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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1931

Page

4

Tulane to Host Washington State in New Orleans Tilt

Tulane meets Washington State as Pacific Coast champions travel to New Orleans for a high profile New Year’s Day clash. Tennessee's Volunteers, favored at times, play New York University as part of a wide slate spanning East West and Southern circuits with charity games and matchups featuring Kentucky, Navy, Dartmouth, Holy Cross, and others.

New York Eenron Culane Tennessee Tulane Vonnars Washington State Pacific Dartmouth Carnes Tech Dumesne Pittsburgh Eart. i Haskell- Tulsa Garh Bebween Florida Keducky Centre South Carolina Chattasoora Afubunna

Drake Falls to Varela in Coast League Opener

Drake and University of Los Angeles clashed under lights as Varela defeated Drake 22 to 7. Drake managed a late field goal and a varied offense, but miscues and a strong Varela defense sealed the setback in front of a sparse crowd.

DRAKE Los Angeles Des Moises Varela University of Los Angeles

Minor League Baseball Player Market Quiet Amid Trades

In a 1931 update from Weet Hailen Todinna the minor leagues reported steady player movement with several trades and signings. Nashville moved Bill Len and George Teendrell. Wilkesharrage and Henry Werl were noted in reorganizing Central league plans. Tobit Fenton and Grorpe Wurstling changed teams, while Wes Gil and Cavcher Hamby also shifted clubs. Mitcheifs was signed as catcher for Nirark Desrs, and overall minor league contract activity totaled about $2.25 million in reported value.

Moyer Weet Hailen Todinna Nashville Bill Len George Teendrell Wilkesharrage Elenry Werl Cryton Karined Tobit Fenton Morinpkis Grorpe Wurstling Slotistog Grarze Rors San Antonin Pomelothy Galveston Long Will Taficker Ice Miley Chattanooga Sur Ontfletiler Wes Gil Whahington Pushin Cavcher Sinforit Hamby Terre Haute Mitcheifs White Sox Yankeer Fara

Georgia Bulldogs Sick Squad Chases Los Angeles Trip

Seven Georgia players were on the sick list as the Bulldogs prepared to travel to Los Angeles for a game against Southern California. Coach Mehre led a 36-man squad, with Vernon Smith still in infirmary, Captain Downes sidelined by injury, and several others listed as unavailable. The team planned a workout in Dallas before continuing to California, with no scrimmages until arrival.

Imens A. Tee Georgia Bulldogs Los Angeles Southern California Harry Mebre Austin Downes Prairie O Obers Jack Roberts Tiger Depurtt Guardani Weddington Riley Dick Maxuyl Mack Crenshaw Raralty Mehre Taso Teiss

St Marys Academy Gridsters Lettered in 1991 Squad

Ferdinand Flory, director of athletics at St Marys Academy, announced the 1991 gridsters. The Irilers were presented by Coach Earle English. Letters were awarded to Recate Filizals, Herry Adams, Gaetano Ierceleanu, Jory Brees, Jamea Condon, Martin Flest, Louis Deiffil, Mlph Giradd, Tamen Hobbs, David Kaier Manuel ither, Tody Perbe, Leonand Toss, Hillacd Liadee, Jonena Trussell, Archie Schott, Thomms Sheeran, William Simon Heynolls Viele. George Tlarobkin, manager, also was awarded a letter. Special letters went to cheer readers Charles Bolbrook, Guido Jordan and Lowiy y Graxahott. No captain named due to building changes.

Ferdinand Flory Sthletics Sc. Mery Jelleymeo Irilers Earle English Recate Filizals Herry Adams Gaetano Ierceleanu Jory Brees Jamea Condon Martin Flest Louis’ Deiffil Mlph’ Giradd Tamen Hobbs Ron

Marcell's leg injury and Chick win in ring comedy

Bobby Chick of Te Jado Ohio defeated Doug Marcell of Montreal after a brutal kung fu style match lowered to old school wrestling. Marcell suffered a torn ligament and limped out, while the match also featured George Poulos and Cy clone Fos in a separate bout that ended in a draw after Protos conceded to avoid a painful hold.

Jack Cameron Howe Mutya Tamaoudhe Rleigh Wich Exposition Areiu Wridiny Bight Bobhy Chick Te Jado Ohio Doug Marcell Montreal Canada AE Mitvales Bobby Ganadiay Marcell Capaslina Mar. Neall Chick Marcell Quckly Click Matect George Poulos Paduenb Kentucks

All-America lineup featured from coast to coast

An Associated Press list of players across major programs such as Michigan State, Texas, Penn State, Notre Dame, and California appears with many names garbled. The piece notes schools like Utah, Colorado, Tennessee, LSU, Tulane, and Indiana, with various players cited including from Ohio State, Yale, Cornell, and Nebraska, reflecting a broad national selection.

TON Donohaule SLS Sosa Mi Hoeilla Mies Jourdues Keneky Nott Tanne Mayors Telaur Cavalieri Siduluced Moly Crore Hageman Unrvay Starnes Yo Aoutez Varias King Array i Willianson Hochin Machigan Uy Ey Utah Winser Ongowon Leonits Gouzacn Ke Ebouttern Methodist California Collin Riblett Pounssleaning Seuile Scurl White Chathanaiang Re Bouth Ceralina Stiles Northwrstern Tapee Notre Dame Shkolic Hower Pennsylvania Jim Mur Heap Zarlin Cornell Quaise Binph Bed Neds Femare Willmr Yale Vavahe Triasian Blantan Nso Ea Bard Ryradars Radusky Auniver St. Mary Thefford Wagh- Huerts Molt and_ Key Felie Dayne Tulane Kentucky Barron Cain Alabama Hitehvosk Kline Calmere Abowui Namara Vark Murphy Frnnhami Lassiter Ward Mharvard Metvill Tarlmnouth Meller Weider Tittshurth Ar Wentrat Perina Penneyseat Wilson Washington Chinpighio West Tiherry Piastier West Norsinia All Arcachtsells Temple Tian Turk Allegheny Mattox Tae Atecker Thomas Virginia Moranami Fishel Syramuses Hinrhman Ohio State Sonera Tawa Weller Cexan Towatare Manors Minne Sherkeiakl Inti Notre Done Pilkington Voilen Wille Smith Tahey Nevailnz Mar Peg Kraue Conran Vuneviel Purdue Midffatt Stanford

Local High School Football Finals Headline Tangle

In Decatur and surrounding towns, local football championships dominated the sports page. Reports cite Uvalde triumphs in regional play, Mason’s team clinching a class title, and Comanche close in a district clash with Albany as high school teams vie for postseason glory.

Tekas UI basketball charges and adult fees details

Fragmented text shows a sports item mentioning basketball charges and fees for adults and tennis, with unclear names and numbers. It references 2000 and 25 but lacks coherent context or complete facts.

Tekas UI Austin Terg Ioer FTNA Tnieen Sith Af Prey Wae Yuune Ny Ethletin Alticists Anil Tevnis

Fight Results From Minnesota to Omaha Wrestling

Fragmented OCR from a sports page shows scattered names and places including Minnesota Minneapolis Milwaukee and Omaha. It references match outcomes and scores with unclear details, mentioning teams or athletes like Garay and Lewin and a final score near forty two to something, but the page is badly garbled and hard to parse into a full event narrative.

World's Fattest Lady Alpine Mise Alpine Ullleb

A note on Alpine Mise Alpine Ullleb of Mismi in Florida labeled the "World's Fattest Lady" recounts her drastic weight trajectory from early childhood to twenty, describing 260 pounds at age ten, 100 pounds by thirteen, and 72 pounds gained later, with a double chin noted despite her weight. Also mentions Judge Harpy F. Newton, elected Tennessee juvenile court judge in 1940, and a request to mail questions to the paper for the cartoon feature Believe I’ve Not.

Ullleb Mismi Florida Faitir Whiidugh Lyn Moat Harpy F. Newton Tennessee Sway Ranisan Agust Nashville Tulge Newton

Two Sides to Argument Over Abolishing Kickoff

A heated debate splits football coaches into two camps over abolishing or reforming the kickoff. Proponents argue a safer, simplified play while opponents warn of reduced offensive action and strategic loss. Names from schools like Lehigh Vanderbilt Duke and others appear in lists debating the issue.

Astrern Morey Stubldreber Villaroga Heinie Miler Temple Tuss Melaughry Lrowa A. Av Tate Lehigh Dan McGuein Vanderbilt Jim Ober- Inner Weslagang Elsace Venderson Tineas Ball Anon Washington Aeffernan Saline Mahan Weel Virginia Clar Nce Overen Carnexin Lech William J. Galvin Prinity R.A. Lambert Sam Wileman Onin Slater Wallace Ware Duke Timmy Crowley Michigan State Eners Mehra Harvey Unemay Hill Alexander Georgia Neel Henrie Bierman Culene Mal Stevens Yale Bale Hollinghers Washington State Jock Sutherland Pitt Hen ‘Phindethwaite Wiscan

Dempsey Knocks Out Two Of Four Rivals In Fargo

Former world heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey KOed two of four rivals in Fargo in an eight round contest. Gada another opponent, Charley Retzalt, broke through as a late observer, while Awede Gromaberg and two others faded.

Metzenthin Faces Oklahoma Agricultural Tug of War

University athletic council chairman Metzenthinaault said a December 12 charity game between Coron and Oklahoma Agebies lacked enough players to be worthwhile, while Dallas business committee talks push forward with plans. Fort Worth reports Ty Wright, athletics director, announced the university will likely press ahead with football next season after council discussions.

ACS Metenthin Uiniversity of Cexox Athletic Counecl Tong Ha Coron Oklahoma Ageies Motzenthta Bualnees Dallas Wil Port Worth Chelation University Paxtarngen Cilia Wright Athletin Odirectas Iho Covfell

Fort Warren Faces Crockett In Army Football Open

Fort Warren clashes with Fort Crockett in the Eighth Army Corps Army League football opener at League Park. Warren rolls to a 26-0 victory over Randolph opponents, while other teams like Fort Sam Houston and Fort Sill prepare for next round games this weekend.

Fort Warren Cuis Army Corps Nundolpo Tichl Fort Crock Eilers Galveston Ube Fun Rtas Josephine Street Bell Orchard Wortling Agaist Mollyfield Fort’ Sill Oklahom Woita Woeren Hon Fone Wyoming Gioutenanta Emmanel Ghean Trollet Taluntet Army Oli Friohda Ein Geidirons Rel Cinck Sox Tewarsock Tosa Wilson Muske Tadinn Floes Nod Caldwell Brown Davids Surch Williamson Che Tiny Tignaway Warren Will Mlge Randolph Apota Morgan Melonsney Wadden Hellliont Coxh Warren Hundrolph Elpht Varia Gost Aumble Verena Ross Clark Ronl McKenney Ranedolph Davida Kirk Pod Borch Palni Beare Port

City Championship Clash Between Cat Mustangs Postponed

Unclear OCR text hints at a city championship game labeled Cat-Mustang. Officials named include Mol Moeijzen as umpire and Ike Thile as head nexagan with Johnny Dunamere as telil Jidge. Readable fragments reference a Tuesday afternoon game moment and a city venue WG at Fangte fierg.

Frenery Wihleafy Une Tanga Fangte Fierg Mol Moeijzen Ike Thile Nexagan Johnny Dunamere Toth Lidl

Babe Ruth Must Take Cut in Pay

WERT BADEN Ind Dec When asked today if baseball star Babe Ruth would receive that 1009 contact again this year Cal Jacobs Teuppert big Vess of the New York Yankees retired in the negative and in no uncertain terms Colonel Kupprrk said he believed the buyinens had learned a lesson over the past year and Ruth's former salary was unlikely to be an alternate peak Tow baseball players.

Baden Ind Bula Ruth Cal Jacnls Teuppert Kupprrk Buyinens Yuth

New York Bout Set For Charity Showdown Between Battaline and Mlages

The New York State Athletic Commission approved a 10 round featherweight title bout between Christopher Battaline and Al Mlages to be held at Mault Fon Square erdon Friday night. The fight supports the New York American Christmas fund and the Christmas fund. Delaney and Loughran had resigned lightweight titles to avoid overweight penalties.

Indvergal Beering New York Dec Ack Deisney Tanjimy Loughran Mickey Webber State Athletic Comission Today Chrisuopher New York American Christmas Fund Unitolino Chreiskuns Fund Delaney Longhan Cvenge Walker Bharkey

Incomplete OCR Title for Anglophone Championship Game

Unclear OCR text describes a sports championship in progress with teams such as Brownwood and Kingsville mentioned. Event appears to center on a division crown with implications of forfeiture and disqualification for use of freshmen. No clear outcomes or dates are readable.

Apilion Wee Champlonghiy Daniel Voker Millbillies Brownwood Meek ALGC Orringin Shirley A. C Ake Tera Toi Loti College of Acta and Industries Kingsville Wor

MAT RESULTS Showdown From Trenton and New York

A rough, text heavy report lists multiple wrestling and track results with names such as Don George, Karl Potello, and Sandor Szabo. It notes times, placements, and athletes from cities including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Omaha, Oklahoma City, and Kansas City with various schools and teams referenced. The piece reads like a scorer’s wrap covering elite performances and near-classified placements across events, with numerous figures and abbreviations indicating matchups and results.

Trenton Omaha Tat Corrigan Frank Arann Poland fZeun Widen Traten Georee Billa Wiecontin Tietimond George Roma Wanhingtin Durch Arden Neweuie Vent Donen Revaomy Texa Crow Embthy Chircown Timine Dinrvin Oklahome Vira Linnin Mauer Anat Jack Lew Gallos Chieman New York Lea _Angeles Patay Flanagan Tongsinreans Chie Frotsneg Xansan Uy India Wid Je Bauer Tez Chicago Ea 'Endent Balt Taka Tra Dern Beit Take Oly Pletco Baccini Jedlz Barckns Rat Dern Bern Yhirg Deam Detton Ake Cy Mike Colina Jack Conway Houston Tezna Rotana Thorston Portland Orn Dick Nalen Keno Nee Salle

Alam o Heights Hi Letter Winners and Captain Named

The Alam o Heights high school football team held its annual letter ceremony naming eighteen lettermen and appointing captain Logan Gonzales for the 1932 Apache squad. Other honorees included William Miran, Ashley Danan, Winston Tagan, Kenneth Monge, Malcolm Broyeo, and William Yollowtine among the list of letter winners.

Logan Gonzales Gonzales Winstin Tagan Waa Tia Rohret Gentry William and Witsford Miran Ashley Danan Beank- Isa Mmohty Mobert Gentes Winston Tagan Kenneth Monge Tek Mid Hit

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