This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1932
Page
12
Fremont Nov 21 Walter Hoeflich, reputably skilled hunter, fired at dawn while chasing rabbits. His shot struck a stray cat that had followed him into the field, killing the pet stone dead. Hoeflich reported the incident with no intent to harm.
Lincoln Nebraska November 21 1924 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team under Coach Dann Bible clinched a third Big Six championship by defeating Oklahoma 5 to 0 with a field goal from Bernie Masterson and a safety. They conclude the conference slate against Texas A&M? and Dallas University on Thanksgiving Day.
Closely bunched finish expected as six day race teams near the end with four laps separating last from leaders. Reggie McNamara and Al Cross gain a lap to join Torchy Peden Jules Audy Bobby Thomas and Dave Sands at the head while their sprint totals push McNamara and Cross toward virtual leadership amid a tight field in Minneapolis.
Palestine, Tex. November 21 1947 Baseball men Watkins and Martin visit their home, with Pepper Martin and Lou Birlingham joining. They expect to depart around December 5 for a hunting trip in Mexico. Watty Wal sing gid is noted for his shouted deer interest over inns as the base ball players tour the area.
The Matthies Greers beat Rayn-O-Shyne Toppers 3 1 in the first game and 7 to in the second at T, MM, 1 field Sunday before a likely record amateur crowd. Tony Morin and Jim Rey led the offense with multiple hits and walks, while Smoky Woods held the Toppers to four hits in the opener.
Vague standings note references a conference table update with scattered terms like year’s, past results, and team placements. Key names or dates are unclear, but the item implies a summary of standings rather than game details.
Will Tevis, noted San Francisco polo figure, shattered long distance riding records at Dreamland Arena. He rode 20 miles in 10 hours and 186 miles in 32 hours aboard changing mounts, with Miss Barbar Worth breaking the women’s record at 8 hours 21 minutes for 130 miles. The event featured 14 teams and a $5000 prize, with demonstrations continuing toward a December finish.
Oklahoma Aggies finish strong after a 27 to 0 win over Grinnell and prepare to face the University of Arizona in Tucson on Thanksgiving. The Cowboys then meet Texas School of Mines in Patos to close the season with two road games.
Review notes Little Buster Phelps delivers convincing emotion in the Majestic showing of Little Orphan Annie style work opposite Mitel Green and May Robson. Lee Tracy’s The Night Mayor is discussed as a Jimmy Walker inspired role, while Trouble in Paradise with Miriam Hopkins tops a busy bill. Six Hours to Live features Warner Baxter in a dramatic caper with a science twist and a brief Thelma Todd Easy Pills comedy.
San Antonio baritone Alejandro Rosas returned from a Corpus Christi sponsored concert during the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs convention. He appears at the Bright Shawl on Tuesday November 22 under the Junior League umbrella, then travels to Breville and Laredo with songs including a lullaby by Father Dan A. Lanning.
Aady Jones returned the opening kickoff 19 yards for a touchdown as the Collegiates defeated the Government Jill Ramblers 24-0 on Sunday afternoon. F McDonald and T Murphy intercepted passes for touchdowns and Tom Menzies forced a fumble recovery in the win. Meanwhile veteran jockey George Thompson, 52, died after a yearlong illness. Thompson rose to fame in U.S. racing with extensive time in France and England riding for notable owners.
Los Angeles November 21 Boris Karloff Jr. set for a new horror drama adaptation from the Bluebeard novel. Carl Laemmle Jr. and Gordon Morris supervise the project with an original story for Karloff. Casts shift as Universal and Fox studios juggle other productions and star pairs.
Memphis Nov. 21 Directors of the Southern association consider measures to reduce costs and limit Class A players to lighten losses. Proposals include adopting a salary minimum and trimming the player limit from 12 to 16, with further cuts possible before the meeting. Speculation links Col. Tingham Huston to the Atlanta club as a potential active manager. Grand City meeting in New York will set the 1933 circuit schedule and review Byars for readmission after two years.
Advance tickets for a mixed boxing and wrestling card feature Ralph Hammonds and Bob Warrelt at Beethoven Ball on Wednesday. Hammonds offers Warrelt $50 and gate receipts, after expenses, if Hammonds wins by ten count. Also on the card Winzen with four ounce gloves, Bennie Ball versus Sammie Gloria grappling, plus two four round lax bouts. Mrs Moody Wins in Brussels Exhibition.
Forrest club on the Fredericksburg road saw changes as Harry Nicholls, the club pro, was named new manager and supervisor of the course. Jake Jermon and J. G. Smith, who led operations weeks ago, ended their ties with the club while P. A. Tallmadge of the Club Paotiest will head the place.
Cil Montgomery of Matrons Heights has been elected 1933 captain of the Columbia foaths team after defeating Pittsburgh.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.