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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1932

Page

26

Divers to Represent U S In Olympic Dive T

Ewin A. Smith of the Los Angeles Athletic Club Richard Deemer of the University of Michigan and Mickey Riley of the Los Angeles Athletic Club will represent the United States in the Olympic three meter springboard event. Degemer led the field after two compulsory dives but Bonith surged ahead with optional dives. The L A A C water polo team also earned a berth in Olympic contests defeating the Wients A. C. in a final match of the preliminary tourney.

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Pirates Rout Shaky Opponents In Long Baseball Card

A fragment shows Pirates and Phillies games with mixed results. Mentions Benérics, CrabbTree, Hendrick, Lindfér, and Carval with various runs and pitchers. Also notes Giants taking two from Boston and a 14 inning 3 to 2 win.

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Historic boxing gong linked to Fitzsimmons era salvaged from blaze

The iron gong that announced Bob Fitzsimmons as world champion after defeating James Corbett in 1887 at Carsin City Nevada was salvaged from a fire at League Park. Promoter Jack Shelton preserved it, noting it bears signatures from Gulliver Corbett and Fitzsimmons, though fire heat damaged the engravings.

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Harvard Abandons 150-Pound Football Team

Harvard University officials announce the termination of the 150 pound football squad after a two year experiment. The decision follows concerns over competition and safety among lighter weight players.

Harvard Cambridge Mans Hattard University

State Tennis Meet Set for Fort Worth August 19 20

The Texas Amateur Athletic Federation announces the annual state tennis meet to be held in Fort Worth August 19 and 20. Drawings are August 18 at the Fort Worth recreation department office. Entries must reach Fort Worth by August 15. BR C Oliver of Wasco chairs the tennis committee. Each city may enter one singles player and one doubles team per class. players may not enter more than one class. Tallies determine champions with trophies awarded for each class. Mary Law of Tae Light's Rental Ex-Port Crockett offers help with housing.

Texas Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Fort Worth Recreation Department BR. C. Oliver Wasco

Cyclone Fox Targeting Gouger Lindsey Friday

Local wrestling match flashpoint as Cyclone Fox aims to settle Friday night dispute with Gouger Lindsey at Taiph Rammonds Exposition arena. Promoter and crowd chaos described with intense rough combat and no time limit.

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Yankees Gain With Double Sox Victory

The Red Sox challenged the Yankees in a marathon doubleheader losing 4 2 in 18 innings and 4 2 in nine innings. Hoy Johnson homered for Boston while Gehrig and Lazzeri drove key hits for New York as Cy Moore and others faltered late.

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Weltens Faces Tough Sunday Test in City Tennis Tourney

Bertram Weltens, undefeated city muny tennis champion, arrives to play in the annual tourney and meets Billy Byrd in a second round men’s singles clash Sunday. Results show first round wins and upcoming rounds across singles and doubles with noted upsets and pairings.

Bertram Weltens Billy Byrd Jefferson High School Westens John Brrubach Oli Cranmrobell Rilby Culpepper Lawrence Kramer Harold Felks Weltens Dilly Byrd Ray Feder W. & Fitch University of Texas Frost Carvel Desse ' Pfeiffer Harvin Gwin W. A. Folks James Mases John H. Wood Jefferson High Star T. M. Crown Walter Hagan Bill Devine Roy Pader Lieutenant Cole W. R K. Fitch A. T. Falks Bill Braden Jesse Pfeiffer Joe Kauffman Gene Sedgwick Walter Falks Colesant James Mores Seafort French Gartton Pease Gilmore Gwin James Langham Walter Walthall Jr James Chal L.eb Sellens Gordon Pease

Infantry Doughboys Lead Tight Army Baseball Standings

In the Army Baseball League the Twenty third Infantry Doughboys remain near the top, with the Artillery Brigade and Randolph Field Pliers close behind. Calssons and Kelly Field games loom as the Doughboys face a tougher slate, while individual batting leaders see Sims surge to the top and Zip Myler slip back.

Stannings - Woo Pat Sard Infantry Randolph Fiela Kelly Pield Ato Ninth Infantry Atatlon Hospital Army Baseball League Twenty-third Infantry Artilery Brigade Calssons Doughboys Wey Randolph ‘Field Kelly Field Artillery Brigade Randolph Field Ostssons Leagus Dougboys AB. R. H. Pet. Las Hosptt Johnson Coates Willams Edwards Sims

Negroes Bill Big Program Dark showdown set for July 26

The Union of Colored Laborers Athletic club promotes a six round main event with Jack Johnston and Earl Richardson and Speed Ball Young vs Gunboat Smith. Cyclone Carl meets Ice Man Holmes in a three fall one hour match. Local fighters Kid Grittin, Big Boy Christian, Batting Chris, Kid Robinson, and Wild Cat Brady appear on the preliminaries. Special seats for colored patrons and officers. promoter George Dilworth hails it as the best colored card in the city.

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Harlandale Nine to Meet Rayn-O-Shyne on Sunday

Harlandale Athletics travel to face Rayn-O-Shyne Toppers on Meldoo Pyron road Sunday. Harlandale brings a 10-1 record and a revamped lineup while Rayn-O-Shyne sits around .500. Key players listed include Ed Howe, Only and Bol ser for Athletica.

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Florida football ticket prices reduced for 1932 season

Gainesville July 2 Admission prices to all 1932 Florida Gators football games here have been reduced. Edgar Jones director of athletics announced top prices of 2.50 for the three major games with other seats priced from 80 cents to 1.00 depending on seat type.

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Miller Wins Public Links Colt Title In Public Golf

Robert Lee Miller of Jacksonville Florida defeated Pete Miller of Chicago to win the Public Links Colt championship of the United States in Louisville. Miller built a decisive lead with five straight winning holes, then held on as Miller from Chicago narrowed the gap late. The victory earned the James Standish Jr cup emblematic of individual supremacy among Public Links golfers.

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Randolph Men Edge Crockett in Close Field Battle

Randolph defeated Crockett 5 to 3 on the home field Saturday afternoon, overcoming deficits twice to secure a third straight win. Key moments included a two-run sixth inning rally and standout hitting from Randolph and Crockett players, with detailed line scores and field play noted.

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Scrib es Play in Sweepstakes at Murray Brooks Course

Journalists gather for the weekly sweepstake golf event at Murray Brooks municipal layout. Al Alburger, last winner, defends his title with handicap 1 to fall back on. others including Louie Hathaway Ward Buttis Jack O'Brien and many more compete. Entry fees must be paid in advance.

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