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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1933
Page
12
In a Texas League tilt, Holston leads Bundey's with strong play as Dallas defeats Fort Worth 103 to 74. Rain disrupted play earlier, with uneven conditions noted by officials and players.
Fragmentary baseball recap shows Washington 40 and St Louis 10 6 with Bent sun 8 4 and unclear references to clearer and spivadelans. Key names are garbled and no concrete game details or dates are evident.
National League roundup notes limited schedule with only famous teams listed. Scattered results show teams like Cincinnati and others with uncertain scores as games were postponed or not yet played.
The clippings list a slate of baseball games and lineups across the Texas and American leagues. Notable entries mention Fort Worth, Beaumont, Dallas, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Detroit, St Louis, Minneapolis, and Topeka with various batteries and players named in scattered box scores.
Tay Plankamper of San Antonin was sent home by Indiana authorities to recover from an injury at Mit Incal arena. Skialnmn City is mentioned in relation to the incident as part of the context.
Houston Buffs win 6-0 as Elton Walker falters for San Antonio in the first game. Ed Greer secures his thirteenth victory for Houston while Osborn and Heath spark the Missions in limited threats. The teams move on to Galveston then Beaumont for the coming schedule. George Washington ties Texas League hit mark for June 26.
Dallas game box scores show SYGPES and CATS splitting with detailed player at bats errors and runs. Notable names include Norris, Whitney, and Barrett among others, with multiple pitching and batting lines across both teams.
Chicago June 2. George Lou Jr. defeats Frank Parker in the western final 1-6 7-5 6-3 8-2 in a match before a crowd. Bryan Chatta hooga and Bonnie Miller pair win men’s doubles. Catherine Wolf and Richard Ine claim women’s singles with Hela Fulton also noted.
In a dramatic Paris Grand Prix, American entrant Lady Granard, formerly Miss Boniface of New York, swept Shoatha Betsh to claim the prize. The final drive featured Mir cel Bousene’s Thor in a composed finish as the crowd roared at the classic event.
Caddies from city courses start the annual tourney at Brackenridge Park with a large qualifying field. Notables include defending champion P. F. Flores and contenders Jesse Peres John Petry Ralph Neaves Leonard Aycock Louis Gerhardt. Match play runs Tuesday through Friday with morning rounds to keep course duties active.
Davis of Oklahoma, 6-1 6-1 over Fred Royer of Dallas to win the Valley men’s singles title. George Hall, a 16 year old from El Paso, captured the junior crown with a comeback victory over Willan Kiley of Kansas City, 2-6 7-9 10-8 6-3. The Nat brothers won the junior doubles title with Jimmie Hereford in a late match, completing the event.
Amateurs will box Monday night at 3020 Poplar in the Weet End. seven matches are planned with prizes donated by local merchants. Frank Tyrjo will referee the bouts, with C Ramos in charge. Events are expected to draw community involvement and provide entertainment for residents.
Johnny Seymour leads the Pacific coast champ again as seven local speedway meets yield 24 firsts 3 seconds and 20 thirds. Ron Murray 097 and Ray Pursley 95 follow, with Don Suwitk Tim William Grady Sexton and others earning points as 28 riders compete. A new service and upcoming Haylandaly oval race next Thursday night are announced.
Fort Worth June 46 TNS A field of the state's top feminine players competes in an invitational golf event with Adela Goreayea Rivercrest champion and Peggy Chandler Dallas among favorites. Qualifying rounds begin today as drivers and skiers showcase at Lake Sunday afternoon.
Randolph Field report shows Randolph Ramblers defeating Lavernia twice 21-4 and 1-4 in a Sundry table header in an injured, costly sequence. Jolvum Collins and Wo. 7 Witler suffered arm injuries, slinged for weeks. Randgion faces Eagle Pass next Sunday with several players nursing injuries and unclear lineups.
Memphis, Tennessee, June 20. The Southern association pennant race restarts Tuesday after eight clubs vote to split the season. The Smokies vs Bareons game at Sirpingham officially closes the first half. The second half begins tomorrow with a five game playoff possible if Memphis wins three.
New York report states former world featherweight champ Fidel Ta Baty underwent a medical procedure to improve his eyesight. The operation, performed by Gr. Jann Wheelw, reportedly corrected the eye ailment and left LaBarba in good spirits and recovering well, according to AP.
Louisville club manager Betzel suspended indefinitely by AA president Hickey after scuffle at a game with Umpire Eddie McLoughlin. Spectators hurled objects during the Towville Tadlanawalts clash yesterday, prompting the action.
New York reports Sharkey and Carnera headlines as betting odds swing. Sharkey’s stamina and mental state under scrutiny after long day at the wheel from Orangeburg to Boston. Carnera trains in New Jersey with final sparring rounds setting stage for the anticipated bout.
Cleveland sprint star Jesse Owens backs away from the planned world’s fastest woman contest with Ralph McLenis at Macquette University. Coach Clairias Riley of the negra tract says the proposed event for Chicago would strain the young Cleveland athlete.
Lonnie Warneke stormed the Cubs clubhouse after a tough loss in Boston, smashing a bat and drawing fines from the Braves. The Arkansas pitcher, known for last season’s 22 wins, has dropped seven games in a row this year with a string of lopsided scores.
United States players led by Vines win early rounds at Wimbledon England with decisive sets. Burwell Oxford alumnus and Blades star Suller advance as competition tightens. Other Americans and British veterans push toward second round as Surtees and Pergy pace the field.
LUANO Texas June 26 The Fredericksburg and Llano clubs finished the first Baptist league playing season tied for first place Llano defeated Mason 3 to 0 Fredericksburg beat Junction 20 to 2 Brady and San Saba split a doubleheader Brady winning 4 1 and San Saba 4 to 3
Amateur ball notes list Concepcion park and other fields reserved for Sunday games with Spanish American league teams and the Mendiola Barbers. The Lockwood Eagles seek out-of-town games next Sunday, favor Pleasancer Lavernia and New Braunfels, contact A J Neal at 1715 North Olive. Also mentions Floresville trip, local oilers, and various players with scattered results and standings.
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