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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1932
Page
15
New York reports record Preakness wagering on a sunny Saturday at Pimlico with about 3.8 million in handle. A jokey observer notes the high turnout, crowd capacity, and varied betting adds, while hinting the total may peak near 70,000 attendees and describing oyster-bed rumors as a humorous aside.
Chicago May 18 Batattalino former world champion faced the golfing stage of preparation for a 10 round bout with Billy Petrelli in Chicago stadium Friday night. Petrelli planned to rest today and work out tomorrow while the bout weight was set at 149 pounds. Barbers workout scheduled at Lindbergh Park Thursday afternoon at 4 o clock and a barbers match Wednesday night at East Commerce street 110.
In Australia promoter McIntosh drives a boxing revival as he regains control of the stadium and forms the Novel Sporting Club of Australia backed by the Earl Beauchamp. He plans top talents from the U S and Europe to renew the heavyweight era and boost gate receipts.
Oklahoma City May 18 A9 Charged with striking his partner with a mashie niblick during an argument over a $1.10 wager AM Warr tax commission employee was charged with dangerous weapon in a complaint filed at justice of the peace court by Jens Pont erhouse. Victoria in lead Cuero May 18 Victoria's Rose buds continued to lead the Southwest Texas Amateur as they beat Cuero Turkey Traders 10 1. HalSetsville second after 8 2 win over Yarimum Gonzales 5 3 over Port Lavaca.
In Cincinnati on May 18, Vemk Shields defeated Biswa Vines 10 8 6 2 suggesting a return to singles for Shields on the American Davis Cup team. Captain Fitz Dugene Dixon and the squad stopped in Philadelphia en route to their tie with Australia in Philadelphia later this week, with Will Ax and John Van Ryn also in singles action.
Louis Alberb plans a Wednesday night open air wrestling card at his Alamo Street arena. Main event features Cyclone Carl defending the light heavyweight Southwest title against Speedy Henderson. Other bouts include two soldiers, Manuel Hernandes, and Jack Curtis versus Comanche Hid with Charlie Heard facing Dummy George in the three fall main.
Paul Jackson led a field of 120 in the Heart of America golf tournament at Milburn Golf and Country Club, posting 37-34 for 71. He stood two ahead of Frank Staller with four over five top amateurs, while Oilers beat Jaxed o team 7 to 1 and prepare to meet Miranda City next Sunday.
A Hollywood era tale crosses studios as Herbert Marshall, famed as Edna Jett Hollywood’s spouse, signs to play opposite Marlene Dietrich in a Paramount production. The move follows a turbulent rumor mill about marriages, collaborations, and reassignments as top talent churns between studios amid new projects and sequels.
Tila Tee Way Francis involved in a serious auto accident. Mrs Florence Victor Heifetz returns to Hollywood and attends a luncheon hosted by Mrs Gardner Bullivan. The John Considine house warming proves a great success with Fred Niblo back from England discussing foreign production with Watterson Rothacker. Mrs Raoul Walsh hosts her sister as the Walshs mingle with Louis B. Mayers at a merry dinner. Constance Talmadge Netcher models blue Carnegie attire and receives many compliments. That’s all for today. See you tomorrow.
A garbled OCR record lists players and teams from the American and National Leagues, with names like Foxx Waner Gehringer and references to Athletics Yankees Browns and Tigers. It includes batting and fielding notes, doubles, runs, and stolen bases, but many fragments are missing or corrupted.
Brackenridge High expected a season opener with San Jacinto High of Houston but negotiations fell through after the Houston school cancelled. Brackenridge seeks a strong opponent for September 30 the league permits this year. FACITIC Coast League results listed Oakland Portland Seattle Sacramento etc.
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