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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1932

Page

10

Conference favorites clash in Texas Rice preview clash

Texas, leading the Southwest Conference chase, projects a tough Dallas showdown with Rice as Texas Christian and Rice hold early conference leads. SMU, Baylor, Arkansas and others pivot toward league and non league tests as season action unfolds under wet, windy conditions and shifting rivalries.

Rice Instatute W. L Texas Christin University of Texas Baylor University Texas A

Promoter Mique Marley's Boxing League Tryout

OMCAGO October 1 promoter Mique Marley plans a professional boxing league with a tryout tonight at White City where five Oneida teather throwers meet a gh lengo team. Eight bouts four rounds scheduled feature Jose McMurry Cincinnati Joie Thorman Cincinnati Dick Cink Cincinnati Freddie Tomphinis Red Wedeete Cincinnati Howard Mitchell Cincinnati Mackla Tangin Cincinnati Rod Harding Cincinnati Young Gone.

Pro Boxing League Omcago Mique Marley White City Jose McMurry Clncimvati Jack King Chionao Dick Cink Cincinnati Mackla Tangin Howard Mitchell Freddie Tompphinis Red Wedeete Young Gone Rod Harding Joie Thorman

Wild Punt Injures Boy and Grandmother in Milwaukee

In Milwaukee on October 16 a playground football game led to injuries when an erratic punt among spectators knocked down the grandmother Mrs Edwin 64 and injured seven year old William Marto. Mrs Edwin suffered a concussion while William scraped his wrist. both were taken to hospital for treatment.

Milwaukee William Marto Edwin Willam Wille

Major league club to train in San Antonio this spring

Announcement of a major league baseball club planning to train in San Antonio next spring is expected before week’s end. Homer Hammond, president of the San Antonio club, declines to name the team, though local opinion favors the Detroit Tigers as the likely choice after past sessions with Hughie Jennings and Ty Cobb era connections. The White Sox intend to move training to Pasadena, California, next spring.

San Antonio Homer Hammond San Anégulo Nut At Liberty Detroit Tigers Tigers Hughie Jennings BO Ang Ty Cobb Chicago White Sox Wil Pasaders, Oalil

Bancroft Leaves Giants Coach Post in New York

Oct 17 report says Dave Bancroft, assistant manager of the New York Giants, has severed connections with Bill Perry’s outfit. It adds Don Howley may take the job if Toronto’s International League chairmanship negotiations fail.

Tave Bancroft New York Giants Haw Gotham New York Dave Bancroft

Jack Johnson Plans Easy Fights in Exhibition Tour

Chicago report says former world heavyweight champion Jack Johnson, age 54, will travel to appear in ledger and wrestling exhibitions next week. His dates and venue details are limited by NSA age restrictions preventing appearances in many states.

Jack Johnson Chicago Giant Negro National Boxing Association

San-Tex Barbers Take Doubleheader In Pearsall Sweep

San-Tex Barbers of San Antonio won a Sunday doubleheader at Pearsall defeating the Bluebirds 9 to 4 and 5 to 1. Flores and Munoz sparked the first game with the battery, while Toney and Willis led the losers. Martinez and Garrett starred for San-Tex in the $1 game with Sota pitching and Willis catching for the Birds.

San-Tex Barbers San Antonio Pearsall Bluebirds Flores Munoz Toney Willis Martinez Garett San- Tex Sota

Traynor Named Canisius Coach Amid Personnel Change

Traynor, former Canisius player, returns as coach replacing Gene Oberts who led since 1931. Canisius authorities declined to comment on the coaching change as of the announcement date in Buffalo.

Traynor Canisius Buffalo Mike ‘Traynor Canisius Is Gene Oberts Notre Dame Canlatug Soaches

Upsets Hit Football Pickers with Surprising Outcomes

Old Man Upset surprises Prophet Pete forecast contest on Saturday with three ties and many upsets. P. H. Lacks top scorer missed three close games but nailed near-correct results. Eighteen hit 10 of 15. nineteen plus scored nine or more. TheWeek featured every score matched and a single wrong-game streak by Pete.

Pete Satuday Vergala P. H. Lacks Texas Avenue Lacke Corelli Princeton North Carolina Georgis Tulane Vanderbilt Baylor Arkansas Prophet Fete Rko-Majestic Wii Reo-Majestic Wham Basin Tichter New Braunfels Texas Robert Johnson State Hospital LA. Lacks Cincinnati Attina Hernandez North Laredo H. L. Zurhl Edison Drive Gilbert Schaefer Menchaca CG. H. Redkey W. Gramercy John Ridd Mason Marquis Pope Laurel Heights Place Mrs. N. Finkbohner Slocum Place Lawrence Kramer Csr- Aon W. H. Gee Fulton Roy E. Harabrick McAllen David Walsh Neal R. L. Hutchings Veterans Hospital Legion H. R. Flack Madison Prophet Pete Eyith

Sing Sing Team Beats Port Jervis 7 to 0 in Prison Game

Sing Sing inmates led by coach John Law defeated Port Jervis 7 to 0 before 1700 fans. Jory Hayes scored on a 4 yard run, Alabama Pitts added the extra point. Injuries marred the game as several cops were knocked out and Jumbo Morano played his final Sing Sing appearance.

Ossining Mutual Welfare League Sing Sing Prison John Law Notre Dame Sing Sing's Bing Slog Boys Port Jervis Pollen Jory Hayes Alabama Pitts Theis Bing Bing Port Jervis Font Thinea Jervis Herrers A. Casterline Jumbo Morano Sing Sing Blard Sing Sing Mumbo Notre Dame Tean Enya Jumbo Thall

Touchdown Parade: Graham Leads Scoring Race Across Big Six

Ralph Graham Kansas State fullback tops the scoring chart with 72 points in four games. Louis Bush of Massachusetts State trails by six points, with Causey Kimbrell of Auburn dropping to third at 68. Other leaders span East Midwest Southwest Pacific and more, reflecting a national scoring overview.

Ralph Graham Kansas State Louis Bush Massachusetts State Causey Kimbrell Auburn Georgia Pech Graham Bush Mass Kindrell Midwest Monnett Mich Southwest Koy Texas Rocky Mi Tolman Utah State Missouri Wa Hall Oklah Pacific_Smith Idaho

CANIER-EDISON TITLE GAME IN SIGHT

Edison high of Los Angeles Heights faces Lanier Vocational high in a likely Class B District 24 championship battle at Techfeld on Thursday October 27. Edison rode a 68-0 win over Somerset and aims to beat Lytle after a tough loss, while Lanier is favored to defeat South San Antonio at Van Daele.

Techfeld Theeights Edison High Los Angeles Heights Lanier Vocatonal High West Sidera Nemo Herrera Joe. Ward Edison Somerset Lytle Lanier Exison Field Lanierie South San Antonio van Daele

Spanish American League Set to Begin Play

The Spanish-American Basket Ball league plans to start around October 20 with about seven teams. At a Saturday meeting five clubs entered the loop, including Tuesday Nightclub Cha pultepecs Amado Nerve Arco Ira and Sons of America. More teams are anticipated. Spanish-American girls teams list locations and names such as Location Mark Tuesday Night Modern Maids Orquiden What Next and Alma Latia. Sponsored by BE M. Marceatt and Joe Fordyne.

Chapultepecs Amado Nerve Arco Ira Sons of America Bix Mo&lern ‘Maids Orquiden What Next Alma Latiia M. Marceatt Joe Fordyne

Albaugh Keeps Up His Great Golf Streak at Willow Springs

Reuben Albaugh, famed as a red headed golf wizard, headlines Riverside’s first annual tourney by blasting a course-record 67 at Willow Springs. He defeats Lt. Rogers 2 and 1 and advances toward a semifinal clash with Lieut. O A Anderson while Gene Sarazan looms as a future challenger. Other results include Campbell’s 4 3 win, several close matches, and a wide field advancing in multiple flights.

Reuben Albaugh Gene Sarazan Willow Springs Riverside Johnnie Dawson Chicago Albaugh Lieutenant Rogers Rogers Rube Miler Campbell T. J. Lane Hoe Lonnie Wendland O. A. Anderson Stores Zisvlher Cautein Kunnecke L. H. Hathaway John Marley J. Mudswich Fidle Dingel Ay Mitchell Lieutenant Whitson Sereeqnt Lo Yoles G. Wo Saider George Terrell Block Bherry K. Binine G. C Susne W. EB P. Grange Il. Wood G Dudaon Tan le Mh. Guxtore Dr. B. Bers A. Wills A. L. Mergenthaler Ave MrNale 0. Tone J. Thompson Colonel Biddle Buxton Wits Nave McNair Third Rats

Flowers to Face Wright In Endurance Fight Card

Promoter Charles Drake nearly quit before arranging Young Tiger Flowers to fight Kid Wright in a main event at the Leon ard Athletic club Monday night. The show on Central Playground includes six rounds for Flowers versus Wright, plus Simms versus Delgnds and Usher versus Tanner, with a separate white patrons section.

Kid Wright Charley Drake Tiger Arizona Charles Tiger Flowers Leonard Athletic Club Central Playground North Pine Street Farry Kelley Young Seta Lazy Daddy Simms Kayood Kid Britton Mike Delgnds Kit Usher Kid Tanner

Tapia Wins Thriller At Monterey Tennis Tourney

Richelio Tapia of Mexico defeated Geleating Hal Surface of Texas in a three hour match 2-6 6-4 4-6 8-1 64 to claim the Monterey invitation title. The event drew 32 Mexican and Texas players with strong showings from Jesse Pfeiffer Frost Carvel and other San Antonio stars.

Monterey Richelio Tapia Hal Surface Austin Texas University of Texas Star Surface Frost Carvel San Antonio Ace Martin Buxby University Ellsworth Vines Tapia Jesse Pfeiffer San Antonio Bertram Welbars Alfonso Unda Tepid Unda Coubies Sterling Williams Lexas Pfeiffer Carvel Leon Walthall Sr Harold Folks

Cochran Wins Waco Country Club Invitation Joust

Tommy Cochran of Chilton Texas, a former state amateur champion, shot a phenomenal round Sunday to beat Dallas player David Guldman 4 to 3 in the finals, capping a sensational comeback for the veteran at the Waco event.

Cochran Waco Beck Chilvion Texas Galf Tommy Cochran Waco Country Club David Sprc Guldman Dallas

Air Corps Golds Face Freebooters in Fort Sam Clash

After a 6 to 7 victory, the Air Corps Golds meet the Freebooters Tuesday at 3 30 PM in Brackenridge park as part of the Fort Sam Houston para tournament. Jack Lapham led the San Antonio squad with four goals while Hastey and Douglas added three apiece for the winners.

San Antonio Air Corps Fort Sam Houston Brackenridge Park Freebooters Jack Lapham Wilson Southwell Hastey Douglas Harbord W. H. Craig Lieut Palmer Bil Burke Jr Ih. Lapham Arb Merkel Mal Burke Sr van Meter Brandt Parmier Craig Watson Cnvtain Coulter Hill Cusdek Barritt Walker

Cats and Somerset Play Scoreless Tie In Football

Cats and Somerset Independent football battled to a scoreless tie on the Somerset grid. Players named include Warren Massey and McMitt with tackles from Henjemin and Di Merritt, while Somerset ends Langston Schmidt and Stacey anchor the line. Austin team dominates. Redwich Whites beat Texaco Chiefs 3 2 in a twin bill with M Tracy shining for the losers.

Cats Somerset Bob Warren Frenchy Black Cate Somerset Independent Massey Warren Christopher Henjemin Schmidt B.stacey Hickman Smith P.rodgers T. Mahon Cen F. Stacey J. Hillon McFarland R. R. Lengston Austin Austin Playground Texaco Chiefs M. Tracy

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