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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1933

Page

6

SIKES DEFEATS HEAVY RIVAL IN MAIN GO

In a ten round main event at Ruggo Oklahoma, Halph Sikes defeated bigger rival Hob Gardner by decision after edge in punches and sustained pressure, while the undercard included a disputed six-round draw between Kid Monterey and Torrean and Morales defeating Mike Martinez in sharp fashion.

Sikes Dog Shaw Halph Sikes Loral Gardner Texas Jack Flynn Harold Winters San Antonio Mickey Riley Dallas Id Torrean Kid Monterey Puke Mertines Morales Mike Joe White Fort Sam Houston Morrie Mickey Aiminguer Terry Young

Firpo Behind Barricades as Manhunt Spreads

Luis Angel Firpo, once a boxing headline name, evades police in Buenos Aires. He disappeared after being released on bail April 25 while facing charges of fraudulent farm property acquisition. Courts ordered his arrest and a nationwide search is under way.

Luis Angel Firpo Buenos Aires Firpo

Horse Races Put in Background

Baltimore readers hear of racing days with exotic events and newsy correspondents. References to Aleut Homing mice and a turtle rabbit race mix with notes on local fire department activities and scout campfire programs. The piece blends odd animal spectacles with civic life in a bustling city scene.

Baltimore Wren Terany Mark Twain

America the Mother of Scandinavian Methodism

Yesterday's Explanations discuss the oldest Scandinavian Methodist church, built by Rev. Willernp in Cambridge, Wisconsin, once the First Norwegian Methodist church and still in regular services today.

America Willernp Scandinavis Cambridge Wisconsin Norvegian Methodist Church

Mansion City Tennis Tourney Reaches FourHour Clash

A long and lively junior tournament arc concluded with Bully Byrd and Johnny Wood overcoming Gloyd Walls and James Moses in a four hour match. The event featured multiple divisions with Byrd, Wood, Meier, Pras, Velinder, Dowitue, Polk, and others competing in singles and doubles across boys and girls categories. local coaches and participants rallied amid a bustling, spirited tournament atmosphere in August.

Enna Goublée Bully Byrd Johny H. Wood Gloyd Walls James Moses Lions Field Dese Pfeiffer Jesse Meier Gorton Prasmens Billy Byrd John Wood Rey Velinder Glen Dowitue David Nekey Hove Harold Polk Ang Mts Bickmen

Moreland Off For Memphis To Defend Western Amateur

Texas golf champion Gus Moreland will depart Dallas for Memphis Tennessee to defend the Western amateur championship next week. He arrives after four rounds since returning from Colorado Springs where he won the Trans Mississippi title for the second year in a row. Moreland will be accompanied to Memphis by Johnny Avon.

Dallas Gus Moreland Texas Memphis Tenn Moreland Colorado Springs Plank Tock Johnny Avon Iavel Colorado Springs Cab Gus Deelstan Dalles Or & Man Ben Morefend

Helen Hicks Plays Great Round Amid Turbulent Golf Match

Helen Hicks shot a strong round to 72 amid a chaotic round with errant shots and uncertain calls. The event featured competitors near the course record while Frank Graven and Weld family officials oversaw play under New York state championship conditions.

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Aiken Knights Rally With Bostwick Dooms Cecil Smiths Team

New York July 13 17 The Aiken Knights captured the National Junior Polo Championship opener defeating Hostyn led Cecil Smith. Bostwick and Fell scored seven of Aiken s goals while Pell Smith Lynlyn and Williams contributed. In other first round action Hitchcock Sands Point and Rathborne Ramblers met Balding s Warrnaby and Knox s OtfordNorford Oak.

New York Stewart B. Iglebaris Aiken Knights Sple Males Dunbar G. A Pete Bostwick J. M Fell Hostyn Cecil Smith Westbury Bostwicks Aiken Galing la Pell Smith Roslyn Tree Rute Williams

Lettermen Split With Taft Tigers In Doubleheader

Taft Tigers win 2 to 1 in the opener as Alamo Multigraph Lettermen face tough pitching from Pena and Lynury. In the nightcap Multigraphers prevail 10 to 2 with Godwin pitching well and Klapu Rendon leading Lettermen hitters.

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Top-Ranking Stars Missing P G A Title Event

New York July 1 four top names will miss the Peciniansana Golfers Association championship in Milwaukee with Europe keeping stars away and Gene Sarazen Craig Wood and others arriving from England hinting at delays. Wood plans August for easy qualifying. Leary Nabholz notes three spots available in the Texas region with a Dallas venue set for regional qualifiers.

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Beaumonters Double Bill Promises Long Trip South

July 18 reports plans for a two game Beaumont San Antonio baseball trip with a long travel schedule to Dallas. The Beaumont team faces attendance issues and hopes a bargain will entice fans. In Tuesday’s game San Antonio beat Beaumont 2 0 as Judge Len vis pitched well and Parker Hughes Purdy and Pasek produced key hits. Crossley stood out for San Antonio while Parker and Walters contributed for the Missions. Beaumont may add Jerry Abberblock from Toronto for Wednesday’s double header.

Lyin Gill Beats Mutt Fens Ace Lenviz San Antonio Egsers Schule Lester White Gullon Parker Hughes Purdy Pasek Nughes Arjma Walters Clit Bejmna Tangy Gingle Heath White Bejma Stu Ofc Goat

McDiarmid Faces Unseeded Sensation at NC Open

North Carolina tennis open in Asheville sees unseeded Burts Houlware from Jacksonville upset Ed Sutter of New Orleans 9-6 6-3 7-5, while John McDiarmid of Fort Worth and other seeds struggle.

Asheville Burts Houlware Jacksonvile Pla John McDiarmid Fi Worth Texas Boulware Ed Sutter New Orleans Clifford Sutter McDiarmid Bg, Srailth Greenville S.C Lefty" Bryan Chattanooga Hudson Hamm Lauderdale Fle Doe Narr Dallas Reaves Rutledge Aalevalle

Playground Clash Ends in 71 Record Set in Wyoming

In Laramie Wyoming on July 1 a rough baseball game opened a new league season as Grothe Lumber triumphed over Phi Delta. Exhaustion and a five inning limit capped a low scoring affair with Grothe Lumber winning 14 home runs noted by the fading crowd.

Laramie Wyo Grothe Iuinbher Company Phi Delta Cimbermen

Unclear Fight Card Recap With Prominent Names

Fragmented OCR article lists numerous fighters and venues with scattered affiliations across cities like Chicago Toledo Belgrade and Portland. Several bouts mention fighters such as Leanne Mittin Willie Oster Chiengi and Frankie While, with scattered scores and digital-era names, making a coherent results summary difficult.

Vere Neuwa Kid Leanne Mittin Willie Oster Binion Lander Fonelli Chicago Terr Ruane Wad Chak Nick Sirandis Cartin’ Herrera Til Hoar Tex Frankie While Cyavy Day Chiengry Ui Tughia Aten Chlenko Woltran SU Paul Quincy Twas Aiidman Toute Mar Ce Minn Cy Iriel Kennedy Ferenc Call Warley Keteleell Portland Lore

Babe Didrikson Aims To Turn Golf Into Business

Texas star Babe Didrikson, famed Olympian versatile in track and field, is entered for the national women's golf tournament but remains inexperienced. Friends expect she may become a “business woman golfer” after learning the game, while she turns down large exhibition offers to focus on progress and a possible professional path.

Bile Parker Frees Mildred Babe Didrikson Texas Miss Didrikson California Bebe Didrikson Babe Unis Uke George von Elm

Fragmented race results from a crowded meeting event

OCR fragments show multiple runners and cities with times and placings, including Montreal and Baltimore area names. The text lists participants like Nick Titan and Walter Achu, with inconsistent scores and affiliations across cities such as Havana, Birmingham, and Oklahoma.

Eunice Dean Loses In Essex Net Meet

In Manchester Massachusetts the Essex net meet features Eunice Dean eliminated in the quarterfinals after a day of play with several seeds advancing. Bonnie Miller defeats Carmine Ghost of Boron while Carnlin Babcock and Alice Marble win notable matches as Sara Palfrey and Josephine Cruickshank reach quarterfinals.

Eunice Dean Essex Manchester Mass Faves County Club Bonnie Miller Los Angeles Carminee Ghost Borlon Carnlin Josephine Cruickshank Sanka Ana Crit Norma Tatrane New York Sara Palfrey Brooklin Helen Pillne Winnetka Finntee Dean Fork Som Vata Jim Bharp Fadadena

Crom Fighting Bobby Brown in Dallas Bout Leads Card

Grom, 188 pound local battler, meets Bobby Brown of Dallas in a ten round main event at Beethoven hall on Wednesday night. The program features 24 rounds of preliminaries beginning at 130. Other planned bouts include Joe White vs. Junior Cone and four three and four rounders with Etheridge Azarel Murray Martins Delaney Saenz.

Hernandes Johnny Wallace Buddy Etheridge Jimmy Azzaerlin Charley Murray Pancho Martines Babe Delaney Leo Saenz

Pro Wrestling Card Set for Friday in San Antonio Attention

Matchmaker Charlie Wright announced next Friday’s wrestling card at the Coffmanwright open air arena 420 South Alamo. Referee Me O Aike of Dallas, a NWA licensed official, will work one main event with Louis Albert of Fort Sam Houston possibly refereeing the rest. Main bouts include Silent Rabbit vs Sneeze Achu and Pete Brown vs Walter Stratton, two out of three falls. Tickets go on sale Tuesday at the Guiuler hotel stand and 210 West Travis streets. The Light notes the paper’s wide circulation.

Jack Kogul Canada Shimkus Charlie Wright South Alamo Atreet Tefeross Stow San Antonio Me O. Aike Dallas the Nations, Wrestling Association Port Worth Houston Tulsa Oklahoma Aike N. W. A. Licerae Louis Sid Albert Fort Sam Houston Wright Achu Pete Brown Sassler Waller Stratton Chicago Lite Toss of & Com Tikels Tor He Brogesin Guiuler Clear Stand Sig Ab

Bowlers dominate opening matches in summer league

In the Elks Tenpin League second week opener, Low scores surfaced as Herbert Woltta Packers routed Tronan's Decorators while Maurer’s Dentists and Beaumier's Clerks posted strong showings. Individual scores featured Jerr Blad och at 221, with Haaimann and Smokey Smells also posting high marks amid a dense, unnamed field of bowlers across teams and venues.

ELKS Herbert Woltta Packers Tronan Wid Maurer Kalso Beaumier Tronson Bewu

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