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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1931
Page
17
In Balange Chigagu on April 24, reigning welterweight champion Canzoneri defends against Berg in a bout watched as a likely knockout chance. Canzoneri seeks a repeat title win while Berg aims for an upset, with undercard action featuring rising lightweights and local contenders. The event eyes strong crowds and substantial purses despite varied advance chatter.
Arkansas reports strong performances by weight men Tayray Vila and My Cole at a Saturday track meet in Tahlequah, offsetting Oklahoma competitors. Coach Pred C. Phonen notes key contributions from Captain Dake Fade, Mile Geeightar, and others as the squad scores in field events and on the track.
Tulsa sports page reports wrestler Lou Thesz or rival Londos banished by city athletic commission until he accepts a match with Ed Strangler Laws to claim the title. A $2500 check reportedly offered to ensure protection against a match with Laws in the United States.
New York April 24. A ban on radio broadcasts of the Chicago title boxing match is announced. The Chicago Stadium will not permit Ringside broadcasts of the event despite fevered listener interest. The bout is timed to start around 10 North Centeral Standard time.
In St Louis on April 2 President Sant Heromion announced Cardinal teens involving Chick Siates who is set to join Caribals in May after leaving Merkey Ley. Salary terms claimed at 12 000. Chicago reports dismiss rumors of Custer Cuyler Water trading to Cardinals amid talks of goal ball players.
Fragmentary sports note lists pennant parade events with scattered city names and matchups. Vague references include New York Boston Philadelphia Detroit Washington and details such as centers and scores are unreadable due to garbled OCR. The item hints at a sequence of games and locations but lacks clear results or dates.
A garbled item mentions RaGIAX NAMED and a request for 45 000 plant names by a noted botanist. It references Professor Geny of the New York Lyceum of Natural History and Harvard, noting classification work and a note about an oyster pear discovery and a writer inviting questions via return envelope.
Box score fragment shows incomplete player names and scattered figures amid garbled OCR text. Notable fragments include TeXas League references and mentions of players such as Finney Tharmaohle Sinead and Tharmablens, with unclear positions or teams.
Joe Moore, once a standout in San Antonio training, is acquired by the New York Giants for Newark’s club. Manager McGraw believes Moore needs daily work to develop and will play every day with Newark, while Giants will use him as a lighter duty substitute in the big league.
An uneven track card from New York lists runners like Notre Dame star and others in a melee of marks and places. Athletes such as Larn and Tenen, with times around 23 to 24 seconds for sprints, compete amid a jumble of names and results from multiple venues.
Main and Austin high school teams prepared for a tennis style meet on Maly Avenue course with a Friday schedule. Officials urged players to monitor weather as rain and wind could affect play at Oaklands Park and Pacific Court area.
The consolation shooting at Pinehurst concluded with winners from North and South receiving medals. Claimed victory went to Claus A tithe by MG targets amid a tight competition. New York and Maine participants posted strong showings, while D Wilton of Wearsha, Wis, claimed second place in the consolation, as the North took the meet’s final events.
Houston manager Jan Sebulty clashes with San Antonio as veteran and rookie players mix in a chaotic game. Garland Orr led Houston with four hits, Carson struggled but contributed, and miscues fueled runs for the Indians as the offense rallied late.
In a tense Valley Loop opener on April 2, Corpus Christi defeated Harlingen Laddies 2-0 as San Benito edged out Mediens Tulive. Nick Yoder led Harlingen with a strong performance in the outfield while teammates Burgess and McAuley contributed key plays.
April 1948 at South Orange George OT hosts Mason-Dixon tennis semifinals. Will faces Jack Wright of Montreal after Wright won over Marcel Hajnvilte. Magear McCauliff defeats Magear McCauliff. Berkeley Bell retires due to illness, Wright advances by default to face Tool.
The leading billiardist duels a top rival in a national event marked by tight lines and strong opposition. Notable players include Schwiedzler and Willard as other contenders vie for the title tonight, with Lowik M and Voyleri among the field fightering for final honors.
Miss Madison swimmer Moni Aguil and Malisony Seat impressed in a crowded pool. Aguil clocked a fast three minute leg with strong splits to set new marks while teammates dominated several events, boosting Madison standings and thrilling fans.
A chaotic sports brief notes Wesley Ferrell and teammates overcoming a strong Chicago challenge. Looe, Cimes, and Detenit contribute hits amid pitching by an unnamed starter as the team edges the visitors.
IIndians at bat in the American Association standings with games listed for Kansas City, Louisville, Columbus, and St. Paul at Toledo. Cold weather conditions noted as teams clash across the league.
Texas April 24. Lytle high school pirates baseball team won their third straight since the season opened. Peterson Blue drove in the winning runs as Larberg and Keller supported the battery. Mangram pitched for Ta tect with Gipson catching.
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