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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1933

Page

18

Wrestling Gets Word In Edgeways Edge at National Boxing convention

At the National Boxing Association convention in Minneapolis Marty J Landry of Mississippi urges official action to recognize wrestling’s drawing power and expand supervision to combat scandals. He plans a conference with state athletic groups during the gathering.

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National Boxing Association plan eyed at regional convention

At the Minneapolis convention the National Boxing Association considered a working agreement among four states to handle general boxing affairs and align champions in various divisions. President James Brown called the move a major step toward elimination of abuses, while noting political hurdles in diverging from current state structures.

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Nebraska Fighter Dies After Scrap

M Whillow Birdsall a 27 year old welterweight from Decakir Net Hier died in a hospital from a basal skull fracture suffered in a ring fall during a four round bout with Bud Lymer of Sinux City. Coroner William Kingston ordered a post mortem exam to determine exact cause of death.

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Jefferson-Georgetown Meet Moves to Saturday in Dixie Series

The Dixie Series in San Antonio shifts the Jefferson Mustangs vs Georgetown High School game to Saturday night at 8. Harry Hamilton and Charles Harris agreed to the change in a Tuesday morning call. Local games start Friday with Harlandale Indians vs Edison Bears at 4 pm at Edizor field. Brackenridge Eagles open Friday and Sam Houston plays the locals as Brackenridge coach Claude Kellam keeps his date. Alamo Heights drops to Class B, leaving open dates for Mules foes. Miles meets Nemo Herrera’s Lanier on Sept 28 and Edison Bears on Oct 20.

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No Swearing Rule in Big Six Gridiron Scenes

MANHATTAN Kan Sept 12 Profanity is taboo in the Big Six gridiron games a sign in the Kansas State college dressing room declares that foul language is not manly sporting or good advertising. Coach Dan McMillin says a no sweating rule has been in force since he became head coach though he concedes occasional lapses by players.

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Buffalo Club Wins in Ball Playoff

Buffalo club defeats Rochester 7 to 2 in an international league playoff. The game featured Perkins Creise Blake Smith Mooney and Sin as contributors. Miscellaneous lines reference Spanish chess or events in Spain with names such as Gulugo Vistaghi Klinnckert Friis Gomez and Valencia, but details are garbled.

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Park events blend swimming, playground games and Independence Day homage

Swimmers and playground teams dominated a Park Sunday as hundreds of Mexican visitors joined in events commemorating the Mexican Independence Day. Caney Diving and 60 yards back stroke highlighted the aquatic program while a Monterey soccer match drew a large crowd. Local figures like Frank Casavez and Captain Pere Morales were noted, and the Queens Soccer Club faced a near-disbandment crisis before reorganizing.

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Western league moves to curb farm club ties

The Western league may ban player options linking affiliated clubs after a meeting in St Joseph. Des Moines Topeka Omaha and Denver reportedly adopt the rule, with four other clubs opposing. Gene Schott and Gene Iettort starred in a St Joseph Topeka playoff game as Topeka vetoed a Saints sweep and led 1 0 after four. The fifth game of the series is set for tonight in Topeka.

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Yarosz Duplicates Win Over Dundee

Teddy Yarosz, a top middleweight contender, defeats veteran Vince Dundee in a rematch at Dreamland Park before about 7000 fans. The bout ends in a surprise decision, continuing Yarosz’s rise as a champion hopeful after their recent Wolco City win.

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Five Homers Power Columbus to Game Seven Win

Five home runs propelled Columbus to a 6 to 2 extra inning victory over Minneapolis in a seven game playoff for the American Association title. Heath hit two homers, while Gallop Hethrock and Delancey each added one. Holland and Glenn homered for Minneapolis. Referencing Floresville Cuba Knights and Hi-De-Ito Knights in Pinresville, YI. Anderson allowed four runs on five hits with a strong defense behind him.

Columbus Minneapolis Sept Floresville Cuba Pinres Ville Anderson Tie Ciba Diheiros Angileanne M. Coretas Cenver Alogan Triple Timate Philadelphia Bucs Witlh Ed Holley Lie Yirates Philles van Lingle Mungo Brooklyn Aitcher Chicago Cubs Frederick Fred Framkhouse Johnson Boswn Braves Chicinnati Ato Bull Gray St Louis Browns Washington Senators Alcoly Chicago White Sox Johnny Allen New York Yankees Charlie Ruffing Les Ie Virtje Lou Gehrig New York Wes Ferrell Graf Hildebrand

Kerrville Firemen Face Coin Flip For Opener

Kerrville earned the right to meet the Alamo Heights Firemen in the Mountain League championship series after a 5-4 Sunday win over Comfort to claim second place. The opening game Sunday hinges on a coin flip to decide home or away status in the three game set.

Firemen Kerrville Alamo Heights Firemen Comfort Sunday

Giants wait for Pirates to trip up pennant race

New York Giants linger in the chase as Pittsburgh and Philadelphia battle, with Pirates needing to win all remaining games while Giants wait to be handed the pennant by misfortune among rivals. O'Farrell and Hubbell conspired in a tense day as Cardinal Tex Carleton held the line with seven hits allowed.

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Wrestling Show Postponed For Baseball Events In San Antonio

Promoter Harry Coffman cancels Friday night wrestling in San Antonio to align with the Dixie Series excitement as the Missions face New Orleans. Next show tentatively set for September 29 at Redthraven hall outdoors, with headline acts including Frank Makenlvn and Dude Swain, and possible Thy Ruff vs Joe Shimkus. If key wrestlers aren’t available, Coffman may book replacements.

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Harrier Runs 20 Miles For Two Hour World Record

In Glasgow a Harrier athlete completed 20 miles in two hours, reporting a new world record. Officials noted the prior standard was 20 miles 952 yards set in 1913 by Green of Britain.

Glasgow Scotland Heresh Harper Halli Silver Harrier Olliciats Bess Rumenen Toronto Green Grise Britain London

Young gridder dies after pileup in Pittsburgh play

Robert D. Forden, 19, a sand lot football player, is reported the district’s first grid iron fatality of the season. The coroner’s office says he died in hospital from shock caused by a fractured vertebra after an injury in a pileup.

Pittsburgh Robert D. Forden

Sharkey Loses To Levinsky In Rough Chicago Bout

In a Chicago Comiskey Park bout Levinsky defeats Sharkey by seven count after a hard right hand blow. Levinsky and Sharkey exchange heavy shots as Sharkey staggers through the bout. Attendance reaches about 20,000 with gross receipts around 92,000 dollars. Sharkey nets 25,000, Levinsky about 9,000.

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