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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1932

Page

17

Medwick Sparks Houston Rally In Texas League Clutch Game

Medwick starred for Houston with five hits two home runs and five RBIs as Beaumont fell 10 to 5. Gene Rye and Homer Peel aided offensively while Fort Worth’s Liz Stoner faltered on the mound. Dallas’ win kept pace with Beaumont’s loss, tightening the top of the standings.

Medwick Easterling Greenberg Beaumont Oval Department Gene Rye Homer Peel Bealing Liz Stoner Fort Worth George Payne Frank Relber Sloner Dallas Steers

Negro Athletic Show Set Friday at Colored Labor Temple

The Grant Whten of Colored Laborers promote an outdoor boxing show Friday night July 15 at 8 30 at 413 Virginia Boulevard. Main event features Kid Roosevelt of San Antonio and Tiger Wilson of Kansas at 185 pounds. Semi final pairs Baby Face Johnson Los Angeles and Spud Kelley of this city at 135 pounds. Battles Jones 118 against Kid Bhay 140 and Batting Crisp versus Big Boy Christian in openers. Flying Matthews faces Curley Williams in a 30 minute single fall match. Special seating for white patrons. Little George Dilworth to MC.

Grant Whten Colored Labor Temple Virginia Boulevard Kid Roosevelt San Antonio Tiger Wilson Kansas Johnson Los Angeles Spud Kelley Battling Jones Kid Bhay Batting Crisp Big Boy Christian Flying Matthews Curley Williams Little George Dilworth

Former Girl Net Champ Out of Job

Molla Mallory, once the United States tennis champion, is without work after selling sports dresses in a department store for six weeks and being dismissed on Saturday. She plans to seek a position at a sports store in the fall.

New York iMolla Mallory United States

Levinson Caddy Sends Updates Ahead of Texas Open

A cryptic postcard from Walter Hobbs notes Mose Levinson trains in Texas while en route to Louisville for the national golf championship. Hobbs observes Levinson’s form at Houston, with a traveling caddy keeping watch, amid unclear details about entries and travel between Texarkana and Brackenridge Park.

Mose Levinson

Hispano league to settle title Sunday at Leal Field

The Hispano American league ends its schedule with a tiebreaker game Sunday at 2:30 between the San Tex Barbers and the Bells Tax team at Leal Field. If the Barbers win, a three gate series decides the league champion and playoff representative. Barbers manager Henry Hernandez confirms Pete Garcia 45 strander has signed and will pitch against the Drivers.

Kings Leal San Tex Barbers Bells Tax Bel Boys Henry Hernandez The Barbers Pete Garcia

Merino Meets Kid Monterrey in 10 Round Main Event

Henry Moreno, claimant of the Southern boatimwaight title, signs with promoters Kinky Flores and Mercy Montez to meet Kid Monterrey of Mexico in a 10 round main event at Beethoven Outdoor arena on Tuesday night. Monterrey, arrived in San Antonio with Kid Torreon, billed as the next logical opponent for San Antonio Tech student and young prospect aiming at Babe Arz_mend, Kid Carmonia, and other west coast battlers. Dibble Sports seeks an attraction game for Friday afternoon. call Trav 2913-R.

Henry Moreno

Aging Grimes Struggles Sink Cubs as Warnecke Shines

Cubs falter with veteran righty Grimes failing to find form losing 5 to 4 to Brooklyn. Lonnie Warnecke delivers for Chicago sustained by strong Arkansas rookie show. Other league results: Boston over Philadelphia twice, Cardinals beat Giants, Phillies edge Reds, Indians 7 5 over A’s, Red Sox 8 7 over Tigers, Babe Ruth hits 25th homer in Yankees 6 3 win, Washington thunders Chicago pitching for 15 4 victory.

Gayle Fingle Sparta Burleigh Grines Rogera Hornsby Cubs Grimes Hack Wilson Lonnie Warnecke Arkansas Sable Hornsby Miness Turne Brooklyn Boston St. Louis Cardinals Giants Phillies Cincinnati Cleveland Indians Red Sox Detroit Bebe Ruth Frankie Crosetti Yankees St. Louis Washington Chicago

Indians Meet Owls at Clark Street Sunday Afternoon

The Texas Indians play the Dairyland Owls Sunday at Clark Street Park starting at 3 o clock. Both teams seek a win in a low scoring early season matchup and fans are urged to attend.

Indians Texas Indians Dairyland Owls Clarkstreat

Furniture List Confuses with Long String of Names

A garbled OCR shows numerous surnames and codes for a furniture firm and related listings. The dense stream includes many personal names, numbers, and partial entries, forming an unreadable catalog-like record with scattered references to individuals and items.

Pirates Triumph Highlighted In Muted Leadwire

A ragged collection of names and scores outlines a chaotic tally page. Pirates, Waner, and Phiten figures appear alongside American lead indicators and team names. several lines reference stolen items and various players with dubious spellings.

Gavness Namonaleau Ballion Waner Pirateo -Thys Aone Phiten Tunalen Phiien A. Terry Claiite Ty Huns Miele Phinier Eb Hurst Hil Wein Pirates Troublax Wanar At- Worthin Pega Acléin Phiten An Herman Imamens Hleln Phaites Wilson Dovaers Gtriep Todeers Ands Fitchim Hetls Hraves Bvalonic Piratea Foxx Athlelicg Walker Tigers Rams Simmons Avielen Foxy Athdelles Kans Baled Atottes Yankees His Tomé Fox Athtetics Saymuth Tankees Staley Boxem Tauiswon Thea Louwas Merbiaed Mee I. Weuor

Doctors Will Get Trophies At Willow Springs Event

Medical and dental professionals will gather at the Willow Springs clubhouse lawn Thursday evening to honor Medical Dental golf tournament winners. Dr Talbot Foster will serve as master of ceremonies. Trophies will be presented by T J Dizon, Willow Springs manager, with boxing fixtures and a blind bogey tourney also noted.

Willow Springs Talbot Foster Fred Forgerousse G. Eborshardh A. F. Cook F. M. Douglas FM. Sykes W. J. Elserloh O. C. Henry T. J.dizon

Army League duel ends in 3 1 win for Second Artillery

In Army league action on Thursday the Second Artillery brigade defeated Randolph 3 to 1 to claim third place. Earlier Wednesday Kelly Field beat Randolph, with Station Hospital to play at Fork Sam Houston. Box score details include Abrams, Murphy, Rogers, and other lineup notes across innings and fielding highlights.

Randolph Field Kellyfield Randolph Kellyield Fork Sam Houston Abrams Murphy Kowsler Buntaen ArtiNerk Brigade Murdulyte Wield Rimes Aurams Matlin Brown Por Abruing Michaels Pidilios Star Myler Aliitan Mckibien

Olympic favorites: U S riders confident at Fort Rosecrans

An Olympic equestrian team led by Major Chamberlain prepares at Fort Rosecrans California. Colonel Scott says the United States will not concede to stronger foreign riders and aims to win in prize of nations dressage and three day event.

William E. Warne Ansoetnion Tren Stall Weller Didgo Calif United States Onl. O Scott HD. Chamberlain Scottt Fort Riley Kansas Los Angeles Major Chamberlain W. B. Bradford Argo H. E. Tuttle Dick Wareing Ugly Tan Bark Joe Aleshire

Large Field Enters Sweepstakes Tourney at Willow Springs

A large field is expected for the weekly sweepstakes go le tournament at Willow Springs Monday afternoon. Ty Conch, manager, reports about 24 entries likely from parts of town. The event draws a mix of local participants and fans.

Willow Springs Ty Conch

Weissmuller Watches Boys Aim For Olympic Swim Team

In Coney Island pool, Johnny Weissmuller watched a field of young swimmers contest marks and potential Olympic spots. Hawaiians Kalili and Manuelli, 1981 AAU champion Schwartz, Michigan’s Lehrmeler, and others vied for finals in 100 and 200 meter freestyle events. Clarence Crabbe led 1600 meter prelims as finalists included Plinogan, Christy, Ruddy, Leedy, and Medica amid a crowded field of contenders.

Mincie Athletic Club Johnny Lehrmeler Michigans Clarence Crabbe Los Angeles Nates Kull Brothers Tereats Stern Crabbe Ralph Plinogan Coral Gables Pla James Christy University of Michigan Ray Ruddy New York A Cat Leedy Yale Jack Medica Senile Maters Min Koulitis Schwaets Schmieler Herbert Barthela San Francisco Gurtis Cummings Ray Thompson Naval Hepomy George Fissler New York A. G. Arthur Highland Northwestern University Ogden Dalrymple Johnny Woods Honolulu John Howland

Track Star Too Fast Gets Ticket

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO July 14 17 Ben Eastman the Stanford track star received a speeding citation from state patrolman John Hanlon after clocking 95 miles per hour on a city street. He must appear before Justice of the Peace Edward Farrell next Thursday.

San Francisco Ben Eastman Stanford John Hanlon Oppear Justice of Me Edward Farrell

Rain Delays Matches in Colorado Open Tennis

Rain halted many matches in the Colorado Open with top players pushing through third round play. Fritz Mercur of Bethlehem beat Rody Bosworth of Denver 1 13611 while Quick of Dallas defeated Nelson Murch in three sets. Dorothy Workman of Los Angeles won 6 1 6 1 over Margaret Davis of Denver as men’s singles third round continues tomorrow. Mixed doubles saw Workman and Eli Colverhall defeat Mary McLean and Tom Harper 6 3 6 4. International League action Newark beat Toronto 3 1 and Buffalo edged Montreal 4 1 for a noted scoreline.

Denver Pub Muy Fritz Mercur Bethlehem Rody Bosworth Mercur Quick Dallas Nelson Mu Tovh Karsee City John Harr Dorothy Workman Los Anles Margaret Davis Eli Colverhall Mary McLean Tom Harper Denverites

Fugazy Eyes Dempsey Bout With Italian Giant In Sept

New York reports promoter Humbert J Fugazy seeks a Dempsey clash with Primo Carnera as the centerpiece of a possible September show. Fugazy says New York would back an Omher-Dempsey match and has Ebbets Field ready. A tentative offer to Dempsey is sent and terms must be agreed for a boxing commission appearance. Meanwhile a local practice game saw Denver Heights beat Lindbergh Park 19 to 2.

New York Humbert J. Fugazy Ito Ght Primo Carnera Jack Gross Ebbets Field Dick Deingsey Fugaxy Dempsey Man Mountain Manasse Mialer Los Angeles Elouds Field Boxing Commission Brooklyn Cainero Deimpiy Meigs Denver Heights Lindbergh Park Club Heights Bill Schuls

Landis Rules Injure Buffs in Transfer Controversy

Houston reports that Lee Cunningham, infielder, was released outright to Tyler of the Texas league by the St. Louis Cardinals. Commissioner Landis disapproved the proposed transfer to Houston and noted Cardinals must place him on staff, release him, or trade him. Cunningham played for Houston in 1929 and for Danville in the Three-Eye league, having appeared in several games this season with Houston and showing a high batting average early in the Beayon.

Houston Texas Lee Cunningham Tyler St. Louis Cardinals Fret Ankenmen Chicago Keneraw M. Landis Cunningham Cardinal Cardinals Dan+vile Beayon

Fight results headline from disordered OCR text

A garbled sports snippet lists several fighters and locations including Stour City, San Francisco, Phoenix, and Oklahoma. The fragment mentions a knockout result involving Patrasearg and Alphonse Gonzales with multiple misread names and places, rendering a coherent event unclear.

Rattan Arrives in Town For Reynolds Title Bout

Silent challenger Rattan lands in town for a Friday night world welterweight title bout with Jack Reynolds at Exposition Won arena. Promoter and Reynolds clashes led to the match after a damage suit, with George Poulos and Red Lindsay set for a box bout and additional undercard matches led by Ted Hinton as referee.

Rattan Reynolds Silent" Rattan Jack Reynolds Sheir Exposi- Won Ratan Ralph Hammonds Hammons George Poulos Red Lindsay George Smet Tiger Murdock Welter Tration Young Stecher Alan Boggs Dec Haines Ted Hinton Umatn

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