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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1933

Page

19

Fort Worth to Split Fortunes as Atz Rejoins Club

Fort Worth shifts control of its baseball franchise with Jake Atz returning as manager under local leadership. Indianapolis pulls financial and playing ties, relieving Walter Holke and Welter Riley while Roy Meehan and Walter Morris gain full control. Perry plans to fund only gate receipts, cut losses, and reset player options as Atz arrives from Oklahoma City to lead the Panthers.

Fort Worth Jake Atz Oate Indianaports Roy Meehan Walter Morris Jake Ats Indianapolis Indiana Walter Holke Welter Riley Norman Perry Meehan, Morte and Als Wade Reav sUlefer Indianapolis Perry Cats Killefer Raneball Morris Indians Walter Halke Walter Riley Halke St. Louis Riley Ate Oklahoma City Atl Beaumont Galveston Fort Wort Sam Lord Ted Robinson Steers Theneetor Shreveport New Orleans Pelicans Jakey Aiz Fort Worth Panthers

Lefty O'Doul Secures His 1000th Major League Hit

Brooklyn outfielder Lefty O'Doul, who began in 1919 with the Yankees as a pitcher and later starred for the Dodgers and other clubs, collected his 1000th hit yesterday. He led the National League in hitting twice and holds an unofficial .358 career average, cementing his status as a leading batter over a decade.

St, Louis Lefty O'Nioul Brooklyn New York Yankees Lefty Yankees Red Sox Oles Ghints Philadelphia Dodgers

Motorcycle Race At Harlen dale Oval Promises Excitement

Motorcycle devotees will witness a special match Friday night at 8 15 at the Harlen dale oval off Pleasanton road Pyron street Included are new daredevil riders from Los Angeles Denison and Austin with local entrants Joe Barcus Panama Harrishaw and Elder Cain Promoter Hal Tice notes last week’s times by Johny Seymour and Pat Pursley set the bar.

Thure Harlendale Oval Pleasanton Road Pyron Street Johny Seymour Pat Dynamite Pursley Seymour Purs~ley Los Angeles Chubby Bidwell Dilly Finger Denison Leonard Sloan Austin Joe Barcus Panama Harrishaw Elder Cain Hal Tice

Tarpley Delivers Yet Another Victory For Fifty-Second Squadron

John Tarpley pitched eight clean innings allowing eight hits as the Fifty-second Squadron defeated the Fifty-third 8 to 3 at Randolph Field. Eanes led offense with three singles, while Tarpley earned the win and teammates contributed. fielding errors by several players were noted along with base hits and a double by Seraub and a three-base hit by Achltenry.

John Tarpley Randolph Field Squadron §2 Eanes Ablhloa Yangley Banes Karben Eimma Dev On Eren'ali Lemb Copp Seraub Thompson Moran Lauriey Bins Shraub Pekkala Donaldson Lamb Morgan Thentnall Sehlathers Grenthall Lo Simms Karhen Donald Son Hae Halls Tarpley All Gurritiers Cargithers Taacher and Foster

Liberty Rifle club shoots, names top scores at Wetmore range

Had scoring 198 totals on 50 and 100 yard firing, B F Thompson and L P Bartett led the list at small bore practice held Wednesday on the Wetmore road range. Other scores include G B Scott 196 Rudolph Kempf 191 Gaulden Mathieu 190 Carl Selmeider 189 4 P Martin 189 H P Carmean 186 W E Morgan 186 L L Gilbert 182 C T Stevenson 182 C Noble 182. A tryout will be held next Sunday morning to select a team to represent the Liberty club in the first National Rifle Association league match.

B. F. Thompson L. P. Bartett Liberty Rifle Club Wetmore Road G. B. Scott Rudolph Kempf Gaulden Mathieu Carl Selmeider P. Martin H. P. Carmean W. E. Morgan L. L. Gilbert

Reported Kid Chocolate Far From Top Condition

New York report from May 18 says Kid Chocolate may defend the world featherweight title Friday but Showtime odds and condition suggest he is badly faded. Watson of England looms as potential challenger, while Chocolate’s weight and training have drawn concern and speculation about the fight’s outcome.

DAVIS New York Orangeburg Ms Kids Chocolate Chocolate Raman Watson England Havana Bern Watson

Istpte Tourney Definite For L A Courts

The Texas Lawn Tennis Association awards the state championships to San Antonio Country Club for the week of June 5. Dr Penick of Austin confirms Light's exclusive story. Joe Kaufman will be general tournament manager with a large field of 100 players from across Texas. A new champion will be crowned to succeed Lieut Delph Muelhelsen, with Jesse Pfeiffer among contenders and Paschal Wallhall drawing close attention. Ann W Reichert may return to competition after a year recuperating from operations.

Texas Lawn Tennis Association San Antonio Country Club DR. Penick Austin Country Club Tennis Committee Goodwin C. Carter Hal Dewar Leo Brewer W. D. Masterson Jr Joe Kaufman Texas Lieut Delph Muelhelsen Randolph Kelly Fields March Field Calif Jesse Pfeiffer San Antonis Muelhelsen Paschal Wallhall Jefferson High Annw Mae Reichert

Park Fights Pack Em In at Brackenridge Park Wrestling Card

Weekly wrestling show drew a packed crowd as the Warren Wiggins versus Chiro Salinas feud headlined the card. Pug Miller defeated Spider Webb two out of three falls to claim top honors, while Don Martinez beat Shorty Hedrick in a one fall bout. Boxing exhibitions featured K O Galindo over Nanga Gutierrez and draws for Murray-Ochez and Chamberlain-Garea, with Sonny Reed beating Big Boy Fred.

Gf Armstrong Brackenridge] Park Warren Wiggins Chiro Salinas Pug Miller Spider Webb Don Martinez Shorty Hedrick Timmy Harmon Jimmy Taylor K. 0 Galindo Nanga Gutierrez Charley Murray Raymond Ochez Carl Chamberlain Kid Garea Sonny Reed Big Boy Fred Eddie Curtis Walter Champ Ralph Hammonds Mac McNeil Rusty McInnis H. H. Nichols Tlner Sergeant de Priest Charley Noble

Borrowed Players Beat El Ranchito

In Fort Worth on May 18 San Angelo polo team, hampered by illness among three players, borrowed Dr Raworll Williams, Luther Weekes and GH Stephens Jr as aides to Pete Patterson. The rebuilt lineup defeated El Ranchito 12 to 5, with injured or absent players not listed among the final starters.

el Ranchito Cael Childers Tran Johnson Bul High

Somerville to Contest British Amateur and Open Championships

Canadian golf figure Sandy Somerville, holder of the United States amateur title, will play in the British amateur and open championships at Denbigh North Wales May 18. He trains with B J Roberts, North Wales amateur champion, as local fishing notes report a 410 pound Jewfish caught at San Benito, Texas, and a local contest underway along the coast.

Somerville Denbigh North Whales C. Ross Sandy") Somerville United Bates B. J. Roberts North Wales GETA Fisn San Benito Texas Andrew Champion Jr Donna Ban Benito Joiny

Football Game Friday To Raise Fund for Trip

Elson's high school team, with Ward and star Jack McGarraugh, will stage a Friday spring game at 4 pm to preview the 1923 squad and raise funds for travel to the national track meet in Chicago. Ward will suit up briefly. McGarraugh will officiate. Read lineups for Iron Men and 1933 squads and contact Fannin 1231 to place an ad.

Elson Joe Ward Ward Jack McGarraugh Chicago Tencella University of Texas McGarraugh Edison Iron Men F. Foshee F. Wolma Drew Einkaul Finley Gartier Frelling Franklin J. Hickey Steltle Robinson Michaels Bowman Walston Bennett Araham

Women Play Alam o Links in San Antonio Friday

San Antonio Women's Golf Association will hold its weekly 18 hole event at the Alamo Golf Club Friday starting at 9 a.m. Participants are invited to compete and enjoy the competition on the course.

San Antonio Women's Golf Association Alamo Golf Club

Bowie Track Opens Season With Inaugural Handicap Feature

Bowie Maryland May 18 Opening day of the Uday meet at the Bowie track marks the spring racing season’s final phase. The feature is the eleventh Inaugural handicap a mile and 70 yards for three year olds and up with purse reduced to 2000 from 5000 added.

Bowie Track Bowie Maryland Southern Maryland Agricultural Association

Trollinger Wins San Angelo Golf Championship

Ralph Trollinger won the top flight municipal golf championship at San Angelo, defeating Horace Nurmmn in the final 20 holes in a match played this week.

San Angelo Municipal Golf Links Ralph Trollinger Horace Nurmmn

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