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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1932

Page

14

Yankees Need Only Six More To Cinch It

Yankees win two doubleheaders against the Philadelphia Athletics. Vernon Gomes and Johnny Allen combined on the hill for the wins as New York opened a 12 1/2 game lead. Six more Yankee victories or any mix of Yankee wins and A's defeats clinch the pennant.

Yankees Herbert W. Barker Joe McCarthy Philadelphia Athlones Vernon Gomes Johnny Alen Fmy Athletics Yankee

Yankees Clinch Lead As Ruth Homers In Big Victory

Yankees sweep a twin bill over the Athletics as Ruth hits his fortieth homer and Allen loses only one. Large crowds attend the Yankee Athletics doubleheader while Washington suffers losses, Cleveland bats down the Browns, and the National League standings shift with Cubs and Cardinals splitting twin bill events.

Ington Yankees Yankee Washington Mgaimst Elx Opeper Gehrig Gémex Meerror Allen Babe Ruth Romer theanks-Athletics Twin Bill Alvinder Pred Matberry Feshington Poston Red Sox Geveland St. Louis Earl Wererill Bar Whitehill Ad Delrult Chicago Gaston Pitts Dargh Chives Cubs Bubs Phillies Brooklin Dodgers New York Giants Ae Hardies Deile Mel Boston Braves Philies Brooklyn Braves

Sullivan McElroy Win in Club Golf Event

Sullivan and McElroy won top honors at the San Antonio Country Club Labor Day golf competition. They captured the low medal in the team best ball with a 1162 total and adjusted handicaps, posting a final score around 73 and a half. Jack Gugenheim was named captain. Lieut. HM Turner and Dr. C F Lehman joined as leading figures in the event.

Sullivan McElroy Dan Sulivan San Antonio Jack Gugenheim WweLarey HM. Turner Dr. C. F. Lehmah

Football Officials in First Meeting Proceeds Amid Unclear Agenda

Inconsistent OCR text notes a first meeting of local football officials or association, with references to Reid and Wednesday night timing, attendance by coaches including Ferried and other named individuals, and mentions of a Deeter host venue and Mike Rule.

Tocal BesMea Axsociesion Pe’ Reid Mike Rule Tommy al Yisiling Eee

Godfrey Wins Defies World in New Jersey Fight

George Godfrey the Pennsylvanian giant defeated Clark in the Tears Richard Memorial stadium in Nuevo Laredo after 6 rounds of a scheduled 20. The 260 pound veteran knocked out 248 pound Clark in the sixth round. Godfrey declared he would fight anyone anytime after the victory. Kid Cruz defeated Hid Torreon by decision in a scorching preliminary.

George Godfrey Lesperiile Philadelphia Richard Memorial Stadium Clark Pennsylvania Fred Mary Bans Antonio Golfrey Kid Cruz Hid Torreon Monterey

Mystery Mat Man Promises Secretive San Antonio Visit

The Masked Red Demon wrestler will perform next Friday here and tour San Antonio on Wednesday afternoon. Fans may glimpse his elusive figure as he tours the city. The Demon forecasts little trouble in meeting Red Lindsay and claims a straight fall victory for the second challenger.

Red Demon San Antonio Red Lindsay A! c&Ming

Boxing Show Flops and Free Attracts Dampen Attendance

A rough Negro boxing program at the Union of Colored Laborers drew poor crowds after Weetherman’s acts and Boliday counter attractions failed to pull in fans. Martin Manes fought Lazy Daddy Simms in a four round workout, but both sides endured a tough session. Usher versus Wid Gal Tanner ended in a draw after four rounds, while Cyclone Usher lost a short bout to Baby in a related undercard match, all contributing to a curtailed program and refunds or free entries for paying customers.

Weetherman Union of Colored Laborers Martin Manes Lazy Daddy Simms Wwe Manes Baby Ig Ubrec-rownd Enkser

Max Baer Declines Bout With Cernera

New York report notes Max Baer, the California heavyweight, declining a scheduled bout with Cernera. Baer states he will not sign unless matched with specific winter plans for Schmeling or Walker. The text also briefly lists archery results and unrelated names.

Max Baer Cernera New York Max Barr California Cilengo Primo Gamnera Goer Max Schmeling Mickey Walker

Parker Meets Lott in US Tournament at Forest Hills

At Forest Hills New York Parker, the 16 year old Milwaukee prodigy, clashes with veteran George Lott in a high profile third round grudge match as Elsworth Vines’ crown looms. Lott vows revenge after multiple wins over Parker this season. Other stars like Bunoy Austin, Dilford Sutter, and Japan’s Kats Kugabata feature as the hardcourt event pushes toward the later rounds.

Gayle Talbot Sreas Sporte Welter New York Qddicte Ab Forest Hills Eb Haid Elsworth Vines Aegle George Toth Jr Chicago Prankie Parker Milwaukee Bethie Lott Parger Parker Aungster WU Packer Vines Bunoy Austin Dilford Sutter Taxes Kugabata Japan Gabriel Lavine Philadelphia Henri Cochet Manuel Area Helth Gledhill California Sareen Bernard France Jack ‘Tidbett Los Angeles Henry Austin England Sidney Wood Jr J.gibert Hall Fritz Mercar Bethlehem Prank Shields Kari Kamreuth Austin Texas Gregory Mangin Newark Jiro Satoh Jepen Les Broeten Los Angeees Berkeley Bell

Redburn Leads in Club Athletics at San Antonio Country Club

At the San Antonio Country Club all around championships Stern heads the event with Bob Redburn leading Class A by 101 points and Max Redburn ahead in Class B by 20. Jack Tolar runs the club’s physical education program as tennis and baseball remain on the schedule. Standings show Rob Redburn 475 and others across Class A, while Class B leaders include Max Redburn 372 and Jack McLane 344 with Frates Seeligson 309 and Tucy Roe 301 nearby.

Ted Phelps Repeats Pro Rowing Championship Victory

In Long Beach California on Monday Ted Phelps of Great Britain defended his professional singles scull title by beating Major Goodsell of Beverly Hills by one length. The race time was 17 minutes 12 seconds after trailing entering the last 200 meters.

Ted Phelps Celit Bening Great Britain Major Goodsell Beverly Hills Calif

Cubs May Draw Million Fans At Home This Season

Chicago Cubs are expected to top one million in paid admissions at Wrigley Field if current road trip momentum continues. With six home games left, officials project attendance near 1.1 million after a 14 game home stand boosted by a 21 game paid total of about 378,000. Historical figures show 1923 near 1.5 million, 1930 about 1.2 million, and last season around 1.1 million after a strong finish.

Chicago Chicago Cubs Wrigleyfied Para Siaek St. Luci Cardinals Pirates Asaid

Sluggers Top Aztec Club Card in Local Ring Night

The Aztec club hosts a Tuesday night boxing card at Beethoven hall featuring K O Cooin of Brooksfield vs Vir igil ia Garcia of Monterey in a main event. Crom faces Red Hughes of Shreveport, with Frookie Castillo representing the local side in a six round semi windup. Jess Copeland of Houston and Jimmie Scarmoza clash in a six round bout while Dick Negley of Wesleyan College makes his pro debut against Gyp Hellandes in the novice match. Junior Cone and Lerry Snens also appear in a four round curtain-raiser starting at 8:30.

Father Sing K. O. Cooin Brooksfield Virigil Ia Garcia Monterey Mexico Cram Joe Dundee Garcia Crom Red Hughes Shreveport Frookie Castillo Jess Copeland Houston Jimmie Scarmoza Ciarmoea Dick Negley Wxeter Gyp Hellandes Brownsville Junior Cone Lerry Snens

Race Driver Burns to Death in Readville Crash

A Philadelphia driver Frazer died Monday after a seven-car stock auto crash at the Readville track caused a blaze. Two other drivers a police sergeant and two spectators were burned. ten thousand spectators witnessed the accident. Injury victims include John O Sullivan Dedham and Tony Seguina Boston. Sergeant Thomas Ryan pulled Frazer’s body from the flames with help from Louis Schiffer and Harry Boumouian of Boston.

Boston Tony Seguina Prisela Thomas Ryan Wae Freser Ody Louis Schiffer Harry Boumouian Aston Ryan

English Seeks Change In Harmsworth Rules

The Harmsworth trophy rules face proposed changes by the Royal Trotting Yacht Club of England and the Yachtmen Association of America. Proposals include disqualifying boats failing to start a heat within five hours, allowing outside help only for a heat, and permitting entry from a single heat if interference occurs. A shift to statute miles rather than nautical miles for course distance is also floated.

Udn Petroit Wale Nos Ernel Gar Wood J.lée Barrett Lie Yachtamen Association of America Jaleo Royal Trotor Yacht Club of England Toc Malaha Yacht Club Elimina Lue Nolther Raye Don Brillan Brush Club Barrett

San Antonians Win State Aquatics Meet in Austin

San Antonio won the sixth annual Exes Amateur Athletic Federation swimming and diving meet in Austin with 108 points. Austin 86 Fort Worth 22 Dallas 8. Fort Worth’s Frank McLean set a 26 second plate record in junior freestyle. David Tracht of San Antonio set a 37.1 second in junior 50-yard breaststroke. Complete results list numerous San Antonio victors across diving and relay events with multiple records noted.

Austin San Antonio Fort Worth Dallas Frank McLean Slantey_ Irviny Auelin Rogerd Gardiar Boling Chester Beret Wercenmith Udorne Asudge Kat Antonio George Sergner Daling Naylor Helen Beatt Gacanda Alate Helen Johnown Janiée Aigard Beaset David eTracht Antonia Necontemtale Maral Ieee Sam Antena Hen“ Ebott Ben" Antonio Mary Smith Ban Antonio Neue Geore Curzon Ger Antonio Howard Pari Tey Carl Gimbel Ron Antonin Wyameo Hettly Analio Antie Johnson Avetin CardaftDassels Annin Jonior Trea Cy Frenie Bad Antonio

Miss Reichert Earns Three Straight Sets Victory

Miss Reichert defeated her opponent in straight sets 6-2 6-2 for the title. In doubles, Wellens and Clyde Adams of Waco won their semi final 6-0 8-8 but fell in the finals to Wilhue Hess of Fort Worth 6-4 5-7 6-3 6-2 after rain delays. Tensions rose when questions about continuing under lights sparked heated exchanges between Wellens and McDiarmid as the match wore on.

Wellens Clyde Adams Waco Sloan Trum Wilhue Hess Fort Worth Uehis Caldwell McFaddin McDiarmid

Bowes Faces Stern Opposition In National Tennis Tilt

Cecile Bowes of Philadelphia, unseeded, advanced to the third round of the national girls grass court championships after an upset over Helen Jones of Boston. She meets Betty Paeth of Kansas City, who eliminated Jeanne Humphrey, as the field narrows. Bonnie Miller Helen Fulton Fanny Goodyear and Millicent Hinch also reached the third round with two wins apiece.

Babe Bowes Philadelphia Cecile Babe") Bowes Miss Bowes Helen Jones Boston Betty Paeth Kansas City Ene Humphrey Emeya Wheeler Santa Monica Salt Katherine Winthrop Breton Bonnie Miller Los Angeles Helen Fulton Chicago Fanny Goodyear Boelnafield Center N. Y Miliicent Hinech New York

Cochran Wins East Texas Golf Championship

Tommy Cochran, former state champion, captured the East Texas Golf Championship at Wilkawbrook Country Club. He defeated Charles Campbell and Zandi as rain fell throughout the finals on Monday.

Wylfh Bent Tommy Cochran Tanta Texan Charles Campbell Zandi Wilkawbrook Country Club

Texas Boxes. Texas Boxes. A Galveston box score oddity

A dense, OCR plagued baseball box score from Galveston lists players, innings, and misread names. It notes pitchers Tharmahien and Taylor, hits credited to Baker and Narlehiey, and multiple obscure line items, presenting a fragmented game summary with scorers and umpires.

Springfield Narrowly Leads in Western Association Playoffs

Springfield and Bartlesville split a nocturnal double header in a Western Association playoff, leaving Springfield four games to three ahead. Springfield edged the Cardinals 13 to 6 in the first game behind six singles two doubles and Letty Horton’s homer with bases loaded in the third. Bartlesville countered 7 to 6 in the nightcap after a four-run first inning capped by Rizzo’s grand slam. The eighth game is set for tonight as Eddie Dyer’s team seeks back-to-back league titles.

Springfield Bartlesville Cardinals Sever Dounles Letty Horton

Quails Beats Scott In Big Spring Final

In Big Spring Texas on September 6 Charlie Quata et Fest of Monday captured the Big Spring Country Club Invitation golf title for the second year in a row defeating Scott of Colorado formerly of San Antonio 1 up. The 18 hole final was played in rain with Scott leading 2 up at the end of nine, then tied mid way before Qualls moved ahead on the seventeenth.

Quails Scott Big Spring Texas Huh Scot Colorado San Antonio Qualls

Younger Ed Walsh Returns to White Sox After Oakland Run

Ed Walsh Jr. son of a famed White Sox pitching ace, recalled by the White Sox after winning games for Oakland in the Pacific Donat league. He married Lor Thine Terry of San Antonio and is headed back to his father’s club in the American League.

Ed Walsh Sox Ed Walsh Jr Ochirega White Sox San Antonio Tly Fathsec Bneachull Walsh Lor Thine Terry Ins Oakland

New Saddle Record for Trotting Mile

Newark dispatch reports new world trotting mile record under saddle. RiW2 1-4, driven yesterday by He She Creat of the Newberry Arabden, supplanted the old 2 41 2 record set thirteen years ago.

Newark N. J Sant Nadie

Dallas Shoves Lead Up To 2 Games In Doubleheader

In a Texas league doubleheader, John Whitehead dominated for a 9 to 2 opener win and an 11 to 2 second game as Dallas beat Beaumont. Beaumont’s Exporters were rained out of their doubleheader with San Antonio. Longview and Port Arthur idle due to rain. Houston Bullstots split a pair with Galveston, taking the first 8 to 0 behind Payne. The Duff’s mutual game extended to 10 innings, Galveston fans endured 21 innings and over four hours of baseball.

Bill Fase Paitteintea Sparta ‘Silat Gunes Begumont Bterra John ‘Whitehead Rooka Aledl Nataeh Thig Batewis Tyler Whitehead Gtaers Beaumont San Antonio Longview Port Wartt Houston Bullstots Payne Galveston Tf Payne Duffs Gelvestone

Hay Hurls Painters to Handy 5 2 Win

Alamo Paints win 5 to 2 over Bt Hedwig after two rainouts. Minnis of Bt Hedwig hurled fine ball and Hay struggled with control. Danks and Mathis led the offense for the Alum...

Hay Hurls Painters Gay Hedwig Alamo Paint Company Minnis Jon- Dler Mathis Sls Aba Matis Hay Hope Prt Kislu's Pang Inulors Uae Alma Falot Barnett Callmeraiglen Samiler Jiodgere Ee Weaver Pyah Grahera

Glen Schultz Breaks Pike's Peak Record in 25 Mile Race

Glen Schultz, veteran racer, shattered the Pike's Peak course record with a time of 18 17 0 in the 25 mile ascent to the summit. Chet Miller also set a Clarke car class record with 21 200 minutes as ten thousand spectators watched the warmest race in history amid crowds on the mountain. Derby winner April the Fifth from London, owner Tom Wall, will start in the Doncaster Saint Leger with Orwell among the lineup as a Derby favorite for the run.

Glen Schultz Pike’s Peak Colorado Springs Cal Pike's Peak Alto Hill Chet Miller Indianapolis Speedway London Eosom Doncaster Tom Wall W. M. G. Singer Orwell

Bowling Yaak Ten n Leasua Ine Koenier Water Winners

A fragmented report details bowling results with many garbled names and scores. Despite the scrambled text, references to Yaak, Koenier, and Henries suggest a team competition where Koenier and Wan Tout Tet led as top performers, with numerous individual scores noted in a dense, error-filled listing.

Yaak Tenn Leasua Koenier Water Ara Aotha Nomenity Haim Hanes Helry Roenter Uring THN Alne Doaleiland Aerien Atprdinac Avi Koenier Vicevscec Mfor NBS Ware Wincerhorne Imay LeIny Harry Kodater Harry Moenter Krarker Tin Nuarmann

Unclear Texas League play results and standings file

Fragmentary sports wire text presents scattered team names and scores including Houston, San Antonio, and Fort Worth with misread terms. Core facts are obscured making exact outcomes or dates indeterminable.

American League Tuesday game ends without audio notes

Amateur recap indicates an American League Tuesday matchup involving the St. Louis team with limited audible coverage and unclear details. No full scores or official confirmations available in the fragment.

National League results and standings wrap

Fragmented scores from multiple leagues including National and American associations. Highlights include Brooklyn 4-4, Chicago 28-5 Fueeine, and Newark 1-b with Jersey City in Rochester. notable games in progress or concluded with dates and team names obscured by OCR errors.

Newark Jersey City Rochester Buffalo Fattimore

Tribe Victim Of Rain Again

Beaumont reports a large crowd at the ball park as the Ex exporters defeated the lowly San Antonio Indians twice on Monday afternoon but rain forced postponement. Doubleheaders are planned next Saturday and Sunday to make up the holiday twin bill. The San Antonio club begins a four night series at Houston Tuesday before returning to Desimont Saturday.

Rayn o Shyne Loses To Pleasanton Cubs

Rayn o Shyne fell to the Pleasanton Cubs in a 1 0 decision as misplayed balls and four unearned runs doomed the Toppers. Despite strong pitching by Infield and a lone Brightspot in Livingstone s triple the offense struggled with four total hits. Ivan Sicks of Independence captured a separate golf victory over V G Burton at the Oklahoma tournament, winning 4 and 2 after a near ace on the 18th.

Rayn-O-Shyne Pleasanton Cubs Pleasanton Lnfield Livingston Iliah Braasike Rigmaki Wilioma Mathiawe Curyin Steamed Weattit Swelant Bourgeois My Talite Pervers Aluiver Basenitl & Leen Dray Tlnalzer Amutear Teatlela Unie WaNarlald Ivan Sicks Independence Kun Sept Ivan Sitks V. G. Burton Bartinsyilte

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