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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1934

Page

9

Center Meric Ratings Highlight All American Contenders

A review of top college centers notes Smith Washington State Brougham Temple Stevens Tulane Shotwell Pittsburgh and Robinson Notre Dame as leading players. Critics praise defense and consistency though some pass errors persist.

Yast Howard Jones All-American’ Board Jones Bolow Smith Washington State Brougham Seattle F. I Stevens Jeadership Temple Robinson Navy Clack Tulane Colgate Shotwell Pittsburgh Nebraska AM America Gilbert Aubure Bean

Conference games promise thrills and grit on gridiron

Reading through this brazenly garbled dispatch, key teams Texas A&M Rice and Texas Longhorns loom large as conference rivals. The report highlights Rice Institute and Texas A&M preparing for clashes at Kyle Field, with Texas Christian and Abilene Christian also featured in a sprawling, weather-tinged football scene. The piece blends matchups, weather notes, and scattered player mentions into a single chaotic snapshot of Southwest Conference action.

College Station Rice Institute Texas Aggies Kyle Field Owls Aggies Southern Methodist Gwils Houston Fort Worth Tex Longhorns Texas Christian Frogs Jack Ghevigny Texas Frogs Orange Texas Tech Notre Dame Oklahoma Centenary Rice Texas Christian Eestie

Weather Warning Prompts Caution for Home Work

The clipped item warns of cold rainy and stormy weather posing danger for work at home. It references a SunShine Laundee and lists a contact number Fannin 727. The fragmentary notice hints at safety precautions during bad weather.

Explanations of tire pressure and globetrotting tales

A UK style oratory-like note explains tire inflation effects and air weight, then shifts to Gus L Altier, a Northern Pacific switch engineer, who has traveled about 178 countries in 20 years seeking oddities. The piece mentions his quiet city duties and willingness to answer queries about Believe It or Not cartoons.

Gus L. Altier St. Baul Altier Northern Pacific

City Championship Heavy Net Meet Draws Crowds

In a bustling city championship, the schedule outlines Saturday morning men singles quarterfinals and Saturday afternoon events for women singles and doubles. Pfeiffer, the defending champion and top seed, aims for the semis as young John H. advances. other matches feature Challis, Newell, and the Pfeiffer-Wood pair in doubles as finals loom on Sunday.

Icaas Beiog Iso Pfeiffer Cham Tellching Young John H Sintches TaGue Beech Piduere Stanard Ward Frank Challis Newel Hic Mefanit Ioadine Smeter Felter Dameg Challis Ra Boars Lodha Howard Hor Fel Water Anna Mane Reichert Mary Brien Bunce Dean Ann Matemene Wintes Jersie Iter Winker Chal Fesse Inane Polke Larvet Feltenz Worcen Me May Reighert Ann Plation Tiekman Va Mra Hin' Tee Eunice Dean Ant Ya Relehort Avery O'Brien

U S Pro Wins Melbourne Golf Championship in Australia

Jimmy Thompson of Los Angeles fired a 69 83 60 12 72 hole total 283 to capture the Melbourne Centenary Open in front of thousands. Leo Diegel and Gene Barazeni tied for runner up at 283. Ky Laffoon and Light Horse Harry Cooper shared early pace at 292. McLean took amateur honors with 221, while Craig Wood and Paul Runyan followed.

Melbourne Australis Jimmy Thompson Los Angeles Thompson Sky Leo Diegel Philadelphia Gene Barazen Naismith Victovia Ky Laffoon Denver Harry Cooper Chicago Choimpeon Denver Star McLean Joe Exer United States

Harlandale and Peacock Face Off On Foreign Fields

Harlandale Tigers and Peacock Panthers travel to Austin for District I-A clash. Harlandale, 92 players plus coaches Tryin Martin and Lyn Brown, meet the Maroons in a night game while Peacock, led by Harold Winters with 14 players, open at Corpus Christi college academy. Both games scheduled for Saturday night.

Harlandal Taedlans Tryin Martin Lyn Brown Jef Ab Noon Austin

Schreiner Payne Face Off In Brownwood Gridiron Tilt

In Brownwood on November 17 Schreiner Institute of Kerrville and Howard Payne College of Brownwood prepared for a key Southwestern smaller college clash. The two teams, noted as strong contenders, met in the afternoon for a pivotal game.

Schreiner, Payne Brownwood Smitwest Schreiner Institute Kerry Mille Howerd Payne College of Tie Payne Gridron

Negro Teams Play At Tech In Dallas Clash

A Dallas crowd watched Booker T. Washington high school and Wheatley High meet at Tech Field. Wheatley relied on star back Turner to counter Dallas Bulldogs forward power. Dallas were the 1943 Texas Negro High School Football champions and sent extra players and a pep squad for the night gate.

Wheatley Lions Booker T. Washington High Dallas Tech Field Wheatley Dallas Bulldogs Wheatley Banks Turner Tailas Eng Apa

Humberts Accepts 8-Prelim Wrestling Bout at Weitkethon Arena

Spanish Adonis Humberts ends his layoff and agrees to wrestle eight preliminaries, a step down from main events after illness and defeats by Jim Londos and Billy Edwards. He faces Marvin Westenberg in the semifinal to the Edwards and Weaver main event, with Art Shires as referee.

Dath Humberts Adonis Jim Londos Billy Edwards Marvin Westenberg Edwards and Weaver Weitkethon Arena Art Shires Will

Pro Knights of Columbus Charity Game Date Set

The annual charity football game between professional players and participating teams is scheduled for January in San Francisco with proceeds benefiting prayers and community programs. The event gathers notable professional athletes and local supporters for a long running fundraiser.

San Francisco Knights of Columbus

Rosey Passes His Title to Bob Olin in Boxing Upset

New York Nov 17. In Madison Square Garden Rosenbloom, long reigning light heavyweight champion, loses to former broker’s clerk Bob Olin after a 12 round contest. Judges for Olin were Barnos Lynch with Donovan voting for Rosenbloom. Crowd of 7000 groaned as Olin won on a decision many felt unfair.

ED Frayne New York Pal Rosenbloom Olin Olin Haroid Barnos Charlie Lynch Arthur Donovan Donovan Sammy Puller Peter Jackson Fuller Jackson Danny Ridge Bart Maxie Readiang Rosy Donovan Ad

North Texas Licks Trinity In Thorough Victory

In Denton Texas on November 17 North Texas Teachers College Eagles dominated Trinity University Tigers 19 to 0. Stovell and Captain Cox led the scoring while Stovall ran for 63 and 22 yards for three touchdowns. Trinity managed a late scoring drive with a pass to Dunewey and an automatic safety added two points in the final period.

North Texas Trinity Denton Tex North Texans Teachers College Eagles Trinity University Tigers Stovell Cox Eagles Stovall Louis Jarrell Perinrl Lewis Dunewey Tiger

Cubs Offer $250,000 For Deans

Chicago Cubs officials travel to Louisville for the minor league meeting amid reports they will buy the pitching duo Dizzy and Paul Depps from the St Louis Cardinals for cash. The delegation includes Vice President John Sexy and Manager Charley Grimm as owner Pulp KK. Weigley signals willingness to bid a quarter million for the Depps.

Chicago Dean Hrottera

Seguin Race Meeting Ends After Big Weekend

Seguin on November 17 reports Seguin's most successful horse race meeting ending Saturday noon with a 2 mile right-race program featuring San Antonio Day. Post One finished at 1 40. A crowd of 7800 and mutuels over 30000 were expected. Friday drew another large turnout and certificates showed wagers totaling 23623. Two falls occurred and Jockey J Wann was suspended for using a Kunzer on Fassaiong in the fifth race. Judge Jong Mayes urged Hehn's permanent suspension by the state racing commission. A buzzer was used to add speed in the stretch. Jockeys McClellan and W Cook fell but were uninjured.

Seguin San Antono J. Wann Kunzer Fassaiong Jong Mayes Hehn Etate Racing Commission Jorkeys McClellan W. Cook Barby

Texas Leaguers Head to National Conference in Louisville

Alvin Gardney president of the Texas East and West Texas Leagues leads a group of Texas managers and club officials departing Dallas for the national league convention in Louisville Kentucky. The delegation includes Hale Thrielon business manager of the Dallas Steers Roy Meehan Fort Worth Panthers Jack Geller Beaumont Exporters J Walter Motrie southern promotional director Jakie Atz Tulsa manager Fred Nicholson from the Lufkin entry and others.

Dallas Tex Tfi— O Alvin Gardney Texas, East and West Tixie Baseballleagues Texas Mftoreague Louisville Gardner, Hale ‘Thriélon Dallas Steers Roy Meehan Fort Worth Panthers Jack Geller Beaumont Exporters J. Walter Motrie National Association Jakie Atz Tulsa Frad Nicholson Lufkin

Army Teams at Fort Sam Fire Second Field Artillery

The Second Field Artillery Brigade faced a comeback in Army league football at Trent Field Park Bam Houston. They played the Ninth Infantry and aimed to challenge the Kelly Ford Flyers for the league lead as they climbed into third place, one game behind the leaders.

Field Artillery Ninth Infantry Atanehus Trentfield Park Bam Houston Munchus Kellyford Flyers Artillery Rleven

Barbecue Planned at Stadium Site for Completion

Barbecue Thursday at the site of the stadium, formerly the city rock quarry, to celebrate completion of the rock fill. City fathers and ladies will attend, with most guests supporting stadium efforts. Jim Shelton, superintendent, will run the barbecue in the afternoon at 4 o'clock next Thursday.

City King’s Gauri Barkes Jim Shelton

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