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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1933

Page

17

Ninth Plans For Grid Re Ninth United States Infantry

In San Antonio a Ninth United States Infantry team defeated Texas A and M freshmen 7 to 6 in a surprising gridiron upset. An Aggie drive stalled on the final point as a pass and a blocked kick decided the game amid a hushed crowd of about 2,500. Major plays featured First Sergeant George F. Fran and end Mammy Johnston on a tying drive, while Ninth defenders pressure and a late army pass sealed the contest.

United States Infantry Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College Techfield Army Calles San Antonio Aggie “Fish Glen Wyatt Aggie Barbee Bill Satfarans Texas ‘University Austin Manchys Salfarans Bouth Western University Texas Colege Arts and Industries Kingsville Frane Wyatt Aggies Greene Rasa Newsome Holteclaw

Dodgers Pick Florida Camp for Spring Training

The Brooklyn Dodgers plan to train in Orlando, Florida next spring, announced by club president Judge Stephen W. McKeever. Last year the team prepared at Miami Beach, with ongoing notes on player progress and roster adjustments mentioned amid the messy clipping.

New York Brooklyn Dodger Orlando Fla Stephen W. McKeever Miami Beach New York Giauts

Harridge Signals Possible Change in Browns Ownership

St Louis November 2 Preston Harris of the American league stated after meetings with Ball family representatives that the ownership of the St Louis Browns may change hands. He said Mr Ball’s family would decide the best course, with McGuey in charge of club affairs and Rogers Horne remaining as manager. Plans to strengthen the team would proceed, but no deals would be made before the annual baseball meetings. The Brewers and the San Antonio club are mentioned in connection with the Ball holdings.

ST. Louis Preston Wika Philip DeGatesby Ball St. Louis Browns Tip Club Heen Harridge Eli Cutiol Petate Mr. 1 GC. MecGuey Browns Wishy Hogers Horne Imanaper Harridge Mathe Y Obone Fath Milwaukee Neus

Walker Threatens to Quit If He Loses to Maxie

New York November 2 Mickey Walker declared he would quit boxing if he loses to Maxie Rosenblum in their 15 round heavyweight title bout at Madison Square Garden Friday night. Walker seeks a historic fifth world championship in a career that includes wins and notable defenses.

New York Mickey Walker Maxiee Rosenbloon Madison Square Garden Wellerwright Andanldillewetht Hules

Dempsey Returns in Strange Wrestling Bout Victory

Referee Dempsey stops a Jacksonville style bout when Marshall Blackstock of Chattanooga disobeys warnings to stop slugging and choking George Cochran. Blackstock is disqualified and Cochran awarded the win as Dempsey’s punch opens a minor gash. Myke Mule the promoter separates the ring action amid blood flow. Also, Creighton University and Rice Institute announce a future home and home football series with games in Omaha and Houston.

Dempsey Alexandria Jack Dempsey Marshall Blackstock Chattanooga Tenn Blackstock George Cochrane Houston Texa Lackstock Myke Mule Cochrane Lookley RICE Creigston Omaha Creighton University Rice Institute

Great Wagner Learns Fame Is Fleeting

The article reports on former star shortstop Honus Wagner, now a Pirates coach, facing questions about the value and misuse of his name. A press inquiry notes calls for proof that his name has substantial commercial value amid a public dispute with Braunskin over identity rights.

Wagner Pentsburgh Tomas Wagar Mitchian Equity Sporling Warner Basyman Pittsburgh Pirates SBCMN E. L. Straunstein Braunskin Tor

Organize Football Circuit at Maverick Park Saturday 6:30 PM

Organizers invite representatives from multiple teams including Hi-De-Hg Tri Tight Newsies Junior Rattlers Riverside Rats Cossacks Lockwood Eagles Prospect Hill Yellowjarkets and Rerd Bridge Areas to form a league at Maverick Park on Saturday at 6 30 PM Another league will be starter Teams weight and ages will be brought and announced Also notes Rassler pays fine Kansas City Nov 2 Jaleh Heiner a Sherman Texas wrestler was fined 25 for slugging a referee in an exhibition Monday night.

al Stewart Maverick Park Newsies Rattlers Riverside Rats Cossacks Lockwood Eagles Prospect Hill Yellowjarkets Rerd Bridge Wight Rassler Kansas City Jaleh Heiner Sherman Texas Garrett L. Smaller Missouri Athletic Commission GV. Cahion

Brackenvidee and Iarlandale Meet in Grid Card Friday

Local lists a jumble of high school and college grid matchups across towns and states. Teams such as Schreiner, Austin College, Southwestern, and others appear with venues in Ada, Denton, Salina, Kearney, and more. The page reads like a crowded schedule with numerous colleges and preparatories facing varied opponents, including Ames, Luther, and Northwestern.

Brackenvidee Iarlandale Bneifie Jene Chinard Paene Sens Vernon Denton Sam Trauston Natchitoche Stephen I Austin Schreiner Va John ‘Turlebit Bhermans Austin College Southwestern Midale West Aberdeen Ada Alva Huo Apensiana Leauisiana Novara Superior Baldwin City Bakeres Mtinsauri Valley Favallo Conlial Finekhurel Chillenthes Wentworth Chillsenthe Pleasant Iowa Wesleyan Ambrose Salina Kam Wrelpsan Wesleyan Kearnes Kramer Mysti University of Pennneuea Lewisville Linaividle Afureny Machen New Orleans Loyola Ve Marian Montentu Dlamgeburg Caralina A M Figrida TNE Elton Guilfurd Lenoir Rhent

Cardinals Release Grimes amid Wet Hurler Lawsuit

Warleigh Grimes, longtime spitball hurler for the Cardinals, was released after 16 seasons. He had helped pitch the club to prominence and faced accusations of throwing. his career ends with an uncertain future as he departs the Red Birds.

Cardinals Grimes ST. Louis Warleigh Grimes Tony Cubs Allehed

Texas Cagers Start Drills

The University of Texas basketball team begins practice November 1 without youth mentor Hol Olle who serves as athletic council business manager. Ten lettermen return from last year’s championship squad, with many freshmen joining. Captain Ronald Fagan, Jack Gray, Marshall Permineton, Bennie Rundell, and Pau Wittman are currently playing football and will rejoin after Thanksgiving.

Austin University of Texas Wil Hol Olle Athletic Council Ronald Fagan Jack Gray Marshall Permineton Bennie Rundell Pau Wittman

Prophet Pete Tast wall for the Prophet Pete j contest

A chaotic garble of names and games lists possible matchups and deadlines for a Texas theater ticket promotion with references to colleges and teams including Notre Dame and Georgia. The text hints at a Saturday event with 13 winners and a Friday midnight deadline, but specifics are unclear.

Pete J Texas Theater

Women Play Golf at Country Club

The San Antonio Country Club course hosts the weekly handicap format of the San Antonio Women's Golf Association. Play begins at 10 o clock with Mrs. Z Chester Cochran defending her title as champion.

San Antonio Country Club Corse Pyday San Antonio Women's Golf Association Z. Chester Cochran

Grid Gossip: Fordham St Marys Scout News and Rival Hopes

AP reports New York fans chase Fordham and St Marys tickets as Gaels advance agent spots one alumnus. Ohio State’s John Kehealey emerges as a standout kicker. Syracuse eyes a close Penn State tilt while Golgate favored over Tulane amid scouting chatter.

Associated Press New York Fordham-St. Mary's Knee Wil Blevens Gaels St. Mary's Louis Pometta Arction Polo Grounds Golgate Tulane Heratee Colente

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