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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1932

Page

13

Didrikson Favored At National Women’s A A U Meet

More than 200 entries from 22 states crowd Dyvhe stadium as Mildred Babe Didrikson of Dallas aims to sweep events and lead the U S team toward Olympic selection. Stella Walsh, Sean Shiley, Rena MacDonald, and Tan Gopeland headline a strong field in javelin, throwing events, and sprints.

Emcaco Dyvhe Stadium Northwestern Hs Beer Stella Walsh Claveland New York Mudred Babe Didrikson Dallas Texas Hardins Sean Shiley Philadelphia Rena MacDonald Boston Tan Gopeland Los Angeles

Lettermen to Face Mexico Nationals in Sunday Doubleheader

Johnson, former Cal ton States league pitcher, will toe the mound for the Lettermen against the Mexico Nationals in a Sunday doubleheader at Techfied. Garcia and Pena will start for the Nats, Wink likely to catch for the Lettermen with Williams sidelined by an injured hand.

Johnson Tussigner Alamo Mortis’ Johnson Mexico Nationals Techfied Garcia Pena Nats Wink Lettermen Williams

Prices of Y Leads to Light Classified Ad Results

An observation on how four prices labeled Y guide light classified ads for profit. The note suggests end use implications and potential market response.

Reed

Doughboys Fallen to Normoyle Nine in Extra Innings

The Doughboys, Army League leaders, were beaten 8 to 5 after 10 innings by Normoyle Tractors on the Normoyle diamond. The Tractors, having defeated Quartermasters and Station Hospital, may challenge Army Jesgur winners as the season ends.

Snantry Alble Normoyle Army Jesgur

Women Begin Swim Trials for U S Olympic Team

New York July 15 The United States Olympic trials for women swimmers open at Jones Beach with two days of events. The 10 meter freestyle 240 meter breast stroke and springboard diving to day followed by 400 meter freestyle 100 meter back stroke and platform diving tomorrow. Top three in each final earn spots on the U S team led by Helen Madison Josephine McKim Eleanor Holm and Dorothy Poynton among others.

New York United States Los Angeles Jones Beach Wigala Helen@ Madison Dorothy Poynton Georgia Coleman Helen Meany

Dixie Sports Stop James Bike Streak In 5-3 Win

Dixie club halted James Bikes streak with a 5-3 victory at San Pedro Field on Thursday afternoon. Heavy hitters Joe Gonrad Johnny Cone Wey Bum Kretzer powered the offense while Kyretner’s key triple helped break the game open in the fifth. Ewanson added a first round double as the Bikes showed solid stick work but fell short.

Dixie Sports James San Pedro Jack Bit Letty Suche Angue Dixie Club Joe Gonrad Johnny Cone Wey Bum Kretzer Golley Kyretner Tript Ewanson Ister Tisle Mauh Havegr Wordsre Conrad A Mawas

Fight Results From Unclear Global Match Report

An obscure report lists multiple fighters and venues with fragmented names and locations. The article lacks coherent results or clear outcomes, making it impossible to confirm winners, rounds, or dates from the readable text.

Voigt Among Lido Leaders In Met Club Opener

George Voigt rebounded from ailing months to shoot 70 at Lido Country Club, tying three pros for the lead in the Metropolitan Club championship opening round. He pierced the front nine in 38 and back nine in 34, sharing top spot with Willie Klein, Walter Kozak, and William Malcolm. Others in the field included MacParlane, Mehlborn, MacDonald Smith, Joe Turnesa, Johnny Golden, and Ollie Dutra.

Long Beagh George Voigt New York Voigs Willie Klein Walter Kozak William Malcolm West Orange N. J Willie MacParlane Wild Bill Mehlborn MacDonald Smith Joe Turnesa Johnny Golden Witty Cox Victor Ghead Robert Lay Greenwich Leo Diegel Bobby Cruickshank Oli Dutra Phil Perkins

MAT RESULTS From the Associated Trees Arrany Meet

The report lists multiple throw results with athletes from Oklahoma California and Colorado. Notable marks include 89.20 and 32:00 in field events. Names such as Washlistov and Garibaldi appear among performers, with varying placements and distances noted from various locales.

Vidim Browning Karo Zoysko Chlencn Satingdield Mase Unmrlev Strack Pall Oklahoma Bull Kumar Chlewgn Cemar Rtrdih Harlem Iona Hallywood Caiif

Y Camp Meets Winners Announced At Kerrville

Four boys passed the junior life saving test as the San Antonio Y M C A camp near Kerrville closed two meets. Roy Smith scored 15 points to win class A track, Wilmer Bivens took high jump, James Jordan broad jump, and Billy Pashal, William Sims, George Harrington, and Stanley won the relay. Puett won class B with 1412 points. Aquatic meet winners include Pachel, Bivens, Sugus, and Wood, with water relay honors going to Levy, Royster, Bivens, and Wood.

San Antonio Billy Pachel Wilmer Bivens Harold Sugus Wilbur Wood Jack Levy Willard Royster

Controversy Over Nurmi Status Hangs Over Olympics

The swims of politics and sport mix as I A A B chief Edstrom weighs Nurmi’s possible reinstatement. Officials expect no return to Olympic action unless Congress approves. Finnish leaders threaten if verdict disfavors Nurmi, with debate spilling into marathon plans and possible withdrawal.

Three Racers Share Honors At Brady Race Meet

Brady’s three day race meet saw Brady stable horses Brady White and Stricklands six year old mare and Mix Up share top honors. Chicken Karl Locklear’s chestnut mare tied the three-eighth mile track record at aT seconds. Cruitchfield’s Belding Black Streak set a local track record in a thrilling half mile victory. About 90 thoroughbreds entered across more than 30 stables with 21 in the money. A rodeo exhibition followed with calf roping fastest time 20 seconds and cattle milking 17 1 28 seconds for top purse.

Brady Queen O' the Forest Stricklands Chettaul Mars Chicken Karl Locklear South Texas Cruitchfield H. L. Moseley J. F. Thyler Rue Shield

Pop Kitchens Named New Tyler Skipper

Tyler Texas July 15 Frank Kitchens a hometown boy is appointed manager of Tyler Sports in the Texas league. He takes office tonight as the team opens a series with league leaders Beaumont Exporters, first half champions, succeeding George Sisler famed former star and noted for quitting over a salary cut.

Pop Kitchens Tyler Tesxas Frank Kitchens Tyler Sports Beaumont George Sisler

Abstinence Promoted for Olympic Athletes

RAN TRANCISCO July 15 Dr J O Gorges director of public wealth says enforced abstinence from liquor will benefit foreign athletes at the Olympic games. He states alcohol is a depressant for athletes though they may not realize it and urges California fruit and sugar to improve performance over accustomed wine.

J. O. Gorges Public Wealth California

Lettermen In Two With Nats In Texas City Showdown

Mexico Nationals face Alamo Multigraph Lettermen in a 2:30 p.m. Sunday doubleheader at Tech field. Both teams are in good form after recent wins and a double victory could signal semi pro supremacy in the region. Nationals recently beat Texas university Longhorns while the Lettermen took two of three from Public Service.

Mexico Nationals Alamo Tech Field Bergam Nationals Billy Disch Texas University Longhorns Public Service Ulfilirs

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