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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1934

Page

5

Mayor Delays Racetrack Decision In San Antonio

The San Antonio mayoral office deferred a racetrack decision at Exposition Grounds to midafternoon. Judge Hay proposed a $21,000 to $38,000 city revenue from a track plan, with wealthy horsemen ready to fund, while officials weighed whether the project could bring $40,000 to $50,000 annually for stadium construction. The Exposition site on East Houston Street was deemed ideal for winter training and stables, amid discussions with state representatives and local business leaders.

C. K. Quilo Exposition Park Quix Hay T Ie Washington American ‘Turf Association Col Math J. Winn Washington Bask Saxe BB. Jones Audley Parms The Téadzy the Light Pat Dwyer A. Robinson Dwyer San Antonio Texas Austin Judge May Exposition Grounds Eal Ray Mayor's Racing ‘Board Fey Racing Board Alamo Downs Culebra Condh Chicago Judge Hey Tapist Menyeretek Expess- Hem Grounds Petvons East Houston Street Hawsthorse Weslington Park Lincoln Fielda Ghurchill Downs Latonie American Turf Assortation C. W. Hay Washington Park Racetrack Gunter Hotel

Advised Prose Fragment From Early 1900s Notice Board

Fragmentary OCR note references an event list with names such as Fal and Farrell and mentions a blotter, a light want ad coupler, and Broadwy Bt ORNb Meet. Details are unreadable, but items imply a public or classified notice with scattered names and terms.

Federals Win Bank League in Local Cage Season

The Federal Reserve team of the Tank league leads with a 57 26 win over Prost quintet at the Mc A. They have 520 season points, with only one league loss. Captain Joe Christy tops scoring with 167 points, Calhoun 155, Bull Stockwell 142, and Ralph Wear 56. Final lineup lists Kr mar, Sib Bieyer, Prost, and Wetherttan among others as teams prepare for a banquet at the YMCA A lineups and scores.

Federal Reserve Prost Feds Joe Christy Jed Calhoun O Bull Stockwell Ralph Wear Kramer Meyer Teesius ST Caligg Tot Wirnes Gistaa Fer Storkwell

Army Boxers Schedule Seven Bouts Friday Night at Fort Sam

Army amateur boxers continue Friday night at Fort Sam Houston theater with seven bouts amid muddled results from earlier forfeits. Monday cards at Normoyle and Tuesday at Randolph field featured multiple ring outcomes, including Norman of the Artillery Brigade KOing Aucoin in two and other forfeits and TKOs by members of the Ninth Infantry and Staff Troops as referees and judges oversaw the action.

Army Fort Sam Houston Normoyle Randolph Field Norman Artillery Brigade Aucoin Ninth Infantry Lambert Twenty-third Infantry Hales Waugh J. Brannon Cape J.P Ken A.C. Strickland

Ran-Cox Boxing Bout Sets Plans in Dallas Park

In Dallas a high profile boxing match between Eddie Ran and Tracy Cox was announced by promoter Mickey Rivy to be held at Sizer Stadium. A morning fire destroyed the Tee Palace athletic arena Monday, leaving the bout homeless and ending a long feud among promoters and ruling out relocation to another venue.

Baseball Park Dallas Fine Legal Texs Scuth Oy Mickry Rivy Sizer Eddie Ran Tracy Cox Ine Tee Palace Athletic Brena

Forfeit Decides City Major Teague Wo Rong Match

The Sons of America win by forfeiture as key players were absent. Don Kreteer and his Trixie team faced difficult conditions in the deciding game amid unclear standings and a contested premise for city major league supremacy.

Sons of America Don Kreteer Teague Wo Rong America

Bexar County junior track and literary meet details

The Bexar County Junior conference hosts a two day event with junior and senior boys and girls from about 60 schools. Winners from three county meets will qualify for county titles in eleven events per class A B and C. Edison Shvitation track and field meet adds events and invitations exceed 30. prizes include gold silver and bronze medals and loving cups for top teams and high scorer.

Bexar ¢Quity Rural School Wolby Balsom School Aan Bexar County Thomas Eléson High Anc Ward RB. E. Cummbss Flatonia Edison Rock Springs Thi Secon Joe Ward Trogmes Uso

Central Catholic B Team Beats Junior Red Bridge Aces

Central Catholic B team defeated the Junior Red Bridge Aces 24 to 27. Halloran led Central Catholic with 12 points, while Fewe sparked the losers. Lintups list Central players Halloran scoring 12 and other forwards and guards contributing in a rough recap of the game.

Budstue Bam Doon Halloran Central Catholic Fewe Eh Tt Paints Lintups Central Aléhter Steare Cansio Coralant Lytle

Garza Wins Feature Bout at Brackenridge Park Show

Norbert Garza secured a four to three decision in the main feature at Brackenridge Park Monday night. The six bout card saw August hit counts three times while other results included Alphonsa over Rixtrigue and a draw for Varga and Gareia with several other bouts decided or unfinished.

Garza Norbert Garza Kid August Brarkenridge Park August Kid Alphonsa Joe Rixtrigue Kid Varga Alfred Gareia Titk Gomez Kid Victor Nino Repos Estra Neomy Dotan 8al Banchex

Magnolia City Bows In City Championship Thriller

Magnolia barely edged Filers 29 to 23 in Brackenridge night school gym. Randolph Field’s Ramblers finished third, while Kelly Field and Magnolia prepare to enter the Texas Amateur Athlete federation state tournament. Center Kubricht led Magnolia with 15 points, Crutchfield added 10, and the game featured 37 fouls as both teams fought hard.

Dills Texas Amateur Athlete Federation Magnolia Mobitesters Kelly Field San Antonio Magnolia Hinal Brackenridge Magno- Ua Filera Randolph Pield Ramblers Triangles Gaeh Christie Randolph Bill Kunrieht Kubricht Crutchfield Koly Pigagnolla Soetahele Lauser Whener Collings Testo Warnhett Helly “Field Higwinbotham Toreardar Cone Jackscan Wheeler Well Vance Fandolph Cheistie Mocrom Welters Woods Forwarily Epler Teater Blaagant Laneloy Brown Guarda Ry Lunen Brepe Renter Richter Lawson Ards

Cagers Keep Busy at St Anthony s in title series opener

The Jacket Class B team of the Bexar Couple Junior conference meets Central Catholic at 3 30 Wednesday on St Anthony s court in the first game of a three game series for the title. St Anthony s won 10 9 Tuesday to take the second round championship as McColliem led with four points and the defense held Central without a field goal in the final two periods.

St. Anthony's St. Anthony’s Bexar Central Catholic St. Anthony's Court Jackete McCojlim Central Hols Halioran McColliem Cannon Cen Rm Kuarde Mabenba Centra Catholic Maynahaiy Helioran Forwatie Penn Center Bauli Kelly Guarda Sube

Institute Captures CWA Ball Laurels Championship Title

The Western Jori Baseball league final saw the Institute defeat Cassiano Park at Lanter Park. Under Henry Canamar, Manuel Muniz hit a home run after the fourth inning to spark a 1% surge. Oscar Tafallo supervised the Triergatonal Institute tear as Felix Curiin donated a special trophy to the winning team, with Muniz and Garcia among the standout players for Hatterlee International Institute.

Hatterlee Muniz and Garcia Catslune Park Tomez Tenores CWA Mnpre Cleveland

Canada U S Davis Cup Dates In May

Ottawa announces 1934 Davis Cup ties between Canada and the United States scheduled for May 24 25 and 26 with location yet to be decided. Philp Lyons president of the Canadian Lawn Tennis Association says U S authorities wanted earlier dates but Canada secured the later window for outdoor practice.

Canada U. S Ottawa United States Tan Philp Lyons Bern Dominion

Opamian-American Girls Playground Baseball Opens Season

The Opamian-American Girls Playground Baseball League begins Friday night at Manuel Malzumi's home, 2611 West Travis Street. The Queenes, last year's champions, are backed by Johnny Exquebel and coached by Siiva, with Radiater Works Tanner and Earl Bad y as sponsors.

Playground Baseball League Meck Manuel Malzumi West Travis Street Orgulte Queens Johnny Exquebel Eerle Bady Radiater Siiva Catlins Gorren

Detroit Prize Winner Couples Share One Plate Plan

A Detroit couple Frederick Ratsey and his wife of 48 years plan to eat from the same plate for life, a quirky agreement praised as companionable and curb dishwashing. Reported in Believe It or Not, the tale ties to a $100,000 prize and prompts readers to send guesses to Mr Bibley for tomorrow’s Washington prize feature.

Detroit Prize Sry Frederick Ratsey Rangoon Avenue Detroit Detroit Times

Club Starts Mail Shoots at Fort Sam Houston With Dragons

The Therry Autte tub hosts a 1994 smallbore mail shoot with the Dragons club of Dragon Utah on Thursday night at Fort Sam Houston. Scores will be sent to the National Rifle Association for comparison. The top 10 shooters from this event will form the team to face the Dragons next meet. Participants include A R Marin J W Dean LG Coley L P Bartleth R W May W F Morgan G Mathieu H Cormesn D H Alkire and G B Bex.

Therry Autte Tub Dragons Club Dragon Utah Ninth Infantry Tangs Fort Sam Houston Ielational Rifle Association Dragons A. R. Marin J. W. Dean Lg, Coley L. P. Bartleth R. W. May W. F. Morgan G. Mathieu H. Cormesn D. H. Alkire G. B. Bex

Zermena Dive Robs Fans of Chance to See Cox

In a dim past boxing card, Tracy Cox of Indianapolis fought Manuel Zerment. Cox landed lefts then a right hook, but Zerment pressed and the bout ended with a knockout that thrilled the crowd. Red Hughes recommended suspensions for the Mexican victor. Kirkland defeated Right in a six round, Delgado defeated Patrick, and Escamilla drew with El Gubanito to open the show.

Zermena Cox Tracy Cox Manuel Zermena Bill McDown O'd Red Bugher Zack Kirkland Charlie Light Mike Délgado Freddie Petelek el Gubanito Frankie Escamillo Doc Shait Steve Brodle Manuel Zerment Ina Zermend Mitt Mnger Mexico Indianapalis Nos Manuni Zermieno Jett Tracy Manuel Egei Acer Jack O'Brien Red Hughes Vetera Bul Mcfiowell Denison McDowell Red Mit Red Jack Kirkland Wano Charley Right Indianapols Light Kirkland Freddie Patrick Mike Delgado el Cubsnlla Frankie Escamilla Bob Wright Terry Young Bert Brannon

Morales Maids Clinch First Half Title In Battered Win

Morales Maids beat Lanter 24 10 to win the first half championship paced by Pauline Gonzales. Hortense Ga and Jed notched scoring for the losers. In two other games Flores Garage defeated Neighborly Service 24 4 and the Lutacs beat Wesley House 2 13. Myers and Rico led Flores Osvage with 12 and 10 points respectively. Aldrete spurred the Lutacs to victory and Shiel D Garam topped Wesley House with six points.

Morales Pauline Gonzales Witt Lanter Basket Batl Forgue Hortense Ga- Und Jed Plores Garage Lulacs Wesley House Myers Rico

Sloan Leaves $9500 Estate to Daughter in Will

Ted Sloan, once a noted jockey, died December 21 in Wat and left $9500 to his daughter Martha Sloan, 10. Executor Everett L. Ball said the California mining claims Martha may hold could be worth several hundred. The will was filed with the probate office, clarifying the estate and beneficiary.

Ted Sloan 108 Angles Martha Sloan California Everett L. Ball

Tilden and Vines Beat Frenchmen in Chicago match

In Chicago on March 7 William Tilden and Ellsworth Vines, both American stars, defeated French players Martin Plan and Henri Cochet in international professional tennis. Tilden won the singles in four sets while Vines took his singles in three, and the American pair won the doubles to claim the series.

Tilden Vines Chicago Mare Wiliam T. Tilden Elleworth Matin Plan Henel Cochee France Thzee Trench

Ritchie Mack to Face Kid Azteca in Texas Title Bout

Ritchie Mack of Texas signed to fight for a 10 round zone title in a Saturday card. He will clash with Big Azteca the Mexican welterweight champion in Mexico. The March 1 bout marks a high-stakes regional showdown with Mack seeking the title and bragging rights in the welterweight ranks.

Ritchie Mack Kid Azteca Mexico Texas Big Azteca Miamt Beach Fla Maren T ING Big Terry Clants Paul Richards Gus Mancuso Houston Terry Travis Jackson

Western Kentucky Wins NIT Style Conference Final

Jackson Miss March 7 Western Kentucky defeated Kentucky’s team 42 to 40 in the final game of the annual tournament here securing the 1934 title. The contest ended with a close margin as WKU edged the Heten Caliegr squad to claim the championship.

Western Kentucky Jackson Miss Bowlin Green Heten Caliegr

500 Out for Notre Dame Grid Team

Five hundred players are reported out for the Notre Dame football squad as spring practice begins under new coach Elmer Layden. The lineup, including Tom Conley, Joe Holland, and Donald C. Grant, aims to succeed under Layden’s leadership following the departure of coach Hunk Anderson.

Notre Dame South Bend Ind Fimner F. Layden Henk Anderton Tom Conley Joe Holand Donald C. Grant Lagden

ICLIFT FIELDING IN STYLE FOR HORNSBY

West Palm Beach reports show Harlan Clit at third base and George Puscl-Ashi, a former Cardinal, praised by Manager Rogers Hovis of the St. Louis Browns. Sam West agrees to terms while Teving Burns and Frank Grube remain unsigned at camp.

West Palm Beach Harlan Clit Ihr Tong George Puscl- Ashi Managur Rogers Hoviys St. Louis Browns Ban Alibotne Sam West Teving Burns Frank Grube

Reds Acquire Brennan from Newark Twirler

Cincinnati Reds bought Don Brennan from Newark to bolster the pitching staff in a bid to strengthen the rotation for the International League season. Brennan is described as a leading pitcher and was added to the Reds roster today in Cincinnati.

Reds Brennan Newark Cincinnati Don Brennan Cincinnati Reds

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