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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1932

Page

16

Frogs to face North Texas in key conference duel

Fort Worth September 16 Coaches and fans focus on the Texas Christian Horned Frogs as likely conference contenders. A season opener at Fort Worth against North Texas State Teachers of Denton tests TCU’s depth with regulars expected to see action. Bedrock stars include Mediron Fruitt Salkeld Howell Boswell Vought Ryans Townsend Dennis Olver Spearman Kitchen. Mildred Babe Didrikson to appear in exhibition and other Texas matchups highlight the slate. Officials plan Robstown district meeting to organize football officiating.

Fort Worth Huskies Frogs Incup Mediron Fruitt Dan Salkeld Foster Howell Ben Boswell Johnny Vought Lon Ryans W. Townsend Hubert Dennis Red Olver Bachard Spearman Kitchen Southern Methodist Mustangs Mildred Babe Didrikson

Hits Pug on Jaw Breaks His Ankle In Seattle Bout

Willard Dix of Bellingham heavyweight clipped Fred Stovk of Tacoma in a Seattle bout last night. Stovk fell after a hard jab, breaking his ankle, and Dix was awarded a technical knockout.

Pug Seattle Willard

Scoreless Tie Opens 1932 Season in Oklahoma City

Maryville Teachers of Missouri and Oklahoma City University Goldbugs, both undefeated last season, battled to a scoreless tie in Oklahoma City in the opening gate of the 1932 season. The Goldbugs threatened at the Teachers' two yard line in the third quarter, while Maryville reached the Goldbug 20 three times and finished on the Goldbug 10 after an interception.

Oklahoma City Maryville Oklahoma City University Goldbugs Goldbugs Goldbug Mary

Alamo Paints to Meet White Cats Sunday at Home Ground

Alamo Paints baseball team will play the Schfather White Cats Sunday at 3 o clock on the Cats diamond along W. W. White road. Alamo players meet at 1 o'clock at 117 West Theo avenue. They challenge strong teams and aim to face the county playoff winner, the Alamo Lettermen or Seguin Tigers. Call Kenwood 8011 or write EB Nurnchow, 117 West Theo avenue.

Alamo Paints White Cats Alamo Paint and Varnish Company Schfather White Cats W. W. White Road Alamo West Theo Avenue Seguin Tigers Kenwood Nurnchow Theo Arene

Zunker Becomes San Marcos Academy Football Coach

Charles Zunker, former San Mares Teachers College grid star, begins duties as football coach at San Marcos Academy. He played tackle for the Teachers College Bobcats and earned a berth on the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association eleven in 1930 and 1931. The Academy Cubs opened training this week with men present for the initial session.

Zunker SAN Marcos Charles Zunker San Mares Teachers College Grid San Marcos Academy Gunoker Teachers College Bobcats al Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association Academy Cubs

Cards Eye Late Charge In Baseball Race

St Louis slipping from 1st to seventh in the NL last season. Dizzy Dean and Tex Carleton emerge as potential stars for a push next year. Ray Starr, from Rochester, shines in a big league debut with a 3–0 win over the Dodgers. Cubs top Giants 8–7 with Kiki Cuyler homer in the 11th as pennant race tightens. Paul Waner drives his 57th double. Klein homer spree fuels Phillies over Reds. White Sox shell Chicago champions as Browns win 3–2 over Athletics. Senators drop to third as Detroit wins. Cleveland tops Boston 7–6.

Les Conklin Fe Sparis Wetter New York St. Louis Cardinals Dizzy Dean Tex Carleton Grimes Rhem Ray Sterr St. Louis Rochester Starr Frank Mernwell Jack Brooklyn Dodgers Cubs Giants Kiki Cuyler Chicago Pirates Braves Meine Paul Waner SZTR Klein Ghuck Klein Phils Cincinnati Vernon Gomez Chicago White Sox Burns Browns Athletics Mackmen Senators Detroit Harry Davis Cissell Kamsin Cleveland Red Sox

Bible's Team to Be Strong in 1937 Huskers Hopeful

Lincoln Nebraska March 18 Rept. Coach Dana Bible faces a mix of smiles and worries as he seeks a third Big Six football title in his fourth year at Nebraska. He touts strong backs and a diversified passing and running attack while sorting a quarterback and a line with several guards and tackles. The Huskers schedule includes five Big Six foes plus Minnesota Iowa Pittsburgh and Southern Methustat in a strenuous nine game slate. End Steve Hokuf and backs John Ruby and Lee Penney to rotate at end and in the backfield if eligible, with ongoing competition for sturdier linemen.

Lincoln Neb Dana Bible Combusker Minnesota Towa Pittsburgh Methustat Bible Ibate Steve Hokuf John Ruby Lee Penney Ruby Penney Hokuf Burde Mehr

Two Jockeys Dead After Race Spills

Two jockeys died and several riders were seriously injured after two race spills at Reading and New York yesterday. Roy McCann was killed at Reading when a horse stumbled and riders piled up. Injured riders named include Paul Kefover Simmie Penny James Morrisin Henry Williams John Ryan Horace Murdock AL de Belmont. In New York Johnny Tammary of Baltimore was killed in a steeplechase crash on J B Jongr entry.

Reading New York Roy McCann Paul Kefover Simmie Penny James Morrisin Enry Wiliams John Ryan Horace Murdock AL de Belmont Bath Johnny Tammary Balti- More J. B. Jongr

Central High Player Breaks Leg in Friday Night Game

Central High School suffered a severe blow as star guard Prank Marines broke a leg during Friday night action at Alamo Heights. He underwent clinic evaluation yesterday and will miss the season.

Central Hi Central High School Alamo Heights Marines Martine

Alien Governor and Typing Marathon Highlight Idaho News

A profile notes Frank Ky Godding born in Tiverton England 1859 rose to Idaho governor and U S senator by appointment while not naturalized at time of governorship. Also Richard Myers of Bonners Ferry typed 48282 words in eight hours setting national marks with 156 errors.

Frank Ky Godding Tiverton England United Stats Idaho Cartier Ron United States Senate Godiling United States Senate Richard Myrrs Bonner’s Ferry Myers

Reaction Sends Ruth Down Baseball Ladder

Babe Ruth near the end of his career, his 1921 home run glory fading as he and the Yankees stumble in the World Series. The Giants win five games to three as Ruth hits five times in 16 at bats, his slump and aging body denting his legend. Critics cast him as an exploded phenomenon while McGraw’s pitching outfoxes him and his lineup falters.

Feals Babs Ruth Babe Edward J Neil Gariss Ruth New York Rogera Horpsby Hurplny Earl Nehl Jess Barnes Jack Seall Hughie McQuillan Neh Bob Shawkey Hub Babe Ruth McCraw Hoxman Joseph S. Rogers Universal Service Yankees Cubs Gehrig Grimot Lou Charile Atatlor Bruin Grimm Gehnig A's Columbia Lou Cherrie Hormedy Wrigley Everett Bentt Pavlova Get

Gehrig and Grimm in World Series Form Across Records

Universal Service reports a clash of giants Lou Gehrig and Charlie Grimm through three World Series. Gehrig tops Grimm in some batting marks, yet Grimm’s leadership as Cubs manager sparks a team lift and improved fielding. both players show strengths and contrasting traits as the series looms.

Aguilas Battle Two-Game Weekend Showdown

Aguilas Gonzales lineup faces two strong opponents this weekend with one rest day. Friday at Van Daele they meet Walter Klaerner’s Butler Klausers for Mexican Independence celebration, 3 33 p.m. Sunday they travel to Austin to challenge the Black Senators after a loss to locals. Pitching plan includes Barajas, Morales, Perez, Peres, Sains, Chema, Zara-Roan, Mendex as emergency.

Aguilas Richter Bakers Ihe Gonzales Agullas Heirands van Daele Walter Klaerner Krnst Klausers Agillas Austin Senators Bakera Ue Cai Mendex

Larry Cox Shines in Mexico Exhibition Game

Larry Cox starved off a slump by going four for four as Sah Antone Tailan Outfielder in a Texas Leaguers exhibition in Mexico City. The Fort Worth club lost 3 2 to the crack Mexican Gallos but Cox sparked offensive rhythm with four hits and sparked sharp defense. Fort Worth tallied nineteen hits while the Gallos managed eight.

Larry Cox Mexico Sah Antone Tailan Ual Texas Joaguey Torth World Alleator Baseball Club Texas Jeaguers Gallos Cox Fort Worth Mexico City Preacher” Thurman Warren Barradas Pedrozo Lhe Gaflos

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