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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1933
Page
15
The San Antonio Missions win a decisive third game at Galveston in a 5-? victory as they close in on Houston and Galveston in the Texas league standings. Pending a six-game road swing with two at Galveston and four at Houston, the club eyes a climb toward the top, with pivotal series shaping the playoff push.
In a game at Galveston, Crehed Ule by Molesworth led early with a light touch in the fourth. Purdy singled, Bet tencourt chased Huff, and a misplayed throw-in aided Purdy’s run. Darrow and Guveriec homered as the Missions built a four to one lead, but Galveston rallied in the eighth and ninth. A late single and defensive plays tied the game, though a close second-base call and a misplayed ball prevented a final Mission win.
In New York on May 24 Babe Ruth told Joe McCarthy he might hit one today and race the bases. He then homered in the first inning sending the ball into the right field stands, ending a long drought as the Yankees moved to end a stretch of poor hitting.
In a tense late inning, Hoffman slides home on a squeeze as Darrow balks and a Galveston miscue allows Hoffman to reach safely. Emile, 10 for 14 at bat, finally walks, ending the game. Manager Billy Webb discusses Orville and Jorgens facing a 30 day suspension, potential cut to 14 days, delaying their return.
New York Yankees snap a three week drought as Ruth hits a homer in the first inning and Gehrig follows with another in the third. The pair's slumps end on a 6-4 win over Cleveland, boosting the Yankees to within two games of the league leaders. Eddie Bennett, once a bat boy, credited with breaking the jinx by tapping Ruth and Gehrig with a magic crutch. Other games include Grove and Foxx leading the A's, and the Giants and Braves winning their matches.
May 11 report from Jamaica meet notes improving attendance with about 9000 daily crowd, 70 percent paid admissions. Joseph B. Widener, president of Westchester Racing Association, forecasts Belmont opening soon and longer meet. Stakes scheduled for first 12 days.
The Mission AG-30 Rifles swept two of three games against Lasdumlas in Nuevo Laredo Mexico over the weekend. Gent of Nueva Laredo Leo Nate former Tulsa ace batted in runs in a 3-2 Mission victory. Billy Walsh of McAllen paired with Chicho of Nueva Laredo to add a run in the second game, a 1-0 win for the Laredo squad. Monthius of Mission led a rally in the final battle with four hits as the Rifles blanked Laredo 8-0.
A fragmented recap shows Tasmy'n Teesulie defeating Brooklyn 9 to 3 while New York edged Cincinnati 4 to 3. Western and American Association summaries mix scores, notable batters and pitchers, with teams such as Kansas City Columbus and Omaha listed among results and lineups.
The schedule lists games across the Texas League and the American League. Houston plays San Antonio, Fort Worth visits Oklahoma City, Beaumont faces Calveston, with other matches including Chicago at Boston and St Louis at Philadelphia and more games across Cleveland New York Philadelphia Chicago and Washington.
Jefferson high school's Mustangs, already league champions, closed the season by defeating Ing Tech 4-2. Jim Mortis hit a home run in the third inning and a passed ball disrupted Ing Tech as Jefferson seized the victory led by strong pitching and clutch hitting.
Clyde McDowell of Paris named as second baseman on the 1992 Texas Longhorns baseball squad after a meeting of the university’s athletic council. Fourteen players from the 1992 team were announced as letter winners. Meanwhile Kansas State track coach Ward Haylett announced Missouri Valley A A U track meet arrangements set for June 10 to invite athletes from Kansas Oklahoma Missouri across high schools, colleges, universities and independent clubs.
William Noley known as Pickle, the Bobcats No.1 player, defeated Harper Bess to win the singles championship at the Southwest Texas Teachers College tennis tournament in San Marcos. He beat Bass 6-3 4-0 7-5 in the final after ousting New and McCarley to reach the final. Real estate ad note follows.
Houston May 24. Qualifying rounds drew a small but fast field for the Texas Golf Association state tournament at Houston Country Club. Notable players include Gus Moreland defending champion, Tommy Coothran, George Rotan, Ostle Carlton, W. R. Long, Reynolds Smith, Nell Smith, Jack Dole, James Phillips and others from Dallas, Houston, Austin, and Ranger. Pairings listed though entries may grow as late signups are accepted.
In a sparse item from Dy International News Service the American and National Leagues are listed with players such as Ruth Funes and Hartnett. The fragment hints at homerun derby activity and team mentions including Phillies Cubs and others, with scattered scores like 8 to 7.
Discussion around Austin efforts to repeal the boxing ban focuses on revenue from legalized fights versus moral concerns. The Texas House passed a bill to regulate boxing 73 to 55 and aims for Senate action before May 10. promoters see renewed opening for open, fan-friendly bouts as Texas boxing eyes a legal future.
Members discussed plans to stage a dance and obtain films of several national cupboard races to showcase at the next meeting. The Alamo Boat Club met Tuesday night at the B. L. Stman Deet company to review the program and arrange logistics.
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