Ball Teams Hear Rumors Stir in Winter Sleep
Baseball news from 1931 sketches winter activity across leagues. Moves include Bruce Jones to San Antonio, Ralph Boyle bought by Baltimore, George Toporcer taking Jersey City managerial post, and trades involving Kekola and Jesq Bream. Pirates release Beaut Chick Fraser as Saint Louis Browne clubs adjust rosters.
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Baeshall
Boston
Ted Fox
Bucy
Heinie Wagner
Heig John
Skene) Collins
San Antonio
Boston Braves
Haltimore
James
San Antonio Randlot
Hallimore
Ralph Boyle
Jersey City
George“Syvees
Toporcer
Mantrer
Frank
Bots
Kekola
Hols Cross College
St. Pat
American Association
Jesq Bream
Pittsburgh Pirates
Chick Fraser
Kenneth Thenkaus
James Clements
Springfield
St. Louis Browne
Britons to use only homegrown pros in Ryder Cup
The British Professional Golf Association will emulate the Americans by fielding only homebred British players for the Ryder Cup. Only Allie and Aubrey Boomer are named as joining the team, with a note that practice will be challenging.
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London
Golf Association
Oncy Allie
Aubrey Boomer
West
Pee
Jerses
Kingsville to Play Sul Ross Thursday in Tight Tilt
Kingsville prepares to face Sul Ross at Alpine Thursday afternoon in the final game of the T.J.A.A. race. A win by Kingsville would secure a first division berth, with the Texans favored after a strong season and a close head‑to‑head with Sul Ross.
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Kingsville
SUL Ross
Der
Tesskey A
I. Invelinas
Sul Ross Tobos
T. J.A. A. Neusom
Hill Quintets Take Openers In Alam City League
The Beacon Hill Boplista and Prospect Hill Methodiesw opened Alam City Basketball league play Monday night at Woodlawn Like gym with high scoring. Ilady Davalos led the winners with looping shots while teammates contributed points as Harlandale Epworth and Han Anesmo were defeated.
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Beacon Hill Boplista
Prospect Hill
Cineups Berton Hill
Athletics Challenge Mustangs to Game
San Antonio athletics, with the real Independent football championship, challenge Mortanga holders of the title to a game Sunday afternoon December 7, according to FH. Breel, manager of clr Athleticon. The champions have declined recent talks, electing to rest and prep. Athletica practice at 7 3 Wednesday night at San Pedro park.
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San Antonio Athletice
Mortanga
Kane
Vo Breel
Clr Athleticon
Mustangs
Strel Suyn
Rent
Siren Athletica
San Pedro Park
Stribling Busy For Griffiths Bout In Chicago
Stribling, famed light heavyweight, trains for a 10 rounder with Tuffy Griffiths in Chicago Stadium on December 12. He arrived with his family. Griffiths just returned from training camp in Husagatyck, Michigan, and planned to resume sparring today.
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Stribling
Griffiths
Chicago
William Se
Younge
Stribleg
Pride
Georgie
Aday
Tuffy Griffithy
Chicago Stadiur
Yeaterday
Pa, Ma
William Ids
Fran Hin
Bully Waterman and the Challenge Captain Renowned Monster
A fragmentary historical note recalls Captain Robert H. Waterman nicknamed Bully, described as a ruthless master on the Yankee Clipper Challenge with reports of fatal shootings and evasion. It notes he never faced justice, died in California, and references a Tower of London armor record and a WWI weight comparison, inviting reader questions.
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Bully Waterman
Robert H
Bully) Waterman
Renorte
Waterman
Caliarniz
Gridder Lets Fly Case In Court
Notre Dame football aftermath enters court as testimony describes a sideline incident at Soldier Field. Manley says he struck Wanley to prevent an attack. judge adjourned to tomorrow to subpoena the taxi driver.
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Chicago
Nec
Notre Dame
Manley
Jeons
Auhpoena
Kansas Gives In To Big Six
Fragmented note from a Kansas page describes university athletic charges, payments and governance tension involving Missouri, a notary at Sta, and student wage concerns. An athletic board meeting and Lawrence cenilery reference suggest ongoing dispute over compensation and eligibility amid regulatory scrutiny.
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Kansas
University of Missouri
Kan
Sta
Lippeka
Universi Jenlure
Lawrenes Cenilery
Three Cycle Teams Tie After 35 Hours
In New York a three cycle teams event ended after 35 hours with teams tied for first. Notable competitors included Liefie Frnt, Maditon Mirieniat, Geweni ani Miallan-Schen, Adolf Charlier, Frei Unets, Atie Mili, and Gerad De nopain Mt Hu une.
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New York
Hed Ciditi
Liefie
Internatiorst Escle Rayal Maditon
Mirieniaten
Geweni Ani Miallan-Schen Comlnatin Nef
Adolf Charlier
Frei
Mili
Stoger
Alans Tein
Penerr
Gerad de Nopain
LOCAL Y WRESTLERS MEET TEXAS MATMEN
Local wrestlers faced Texas matmen in a dual meet after a 40-22 loss to Leoweten. Individual winners included Jonny Mer, Garrett Heat, and others as the team eyes upcoming matches and training at 2400 arena.
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Texas Matmen
Besten
M. C. Asmar
Houvatop
Ahrow
Jonny Mumer
IG. Caerythers
Garrett Heat
Air Corps polo team declared winner of fall tourney
Announcement by Capt Zim Lowdon says the Air Corps Training Center polo team will win the fall low-goal tournament and Light Cup after weather and rain halted play. The Air Corps squad led standings with three victories and no losses. High-goal polo starts in the new year with Air Corps defending champion.
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Zim Lowdon
Air Corps ‘Training Center
Mort
Ip Corpa
Wic Air Corps
All-Conference Selections Highlight Texan Gridiron Stars
Texas players dominate the All-Conference picks with captain Dexter Shelley and quarterback Leland among repeat honorees. Notables include Harrison Stafford of the Longhorns and four sophomores chosen for top positions, reflecting a Texas-heavy roster from small towns to major programs.
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Dexter Shelley
Texas
Cy Telanis
Frogs
Iuneeleven
Thi
Leland
Harrison Stafford
Big Longhorn
Tre
Sophes
Statford
Blanton
Ccveo
Erarcely
Hacknell
Jake Wilson
Shelley
Sinfford
Roy
Asera
Stafford
Neriold
Louis Lang
Tar Mustang
Onn Gale
jPimee
Flo
Altnat
Culiber
Gilbert
Tracy
Alber
Collen
Din
Toektes
Blantor Ni Hoewell
Travel
Hill Boswil
Koch
Leig Guard
Amiy
Aramnal
Aine al Hig
Flecon Bayards
Nouch
Teris Christian
Gy Font
di Sorgon
Lee Guard
Sonny
Noble Atkins
Vagal Grasset
Aocloen
Basler
Aikine
Jostan
IL Witx
Fort Worth
Odds Swing as Notre Dame Faces Southern California
Los Angeles December 2 betting on the upcoming Notre Dame versus Southern California game shows even money with little betting action. Odds shifted after Army’s Thanksgiving win and Notre Dame’s tough showing, with most wagers at even money and some minor bets on USC.
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Undversat Eevelse
Los Angeles
Notre Dame
Southern California
Texperts
Menay
Armiy-Notre Damagne
Hedda
Notro Dame
Hing Cash
Bouther
California
Wade Pointing For Record On Grid In Southern Classic
Aly. Div. 2A Wade Waite of Alabama seeks another scoring record in the Pasadena Rose Bowl classic. The article notes his Alabama teams’ bowl appearances and prior victories, referencing Washington State and Stanford with coach Dan McGugin’s influence and Wade’s quick getaway as a key asset.
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Tuscaloosa
Aly
Wallace Waite
Pasadena
Southern California
Trojans
Washington State
Alabama
Troy
Minor Leagues Readies Showdown Over Draft
Quebec City era reports three AA circuits in talks with majors over the draft, with estimates of a $20,000 price for players and major league observers watching. A joint Cleveland conference aimed to shape the draft’s terms as minor leagues weigh their positions amid broader league meetings.
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Montisfial
Quebec
Lee
Ciner AA
Victiuits
American Association
International League
Pacific
Leagus
St Mnjor
Majurs
Bacchall
Cleveland
National Association of Professions
National Association
Jfuanogera
Deaig
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