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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1931

Page

9

Boxing show canceled by governor order in San Antonio

Promoter Warren scrapped the main card after a governor issued instructions halting the event. Fans turned away at Berthaven hall as wrestling was substituted and boxing bouts were postponed or canceled amid enforcement of a state statute on prize fighting and related penalties.

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CHICK Hravien and Rival Robson Era Roiled College Ball

Amid 1920s turmoil at Duquesne, Chick Hravien took coaching duties while Clarence Childs and Din Brouthers posted notable batting marks. The piece previews the upcoming feature on the world’s most valued prize, with the mayor inviting Kiptey’s inquiries through a stamped reply.

Mares Die in Large Race Stable Fire

An extensive fire at a Kentucky race stable killed eight horses and destroyed ten others. Value losses run high with two brood mares listed at about 20 000 dollars each and several others in the 10 000 dollar range. Firefighters struggled as flames engulfed the barn, with owners and staff watching unable to save the stock.

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Wrestlers Arrive Early For Exposition Doings

Wrestlers prep for the exposition as training heats up. Names like George Sauer and Guthrie appear in the mix with others from San Antonio, Victorias, and nearby towns. Promoter hews tight about matchups and travel, with several wrestlers in town awaiting Friday’s bout.

Derby at Nome Alaska Sparks Annual Championship Run

Local race fans crowd Nome Alaska for the annual derby event. Drivers prepare for the running of the committee trophies as horses and vehicles line up on the course. Officials announce distances and rosters for the event.

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1931 Coast League Opener Draws 25000 Fans in San Francisco

Frisco hosts opening day as Seals shut out Portland Ducks and a record crowd of about 25 000 packs the new ballpark. Cobb makes a noted return while Angels fall to Seattle and Oakland edges San Francisco.

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Sixteen still playing at Houston tennis tournament

Survivors from yesterday’s River Oaks Country Club event engage in the third round of singles and doubles as top seeds advance. First-round doubles begin this afternoon with George Lutt of Philadelphia among favorites. several matches highlight a day of key advances and notable pairings.

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Fight Results From Diverse Boxing Card

A chaotic list of boxer names and locations follows with results from varied matches. Notable entries include Utah residents, Chicago fighters, Newark competitors, and California bouts, with many spellings and contexts garbled. The piece reads as a stray results digest from multiple venues and events.

Rockne and Gipp Rise Paired in Notre Dame History

A late-1920s discussion links Rockne and George Gipp as cofigures shaping Notre Dame football. The piece compares coaching leadership and the 1924 through 1929 squads, noting Gipp’s legacy and Rockne’s enduring influence alongside coaches like Andersen and Cannon, highlighting the era’s collective spirit and rivalries.

Disch Brings FAOT Team For Last Exhibition Game

Texas Longhorns coach Billy Disell takes his University of Texas squad to San Antonio for a final exhibition against a Texas league team at League Park. Opening league play is set for April 15 and 16 in Galveston, with the first home game on April 17. Uncertainty surrounds the starting outfield as injuries and lineup shuffles affect plans ahead of the season start.

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