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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1932
Page
15
In Topeka on May 25 a wrestling crowd incident left Mrs. Hail Smith, wife of a prominent attorney, with a fractured skull after a fan threw a pop bottle at the ring. Referee Joe CarpEntering? Carpenter was knocked out earlier, as Doc Reynolds of Texas clashed with Jean Callet of France. A $100 reward was offered for the bottle thrower identification.
A garbled OCR shows numerous bowling scores, handlers, and league references with many unreadable names and mixed numerals. The text lists players such as Peeneer and Gebhardt along with scattered handicap figures and league labels like ALAMO and FURNKIPCRE, resembling a cluttered league record page.
Five Los Angeles athletes were awarded Aggie letters by Texas A and M. Hector Fuentes, formerly M T track star, received a letter in track. George Lord, ex Harlem dale star, earned a letter. Francisco Fuentes, Hector’s brother, won a freshman numeral in track. Edward Steves earned a baseball letter, and Lester Weltman, captain of the baseball team, received his letter.
Archers LD Huckaba and Elbert Wheeler prepare for a 160 yard versus 80 yard duel at San Pedro Park Sunday afternoon. The event features a 4A or 24 arrow format with both contestants aiming for a high score as spectators forecast a close contest.
In Geneva on May 25 a fishing party led by Michael Tooles and Martin Broderick used confetti on the water to lure fish. The float plan resulted in catching two fish. The incident reflects local tradition and the community pastime of celebrating with flower petals and confetti along the shore.
Houston trap club members won four state titles with John Chey claiming amateur singles after a shoot-off, Mrs Norman Plot retaining the state singles, Tobe Parks taking the Texas junior title, and W M Wickes winning professional singles. Out-of-town shooters won two titles while Bill Lambert led with 200 straight in singles and 97 in doubles. The meet ends Wednesday with handball championship and final 100 target counts.
In Hot Springs Arkansas on May 25 sixteen women advanced to round two of the Trans-Mississippi golf tourney. Mississippi state champion Hen Fitzhugh and Town State champion Lucille Robinson remained favorites to reach the final, with Fitzhugh facing Hilda Urbantke of Austin and Robinson facing Annie Gorazyen of Fort Worth. Anne Webster defeated Mrs. Frank Meyers after Meyers marriage to a San Antonio catcher.
New York May 25 The American interzone Davis cup final will pit Brazil against either the United States or Australia in the second week of June. Matches set for West Side Tennis Club Forest Hills New York with Brazil arriving June 2. Australian American ties scheduled in Philadelphia next Friday through Monday.
Reno plans set for the Levinsky Baer heavyweight title fight on Independence Day. The match will be a 12 round bout, with a likely extension to 15 rounds as described by promoter Sachs. Dempsey and manager Leonard Shernis are in San Francisco finalizing arrangements.
Louis Altert has completed his mat card for an open arena on South Alameda Street Wednesday night with a speed theme promising a strong turnout for his third open mic venture. San Antonio features newcomer Ed Kanton meeting Oreste Vadela in a top light heavyweight bout, while Deloyal faces Charlie Heard in a semi final and other bouts include Banmy George and the Comanche Kid with Joe Manning.
Agua Caliente Mexico May 35 In a sudden move Wirt G Bowman resigns as Agua Caliente company president effective May 31. He and Gen A L Rodriguez sold their stake to James Crofton Baron Long and Joseph Schence. Bowman plans to return to his home in Douighas Antz.
Lena Styles, veteran catcher, was released by Dallas after playing in all games of the Steel Indian series in San Antonio. The move comes as manager Happ Morse signals a roster shakeup following Styles arrival from Cincinnati this spring. The crowd taunted Styles as he was discharged, and Dallas officials confirmed the decision late night.
Right handed pitcher Morris Johnson has won 18 games and lost two with amateur clubs around San Antonio this season and played for Union 694 kem of the City Major league last summer. He has signed at eight tryouts on the Mon gor La club of the Cotton States Baseball League and plans to leave Monday.
Jersey City announces signing veteran right hander Pete Donohue after his release by the Boston Red Sox. A short note from Sonora lists five fall football games with a schedule showing home games in the middle of the season and conference matchups.
Fragmented OCR lists leaders and players across multiple teams with scattered numbers and names. The readable parts reference American League figures, teams such as Yankees and Giants, and various last names, but the text is garbled and incomplete.
Fragmented OCR text shows boxing results with fighters from Fairmont and surrounding areas. Mentions of Amarian and Hagler hint at match outcomes and participant names, but the garbled lines obscure clear results, opponents, and scores.
Hollywood chatter notes Ernst Lubitsch’s joyful charm at a Gary Cooper party. Mentions next project titled Lovern and Bandits and the cast talks with Herbert Marshall Edna Best and Kay Francis. Also covers Jud Carter Leslie Fenton suit, Ann Dvorak contract notes, and Malibu tennis social with stars and arrivals.
Fort Worth signs Old Tom Estell, the spitballer released by the San Antonio Indians for breaking training rules. Estell has a Fort Worth contract and was in uniform Tuesday night, with a possible chance to face the Indians when they visit Fort Worth in June after a career across San Antonio Selma and the Southeastern league and subsequent unemployment.
Jock Crewford of the Australian Davis Cup team arrives in PHLVAUSLYHLA with a mascot he guards closely. American teammates hope the creature brings luck in the intercontinental event. The report notes the mascot’s black appearance and mysterious aura as a local curiosity.
Starting next Sunday the reorganized semi pro Mexico bas t Ida club will play at Tech field on North Flores street meeting the Oklahoma Indians in two games first at 10 a m second at 3 p m. Hernandez, veteran at second base, will be Mexico playing manager. Future opponents include Del Rio Cowboys Houston North Texas millroad. A double header every Sunday with music. Tech field is in top shape with new fence and painted grand stands.
Ellsworth Vines predicts the United States Davis Cup team should be sent to England for Wimbledon if they win the zone finals against Australia and Brazil. He stresses that Wimbledon participation would give players valuable international experience while criticizing the idea that it would overindulge American competitors. Craig's Athletics to hold a merl ang at 8 o'clock Wednesday night at 17 Ghnter building.
Garza pitched a no-hit no-run game for the Guvei Indians as they defeated the Castills All-Stars 8-0. Ayala and Rives led the offense. Earlier the Indians crushed the St. Louis Cleaners 9-1.
In Auxuil, France on May 25 Mrs Helen Willa Moody and Sidney B Wood Jr advanced to the Guerter mixed doubles final with a straight set 6 3 6 1 win over Cecile Duc and Mercier and Francois Terrier. They face Ida Adamoart and Christian Bolugius in the quarterfinals while English pair Mrs King McKane Godfree and G P Hughes trail 3 6 6 3. Singles play continues Friday with Rene LaCoste returning to championship action.
Volleyball teams race with three games left in the Fifty-second School Squadron league. D and E share the lead with eight wins. F in third with seven wins and five losses. Headquarters trails with one win and five losses.
Bt Patrick s Shamrocks seek a Sunday afternoon game. Contact Travis at 1303 or write to 315 Sandemeyer Street for scheduling.
Tulba Oklahoma May 73 1 Lyle McCarroll a 40 year old Tulba county farmer and former pitcher for the Kansas City Blues killed himself with a shotgun. Authorities say motive remains unclear and under investigation.
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