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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1932

Page

15

Local Club Teases Fans With Ticket Contingent Plan

A club owner proposes a novel funding scheme to boost attendance by pledging two tickets to fans who sign up without membership, promising help if crowds falter. The plan follows issues in minor league finance and mirrors broader pro baseball concerns, with figures like Isbell and Allison noted in a tense mix of sports and event chatter.

National Association of Proonal Baseball Clubs Mk Isbell Hita Wes Homater Club

Nurmi's Olympic status unsettled amid council delay

In Los Angeles on July 28 the fate of Finnish runner Paavo Nurmi hangs on a TA A F council decision after a tainted amateur status inquiry. The IAAF may intervene if the congress approves an by law amendment, enabling suspension. Finland and the United States support Nurmi despite questions over travel expenses.

Los Angeles Paavo Murem Seselana Flan International Amateur Athletic Federation Council Nurmi TA A. F Finland United States Nurml

U S Coaches See Seven Possible Olympic First-Places

American prospects in track and field are outlined as Finland, Great Britain, Japan, Germany and others bring strong teams. World records may fall in 22 of 23 events with Nurmi looming over 10,000 meters and Douda leading a Czechoslovak charge in the discus.

Alan Goued EiNor Los Angeles United States Samuel Finland Great Britain Japan Germany Italy Poland Czechoslovakia Burney U.S. A America George Spitz Pasve Nurmi Velmarinno Hvllo Lauri Virtanen Jan Kusocinski Nurmi Necesary Leon Sexton New York Pranisek Douda Protijce Sexton Emil Hirschfeld Hirrschfeld Amsterdam Ville Forhole

Tilden Shows Temper Again In Tennis Bout

Chicago July 28 Willem Tilden held in the national pro tennis event at South Shore Country Club despite an outburst. He defeated Albert Burke 8-0 6-4 0-7 to reach the semi finals where Kozeluh will face Tilden. Nusslein and Vajuch beat Pare and Wood in doubles as semifinalist pairings form.

Chicago Willem ‘'T Tilden South Shore Country Club Albert Burke Bill Burke Bil Karel Kozeluh Czechoslovakia Emmet Pare Kozeluh Hans Nusslein Germany Bruce Barnes Roman Najuch Nusslein Vajuch Pare Charles Wood New York

Tred Avon's Stock Up After Victory

Tred Avon, carrying 122 pounds for Sylvester W. Labrot of Annapolis, won Arlington park's $10,972 Matron Handicap by a length and a half, clocking 1 37.95 amid a wary stretch drive against Don Amore French Duchess Evening Risque and other rivals. The win made her one of the heaviest winners among fillies, second only to Top Fight.

Don Amore Evening Risque Fig Trick I. Bay Betty Deer

Oklahoma Indians win Denver Fast baseball title in 12 innings

In Denver Oklahoma Holdenville Indians defeated Slopx Canaries 8 to 6 after 12 innings to capture the annual Denver Fast tournament. The field narrowed from 20 teams over nearly two weeks of play. Pip Collins delivered a key single in the late innings as Sioux Falls and other clubs fell short.

Denver Oolo Indians Holdenville Okla Canaries Slopx Palla Pip Collins Brore R.ar Sioux Falls Indang Belterios Bebroeder Dalley Brandon Golling Rand Mallory

Ann's Parish League seeks teams for next Sunday game

Employment of local teams in a parish league invites any squad within 100 miles to join. Call manager K J Rivlin at Woodlawn 3692 W or Yorks to 20K Granado street for details. Games limited to Friday and Saturday afternoons at Abbt, Mary's University Slamond.

Ann'r Ann’s K. J. Rivlin Woodlawn Yorks Granado Stecot The Ely Mary's

Antonio's first 1922 night game draws crowd and win

About 600 fans attended Antonio's 1922 night game amid Tech Held Under system glow as Tease league clubs seek windfall. Hammond said the club will weather the storm and finish the schedule. The home team won 5 to 3, with Jerb Sanders delivering a clutch two-run homer in the eighth after a tense inning.

Homer Rachmond Sen .Antonio Hammond Fort Worth Longview

Medina Lake Water Carnival Promises Thrill on August 7

Medina Lake Toll Road association officials announce a water carnival at Medina Lake harbor Sunday August 7. The event features Burt boat racing trick racing and water skiing with surfboard riding by Henry Traubert Dick Hale Prite Reuter Jr Pauvance Charlotte Reuter and Jerry Burke. A jousting event is a highlight with trophies awarded to winners.

Medina Lake

Randolph Tennis Title Sparks Narrow Semifinal Upsets

Lowney defeats Jones 6-4 0-3 to reach the semifinals while Morrow eliminates Dera, top entrant, leaving Lowney and Morrow to decide the Randolph field on Thursday. the event features seeded players collapsing and a tense late match tone.

Lowney Morrow Randolph Randolph Field Saure Jones Dera

Jack Quinn Wins His Easiest Game

New York reports Brooklyn pitcher Jack Quinn in his 40th season earned his second win in two days over the St. Louis Cardinals. He entered in the ninth with runners on first and second and no outs, faced George Watkins, got a hitless out, and the Dodgers scored the deciding run in their half, giving Quinn the win.

New York Jack Quinn Brooklyn Quinn St. Louis Cardinals Cardinals Babe Phelps George Watkins Dodgers

Weak Catching: Staff? Pooh Says Grace

Baseball wrap recounts Pirates beating the Giants 4 3 and 9 8 in two games aided by timely hits and errors, Indians and Athletics closing in on the Yankees, Finn guides Brooklyn past St Louis, and Joe Mayes dies in Muskogee Oklahoma after a career with Oklahoma Sooners and several clubs. notes various NL and AL results and standings.

Les Conklin Sporle New York INS Pittsburgh Barlace Bucs Cubenstoff Pirates Giants Waite Hoyt Endie Michall Cubs Charley Root Bobby Brown Boston Braves Guy Bush

Allison Named to Play in Davis Cup Singles

Paris July 38 Wilmer Allison of Austin Texas was chosen to aid Illsworth Vines in the singles of the Davis Cup finals opening at Roland Garros Stadium Friday against France. Allison will also team with John Van Ryst in doubles against the French with Vines as the U S captain. The opening singles feature Cochet against Allison with Borotra to follow and Cochet meeting Vines on Sunday.

Faming Wilmer Allison Frank Cochet Paris Borotta and Son Alison van Ryn Overyif Austin Texas Illsworth Vines France Allison Germany Frak X. Shields Bernon Prentice John van Ryst Shields Vines Chief Hope United States Cauro Sean Barotra Henri Cochet Borotra

Texas Box Scores and Baseball Summary Fragments

A fragmented OCR page shows Texas box scores with players like Fuss, Medwicket, Jenkins, and Poel. Batter and pitcher lines include Presnell, Murray, and Holman with notes on hits, runs, stolen bases, and errors across Galveston and Beaumont games.

Taxgview Wotston Leoredene B.H.D Belma Blag Garma Fuss Boeliff Kiomit Medwicket Jenkingtt Badcroft Warlaky Severeld Caressa Dormiter Sami Exrora Badero Cathy Senitrine Bat Ted In Mfedwick Clitt Corey Peel Klatz Budgeo Burme Sweba Yoler Eidera CNL Turmeinta Poel Rodwick Budgro Utolen Ising Curey Jenkins Heusser Bruck Tenaxer Breponell Gristin Jun Ty Presnell Punk Presenell Heissen Nila Galvestun Daudab Abella ABHLU Damunth Governensk Audoyty Kefleys Lelnre Anwinnde McMillene Murray Wonis Galveston Eyres Marehart Garland Burrow Ruga Traumont O Tyler Tiepunvent Brey Newsler Tauby Cunn Huhes Fox Fritz Oreen Candler Rautey Phete Holley Relber Ce Jochym Burnin Wir Tnnings Wyler Seetransnee Beaumont Att Techym Ate Schula Atrack Oith Jochym Schulz Melber Grewnbers Teuby Nerl Flem Silvin Haley Hughes Emmmont x Tyler G Umnirre de- Talo Rober Tm

Big Welcome For One-Man Chinese Team

Liu Chang Chung will arrive at Los Angeles harbor Friday afternoon as China’s one man Olympic team, to a lavish welcome, parade, and celebration. He is set to compete in the 100 200 and 400 meter races, representing about 400 million people.

Los Angeles Liu Chang Chung Los Angeles Harbor China Wilson Lin

Dulling Wins at Iowa City Tennis Opener

The Mississippi Valley tennis tournament opened with seeded players advancing. Dulling from San Antonio and Taylor from Austin won their first rounds easily while Robins of Ames, defending champion, had a bye. Doubles begin today with Stemen and Dulling defeating Chapman and Woods 6-2 6-0.

Owa City Town Dank Teylar Austin Texas George Dulling Antonio Marie Robins Ames Towa Jack Taylor e+ esas Gale Stemen Jows City George Dulinig San Antonio Ansel Champman F. Woods Iowa City

Mendiola Barbers Prep for Sunday Nite Tawks Game

The Mendiola Barbers will practice Thursday afternoon at Competition Field No 2 to ready for a Sunday morning game against the Nite Tawks.

Mendiola Comeepetion Field

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