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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1934
Page
5
The November edition of The Light's Free Refita Directory is advertised as available at all Pigely-iWiggly stores with an invitation to ask for it. The notice emphasizes accessibility through local merchants and urges readers to request the directory.
The Mere Widow with Maurice Chevalier Jeannette MacDonald Edward Everett Horton and Una Merkel is praised for its grand scale and stylish humor at the Majestic. Peck’s Bad Boy and its reformulated title headline Jackie Cooper Thomas Meighan and Dorothy Peleteon star in a heartwarming family drama at the Alliec. The Aztec offers Popeye short features and a color spectacle. The Virginian at the Texas, with Mary Cooper Mary Brian and Waiter Huston, is hailed as a top western talkie. Coming Tuesday is Million Dollar Ransom from Damon Runyon with Phillips Holmes and Mary Cra.
The Negro Baptists will address a will be addressed Tuesday night by Henry Allen Boyd of Nashville Tennessee, per Rev. W S Breul pastor of the Second Baptist Church. Boyd will arrive in San Antonio at p.m. Tuesday.
Reading shows weekly schedule and results for the Turner Ladies Tenpin League with team matchups, players such as Ulrich, Schott, and Toepperwein, and high scores like 212 389 and 175. Individual standings list players Palmer Dallnig Schmidt Murauardt Barthelme and others with averages and totals.
Hollywood chatter notes Lilian Harvey arranging a European comeback, heading to London February 1 for a one year contract on three films arranged by Harry Edington. The report links wedding rumors with Willy Fritsch and updates on Fay Wray joining Gaumont for Alias Bulldog Drummond, plus industry gossip about other stars and engagements.
The Broadway Seals earned their first victory by defeating a new army team 2 to 0 before a large crowd. The league plans a series of Td games to decide the champions who will receive a trophy and other awards. Mason scored near the end of the first half and Bailey added a late third-period tally. Monday at 10, the San Antonio Rangers face the Eagles at Sealie’s Broadway rink.
In the closing event of the season Leonard Ward outpaced rivals to capture the cowboy and top prize money. Glass Garr of Visalia placed second with Shorty Hicker of Ratten-Tes also contending as Fran ce Schneller led calf events and Don McIntyre handled the one-man elect tone. Captain John W. Blue, instructor at Fort Benning, died from injuries after a polo practice accident at the camp hospital yesterday. He was a Raleigh native and had won prizes in international horse shows.
Pfeiffer dominates San Antonio men’s tennis winning 6-3 4-1 6-2 over Key to claim the city title. Dean also wins the women’s crown from Reichert 7-8 6-4 and captures doubles with Mitchell 6-2 6-1. Junior upset winner Hickey advances to final against Dunn. boys’ action continues this week.
Washington reports the fun-making duo Nick Albrock and Al Schacht have dissolved their partnership after more than a decade with the Washington American League club, the Senators. Schacht will join the Boston Red Sox with former manager Joe Groma, while Attrack remains with the Senators. The pair have performed in vaudeville and movies, with a past quarrel ending their friendship yet sustaining fan amusement.
Winter softball at San Pedro Park features Monday games including San Antonio Body Company versus Finch Cigar at 7 PM and Meleyor Dairy against A. ani -P. stores at 8 PM with a 6 AM Ford Staffel versus Tangle Gales. Mars's Intramurals notes show Sophomore standout Blyvet leading with a .1000 slugging pace while Jon Is batting .700 and Bill Kleeman hits .600. multiple players listed among top 16 hitters. Averages list Ehrler, Knemasi, Letlin, Zoelner, Catalant, Cain, Brady, Driffitt, Trusteil, O'Connor, Orvesee, Thomas, Harrod, Reikey, Teka, and Tiossex among leaders.
Carta Blanca remains league leader after a 6-1-0 victory over Diamond Jewelry in the Abecc program. Gonzales FL II trailed with a 2-0 win over International club in a rough match. St John’s beat Lakeview Grocery 3-1 at the seminary field. Next Sunday Carta Blanca and Gonzales F. H. meet at San Pedro park to decide the top spot. Standings list Diamond Jewelry, St. John's, International, Lakeview. One dollar shades for sale at Gin. Gee Classification 111 Light Classified.
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