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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1934
Page
6
Damon Runyon reports on boxing referees replacing judges as the preferred method for determining outcomes in Gotham. He argues a limited, experienced referee staff improves accuracy and urges commission self discipline rather than interference with referee decisions.
In Dallas on November 26 a California women’s polo team will play a 2:20 exhibition chukker at Arlington Davis field. The Riviera Club members from Santa Monica and several California and Sacramento social players join the event led by Borncee Veer wife of a movie star. The match is described as the first women’s polo event in the Southwest with several notable participants from Los Angeles Sacramento and nearby areas.
A report notes Carl Hanford, brother of the late Buddy Hanford, is expected to ride again this winter after a second injury. He has the upper body in a plaster cast from a broken shoulder area. C H Trott er plans to take nine horses to Florida following Maryland.
Chicago November reports say Kingfish Levinsky is not in top condition for a heavyweight match with Art Lasky. Athletic commission officials will inspect the Kingfish gym tomorrow as Levisky weighs around 20 percent more than his September bout weight.
In Wembley Stadium, Tilden and Vines defeated European rivals in a tennis championship. Vines outplayed French pro Martin Plea with a 7-3 2-6 6-3 6-4 score, while Hens Nu of Germany conquered Brice Barnes of Austin, Texas 6-2 6-0 6-4.
Los Angeles reports an income tax lien seeks $3561.35 for Pola Negri on 1837 earnings. Chicago notes the death of Charles Ducky Stewart, 51, former White Sox catcher, from a heart attack at his home.
Tom Ottey from Ardmore Ohio wins his second national intercollegiate cross country title at Van Cortlandt Park in 31 minutes 54.5 seconds securing Michigan State's second straight team title with 77 points Maine follows with 93 points, Yale 181, Cornell 173 and Pitt 178. Columbia takes freshman title.
New York reports Mae West, cited as a magic actress,Decides to enter harness racing. She has instructed trainer Art Blackwell of Toweto bid on several trotters at the Old Glory auction sale next week, following prior ownership of Elizabeth Weberling and Senator Leon.
Kansas State and Nebraska lead the Big Six as Thanksgiving clashes loom. Nebraska needs the title for a fourth straight year after a late scare from Kansas, while Kansas State rides strong after a tight Oklahoma win. Kansas, Oklahoma, and Iowa State also factor into a tight race toward Lincoln, with Missouri and others awaiting results.
The Light Newsies Juniors defeated St. Anthony's 6-0 on Sunday. Key plays included a long pass from Ruca to Kernannes for the opening score and a 35 yard interception return by Hernandez. Strong defense by Garcia, Ama, Rios, Padilla and EB Chapa limited St. Anthony's to no points. Gabiie Castro, Cabby Rodriquez, and Eampies led the Newsies with steady offense, while Schwartz, Tada and McCarthy excelled for St. Anthony's. Newsies dominated first downs 12 to 5.
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