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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1933
Page
9
The Dixie Train remains ready as preparations for a special trip to support the team in the Southern Association playoff race continue. Despite Galveston Bucs winning their series, the Light plans a sponsored rail trip from Antonio to either Memphis or New Orleans with all fare and accommodations covered under a blanket charge.
New York news describes the Purity Stakes at Bolujont Park featuring a large field of two year olds on a treacherous wet track. Key contenders include Equivoise seeking major money, High Quest and Kept among Tulunly entries, with several Widener, Whitney and Schwartz horses in the mix and odds cited for other major runners.
In Abilene on September 16, St Josephs and McMurry battled to a scoreless tie as McMurry rowed through defenses led by a former Baylor standout. Francis Smith contributed a jump shot while Mose Strinms connected on successive passes.
Unclear fragmentary notes mention Pedrana as baseball captain and a Foothill coach plan. Names such as Ma Matziles and Laven are listed with candidates and matchups. The text hints at team analysis and candidate dates but contains many garbled words and missing details.
Cincinnati report describes Mutt Marston and George Dunlap Jr in the final 36 holes of the national amateur championship. Marston, 41 and 230 pounds, seeks his second title against 17-year- younger Dunlap, a strong putter from Hill School. The field includes Foss Somerville and Johnny Fletcher among 153 entrants. Marston previously beat Jack Munger in semis to reach the final.
Caivage, ep mur mee Marr winner of bye Writhington Tark Twaggare on handicaps Mu Deleoll ranked ps frvarl in the Grelo handicap a 2500 added race over a long wavy track. Field of 10 with a New Orleans invader Playline hindering a clear result. Nash brokers Shandon Fimeniey of Svergold and Minter finished second.
In a detailed report from Antaris, Ore, heavyweight Denver Whate claimed a victory over Ciealige Meni at the Anaconda round. The bout featured a fierce exchange with Whate holding a clear edge, advancing after hard fought exchanges and decisive blows.
Hollywood reports the 1933-34 West winter golf schedule with seven tournaments plus possible additions. Pasadena opens December 22 with a $4000 medal play, finishing February 4 at Agua Caliente, Mexico for a $7500 open. Potential events include a $6000 Honolulu invitation and a $15,000 December Palm Springs tournament, with various purse details and dates.
Winter Ball League opens Sunday with Dibble Sports meeting Matthies Steers at Alamo Heights. Umpires Cameron and Barr. Lakeview field hosts GEIC West Commerce versus Lakeview Dairy at 3 pm with umpires Stahl and Meyer and Balser scoring. After these games the Winter league meets Tuesdays at 8 pm at Dibbie Sporting Goods South Alamo.
Oklahoma heavyweight Babe Hunt was injured during a dove hunting trip when a shotgun discharged, breaking his right arm. Manager Frank Patass said recovery could take months and Hunt planned to fight W L Stribling and Max Racer in Dallas next month. His career setback comes amid a flood of light classified ads.
In Cincinnati report on the United States Amateur Golf Championship, 41-year-old Max Marston advances to the finals aided by his exceptional putting. The piece notes his past win and rivalry with George Dunlap, praising Marston’s greens work and predicting a likely final against Dunlap while discussing contemporaries and the overall strength of amateur play.
Joe Shimkus defeated Dude Gluck in a volatile match as Chick pressed hard in pursuit. Tony Rul beat Ark Mond Frank Malsenles theew stmamny Lath with Mondl and Ruff delivering key moments. Frank Makewies and Jimmy Lott also noted, promoter rules referenced amid the chaotic program at Beethoven arena.
Mexico City Aztecas earned their third win of the series against the Fort Worth Panthers in Mexico City. Warren of Fort Worth homered in the ninth to spark a rally, but it ended before it could extend. Batteries Fort Worth Minogue Menerinf Warren Aztecas Rossetti Pedrozo.
Fort Sam's horse show heads to the artillery riding ring Sunday at 3 a.m. under Col. F. TY Cruse with the Twelfth Field artillery supervising. The program features a mansionl eiéé and other entries, children’s events, men’s saddle classes, and music by the Twenty Unhe infantry band conducted by Warrant Officer Otto Majewskronducting.
McAllen Texas report notes Fred M W Gantner a local municipal boxing and wrestling official arriving to promote boxing and wrestling bouts. He has served as inspector for the local commission and is set to oversee upcoming boxing and wrestling cards in the area.
A fragmented note describes a Thursday event labeled playground ball involving teams Red and White, formerly Josie’s Mannequins, Theta and Tin Point. Names like Ponn, M. Tynes, Wyitts, Bishan appear with unclear roles in a brief, era-tinged summary of a schoolyard or local contest.
The Texas Christian Horned Frogs impressed in their opening game at Sherman, overpowering Austin College Kangaroos. Don Barstow sparked the attack with a scoring run and a fumble recovery, while Meyers and Kine connected on a long pass for a touchdown. The Frogs moved the ball effectively, CS delivering 15 first downs and seizing control early.
The Saints defeated Topeka 7 to 3 in the Westar league pennant opener. Charlie Bates of Saint hit a home run with two men on base, driving in three runs and giving Saint a strong start.
The Denver Hembls Mustangs champions of 1932 Southwest Football League begin first practice Sunday at Lindbergh Park at 10 oclock. Players listed include Calvin Lohberg Nelson Gibrie Wicklin Theis Cheek Leu Thorne Mynier Giraud Carle Wollschal Scholtz Guerra Weimer Price Hunt J Aird Comp Mills Stuart Fontronis and two more expected to be ready by year end.
True Seoard round of the Per ty sixth squadron invlalon tour nament for enlisted men, played at Randolph Geld, upsets marked the day. Al Johnston beat Cliff Innes 6-3 4-6, Curley Howat defeated Hapley Holtman 6-4 1-5, Crick Clark eliminated George Bexton 2-6 6-3, Guy Reese beat Slim Crank 6-3 4-11 1-? Howard, Clark and Reese advance to the semi finals to be played next week.
Dixie Rebels coached by Nick Dobbs travel to Dauuas for a clash with Abilene Christian Wildcats. The Dixie University Law School team seeks a stronger showing after an undefeated 1932 season by Coach Dobbs and a noted substitute change from Cameron Okin Aggies.
An unclear list of names and places appears amid a murky report, with scattered references to people such as Martin and Klein Polites, various locations, and fragmented figures suggesting a political or organizational struggle. The readable items are sparse and no clear event emerges.
CUSCIGO September 18 IFI Jack Sharkey and King Levinsky resumed gym work for a scheduled ten round bout postponed due to bad weather. Both boxers appeared tense as the bout shift to Monday with Sharkey planning multiple rounds and Levinsky aiming for a series of training bouts. Promoter Jimmy Walff boasted the event neared thirty thousand dollars with potential rise to two hundred fifty thousand later if weather cooperates. If rain persists the fight moves to Tuesday and could be pushed to next month. Sharkey must later appear in Philadelphia for a bout with Tommy Lahglh on September 27.
Evlaworth Vines Jn returns to courts in Los Angeles aiming to reclaim step toward fame. He teams with Elizabeth Ryan of England in a mixer doubles match, facing Katherine Wood and Hill Ty Lesard, with Jiro Satoh and John Von Ryn in an exhibition. Opening play disappointed spectators as Predovick Perry struggled in the early rounds.
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