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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1934

Page

6

Harry Wills Calls Off Annual Fast

New York police report that Harry Wills, the veteran heavyweight once challenging Jack Dempsey, will skip his traditional annual fast after 28 years. The Harlem resident, speaking from his apartment house, noted the change as his weight hovered around 240 pounds, with vendors and locals expecting the seasonal spectacle.

Harry Wills New York Jack Dempsey Harlem Battler Wright Tino Harry

Old Holdouts at Brooklyn Dodgers Struggle over Contracts

New York Jan 28. Old holdouts at Brooklyn Lopez and Hack Wilson again refuse unsigned offers. Lopez seeks larger raise for 1993 work. Wilson seeks same pay as last year. Dodgers, under Manager Max Carey, press for resigning fronts and consider a contract for Marty McManus to challenge for an infield berth.

New York al Lopez Hack Wilson Brooklyn Dodgers Lopez Peppery le Cutangaleher Mob Brasklon Wilson Dodgers Max Carey Dodger Marty Mcifanus Waa Boston Red Sox McManis

Presbyterian Five Keeps League Lead In Basketball Standings

In a clear midseason push Presbyterian Five extended its lead in the Mexican Church League standings by defeating Good Will Center 32 to 100. The night also saw Wesley House and Pilgrim teams posting wins as Trinity Methodists and others faced off in the opening triple bill. Presbyterian scorers included Eeenheda and Reva with strong contributions from Martine and Finbt, as the team maintained momentum into the second half of the schedule.

Presbyterian Pat Presbyterians Luaniyo Howe Nulboaiel Gomi Wit Miatean Sidney Wesley House Trinity Methodists Eeenheda Reva Martine Finbt Eee Mendon Paailin Lovin S Ta Guerre Ay Vance Tha

Camp Course Huris State Golf Scores

Friday rain moved the feature golf matches from Brackett to Riverside then played Navoo with few clear scores. Alvaugh Albaugh 73 and Albert Grombies led the event as Albaugh and Mac Burnett defeated Grum and Dan Bullivan one up. Jimmy Morgan Todd Menese and Marty Walsh won 3 and 2 in a top foursome. Pat O'Brien teamed with Hack Willard to win the best ball. Ortons Towns An led as best individual.

Henor Golnz Brackentidre Riverside Hurse Navoo Reuben Alvaugh Albert Grombies Thaz Albaugh Mac Burnett Grum Dan Bullivan Jimmy Morgan Todd Menese Marty Walsh MM Pat O'Brien Hack Willard

Fragmented 1900s sports notes from unreliable OCR

Readable fragments describe basketball players Sunal Cage Teague Sebast Sevior and Janeen Wasiiilisiey, with mentions of Irving and Metheitiste. Badly garbled lines reference Troilt Avenue Brnlists and a Nedgivts Method. The text appears as scattered sports shorthand with names and places unconfirmed.

Sunal Cage Teague Firth Janeen Irving Troilt Avenue Nate Anrle Gmc

Scrapripe: Rosey De Fight On Thursday

New York boxing notes cover Maxey Rosenbloom defending his heavyweight title in a Miami bout against Young Two Finight with high stakes. Mickey Walker faces Bob Godwin in a welterweight clash in West Palm Beach. Tony Canzoneri meets Locatelli in a Madison Square Garden rematch delayed by Locatelli illness.

Maxey Rosenbloom Fradlem Playboy Miami Young Two Finight Cairs Sensation Ravenbloom Knight Mickey Walker Bob Godwin Georgia Wilfare Cieta Locatelli Maly Madison Square Garden Canzoneri Wensch Lovatelli New York Broadway of Clntinnali Frankie Hid) Covelli

Juniors Fall Hard In San Antonio Basketball Play

In the San Antonio Junior Basketball League St Anthony's Juniors lost 10 to 27 to Riverside Kats at St Anthony's. Kats then beat Prospect Hill Yellowjackets 26 to 20 at Woodlawn Lake Court. Morales Sports defeated Commercial Recorders 20 to 7 on Woodlawn Court. Central Catholic beat St Anthony's 17 to 18 in a Class A game as Peche stood out for Central and Lane for St Anthony's.

St. Anthony's Riverside Kats San Antonio Bundey Woodlawn Lake Court Kats Prospect Hill Yellowjackets Woodlawn Court Morales Sports Commercial Recorders San Fernando Gardinals Forielt Hiveralite Ail Ye Paral Pars Itn Donen Carrol Rocari Waldne 'A1 Arrevaton Mages Hueh Fuuenie Ber Fk Kerata Uy Kerelang Tye Saree Eens Psee Rata Ordles Buovla Turauo Heanarieg Seyeman Peres Pant Gdniale Ewion Garcia Commercial Bacardera Meitrano Quitanita Aguirre Brown de Leon Tl Tamu Centtral Catholic St. Anthony's Cour Peche Soie Whie Lane Taneups Canfeal Martinez Peeke ‘Peal MaCtatmushae Muay Mga Warnake atereTky Lane Yauienat Gitwarting Wincail Poona Quinn Walsh MePurey

Baltimore Club releases Goldberg amid roster shakeup

Baltimore club parts ways with Dick Goldberg first sacker for Golverian of the Texas league. Goldberg, who batted .? in 1933 with Galveston, was released as former Brovelpig Dodatr Del Bissonette’s era ends. The move sparks a broader reorganization ahead of 1954 Orioles season.

Goldberg Baltimore del Bissonette Brovelpig Dodatr Wold Verstlice Datlimore Orioles Sunny

Unclear OCR returns scattered event report

Fragmentary text mentions a German name and a world event with a Skylinter failure and a Sunday champion title. Names appear garbled with references to Pranes and Australia in a sequence, but the summary lacks coherent facts or identifiable entities.

Greenville Lions eye nonconference slate for 1934

Greenville Texas coach Henry Paka aims to keep the eleven atop speed through the campaign. He announced four nonconference games with Amarillo Tyler Permple and Woodrow Wilson Dallas. Planned trips may include Yale three others in state and several post-state opponents from Louisiana Arkansas Oklahoma and Nebraska.

Greenville Texas Henry Paka Greenville Idons Woday Amarillo Tyler Permple Woodrow Wilson Dallas Finka Fin Lions Yeinle Woodrow Wilson McKinney

St Gerard's Girls Rally To Victory Without Star Forward

St Gerard's defeated Lytle 14-6 on Henry's Court Saturday night led by standouts Dorothy Patton and Cagiile Wendle with Nellie Sullivan substituting for the injured Mary Schlosing. In the second game St Gerard's second team, coached by J D Wilson, fell 14-6 to Tider High School girls.

St. Gerard’s Lytle Mary Schosing St Gerard’s Henry's Court St. Gerard's J. D. Wilson Tider High School Nellie Sullivan Schlesing Ted Scr Dorothy Patton Cagiile Wendle SL. Grytd Reecan Sonler Skillinks Tr Ant Vorta Flraud Prin Barmegiviny Tamilton

Fort Worth Club forms temporary charter in Austin filing

Fort Worth Bail Club Ltc. gains temporary charter approval with capital stock 1000 dollars and 10 par value shares. Incorporators listed include Stanley A Thompson Westbrook J C Maxwell and Kay Kimbell. Permanent charter aims for 50000 dollar capital. shareholders meeting postponed as legal steps finalize. Later Texan sports notes cover Sinton Pirates’ Taft Greyhounds game with key players Petty Moore Crimnoy Atkin and all star selections.

Fort Worth Van U—A Ltc Austin Stanley AL Thompson Westbrook J. CG. Maxwell Kay Kimbell Shelholders Owas Eallet

Chicago Racing Leader Targets Drugging a Past Issue

Albert Babath, newly elected president of the Chicago Business Men's Racing Association, vows to end narcotic use at tracks within two years. Federal campaigns to stamp out the practice are expected to succeed, with Hawthorne officials promising strict enforcement. Violators will be banned and escorted off the premises along with equipment and medicines.

Chicago Jan Albert, Babath Chicago Business Men's Racing Essociation Rawthorne Lrack Sabath Ae- Neves Hawthorne

Sunday Basketball Doubleheader At Woodlawn Lake

Swan Am Sports reports a Spanish Algerian league double header Sunday at Woodlawn Lake. Tuesday Night club earned a disputed seed. first game Line Can Pultepecs beat Arco tris 27 to 24. Key scorers included Barajas Ortega and Islay.

Angrein Amado Nervos Albempan Woodlawn Iake Line Can- Pultepecs Arco Tris Quintel Hudy Barajas George Ortega Barajas Ortega Steve Islay Jim Ara Trisclu Onapistes Arcotes Solne Gonsatex Va Shaver Raonae Tay Cane Cugmas Gastilio Rodrieven Mentamp Oriegr Eens Biorax Ramires Maeins Mon Taare Iindreey Atorer Trejo

Texan A and M Loom In Conference Basketball Play

Baylor visits Waco to face Arkansas and Texas A and M in a crowded Saturday night slate. The weekend features Texan Christian, Baylor University, and Texas A and M matchups with potential for shifting standings and key regional bragging rights.

Raskat Aas A. Pet Texan Oneistian Texan A. Aml Texas I Mail Baylor Fos Tintvernis Arkansagor Baylor University AL Waco University

Schreiner Teams Wallop Bobcats in San Marcos Shootout

Schreiner College routed the San Marcos Bobcats 34 to 23 as Schreiner’s duo of teams dominated Saturday night action. Bobcat freshmen fell 41 to 27, while Schreiner controlled the game with strong defense and balanced scoring led by key players listed in the box score.

Schreiner Wallop Bobcats SAN Marcos Sin Marcos Mountaineers Bobcats Bobcat Rohuate Gener Houston Avariie Kiemidtmaan Renter Danny Esato Jimmie Towers Nix UY Alla Reheniner Bydline Reiton Garena Craters Biorta Lowe Einen Ailron Snymanduly

Houston Dogs Cop Honors in Trials in Texas Bird Dog Event

Laurels won by South Texas fanciers as three dogs claimed top prizes at the Lone Star Bird Dog Association field trial near Natalia. Spotsper Tre led the all age stake for Willis O. Neville and Skeet Robinson, with Ten Broeck, Cowboy Pete, and Thornwood also placing. Over 100 dogs entered across five stakes. weather improved and the event ran smoothly under judge I. M. Cochran and Coke Murphy.

Spotspectre W. C. Neville Houston Skeet Robinson West Columbia Tinale Lone Star Bird Dog Association Natalia San Antonio Laurels Osocla- Won South Texas Lugero Spotspertre Willis O. Neville J. A Skeet W. Claude Smith Bouslan Cowboy Pete Wehler LH. Atwell Bonslan Thornwood Campbell Sewell Skeel Robinson Clyde Anderson Blessing Werther Fuppirs Ferids Pointer Thomas H. Pratt Tennessee W. D. Jonsnsen Victoria Rexson Bronte A. L. Huber Ghost J.P. Sages Jr Dallas Frank Goodwin Tenas I. M. Cochran Fort Worth Coke Murphy Lukin Will Collns H. J. Peterson R. L. Edwanis Fred F. Doyle Qan Prngittir Clyde Andersen Blesing Pele Prichette Goliad Wint- Gerssere Bluestone Mne Setler J. M. Ryan Dickeng Proctey Nbinler Hendley Dickens Kyle Seeors~ Beauty Nantes Gesten Dietze T. L Lean Seovinw Reson PF Baker Sig Terris Phiri Jess Crawford J. .N Edens Malakort T. L. Dean Unger Uhrie Intenson Corpus Chelsti EL P. Wicker Texas Gui Lonst Field al Wessing Texas

Chiros to Return for Revenge in Monterey Melee

The Chiros promise a revenge run after defeats, planning trips to Monterey for two games this week. Monterey Mercers crushed opponents 45 21 and 16 24 on Thursday and Friday, while Chinon Inahaged suffered a close loss on Sunday, final margin tight.

Monterey Chinon

DePalma Predicts 300 Mile Race Return At Indy Classic

Rene De Palma, 66 year old speedster, vows to compete in the Indianapolis classic next Decoration Day and possibly a 250 mile stock run in Los Angeles on February 23. He recalls a 272.46 mph record at Daytona Beach and expects stiff opposition as he aims to prove racing still drives progress in the sport.

Fittsburgh Ralph de Palma Todianapolis Malcolm Campbell Carmptel Daytora Beach Particigate Los Angeles de Palma

Crom Shows Well In Gym In Bout Preview

Boxing notes from the gym suggest Crom shines while Duvernay looms as a probable opponent for Tommie Monroe in about three weeks. Fans expect the Brooks field standout to beat the tough New Orleans rival, with Montez open to meeting the winner next. The main card at Weekathon Arena features Crom versus Duvernay as the co headliner with Lozada and Midget Mexico in a separate headliner. Joe White and Dell Hawkine appear in a six round bout, and Alfonso Elizondo faces Babe Sancnes in the bantamweight division.

K. O Crout Owen Duuvernay Tommie Monroe Opino Liwal Crom Millen Duvernay Monroe Brooks Field New Orleans Bation Montez Bika Cecelia Lozada Mexico Wetkathon Arena Joe White Dell Hawkine Micck Alfonso Elizondo Brins Babe Sancnes

Tilden High Girls Win Two Lose One in San Antonio

Tilden High School sent principal W. Whiteside and Mrs. Whiteside to San Antonio with the girls for a double header Saturday night and a game Sunday morning. The team beat St Gerard's and St Henry's after an earlier loss to Townrneale Word, led by Bill Agiland and Viola Blaha with D Wheeler and Mary Snowden in the lineup.

Tilden High BR. W. Whiteside Tilden High School Tildely Beng Victor St. Henry's Tilden San Antonio Sh’ Mary's Bill Holland Viola Islaha Viola Blaha D. Wheeler Mary Snowden Gusta Dava Goff Velaste Bizha

An Analysis of Scoring Legends at Kansas Basketball

A statistical note notes that over 33 seasons Kansas players surpassed 17 000 points in 384 games against 72 opponents, with nearly 14 000 points by others. The fragment hints at a data minded observer identifying scoring trends in university basketball.

Atisnics. University Kansas Basketlball Atul Nat

League Leads Tie As Texas Conference Shows Busy Week

Sreamar and McMurry along with Adrlene Chastian lead the Texas conference as exams approach. Four league games are scheduled this week with Dave Baker and Howard E. Of hosting. Bt. Edward's invades Brownwood while Daniel and Howard Payne face Southwestern in back to back games Thursday and Friday. Standings list McMurry atop with 4 0 0, Howard Payne 2 0 0, Southwestern 0 2 0, Daniel Baker 0 4 0, Bt. Edward's 0 2 0, Austin 0 2 0.

Intermediate Loop Returns to Court

Riverside Highs and Red Bridge clash on Sidney Lanier Court as the Intermedials league stages a three game night. The feature pits Sons of America against Warriors Athletic Club with Teague and Leundyshigy among the notable players in a balanced race. CWA officials will oversee, with President Merville listed in the record.

Pol Sons of Amética Worrisys Central Baptist Red Bridge Riverside Uenwet Baptist Red Bridge Aces Sidney Lanier Court Iy Ie Hiverside Hals Newsies Intermedale Teague le Sons of America Te Warriors Athletic Clus Boll Gneh LD Vietorler CWA Merville

Dixie Ball League Nears Formation in Texas and Ark Plan

Tyler Texas July 29 The Dixie Baseball League moves toward two six club divisions for 1924 after a meeting led by Dr Walter Mextis of the southern division. Palestine Texarkana Tyler Longview and Henderson participated with plans to push growth through Kilgore Monroe and Shreveport roundups as Eastern and Western divisions coordinate in February. Morris indicated a league organization event set for Shreveport on February 3 with Monroe and Shreveport officials in line to finalize details.

Tyler Texas Walter Mextis National Association of Professional Leagues Lowis Palestine Texarkana Longview Henderson Medias Kilgore Pnatfer Morris Eaglern Monroe Shreveport Eaton Rouse Lay Jackson Miss Pine Bill Ask Eldorado Ark

Virginian Harper Wins Florida Coast Golf Open

Va 21 year old Chandler Harper shot 143 for 46 holes to beat De Sente and Tryon by two strokes in the Florida Mast Coast tourney at St Augustine. The event supported by the Hotton mhmitensiip club with a planned presentation.

Florida Augustine Fla Jan Choadler Harper Porlamoula Aiaileur Gallerie U Pon Harpers de Sente Noward Hotton Mhmitensiip Elinin Mordiy

Wirboldis advance to semifinals in antianncuiat contest

The Wirboldis soccer team from Cilengo Fortsch advanced to the semifinals of the antianncuiat competition as an unranked squad, with about 1000 attendees at a Sety-L venue.

Wouis Jag Ginei Leia Cilengo Sottay Uir Wrateen Alr Uneir Victory River Ehr Louis Tae

Golf tourists fly to Mexico for Riverside amateur title

Riverside Calif January 20 0y the winter golf parade drew national amateurs to Agua Caliente for the Riverside Amateur tournament. Tom Stevens of Glendale Calif with partner Jack Gaines won shared the title with a 64 best ball score eight under par while Chet Beer DePaolo and Hyton Nelson joined Art Bato tied second with 65 two under par.

Riverside Calif Agua Callente Eday Ja Ther Tom Stevens Glensdale Wry England Jack Gaines Chet Beer DePaolo Los Angeles Hyton Nelson Texar Kana Tex Art Bato San Francisco

Soccer Winners and standings from San Pedro park clash

Sunday action at San Pedro park saw Gonzaes FL oH defeat Monterey 3 to 0 with Jose de In Pena scoring twice to lead 2 to 0 at halftime and netting the all important third. Roy Dubilaky’s team claimed the title with the win over St. Ian’s Seminary. In other Class AA play Victoria topped the Tigers 4 to 1. Junior League opened with Isidro Flores Mexico juniors taking a forfeit over Carte Bianca. Tigers fell to fourth place after a 2 to 0 loss to Victoria while Aguilas Nacionales beat Aulas 4 to 2.

Monterey San Pedro Perk Gonzaes Jose de Pena O. de Roy Dubilaky St. Ian's Seminary Victoria The Tigers San Pedro Park Incriuhe Isidro Flores Mexico Carte Bianca Aulas Aguilas Nacionales

University of Oklahoma Tentball Tale From 1852

In 1852 Ralph Grabham of Rwosas State is noted as a great fullback in a history fragment about Oklahoma football rivalries. The item emphasizes early gridiron clashes and the enduring hostilities between the two programs.

University of Oklahoma Aguad Ralph Grabham Rwosas

Pursonal Menst shunna Pursonal Menst shunna at Institute

Rheinlander, an ex Jefferson High School lineman and all city football standout, plans to enter the institute this fall after graduating last spring. Officials say Andy Andrews, a basketball referee, worked two games last week.

Als” Rheinlander Oklahoma Jefferson High School Uhis Feheinlander Jefferson Andy Dine" Andrews

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