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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1932

Page

4

Battalino Out After Title Contests

Veteran challenger Christopher Battalino suffers his first pro knockout as Billy Petrolle blasts him in 12 rounds. Talks of a May 9 title bout at Madison Square Garden with Tony Canzoneri loom, as Petrolle seeks a shot and Garden officials weigh arrangements amid rival offers.

Les Conklin New York Christopher Bat Tony Canzoneri Tony Justo Suarez Petroflé Connecticut Tailess Canzoneri Eid

Bitulithic Bears Dominate Normoyie At Eagle Field

The Bitulithic Bears stomped Camp Normoyie 10 to 3 on a Sunday afternoon at Eagle Field. Hoagland Schmick and Stoner anchored the Bears while Schmidt and Melugin led Normoyie with three and two hits respectively. errors hampered Normoyie as Bay Savage Garrett Bramer and Dozier Schmick and Hoagland the Bears.

Normoyie Eagle Field Bears Normooyie Hoagland Schmick Stoner Army Boys Schmidt Melugin Alele Nor Moyle Bay Savage Garrett Bramer Dozier Hozgland

St Gerard's Noses Out 23rd Infantry in Tight Sunday Game

At Lambert Beach Diamond St. Gerard's Bell team edged the Twenty third Infantry 5 to 4. Mon and Spahn starred for St Gerard's while Hardin Reynolds led the Infantry. Batteries Twenty third Watkins and Deaner St Gerard's Fisher and Helemiuda.

St. Gerard’s St. Gerard's Bell Twenty-third Infantry Lambert Beach Concepcion Park Public Service Si Mon Spahn St. Gerard's Hardin Reynolds Watkins and Deaner Fisher Helemiuda

Apaches Triumph Over Sons of America 10 to 3

The Apaches defeated the Sons of America 10 to 3 Sunday at Van Daele Stadium. They plan practice Wednesday and Friday afternoons on the same diamond in preparation for a game with the Certs Bianca Barbers. The Indians seek more games and tryouts.

Apacne Maans Sons of America van Daele Stadium Certs Bianca Barbers Indians

Rainilarivony Marries Madagascar Royal Line in 1880s

A fragmentary reminiscence recalls Rainilarivony, prime minister and royal consort of Madagascar, marrying successive queens from 1882 onward, amid a Madagascar monarchy under French late 19th century pressure. It notes his many alliances and the island’s matriarchal succession.

Rainilarivony Madagascar Indian Ocean Bradama I Eascaherina Raini Renavalona II

Mexico Club Falls 1–0 in State Semi Final

San Antonio Mexico club lost to Star Dairymen of Galveston 1 to 0 in a hot semi final clash, ending San Antonio’s hopes for a second state soccer championship.

San Antonio Galveston San Antonio Mexico Star Dairymen

North and South Women’s Golf Qualifying At Pinehurst

Qualifying rounds for the North and South women's golf championship were played at Pinehurst North Carolina featuring prominent players. In Chicago Ray Trafabile former amateur champion and Jack Kilbourne Australian middleweight champion square off in a ten round bout tonight.

Pinehurst N. C Chicago Ray ‘Trafablie Jack Kilbourne Australia

Roy Moody Dominates Abilene Tennis Standings

Roy Moody former Brackenridge High School tennis star shines in Abilene as he wins the final singles 8-2 6-1 6-0. He then teamed with Andy Moore to defeat Lefty Reynolds and Jim Cultar in doubles. Moody faces Elmo Low of Simmons in the unresolved final. 30 minutes later he beat Willard Foster 7-5 6-2 and drew a forfeit from Andy Moore in the semi finals.

Roy Moody Brackenridge Abilene Moody Chris Celle Gamines T Roy Andy Moore Lefty Reynolds Jim Cultar Christian College Simmons McMurry College Abilene High School Civy Willard Foster Elmo Low

Will Rogers' Goal Secures Hurricanes Polo Victory

Will Rogers, famed humorist and polo player, scored a sensational ninth chukker goal to lift the Hurricanes over Midwick 31 to 10 in Alhambra California. The Hurricanes were led by captain Laddie Sanford of New York. Sanford’s pony My Girl broke a leg during the match and was euthanized.

Alhambra Calif Will Rogers Hurricanes Midwick Rogers Laddie Sanford New York Sanford Pony

Houston Invites Stars as Tennis Meet Prepares

Houston opens its invitation tennis meet at River Oaks Country Club as stars arrive. Players include Elsworth Vines national junior champion Lester Stoefen from Los Angeles and Gilberto Hall of New York with George Lott Wilmer Allison Cliff Sutter and Junior Coen expected.

Houston Elsworth Vines Lester Stoefen Los Angeles Gilbert Hall New York River Oaks Country Club George Lott Wilmer Allison Cliff Sutter Junior Coen

Lockhart High Awards Basketball Team Sweaters

The Lockhart High School athletic association awarded sweaters to basketball team members Lutrell Watts captain Chris Kirksey Walter Driskill William Fehr Maurice Kelly and Victor Schmidt on March 28 in Lockhart Texas.

Lockhart Texas Lockhart High School Athletic Association Lutrell Watts Chris Kirksey Walter Driskill William Fehr Maurice Kelly Victor Schmidt

Industrial golf series in San Antonio kicks off April 4

Henry Symons of Brackenridge Park hosts a first event amid five teams entered. Central Power and Light, Western Electric, Bell Telephone, Alamo Iron Works, Public Service, and Standard Sanitary Manufacturing provide entrants. Seventeen pairings scheduled for the 18 hole medal format.

San Antonio Harry Symons Brackenridge Park Willow Springs Symmons Central Power and Light Company Western Electric Bell Telephone Company Alamo Iron “Works Public Service Company Standard Sanitary Manufacturing Company CG. L. Casale J. A. Naley B. A. Tengy R K. Blain Allen Mitchell C. Lasalle RB. Wagner Schmidt Bud Foster H. C. Louehr Teste Clements Bil Euchant Rudy Klein R. Fricke J. M. Wilson P. W. Berry H. Toller M. G. Voight Thompson Dresch Oscar Kuenne

A. A. U. Ring Champs to Receive Medals

Two boys who won in the eight divisions of the Amateur Athletic Union local boxing tournament at Exposition Grounds will receive gold medals and runners up will get silver medals, Commissioner O'Brien announced today. Plans are being made for a city championship meet under A A U auspices.

A.A.U Amateur Athletic Union Exposition Grounds O’brien Jhampionship

School Ball League Sets Monday Meeting for San Antonio

Coaches from San Antonio scholastic baseball teams will gather at 7 15 Monday night at Spalding's to complete league organization. A schedule has been adopted and the league winner will meet the champions of the Southwest Texas separate federation for the city in a planned title clash.

San Antonios Spalding Southwest Texas Ithe

Carta Blancas blank Bell Taximen 9 0 at Leal Field

The Carta Blanca Barbers earned their second straight shutout, defeating the Bell Taximen 9 to 0 at Leal Field. They schedule practice Tuesday and Thursday at Leal Field and will meet at 7 o clock Thursday night at manager E E Hernandez home. Dixie Club drills plan practice between 5 and 7 at Concenelon Park Diamond No 1.

Carta Blancas Dixie Club Concenelon Park

Nichols Fox Sauer Chick on mat bill at Exposition Grounds

Promoter Ralph W. Hammond announces next Friday night wrestling at Exposition Grounds. Main events feature Hugh Nichols vs Cyclone Fox and George Sauer vs Dude Chick with additional bout Alva Boggs vs Filly Laove and a one fall time-limited draw between the two prospects.

Hugh ‘Nichols Cyclone Fox George ‘Sauer Dude Chick Exposition: Grounds Ralph W. Hammonds Hammonds Alva’ Boggs San Antonio Laove

Canadiens on brink of elimination in NHL playoffs

New York Rangers need one more win to clinch the league title after beating Montreal 6 to 1. Chicago Blackhawks lead Toronto Maple Leafs in their two game total goal series while Detroit Falcons and Montreal Maroons are tied 1 1 in another. Results also list New Haven over Boston and Syracuse over Cleveland.

New ‘York Montreal Canadiens Canadiens New York Rangers Rangers Chicago Blackhawks Toronto Maple Leafs Detroit Falcons Montreal Maroons Ranger Toronto Maple ‘Leafs New Haven Boston Syracuse Cleveland

Slayer Ed Morris killer punished in Alabama

Marety par Joe White received a three year sentence for manslaughter in the stabbing death of Ed Morris a Boston Red Sox pitcher. Morris was fatally wounded February 29 during a fish fry in Flameton Alabama just before his departure for training camp in Savannah.

Ed Morris Brewton Ala Joe White Boston Red Sox Morris Flameton Alt Savannah

Beethoven Hall Wrestling Card Attracts Several Bouts

Promoter Myers presents a Tuesday night card at Beethoven Hall featuring Jack Curtis versus Joe Turner and Dayton Foy against Jde Jmenuing in two three fall bouts. Prelims include Speedy Franks vs Bill Wilkins and Dot Opallo against Jack Roberts, both women wrestlers.

Beethoven Hall Jack Curtis Joe Turner Dayton Foy Jde jMenuing Myers Speedy Franks Bill Wilkins Dot Opollo Jack Roberts

Brackenridge Eagles Face San Tex Barbers In Practice

Brackenridge High Eagles meet the San Tex Barbers at 4 PM Monday on Eagle field in a practice ball game. Coach Manor Puckett has a game scheduled for every day this week. Verne Specs Stewart wins Southwestern Golf title in Tucson by 1 up at the 36th hole over J H Buchanan. Clifford Pat Crawford returned to Columbus club of the American association. Earl C Coleman suffers broken left shoulder in a practice collision on Lions field.

Brackenridge High Brackenridge High Eagles San Tex Barbers Eagle Field Stewart Golt Tucson Ariz Verne Albuquerque N. M Southwestern Golf Association J. H. Buchanan Bio Paso Crawford Columbus Bradenton Fla St. Louis Cardinals Clifford Pat") Crawford Columbus Club American Association Earl C. Coleman Station Hospital Lions Field

Blind Pair Marry at Fort Worth in Blind Evangelist Ceremony

Kathryn Bolling Tippitt and Charlie Boland, both 28 and blind, wed in Fort Worth with Rev Jeff Smith presiding. Best man Ed Elam heads Dallas industrial school for the blind. The couple met at the state school for the blind in Austin and plan a honeymoon in Oklahoma City. Boland teaches at the Fort Worth blind school.

Fort Worth Kathryn Bolling Tippitt Charlie Rank Boland Jeff Smith Elam Dallas Tippitt State School Austin Oklahoma City Industrial School For the

Poloists Play Four This Week in San Antonio Schedule

San Antonio polo fans can see four games this week at Brackenridge Park and Miller's Field. The San Antonio Fair meets the San Antonio Freebooters in three Brackenridge games on Wednesday Friday and Sunday with start times 4 ? and 3 oclock Sunday. The Austin Riders and Capt H K Coulters Crusaders contest a 12 game series at 230 Wednesday on Miller field. Sunday features the Freebooters edging San Antonio 9 8 while the Crusaders beat Austin. C Watson and Earl Shaw each scored three goals for the Crusaders.

San Antonio San “Antonio Freebookers Brackenridge Park Field Austin Riders H. K. Coulter Crusaders Miller’s San Antonio Freebooters Eib. Chukker Aha Santonio Freebooters C. Watson Earl Shaw Abiece Austin

Tigers Nip Eagles in Opening Season Rally at New Braunfels

In New Braunfels Texas on March 28 the Tigers rallied from a seven run deficit to beat the Eagles 16 to 11 at Landa Park. Krieger Stein and Govier each had three hits for the Tigers while Kneupper Reininger and Marion did so for the Eagles. Batteries were Eagles Kneupper Rinner Reininger Marion and Tigers Henne Mueller Base.

Tigers Eagles New ‘Braunfels New Braunfels Tex New Braunfels Tigers New Braunfels Eagles Landa” Park

Day's Crashes Highlight Exposition Speedway Meet

A crowd of about 2000 watched dirt track racing at Exposition Speedway as Luther Day escaped serious injuries from his second crash of the afternoon. Lee Wicks and Jimmie Davis shared top honors for driving with Wicks taking fastest time trials in 1 35.1 and 38.2, followed by Davis.

Luther Day Exposition Speedway Lee’ Wicks Victoria Jimmie Davis San Antonio Wicks Davis Blal Webster Jimmie Stockton Har Webster Eddié Hickenroth Crisp St Pills Day Earl Allen Stockton Richard Ahr Henry Seiler Kenedy Hal Tice A. L. Barris San Antonio-Dragon Motorcycle Club Sin

Mopacs win and tie in Laredo twin bill

The Missouri Pacific Sunshine Specials won 5-2 in the opener at Laredo with Mendiola and Cockrell on the mound. The nightcap ended tied 6-6 after seven innings as Bangston Vogel Cockrell and Ricketts shared pitching duties. Menard caught both games. The loss marks Laredo’s first of the season. The Mopacs seek an out-of-town tuneup before their Commercial League schedule, aiming for the Luling Cowboys. W Hancock listed as contact.

MoPacs Laredo Twin Missouri ‘Pacific Sunshine Specials Laredo Mendiola Cockrell Bangston Vogel Ricketts Menard Luling Cowboys Hancock San Pedro Crockett

Hinton’s Cate Cats Practice Sets This Week

Players from last year’s De Luxe Cleaners, now Hinton’s Cate Cats, must report for Sun day Morning league practice from 4 to 7 o’clock. They will meet the Texas Oilers on Sunday.

de Luxe Cleaners

Shooting Leaders Tie At Wetmore Road Club Shoot

Rudolph Kempf and B B Thompson each scored 90 for leadership at the Liberty club match on Wetmore road. At 200 yards they posted 41 each and at 300 yards 49 each. Next Sunday the club hosts the Austin rifle club with skeet and 16 yard traps plus a prize shoot. Bridges: E O Lyman led with 47x50 in the San Antonio Gun club event at Olmos basin amid strong winds.

Rudolph Kempf B. B. Thompson Liberty ‘Club Wetmore Road Austin Rifle Club Beores Lyman Ith San. Antonio Olmos Basin Skeet Langston A. J. Ridder A. L. Langston Crites BE. A Lewenthal

Fuller Berg Bout Feature in Madison Square Garden Show

Young Sammy Fuller from Boston faces Jack Berg in a 10 round main bout at Madison Square Garden Friday night. The winner earns a title shot against Tony Anzoni. Other notable fights include Jackie Fields vs Leslie Baker in Boston and Joe Sekyra vs Fred Lenhart in San Francisco.

New York Sammy Fuller Boston He Fuller Jack Kid Watertown Mass San Francisco Joe Sékyra Dayton Ohio Fred Lenhart Eis, Wash

Naming of Davis Cup Selection Committee Set

The United States Davis Cup selection committee was named to choose captains teams and players. Members include Bernon S. Prentice, chair, Laura J. Carruthers, Eugene Dixon, Dean Mathey, Jones W. Mersereau, Julian S. Myrick and Holcombe Ward with ex-officio Laura J. Carruthers.

New York United States Lawn Tennis ’Association Bernon S. Prentice Laura J. Carruthers U. S.l T. A

Lionsfield League Bowls Open With High Scores At Dairyland Plaza

The S A Bowlers Association conducted Monday night play at Lionsfield with War East Packard Cars leading the standings. Individual scores show Trenter at 72 percent and Alves with a 203 series, while Hauser, Eyhorn, and Meyer posted notable totals in a crowded field of players from 29 cities in Detroit and beyond.

Merchants NO Ceague Bowis Lionsfield East Packard Seeeaee Ree Dor Cigars Seaey Atay S.A. Mitit Co Sins Peeeseeererer S. A. Optismist Dairyland Plaza Hoter Tareard Eyhorn Komseort Trenter Hauser Wieffer Leesch Meyer Alan Michell Hin Wads Krebs Myres Howard Schaefer Schriewer Anderson Alien Antchell Treuter Reinarz Merer Othe Lombermes Alamo Tenpin Matthies Siege Tarize Isd Streich BAT Linscott Ind Fron Re Bao Holy Rollers Rowland Wilson Mitehel Blake Tolals Ates Watson Moth Cowan Ae Oeperes Calrabach Chivelod Fudson-Zezex Bae Anaican Buick Tes Schulze Keumann Si Haarman Ammaskerman A. Schulze Hunson Hudson-Exsex Stee Sash Sengelman Wolters Nixon Koch Rhkoiner Warner Sauer Watley Marten Nurrape Eeere Tatas al Smiths Eunehes Miestan Yee Schweiteer AL Spencer Bunder Hiah Samarle Glaow Sgaa Pany Hinata Alday Hany Yeegee Lehrelhor Simon Fil Garrett Mis Biren Gakerane J. Brant Tees Ant Sumon Erel Tag Gle Oiher Rani Weno Hannes Mie Riebald Carter Camphens Nefn- Petrich-Saurings Furmator Fry Kneupper Crsling Redod Humphi Pebeere Vargn Shauman Trineehy Palmer Tamperwein Bay “Epethert Nike Srebeny Thal Sno Alani Schdale Moffore Mission Ray Revenan Caney Alley Fant & Samuely Chasseenibam and & RA Druga, Alleys

Olympic Racketeering Revenue Report For Games

Los Angeles authorities say racketeers have taken 1 860 060 dollars over 18 months in flim flam schemes tied to the Olympic games set for July 30 to August 14. Fiorian de Donato Jr of the California intelligence service announced an estimated 970000 people were victims.

Los Angeles INS Fiorian de Donato Jr California Intelligence Service

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