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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1933

Page

11

Denman and Darby OT Faction In City Tennis Meet

Young players dominated the San Antonio city championship as matches resumed at the country club. Langham upset Gilbert Denman in a three set thriller while Guggenheim edged Darby in a tight finish. Junior and girls singles feature strong showings as the tournament progresses toward the semifinals.

San Antonio James Langham Gilbert Denman Joe Gugenheim Langham Mitchell Darby Hougton Young Gugenheim Darby Reading Deuce Iights Gugmnheim Frost Sarvel John Bennett Jr Capt R. O. Bassett Norris Stutts Carvel Bassett Albert Bledenharn

Horse Show Assn Meeting Called in San Antonio Courthouse

A meeting of the San Antonio Horse Show association has been called for 7 p.m. Thursday in Judge J. F. Onion's courthouse office to discuss organizational matters and upcoming events.

Colleges Seek Funds to Fill Stadiums

By Pat Robinson New York Oct 26 1930s era analysis notes colleges face mounting athletic deficits and shrinking gates. The piece cites Princeton Yale and Harvard exploring new coaches and big money to attract players and boost attendance, arguing gate receipts drive major programs more than tradition or art.

New York Wilk Fostbal Princeton Aryard Alamo Alimnt Caa Wummaas Yale Cambridge Harvard Frinceton Frits Crisler Hirom

Last Grid Gone Ends Season At Eureka Springs

In Eureka Springs Arkansas Det 25 reports the high school grid team has quit football to focus on basketball. The town’s sole gridiron site has been replaced by a factory, ending football at the local level.

Eureka Springs Ark Det Ozarks

CITY OF TWO STATES BRISA! SPLIT CITY STRADDLES BRISTOL

The two halves of Bristol exist in Tennessee and Virginia with separate administrations. Sullivan County and Washington County host parts, the main street runs through state lines, and Tennessee lacks a hotel and railroad station while Virginia houses them. A reader is invited to write for questions about the Believe It or Not cartoons.

Brisa Sullivan County Lemesser Washington County Virginia State Street Bristol Tennessee Ripley

Klein Meets Pinkey Here In Winter Birds and Fish Drive

Chuck Klein National League champion baseman and Pinkey Whitney former Philadelphia teammate now with Boston NL infield plan a winter drive on birds and fish in the region. Klein guests of catcher Spud Davie of Mobile will arrive. Pinkey returns Monday from Mexico where he played exhibition baseball. Klein brings pitcher Pierce of the Phillies.

Chuck Klein Philadephia Pinkey Whitney Chuck Spud Davie Mobile Pinkey Mexico Klein Pierce Phillies

Raymond in First Newmarket Race Victory

Raymond owned by Sir Abe Rathy won the historic Cambridge shire handicap this afternoon at the Cambridge track as reported in Eng Oct 25.

Raymond Newmarket Eng Abe Rathy Cambridge

City Girls organize first meeting for basketball league

The City Girls basketball league plans its first organizational meeting at 5 30 Friday evening in the city hall recreation department office on the third floor. Representatives from State Hospital Red and White stores Dibblesports H and H Coffee Barbera Sports Lauterstein Incarnate Word College and Westmoreland College are invited and other managers or backers may join. Last year the league under recreation department supervision sent two teams to the Fort Worth meet where Barbera Sports city champions finished third.

Leagu City Hell Recreation Department State Hospital Red and White Dibblesports H & H Coffee Barbera Sports Lauterstein Incarnate Word College Westmoreland College Fork Worth

Reds and Greens Clash in Army Polo Finals at Harbord Field

In the Harbord field tournament, the Reds need a win against the Artillery Greens Thursday at 2:30 to clinch the army polo title. The Artillery quartet has two wins, while Infantry Blues hold two wins and one loss after a 15 9 victory over the Aly Corps. Captain Griffyth led the infantry with all goals.

Reds Artillery Artillery Greens Harbordfield Infantry Blues Artiery Hag Aly Corps Harbord Field Tusday Grifyth Goels Infantry

Boxing Card at Brackenridge Park Ends in Draw

Park boxing fans witnessed a brisk night as Mao Anaya and Jake Pic fought Johny Kramer to a draw in the main event. Kid Liwon defeated Irving Hare, Jake ODonnell stopped Mike McGlain in the second round, and Marcos Nina drew with Kid Robert. Salinas defeated Bil Waldir. other bouts featured Con Ture and Art Cantar with Kit Amuatan, among others.

Mao Anaya Jake Pic Johny Kramer Brackenridge Park Kid Liwion Irving Hare Tla Jake O'Donnell Mike McGlain Marcos Nina Kid Robert Kid Salinas Bil Waldirty Con Ture Miaslaalppl Art Cantar Bocal Kit Amuatan

Agudas Achim Young Men Plan First Practice at Y

Agudas Achim Young Peoples league organizes a basketball team and will hold its first practice at the Y MLC Wednesday at 7 30 p m All members and others who wish to try out are urged to attend.

Agudas Achim the Young Peoples

Purse dispute halts match race plans between Esquipoise and Winooka

In New York on October 25 negotiations between C. V. Whitney and Rulfo Naylor over purse terms for a proposed match race ended with apparent cancellation. Whitney offered a $5000 purse at seven furlongs, while Naylor sought $25,000. The event would have been the Belmont Park feature on November 7 alongside Winooka’s Eastern debut at Laurel in the $2500 Challenge purse.

New York C. V. Whitney Rulfo Naylor Esquipoise Winooka Whitney Naylor Wincokk Wastchester Racing United Hunts Belmont, Park Laurel

Mrs Brown's Dogs Win Scottie Honors at San Antonio Show

Mrs Varies Browns Scottish terriers won top honors at the San Antonio Kennel Club show. The report lists Puppy bitches first Sporran's Duchess of Marduke, second Dittie Miss Prim. Novice dogs led by Bruce. Open class winner Sayde Ben-Jandy. Local entries include Wirsh Little Beauttail and Snacran's Tiachess of Marduke. Open and best of breed went to Sporran Spallicht.

Bem Fifal Firat Bruce Temale Marhail Secon Bitsa Dalla Lucky Strike Mre Nels Burke Tammy MarTavish Tain Acres Gloria Lewis Black Knight F. Ji Davig Varles Brown Brown Necessity James West

Praying Colonels Sing Hymn Before and After Games

The Praying Colonels of Centre reach a game against Fordham, with Jim Crowley noting the team’s practice of hymn singing before and after each contest. The custom has lasted three years and is part of team tradition.

New York Praying Colonels Cen Freeninge Fordham Jim Crowley

Baer Prefers Fight to Film in Hollywood Stance

Max Baer, heavyweight contender, returns to the Bay Area and says a successful boxing career tops film work. He notes Hollywood offers and would fight any top contender if the money is right, naming Sharkey Schmeling and others with conditional openness. His manager Hoffmann backs boxing over cinema.

San Francisco Max Barr Bay Region Hollywood Tims Max Ancl Hoffman Ti Met Beer Primo Sigs Carvigra Baer Sharkey Impelletierte Sehmeling

Leaguers Rally To Beat Aztecas In Ninth Inning Flash

Nashville all Stars triumph 4 to 3 over the Aztecas after a ninth inning triple by Joe Hutcheson. Beck limited the Aztecas to nine scattered hits as American batters pounded Barra das. Final score 4-3 with pitching by Heck McAdams Barradis Stagnana vod Pedrozo.

Azteca Mexico D. F Joe Hutcheson Nastrville All- Stars Aztecas Beck Barradas REE Nashville Heck and McAdams Barradis Stagnana Pedrozo

Maxwell and Nasser Lead Scoring in Texas Conference

In Abilene on October 26 Maxwell A. stubby halfback scored his fourth TD of the season against John Tarleton and held the conference tender lead. Nasser added his second and third TDs in the Tigers 31-0 win over Daniel Baker to claim second place with 14 points. Truett Little of Howard Payne remained third without scoring that week.

Maxwell Nasser Abilene Dtl Cs Stubby John Tarleton Texas Pointe Louis Nelser St. Edward's Tigers Daniel Baker Truett Little Howard Payne

Irish Jumpers Win at World's Fast Horse Show

The Irish Jumping team from Ireland took top honors at the international jumping event in Chicago. Captains Dan Corry and Fred Ahearn of the Free State army achieved the only perfect round on their fourth attempt, while Maj. J. T. Cole and Lieut. EF Thomson of the American army earned one demerit. Fort Riley pair placed second with two other faults. Swedish army riders Hallberg and Nybleeus finished fourth with four faults. Prizes awarded: $40 for first, $20 for third, $30 to Americans, $29 for second and fourth.

Chicago Ireland Dan Corry Fred Ahearn Free State Army Maj J. T. Cole EF. Thomson Fort Riley Kan Hallberg Nybleeus

Sidney Wood and Edith Betts Wed in Southampton

Miss Edith Betts married Sidney B. Wood Jr., noted tennis star and 1931 United States Davis Cup player, at Southampton, Long Island. Betts is daughter of the late Wellys Hosseter Bells and Mrs. Bells. The couple will reside in Bernardaville, N. 2.

Sidney Wood Marines New York Edith Godfrey Hetts Sidney B. Wood Southampton Long Island Wood United States Miss Betts Wellys Hosseter Bells New York Bells Bernardaville N. 2

Mrs Greshams 74 Leads In San Antonio Club Golf

Mrs Gresham won the women weekly poll tournament at San Antonio Country Club with a score of 74 edging runner up Mrs J R Locke by two strokes. About 20 entries competed as interest in the matches grows.

Gresham RB. H. Gresham San Anstonio Country Club

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