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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1931

Page

8

Nichols Signed to Wrestle Guthrie in Bay City

Promoter Ralph Mandel promotes Hugh Nichols to challenge Kinier Guthrie for the old NBA light heavyweight belt in Bay City next Friday night. Two out of three falls at catchweights scheduled, with other bouts and possible matchups including George Sauer and several contenders for the next program.

Kalmeo Ught-heass Welt A Et Bayosition Collacom Ralph Banmonde Tod Davidronds Hugh Nichols Awarr N. B.A Oli Pionship Bell Kinier Guthrie Salt Take City Teruis Tate Ralph Manlly Vawmonds George Sauer Parmer

Headquarters Team Wins at Martinez

Headquartered squad Twenty third infentor defeated the Prow three to zero in the afternoon match at Martinez. Wilkineit led the winners with free throws and fives, no doubles.

Martinez Headaunrtery Company Martines Wilkineit

Rockne Stories of Humor and Myths in Football Lore

A faded reminiscence chronicles Knute Rockne’s wit and willingness to spin tales for morale and lessons. It recalls how Rockne allied with Crowley, amused and confounded bystanders, and kept legends alive through anecdotes of circus waterers and backfield stars.

Trorkun Ibn New York Crowley Ruckin Keune Horgemen Caruial Cave Thera ix

Brat BLM Frat Pin Match Drama at 808 Market

A chaotic scene unfolds as Brat BLM defeats Zap An geratch at the 808 Market pin meet. Spectators recall a dramatic finish with unexpected twists, noting key plays by Bebdlawar Mitten and LaLa in a tense Saturday event.

Brat Inee MeMenne LaLa

Carmen Slug Normoylers Defeat Camp Normoyle 22-4

Carmen's Union slugs Camp Normoyle 22 to 4 in a Liveinniog game Sunday afternoon. Pitcher Jona allowed one hit. offensive standout performances include multiple hits and runs by Carmen's Union players. Scoring details show Union 3, Camp Normoyle 3 with misc misc.

Cansen Union OH Normoyle Camp Viteber Jobuccu Carmen Union AB RWW EB Conway Zaaer Chomubie Pho Dargo Hare Jona

M Munn Wins Driving Bee at Municipal Practice Course

Timmy MecMunn won first prize of 20 merchandise dollars with a drive of 272 12 yards in an all day central Sunday event at the municipal practice course in Oltus basin. Glen Robertson placed second with 262 12 yards in a rival drive. Neal Hazardey and Sunde led the contest with Sy Cobb supervising a similar future event.

Timmy MecMunn Practi Gedt

St Anthonys Beats Harlandale Outfit

St Anthony's Xelowjacket defeated Harlandale Wildcats 24 to 8 on the campus diamond. The Jackets face T M 1 on the college diamond Wednesday afternoon.

ST. Anthony’s Harlandale Outfit St. Anthony's

Y. M. H. A. Lions Crush Postoffice in 16 to 2 Victory

The Y. M. H. A. Lions defeated the Postoffice Clerks 16 to 2 in Polo Held Sunday. Abe Block and Tai Kalneher led the hitting while every Lions player had at least one hit, marking their fourth win in five starts and a three game run.

Y. M. H. A. Lions Polo Eace Abe Block Tai He Kalenaher Jed Abaum Cabriel Kalevaher Levine Taiou Eelock Et Lionsfield

Detroit Signs Dugan Schang and McManus

Detroit announced contracts with Wallie Schang Joe Dugan and Marty McManus ahead of a trip to St Louis for the opener against the Browns. Schang and Dugan worked with the team in training despite prior injuries and promises of value. McManus had a knee injury and long absence from regular play in the pennant campaign.

Detroit Dugan Schang M’manus Wallie Schang Joe “Dugan Marty’ Mo Mange Detroit Baneball St. Louis Browns Scheng Dugen Tnvielder McManus Heneman Sordaln Trently

Paper League Fails Amid 36 Misplays and Late Start

In a late issue report the Newspaper Bandball league opened with three Sunday games at Eaglefield. The Stereo beat Express Copy Cham 10 to 6. Light Printers upset by Pressmen 22 to 2. Light Edilore defeated by Express Printers 12 to 1. Nix Dieckow Worrea and Gillam starred for the winners as Gillam pitched well. Judkins helped with a triple and steadier support. The Light Editor filed a protest, claiming they were forced to delay until 11:30 after a late start and hazing incidents. Two editor stars quit midgame.

Eaglefield Express Edilore Nix Dieckow Worrea Et al Gillam Benitching Eauy Theer Wy Stereos Judkine Judkins Tmlay Brenis Sad Trevier Jasera

Junior Highs Open Season in Four-Team Basketball

The junior high season opens Tuesday afternoon with four games scheduled at 3:80. Eight schools participate in two divisions. Northern teams Irving Emerson Twain Dawthorne. southern include Harris Lanier Pot Pag Hawthorne. Emerson, Hawthorne favored in north. Page and Harris strongest in south. Tuesday games pair Irving vs Emerson Hawthorne vs Twain later Harris vs Page.

Irving Emerson Twain Dawthorne Nouthern Harris Lanier Pot Pag Hawthorne Page Aod Harrie Page

Vines Triumphs in River Oak Country Club Invite

Hlla worth inta of Pasadena California won the singles championship with a 6-4 10 6-4 victory over Bruce Unrica of the University of Texas at River Oak Country Club. George Lott of Philadelphia and Junior Coen of Knnson City won the doubles final 7-5 6-4 6-1 over Thornes and Enel Taylor of Texas.

Houston Hllaworth

Bernard Schriever Fires 67 At Park Course

Bernard Schriever, a lanky Texas Aggie golf captain, shot 67 at Brackenridge Park Municipal Course Sunday, two off the course record. He opened with 4 on the first nine and finished with a 23 on the back. Teammates Lori Young Wheat and Tom Lawrence joined him, while Sammy Melmeider logged 65 at Crackenridge.

Nerer Texas Agziegol Brackenridge Park Schriever Loriie Young PO. Wheat Tom Lawrence Sammy Melmeider Tocalino Sminrday

Clegg Sluggers Run Up Big Score to Win

The Clegg Sluggers defeated the State Clerks team at Conception Park on Swiiny morning. Aldaca hit a home run and Arce connected for a threebagger as the Sluggers surged to a 23 to 8 victory. They next face Moraten Transfer Company on Sunday.

Clegg Clreg Company Ant S-tate Clerks Conception Park

El Fenix Butchers Triumph Over West End In Tight Win

El Fenix Butchers defeated West End by 7 to 6 in a close game. Tapia pitched the first game for the Ceabona Steakers as El Fenix later lost to the Alézan Tigers.

EL Fenix Butchers West End West Eas Gemm Sanday Alézan Tigers Tapia Ceabona Steakers

Legion Relief Plan Passed By Solon

Washington warning that an American program of veterans relief will raise next year’s cost above 31,000,000 and widen the treasury deficit. Representative Will KH Wood, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, announced the plan.

Treasury Will KH. Wood House

Religious Leader to Give Lectures in Wisconsin series

David I Cooper of Los Angeles a founder and president of the Hiblice Research Society will give a series of talks at the First Baptist Church in Wams. The lectures begin daily at 7 20 p m and continue for several days in succession.

David I. Cooper Los Angeles Calif Hiblice Research Society First Baptist Church Wam

English Novelist Weds in Gotham

English novelist Darathra Tirgint and Richard T. Sinrok Guilfont were married in New York on Saturday. The notice appears in a Gotham society column, with advertising hints and unrelated filler text surrounding the report.

Gotham New York Ney— Darathra Tirgint Enplinh Naceliat Richard T. Sinrok Guilfont Conn Marriel

Radio and stage highlights across networks and stations

Four foreign correspondents will speak on 8:30 PM Sunday about revolutions and racial conditions, with reports from Moscow Shanghai and Lima. Hoover aims to expand radio personality contacts as broadcasts and musical programs unfold on KTLA WOAL WOAT KTSA WORL and Columbia networks featuring Elmabeth Lennox and George Green.

United Press EVGA Colucibia Eyatem Moscow Thomas W. Morgan Home Bureau Hardal Gould Shanghai Keslord BP. Fine Lima Penu

Radio Programs Outline From Natloan and Columbia Networks

A dense OCR listing fielding radio shows and acts across Natloan and Columbia networks. It catalogs times, hosts, bands, orchestras, and program notes for Monday to Tuesday schedules, naming several ensembles and venues with numerous times and channels. The fragment shows a bustling lineup including bands, soloists, and public notices inviting readers to consult the real estate column.

Jefferson Credited In Irish Victory

Michael Macabite, minister from the Irish Free State to the United States, said Jefferson’s political philosophy greatly influenced Irish independence. The remarks were made amid celebrations noting the long influence of Jeffersonian ideas on republican movements.

Jefferson Irish Victory University Michael Macabite

Governor Murray Addresses Jefferson Day in Joplin Missouri

Gov W H Murray known as Alfalfa Bill of Oklahoma visits Joplin Missouri on April 13 for a Jefferson Day program with Senator W I Cataway of Arkansas also attending.

Murray Missouri City Joplin W. HL Oklahoma Andreas Odar Cataway Arkansas

Carrizo Springs Considers New Hospital Plan

Carrizo Springs plans for a local hospital with discussion underway. Dr W Is Barnerd, recently confer, backs the project and seeks support from San Antonio medical authorities.

Carrizo Springs W. Is Barnerd San Antonio

Frie County Votes to Retain Officials Despite Tax Hike

In Pearsall Texas on April 13 Frie county commissioners considered recalling Felestaan Ity agent and others amid a May 15 decision. Due to funds shortage a meeting drew many rural district residents and Pearsall Dilley locals who voiced strong support to keep them with an OS cent tax on property under discussion. Miss Bled Boswell and W S Patrick named as county agents.

Pearsall Texas Felestaan Ity Boas Brig County Fria County Pearsall and Dilley Miss Bled Boswell Frie W. S. Patrick Agene

Seguin to Host Two Religious Conventions in April

Seguin Texas April 19 The city plans to entertain two major religious conventions within the next week The Southwestern District of Texas scheduled to meet April 22 and the Texan Synod of the merged American Lutheran church to hold its first meeting April 20 Committees named by the chamber of commerce will handle arrangements for the events and lodging in Seguin

Seguin Texas Treabytery Texen Synod American Lutheran Church Ccial Focal Chamber of Commerce

Last U S Refugees Sail From Managua

Corinto Nicaragua April 12 refugees sail for San Francisco with the last Americans from Managua diganter. Wexes April 13 C G Williams formerly of Tahoke Tes bes assiiued as new secretary manager of local chamber of commerce.

Managua Corinto Nicaragua San Francisco Managua Shguin Wexes C. G. Williams Tahoke Tesbes

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