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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1934

Page

4

WRECK FATAL AT IMPERIAL SPEEDWAY INVOLVES TRIPLETT

A fatal wreck at Imperial California during a mid way fair race claimed Te Erwie Triplett and injured several others. George Smith Hapley Swede Smith Charlie Wilkeson Hap Hasley and Al Gordon were also hurt as multiple cars collided and plunged into the fence. Gordon survived with minor injuries while Triplett, a noted Coast speedway rider, died after hospitalization. The 0 lap race ended with Gordon awarded first and Triplett second on petition.

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Big Ten Title Race Tightens as Season Ends

In Chicago, three key Big Ten games wrap up the season with standings tight. Purdue seeks to extend its new team scoring record of 486 points while Minnesota faces Wisconsin in the final clash, Indiana meets Illinois, and Northwestern eyes the last slots as Chicago-based action concludes the campaign.

Big Ten Goelers Chicago Purdie Big ‘Ten Boilermaters Tlingis Jatter Wisconsin Toni Sod Wiss Indiana Illinois Bieler Purdue Northwestern Milana Minnesota Ohi State Michigan

Gilmore Shaken In Polo Fall During Trail Meet

In Monterey California during a Pacific Coast high-goal tournament trail event, Gilmore of Cees Smith's Texas Ramblers was knocked into a hedge after a fall. The Ramblers lost 11-8 to Riviera Country, with Rogers Sanford Mather and Wailers also prominent for Texas rivals.

Gilmore Monterey Pak Calif Mareth CNS J. B. Gilmore Cees Smith Texas Pat Roark Lee Midwick Ramblers Los Angeles Mare Rogers Laddi Sanford Tom Mather Rils Wailers Texas Polo Stars Riviera Zis Bas” Williams Siony Beker Bul Dotk Tyrell-Martin Tre Sare Wee

Physical Education Directors Meet Tonight in Brownwood

Deans and heads of physical education departments from member schools of the Texas conference will convene in Brownwood tonight to discuss improvements in physical education programs and training.

Bare Physical Educain Vernanents Trssis

Southwest Texas League organizes ball loop in Victoria

March 5 report from Victoria notes the 19941 organization meeting of the Southwest Tenss Junator Baseball League will convene in Victoria on Monday night March 12 in the assembly room of the chamber of commerce. Six-town circuit last season included Victoria Bee Ckle Kenedy Cuero Refugio and Woolsboro with Taft invited. Carel Walker president and Chester Evans Ly secretary announce the gathering with Hokie Garcia rumored to pitch for Victoria Rochunds.

Victoria Southwest Tenss Junator Baseball League Chamber of Commercée Beechle Kenedy Cuero Refugio Woolsboro Taft Carel Walker League Chester Evans Ly Mewahat Hokie Garcis Houston Victoria Rochuds Garcia Salager Ars Mar Othey Lost Seas

Tenes Shines In Outboard Classic

In Anaya Fla March 5 Lester Rice reports on the international outboard water race in which American driver Tennnes led the first two heats with strong speed. Jean Dupuy took a surprise win in the third race as foreign motors showed vigor. Phil Ellsworth suffered a dramatic capsize after a porpoise collision, ending a promising day.

Lester Rice Anyana Fla Barney Oldfield Zarle Saude Horace Trames Northwestern Waivers Filty William Randolph Hearst Tennes Jean Dupuy Dupuy Hest Werk Cmd Eat Palm Beach Eet Miami Beach Phil Ellsworth Big Moose Ellsworth

Outboard Star Horace Tennes Leads Florida Hearst Trophy

Horace Tennes, a Chicago college student, stars in the first series of international outboard speed races in Florida for the Hearst trophy. He captains an American team featuring Walter Everett and Art Sauerberg, with the McQueeney Take races and a Texas Bust club event on New Year’s Day rounding out the schedule.

Queeney Exas Walter Everett Art Sauerberg

Eight teams gear up for Texas Interscholastic league title

Eight high school teams survive regional play to reach the 14th annual state basketball tournament in Austin at Gregory Gym. Athens Hornets defend their title as regional victors Brownwood Denton Lamesa Jefferson Davis of Houston and others vie for the championship. Ray Henderson of the league will announce first round pairings later.

Vietb Flats Austin Gregory Gymnasium Univer of Texas Athens Hornets Bobo Nelson Chide Lamesa Denton Brownwood Athens Jefferson Davis Houston Thomas Jefferson San Anetonio Harlingen Austin Hilgh el Paso Ray Henderson Texas Intersotalstic League Jefferson ‘Davis Lamesa Amanita Poten Sandies Huntsville Thamaggefferson Temple Gettingen Kinnsville Pye Austin High Harry Hamilton Jefferson Mustangs Gregory Hamilton Alhi Fus Jeff Davis Efferton Deffs Tom

TCU Delays Start of Spring Drills in Fort Worth

Fort Worth officials announced TCU will delay spring drills after coach Francis Schmidt leaves for Ohio State. Practice, originally set to begin, will start later under interim arrangements. In Dallas, SMU prepared for football practice with 50 players reporting and new uniforms as coach Ray Morant oversees spring regimen.

TCU Fort Worth INS Francis Schmidt Texas Christian Ohio State University Calamas Tas al T. C. U Dallas Southern Methodist Panyes Madison Ray Mor- Teon

Trojans win second half title in extra period

Tar Tenjans defeated the Bohemian chih 46 42 after an overtime, capturing the second half championship of the Spanish American Eastset af Teague at Woodiaxn lake on Sunday. Other results had Amada Neyo over Atco Ipls and Tuesday Night Glib defeating Charustepees with Andy Andrews refereeing the games.

Trojans Tar ‘Tenjans Chih Woodiaxn Lake Amada Neyo Atco Andy? Andrews Sisal

Arizona Evens Polo Series with Cavalry Victory

The University of Arizona in Tucson tied the polo series with the Eighth Cavalry of Fort Bliss Texas, winning Sundays game 6 to 5 after a Saturday 74 to first-half win by the Officers.

Tucson Ariz University of Arizona

Harmless Amiri Social Hour Ends in Peaceful Message

A fragmented text urges restraint and kindness while condemning evil. The misspelled lines call for a just and kind stance and warn against speaking in harmful terms during a social gathering title and refrain.

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Saturday's Explanations a The Star Man

The piece notes the odd profession of trading fallen stars through Prof. Nininger of Denver who buys stones from farmers and others. His Deuyer museum houses one of the world's finest collections. Tomorrow: “Detail Contest Winner.”

Mr. Nininger Denver Prof. Nininger Thost Deoyer Museum Fideat

Lanier Begins Spring Sport With 10 Basketball Letters

Sidney Lanier announces six baseball teams start Monday with ten basketball lettermen named. Returning cage players include Hernandez Hernanies Rodriguez Gonzales Encina Benavides Casanova Ramirex Ibanez. Van Daele stadium hosts five returning sophomores from last season. Track plans workouts at Thomas Jefferson with entry in local events. A basketball school will operate Monday afternoon through year end.

Nenio Herrera Sidney Lanier Teneh Aid Uts Cage L. Hernandez EB. Hernanies Joe Rodriguez Maliuel Gonzales Pete Encina John Sami‘dio Malecis Benavides Frank Casanova Edmundo Amit George Yanks Ganzales Encina Benavides Casanova Ramirex Ibanez Wail van Daele Stadium Jefermen Hernandes Pete Emina Alber Romero Éatcher Fingl Ozuna Thomas Jefferson Herrere Angels Herrera

Westminster and Palm Heights Clash in Benday League

Westminster defeated Palm Heights in a Benday School Raw league basketball clash at Jefferson. The Presbyterians will represent the law ta circuit in the state meet next Saturday in Fort Worth. If Palm Heights wins Monday night another game will be needed to decide the title. In prior games Palm Heights faced Highland Park at 7:30 and Pruitt Avenue tangled with Prospect Till. In the Sunday School Junior league, Laurel Heights plays Baptist Temple after Westminster faces Beacon Hill and St. Mark's meets First Evangel.

Westminster Palm Heights WU Westminster Jefferson Presbyterans Law Ta Fort Worth Laurel Heights Highland Park Pruitt Avenue Prospect Till Baptist Temple Beacon Bill St. Mark's First Evangel

Texas Christian Tops S W Conference Scoring Record

Texas Christian University leads the Southwest Conference with 412 points and 34.5 points per game while Arkansas guards allow 241 points as TCU concedes 346. Jack Gray of Texas records 54 field goals and 43 free throws for 451 points season total, with Richard Allison of TCU second at 140 points.

Texas Christian University University of Arkansas Jack Gray University of Texas Richard Allison Texas Christian Gray Allison

Cats Triumph In First Bowling Match

North Leip team split games against Cats with 49 pin win in game one. In game two the Cats led briefly before North Leip edged out by two pins. Cats face George Wintress and County Clerks at Wetmore Friday in a large crowd.

Northoowers Wetmore George Wintress Hla County Clarks Niles Oplita Anu Molaaba Aleenuen Mery Dellgioak Clemex

Le vinsky and Neusel Fight at Garden This Week

King Levinako seeks a comeback to help Madison Square Garden mount a bid for a top heavyweight challenge. Ley insky faces Walter Neusel in an eight round big fight at the Garden, after a rough recent showing against Massera. The national program includes Harmey Ross versus Frankie Kick in a junior welterweight title match and a lighter intrigue around a key lightweight clash.

New York King Levinako Madison Square Garde Nest the Garden Primo Carnera Leyinsky Walter Neusel Eighth Avenue Garden Charley Massera Harmey Ross Chisago Frankie Kick San Francisco Tatter Rosa Eick Hott Ross Tile Er Kllek

Ruel, Wet Catcher, Quitting Baseball

Howard Muddy Ruel Browns catcher at 38 announced retirement from baseball. He will join a new bank venture in St Louis and began his career with the Browns in 1928 after stints with Memphis and teams in New York Boston Washington and Chicago. He caught in both 1928 World Series for the Senators.

Ruel ST. Louis Howard Muddy St. ‘Louis Browns Senators

Archery Title Odds Fold as Local Meet Names Archers

Archery results from San Antonio meet show Harry Skinner winning the rain sheet at Alam Heights Sunday with 1 wore of 80. W B Thrasher, club champion, placed second with Shand Re 1. Cody War finished third. Weather favors the event with public practice at San Fed Park and junior championship slated to be shot off.

Harry Skinner San Antonio Bn Alam Heights W.B. Thrasher Club Cmpion Shand Cody War San Fede Park

Track season indoors reaches Intercollegiate A A A A meet climax

New York hosts the 13th annual Intercollegiate Association indoor championships at Madison Square Garden. Twenty nine colleges enter, led by Yale and New York University with strong showings in field events. Key protagonists include Bill Thornton of Princeton, Gene Veorke of Penn, Franc Crowley of Manhattan, Keith Brown of Yale, and Monk Little of William and Mary as contenders for mile, pole vault, and broad jump titles.

New York Coleges Fax Rie East Madison Square Garden Yelo Elis New York University Manhattan College Cornell Harvard Mileta Bill Thornton Frinceton Gene Veorke Pennaye Dave Bonthron Gigi Cuntingham Kansas Telter Veunke Franc Crowley Manhattan IOL Venzke Keith Brown Yale Work George Spits Brown Eli Spite

U. S. Netters Seek Sweep in Bermuda

American tennis stars pushed for a Bermuda championships sweep as finals and semifinals approached. In men’s doubles Lester Stoefen and Bryan Grant faced Wilmer Allison and Laird Watt after Stoefen’s singles win, while women’s doubles featured three American teams led by Mackenzie Sachs Virginia Ellis and Jane Sharp with Grace Lubber. A Bermuda pair, Mrs William Freisenbrach and Gladys Hutchings, also contended.

Hamilton Marsh Bermuda Lester Stoefen Los Angeles Wilmer Allison Texas Bryan Grant Atlanta Allison Laird Watt Montreal Stoom Jane Sharp Pasadena Plorence Leboustiter Westbury Sli Macjntie Sachs Virginia Ellis Boston Miss Sharp Grace Lurber New York Miss Levontillier Petilope Anderson McBride Sid Richmond William Freisenbrach Gladys Hutchings

600 Mile Flight Next for Pigeons

Peterson's bird Howe leads the Highland Park Homing Pigeon Club race from Cheyenne to Larned in a 600 mile event. The all Wind series notes a 508.513 mile run in 12 hours 24 minutes despite a strong head wind. Standings show Uaterstn and others with speeds listed in yards per minute.

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Internationals defend South Texas title with 7 6 win

The Internationals beat St John�s terdinary first team 7 to 6 at St John�s field in an exhibition. Eric Hart, Captain Hugh Hesford J and Isidro Flores each scored twice while Walter Peekbant Kisile left the field in frustration after a late push. Me Tigers fell 5 0 as St Trigg Seconds claimed victory in Class A league open.

Whoson South Texas St. John's St. John's Field Eric Hart Hugh Hesford J Isidro Flores Walter Peekbant Kisile Me Tigers

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