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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1932

Page

4

Southwest Conference Football Showdowns Heat Up

Inter sectional games headline a Saturday slate as Texas Longhorns face Oklahoma Sooners in a key showcase. Rice travels to Loyola New Orleans, while Arkansas battles Texas A and M in looming clashes that could shape the conference title race.

Texas Christian University Texas A. É. M College Nation Baylor University Arkansas University Little Rock Beoween Oklahoma University University of Texas At Dallas Southern Methodist University Syracuse University Syracuse N. Y Toyota University of New Orleans Rice Institute Houston RICE Bourton Tex Rine Institutes Loyola of New Orleans Texans Owls Notre Dame Loyola Wolves Minnesota Loyola Owl Sarile Pos Biee Snathiotes McCauser Thiarhe Driwonil

Army Leagues Open Season At Brooks Field

The 1932 Army Football League opened at Brooks Field with the Brooks Field Maroons facing the Second Field Artillery Brigade, as six teams compete in a 15 game schedule across Army posts near San Antonio. Teams include Kelly Field, Randolph Field Cadets, Ninth Infantry Manchus, and Twenty-third Infantry Doughboys with games on Wednesdays and Saturdays through October and November. Substantial stands seat about 2000, and several venues host games at Randolph, Brooks Field, Kelly Field, and Fort Sam Houston.

Brooks Field Brooks Field Maroons Field Artillery Cainsons Ithe Kelly Field Werhe Twenty-third Infanty Doughboys Randolph Field Cadets Ninth Infantry Manchus San Antonio Randolph Brooksfield Fort Sem Houston Trent Field Artillery Post Pale Field Artilery Picot

Big slate of top games across the nation this Saturday

National football slate centers on Pitt at Army at West Point and Michigan versus Purdue with Big Ten title implications. Ohio State faces Michigan, Wisconsin challenges Purdue, and Tulane defends title against Tennessee while Vanderbilt and Alabama loom in the South. Other strong tests include Cornell-Princeton and Dartmouth-Penn as eastern contenders, with Colgate upsetting potential and Navy tackling Ohio. Conference clashes run from the Big Six to the Pacific Coast as teams chase pivotal wins.

New York West Point Ralph Basse Michigan Purdue Ohio State Clarence Speare Wisconsin Tulane Tennessee Vanderbilt Alabama Pitt Army Cornell-Princeton Dartmouth-Penn Colgate-LaFayette New York University-Georgetown Cornell Dartmouth Colgate M. U Syracuse Southern Methodist of Texas Columbia Virginia Holy Gross Detroit Navy Ohio University Ions Ilinois Northwestern Minnesota Nebraska Notre Dame Drake Kentucky Washington and Lee Georgia Auburn Duke Maryland Mississippi State Louisiana State North Carolina Southwest Iawa State Kansas State Kensas Missouri Texas Christian Baylor Texas A. & Me Arkansas Texas Oklahoma California Washington State Oregon Ucl.a Souther Gailforms Stanford Loyola of Los Angeles West Coast Army Utah Hocky Brigham Young

Fight Results by Associated Press Tally Cards Confused Names

Scattered boxing bout results list many misread names and places including Tollywout Galt New Fork Tommy King and Lou Snyder with San Diego Detroit New York and San Francisco amid garbled lines. The fragmentary item preserves no clear outcomes or event details.

Associated Press Tollywout Galt New Fork Tommy King Arey San Mieso Calit Woicwet New York Lou Knyder San Diego Drew Stone Batley Johnny Minolta Detroit Arew San Vwathel Chick Reine Mary Jax Automated Toy Curneme Besbetey Oh Chrlaty Lewin Phicalz Ariz Bobby Sox Nrw Lirleeen Kaldin Ba Jabeny Berek Pittsburgh

Untitled sports result fragment from historic page

Fragmentary OCR text references ironical names and numbers, mentioning results or standings with scattered terms like TEEs and scores. The readable content is too garbled to determine a clear event, participants, or outcome.

Howard Payne Yellow Jackets Dominate Austin Team

Howard Payne College Yellow Jackets overwhelmed Austin College 47 to 13 in a Texan Conference opener. The Brownwood team used strong running and passing, with standout plays by Mesur Underwood and Worry as the Jackets scored in all quarters and built a commanding lead.

Howard Payne Austin

Edison High 68 Somerse t 0 in dominating district clash

Edison High School Golden Bears routed Somerset 68 to 0 at Edison field. Only 11 starters played as Edison overwhelmed the visitors with superior interference, precise defense, and multiple scorers led by Stettla Frelling and RicGar-Taugh.

Edison High Joe Ward Edison High School Golden Bears Edison Somerset Edison Field Stettla Frelling Wise Sacran McFarland RicGar- Taugh Jeff End

23RD INFANTRY WINS HOT ONE AT TECH FIELD

Twenty third Infantry defeats San Marcos Freshmen 13 to 7 in a thrilling game at Tech field Friday afternoon. Umberger broke through for a 85 yard winning dash and Weckter added a 95 yard kickoff return for a score as the Doughboys grabbed a late lead and held on. Gensteig led the Freshmen with strong defense while Caldwell Wechter Burns and Matthews stood out for the attackers.

Twenty-third Infantry San Marcos Colleer Freshmert Tech Field Priday Affternoon Umpberger Umberger Binghem Weckter Carnes Gensteig Guerd Caldwell Wechter Burns Matthews Spo Marcos Burma Whittey Lanza Weathnird Ban Marcos Uate Torenty Ate Maceom Aleht Ae Yant Smeacy Ban Stateos Lnm Ine Tildlala Bend Mines

Pirates edge St Edward's 7 6 in Texas conference opener

Southwestern University defeated St Edward's University 7 to 6 in Georgetown for the season's first Texas conference game. Dave Williams recovered a fumble early, Reese Jennings and Giesecke starred for the Pirates, while the Saints fumbled repeatedly and failed to score after late drives. Pirates had 13 first downs to 6 for St Edward's.

Pirates St. Ed’s Georgetown Southwestern University Bt. Edward's University Texas Dave Williams Reese Jennings Jess Jennings Giesecke Charles Btone Saints Balhts

Jamdan Daly Hernid claims doping robbed Olympic race chance

London report states the Amsterdam entrant from Inday Usul Mme Broun, Duleh Swimmer, arrived from Los Angelen and said she was doped before the event, which prevented her from competing.

London Jamdan Daly Hernid Amsterdam Inday Mme. Broun Los Angelen

Drake Faces Notre Dame In East Battle At South Bend

Drake Bulldogs travel to South Bend to challenge Notre Dame in a key football clash. Coach Heartley Anderson planned to start his second team but Drake would still likely face Notre Dame’s strong lineup and depth.

South Bend Ind Drake Bolpayee Notre Dame Ae Bulldogs Heartley Anderson

Trinity Comes Back to Beat Huntsville Tigers

Trinity University men defeat Sam Houston Teachers of Huntsville 20 to 6 in Friday action, securing two wins and one loss in the Lone Star Conference race. Bhick Autrey Whipper Jameson and Lowry starred for Trinity. Nicholson Shields and Sadler led Sam Houston.

Trinity Huntsville Waxahachie Texas Tricty Uaniversity Sam Houston Trechers Huntsville Bhick Autrey Whipper Jameson Lowry Nicholson Shields Sadler Trinty Whipple Galloway Graham Ker Plourney Shick Koulik Sam Houston Bullard Archer Hall Rhodes Whitley Gimon Kelves Ma Jone Pollard

Mississippi pair to oppose shark stunt at San Pedro Pool

Miss Lucy G Smithers of the Humane Society and District Attorney Walter Tyner oppose a proposed aquatic exhibition featuring Caswell who plans to kill a 20-foot shark with a knife and transport it alive from Aransas Pass to a pool. They warn the act violates state law against animal torture and could face enforcement action. Caswell, a Florida navigator and yacht captain, also plans to ride porpoises and exhibit sea creatures as climaxes to his show.

Wallace Sterk San Pedro Perk Pool Bob Antonio Humane Society Lucy G Smithert Humana Society Caswell Walter Tyner Florida Gene Lewis Aransas Pass An Pool Gulf Bob Cammahen Aransas Pasx

Jewish Basketball League to Decide New Officers Next Tuesday

The Young Men's Jewish Basketball League meets Tuesday night at the St. Anthony hotel to accept more entries and form a permanent organization. Current teams listed include Theta Elema Ch fraternity, Young People's Teague and Block's All-Stars, with A Z A club, Temple league, and Sharluck's All-Stars expected to join.

Jewish Basketeers St. Anthony Theta Elema Ch Fraternity Young People's Teague Block Temple League Sharluck's

Monterrey Club Meets Gonzales F H in Sunday Triple Header

Three soccer games are scheduled for Sunday at Van Dackt stadium in San Antonis. The feature match pits Monterrey club against Gonzales F H at 10 15 AM. Early and late games involve Anahiacs versus Nationals and the final clash between the Fionals and Victories, with October 23 set for the afternoon slate.

Monterrey Gonzales F. H San Antonis Soccer Sunny

Mrs Lapham Wins Forrest Club Golf Handicap Round

Mrs Lapham won the weekly handicap tourney of the San Antonio Women’s Golf Association on Friday afternoon. She carded an eight on the Forrest club course, with a seven stroke handicap, to post a net six. The event continues next week at Fort Sam Houston with hostesses from the Women’s Golf lum.

Lapham Forrest Club Forrest Course Jock Lapham San Antonio

Wrestlers clash as disqualifications decide main event

Schlaegel and Blackstock tangled over a barred choke hold with Blackstock disqualified for repeated use. Schlaegel won the main bout after a long, chaotic match at Beethoven hall, while Alley defeated Obie War Eagle in another rugged indoor show marked by near-riot-like excitement and referee rulings.

Bol Schlaegel Marshall Blackstock Blackstock Beethoven Hall Black Stock Hehleegel Edule Vogt Schitaegel Tom Alley Obie Rylea Schisegal Sol Behlaegel Hefaret Vogl

Brackenridge Fright Ends Del Rio Comeback Victory

Brackenridge Eagles edge Del Rio 8 3 in a hard fought Friday clash. Dizzy Dean returns to action as Del Rio’s defense stifles Brackenridge early, but McMillan rallies the Eagles with a 25 yard completion and a fourth quarter rushing score. Dean is carried off after re injuring his arm as Brackenridge fights through fumbles and blocked punts to seal the win with a late safety and successful two point conversion attempt.

Bed Phare Jhas Brickenridge Anerd High's Wildcats Wibrith Arkarhé South Siders del Rio Dizzy Dean Boy Dean Jeg Shopbach Eudiron McMillan Baker Oval Slater and Company Siackenridge Bill Loessberg Eagles Miler Iuser Atm del Rio Claude Kellam Menor Puskett Vet al Laneups Cox Roderia Walter Cee Talion Otter Ftnier McMahan Deve Stodign Vase

Flinn Wins Virginia Golf Tournament in 8 and 6 Victory

In Hot Springs Virginia George H Flinn Jr of Pittsburgh defeated Thomas R B Hulme of Philadelphia eight and six to win the Hob Springs Falls golf tournament. An exhibition match at the Cascades course featured Edwin H Ware Jr and his wife Glenna Collett Vare beating Fay Ingalls and Mrs Helen Hicks 6 and 4.

Flinn Virginia Hot Springs George H. Flinn Jr Pittsburgh Thomas RB. Hulme Philadelphia Cascades Edwin H. Ware Jr Glenna Collett Vare Fay Ingalls Helen Hicks Apt &, Mbs Hicks Vare

Cochran Leads Waco Golf Field In Semi Finals

Cochran of Tyler and Spec Guldman of Delis lead the field in the Waco Country Club Invitation as semi final action unfolds. Cochran posted rounds of 7, 88 and 70 to smash course records, with fellow Waco entrant Guldman favored alongside. An unrelated rental directory ad note appears amid the golf coverage.

Cochran Waco Texas Tommy Cochran Tyler Spec" Guldman Delis Russell Cox al Barbee Guldmen Meek Bugsy Wace

Football Tonight Jefferson's R Teal Stephens Towmen

Cryptic OCR capture lists players and teams with scattered names and numbers, suggesting a local football note or box score. Distinct entities include Jefferson, Teal, Stephens, Towmen, Oxden, Engl ap, Mark, Morein, Rail, Sithl, and Sp. 48, with fragmentary scores or references.

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