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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1934

Page

2

Plans for 3rd S A racetrack announced in San Antonio

San Antonio plots a third racecourse with a 220 acre site on the Dallas highway No. 66 near Wetmore Road. Kendall Ehman says a May three week spring meet is planned with a $250,000 promoter structure led by R F Nadoiney. Cibolo Jockey Club plans may extend Guadalupe County dates to May 26.

Alamo Downs Cibolo Downs San Antonio Tor Salt Eamen Charles Boelliaume Arried Dallas Highway No. 66 State Racing Commission Alamo Cosas, Inc Culebra Road Bexar County Priday Cibolo Jockey Club James McMahon Amiss New Seguin Highway Guadalupe County Bexaremiity Line The Dales

Beaumont Seeks Longhorn Rival for 19

Beaumont Texas on March 3 announced a plan to secure a Texas Longhorn game against a top rival in 19. The 1983 Texas A and M enderary game played in San Antonio was to be hosted in Beaumont this year. Coach Jack Chevigny and Regent J Gutcher Blark spoke at a banquet announcing the effort.

Beaumont Texas Beaumont Today Texas Longhorn Texas A San Antona Jack Chevigny Longhorn J. Gutcher Blark Uere Ener

Country Club golf match to feature San Antonio council

On the afternoon of March 7 about 80 golfers will participate in a country club team match. Capt. H R Andrews leads the Heds against Capt. BB Bartron and the Blacks with Sterling held at 1339. The trade will select teams and dinner is planned for the losing side.

Country Club San Antonio

Kids Settle High Chair Fiftic Titles

LAME Fla March 1 Pacifists attend twelve sears posed boxing bouts for high chair championships. Wealthy patrons crowded ring side to watch Sailors case each outfit to the lane of a dance orchestra. Tommy Loughran served as judge for one minute bouts. Weight classes include lightweight, featherweight, paperweight and heavyweight. The entrant Gon Willis bragged she could clean house in her claw and is daughter of Mr and Mrs Bieree Willis of New York, relative of Mrs dameth Roosevelt. The new deck at a fashion Blite featured one chair championship.

Lame Fla Sears Tommy Loughran Gonwile Willis Bieree Willis New York Dameth Roosevelt

Believe It or Not by Ripley Capel M4

Mystery text fragment shows a cryptic sports note with names and phrases. The readable items include a caption style reference to Ripley and Capel on an interior page. No clear event, date, or outcome is established in the available lines.

Walking records and distant journeys of James A. Graham

The piece highlights James A. Graham winning a Toronto to New York walk in 7 days 2 hours breaking a record, cites his Rochester to Niagara Falls run in 16 hours 55 minutes, notes his extensive racing involvement, and mentions water supply concerns around a lighthouse maintenance ship near San Francisco.

James A. Graham Toronto-lo-New York Graham Rochester N.Y Niagara Falls Fultaln Los Anzaley Harbor San Francisco San Pedro

Riverside tourney set after Friday golf meet results

Miss Matteson and Joven Mra led a tight Riverside match as San Antonis club members battled in a county women’s golf meet. A Riverside course event is planned for next Friday with 9:30 briefing and 10:00 tee time to follow, as members prepare and league changes are discussed.

Matteson Joven Mra J. Tee Wilson San Antonis Count Club Colst Sas Antonis Women's Golf Association Riverside Pare Tate OR Uury Jimmy Jed Roe Id Kora RW. BL Tencil Beville H. Schoff Ts. GilTithoos Estisaasa Ida Stennemson Kariorin Tone Gresham Aqrs Oand

St Johns Lutheran Stars Defeat Opponents In Narrow Margin

The St Johns Lutheran squad secured a four to nine margin victory as the team aimed for continued success. Nearby drills and practice details featured players Appling and Skea, with prep for upcoming games and training across Lauri standings.

Bonura Firat Sox Pasadeda Calit Missi ST. Jown's Next John Laurel Heights St Inhi ML. Bleger

Runyan Captures Miah Honors at West Coast Open

Paul Runyan, the Plains New York pro, won the West Coast Open in a 62-hole event finishing with 276 strokes. Detroit leader at halfway, Owe, posted 284 after a 72 final round. Wade Macfarlane and Johnny Bernia Silvan also contended with 281 and 283 respectively in a match marked by tough sub par scoring across the field.

Beluata Fis Paul Runyan Plains N.Y Rupyar Secont Petersburg Wade Macfarlane Tuxadoo Johnny Bernita Silvan J Ree Wie Imimy Hine Tim

St Louis Advance Guards On Route In Baseball Tale

A garbled sports note mentions St Louis advance guards en route for a spring league. It references a Bradenton or Pernia place, with players including Bob and Ed Grier, plus Bille Walken and Caven Ghae, all tangled in a torn fragment of a baseball plane incident.

St. Louis Utne Aasebad Squad Pravuloy Famyee Brayere Caven Ghae Anday Bob Ki Ed Grier Pernia Golo

Hicks Hill Final in Women's Golf Championship

Helen Hicks, 1981 national champion, defeats Luelle Rabin to win the women’s title. Opal Hull of Kavess Crymedatisy reaches the final rounds as the field narrows.

Hicks-Hill Miguetine Via Helen Hicks Opal & Hull Kavess Han Fagholde Champir Winsle Irs Hill Luelle Rabin Dea Maines Iowa Thempion

Cochet Beats Tilden in Pro Tennis Clash

Henri Cochet dominates Tilden in a 6-2 6-2 straight-sets victory in the third Franco American professional team series. The win follows Cochet's earlier teammate Franch winning two earlier matches, giving France a 2 1 lead in the series.

Montreal Henri Cocker Brzen Cecinet Tilden Ted Cosher Vietory Flisworth Vines Ivan Californian Une Amer Ame Sas

West Texas League Forming With Morris Notes

Morris outlines plans for a West Texas League with teams in Ballinger Bonita and nearby cities. He expects a May start with a full schedule and aims to raise funds to build facilities as teams prepare for a spring season.

West Texas Morris Ballab Insi Texas Morris Famoung Meir Feams Boinena Veelwalar Ballinger Hel Feague E Sorvening Zomstay Hiang

Schreiner Opens Strong In Tourney Despite Turmoil

Fragmented readable lines show Schreiner beginning its tournament with a win as officials report matches against Tyler and others. Details are garbled but indicate early round robin action and looming games tonight with scores and player names unclear due to OCR errors.

Divorce and Desertion Charge In Los Angeles Case

The Los Angeles case involves LaBarba and Morin with divorce and desertion alleged. A Superior Court judge reportedly set a trial date at APPT 21, 1924, as the former wife, Tabarha, is linked to Willy Deeck and a newspaper clerkman.

LaBarba Los Angeles Morin

Jefferson Mustangs Squad Heads To Regional Tournament

Seventeen players travel from Jefferson for the Region 6 high school basketball event at Bal­t Mar. Captaincy and health updates: Nichols and Cortese recovered enough to play, Cardenas in better shape. Managers Blas Moncao and Ben Horwitz accompany the team led by Coach Harry Hamilton. Athens Hornets advance in another regional playoff, while Crowell and Lamesa win in Crowell regionals.

Thomas Jefferson Mustangs Balt Mar Mustangs Sir Austin McMahan Eagle Pass Temple Jack Nichols Alfred Cardenas Buck Sullivan Carl Dietzel Ed Mitchell Leon Cortese Jack Haymaker Horatio Fernandez Jack Martyn Raul Chupa Ed Bigley Ellen Harmer John Fields Frank Arbuckle Glenn English Buskirk Dewhirst Blas Monaco Ben Horwitz Harry Hamilton Nichols Cortese Cardenas

Fight Results Across Cities Highlight Boxing Night

A chaotic list shows fighters from Milwaukee Cleveland Detroit and beyond scoring wins and knockouts. Notable bouts include Paul fone versus Tas Cleveland and Tammy Ellis versus Arizona with multiple regional matchups across Wisconsin Illinois Michigan and Ontario.

Asgugiaten Pwyy Aubpaukee Frankia Maktaglia Troy Windiper San Paul P Fone Cleveland Cadahe Ogre Wis Kenosha Siler Milwaukee Saginaw Wich Ran Die Creek Malwa Detroit Bobby Leithara Montreal George Annarto Franke Nm Woltram Winnipar U.S Chocolate Ralph Barnett Cansine Jackie Sherman Charlie White Dvilee Rile Gomme Monroe Sin Antonie

College Basketball Roundup From Numerous Colleges

A lengthy and garbled college basketball score roundup lists numerous teams with scattered scores across the nation. Names appear misspelled or jumbled, with inconsistent punctuation and stray fragments, reflecting OCR noise from an old page.

Ice Hockey Schedule and Signings Report

The article outlines hockey schedules with teams like Montreal Detroit and Philadelphia, notes weekend games and league matchups, and reports Otto Miller signing with Brooklyn Dodgers for 1934. It mentions national and American leagues and inner city matchups, with scattered lines on dates and venues.

Southwest Conference Wonders Who's Next

Ray Dallas surveys the 1933 Southwest Conference seasons noting turmoil as multiple head coaches depart or slip from prominence. Texas, Texas A&M, Baylor, SMU, Arkansas, and others loom as possible next to lose their athletic czars amid rumors of coach shuffles and program upheaval.

Brook South Rice Netfeld Meagher Jimny Kitts Varese Arkansas Fred Thomsen Bajor Marley Jennings Jennings Bayley Baylor Wis Bruitts Hockey Koch Meir Southern Methodist Alus Nillton Dallas Ray Morrison Gratdun Sal Ray Fing Southern Methodist Vanderhill Notreé Dame

Schmidt Signs Three-Year Pact With Ohio State Coach

Francis A. Schmidt of Texas Christian University was named head football coach at Ohio State University. The three year contract, pending trustees and president approval, carries an estimated first-year salary around 16000 dollars. Schmidt, a former Texas Christian mentor since 1929, succeeds Sam Willaman who left for Western Reserve.

Ray Dallas Eiher Picmre Francis A. Schmidt Chris‘tiew Ohio State Buckeyes Fremermore Schmidt Raymond Bear") Wolf Jack Meagher Columbus Ohio Texas Christian University Ohio State University Texas Chistian Sam Willaman Western Reserve University Cleveland Behmidt Buckrye Oto State Port Worth Fallenaig Francis A. Schmid Rowch Cuffershe Leo Tuitch) Mayer Jong TCU Ray Foond Bear) Wolf Achundt Buckeys Ai Golurakys Sagt Proteser Diamnid Sehmidt Ohio State Athletics Suntay Pete Wright Wong Benky Winkelman Central High School Lean Waldorf Oklahoma A Moami Mark Saxon Ti Paso School of Minés Henry Frika Greenville High Scho

Southwest Conference season ends with three final games

Arkansas meets Texas A&M, Southern Methodist tests Baylor, and Rice plays Texas in the final weekend. Whitey Baccus shines for Dallas as Arkansas edges Southern Methodist 32 to 35 in a rough, foul-filled game.

Ciel Southern Méthurst Arkansas Rosetteville Ark Texas Aggies Scontell College Station Texas University Longhonny Baylor Rice Houston Brasfield Moody Hank Nowhey Usgulge Illieral Kaneas Foula Boalt Rucker Newby Dat Wat Spaln Bacon Carlor Raess Best Vaniorbsil Ova

Yale carnival marks world record in aquatic event

In the second annual Yale carnival at Payne Whitney pool, 21 year old star from the York Athlete club set a world standard with a 4x50 meter relay win. David Livingstok of Yale trailed as Johnny Wolesmuller's mark stood at 84 seconds. Walter Bavell of Yale also set an American record in the breaststroke, while Par nnell Gailshai of Columbia swam 71 seconds. Palm Beach tourney sees Tammy Gooden defeating MaMuri Gr ina in the semifinals. Atnn A takes a hotel win over Arthur Frown 5 and 4.

Nsw Iraven Conn Yale Eahiatter Payne Whitney York David Livingstok Caplan Johnny Wolesmuller Walter Bavell Parnell Gailshai Columbia Godpwin Goly Palm Beach Pla Uei Tammy Gooden Monroe NOY MaMuri Griina West Paln Frown Fal River Stass

Magnolia and Kelly Reach City Final in Classic Battle

Magnolia downed Randolph Ramblers 40 to 27 as Kelly led Magnolia with 10 points and Crutchfield paced Randolph with 13. In a separate victory Mobiloiilers erased Randolph field Ramblers with strong defense led by Max Collings and Ed Min, setting up a city final and a possible state tourney berth for both teams.

Wes Kelly Magnolis Mobilaileys Bey Rieaday Brackenridge High Serial Kelly Afobilwllers Randginh Feld Ramblers Enddy Dejlas Randolptt Randolieki Mage ‘Nola Mobiloiiers Carmen Jeral Tague Champs Exerlirnt Max Collings Ed Min Ramblers Hill Magnolia Epler Randolph McNal Flanagan Kelly Fick Trianghes Crutchfield Conelin Wheeler Copelin Norcis Luna Pain Kapieen

Kansas Cagers Win Big Six Flag Again

Kansas Jayhawks repeat as Big Six champions by defeating Oklahoma Sooners 39 to 25 in Norman. Guard Flay Bbling led with 12 points, Sooners led early, Jayhawks trailed 6–0 at first but surged to an 18–10 halftime lead and sealed the title under coach Dr. F. Allen. They face Missouri next week, with Missouri likely finishing second.

Kansas Cagers Norman Okla Maret Wn Secuna University of Kansas Jayhawks Sooners University of Oklahoma Flay Jayhawk Theattitel RAM F. ©. Alen Lary

Allison and Stoeffen Reach Bermuda Finals

Two top Americans Wilmer Allison of Austin and Sealor Bloefen of Log Anigetes advance to the Bermuda II championships final rounds. Allison defeats Laird Witt 10-3 6-2 in the semifinals while Stoeffen beats Ned to reach the other final, with doubles to be decided later.

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