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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1932

Page

18

Young Army coach chosen to lead West Point football team

Lieutenant Garrison H. Davidson, class of 1927, will replace Major Ralph Sasse as head football coach next season at West Point. Davidson, the first second lieutenant in the post, has served as assistant and plebe coach and led scouting operations, with no announced changes or assistant selections yet due to War Department policy.

West Point Military Academy Army Liewt Garrison H Gary) Davidson Ralph I Sasse P. B. Pleming Sasse Lawrence Biff Davidson War Department Ralph Irvine Leese Gar Sassé

Draft Overlooked By Minor Leaguers

Auburn W C October 13 The player draft remains a sore spot in pro baseball as three Class AA leagues the American Association International and Pacific Coast failed to draft any players on the initial list Secretary John H Farrell of the National Association of Professional Baseball clubs says he expects little activity in smaller leagues with Class A drafting starting October 15 Class B October 21 and Class G October 27 The major leagues drafted only four men in total.

Auburn W. C Piayer John H. Farrell National Association of Professional Baseball Clubs American Association International Pacific Coast Farrell

Minnesota Halfback Myron Ubi Recovers From Illness

Minnesota halfback Myron Ubi has won his long battle for life, doctors at University Hospital reported. He suffered Documenia and severe lung injury from a scrimmage, but is improving and will be moved from an oxygen tent in a few days.

Minnesota Minneapolis Minn Mns Myron Ubi University Hospital Ubi

Chocolate Declines Offer for Arizmendi Fight in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles on October 13 an offer of 10000 dollars to stage a bout between Chocolate and Baby Arizmendi of Mexico City was declined. Match maker Hayden Wadhams announced the decision as Steve Hemas, a former Penn State athlete now willing to meet Ace Hudkins there, was cited. The bout may be held in November in Los Angeles.

Chocolate Arizmendi Los Angeles Baby Arizmendi Mexico City Hayden Wadhams Steve Hemas Penn State Ace Hudkins Wadhams

ALL FLASHES IN PAGE WIN

Tommy Hall starred for Thomas Nelson Page C0 with an 8 0 victory over Washington Irving. He had a 5 and 90 yard dash and a 90 yard punt return for a touchdown aided by Bailey interference. Junior teams Floresville and Blockdale set for Thursday game with Mayea Bishop coaching Blockdale and Cough Tan coaching Floresville.

Tommy Hall Thomas Nelson Page Lass Washington Irving Irving Page Hall Bailey Blockdale Floresville Blockdale High Schools Mayea Bishop Toaches Professor Cough~ Tan

Texan hunting near San Antonio praised by Martin Wright

The article profiles hunter Martin Wright arguing North Amelia offers premier North American game. He lists bears, deer, caribou, elk, moose, big cats, antelope and many birds hunted in diverse climates then asserts Texas hunting near San Antonio rivals other regions. He notes thrill over wild game plus water and overall Texan recreation in the area.

Weston Marin Wright United States Mexico Canada Alaska Rocky Mountain Ron San Antonio Strers Martin Wright South Texas Chamber of Carrieres

Canzoneri Still King of Lightweight in New York Tonight

Tony Canzoneri extends his hold on the lightweight division with a 3 round knockout of Frankie Petrolle at Ebbets Field, while Maxie Rosenbloom cruises to a 10 round non title win over Jock Redman. Chocolate favored to beat Feldman in featherweight clash as elimination tournament begins.

New York Tony Canzoner Fim New York State Athletic Commission Kid Chocolate Oegra Lew. Feldman Baltaline Tommy Paul Buffalo National Boxing Association Ebbetsfield Canzoneri Petrove Frankie Billy Petrove Canzoner Petrole Tony Petrolle Charlity Maxie Rosenbloom Jock Redman South Bend Ind Maxle Redman Rosenbloom Jeff Chocolate Battalino Feldman Battilino Marcel Thil France Frank Battaglia Chick Devlin San Francisco Ben dJeby Paul Pirrone Cleveland

Amateur Pro Tie At Waco In Golf Event

Fort Worth duo Bryan Newsroster and Jack Grout joined by George Ronbach and Spec Goldman of Dallas in a tie for premier honors at the amateur pro match on the Waco Country Club course. All four recorded 68 in the opening round amid ongoing qualifiers for the Waco Country Club Invitation. Spec Goldman carded a hole in one on the 17th hole.

Goldman Dodo Mne Floyd Boone Coresivana T. B. Benzeilton Amateor Waco

Baylor Bears Head to Little Rock for Bowtwest Conference Game

Baylor University Bears team of 30 departs Waco for Little Rock Arkansas to face the Razorbacks in a Saturday Bowtwest Conference clash. The squad lists starters and backups at key positions including Weatherby Clark Norton Clem Edwards Kroney Reeves Pearce and others.

WACO Baylorsuniversity Bears Little Rock Ark Bowthwest University of Arkansag Razorbacks Soach Morley Jennings James Petty Weatherby Clark Ackles Norton Clem Edwards Kroney Reeves Cee Pearce Fullack

Laurie Ayton Plans Return to Scotland Golf Career

Chicago October 13 Laurie Ayton one of the first Scotch golf professionals in the United States will return to Scotland due to illness. He will leave for Gotland on November 16 ending his run in major championships and plans to resume golf there.

Laurie Ayton Scotland Shicago United States Ayton Jong Gotland

Wedding of Loretta Turnbull Postponed Amid Ill Health

Loretta Turnbull, famed speedboat racer, was to wed Richard Blythe in New York. The ceremony was postponed after an illness in her father’s family, with Turnbull and her mother taking a unspecified cruise and Blythe flying to Burlingame, California.

Los Angeles Loretta Turnbull Miss Turnbull Richard Blythe New York Miss Turn Built Blythe Burlingame San Francisco Turnbull

McMurry to clash with Sul Ross in Alpina Saturday

McMurry Indians head to Alpina Saturday afternoon to face Sul Ross Loboes in a rematch of last year’s 34 to 7 Abilene victory. The two teams meet after Sul Ross earned a win last season despite the prior defeat.

McMurry Abilenf Indians Alpina Sul Ross Tedders College

L A Dog Show Entries Near 300

A rush of last minute entries brings the San Antonio Kennel Club all breed show to almost 300 dogs. Exhibitors travel from New York Atlanta New Orleans and many Texas centers. Entries closed but cataloguing continued as the event nears Tuesday and Wednesday at the Crawford Motor Company showroom on West Houston Street.

San Antonia Dallas Rathmullen New Mexico

Cicero the Chestnut Gelding Wins Track Record Ride

At Sportman's Park Cicero, a two year old chestnut gelding owned and trained by Cy Hunt, won the first race of the season and then captured the feature race by breaking the track record with five furlongs in 1 05 on a muddy course. The railbirds buzzed as Cicero del Cicero became the race's watchword.

Chicago Sportaman's Park Cicero Cicero Fa Cy. Hunt Cicero del Cicero War.org Railbirds

Fuchs retires as Boston owner after sale of stake

New York attorney Emil E Publis longtime head of the Boston National League club sells his continuing interest to Charles Adams. Adams will become president and Publis retires from baseball. The deal covers 7000 shares for about 188000 dollars. The Braves home park remains under estate ownership and lease.

New York Emil E. Publis Boston The Braves Gharies Adams Adams Puchs Boston National League John A. Heyd~ Jer National League Boston Nationals James E. Gatiney Boston Club

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