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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1933

Page

15

Dempsey to referee San Antonio boxing show

Jack Dempsey, former heavyweight champion, to appear in San Antonio as a referee for a Tuesday night boxing card promoted by Jack Shelton. Dempsey, accompanied by his wife, will receive a 15 percent of receipts and expenses. Beethoven Hall interiors or outdoors to suit weather with 3800 capacity and top ticket price 2.20.

Jack Dewpsey Sworld New York San Antonio Jack Shellan Texas Nexmarth Dempsey Hannah Williamis Shelton Old League Park West Coast Beethoven Hall Shelown Mev

Magnolia Defeats Devine in 13-3 Swing for 16 Hits

Magnolia Financers defeated Devine Raablers 13 to 3 on a sunny afternoon, tallying 16 hits off two Devine pitchers. Sandy Germmer allowed few hits and fanned nine. Morris and Marshal led Magnolia with a double and five singles, while the team racked up multiple runs across innings.

Magnolia Devine Magnolia Financers Devine Raablers Sandy Germmer Morris Marshal Fibanesers Sumer Rhe Omon Germmer Movin Smith, Peabody and Favor

Horse Winooka May Run at Hawthorne

Wiooka, an Australian race horse who won his American debut in a match race Saturday, may appear next at Hawthorne in Chicago. Owners J. A. Mathews and W. A. McDonald announced plans within 10 days. Winooka defeated Huey by a length and a half over five furlongs for a $10 prize at Tanman track Saturday.

Winooka Hawtorne San Francisco Wiooka Hawthorne Track Chicago J. A. Mathews W. A. McDonald Winenka Huey Tansman Track

U S Track Stars Sweep German Meet in Tusseldorf

U S track and field stars dominated a European meet in Tusseldorf on Sunday winning all events. Notable performances included Glenn Cunningham and Otto Peltzer leading a strong American team with multiple distance and sprint specialists.

U. S Tusseldorf Yankee Arhleles Glenn Cunningham Mindie Sim Brat Ty Otto Peltzer Ralph Melille Dash Slag Johny Morris George Spilz Tad Tyan Pucual

Playground Ball Rehearsal Dazzles At Local Park Event

A chaotic reading of an OCR fragment hints at a district playground event with mentions of parks and a detour. Community watchers note a Monday evening gathering near a city venue with performances and a listed schedule. Local officials appear in the garbled text, describing activities and a planned program at a recreation area.

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Greatest Boast By Les Conklin Stirs Baseball Talk

New York July 31. Joe Sugden boosted Jerome Dean as the greatest pitcher of all time after Dean struck out 17 Cubs, a modern record, while helping a Cardinals win and aiding his catcher Jimmy Wilson to set a new modern record of 168 putouts. The action featured multiple games with shifting standings and notable performances by Hank Deberry, Ben Cantwell, Russ Van Atta, and Mule Haas, as scoring and rallies shaped the pennant race.

Les Conklin New York Joe Sugdin St. Louis Avent Jerome Diezy Yeaker Dean Sugden Cubs Matherson Waddell Nap Rucker Frank Hohn Charley Sweeney Matt Jimmy Wilson Hank Deberry Brooklyn Wison Dets Chicago Pittsburgh Giants Stillcinnati Ben Canlavell Braves Hal Schumacher Whitney Randy Moore Gtt Ryan Phuyt Rhem Phils Ray Benge J. Jonak Rhon Washington Yankees Nuts Russ van Atla Senators White Sox Hershy Browns Mule Haas Behnd al Shaimons Henlal Ike You ‘Wank

Weekend Sports Ma Brief

Tennis results highlight a France England Dayis cup win for Peery Conquers Mer iin and other matches. Sailors, yachts and horse racing dominate weekend action with notable upsets, doubles wins, and key finishes across venues from East Hampton to Westfield and Virginia to Chicago.

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Western Golf Winner Ack We Ethan Four Chicago Star

A fragmented item notes a Western golf winner and references a Chicago star figure with uncertain naming. The readable bits indicate a competition result and a notable player, but details are incomplete.

Westland Captures Western Amateur Golf Championship

Leon Western Westland defeated Rodney Bliss 3 and 2 to win the Western Amateur title in Memphis. Westland, a La Salle broker and Walker Cup veteran, used eight years of experience to outplay Bliss and claim his first major championship. Bliss had several chances early but struggled with putts as Westland pressed the lead throughout the match.

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Yesterday's Stars recap across league action

Dizzy Dean led the Cardinals to a win over the Cubs fanning 17 for a new major league record. Muln Hass and Pinkey Whitney stood out for Chicago and Atlanta driving runs while John Stone and Flint Rhem contributed solid efforts. Lou Gehrig and Johnny Hodapp delivered key hits as Pirates and Red Sox power surged in late games.

Mecoa Dizzy Dean Cardinals Cubs Bony Pit Pirates Reds Johnny Hodapp Red Sox Ath- Taller

Triple tie for first at horseshoe meet in Chicago

On the final day of the World Horseshoe Championship at the Century of Progress in Chicago three players share the lead with 14 wins and 2 losses. Theodore Allen of Alhambra California Blair Nunemaker of East Cleveland Ohio and C C Davis of Kansas City Missouri all tally the same record.

Chicago Theodore Allen Alhambra Calif Blair Nunemaker East Cleveland C. C. Davis Kanisne City

Player Limits May Go in Baseball New Deal

Ty Davis reports from New York on potential major changes in baseball rules. The piece notes discussions of a ten ball emergency measure, pitcher workload concerns, and the National and American leagues considering pace and pitching adjustments to manage crowding and attendance.

Ty Davis CNS Gale Wistlailhang Seonba Te Bale Nitty Sinen Tess Worl Winton Jim Walsh Fant Romeo Phas National League Washington Aimee Rome Green Rocer

Wendland Fires 78 In Portland Public Links Round

Texan Lannie Wendland shot 78 in round at East Portland as national public links championship opens. He teamed with Charlie Wilson of Honolulu to win 2 and 1 in foursomes. Portland field includes 169 players from across the United States and Hawaii, with favorites like Robert Miller, Albert Campbell, Charles Ferrera and Charles Wilson among the top entries.

Lannie Wendland Sra Atelonio Texas Municipal Gall Againstlenry Bathlustle Lin Gooddard Altadena Calif Texan Wilson Jost Wendland Portland Ove United States Hawaii Cour Eastmoreland Robert L. Miller Jacksonville Pla Albert Beatty Campbell Beattie Parisic Northwest Charles Ferrera Charles Wilson Honolutt Star

International Tennis Finals at Maidstone Invitation

International singles final set after Bi Nuthall defeated Virginia Rice 6 3 6 3 to reach the championship round. Semifinals feature Mrs Marjorie Gladman Van Ryn versus Alice Marble and Miss Healey versus Miss Heeley with multiple British and American duos advancing in doubles, highlighting a strong Anglo American field.

East Hampton Bi Nuthall Virginia Rice Baston N. J Alice Marble San Francisco van Ryn Mary Heeley Markle Fannd Cruickshank Af Lng Amiele Ecsier Minster States Telon Wills Moony Miss Marble Woody Mi Rice Marjorie Sachs Bos Miss Nathan Miss Healey LR. C. Michell Reds

Mason Leads Hill Country Race With 7 2 Win

In Hill Country Baseball action Mason took the lead as USANG Texas, led by Marcoux, defeated Brady 7 to 2 on Sunday. Eden beat Liano 3 to 1 while Richland Springs edged San Soba 5 to 3. Liano and San Siba traded near second base.

Mason Usang Texas N— Marcoux Brady Sunday Eden Liano Richland Springs San Soba San Siba Tio

Quinn Sells His Farm Outfit Too

Reading owner Pudulyab-My-Jy Tobeth Quinn of the New York Pennsylvani a league Waschall franchise announces sale of the outfit. Reston Red Box owners Tom Yawkeey and Sdelia Collins are named in connection with the deal.

Quinn Reading Pudulyab Jy Tobeth Quinn Waschall Gale Tom Yawkeey Sdelia Collins Reston Red Box

Tarez Fans 1. Laredo Baseball Win Streak Continues

Laredo's power hitters kept up their winning spree Sunday, defeating the De Alo Lyrics in two games, 9-0 and 2-0. Che-Qhe Perez, local pitcher, struck out 11 batters in the first game before leaving for Henderson, where he will live.

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English win Davis Cup in three days of tense play

England defeated France 3 matches to 2 on Roeland Givey stadium courts to claim the Davis Cup for the first time since 1916. Frederick Perry led Britain with a four set win over Andre Merlin while Henri Cochet battled Henry Wilfred Chimny Austin in a five set comeback to keep France in contention.

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Grimes Released by Chicago Cubs in Unconditional Move

Burleigh Grimes, longtime spitball pitcher with six National League clubs since 2015, was released unconditionally by the Chicago Cubs. Labeled a ten year veteran, Grimes can sign with any team seeking his services.

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Syracuse editor dies in traffic collision near Syracuse

George D. Ahearn, 34, assistant sports editor of the Syracuse Post Standard, was killed Sunday when thrown from his bicycle after a collision near Syracuse. He authored The Huddle column for the paper.

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