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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1932

Page

15

Indians Pull Closer To Lead In Trials Of Season

By Hugh Fullerton Jr Indians improve on road tour as intersectional games wind down. Cleveland trails by 9.5 games but gains ground after 14 wins against 4 losses on trip. Yankees Athletics Cubs and Giants posts noted as top teams, with key performances from Mel Harder Johnny Allen and Chuck Klein.

Hugh Fullerton Ren Sparta Cleveland Indians Philadelphia Athletics Indians Ryala Cleveland New York Yankee Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs Red Men Boston Red Sox Mel Harder New York Yankers Athletcsa Jothnny Allen Yanks Chicago iWox Athletics St. Louis Browns Browns Mickey Cochrane Jimmie Foxx Washington Detroit Senators Chuck Klein Seton Eddie Holley Boston Braves Pittsburgh New York Giants Boston Burleigh Grimes Southpew Carl Hubbell Woody English Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Jf Ramea

Bird Dog Men Elect Officers At First Annual Meeting

Election of officers for the coming year will be the main feature before a meeting of the San Antonio Bird Dog association Thursday night at 8 o'clock in the assembly rooms of the chamber of commerce in the Aztec building. All bird dog fanciers in the city are invited as the group plans a new page in hunting dog and game conservation history.

San Antonio Bird Log Association Chamber of Commerce Aztec

Giant of Nova Scotia and Cape Breton Giant tale

Historian style notice recounts Angus McAakill born 1826 in Lewis Hebrides later moving to Cape Breton Nova Scotia. Describes extraordinary height of 7 ft 9 in chest 6 ft 2 in. weights over 60 pounds. exhibited in US and Europe as Cape Breton Giant and reportedly carried a 2700 pound ship anchor. Also explains coffee percolation and decotion terms. Tomorrow feature promises a cartoon and a Believe It or Not item with a novatope reply offer.

Nova Scotia Angus McAakill Lewis Hebrides Great Britain Cape Breton Nova Scotts America Europe Brent Wale United States

Kid McCoy Leaves Prison for Ford Factory Job

Kid McCoy Norman Selby to report to Ford Motor Company Detroit plant as physical instructor after parole. The former middleweight champion, 49, arrived from San Quentin last night with two Los Angeles sisters to complete parole papers in San Francisco. He was imprisoned for the slaying of his reputed sweetheart Mrs Theresa Mars and has eight marriages and divorces on record.

San Quentin Kid McCoy Ed Whyte San Francisco Los Angeles Detroit Mich Hutcy H. Bennett Ford Motor Car Service Department Navy McCoy Norman Selby Theresa Mars

Baseball Commissioner Landis Okays Tuckey Fine and Dickey Suspension

Landis today approved no suspension for William Tuckey of the New York Yankees and upheld a $1600 fine for breaking Carl Reynolds jaw. Dickey attacked the Washington outfielder on July 4 amid a pivotal Inter score, breaking his lower jaw in two places. Will Harridge and league directors supported the fine and suspension at Cleveland. Landis also recalled Johnny Power for the Chicago White Sox recall controversy and approved Kor J Adams of the Lews Cardinals for voluntary retirement.

Chiqagguly Baseball Kenesaw M. Landis William bin) Tuckey New York Carl Reynolds Dickey Washington Inter Will Harridge American League Cleveland Landis Chicago White Sox

Primo Garnera Bounces Jack Grass In Seventh Round

Primo Garnera Italian heavyweight from Newmouth wins second knockout over Jack Grass of Philadelphia. The bout ends in the seventh round before 10,000 at New York arena after Grass slips into a prolonged count and cannot continue. Two years earlier Garnera defeated Grass in Chicago in four rounds.

New York Jly Primio Garnera Wenmouth Jain Jack Grass Philadelphia Italy Cross Ramey Chicago Primo Grose

Champs Upset In Olympic Fights In San Francisco Trials

In San Francisco July 21 prospective Olympic boxing team narrowed to eight after stormy preliminaries. Notable upsets included Flynn of New Orleans losing to Ray Bohannon U S Navy in the 160 pound class. Carter of New York and Wertheimer of Syracuse were defeated, while Holman Williams beat Carter in a first class lesson. Several A A U and intercollegiate champions won first rounds as the program entered its final nights with key bouts and byes advancing contenders.

Ban Francisco America Dennis Flynn New Orleans Richard Carter New York A.B. Wertheimer Buffalo N. Y Flynn A. A. U7 Ray Bohannon U. S. Navy Carer Cha Wertheimer Syracuse University Fred Lynch Multnomah A. C. Portland Ore Lynch Nat Bor Fall Hiver Mass Edward Whittle Hawaii Bob Goldstein Washington, D. C University’ of Virginia Hoyt Joney Burbank Calif Fred Caserlo Chicago Homer Branks San Francisco Fred Feary Stockton Caserlo Fred Waldmeyer Richmond Brandis Anthony Balash Auburn N. C Feary Gene Garner San Pedro Fenton Gentry Chattanooga University of Virginia W. R. Hechlee East Lake City Loula Saliea Brooklyn Peter D'Alesandro Washington Jimmy Martin David Stodp Altoona Edward Flynn Ehampion al Lewis Washington, Pa Doyles Hill Ile

Alamo Wins Opener in Bank League 5-4

Alamo National edged Commerce 5 to 4 in a hard fought Bank League opener on Wednesday. Bankston relieved Means after Lisa were out, and in the seventh Alamo tied the game, then scored the winning run in the eighth on B Gerner's single.

Alamo Frost Federal Reserve Eaglefield Alamo National Commerce Bankston Lisa Hase Alx Danie Shanaa

Too Much Money for Boston Club

Boston July 21. Win Held A Schuster 26 year old millionaire son of Walter E Schuster of East Douglas says 1 200 000 is too much for the Red Sox He noted reports of a purchase group are true but the price is ridiculous President Bob Quinn denies any sale talks and claims he knows nothing about Schuster's intentions

Boston Boston Red Sox A. Schuster Walter E. Schuster East Douglas Brown University Pele Ruth Fenway Park Bob Quinn Red Sox Sehnster

Equipoise to Carry 134 Pound Burden in Arlington Handicap

Chicago July 21 Equi poise will accept a 134 pound burden in the Arlington Handicap Saturday. The Pennant sired star aims for a eighth straight victory and a share of the roughly 28800 dollar purse. Whitney plans more stakes including Hawthorne events with St Briseau nominated for two 25000 added handicaps. Sonny Workman rides Equipoise and defends his money-winning title bid.

Chicago Pen Nant Beg Fred Hopkins Equipoise Whitney Helen Hay Whitney St. Bri- Seau Sonny" Workman Arlington Rail Birds

Rule Drafted for Norm Question Over Nurmi Suspension

Los Angeles July 21 A report from the International Amateur Athletic Federation notes a proposed by law to suspend any member or athlete violating amateur status. Finland threatens to withdraw its team if Paavo Nurmi is barred from the 1932 Olympics. The issue centers on authority split between the federation and national bodies with several nations filing complaints to president Sigfrid Edström.

Los Angeles Amateur Athletic Federation Paavo Nurtm Federation Finland Juri Lion Sigfrid Edstrom Sweden Norman Finnish Amateur Athletic Federation Jy Theiys Nurmi Germany France Italy Poland Edstrom

Steers Sign Catcher Nachand Amid Roster Talk

Dallas manager Tapp Morse announced the signing of Clarence Nachand a sturdy hard hitting catcher from Tours ville of the American Association. Nachand joins the Steers as an option and Morse said no lineup changes are planned at this time.

Steers Nachand Dallas Tapp Morse Clarence Nachand Toursville Morse

Lulacse Practice For Del Rio Game

The San Antonio Lulacs will practice at Polo Field No 3 Friday afternoon from 4 30 to 7 30 in preparation for their tattle with the Del Rio Lulacs Sunday at Del Rio. The Del Rio nine has defeated all visiting teams from San Antonio this season.

del Rio San Antonio

Oklahoma City Sets Ball Park Ticket Reductions

Oklahoma City officials announced lower admission prices at the Western League park to avoid federal tax. Prices drop to six to cents for weekday games while Friday and holiday rates stay at zero cents, with Sunday unchanged.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma City Indians E. J. Humphries Joral Club Inday

Bell Mangin Play for Crescent Trophy in New York

Berkeley Bell and Gregory Mangin, two seasoned players, pair in Crescent Athletic Club doubles as a first leg on the Crescent trophy opens. Singles progress sees no upsets to quarterfinals with Bryan Grant defaulting due to a knee. Tigers win again as Bridges’ team defeats Austin Street Athletics 7-1 at Lions Field.

Huntington INS Berkeley Bell Wiley Litle Texan New York Gregory Mangin Jerseytte Crescent Athletic Hamilton Club Sfternigon Whliteield Crescent Bryan Grant Eugene E. McCauliit Vicory Chit Sutter Fritz Mercur Gill Hall Joe Coughlin Stafford Junior Coen Elbert Lewis Los Angeles Tigers Bridges Mple Saeks Collins Gardens Tigers Austin Street Athletics Lions ‘Field

Goodrich Cavalier Tire Sale Promises Savings

For every old tire, regardless of make or condition, customers may save from 3.25 to 12.60 dollars on a set of new guaranteed Goodrich Tires when purchasing during this sale.

Goodrich Cavalier Goodrich

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