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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1935
Page
14
Mount Vernon Iowa notes Knox College defeating Cornell College 31 29 Saturday. The Swashers ended the season with a record of victories and defeats.
Central Catholic High School of San Antonio will represent Texas at the National Catholic basketball tournament in Chicago. St Josephs of Abilene declined participation, citing ineligible starting five. Central Catholic's coach Geach Mose Burns said the invite returns to the Buttons, with Abilene’s withdrawal. Simms will seek a ruling from Rev. W. R. Lamb, principal, with a decision expected after a meeting.
Winterborne Pigeon wins Sundays Hillsboro race with Charles H. Wintertorne credited for the home first. The Sar Ahtania Limitet Pigeon Racing club plans the old third series event with a 300 miles distance. Monthly meeting scheduled Thursday in the elU roems.
Strickland, a head coach at Austin High, is recovering in Galveston hospital after a successful emergency procedure. Doctors expect a return to Austin in about a week and plans for a tennis team match against Bal High this weekend.
The East and West Dixie leagues will start the 1995 season on April 24, running about 130 games over 190 days with 16 schedules. The West Dixie plan favors a playoff format while the East Dixie season voted it down.
Mung Sousa, a tall artist from Roya, won the first national amateur billiards title. He defeated Eddie Appleby of New York 360 to 195 in a brilliantly contested match at Maple Channel.
Meinerk of the Southwast Pox board approved basketball officiating as officials and requested to align at Chunk Taylor's plan on Monday night at the Hrarken Ceige High School. The meet has been changed by the Y.
Sir Malcolm Campbell delays attempts at Daytona Beach as rough winds and high water hinder the Bluebird car. Officials and crowds push for better beach conditions while Campbell, determined, vows to try again once the surface is safer and steadier for sustained speeds near 270 miles per hour.
The Army League doubleheader features the Third Infantry vs Field Artillery and Randolph field meets Staft troans at Fort Sam Houston tonight. Weston, Freddy Weston, receives a reassignment as recreation officer in Rastexis district after a months long emphasis on toy duties and COG related tasks. He moves from the Big Siting COG camp to AscimD Nayan duties at bathth headquarters.
MEMPHIS TENN March text reports Paul Dean aims to join Bynderton at Fiz with Babe Ruth in mind. He predicts a strong St. Louis Cardinal influence and says Ruth could help the Boston Braves become a first division contender. He defends Dizzy Dean and expects Ruth to boost the team’s prospects.
Chicago's Johnny Dawson defeated Nelson Whitney in a sensational rally during the New Orleans Invitational Bowl finals. Dawson used a dash three approach to seize victory on a decisive 31st hole, as Whitney’s final putt barely neared the cup.
Undefeated Hardin Simmons faces Trinity and Simmons leads scorers in a Texas Conference roundup. Mentioned are Wall Texas, McMurry, Trinity, Howard, Austin and other teams with partial results and upcoming games.
Avalon and Catalina Island reports say Charley Grimm of the Cubs hints at new farm system for recruits. In Bernardino Gus Suhr, veteran fleet baseman, to discuss salary terms with Pirates officials amid spring training arrival. St. Louis Browns Oscar Mehl missing from camp. Jack Burns joins as first baseman after Browns win 6 to 8 in first practice game.
In Palm Beach Florida on March, talks center on signing Dick Bartell to a Giants contract. Bartell notes he has been offered about $2,000 more than the Parllies paid. Bull Perry argues Bartell has earned over $100,000 but may not be willing to return to California unless paid.
Orlando March 4. Dodgers manager Casey Stengel watched pitcher Sethan William Walton Clark, last with the Giants after a 1937 sale, throw in a spring session and said Clark appears to be regaining form that helped him win 20 games for the Dodgers in 1933.
A pair of young players, Ky Talfoun from Denver and Henry Pickard of Hershey, head the scoring during the touring professionals winter circuit. They share the lead with 219 strokes over 25 rounds, while Harald McSpaden sits second with an even 72 average over 22 rounds. Veteran MacDonald Smith leads among natives with a 69.3 average over 40 rounds.
Wrestler Barty Catfman promotes a balanced Wednesday card with Marvil Westenberg Tray Yakluroff set for a semi final. Ralph Hammonds vs Dick Leer headlines the prelim. Orange Crush practice under manager Aline Neal at Concepcion Park diamond with tryouts planned Wednesday afternoon.
The Chicago Cubs begin spring training on Catalina Island California with Mayor Fab Kowalik involved as players report to Coach Johnson and pass out the pace.
The state basketball tournament advances eight teams after regional play. Teams Lamesa Taylor, Brownwood, Benito, Hughes Springs, Artesia, Killeen, Bowie El Paso and others reach the interscholastic league crown round. Athens Hornets and San Antonio’s Barlan date Indians fall short.
Thirty-six shooters and fifty-five competitors took part in a skeet contest at the San Antonio club. Woodward of Houston won the Uncle Rob Elliott memorial flyer handicap, while high scores and class prizes were awarded to various shooters.
Promoter Cunningham touted a high end boxing card with Tracy Cox facing stiff tests and several regional fighters including Nick Peters in early career bouts. The event highlighted mixed results from recent pros with matchups aimed to thrill local fans and showcase emerging contenders.
Dusty Boggess has been chosen as one of three referees for the upcoming Texas state meet in Austin. The official, known locally as Dusty Hogans, is paired with Ziggy and Curth in the panel guiding Pri and Balumnas II.
The Journal reports the Academic League clash featuring St Anthony's and Central Jackets moved to Tuesday 8 18 at Anthony's gym. A win by St Anthony's could clinch the title while a Bustons victory would require a Friday showdown at Central Cabh ile for the top spot. The season finale reshapes high school basketball stakes as St Anthony's and the Bustons fight for the championship and a path through remaining schedule changes.
San Antonio memories recount Nick Peters and Jack Tolar among a wave of 1920s youth in Brackenridge and Jefferson High circles. Merce Montez trains Peters while Tolar delivers quick knockouts, forging paths that revived local boxing as Guadalupe Aztecs lineup for a church school match and other youths pursue careers amid tough early opponents.
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