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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1932
Page
7
The text describes a tight race in a Lone Star league standings with Benauiont Exporters leading, followed by Ui tamer and Honsinn Ratinnes, within six games of first place. The writer notes a near-record tense finish and implications for teams hoping a split season could work.
Babe Didrikson, famed athlete with world records in discus and hurdles, returned to her old job in Dallas today. She plans to enter multiple events at the upcoming national women’s meet in Chicago and the Olympic trials, aiming to extend her legendary versatility across track, baseball, basketball, swimming, golf, tennis, and boxing.
In a tight final at Schriever’s home course Brackenridge Park Rogers led early and held a slim edge through the morning. Schriever rallied with birdies on the 10th and 17th holes to clinch the match and win the 36 hole championship by a margin of 5 and 4. Schriever posted a 69 to secure the victory as Rogers faded in a rain storm.
Butter Krust defeats Alamo Heights 9 to 2 as pitcher for Butter Krust dominates with seven hits allowed and RAMC’s long running catch by Funk. Ample crowd watches the contest with barbecue afterward. local teams and figures named in the scoreline.
A fragmented report notes Akeys Garage and Elmendorf teams in a Sunday baseball outing. Mentions Len Fimenorf and Ammnavl’s javelin events, with heavy tapes and hitters near the action. Provides few clear details beyond sparse club names and partial results.
In Charlotte Texas on June 14, the James Bikes of Ban Antonio edged Moses Dixon and the Charlotte Cubs 4 to 1. Bill Exzell hit a two run homer for the Bikes while pitcher Iron-man Exzell held the Cubs to five hits and 12 strikeouts in a strong complete game. Savage led the Bikes with a sharp effort and outfield plays helped secure the win.
Friedrich Giants defeated St Hedwig 10 to 4 at St Hedwig on Sunday. Giants used ten hiles and strong hitting to power past opponent as Lindbergh Park hosts Wednesday and Friday practice. Scorers included Bundey’s son Bly Uedvie and standout performances by players such as Minnie, Maton dren, and Becket amid a string of hits and walks.
The Republican national convention enabled a surprise trip for Bamwuell known as Sad Sam Jones, a Chicago White Sox picker, and Mrs Jones arriving from Woodside Ohio. An alternate delegate for Ohio's Fourteenth District, she declined to name her Chicago lodging, replying she did not know for sure where she would stay.
St Patrick’s team faced the Past Prison in an afternoon game near Buckholdt with Dart and Yeach leading. Antterles, Villa, Moe Mahon, Bary Post Prison and Tomin provided key plays as Gashiils and Dunlap supported in a rough contest.
In an interview at Port Worth Carlton explains his resignation as business manager of athletics at Texas A and M. He says the athletic council requested his resignation after a $35 travel expense dispute, tied to a Houston trip funded by a Houston sporting goods store. He denied dishonesty and pledged to support the college while seeking other work. The Dallas golf championship opens at Lakewood with Mick Rhodes defending and Mrs Dan Ghandler favored after a long qualifying round.
George Lermond, 27, Boston College and West Point alumnus, wins the 3000 meter steeplechase at Travers Island in a national best time of 9 24 5, aided by rain. Leo Sexton and Pat McDonald shine in weight and shot events as Metropolitan A A A meets close. Walter Pritchard loses by 25 yards as Lermond nears Olympic marks.
New York reports Burge o King sustains a serious left foreleg rupture. Out for the year and unlikely to race at Arlington Chicago as trainers weigh withdrawal. The field for the $51,000 American Derby in Chicago on Saturday is likely to expand with potential starters and eliminations to follow.
Longview next for Indians after a split with Fort Worth in a daylight doubleheader. In game one Cox homered and Moore starred as Dallas Fort Worth built early leads but the Indians rallied with Seafield and Fitzgerald key hits. In game two Kowalik, Smith and Krauss drove in runs as Fort Worth rallied before Moores relief and late scoring by Searritt and Loepp sealed the setback.
Puzzling OCR fragment notes a boxing result or bout involving Tribe and Mizona with a 10 to 1 score or point gap. Names Wer Mowalan and Maya appear, with unclear context and number six months. The readable text hints at a sports score or classification, but details are fragmentary.
A fragmentary Texas box score recounts a baseball game with scattered names, pitches, and plays. The readable items include references to players, teams, pitchers, and incomplete scoring notes, capturing a chaotic, OCR-damaged summary of a-specific game events and line scores.
Local item reports Phil Arbuckle to be buried in Genoa with mention of his former Time University football career and connections to Oklahoma and Southwest Conference rivals. Also notes umpire meeting moved to Friday at Gunter hotel due to charity baseball game plus San Antonio Umpires association update.
League standings feature Detroit facing Philadelphia, Chicago hosting Boston, and New York visiting Cleveland. Reports mention Washington and Philadelphia games amid a busy schedule with multiple matchups and outcomes noted across cities.
A garbled National League item lists players and teams with numerous unreadable names and partial phrases. The text includes references to Philadelphia Rostinn Rostinn Rostinn and other unclear terms, making the exact event or outcome indiscernible.
A chaotic ledger of players, teams, and stats from a baseball league shows names like Houston, San Antonio, and Beaumont amid scattered figures for runs, hits, and stolen bases. Key performers include Ram Jeet, Fiveenberg, and Greenberg with varied contributions across clubs.
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