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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1932

Page

33

Conference Grid Squads Begin 1932 Football Drills

Across the Southwest, Arkansas Texas A&M Baylor SMU TCU Rice and Texas teams opened training camps. Arkansas reported 38 players in pads with Tom Murphy held from contact due to kidney ailment while Red Johnson twisted a knee. Aggies, under Madison Bell, touted best prospects since 1929 with captains Aston Domingue Majone leading workouts. Baylor’s staff under Morley Jennings began light drills as returning lettermen paced the session. SMU prepared with two-a-day plans as Coach Morrison supervised a light morning drill. TCU started with 34 uniforms, adjusting for missing players and evaluating quarterback calls as Schmidt plans likely Pruitt to signal plays. Rice, led by Jack Meagher, opened with conditioning, kicking, and punting as weightier workouts loom. Austin College and other Texas programs also kicked off with varied rosters and early assessments of players for roles.

Fayetteville Ark University of Arkansas Cogen Thomsen Ralse Thomsen Yorta Linr Hascett Tom Murphy Red Johnson Sollege Station Texas Aggie Madison Bell Farmersville Frenchy Domingue Park Arthur Chariie Majone Dallas Fort Worth Francis Schmidt Raymond Wolf Texas Christian University Graves Myers Salkeld Welc Ben Boswell Rhino Ded Koee Conchee Schmidt Pruitt Hinton

Templeton Downs Greentree To Crown Open Polo Champion

Templeton defeated Greentree 16 to 3 at International Field to win the national open polo title as Winston Guest and Yale‑trained teammates led a dominant rout before about 12,000 fans. Cecil Smith was injured in the semi, leaving Greentree ragged and unable to mount a challenge.

Westbury N. Y Winston Guest Templeton Greeniver United States Greentree Guest Raymond Stewart Iglehart Mike Phipps Yale University Cecil Smith J. Whitney E. Tyrrell Martin GC. Balding Reek E Wiliams Therleton Phinns W. Guent Sam Jgshartbeck FR. Guach

Dog Finds Lost Golf Pellets

London report profile Bob a collie and the Neat retriever of test golf balls on the West Bradford Golf Course. William Waugh, steward, notes Bob has retrieved hundreds of balls from the course and can find them at night as well as day. He trained himself and does not chew balls.

London Bob William Waugh West Bradford Stadford Waugh

Large Eel Landed by Indiana Angler

CAFAYEETE Ind Sept 10 An 412 feet long eel, one of the largest ever seen here, was caught in the Wabash river near the Main Street bridge by Th D Hickman, the focal angler. Hickman wrestled with the slick eel, freed it from the hook without injury, and presented the live catch to the Columbian Fair. People are moving to new lines, apartments and rooms for the winter season.

Wabash River Main Street Th. D. Hickman Hickman

Golf winner Glena Falls opens with Shute 240 in open

Denny Shute wins the Gana Falls open golf tournament with a 72 hole total of 240 dollars. Willie Macfarlane finishes second with 285 after a surge of 60 on the third round. Tony Manese, Johnny Golden, Paul Bunyan and Ted Diegel follow with scores around 285 to 293 as the field trails Shute.

Glena Falls Denny Shute Hudaga Ohto Willie Macfarlane Tuckshoe Macfarlane Ante Tony Manese Johnny Golden Paul Bunyan Ted Diegel Hobby Cruickshank

Godfrey Dominates Opponents in Evening of Wrestling and Boxing

A crowd of about 600 watched George Godfrey, described as a giant Pennsylvania fighter, overpower two opponents and force a fourth to quit during a 30 second Cyclone Mason and 15 second Herb Coleman wins at Expoaltion Grounds Saturday. Kid Roosevelt retired after two rounds. Cyclone Carl taunted Godfrey for 10 minutes in a separate match. Three dusky boxing prelims followed with Kid Noble KOing Showboat in the third, George Dilworth stopping Kid Williams in the first, and Gunboat Smith KOing Har Richardson in five rounds with Bob Warren refereeing. Promoters Mary and Burris said the evening was financially profitable.

Godfrey George Godfrey Expoaltion Cyclone Mason Herb Coleman Kid Roosevelt Cyclone Carl Godbey Kid Noble Showboat George Dilworth Kid Wiliams Gonzales Gunboat Smith Har] Richardson Bob Warren Toady” Wey Mary and Burris

Charity golf on club links benefits flood sufferers near Laredo

An all-star foursome will play at the San Antonio Country Club to aid flood victims in the spoken section near Laredo. Under the Mexican Blue Cross, Lamar F. Seeligson chairs the event with pro golfer Tom Lally and Lieutenant E. Rogers as opponents. Willie Meguire and others join. proceeds go to flood relief. tickets sold at sporting goods firms.

Sioken Laredo San Antonio Country Club Mexican Blue Cross Lamar F. Seeligson Club Willie Meguire Houston Tony Butler Corplus Christi Lefty Stackhouse Dallas Tom Lally Sporling

Katherine Rawls Captures 10-Foot Diving Title

Katherine Rawls of Fort Lauderdale won the 10 foot springboard at the national AAU swimming meet in Tempe Arizona, defeating Dorothy Poynton of Hollywood and Hetty Reyes of Texas. She also claimed the 300 yard medley and the 22 yard breast stroke on prior nights, achieving three straight titles.

Tempa Ariz Katherine Rawls Fort Lauderdale Fla Dorothy Poynton Hollywood Hetty Reyes Texas A Ruth Nurmi Fresno Calif Anita Cooper Phoenix Miss Rawls Gaynor Florida

Boxing Showdown Promises Moreno vs Torreon Tuesday

Boxing fans anticipate a bantamweight clash as Henry Moreno prepares to defend his rising prospect status against Kid Torreon on Tuesday night at the Beethov en Hall. Moreno balances school with boxing as he trains for the rumored tough test while two new bouts headline Labor Temple روol with Pick Gray and Ernesto Saguez facing Carlos Garcia and Frankie Willis in the double main event.

Henry Moreno Beethoven Hall Kid Rebis Torreon Moreno San Antonio Tech Internsti Goal Club Labor Temple Rool Pick Gray Tampa Ernesto Saguez Chitlan Carlos Crarcia Frankie Willis Houston Saguez Joe Knight Boba Goodwin Tommy Jones Sam Crosby Sammy Buchanan Stiles Attaway Pete Cowzon Jimmy Griffin

Butter Krusts to Battle St Hedwig in Sunday Game

The Butter Krusts invade St Hedwig for a Sunday 2 30 PM game featuring pitcher Larry Fischer, recently added from the St Cecilia Parish league club.

Bakers St. Hedwig Diamond Richter Butter Krusts Gt. Hedwig Larry Fischer St. Cecilia Club

Second Field Artillery Poloists Triumph Over Fort Clark Riders

The Second Field Artillery Brigade polo team defeated Fort Clark riders at Harbord field on Saturday. Lieuts. W Will Cusack and Capt. J A Smith each scored two goals for the winners. a pony kicked one other score, while Lieut. A K Harmand and Capt C G L Stafford excelled for Fort Clark. In a previous game Fort Clark led by one.

Atillery Brigade Fort Clark Harbord Field W. Will Cusack J. A. Smith A. K. Harmand CG. L. Stafford

Metcalfe Wins 100 Meter At Knights Meet In New York

Olympic veterans and stars like Sexton Edwards Wilson Metcalfe Spitz and Walsh competed at Yankee Stadium for the Knights of Columbus track meet. Metcalfe led in the 100 meter dash finishing in 0 10.6 seconds and also won the 150 yard dash with Ed Sandoval second. The event featured notable sprinters from the era though no records were set.

Metcalfe New York Knights of Columbus Yankee Stadium Leo Sexton Phil Edwards Alex Wilson Ralph Metcalfe George Spitz Misa Stella Walsh Marquette University Ralph Fete Bowen New York A. C Halph Ed Sandoval

Baylor Backfield Weak For Coming Title Race

Baylor University opens football training with 351 candidates under Coach Morley Jennings. The squad aims to fill vacancies left by graduates Alford, Smith, Pierce, Walters, Bennett, and McCiellen. Returning backs Parks, Reeves, and Kroney join sophomores Hall and Pearce, plus Seley, Prior, Joner, and other newcomers to form a fresh backfield for the 1932 Southwestern Conference season.

WACO Morley Jennings Barlon ¢Horde" Koch Baylor University Jennings Alford Smith Pierce Walters Bennett McCiellen Barkfield Parks Reeves Kroney Hall Hashy Quanah Joe Jack Pearce Seley New Mexico Prior Joner Mart Cheir Inqind Borher Koch Alis Ameris Baylor Cosch Jennings Jim Crow Keech Weathers Tnckie Temple Greathouse Decatur Mer Wert Centers Edwards Wave Peny Ban Antonio Clem Achneider Gatesville Ewing Gonwales Mayo Lancaster Bayd Sourlake Bane Garland Tankley Nortom Teneple Heles Greenville Weatherby Hubbard Mills Marl Bailey Stallings Peducahenda Petty Deccatur Names Austin Bansett Dallo Frinley McAllen Clark Ft. Worth Quarterbacks Dallas Beley Wren Mmifbacks St. Pearce Farmeraville Howell Urbane Minoia Turner Palestine Pittsburgh

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