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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1931

Page

14

Abilene College Contention Sets Off Western Division Title Duel

Controversy over player eligibility in the Sul Ross versus Daniel Maker game fuels direct challenge to Abilene Christian College’s title bid. Officials cite conference by laws forcing pregame eligibility, while the Hill Willies and Wildcats eye the next move in the Western division race. If Daniel Maker is ruled ineligible, Sul Ross may face North Texas or Texas A and M in the championship drive.

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Dick Hanley Starts Building All Stars

Coach Dick Hanley of Northwestern and Andy Kerr of Colgate plan a New Year’s Day charity football game in San Francisco. Invitations will go to Western stars, with seniors eligible, as teams from the Pacific coast prepare for the match.

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Coleman and Marshall Swing Chairs in Kansas City Bout

In Kansas City on December 4 Everest Marshall and Abe Coleman staged a planned flashy exhibition that ended in a near riot. The unorthodox finale saw both fighters fall and combatants grab chairs, requiring twenty police to separate them after the draw.

Kansas City Everest Marshall Abe Coleman

Mason Earns Sport Award for Southwest Conference Honors

Mason, standout back for the Mustangs, was voted the conference's most valuable and outstanding player as the Southwest Conference honors were announced. Four of five writers put him first, with Emile Koy and Johnny Tooth also earning top placements. The Post-Dispatch trophy presentation is set for December 15 at the association luncheon.

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Friday Winner Gets Chance at Nichols Title Bout

Promoter Ralph Bammon announces a Friday night card at the exposition grounds featuring Robby Chick vs Douglas Marcell in a 174 pound semifinal weigh in. The winner may meet Nichola Jeter with Father Rammonle to plan the Nichols title defense next week. George Poulig faces Cyclone Fox in a semi final collision while Bri day night Hob Taylor debuts against Som Nelson in the one fall opener.

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Stewart Steps Out as Baseball Prexy

Stewart of Oakland Calif steps down as president of the Arizona-Vexan Ty baseball league effective at the next meeting of the board of directors, with Arie Vai Nathan Glebe named as automatic successor to head the league.

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Valley Stars Dominate All-Six Football Selections

Kansas and Nebraska players headline the all-Six conference team with Crayhite Avker and Greff among top vote getters. Cronkpite is noted as a standout, while Woe remains linked to all-American talk. Selection panel’s verdicts awaited amid season finale chatter in the valley.

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Aggie awards given to multiple football team members

George Jord, a former Hirlandaly high echonlstar, receives his second varsity letter as part of the Veram Aggie football team. Bill Young of Main a Te high and Nick Willis of Drackenridge are also noted as award recipients among a small group of varsity letters and freshman numerats.

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High School Game Here Nets $8,200

A Thanksgiving day football event at a league park drew 10,438 paid admissions and 10,584 attendees at the following week’s game. T. A. Abbott of Main Avenue athletics reported receipts totaling 8,200, with officials completing the check.

Harlendale Highs to Field Tall Cage Team

Harlan dale High to field a tall basketball squad with several players over six feet. Coach Tay Dixon scouts early, listing Wiggins, Rowe, Kurz, Brown, Livingston, Dowley, Peel, Kardow, Cures, Dagon and others as prospects. Brackenridge, Meinave and Invier among opponents. practices begin after Christmas amid facility shortages and school board delays.

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Fight Night Results Across Cities and Nations

A chaotic list of boxing outcomes from New York to Cuba and beyond features knockouts, knockdowns, and points decisions. Fighters such as Maasie Lerner, Vidal Gregorio, Jaakie Pilkington, Willy Tones, and Joe Badman appear across cities including Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Chicago, and London, with various stoppages and verdicts noted amid unclear OCR text.

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Unclear Wrestling and Boxing Results from 20th Century Meet

Fragmented results show multiple bouts with varied outcomes including defeats, draws, and exhibitions. Notable mentions include Jay The Aimedaled Press, Tack Ganson, Karl Pojello, George Zarnngoff, and Paul Jones among others, with locations such as Scranton, California, and New York referenced amid inconsistent OCR data.

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Bowie Boosts Charity Fund With Final Maryland Race Day

Charity drive at Bowie raised around 125000 from Maryland racing venues as the final fundraiser of the year. Four prior days at Bowie Laurel Pimlico and Havre de Grace contributed about 50000, with gate receipts programs and salaries fueling the pool for the needy. Strong wind and rain did not dampen turnout as fans supported the cause despite rough weather.

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North Central grid teams set 1932 football plans

North Central Athletic conference concluded its annual meeting on December 1 with football schedules for 1932, listing matchups such as Notre Dame? No, city teams. North Dakota State to play Army east, South Dakota State at Minneapolis October 1, and South Dakota to face Cincinnati October 15. Outdoor track and field championships awarded to South Dakota State for May 27-28. Niakola relays set for May 24 at Sioux Falls.

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