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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1932

Page

17

Cleveland Wests Best Ball Club Leads in Early Season Race

Cleveland Indiana rises as top western contender with Roger Perkinpaugh’s Indians close behind Washington in the American League race after nine straight wins. Wes Ferrell seeks fifth straight win as the Tribe prepares for an eastern debut against the Athletics in Philadelphia. Joe Cranin fuels a 8-5 victory over the Browns with a homer and extra-base hits while Lefty Gomes suffers a first loss for the Senators.

Gayle Talbot Cleveland Indiana Snstern Roger Perkinpaugh Washington Senators Detrait Seaboard Indians Philadelphia Wes Ferrell Macken Tribe St. Louis Browns Jeading Senators Vernon Gomes Yankees Joe Cranin Henry Johnson Gomez Jimmy Foxk Athletics Boston Red Sox Lefty Grove Sam Jones Detroit Tigers Chicago Sylvester Johnson St.Louis Steve Swetonic Pittsburgh Swetonia Chicago Cubs Johnson Cincinnati Reds Rummy Collins Sparky Adama St Johnson Reds Swetonic Cub Pat Malone Danny Taylor Dugus Dazzy Vance Glenn Wright Brooklyn Dodgers Vicory Giants Wright

Sons of America to Face Border Showdown Sunday

The Bons of America are set to play Del Rio LuJacs in a doubleheader at Porter City Sunday. America won 3-2 over Uvalde Indians in a pitchers’ duel, highlighted by two double plays. Ganchez pitched a five‑hit game as manager Johnny Peha plans to take the same club to Del Rio.

Sons of America Bons of America del Rio LuJacs Porter City

Stribling Son to Fight in Australia This Summer

Atlanta May 3. W Young Stribling will sail from Los Angeles June 4 for a series of prize fights in Australia this summer with manager Pa Stribling. A July 7 bout is scheduled with Palmer, Australia’s current champion.

Atlanta Stribling Los Angeles Australia Loo Palmer

Olympic team to face cultural needs in LA games

Los Angeles May 3 Us report says Indian entrants for the July 30 to Aug 14 Olympics will participate in hockey wrestling swimming and track and field while bringing religious customs. Attache Mehra says he will arrange mosques altars and prayer provisions for Muslims Hindus Sikhs and others and will cater to exclusive diets. Elaborate fetes will be hosted in homes in Tentridge Santa Monica and Los Angeles for Indian athletes.

Los Angeles Itcie la Chand Mehra Punjab Aligarh Tentridge Santa Monica Los Anacles

Indians Slip Twice In Local Doubleheader

The Leon Valley Indians lost both ends of a Sunday doubleheader at the Diamond. In the opener Woodlawn Eagles pitchers held the Indians to no hits as Richard Schafer worked the mound while Prequale and Manes sparked the Eagles. The Merchants Transfermen toppled the Tribe 12 to 4 behind Meehan’s pitching and hits from Matthews Fascha and Brinkley.

Leon Valley Indians Litely Leon Velley Woodlawn Eagles Indians Richard Schafer Prequale Manes Eagles Sore Wag Merchants Tribe Meehan Matthews Fascha Brinkley

Squadron 68 Dominates Kelly Loop in Narrow Victory

Squadron 68 romps through Kelly Loop to bolster march for a second consecutive Kelly Field Teague championship. The 8-0 win saw Grogs capitalize on early errors as Ue Squadron managed little offense, with standout performances by key players from the 10th Aghool Group HQ.

Kelly Loop Kelly Field Eggling

Mexico Nationals beat Hawks twice at Van Dade Stadium

The Mexico Nationals defeated the Texas Chiropractic Hawks 9-3 in the morning game and 4-1 in the afternoon at Van Dade stadium. Pena held the Hawks in check in the morning while Pacheco launched four hits, Manny homered in the second game, and Garcia, Rodriguez, Rendon, and others contributed for the winners.

Prug Guerra Mexico Nationals Texas Chiropractic Hawks van Dade Stadium Nats Pena Hawks Pacheco Tatum Manny Rodriguez Rendon Garcia Scires Chirw Mralea Bail Granger Dickin'an Fonrin's Dietzel Ramirez Hilde'be Sixto Buiter Garelens Witte Po Dan Pera Alo Ward Toray Ty Innbee Garin Nickinnon Tietze Grainger Gudat Butler Nevers Bra Ghiros Lambert Heath Diamond Sixty-eighth

Kodak Kats Victors At New Braunfels

Kodak Kats win 7th inning rally 4 to 3 against New Braunfels Eagles at Landa Park. Klein homered for the Kats as they tally four runs in the seventh to pull ahead after a three run first two frames by the Eagles.

Kodak Kats Victors New Braunfels Brend Kdeweld Hanke Zunkeret Alee Reimeraexs Gackesnde Stennt Murbachet Zunker Klein Reininger Kneusper H. Brand Kneupper Brand Nune Refinger Knneupper Rune Telninger Moff Reiringer Knenoper Trand Haglen Sats Wortes Katy

Alamo Heights Nine Upsets Solo-Serve In Tight Victory

Alamo Heights finally breaks scoreless draught with a four inning drought to topple Solo-Serve on T M I field. Pasala and Bixler sparked the losers while Murray went 5 for 6 at the plate. Final score shows a late rally and key defensive plays.

Alamo Heights Alamo Helgi Pasala Bixler Murray Seree Alame Welchi Brendan Dlorra Scheezier Biot Wels Bedwatte Funk Tolle Vivaret eMitensi Vidag zRelieved Pasola Manuel Innlnih Blechol Ete Paraia Miteliela Echuharat

Jockey Majestic Suspended After Rough Ride At Nimade

Chicago May 3 Jockey J Majestic enters Sportsmen's Park 18 day meeting with a perfect record. Stewards ban him for the remainder of the meeting after rough riding on Wild Chit in the inaugural handicap. Nimade not disqualified.

Chicago J. Majestic Sportsmen's Park Nimade Majestic Chit

Chapman Extends Hit Streak to 20 Games in Southern League

Johnny Chapman, once Antonio Indian second baseman, now at third for Atlanta in the Southern Association, extended his hitting streak to 20 games with nine doubles. Also note two Cardinal workouts by the San Fernando Cardinals of the Parish League, with practice at Leiber Beach at 1:30 PM. absentees will be fined.

Chapman Johnny Chubbr Chapmen Antonio Atlanta San Fernando Will Hall Leiber Beach

Ring Chronicle of Erratic Fight Night Results

A mixed boxing card yields scattered results with several upsets and notable performances. Names include New York opponents, Detriot, Cleveland, Omaha, and Washington areas, with several bouts ending by knockout and others decided on points in a cluttered tally of ringside action.

York Beany Lyonard New

Flying Cadets Rally to Beat Headquarters 7-2 at Randolph Field

The Flying Cadets win 7-2 over Headquarters at Randolph Field after seven innings of tight play. Miller pitched well for the Cadets allowing six hits and striking out opponents in the final frames as they erupt for four runs in the last two innings.

Flying Cadets Headquarters Randolph Field Miller

Dallas Draws Large Crowd in Night Game Debut

The Dallas Steers opened with a night game before a crowd of 5418, a downhearted turnout but better mood after the game. The team next faces Houston Monday night with 6418 paid admissions reported for the debut.

Dallas Dallas Steers Jghts Houston

Nowlen Leads Gus Moreland in Dallas Championship

In Dallas on May 3 at Cedar Crest Country Club, Nowlen posted a brilliant 71 to pace the field in the Dallas city championship. The event continued with the second 18 holes of qualifying today, as Moreland, Texas amateur champion and eight-time Southwestern tournament winner, remained in contention with a 3539-74 score.

Dallas Louis Nowsen Iran Cedar Crest Country Club Gie Moreland Texas Omnateur Willa

Two Boat Clubs Plan May 29 Aces Season Start

Two local outboard motorboat clubs meet Tuesday to organize their first ace event of the season on May 29. The Texas Boath Club will convene at the Bower Whale zal company office on Military Avenue, while the San Antonio Boat Club meets at the chamber of commerce to finalize site plans. Possible venues under consideration include Medina Lake, Lake McQueeney, and Woodlawn Lake.

Texas Boath Club

SPAN AMS TO MEET CAPTAINS AT WEDNESDAY LEAGUE MEETING

Captains of all teams in the Spanish American league are invited to attend a league meeting scheduled for Wednesday night at the Carta Hignca barber shop, as announced by Secretary Frank Trejo.

Span-Ams Frank Trejo

Half Edison School Out For Football

Coach Ward leads spring training at Edison School as about 45 male youths, nearly half of the 95 enrollment, turn out for the Monday afternoon session.

Edison School Doe Ward Thames Edison School Ward

Jefferson Tennis Team Beats Heights in City Meet

Jefferson High School routed Heights in a tennis clash as five of six matches went to Jefferson. Heights ace George Walling beat Harold Fulks 6-2 1-4 in the state prelims in Austin. Other results included Byrd over Ogden 6-2 6-0 and Fulks with Heard defeating Duinin and Ogden 6-0 6-2.

Walthall Hatter Shackleford Devine Fulks Heard Duuiiig Ogden Woods Kramer

Sharkey Schmeling Title Fight Postponed to June 21

New York reports a postponement of the Schmeling Sharkey heavyweight title bout from June 16 to June 21 at Madison Square Garden to avoid polling conflicts. Sanction to be sought from the New York State Athletic Commission. Garden officials expect the change to spare workmen more time to complete the arena.

New York Madison Square Garden Wnt New York State Athletic Mission Chicago Garden Berdale

Cotton States Loop Gets Season Going

Vicksburg hosts Monros while Pine Bluff visits El Dorado and Port Arthur plays Baton Rouge in the Cotton States league opening day 1932. Only roster change is Port Arthur replacing Jackson as the league shifts into action. Managers listed as McShane Vicksburg Kitchens Monroe Meyers Port Arthur Query Pine Bluff Jackson Eldorado Billings Baton Rouge.

Vicksburg Miss Monros Pine el Dorado Port Arthur Baton Rouge Texas Jackson McShane Kitchens Monroe Meyers Port Arthw Query Pine Bluff Eldordo Billings

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