell Oklahoma 60 to something and then 77 to something. The team leads to a Saturday clash with Teron Christian University, defending NW conference champion, in Fort Worth.
In Lutchitel d Minn the community honored Vierman Firat at a city celebration. The event marked his first return since becoming head football coach at the University of Minnesota. A banquet, speeches, and basketball games capped the evening as locals recalled his 1905 championship team and tied achievements to his career.
Fragmentary report recalls Ford Starace Breadon veteran abortion and Cardinal short-fielder Charles Chenety in a Cincinnati title context. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but imply a notable sports figure and a roster connection at a pivotal game or discussion.
Martinsburg West Virginia Dan 37 NS Hack Wilson said he would be a full member of the Brooklyn Robins after being sold to St Louis and handed to the Dodgers. He planned to attend the Baseball Writers' Association dinner in New York and confer on a contract for 1902 with Hobin olfeists.
In a flurry of rumors the New York Giants reportedly may trade first baseman Thil Lecey to Brooklyn for Del Disson che and Danzel Vance as holdouts seek big contracts. Another rumor links Brooklyn to Wally Gu ert and Tony Frederick in trades with Cincinnati or Philadelphia for Joe Alripp or Pinker Whitney.
In a Sunday School Senior Basketball doubleheader at Woollawn Lake Travis Park beat Laucer Heights 41 to 24 as Osborne led with 12 points. St John’s edged Harlandale 40 to 30 in overtime, Endicott scoring 15 for St John’s with Wurkhardt and Schalze also contributing. referees Raymond Biller and Jolney Danemores timer.
In Lawrence on January 2 a report outlines financial strain on the Kansas athletic department due to revenue drops from major sports. The committee proposes drastic cost cuts, potential coaching changes, and staff reductions to balance the last fiscal year’s deficit and avert broader shakeups.
Lanier's junior high basketball team overwhelmed Poe with two decisive wins at Tigard Allan Poe on Wednesday. Lanier crushed Poe 40-2 in the first game and followed with a 12-1 finish in the second. Eyton and Shenavider led Lanier with hot shooting and productive boards as Alvarez and Tananova contributed in the paint.
A scrambled report from Auckland describes Jon Smith, nicknamed Wizard, failing to break the world land speed record by about 33 miles per hour. The event lists Anatraian-aperd driver Brith tilled by a lengthy run and claims a near 212 mph speed, with officials yet to confirm the figures and names, including Sir Leolin and British rival, amid unclear locale and timing.
Gene Guthrie the Dhue Devil, long held in restraint, is billed for a heavyweight exhibition. Promoter Hammonds hints Guthrie may be released to face Caliet, with plans for a controversial clash on Friday night.
A confused report describes John Merino boxing ii against ii foes in a war era program. It mentions bouts across divisions with Johnson, Albert, and other infantry weight classes, noting rounds and knockouts. The piece references a tournament planned for the next Tuesday night in a theater and lists classified ads for radios and record players.
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