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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1933
Page
2
In New York on September 2, Zabila claimed victory in the six mile race at the New York Athletic Obiadardey event. The competition featured athletes Wardiran, Farrar, and others as they battled through Travers inland and Wem Sitinet tee.
Randolph Field Hamblers held Westmoorland College to a scoreless tie at Randolph Field in the heat of a crowded Saturday afternoon. Westmoorland’s Stamps Finger and Blackburn failed to break through the Ramblers’ forward wall as Randolph gathered nine first downs to five for the visitors. Bob Dendy starred for Randolph, with Simmons and Christie strong in the backfield. Westmoorland’s passing and runs were neutralized, while penalties evened the stat sheet. The Ramblers depart by air Friday for Alpine to face Sul Rom Loboes, with 23 players slated for the trip.
Sat night in San Marcos the Bobcats defeated the Trend-Third Infantry Doughboys 6-0 in a regional game. Porter scored a 4 yard rush after a Horton to Gail pass, with early Bar-1 menace and extra point by a kicker. Players named include Minnie Bantock and Francis Sanders in a list of participants.
Five native Texans are listed among Arkansas freshman football players reporting for practice. The group includes Barney Armes, Cedric Griffin, George Gilmore, Curly Owens, and Jack O'Brien, with other Texans from Fort Worth and Dallas areas among the 43 freshmen preparing under Coach Bradbury.
New York Giants officials forecast a gate exceeding 1 million dollars for the World Series based on heavy ticket demand at the New York office and weak sales in Washington. They estimate crowds of about 53,000 per game and note limits on women’s seating. 25,000 reserved prime seats, 3,000 tax, 22,000 unreserved, and 300 hijacker seats will be sald nul.
Captain Eddie OTell promoter says no close army fights until October. O'Harr seeks Tracy Cox and Willard Brown for mid October bout. Cox ranked sixth in world lightweight, Brown defeated Khan recently. If carded the event could set a new attendance record at San Antonio boxing center.
Cuero High School, under Alepto Holmes, begins workouts with three lettermen and two backfield standouts Woops Reinecke and Brooks Newamian, plus forward Boothe. The Gobblers host Port Lavaca on September 28 before a slate including Texas Military Institute, Brevelle, Yoakum, Yorktown, Victoria, and Edna through November 22.
The Hill Country league selects its mythical nine from the league’s teams. Catchers McLeod of Lim and Coot of Edin lead, with pitchers Yon Hur of Liang Klaerner of Frederickspure and Broste of Brad Hill. Infielders Reed and Taylor plus outfielders Vogal Geld Estep and Taylor complete the lineup with C. I. Taylor managing Line.
In Philadelphia Sant. 23 Sam Srenka of Tutgers won the Clas A and Cina C Fatern and American Power Hod dominated the event. The regatta featured strong performances on the Beruivhill Berlocdas course with notable speed in Velorion events and a decisive finish by the Tutgers entrant.
Tickets go on sale Monday for the Texas Aggies clash with Texas A and J Kingsville in San Antonio. The event, billed as a major league gridiron spectacle, draws ex-Aggies and aims to fill Eagle Field with a strong Javelinas show. Reserved seats cost 1, box seats 150, high school section 40 cents, band expected.
The San Antonio Pelicans face New Orleans in a decisive Texas League clash as Kowalik hurls and Abe Miller shines for the Missions. Key players include Messenger, Margaino, Purdy, Bettencourt, Harrington, and Gilberts staff vying for innings, with attendance projected around 12,000 to 15,000 as two Santos victories loom.
The Washington Senators face the New York Giants in the World Series with Joe Cronin of the Senators born in San Francisco 26 years ago and Billy Terry of the Giants born in Atlanta and turning 45 on October 19.
With two laps remaining in the Sam Passar motorcycle trophy race, Ruchel Murry leads with 30 points, followed by Billy Finger and Don Smith on 18, others behind as fans expect shifts in the standings at Harlendale Speedway next Thursday night. Announcement of new promoter Al Harris brings price cut to 30 cents and consideration of more changes for the event.
The San Fernando Cardinals Patish chatips and Ki Fenix Rutchers Hispano winners contend for the Mexican cansi cup in a Sunday 10 o'clock game at Teen field. Veterans Julian Vargas and Chinky Plores manage the clubs, with a playground ball match between Orquidra Queens and Gonzales funeral home for the Matuel C Gongales roving cup after the baseball game.
Chicago September 31 nonstandard date reports that the Nash mothers entry won the $2900 Marquette Handicap at Tof WINS Mincoln Pield Track. Samn Dale led by a length with Givntan close behind while Fracit. fatoriin finished far back in the field.
This week features multiple San Antonio high school football games across Thursday to Saturday. Alamo Heights opens, Lanier meets Seguin, Brackenridge and Temple clash at Eagle Field, Jefferson hosts Central, Harlandale faces Tech, and St Anthony plays Peacock in an Academic league match with site to be decided.
Lawrence Kansas Sept 33 University of Kansas gridsters defeated Warrensburg Missouri State Tractics 34 to 6 in the opening campus game for both teams. The host squad pressured early and maintained control throughout the contest.
The San Antonio Missions Dixie fund rose over the weekend with Cheetal raised to 1208 and chairman Bryxp Naylor reporting the 1000 goal set by the chamber will be reached. The fund will be awarded to the Missions regardless of Dixie Series outcome and proceeds from a Sunday Mexican rodeo at the Saddle Club will add to the total.0008 Mr. Slumes 1ss A Purdy Fat eres YW G Chancellor E.W. Cavanaugh, Alex Richman, Frank Abbott, Joe Nayyor HH, L. Haberkorn, Mrs. B. J. Alison, Ray Mackey, Paul Leffer, P. Heubaum, Elmer Wernette contribute as listed. There is confusion about disbursement timing amid mixed expectations.
The Sen Antone Women’s Golf Association hosts a three day tournament open to all local women golfers at Brackenbridge Park routine beginning Wednesday at 9 am. An entry fee of 50 cents will be charged with four prizes. The event will establish handicaps for members for the next two years. Mavericks Aces Lose to Carson All-Stars 46 12 in a Friday gym game. Captain Franklin led the winners with Morales starring for the Aces.
Amateur ball manager F Valdes recalls all Hi De Ho Knights players for a 2 AM Sunday gathering at the usual meeting spot. Latlaca faces the SiEa Grocers at 3 30 PM. San Toppers travel to Floresville to meet the Plaresville Cubs in a double header starting 2 PM with Munoz Morales on the mound for the Toppers and PB Mendy Slim Anderson for the Cubs. Maverick Joopanes host Snake Wie Fangs in a Sunday double header at Bons Field. The No 1 Held features Maverick Cunk against The Light Nownles in a double header starting 4 590 orelonk. Tinkey r Garagemen head to Firgalny for a double bill. Ren Revolverster s schedule unclear. Manager Ba Gglvray assists with a long list of players and names.
In Dallas Texas September 23 1933 the Aggies meet Denton Teachers in a season opener. Denton Teachers won 27 to 0 as Aggies offense failed to convert drives with few scoring threats. Hay Morrison and Quarters offered potential but defensive stops by Denton preserved the visitors lead.
Perry of Binglarid defeats Antoh of Jugan da Tour Reta to win the Pacific Southwest tennis championship. Rivalry heats up as top players clash in Los Angeles with notable rallies and dramatic ends shaping the event.
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