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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1932

Page

21

Babe Busts Two Women's Track Marks

Mildred Didrikson of Dallas won the National AAU women's meet in Evanston, breaking two world records and qualifying for three Olympic events. She led in the 80 meter hurdles and javelin while sweeping multiple events, with Chicagoans among the contenders.

Miss Didrikson Love’ Star State Dyché Stadium Evanston United States Uncle Sam Poe Ted McOrd Jean Shiley Meadowblook Club Philadelphia M. Gisals Holland Babe Loches Ruth Osborn Shelbyville Bildred — Pidvikunn Evelyn Hollechienna Arent Bimane Ballon Jenina Cablor Eninaro Quincy Cavnting Feltox Piliadbinhia Nina Dintaroes Giymipie Thoth Pakorn Sholkyvibie Marzarel Hve Taxenton Maion Mane Denny Rookinail Olin Kveager Chintinnnesn Lin Santis Chean Fourie TNO Wale Finn Nee Riot Parzinglun Chnelssane Keneua Cyly Anker Ataity Morey Carey Medford Nora Tiara A. Thavéni Wan Y Milaray Nallwas Gherlt Weninyn Finlhnat Tina Tonothy Falmncos Wirral Tyre Anon Emi Datine Anny Ny Peianatini Lew

Golfer Field Preps for Eleventh Depleted Tournament

Louisville July 16 Many golfers gathered at Shawnes course to practice for the eleventh depleted tournament starting Tuss ey. Delegations from San Francisco Pittsburg Akron Cleveland Spokane Brooklyn Seattle and Richmond Indiana arrived. Two hundred and four are entered. Bill Henlein of Indianapolis is favored alongside defending champion Charles Ferrara as a lively San Francisco PortJetd Oregon battle looms for the title.

Louisville Pablo Links San Francisco Charles Ferrara Pittsburg Akron Cleveland Spokane Brooklyn Seattle Richmond Ind Bill Henlein Indianapolis Ferrara PortJetd Ore

Pope Named Lobo Coach at San Marcos Academy

Pope, longtime Southwest University athlete, was named dean of boys and athletic coach at San Marcos Capital Academy. He will oversee all athletic programs after serving two years as principal at another school.

Pope Inrmey Soithwestortt University San Marcos Capital Academy Epoch

Blakey Garagemen Set Twin Bill At Blakey’s Garage

Blakey’s Garagemen announce a Sunday schedule with a double header. First game at 1 30 p m against the Curusslemoc nine, second game featuring San Antonia Litars and Lambert at 8 30 a m at Blakey’s garage on Wal North Laredo street for revenue support.

Blakey Garagemen Bill Blakey Pata Bunday van Dale Sceemd Antonia Litars Lambert Arekiog Wands of Hy Tie Blakey's

Mustangs Triumph Over Athletics at Brackenridge Park

Roosevelt Mustanden clinched a 6-3 win over Tilghland Pack Athletica at Brackenridge Park. Leith starred for the Mustangs with a sharp pitching performance and a 4-0-3 line highlighted by clean innings and timely hitting.

Mustangs Athletics Leith Roosevelt Mustanen Tilgh—land Pack Athletica A&t Brackenridge

Eleanor Holm Sets Record At Swim Meet

Eleanor Holm, Brooklyn star, shattered the 100 meters backstroke world mark with 1 minute 18 1-5 seconds during Olympic trials at Jones Beach. Teammate Joan McSheehy finished second in 1:23 4-5 as Louisa Robert and others followed. In the 400 meters freestyle, Helen Madison clocked 3:92 2-5, beating Lenore Knight by a small margin. Kay Crabbe set Olympic record in the 400 meter medley, with Herbert Barthers and James Gillhula earning U.S. team spots.

Michael J. Forceg Jones Beach State Falk L. 1 Pretty Uttle Eleanor Heim Brooklyn Zach Midnute Miss Holm Bontile Mealing Australia Eleatini Joan McSheehy Miss Holu V. 8 Eleanor Miss McSheehy Ofp Miss Oacord Louisa Robert Atlanta Miss Lindstrom Helen Madison Seattle Ommncinnatt Glarenee Crabbe Los Angeles Crabbe Herbert Barthers James Gilhwla Detroit United States Updinais Ted Weert Athers Calif Moiola Kalil Ubani Boosh Dan Weber Fort Wayne Ind Robert Kerber Ort Wwetem Golden Dimmers Newark New Jersey

Schmeling Plans U S Sail in August for Sept Fights

Max Schmeling will sail for America mid August to box in September in New York or Chicago. Manager Doc Jacobs says he will meet top contenders King Levinsky Minx Boer Blukey Walker and Johnny Riske.

Schmeling U. S Berlin Max Behmeting Checiplan America Doc Jacobs Tier New York Chicago King Levinsky Minx Boer Blukey Walker Johnny Riske

Southern Loop Ends Rabbit Ball Era in Dixie

In Memphis Tennessee officials announce a shift from the so called rabbit ball to new styles under President John D. Martin. Dale leads the change as the southern league adopts older baseball methods and embraces traditional play traditions.

Southern Loop Memphis Tenn John D. Martin Dale

Unclear Texas League Scores and Players

Fragmentary telegraph of Texas League results lists several names and teams with unreadable portions. Mentions Daijan, Bonslis, Antonia B, Mart Wain, Parl, Worth, Longview and Tyler with inconsistent scores and dates.

Satdedas Daijan Galveatunne Beaumont Tyme Fan Antonia B Tumeview Houaiou Mart Wain Einy Aunday Feaumont Allan Ean Antonia Parl Worth Houetnn Eh Longview Guivestao Tyler A

Sunny Ain’t At Washington, Detroit At New Sar Levea

Ambiguous OCR item notes American League action with unclear team names and results. The readable bits point to a collection of short notes on games at Washington and Detroit with possible mentions of New York and Philadelphia. specifics remain unreadable.

Tiny Sunny Ain Washins Jphia Detroltex New Sar Laveiona Ne Buatne

National League Scores and Cities Report Mixed Results

Fragmentary notes show May Fundas Roalbn at Cinehanati and New York at Chicago. Brooklyn plays at St. Lola with unclear outcomes and Daly panes provide weathered context.

May Fundas Roalbn Cinehanati Len Qamer Dew York Chicaun Bo Kan Brooklyn St. Lola Ta Wanes Daly Panes Weheriled Ee

Jones Wins Longwood Bowl Final at Longwood Club

Dave Jones, former Columbia basketball star, defeated Uttle Jack Tidwall 6-3 6-4 6-1 to win the Longwood bowl tennis tourney at Longwood Cricket Club in Brookline. Marjorie Sacks fell to Mrs John Yatt Ryn 7-4 1-6 1-6 in the women’s singles final.

Longwood Cricket Club Brookline Mass Dave Jones Collegiati Uttle Jack Tidwall Hollywood Calif Jones Columbia University Tidwall Marjorie’ Sacks Cambridge John Yatt Ryn

British driver Kaye Dot aims for speedboat record

Kaye Dot, famed British racing driver, prepares to challenge Gar Wood of the United States for the world speedboat record with Miss England Hee on Loch Lomond Monday. He targets Wood's 712 mph mark set at Miami Beach last year.

Kaye Don Gar Wood

Hamilton schoolboy ties world mark in 190 meters

Bert Pearson a 14-year-old Hamilton student tied the world record for the 190 meters at the Canadian track and field trials. The event drew leading sprinters as Pearson joined the top ranks.

Canada Hamilton Ontario Bert Pearson

Honor System Used by Dixie Colleges in Athletic Rotations

Dixie colleges Vanderbilt University and Bowanet adopt an honor system for 1083 and 1994 athletic rotations. Each school will furnish synclastic credits and records of Mu players to the other, under the agreement.

Nasnviuws AEN Vanderbilt University Bowanet Una Rycorda

Indians Open at Ft Worth After Scrappy Win

San Antonio sent a frisky lineup to Ft Worth to open a three game set with Dick McCabe’s Panthers after sweeping Streepaine at Longview. Joe Vance earned the win as the Indians rallied 8-4, with notable hits from Cox Brewer Crossley and Fitzgerald. Schofield will miss about three weeks with a sprained right ankle.

Port Worth Sen Antonio F& Streepaine Longview Dick McCabe Pantharn Robertson Indings Langeview Joe Vance Ducky Schofield Vance Klara Schaffeld Sirné Nétle Tutfelder San Antonio Fitzgerald Cox Dunlap Coax Brewer Byram Canlan Measey Baker Vabce Desbe Flaskamper Bertha Crossley Slick Tribe Crossley Fitsgerald Tuss Severeid Kina Vince Poole Aptana Sangmary Slaton Ly Vance Ioraen

Rodeo Set At Scenic Loop Ranch With Barbecue

Promoters C. F. Swartz and CE Carpenter announce a Sunday event at the Madin ranch on Scenic Loop featuring bronc riding, wild cow milking, and other acts plus free barbecue begin at 1 p m and rodeo at 3 p m Visitors will see Dick Shean Mia Rene Bhellon Archie Behunard Johnny Hoffman Jess Perking Jim Woods Grayson Lubbock Dougina Gotortn Johnnie Stephen and Bill Medutn perform two miles north of ktelotes on Beenie Loop drive

Madin Ranch C. F. Swartz CE Carpenter Ktelotes Dick Shean Mia Rene Bhellon Archie Behunard Johnny Hoffman Jess Perking Jim Woods Grayson Lubbock Dougina Gotortn Johnnie Stephen Bill Medutn

Dutra Wins Metropolitan Open at Lido Club

Dutra, the Monterey based golfer, captured the Metropolitan Open at Lido Country Club with a four round 282. Walter Kozak finished strong with a 63 final round, while Joel Karinsa posted 280 to place behind the winner.

Long Beach N.Y Oh Dutra Old Monterey Lido Country Club Sarazen Fresh Meadow Bya At

Stars Enter Symons Meet at Brackenridge Park

Local golf stars join the Harry Symons annual tournament with 90 plus entries. The event begins July 20 at Brackenridge Park with a qualifying round and a trophy to the winner. Players named include Edgar OQuinn Revver Albaugh Tom Lawrence Mack Burnett Hack Williford Klent KA Rogers Lies Gus Shea and others.

Harry Symons Tates Edgar O'Quinn Revver Albaugh Tom Lawrence Maek Burnett Hack Williford Klent Rogers Lies Gus Shea Brackenridge Park Symons

German Austrian Athletes Reach New York for 1932 Games

Eighty German and nine Austrian athletes arrived in New York en route to Los Angeles for the 1932 Olympic Games. The German group was guided by Dr. Theodore Le Weld and reporters. the Austrian party was led by Prince Ferdinand von Liechtenstein. Among them were fencer Ellen Preis and Vienna policeman Karl Kiplingy.

New York Prince Perdinand von Lefehtensten Lefehtenstein Auakan Ellen Preis Pacis Karl Kiptingy Vienna Ioemenetang Ning Cham

Carr Repeats Victory Over Ben Eastman at Stanford

At Stanford Stadium on July 16 thirty five thousand spectators watched a marquee showdown in the 400 meters as Ball Carr defeated rival Ben Eastman in a time surpassing prior marks. Metcalfe led a fast 100 meters field while Cratz of Pennsylvania won the 100 meters in Olympic trial pace. Kellar of Ohio State set a 144 second 4 meter hurdle record, Venze and Hallowell sparked the 1500 and 1600 meter races, and Hil of Oregon claimed the 4000 meters in a strong finish.

Stanford Stadium Palo Alto Calif Ball Carr Ben Eastetan Raron Metcalfe Midnight Express Marquatte University Shetch Raadry Cratz Pennsylvania Bullet Ance Oymple Stanford Carr Metcalfe Ife United &Tates Eddie Toten Michigan George Elmpson Ohio State Fruklewykof Southern California Star Kellar Jack Kellar Butlers Wennstrom Sweden George Saling Iowa Percy Beard Gene Venske Venzie Iron Man Stim N. B. Hallowell Jr Harvard Frank Crowley New York D.C Glenn Cunningham Kansas University Venzke Eddie Genung Washington, D. C Charles Hornbostél Indiana Ed Turner Ralph Hil Oregon Ban Denn Pennsylvana Tench Joseph, McChuskey Fordham Fleetfoot Lonkola Finland Walter Pritchard Family Glen Dewagg Oklahoma Geena Wyac

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