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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1932

Page

7

San Antonio Pistol Team Triumphs In State Meet

San Antonio pistol and rifle clubs dominated the Texas state shoot at Exposition Range, with Liberty Pistol and Rifle Club edging rivals 1643 to 1042 to claim the light state team trophy. Lt. G. C. Denstords Randolph Field won individual honors with 554, close behind was Charles Askins of El Paso. The meet drew the largest field in state history and may return to San Antonio for next year’s event.

Pistel Honore Individuel San Sep Antonia A.D. MacDonald F. Mitchell Washington, D. C B. McCubbins GF Wessels Ninth Infantry Bruce Otticars Sap Antonin Capial Antonio Sranbethia Asting el Parr Loreto J. Epeowalieia Homer Allen Sap Antguioy Rana Fon Worth Bem Melee Chacin Wilheweki Anpres Cazitount Deneford Charisse Tehins Asi Te Serecne Lieutevani Denetry Bheviee Seine Oem Likesty Dentford Don Nie Heseman Gergeant Grubs Antonite Peilen Meimbers F. Tale Homer Lone I Laherty Raf Oviawr Team

Shooting results at San Antonio Gun Club weekly shoot

Bob Werd shot 43 of 50 in a skeet event while Jed the Meld placed in the 11 yard division at Basin-Buntay. R Good and E Lyman led short shooters with 45 of 50. Various shooters posted scores across skeet and pistol events, with Liberty team set to meet Aus Bes next Sunday in the Capital city.

Bob Werd Jed San Antonio R. Good E . Lyman Beortz R. P. Good BO. Lyman A. J. Ridder Jr E. H. Powell I. S Bob Ward E. ©. Lyman A. J. Hodder Jr H.C. Grant A. L. Langston HL White Mrs. A. L. Langston Johnston Nix J. L. Chambliss Wetmore Road J. W. Dean TL M Matthews Dr. &. A. Merriam W. W. Kelly Percy Wells Ed Kacle J. W. Capt. Jand H. FE. Purr G. Mathew 4. Crowe Liberty

Hagen to Contend For British Open

Toronto report says Walter Hagen, veteran American golfer from New York, will be among contenders at the British Open to be played at Randwich, England next month. He announced his decision yesterday while taking part in an exhibition match.

Toronto

Fishing Notes at Medina Lake Weekend Catches Big Prize

Bill Crow led a fishing crowd at Medina Lake on Sunday near Jor Granterts. Crow weighed a 12.6 pound prize fish amid a haul of stocky catches. several anglers reported large catches along Baby's River, with Morrix Cinnenles tallying 60 pounds including several menhaden. Families from Willow Street and Mason Street attended, enjoying a brisk weekend by the water.

Bill Crow Jor Granterts Medina Iake Crow Eve Joe K. Richardson Willow Street George McKernon Mason Street Madina Lake Weipal Baby's Morrix Cinnenles Jodi Vie Ann Antonio Tur Fem

Among the Bowlers and Leagues at Athletic Club

A long OCR listing details bowlers, scores, standings, and weekly leaders from the Athletic Club bowling events. It names players such as Nixon, Mulligan, and Becht, records high scores and averages, and notes weekly and league standings across multiple teams and nights.

Navarro Club Defeats Mopac In Big Weekend Showdown

The Navarro club beat league leader Sunshine Specials at Booster Park Sunday afternoon in a high scoring pitching duel blown open by heavy hitting. Winters and Olsen each struck for Navarrons and Rick ets House Bank and Moon hit for the Specials. New Navarro stars Hor mer Olsen Bryan Naylor Johnnie Phillips Wallie Dunsmore debuting with Monroenn in the Cotton States loop featured in the win.

Navarro Sunshine Specials Booster Park Winters Olsen Ricketts House Bank Moon Navarruxs Hormer Olsen Bryan Naylor Johnnie Phillips Wallie Dunsmore

Ripley Believe It or Not Contest Seeks Amazing Facts

Readers urged to submit odd facts for The Light's national Believe It or Not contest. Entries must be mailed to editor with explanations on one side of the paper. Nine grand prize winners will be selected by Robert L. Ripley for the most amazing facts in America.

Mail America Light Seid Thor Nots Robert L. Ripley Rse

Sayers Panthers defeat Barbers 4 to 3 in Sunday game

Sayers Panthers trimmed the San Antonio Barbers Sunday afternoon 4-3 as Splavgay led with three hits. Hope Howell and Hourerman each had two hits for the Barbers. Missouri-Pacific Mack Bun- Jehine Speciytic won a doubleheader, beating Lane Star Grocery 4-2 and Mexican Med Hawks 1-9.

Sayers Sayers Panthers San Antonio Barbers Splvay Missouri-Pacifis Mack

Kats Rally to Win With Five in Eighth

Five fans on the eager rampage fueled Kneuper Kodak Kats to a 9 8 victory over the Lavernia Chevrolets in Lavernia Sunday afternoon G Sani and A Ackermann led the Kats offense while other details appear garbled but indicate out of town games and a coach named Warener among scattered names and places.

Kats Rally Eagntg Rane Kneuper Kodak Kats Lavernia Chevrolets Lavernia G. Sani A. Ackermann Kats Kneuper Mrs. Kneuper South Hackberry Street Taverina Arardiy Cianfersuls Erwin Zuker Fiom Warener Madlin Pinotien

Berlenbach to Fight Again in Court in New York

Former light heavyweight champion Paul Berlenbach, who retired two years ago, faces a court fight in Long Island Supreme Court. His opponent is Claire Foldner, a neighbor from Arizona, who claims Berlenbach promised marriage and then broke the engagement, seeking $24,000.

Berlenbach New York Paul Berlenbach Long Island Supreme Court Wil No Claire Foldner Axloria Mina Felner Berlenbarh Prominca

Weickline Dominates as Bears Beat Paintmen in League

Great American Life Insurance league leaders Weickline hurled a 6-0 win over the Alamo Paintmen With the Bears taking the opener in a Sunday doubleheader Am ericans and Bears combined for strong hitting Wes ton Harn and Weickling led the winners with timely sticks Morgen and others supported. Morgan also pitched well for the Bears holding nine hits fairly scattered. Umpires Washerall and Randall called the game.

Great American Life Insurance Company Alamo Paintmen Inn Southwest Attulithic Bears Dixie Sports Weickling Morgan Weston Harn Bears Sewage

Heights Triumph Over Boerne Sox 3-1 in Front of 200

Alamo Heights defeated Boerne White Sox 3 to 1 before about 200 spectators. Villaret, Alamo Heights' second baseman, collected twelve chances with stout play as both teams showcased strong fielding.

Schuh Grocers Triumph On Sunday Diamond Bout

Schuh Grocers defeated Crayp's Athletics 11 to 7 on the Grocer diamond Sunday afternoon. Nelsye struck for the losers while TF Obk doubled and singled for the winners. Numerous players are noted with scattered names and scores in a largely garbled recap of the game.

Schuh Grocers Craig Crayp Diamond Nelsye TF. Obk Crilete Alutetire Rude Moeller Wisin Miler Ur H.toling Baudenay Suniay Marc

Texas Conference Athletes to Meet in Abilene

Abilene hosts the seventh annual track and field meet of the Texas Conference with Toward Payne Yellow Dache's ten heavy favorites. Howard Payne has won three straight titles and seeks a fourth consecutive victory in the Gold meet as athletes gather Thursday and Friday in Abilene.

Texas Abilene Torna Toward Payne Yellow Dache Hope Howsard Payne AchAnn

Spills and Crashes Highlight Capital City Track Meet

Spectators witnessed dramatic spills and crashes at Exposition Speedway on Sunday. Jimmie Davis displayed nerve and skill to finish sixth after a series of tumbles, locking wheels with Rene Ogge and skidding onto the lower turn. Fret Ruth flipped an outer rail, unharmed, while Eddie Beyer and Benaie Balge crashed but escaped injury. Lee Wick, Fort Alten, Henry Sleler and Beyer won the 30 lap sweepstakes. Davis and Wick set a 96.1 time in the event. The program also featured motorcycle racing and a first crash by Richard Ahr of New Braunfels. Next Sunday’s race was announced.

Ford Davis Eerlier Lee Wick Fort Alten Henry Sleler Eddie Beyt Wick Luther Day Luther Day and the Third Event, For Class BR Cars, Went To Allen, Sleler Ruth Selee Beyer Davis Delving Andy Moore Artur Armstrong Grady Saxl Hal Tice A. Lb Harris Sundiay

Bikes Beat Cards 11 to 9 in Parish League slugfest

Travis Perrenot and Bill Erzell starred as the Jamen Bikes outslugged the San Fernando Cardinals 21 to 9 after a tense afternoon at Camberé Besch Field. The game featured early leadership by the Bikes, strong homers and triples from Perrenot Erzell and Salas, and a late surge by the Cardinals with injuries and free hits.

Travis Perrenot Bill Erzell Jamen Bikes San Fernando Cardinals Camberé Besch Cield Wine Bekharde Alugeers Salas Percenot Ang Ezzell Gol

Parish Games All Won by One Run in Local League

One run margins dominate Parish league games Sunday with St. Marys beating St. Patricks 5-4, St. Anns. down Cracella 7-6, and Sacred Heart edging St. Gerards. Morin Needham led wins while Carle and Zimmerman starred for losers in a day of tight contests.

St. Bmiary St. Patrick's Bt. Ann Creella St Gerard's Morin Needham Carle Zimmerman Pludesm St. Mary's SS. Patrick's Tate St. Reman'n Furted Peur ABS Thrawdnt Katoring Garin Needhamo Oy Ziman O.moringa Matarn Valance Flortay Cate Meyer Tanory aMfethensy Wellen Morin Innlnae Hane Maver Landy Hans Flores Nthebandry Hant Landry Aurnea Floves Hynn B Naver Honan Hye Mayer Lehni Hotinny Se Gorard Bagred Heart Wimptres Hilln Moar

White Box executive cool to San Francisco baseball dustup

Vice President Harry Grabiner of the White Box shows no excitement over the University of San Francisco star Lefty Felber. Felber, spotted by White Box scouts while throwing major league curves at the University of San Francisco baseball field, earned a contract last week. University officials threaten to protest a rumored move to keep players from graduation.

Chicago Harry Grabiner White Box University of San Frandsca Felber Pelber White University of Bon Franchsca Damchill Ron Kenesaw M. Tanda Inde

Unclear Early Baseball League Summary and Standings

Fragmented OCR text lists teams and players across leagues and standings. Mentions Houston, Dallas, Pirates, Braves, Indians, Foxx, Foxx MUileCin, and others with scattered scores and names. No coherent single event. appears as partial league standings excerpt with multiple teams and players.

Mexican ball star Rodriguez attempts self harm in jail

Del Rio May Felix Rodriguez Hilez a 40 year old San Antonio brex lea Nationals player, is under guard in Del Rio city jail after a string of self injurious acts. He struck a car, slashed his face, and smashed a hospital window before being restrained. He had stitches for wounds and consumed a light globe. Teammates report he is brooding over his wife’s death.

del Rio Felix Rodri- Hilez Brexlea Nationals San Antonio Fellowine Bors Ier Hin Fces R Hospital Flodriguez Rodriguez Rodrigues Jat Redrigurl del Rio Cowboys San Antonio Todlan

Saunders, prominent shooter, dies at home

B E Saunders, a leading shooter in the state and a popular local figure, died unexpectedly by Sunday midnight at his home 588 Exil Mitchell Street. The funeral is set for 11 oclock Tuesday morning, with Riebe Undertaking Company handling arrangements.

B. E. Saunders

Sunshine Laundry Price Cut Sparks Local Talk

The Sunshine Laundry announces a price reduction and discounts, sparking community chatter about savings and service changes. Amid unclear text, readers note a 1 percent discount and potential equipment use shifts affecting local customers and workers.

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