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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1932

Page

16

Fordham to Replace Coach Cavanaugh by November

Fordham University will not renew Major Frank Cavanaugh’s coaching contract when it ends November 19. An informant from Fordham’s athletic circles says the board will decide after the football season, citing health as a factor. Assistants Hiker Joy and Dinny McNamara have taken on head duties, with scouting shifted away from the major. Cavanaugh's two year deal pays about 15000 dollars annually.

New York Frank Caynoaugh Fortham University Universal Service Fordham Cavanaugh

Texas Grid Player Seriously Injured

A 13 year old Stephen F. Austin freshman football player Mike Lewis was injured during practice in Nacogdoches Texas raising questions about potential legal action. His condition prompted concern today as officials review the incident from the prior day. Edwin Lee 18 of Danvers Massachusetts died from injuries suffered in an amateur game last Sunday. Asa J. Mohr 26 of Central City Nebraska died after a game injury with paralysis in the Crescent City area.

Texas Grid Nacogdoches Texas Mike Lewis Stephen F. Austin College Beverly Mass Edwin Lee Danvers Omaha Neb Asa J. Mohr Central City New Crescent City Mohr Sherif Mah Merrick Couna

Mountaineers at Schreiner in Victoria Friday night grid clash

Victoria Junior College mounts a strong football push facing Schreiner Institute Mountaineers in Victoria on Friday night at 8:30. Previous season success and a late pageant schedule add local excitement as coaches push a improving squad into an 8:30 kickoff.

Victoria Victoria Junior College Schreiner Institute Bebrenner Fl Rales Cpach Buccaneers Kingsville A Botrain

Wallace Gets Lesson From Professor in Action Packed Card

A boxing card staged by the Bruck brothers at Beethoven Hall drew big crowds. Tex Wallace fought Ernesto Zmien in a brutal main bout, bleeding but still swinging after a hard lesson. Other bouts featured Castillo over Stay, Burns over Martines, Jiggs Young over Eld Richards, Reid over David, and more, with judges Shelton Huntress Jr. and refs Young and Armstrong on the scene.

Shaw Bruck Brothers Beethoven Tex Wallace Ernesto Wallace Franke Castillo Gray Sock Ebsorber Castilla Bennie Perca Jeff Willie O'Brien Bennie Willie Kid Burns Pancao Martines Milion Dizzy Cailed Jiggs Young Eld Richards Jiggs Sunny Reid Tony David i Bunny Blevins Jack Shelton Monestro George Huntress Jr Lerry Young Gime Armstrong

The Blind Postman Bert Seip Celebrates Century of Service

Aged about 55, Bert Seip of Lake Zorth TU has been blind since 14 yet delivers mail with perfect accuracy for over 30 years. He braids a keen memory for voices and tunes his ears to traffic light clicks along his district.

Bert Seip Lake Zorth Belax

Canzoneri and Petrolle Box in New York Show

Canzoneri the light weight champion faces Frankie Petrolle in the charity program at Ebbets Field. The event features 10 round bouts and includes Maxie Rosenbloom defending his light heavy title in a non title bout. Substitutions updated the lineup after Ray Miller was injured and Ray Walker faced immigration trouble in Montreal.

New York Jong Videh Tony Canzoneri Petrolle Family Canvonert Frankie Sun Fb Helt Mod al Billy Petrolie Jomee Bexar County W. L. Td Maxie Rosenbloom Jack Redman South Bend Ind Arthur Hattick Walter Cobb Baltimore Jack Rosenberg Poulie Walker Trenton N. J Petrolle Walker Canzoneris Ray Miller Detroit Woge Faigle Wellug Montreal

Sunday Loop in 3 Games in Winter Baseball

Three games on as many diamonds are booked for the Winter Baseball league next Sunday. The Good Motors, tied for second with three other teams, meet the Matthies Steers at the Texas Military Institute diamond in Alamo Heights. The Hays Feed store team faces the Lakeview Cairymen at Lakeview diamond. The Dixie club meets the Rayn-O-Shyne toppers at Pueblo Service diamond. All games start at 2 30.

Good Motors Matthies Steers Texas Military Institute Alamo, Heights Hays Feed Store Lakeview Cairymen Lakeview Diamond Dixie Club Publo Service Diamond

Southwest Conference Football Chatter and Prep News

Reports from Dallas and College Station flag college grid chatter. Morrison and the Mustangs prepare for Syracuse as a long list of players ships out. Baylor, TCU, Arkansas and Texas A&M notes mix with prep scrimmages and next-week showdowns in Fort Worth and Austin.

Eddie Lane’s 95 yard TD leads St Anthony’s rally

Eddie Lane returned a punt 95 yards for a touchdown as St Anthony’s beat San Antonio Academy B team 33 7 on the St Anthony’s gridiron. Holloran replaced Lane and had three touchdowns including a 50 yard run. Estrada starred for the losers with the lone San Antonio marker and an extra point. A game between Alamo Heights and St Ann’s was postponed to Friday. Edison and T M L fought to a 6 6 tie in an Edison field clash with a blocked punt and a yardage pass accounting for the Cadets’ score.

Eddie Lane St. Anthony's San Antonio Academy St. Anthony Holloran Lane Estrada Lnsers Alamo Heights St. Ann's Thomas Edison Edison

Unreadable MAT Results Fragment With Mixed Names

Fragmentary OCR text references MAT results and multiple personal names, places, and numbers, but is largely garbled. The readable bits note a result or event involving a race, with mentions of individuals and institutions distorted beyond clear extraction.

First Loop Tussle at Southwestern football opener

Georgetown October 12. Coach Jerry Edens sends Southwestern University Pirates into their Texas conference opener Friday night vs the Saints from Simmons University. The Pirates have not yet scored this season in non conference play, posting two scoreless ties with the Texas Aggie B team and Sam Houston Teachers College, then a 20 to 0 loss to North Texas Teachers College.

Southwestern Georgetown Jerry Edens Southwestern University Pirates Texas Edward's Saints Saints Simmons University Pirates Texas Aggie Sam Houston North Texas Teachers College

Coach and Players Hurt in Smashup near Rockdale

Rorkdale Texas Oct 12 144 Coach Swindell of Milano school football team was seriously injured in Cameron hospital today along with two players. A squad of 28 men were hurt last night when their trek overturned after striking a cow. Vernon Widebrands suffered a broken rib and collarbone and George Johnson a broken leg.

Rorkdale Texas Swindell Milano Cameron Hospital Trek Bn Rockdale Vernon Widebrands George Johnson

Charity football game set for Oklahoma clash

Oklahoma City report says Southern Methodist University and Oklahoma University will face off in a charity football game on December 10 in Norman. Officials from both schools confirmed the agreement yesterday.

M.A Oklahoma Oklahoma City Southern Metnhodat University Oklahoma University Norman Okla

Trips Over Referee Has to Quit in Bout

In San Jose last night Babe Anderson of Sab Jove used the referee's foulwork to win a technical knockout from Ray Krause, French welterweight, in the 10th round after Krause tripped over Anderson and fell in a corner. Referee Fred Batterson was nearby as Krause injured his ankle and had to quit.

San Jose Calif Babe Anderao Sab Jove Ray Krause Hilad Roand Fred _Batteroa Reuse Anderson Botteros Besydy

Hillcrest to Host First Annual Amateur Golf Tournament

Hillcrest club invites city amateurs to a three hole final event starting October 22 with a week of qualifying. Bud Clark, the course supervisor, says seven days are allowed for each match. Notable players include Reuben Albaugh Halbert Grombles Tom Lawrence Mose Levinson Bernhard Schriever and Lieut K A Rogers.

Rapkiog Hillcrest Club Woodlawn Hills Bernhard Schriever Lieut. K. A. Rogers

Steele to be Next Opponent of Lewis

Ray Bredle of California will challenge Ed Strangler Lewis for the world heavyweight title in a scheduled Madison Square Garden bout on December 5. The state athletic commission has approved the match. A cripple appears for ACCC as Elbert Anderson suffers torn shoulder ligaments preparing for North Texas Teachers game in Denton.

Abilene Wildcats North Texas Denton Elbert Anderson Chrisans McMurry

District 30 football race roars into action in Victoria

In district No. 30 of the Texas Interscholastic league the race begins among Yoakum Cuero Edna Beeville Yorktown Hallettsville Port Lavaca Ganado and Victoria Taft. Yoakum, last season’s top team, is favored after a 32 to 6 opening win over Yorktown. Victoria High, with a light squad, hopes for second place as Hallattsville Ganado Beeville Edna and Port Lavaca challenge. Yorktown’s large squad and Hallettsville’s Brahmas are noted for deep talent while Ganado and Port Lavaca aim to upset the contenders. The season promises exciting matchups and strong performances from Victoria Junior College and University of Texas games this fall.

Victoria Texas Interscholastic League Yoakum Guero Edna Beeville Yorktown Hallettsville Port Lavaca Ganada Ta Fn Button Graham Aildage Yoakim High Gnera Gobblers Newman and Barnes W. GC. Holley Millen Pap Perkins Victoria High School Irma Rutherlandt McCord Perkine Bub Wim Eins Geeville Rena Cowboys Bana Trojens Reeville Yorktown Wildcats Grore Yorkum Hallettsvile Brahmas Teaterial Port Lavaca Ganatto Elever Ganatto Victoria Junior College Ike Frem Setgreiner Institute University of Toxico

Tulane Fettle Felts ineligibility appeal to Vanderbilt clash

In New Orleans on October 12, Tulane fullback Nellie Felts faced efforts to move an ineligibility charge ahead of the Vanderbilt game. Tulane will appeal the ruling of Southern Conference president Milles this week as Felts provides an affidavit from A B McLain of the Hastings Migs club claiming the pro contract was for protection during his tryout, not for 20 games.

New Orleans Tos Nellie Felts Tulane ‘University Vanderbilt Tulane Milles Felts McLain Hastiag Migs Cotton States Baseball League Feits

Missouri trip loom on Wildcats in Big Six opener

Kansas State coach Bo McKillin tempered optimism over the upcoming clash with Missouri while cautioning that the Tigers remain a tough test. Wildcats report injuries, including ivy poisoning recurrence, Zeckser’s absence, and Roswell’s tooth extraction as Missouri’s reserves show scoring bursts. Iowa State, Oklahoma, and Nebraska notes mix with play plans, signaling a swifter attack and fresh formations for forthcoming opponents.

Kansas City Bio Bo McKillin Kansas State Missouri Tigers Wildcats Gufird Hda Zeckser Dougall Roswell Missouri Tigers Johanningmeier Clark Hatfield Ross Ad Lindsey Ub Mansss Iowa State Cyclones Nebraska Don Theophilus Art Bill Pansge Simns Walker Oklahoma Sooners Texas George Sauer Minnesota Segimmege

Race Tickets Pay $1 307 From Daily Double Winners

Three lucky bettors at Sparks-Man's park featured daily double tickets winning the second and third races on Raf fley Con and Dark Star. They received compensation of two Soltar investments as the sole holders of the daily double tickets amid a prosperous day.

Chicago Woo Sparks- Man's Park Yeaterdag Raffley-Con Dark Star Burns Soltar

Four Remain in Golf Meet at Hot Springs

Hot Springs Va Oct 12 14 play reached the semi finals today from the women's division of the Hot Springs fall golf tournament with Mrs Glenna Collett Vare and Mrs Helen Hicks favorites to reach the final. Mrs Vare vs Mrs Kenneth M Seger at Rumson N Y while Miss Hicks meets Mrs Dorothy Vare Hulme. In the men's division eight golfers played quarter finals Morris B Orr of New York vs Stuart L Crale of New York Robert C Brown Plainfield N J vs Albert B Sager Rochester N Y Edrwin Schwenk Southampton S I vs James W Thornton Montreal R B Carmichael New York vs Bedell H Harned New York. Sager beat W H Wallace Augusta Ga 6 and 5.

Hot Springs Glenna Collett Vare Mis Helen Hicks Vare Kenneth M. Seger Rumson N.Y Hicks Dorothy Vare Hulme Tvith Olga Hoefler New York Seggerpan John T. Pirie Chicago Nas Ricks Tyler Field Hulme Charles M. Clark St. Louis Morris B. Orr Stuart L. Crale Robert C. Brown Plainfield N. J Drew Albert B. Sager Rochester Edrwin Schwenk Southampton S.1 Wes James W. Thornton Montreal Sager W. H. Wallace Augusta

Nitsichin Wins Cesarewitch at Newmarket

Nitsichin a 10 to 1 favorite won the Cesarewitch Stakes over two and a quarter miles at Newmarket. Chelmarsh finished second and Sandwich was third as a field of 24 horses competed. Nitsichin won by three lengths with two to the runner up. The winner is owned by D. Kennedy with A J Buston listed as Chelmarsh’s rider and Lord Roseberry as owner of Sandwich.

Nitsichin Newmarket England Chelmarsh War Sandwich Mitsichin Yesterday van Mitsichin Ja Achto

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