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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1933

Page

2

Battle of the year set as airmen clash with utilities Sunday

In a major league style showdown the Air Depot and Public Service Utilities meet in a three game series on Sunday at 2 PM on Public Service field to decide the half season honors. Utilities seek their third straight win while Air Depot aims to rebound after a split season.

Sik Air Depot Club TOR Clut Red Cornwall Duck Harn Air Depot Star Alexander Air Depot Carter Public Seading Bating and Firiding Leartsé H. Fikes B. Dreach Public Service Air Dept Gort Ths HL Fikes Dreech Roy Dixon Phillips Ramires Whitman Weyssceyye Livingston Phery Armstrong Fe Buller Es ----Bernal Thimble Dixon Borkhett Olsen Cornwall Harn Dunsmore Ellis and Meyers Scorer Sahm Rel Cornwell Public Service Wisking Dick Maury Alrsens Ruth Howard Casey Hai Thayer Tven Bernard

Gun Club to Shoot If Weather Allows

San Antonio gun club plans skeet and straight traps at the Olmos range at 3 30 Sunday if the weather permits.

San Antonio

Rain Delays City Amateur Baseball Championship Start

Weather postpones the second round as San Fernando Cardinals and El Fririx Butchers square off in a Sunday opener at Public Service Meld. If conditions clear, the 2:30 p.m. game will proceed with both teams seeking early series advantage.

San Fernando Cardinals Parish el Fririx Butchers Fhamps

Draw Due Tuesday for Wightman Cup Matches

The draw for the women’s international Wightman Cup tennis ties to be played at Forest Hills August 4 and 3 will be made Tuesday. Teams and singles and doubles lineups will be announced, with two singles and one doubles on day one and three singles plus one doubles on day two. England lists Heeler Rames Michel Scriven and Ruthall among others. United States squad includes Wills Moody Jacobs Berrock Cruickshank Marble Palfrey and Van Ryn.

New York Fisvest Hills England Hary Heeler Predw Rames Mra L. R. C. Michel Betty Ruthall Dorothy Reund Margaret Scriven United States Mrz Helen Wills Moody Helen Jacobs Carolll Berrock Josephine Cruickshank Alice Marble Sera Palfrey Jonn van Ryn

Big Babe Ruth Poetry Contest Exciting New York

A lively page features a charity softball event by the Spanish American Girls Flagalong League at Techfield to aid the Mexican Blue Cross. Notable teams include Prospect Hill Coeds, Orquidea Queens, and Joske's Mannequins, with final matchups set for San Pedro park as crowds expect a weekend festival of sport and poetry surrounding Babe Ruth.

Techfield Silempan Mexican Blue Cross Champlails Prospect Hill Caeds Orquides Queens Queens Pileher Loz Pensa Champs Hortense Garcia Orguidea Joske Chaimps Austin Jesse Mannequins San Pedro Park Dibble Sports Dutkneer Flowr Jeague Prospert Hill Co

Miss Palfrey Upsets Champ Helen Jacobs at Seabright

In Seabright on July 2 Miss Sarah Palfrey of Boston defeated California’s Helen Jacobs 6-1 2-6 6-1 to win the Seabright women’s singles championship. The upset came as Palfrey, ranked 12th, outplayed Jacobs in the final stage after two close starts and conserved energy to claim the title. Frank Shields and Frankie Packer won the men’s doubles final 6-3 6-2 6-4 over Sidney B. Wood Jr and Gregory Mangin.

Seabright USI Tenis Sarah Palfrey Boston Helen Jacob California Miss Palseep A. Distincs

Baseball upsets hit New York fans hard

July reports from New York outline surprising baseball results as the Senatees toppled the Yankees 6 to 5, the Braves beat the Giants 4 to 1, and the Phillies edged the Dodgers 6 to 4. Strong line scores highlight a chaotic day in the standings.

New York Senatees Yankees Borton Braves Giants Belaun Phillien Jodanes

Autos in Six Speed Events at Expo Oval Speedway

Speed fans flock to Exposition Speedway Sunday for six auto events starting 4 PM. The program includes ten lap Class A and B races, a five lap Class C, a five lap laser race, a top three fastest car trial match, and a 50 lap final sweepstakes. Notables include Daylas Jost, Henry Mettler, Grady Bexton, Fat Arlen, Jimmy Davis, Fred Ruth, Lee Wick, and DustyRhines.

Exposition Speedway Hoyt Elneh Sanvas Lucky Dey Daylas Jost South Texas Dar Henry Mettler Pittsburgh Grady Bexton Fat Arlen Jimmy Davis Miller Ford Fred Ruth Lee Wick Dusty Rhines Benny Salpe Stolty Faurie

Gar Wood prepares Miss America X for 1930s speed challenge

Detroit July 26 Gar Wood veteran speedboat racer and Harmsworth trophy holder says Miss America X is being rebuilt for a stronger speed run. Hull engines and gear box are reinforced to withstand heavier shocks and increase horsepower to about 7000, aiming to beat Sir Hubert Panes challengers. The boat will be seaworthy and ready in a couple weeks.

Gar Wood Detroit International News Service Today Wood Packard Hubert

Hoffmeister Dominates State Tennis Final in Hot Springs

Louise Hoffmeister of Chicago defeated Reba Kirson of Baltimore 6-1 6-1 to win the Virginia state tennis championship. Hoffmeister then teamed with Kirson to win the doubles title, defeating Coxe of Asheville and Gray of Cincinnati.

Louise Hoffmeister Hot Springs Louise Hofmeister Chicago Reba Kirson Baltimore Vieginia Miss Hofmenster Miss Kirson File Coxe Asheville Nyc Mise Jase—pyre Gray Cincinnati

Meeting at Fairmount St Louis July 28

A Palmount Javey club near Collinevie TH plans a birthday meeting. Message received here today from general manager Baber says the event will be held in September 3 and close OLR.

Fairmount ST Louis Palrmount Javkey Club Collinevie Feltty Jy Clit

Heights Nine Face Kerrville In Mountain League Clash

Alamo Heights Firemen, led by Jon Riley, meet Kerrville Braves in a Sunday tilt at S. M. 7 diamond. The Firemen seek to break a jinx held by Kerrville, who have beaten them three of four meetings this season. Clark Nealon will start for Heights, aiming to cool their ace, Smoke etters, with a sub two run average.

Paul Y Villaret Alamo Heights Jon Riley S. M Diamond Kerrville Braves Theny Joop Braves Harcy Bravewitler Gine Clark Nealon Smash Inv Flex

Bakers Face Rangers With Guards Umpires On Patrol

A quirky midweek ball game features two motor police guarding the plate as umpire attempts a nine inning game at Folu Neld Sun. First pitch is at 4 o clock as the Bakers and Rangers clash led by Walter Boss Klacner and Andy Andrews in a lively, unusual duel.

Bakers Rangers Hichter Bakers F. E. Mueller Rangers Sonny Elam Walter Boss Klacner Andy Andrews Pitoly the Thungers

Park Scraps Goon in Spite of Rain

Stormy conditions fail to deter a rough night as Deckman’s calls spark tempers. In the ring at Roogevall yuck Friday, Mitchell and Warne draw after 15 minutes while Clauss and Walker also settle for a lengthy stalemate. Estes and Barnett fail to stop a close exchange ending in a draw after Wey calls it a tie.

Park Antn Yaar Hi Deckman Roogevall Deckman Atx Granplers Bob Mitchell Lee Warne Rudy Clauss Kid Walker Joe Estes Grelove Barnett Fett Wey Gate

Luling Faces Dallas In Junior Legion Final

South Dallas Cardinals meet Luling in the Tekah American Legion junior baseball championship. Luling advanced by defeating Houston 2 to 1 while Dallas beat San Angelo 12 to 1. The event took place in Dallas with surrounding regional teams competing for the title.

Luling Dallas South Dallas Cardinals Tekan American Legion Houston San Angelo

English Think Highly Of Netter Peg Scriven

Helen H article profiles Peggy Scriven, England tennis ace in the making, praised for nerve under pressure and quick comebacks. She won French women's singles and mixed doubles with Jack Crawford, while noting Wimbledon early round struggles. Scriven credits partner Crawford and her own focus on points to steady play.

Netter Peg Scriven Helen HE New York Margaret Pegay Croft Scriven Mra. L BR. Mitchell Peggy Jack Crawford Australia T Alwys Aseed Crawford Almami

Donzis Trophy Tussle Nears Tighter Championship

Donzis Trophy rivalry tightens as trouble and upsets shuffle the field at Lie Harlandale speedway. Johnny Seymour loses lead to Rural Mark and Pit Pursley, while Arthur Armstrong gains 12 points. With two months remaining, standings show Seymour and Mark tied at 50, Armstrong 40, Pursley 39, Taylor 34, and others vying for the Donals trophy.

Lie Harlandale Motorcvere Speedway Cerlain Johnny Seymour Murry Pao Puraley Arthur Armstrong Alstonne Rural Mark Stayted Mest Fat Pursley V. A. Taylor Red Sanders Ton Smith Leonard Aloza Tony Heyen J. B. Jones Aubrey Davenport Meyer Phillipa Rualy Handley B- Pugrim Walter Webb Richard Buydett Wallar McNeil Skinny Piarce

Texas Cowpunchers Shine at Cheyenne Frontier Days

Report from Cheyenne Wyoming details a Texas crew dominating events at Frontier Days. Jim Massey of Park Wrayth, Amerle of Fock Worth, and Jim Trwin of Vi Taso top rodeo standings while others from Idaho and Canada place well in packing and roping contests.

Texas Cheyenne Wya Jim Massey Park Wrayth Tube Amerle Fock Worth Jim Trwin

Amateur ball action features Missions vs Mendioin Barbers

The Missions Furniture Company nine host Mendioin Barbers Sunday at 1 pm on the Conceptelan Weld field. Other games include Lakeview Derrymen vs Gene Song Cowboys and Navarre Club, with Tobin HII B Missions drawing Leon Valley Sunday.

Missions Furniture Company Mine Will Nattle Mendioin Barbers Ihe Concepelan Weld Lakeview Derrymen Gene Song Cowboys Navarre Club Tobin Hii Wil Leon Valley Tenge Payk Necker, Beker L. Moore Hill Wolfs Schomen Finlo Springer Lavelle Lobin

Dempsey Refuses Worry Over Boxing Suspension

Former heavyweight champion and promoter Jack Dempsey dismissed concern over the National Boxing Association suspension linked to a dispute over an exhibition contract with Babs Hunt in Wichita. He said he had no part in the matter and would not let it disturb him.

Los Angeles Jack Dempsey National Boxing Association Babs Hunt Wichita Kan Decks Dempsey Nes Hunt Ancll Hoffman Max Baer Sevall Hatf- Man Frank Pacrisi Boer TRO Pacenssl Baer Dempsey and Holtman

Racing Chief Scofield New Texas Racing Commission Chair

Austin July 28 Frank Qela of Hillsboro a longtime neighbor of Governor Ferguson and her husband for 20 years was chosen by Governor Ferguson to chair the new Texas Racing Commission. He will establish headquarters and administer the turf rating law effective September 1 with Henry P. Ede wards and J M McDonald as other named members of the commission.

Austin Frank Qela Hillsboro William A. Ferguson Anderegs- Urer da Teagan Sulurfing Ferguson Pew Texas TacIng Commissari Henry P. Edewads Atate Lax McDonald Paricuiture Dutormalseally DIR Vtie

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