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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1932

Page

5

Big Touchdown Parade Opens Across Nation In Week One

Football opening day shows major programs overpowering minor rivals with Big Ten and Southwest clashes highlighted. Chicago’s Amos Alonzo Gragg brings a reshaped Maroons against Monmouth, while Kansas State and Iowa State start schedules and Missouri plans varsity-freshman thrillers.

New York South Dar Weert Lawrence M Bouthem Kentucky Virginia South Carolina Benanet Bouthem California Utah Indies Frays California Alonzo Stegee Chicago Maroons Monmouth Michigan State Little Alma Marquette Lawrence Pitt Panthere Northern Colgate Columbia Middlebury Villanova Ursinus Dartmouth Norwich Coryell Va Buffalo Holy Gross New River Syracuse Clarkson Texas Christian Wis Arkansas Rice M. U Texas Tnn Bouth Daxven Ultle Fellows Kansas City Kansas State Towa State Kansas State Wildcats Wichita University Manhattan Cyclones

Olivet College Abolishes Football for All Sports Drive

At Olivet College in Michigan the entire student body joins athletics as football is canceled. Speed ball will replace gridiron with co eds and faculty to participate. aim is a universal program and reduced intercollegiate costs. President Dr James King notes many students on sidelines, and Olivet may join basketball season with other colleges.

Olivet Mich Olivet College James King

Market Street San Francisco Crossing Pattern Described

A San Francisco Market Street article notes its unique cross pattern where side streets diverge at angles on one side and at right angles on the other, with no crossings for about four miles, near a notable bay area. The piece also touches on historic notes about Eighth and Locust Streets Philadelphia and mentions fossil wood box findings in 1931 by Philadelphia researchers. It adds trivia on grasshopper ears and a 100,000 mile tire case from Denver.

San Francisco Church Street Mls Feery Bay Eighth and Locust Streets Philadelphia Tdentifica National Museum of Washington Academy of Natural Science Merchants Biscuit Company Denver Colorado Wendell ¥. Ellsworth

Girls Call Off Contest at San Pedro Park doubleheader

The Hosner girls team was set for a championship doubleheader at San Pedro Park with the Josxe Mannequins Toens champions. Wet weather called off the Saturday night contest amid a flurry of used car ads and daily Light classified offers.

Hosner Austin San Pedro Park Toens

Risko Predicts Walker Win in Big Ring Battle

New York report notes Johnny Risko predicts Mickey Walker will defeat Max Schmeling in the one round fight. Risko, who has fought both men, cites Walker’s strength and Schmeling’s skill, while Jack Dempsey backs Schmeling and the referee decision looms as the bout nears.

Risko Walker Jack Dempsey Schmeling Mauler Willards Fallons Athletic Commispea

Fight Results Davina-Witein in Oklahoma City

Fragmentary sports note shows bout results with names Davina and Witein linked to an Oklahoma City arena. Mentions opponents, rounds, and venues in unclear OCR text. Highlights a boxing event list with local context and ad-like insertions.

Southwest Grid Teams Get Busy

South western grid action opened with Baylor practicing in Waco while Texas Christian and LSU faced a Baton Rouge test. Arkansas prepared for Hendrix at Fayetteville as SMU and North Texas Teachers met in Dallas. Texas and otherG teams eyed season openers with injuries and Wing concerns lingering.

Baylor University Baylor Bears Waco Francia Schmidt Texas Christan Horned Frogs Louisiana State University Baton Rouge Frogs Ben Boswell Kdcking Fred Thousen Iis University of Arkansas Hendrix Alyettevile Razorbacks Southern Methodist Mustangs Dallas North Texas Rey Morrison Matty Hell Texas Aggies Lubbock Texas Tech College Station Southwestern Austin Gooch Clyde’ Littlefield University of Texas Daniel Baker Ochie Earle Wato High Rindell Bibby Frice Rive Institute Texas School of Arts and Industries Kingaville Houston Jack Meagher

Racing Consensus Saturday Races At Aguedac

At Aguedac racing card, a long list of entrants includes Baywhor Meeked, Dorsiya, Gulden Fate, Beret, Chéela, Jack High Con Amore d Playstone, Reveilly Boy, Golden Fairy, War Shot, Dollar Princesn, Colonel Habfield, Selly Irene, Bay Have, and Flying Cadet among others. The field names cover a wide range of horses in multiple weight classes and contested events.

Aguedac Stun Hour Guardian Elnenin Fields Bieter War Shot Dollar Princesn Col. Habfield Shephert Tox le Bruyere Selly Irene Nusakin Bay’ Have Bouverin Isaiah Fiying Cadet K.—Love Amexican Brown Mendes Uncommon Gald Kyran Lafitte Billy Champ la Berlin the Mill Lome Gear Sneculator Lucky Catter Santerno Stop Gap

Dean Signs For 1933 Cardinals Roster

Jerome H. O Dizay Dean signed for the 1933 season under a new contract with the St. Louis Cardinals. Branch Rickey, vice president, announced the deal stating the club is eminently pleased with the pitching performances and overall roster plans for the coming year.

Dean T. Louis Jerome H. O'Dizay Louis Cardinale Burler Pew Branch Rickey Rickey

College Grid Team Flies To Game

College grid team from the state normal school at Monmoun Ore arrived in Reno traveling in two fighter planes for a Saturday clash with the University of Nevada. Coach Larry Wolfe led the party as they boarded the machine at Salem.

Reno Larry Wolfe State Normal School Monmoun Ore University of Nevada Salem Art

Max Skipper Reassures Himself on Fight Outcome

Days J Walsh reports Mr Jacobs travels back to Spacelator New York convinced the better man will win the Schmeling Walker prize fight Monday night. He deputizes a second party to present judges and referees, blocks moves by rivals, and recalls past fears before dismissing them with renewed confidence in the result.

J. Walshen New York Doc Sacons Spaculator N. Y Boxing Commission Jacobs Sur Ainister Smith George’ Kelly Sharkey Cleveland

CARDINAL VET AFTER RED JOB FOR Reds SEEKING NEXT MAN

Cincinnati rumor mill says Cardinal veteran Bottomley is favored for piloting the Reds next season after Sidney Well, Ham Breadon, and Branch Rickey discussed the move. Dan Howley, Reds manager, may exit as Bottomley eyes an interest in the Toronto club. Tex-Mex club seeks Sunday games with strong opposition.

Cincinnati The Enquirer Jim Bottomley Small Cardinale Cibernati Reds Bottomley Sidney Well Gardilrate Ham Breadon Branch Rickey 81. Louis Gabby Street Dan” Howley Reds Toronto Aben Tex-Mex Olaf Fannin Moses

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