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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1932

Page

8

Texas women’s state golf championship opens at Fort Worth

May 9 weather greets a field of about 20 as the 16th Texas Warner Golf Association state championship begins at Rivercrest Country Club. Rain earlier left the course in excellent condition for today’s 18 hole qualifying round, with match play to start tomorrow after 43 low qualifiers. Defending champion Mrs. B R Hisk of Wichita Falls headlines a strong field that includes Mrs. C Roshon, Peggy Chandler, Mrs. M M Van Warner, Anetta Gorczycz, and Ruth Meyers, formerly Ruth Hunter, of Fort Worth.

Fort’ Worth Texas Warner Golf Association Wichita Falls Peggy Chandler Dallas M. M. van, Warner Beaumont Anetta Gorczycz Ruth Meyers Fort Worth Ruth Hunter Antonia Fisk

Two Hundred and Navy Day Race Driver Dies in Oakland Smash

Oakland Calif May 9 Rock sted speedway crash killed Jim Sharp driver in the 100 mile Navy day race Sunday afternoon. Sharp was hurled through the top rail crushed car and died from internal injuries and multiple broken ribs. Erbe Triplett Belverde Calif won the race with a time of 1 07 25.

Jimmy Sharp Oakland Calif Oakland Speedway Jim Sharp Erbe Triplett Belverde Calil

Cocke Bartlett Wins Builders Exchange Golf Title

Cocke Bartlett won the Builders Exchange golf tournament at Willow Springs, defeating Buck Smith 3 and 2 in the 36 hole final after leading three up after 12 holes. Bartlett posted 75 to Smith 78 on Saturday, then Bartlett shot 74 with Smith 78 Sunday. Also notes a later doubles pairing and Dallas tennis contender Mary Zita McHale entering state doubles.

Builders Exchange Cocke Bartlett Cocke Builders' Exchange Willow Springs Burday Buck Smith Smith Dacke Dallas Oswald Jacoby Mary Zita “McHale Austin Charlotte McQuieron -of-Dulpee Toay

Carson and Devormer Hit by Ball in KC Doubleheader

In Kansas City Missouri May game two incidents left Al Devormer and Frank Gapler struck on the head by balls during a doubleheader. Devormer, Toledo veteran back, was rushed to St Joseph hospital with injuries as Harold Carson of Kansas City and 1 San Antonio pitcher, led the Blues to a win with three hits.

Kansas City Muchle Hach Kansas City ‘Blues American Association Iua Devormer Toledo Harold Hobo Carson Kanbaa City San Antonio Devormee St. Joseph Hospital Frank Gapler Kansas City Garson

Blood Poison Kills Roston Wrestler Dimitri Demetroff

A light mat burn on the left knee from a January wrestling bout became infected and caused the death of 21 year old Dimitri Demetroff, a popular Boston wrestler. He died at Hart Hospital in Roxbury after his leg was amputated three weeks earlier.

Boston Dimitri Demetroff Roston Demetsoff Hart Hospital Roxbury Lee

Martinez Plowboys Rally For Last-Minute Baseball Win

The Martinez Plowboys defeated the Station Hospital on Sunday at Martinez Diamond. Pitcher Johnson held the Flow squad hitless until the sixth when four hits produced five runs, sealing a victory. Woods contributed strong defense behind the plate, while Hummury and Teed provided solid support on the mound.

Martinez Station Hospital Martinez Diamond Woods Johnson Tomingo Sepret Heaphat Pawbupa Fad Tenainr Bhae Jude Royca Bartro Lisinek Paoler Th Soniels Dorings Atten Vanes Paintse Behynub Wheeler John Balla Wand Jonson Johhaen

Albert's Rasslers Drift Into Louis Kia Alberta Show

Open air arena on South Alamo Street features Tutty McMillen Dal Jas Welter and Kid Lewis in opening card. McMullen and Lewie clash in main bout three falls, with Heard vs Wilks in the one fall semi final. Sammy George Jack Gurtis and Prenchy Trudeau also on the card.

Oe Albert Rasslers Boots Louis Kia Alberta South Alamo Street Tutty McMillen Dal Jas Welter tTp Kid Lewis Omaha Youngster McMullen Lewie Charliey Heard Jack Wilks Sammy George Jack Gurtis Prenchy Trudeau

Palm Heights Triumph in Free Hitthin Win

Palm Heights defeated 101 Messengers 9 to 7 on Sunday afternoon in a free hitthin game. Palm Heights went four for five at bat with Ube recording four hits and Castaneda contributing three hits for the lasers.

Palm Heights Messengers Ternoon Tor Ube Castaneda Lasers

Grand Hotel leads town's film bill at the Tipag theater

A bustling local scene reviews Grand Hotel at Tipag theater with an all star cast including Lionel and John Barrymore and Joan Crawford. The piece praises the film as a powerful study in character while noting other features at RRC Majdath Aztec and Empire venues, with various plots and stars drawing crowds.

Tpxag Ccass Berlin Wallace Beery John Barrymore Lionel Barrymore Kringelin Joan Crawford Lionel Vicki Baum Pregus Lewis Stone Wallace Ford Walter Huston Dorothy Jordan Jimmie Durante Neil Hamilton Joan Marsh Jimmie Stone

Llane and Mar son Tie For Lead In Hi Country League

Llano May 9 Llane and Mar son remained tied for first in the Hi Country league Sunday. Kerrville 1 Fredericksburg 12 7 and Tridtion Brady game was rained out.

Llane

Leon Valley Tops Somerset In Sunday Baseball Showdown

Leon Valley defeated Somerset 5 2 Sunday afternoon after jumps to an early lead and scoring four runs in the eighth frame. Stoubing pitched well for the winners allowing four hits and striking out nine. West Side Ring Card notes that American Boxing Association boxers from the club will appear in a forthcoming charity event, with bouts lined up and proceeds intended to support club activities.

Leon Valley Somerset Lion Valley Thea Stoubing All Bows of America A. A

Bette Davis to Replace Marian Marsh at Warners

Hollywood gossip notes that Bette Davis, the blonde with promise, is set to replace Marian Marsh at Warner Brothers, while Marsh may head to Fox on a negotiable contract. Davis has shines in Gerd and Cabin in the Cotton, and industry buzz links other stars to new projects and studio shifts.

Bette Davis Marian Marsh Warners Louella Univerist Bervieg Ao Gourright Los Angeles Lilue Bette Avis Warner Brothers Fox Marsh Gil Marian Went Bette Gerd Png Richard Barthelmess

Hall Revokes Kickoff Rule At Dartmouth Announcement

Dartmouth chairman BK Hall announced a change to football kickoff rules revoking the five men on the defensive line staying at the 45 yard line. Only the place or drop kick will be allowed, aiming to let the kicking team reach the field before interference forms.

Hanover N. H. May BK. Hall Dartmouth National Football Rules Committee Hall

New Miss England Goes to Owner for Speedboat Comeback

London reports the Miss England speedboat has been handed to owner Lord Wakefield and shipped to Italy for preparation by driver Kaye Don. Don aims to reclaim the world speedboat record from Gar Wood and target the Harmsworth trophy at Detroits next fall. The craft is touted as more powerful than Miss England II. May 1.

London Lord Wakefield Italy Kaye Don Wood Don Detrok

Athletics Release Joe Haley and Burt Hammond

Philadelphia on May 9 report unconditionally released Joe Haley shortstop and catcher Burt Hammond by the Athletics. Haley and Hammond depart after service to the club.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Athletics Today Joe Haley Burt Bucky") Hammond

Utilities Win Both Tussles In Doubleheader Win

Public Service Utilities beat Alamo Multigraphing twice on Sunday at Public Service Field, 7 to 3 and 2 to 1, avenging earlier defeats this season. The box scores show detailed lineups and scoring notes for both games, with key performances cited from multiple players.

Public Service Utilities Alamo Lettermen Public Service Birm DU Lea Tatharmen ABMD A. Adloa Nyingtonah En Dreeches Neuty JL Toluld Harlan Mt . Rage Ted Sammars Errore Heve Anderson Weal Atolen Haven Calin Hyingion McArthur Willlame Drench Mistrick Isa Umplad Kell Brew Curler Seater Collett Dresetna Marshalior Andersin Hane Wim Hay Sorrell Byingdons Aleys Amerson Neal Byington Piten Lima Nermen Winith Ramey Pninlaes Helles Divarheeter

Two L A Wrestlers Grab T A A F Titles

Two San Antonio amateurs returned home from the Texas Amateur Athlete Federation tournament in Austin with titles. Johnny Miller won featherweight after defeating Johnny Burke Justin, and Dick Vandigt beat Ed Curtis in the lightweight final. Davis Shapiro of the University of Texas, barred from certain competition, aims for the lightweight crown with a victory over Pearson Holy of Schreiner Institute.

San Antonio Texas Tessention Austin Johnny Miller Johnny Burke Justin Dick Vandidgt Sus. Antonio Ed Curtis Davis Shapiro University of Texas Herpate A.A. U

Tanforan To Close After Spring Racing Meet Near May Day

The Tanforan track in San Francisco prepares to wrap up its spring racing meet with closing events planned for the Saturday after May Day. Officials expect the final program to cap a season of horse racing activity at the venue.

Tanforan San Francisco Tantoran

INO-HIT GAME FOR RAMIREZ INO-HIT GAME FOR RAMIREZ

Rock Runes Flores hurler in the Hispano-American League pitched into the hall of fame Sunday afternoon at Esco bar before 2500 fans, allowing the A. C. Fillers to win 6-0. Only tai Fillers reached base, Ramiren walked, and his club won. In the other league game, the Sen Tex Barbers protested their 5-4 loss to the Bell Taximen at teal field claiming umpire Myers made a bad eighth inning decision that let the tying run score.

Rock” Runes Flores Hall of Aime Escobar A. C Tai Fillers Ramiren Sen Tex Barbers Bell Taximen Teal Field Myers

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