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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1934

Page

12

Carnera and Baer Fight In Making

Chicago March 12 1938 latest steps in the closing of the newest battle of the century Carnera versus Baer are in the making but details of the conference remain secret Ancil Hoffman manager of Baer arrives in New York to accompany him from Chicago Jimmy Johnston arrives in New York to meet Holtman Johnston’s trip is accepted to mean the garden is reopening with promotor demands for a title meeting involving Dempsey and co promoter.

Cuicago Pritog Carnera May Baer Ancil Hoffman New York Chicago Jimmy Johnston Maurin Square Garden Johnston Artiv Holtman San Franciota Johnston Carnera Racer Jack Dempsey Ines Hottman

Jack Reynolds Witness in Killing Sought in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati on March 12 a pistol fight left one man dead and another wounded after an affray at a restaurant. Wrestler Jack Reynolds and his wife were called to testify as witnesses. Citron the malt shop owner was killed. Meyers, the restaurant owner, wounded. Conflicting accounts placed Poliusky firing shots. Reynolds and wife faced disorderly conduct charges.

Cincinnati Fighbor Jack Reynolds Wrestier Hefore & Wort Ners M 2 Philip Citron James Meyers Meyers Citron David Poliusky

Heavyweights in Wednesday wrestling show at Promoter Coffman’s

Six heavyweight wrestlers appear in a triple event program led by promoter Harry Coffman. Former grid stars Jack League Paul Harper Al Sparks and Jack Zarnas join Jack McCarthy in medley matchups with two falls to decide, opening with a one fall 20 minute bout featuring Sack League and Paul Harner. Tickets on sale at 210 Fast Trais cyact.

Harry Coffman Atdiron Jack League Have Paul Harper Dal- Jag University al Sparks Utah State University Sack League Paul Harner

Loughran's Father Dies After Heart Attack at Ring Site

Philadelphia report states 62 year old J. Loughran father of Tommay collapsed at Olympia stadium during boxing event. He had recently traveled from Miami where he saw his son beaten by Carmela. Trainer Olver Devieter suffered minor bruises in a separate wreck involving a box car carrying Washington University track team members near St. Louis.

Tom Loughran Philadelphia Sonn J. Loughran Tommay Miami Pla Carmela Loughran Olympia Stadium Charles Dot Wrtek ST. Louis Maresh Olver Devieter Washington University Miss Sour Columbia

L A SCHOOLS BOOM TRACK AND FIELD AT FORT WORTH MEET

Coach J D Miller will lead a nine man Texas Mission Institute Panthers squad to the Southwestern Exposition track and field meet in Fort Worth Saturday. Team includes Jarvis Jones Leo Coldwin Jess Hines Marinell Ortega Foley Broaddus Frank Flanagan Keldel HB Phillips Frank Gillespie. Edison Harlandale and Jefferson of San Antonio are entered.

J.D. Miller Texas Ministry Institute Panthers Fort Worth Jarvis Jones Hurdies Leo Ciodwin Jess Hines Marinel Ortega Foley Broaddus Prank Flanagan

Sabinas Brewers Triumph Over 60th Squadron on Van Dade Field

Sabinas Brewers defeated the 60th Squadron 12 to 1 on Sunday afternoon at Van Dade Field. Jimray Percy earned the win with 12 strikeouts, while Meligin and Callahan led the offense with key hits. The airmen struggled both on defense and at the plate, managing only three hits.

Sabinas Prisd van Dade Field Kelly Seta Jim Meligit Ox Callahan Dickinamy Pacher Jimray Percy Vallengquests Fragier Fitcher Hart Sabines Raliinny Brass Sahall Sabbag Brewers Frasier Nacanda Cassillas Tomine Maaney Ganlalan Pacheco Meluein Temeon Wersen Elall Buskiardé Mare di Meluwin Rendon Twohnatm Mita Frazier

Pawling Turners Win Victory In Sunday Bowl

Pawling Turners win a high scoring Sunday bowling match, defeating Centra team with a strong team effort. Captain Teuben Shuweter and Norbert Mayer lead hit scorers as Gilear and Mak Chow post top marks. A large crowd witnessed the turnover and the trophy, the first since earlier circulation. A five room unfurnished stucco house for rent at East Tallmood is listed in the classifieds.

Terners Turners Tina Aeriiven Wit Thes Merling Tih AR AB Kae Teuben Shuweter Pin Norbert Mayer Aliin Aléchet Jons Kooplin Abn Sehmid Aml Pat Lotta Mom Golliar Gilear Ares Wielands Wermere Mak Chow Bexar Nastt Lorn Ranittun Lagkdut Kenighie Gslambag Toeeott Martines Qwass Elut Bont Nossesvinn

Laffoon Wins Atlanta Golf Rise In Final Rounds

Denver professional Laffoon won the Metropolitan golf championship in Atlanta, surging in the last two rounds at Fast Lake Sunday. He finished 141 after a 63 in the afternoon and 72 in the morning, totaling 288. Second was Janu Golden of Novaton with 282, while Henry Pitard and Charlie Lacy tied for third at 296.

Atlanta Fast Lake Sunday Laffoon Denver Dick Metz Deal N. 2 Janu Golden Novaton Comin Secon Henry Pitard Charleston Charlie Lacy Long Island Metz Faull Bunyan Daly N. F Hendaragay Dle Kadie Miller Gadsdory Ala Tehany Hot Bill McMkcaen Brooklyn AOA Ian Smit New York Pésther Rouspain Chattanooga Tenn Redweinald SAK Eins Willoughby Ohio Tony Manero

Feret Sees Amateurs Challenge Tennis Pros In Open Event

Robert New York reports from March 17 that Paul Feret, once with Suzanne Lenlon’s touring pros, now a noted amateur, predicts two top amateurs will beat the two bush brothers in an open tournament. He names Fred Parry of England and Crawford of Australia as contenders, with Tilden and Vines as his preferred rivals. Matches featured prominent players, including Bill Tilden losing a set to Martin Pina, and Ellsworth Vines beating Gochet. About 1,500 spectators attended Sunday night play.

Robert New York Paul Feret Suzanne Lenlon Beleves Bush Bros Fred Parry Eagland U.S Hitle Crawford Australia Indianavolis Bill Tilden Martin Pina France Sarins Owen Marik Ellsworth Vines Trovmioing Gochet Ma‘oh Cochet Plug

Presbyterians Capture Mexican Sunday School League Title

The Mexican Presbyterians defeated Wesley Hanse fice 83 to 25 on Lanier court to win the Mexican Sunday school league championship. The curtain-raiser featured Home of Neighborly Service and Mexican Christian institute, Hilo 18. Officials included Referee Trejo and Mota. In Oklahoma City, the Texaa league club announced cutting 28 players and released Buck Horton, ex Major League catcher for Washington.

Presbyterians Mexican Presbyterians Lanier Court Wesley Hanse Fice Mexican Christian Institute Hilo Tuck Hanna Trejo They Mota Indians Catcrer Oklahoma City Coster Miron Buck

Champs Stack Up Well at Randolph Field

Forty sixth School squadron at Randolph Field shows strength with two consecutive championships and a wave of 34 potential big leaguers called up in 1934. Under Sergeants Napier and Koontz the team fields a deep roster with Murphy Lac, Perkins and Colway slated for key roles as pitching and defense are readied for a wider league.

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Good Aviation Year for German Commercial Air Freight

In 1942 German aviation enjoyed its best year, with German aircraft carrying about 30 percent of the total freight. The report highlights Germany's continued dominance in wartime air transport amid global disruption.

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State Shoot Dates Named for Texas Rifle Events

The executive committee announced the state shoot dates to be in Austin for pistol matches and at Camp Bullis near San Antonio for the annual big bore rifle shooting, September 13 44 45 and 16. A match for small bore rifles will be held in Fort Worth on May 7 and 27.

Austin March Camp Bullis Army Range San Antonio Fort, Worth

Exhibitions Hit in Prose Baseball Exhibition Note

Fragmentary report notes exhibitions in baseball with scattered city names and teams including New York Philadelphia Portland Los Angeles and Florida. The garbled text hints at a schedule or results but lacks clear events or outcomes.

New York Philadelphia Portland

Artillery and Airmen Clash In Winter Polo Tourney

Resumption of the Winter polo tournament follows a pause after Colonel Gordon Johnston's polo accident at Brackenridge. Matches resume Tuesday at Harbord Field with Air Corps and Second Field Artillery in round one, advancing toward Friday finals as the San Antonio Cup and Houston Cup events unfold.

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Gun Club Plans Next Sunday Shoot With Bob Sellers

The Olmos Basin traps will host a Gun Club event next Sunday afternoon with Bob Sellers of Mathis among top contenders. Scores included Lyman 47 in skeet, others listed with varying marks, highlight reflecting close competition.

Bob Sellers Mathis Wit Nev San Auton Olmos Basin Ners Lyman Holland Conley

Jefferson Starts Spring Football Practice

Jefferson Mustangs begin spring football drills with coach Harry Hamilton stating about 49 boys will participate in workouts lasting roughly three weeks. A scrimmage concludes the spring session.

Jefferson Jefferson Mustangs Harry Hamilton Hamilton

Amateurs to Box at Brackenridge Park lineup announced

The Brackenridge Park amateur boxing event opens Monday with a lineup including Pedro Ted Garcia Nino Reyes Fred Yanez and Kid August Kid Jossip Willie McCauley Joe Sanchez Isobel Perez Al Chapa Jack Harris Potter Klick and more.

Brackenridge Bosig Brackenridge Park Monbchi Pedro Ted Garcia Nino Reyes Fred Yanez Kid August Kid Jossip Willie McCauley Joe Sanchez Isobel Perez al Chapa Jack Harris Potter Klick

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