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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1932
Page
15
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Indian wage strike action is reported with chaotic OCR text. Names and numbers appear garbled. The fragment hints at union activity, locations like Portland Newark Hawatne and Duluth, and references to associations and memorials, but details are unclear.
The San Antonio Indians edged Dallas 3 to 2 in a tense sixteenth inning duel. Herb Sanders spun six sharp innings, outdueling Dallas ace George Murray as cross hits and timely offense lifted the Tribe. Zaepfel belted a seventh triple, Go och and Loepp drove in the decisive runs, while Dallas errors fueled the home tally. Chief Moore missed the lineup with illness.
Ermal Eadie Ball, Oklahoma City born outfielder, returns to the Indians after a severe ankle sprain in spring training. Reports say Mill’s ankle is improving and Hall may play Thursday against Fort Worth in right field, replacing Grassey who has been filling in.
After a long layoff the wrestling card returns with Billy Edward of Kansas City squaring off against Blecher in the main bout to decide Nichols opponent for June 3. Stanley Bersch the Australian heavyweight champion meets Tiger Murdock in a featured battle. Doug Marcel faces Walter Stratton in a strong, crowd-pleasing clash judged by Hal Beots and George Himbress Jr to crown the top rival for Nichols.
The Yankees and Cubs lead their leagues after a mixed set of games. New York moved atop the American by sweeping the West while Chicago climbed NL leaders with steady wins. Washington slid, Cleveland beat them, and Detroit, Boston, and Pittsburgh posted notable scores as the season openers heated toward a productive stretch.
Activity In The Light's annual sports parade shifts to Woodlawn lake swimming pool Friday afternoon with eight junior schools entering two style events per class. Defending champs Mark Twhin's swimmers and coach Tolar lead the meet with judge Roland Kupper officiating. Three divisions A B and C feature 1 1 yard dash 160 yard relay and diving plus 60 80 and 40 yard dashes and relays with diving. Also girls finals at San Pedro park saw Gladys Goswell defeat Ann Evans in a three set match while others advanced in doubles.
Kelly Field Aviators edged Wichita Falls fast poly team 12 to 11 after an extra period in nine periods at the El Rancho tournament Wednesday. Houston beat Oklahoma City 7-6 in extra time. Dallas faces Tom Collins' Freeboaters Thursday afternoon. Lieut. Carl Brandt of San Antonio is slated to play with the Freeboaters.
The Texas A&M Aggies travel to Austin for a Friday and Saturday pair of Southwest Conference games against the league leading Texas Longhorns. A pair of wins would topple Texas and likely award the conference crown to Rice, per the article.
In Los Angeles on May 1, officials announced strict rules for the tenth Olympic Games starting July 0. Most athletes may not leave the Olympic village where they will be quartered. A committee led by Louis B. Mayer will provide amusements. Athletes will stay in the village and participate in village programs with musical acts, films, and pantomime.
Wichita Falls announced the removal of its Texas league franchise to Longview today. Lo Lou view was made here, confirming the move as part of league reorganization.
Houston May 19 Captain Jake Hess of Rice Institute Fort Worth is favored to win the Southwest conference singles championship at the title meet opening here today. Teams entered include Rice Texas A M Baylor FG U and A M U. The four seeded players likely Hess and Henry Holden of Rice Martin Buxby and Karl Kamrath of Texas.
Lanier Hi Wallops to defeat Jackets as Lanier Yok bats Wednesday afternoon at Rock Quarry diamond. Lanier led by four singles from Walire and Ruth hit a Jackets triple. Mendoza Sanchez and Santos also contributed for the Vokts while Pete hurler for the losers.
Members of the world chine pinnship volleyball tennnf Le M.C. A. will be tonored ath chan nel to be held Tuesday night at the Pine hotel. Chester sium, president of te Y, announced Thursday. A handful of players and their wives, with supporters, will attend. Some team members will speak about their Chicago national meet play.
In Kansas City dispatches a San Antonio catcher Bob Fenner earned credit for his part in a near no hit game. Morriss of the Texas league yielded the first no hit performance in the American Association years as Rarsats City fell short. Fenner spoke to reporters confirming his role while pitching and fielding aided the effort.
An advertisement touts a Goodrich Silvertown tire line with a slogan promising guaranteed workmanship and the lowest price in 62 years of Goodrich history. It claims to beat 1932 conditions and urges customers to profit from the situation, promising satisfaction with the Goodrich quality. Prices listed are 10.46 and 12.86.
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