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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1932
Page
15
Fragmentary TEXAS LEAGUE standings and game results list numerous misread team names. Fort Worth and Beaumont posted 4 while Undertone numbers show Lyons and Longview in a scattered table with Tyler and San Antonio mentions.
Helen Jacobs defeats Rene Mathieu 8-1 6-1 to reach the women's singles final at Wimbledon. Mary Heeley upset by Mrs. Moody, while Vines faces Crawford in the men’s semifinal as American hopes continue in Philadelphia Davis Cup context.
Fragmented schedule note lists teams Chionze at HE Louie and Beerole at Clavaland with unclear outcomes. Mentions Iachington at Newport and provides garbled team results including Mew Tors 0 and Washinstos 2 with Fatledelon and Bostonds names.
Fragmentary sports snippet shows teams such as New York and St Louis in NL action with unclear standings. Mentions Banton and Putlatelohin with incomplete team names and garbled opponent references, reflecting a rough OCR page from a historical game roundup.
A garbled roster lists pitchers and teams across leagues including Brooklyn Thornton Detroit Cleveland New York Diders and others. It mentions various associations and standings such as Southern Association Pacific Coast League and Eastern League with scattered team names, city references, and partial game notes, all presented in a fragmented OCR-like sweep.
In SPORTLAND Oregon on June 26 Eddie Hogan of Portland defeated Delp of Portland in a gruelling match, Hogan five up at noon and advancing in the Northwest Golf Association event.
The Texas League undergoes upheaval as George Sisler resigns, Walter Morris takes over, and rosters shift in Beaumont Tyler and Houston. New shortstop Ray Morehart and catcher Hugh McMullen join, while Beaumont loses pitcher Buck Marrow and Fort Worth stalls on major shakeups due to injuries.
Elmer Gray known as Bulldog at Abilene Christian College dominated sprints and middle distance events. He lowered the 880 record to 1:53.2 in Chicago prelims, defeated top rival Glen Cunningham, and earned a spot on the U S Olympic team trials. A former high school star, Gray helped ACU’s mile relay to 17 straight victories this season.
In Cleveland on June 25 Parker of Milwaukee dominated early rounds in the Ohio tennis championship. The 18 year old defeated Al Moore of Youngstown 6-0 1-0 and then beat John Virtien of Cleveland 6-0 6-2 advancing with a fast start in the ringless event.
Brevere, driven by Ben White, won the F370 Marren Stake at North Rand Park yesterday opening the Quand Orientz meeting. Owned by W. N. Reynolds of Winslow-Sajem, N. C, Brevere captured the Oneond and Wild heats after a fast start and a bold late surge.
Fort Worth and Beaumont collide in a tough meeting with players including Hughes Marrow and Gribble contributing. The scoreline shows Fort Worth struggling with multiple errors as Houston and Dallas battle nearby in a chaotic box score rife with names and totals.
The Mathis Storrs baseball team will be reorganised at the Mathis market on Broadway at 4 30 Monday night. Players from the former Steer team are invited to try out, with most contacted and some notable exceptions including Jack Smith and William Schmid urged to attend.
The local baseball team plans a midweek practice session at six oclock Thursday after a previously scheduled meeting on Wednesday night. Team officials announce lineup details and a potential scrimmage against a midtown opposition.
Reuben Albaugh of San Antonio qualified for the national intercollegiate golf championship at Hot Springs Virginia with rounds of 79 0 159 and meets Fred Kammer of Princeton in the first match. Texas entrant Sack Timri failed to qualify after a Tuesday round in heavy weather. The field includes 27 of 32 qualifiers from the East and Middle West with Yale Harvard Princeton and others well represented.
Indications at the Western association meeting in Fort Smith show John England, vice president of the Fort Smith Arkansas baseball club, will assume full charge of the orphaned team and return it to Fort Smith to complete the 1932 campaign. He has secured financial aid, officials said, after the resignation of manager Jerry Mallette. Clifton Marr has been leading the club on the road with temporary headquarters at Muskogee Oklahoma.
British light weight Jackie Berg and Kid Chocolate from Cuba agreed to a 15 round bout July 11 in Madison Square Garden. Weigh in at 187 pounds. Berg previously defeated Chocolate in a ten round decision in August 1930.
Local archers hold a practice shoot on Sunday afternoon at San Pedro Park and prepare for an informal American round tourney on July 24. The event features 30 shots at 60 yards 60 Sard a and 30 shots at 40 yards. Fifteen archers attended the practice.
The Empire baseball team extended its lead in the Theater League by winning a third straight game. The Aztec fell as Empire bats, including Reynnolds and Santos, powered a decisive victory. Tuesday, 2011. Batteries listed: Empire-Handley, Reynolds and Santos. Aztec pitchers Gassaway Beyers and Hall.
Philadelphia's Tommy Loughran and Steve Haas, a Penn State alumnus, renew a heavy weight rivalry in a Philadelphia title bout. The pair have traded victories in prior meetings, with Haas holding a recent decision over Loughran as both seek the championship edge tonight.
New York writer rails at Walker Cup selections as unjust. He cites Johnny Goodman of Omaha and Gus Moreland of Dallas as clearly deserving, arguing several strong contenders were overlooked for Brookline matches.
Del Rio Texas June 29. Hav ing Josh Wood returns to his roots in Del Rio High after serving Alpine High. Wood will be athletic coach and now principal, rejoining Wildcats with Anthony as mentor. He is a former Alpine grid standout and Sul Ross alumnus who later taught at McCamey before moving to Del Rio.
Equipoise assigned top weight of 129 pounds for the $50,000 Stars and Stripes at Arlington Park on July 4. Gallant Night, a major rival, carries 124 pounds in a mile and one furlong event. Other weights include Mate 120 Clock Tower 117 White Clover II 116 Pincky Play 113 Sun Meadow 118 and Spanish Play 112. Eighty nominees were training at Arlington today.
Leal Field will be open for any teams to use next Sunday as the Spanish-American base ball league is idle. The San Tex Barbers, acting as managers, seek games and will arrange play on Wednesday and Friday. They meet at 537 W Houston Street Thursday night.
Cincinnati Obie reports Chick Hafey, ace outfielder of the Reds, alive and expects to return to uniform in several days after influenza. He underwent a bland test Monday with results said to be entirely favorable.
Longview announces the Pine Crest Country Club golf tournament set for July 14 to 17 with invites sent to all East Texas Golf Association members. Oren Williams, club professional, says a conference will decide on reviving the organization.
Harlandslé Athletics seek two games on July 3 and 4 at Mission. Gall Fred Daehne recorded a 0-1 score. They won two games Sunday, defeating the Denver Heights Bears and Schlather's White Cats.
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