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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1930

Page

9

High schools brace for decisive showdown in charity tilt

Brackenridge and Main Avenue football teams prepare for a Saturday clash at League Park after a scoreless Thanksgiving draw. Both squads report full strength, vow no radical changes, and anticipate a hard fought contest that could end the long rivalry’s deadlock.

Brackenridge-Main Avenue Eagles Dullaloes League Park Hamilton Bamlltos Buffalors Grande Kellam Engleenter State Brackesridce Rives Arachenridge Crimson Egeretid Cehools

Post Mat Men At Pull For Pay Amid Ring Talk

Gus Leahman eyes Wildcat Stevens challenge as St Louis Dutchmen push for bigger pay. Negotiations stall while a 200 pound bout against the Canadian Wildcat draws interest. Hewitt, from the army, is noted as a pest and the three fall match features Teens and Bretey from Fork with rivals Lee Bretey.

Gus Leahman Wildcat Stevens Caml James E. Bush Stevens Leahman Gus Roxy Hotsever Dawn Houston Hewitt Neefly

Ponies Win 13-0 in Intermediate Football Title Clash

Pony squad defeats Junie Collerieles 13 to 0 at Lions Field to claim the Intermediate Football League title. Bjoert connected with Lez for the first score and Abshire added the second, after Lenz’s 25 yard completion. Roosevelt Colline challenged but fell short in a low scoring clash.

Ponies Junie Collerieles Lions Field Bjoert Lez Aud Abshire Serond Lenz Stuact Beare Jiresard Roosevelt Coline Cite

Demolay Basketeers Set Tuesday Practice

DeMolay basketball team schedules a Tuesday workout at 5 p.m. at the local gym. About 15 candidates are trying out for the squad, led by coach Tam McNeil, with plans to travel to Kerrville next week for a tournament.

Demolay Basketeers DeMolay Acton At & P.m Reathol Rey Lrevtylfrian

Arlington Classic Worth $70,000 Richest Stakes

Arlington Classic will be worth 70000 to the winner with total purse near 95000, slated for July at Arlington Park Jockey Club overseen by Hor Carruthers. The meeting includes Post and Catdock stakes and Arlington Cup, attracting top horses and historical contenders from Preakness to Kentucky Derby lineage.

Chicago Tollay Torres Ws Hor Carruthers Arino Park Jockey Club Tor Post Cint- Inot Preakness Kentucky Belmont Blue Tark Spur Clyde van. Dusen Dr Freeland Grey Cent Arlington Post Catdock Nor Monazement Race Cours Cated Chiis Mill Xnoth

Rockne Praises Players Losers Gives Them Credit

Notre Dame defeated Trojans 27 to 5. Rockne praised his team as the year’s best and credited opponents for a strong effort. Captains Watfield and Conler spoke of the spirit and performance, noting Mullins’ late appearance and O Connor as a standout in a stiff contest.

Rockne Los Angeles Calif Notre Dame Kawbeeekne Tampeoud Camden Bis Thackne Maratil Watfield Trojans Dion Conler Moon’ Mulling Folke Mullins O'Connor

All West Big Ten Men Named for Football Honor

Listed Western Conference stars selected for All West and All East teams include Baker, Welworth, Gantenbein, Ely, Lubratusich, Van Biber, Sam Selby, Win Brockmorgan, and Dick Hawes. Manley and Kerr noted as vocal organizers. colleges and dates implied from New Year’s Day events.

Byanston Tl. Dee Frank Baker Wede Wordporik Burine Hana Sau van Biber Perdue Sam Selby Trhip Ninte Brockmogre Bave Dick Hawes Northweete I Manley Andy Kerr Col Rate

Midwestern cagers open their season in chaotic mix

Dec 3 reports from Chicago describe multiple teams starting the season amid noisy crowds and erratic action. Players like Dane and StU headline the early display while Northeastern and Michigan state squads show early promise as others adjust to the new campaign.

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Unclear Bowling League Report with Players and Scores

Fragments describe O Y Bowling League items, players, and scores. Mentions Teatro andiog, Jazes Itlrare, 72 6 cehier, Catherine, Landy & Clomnan, Referee names, and several coded scores like 640 and 53-055. Text is garbled with numerous OCR errors and partial names.

Teatro Andiog Jazes Itlrare Lvimar Cehier Clathine Crete

Ramm and Freeman Set Charity Bout Night

Rumored charity boxing card features Ramm and Freeman in an eight round bout to raise funds for a local cause. Promoters tout heavyweights Chamony Freeman and Norwegian fighter Keggar Norman as main event partners in a high stakes card with other matches to follow.

Haron Sehany Freeman Tiffaloy Tanigue Reise Funda Toner Flamernon Het Funk

Broadcast Cancelled For Montana Hi Game

Promoter seeks tough opponent for Montana to stage a match against Bull Ston tung while discussing a potential return with Fox. No radio broadcast for the Up school game next Saturday due to attendance concerns and station mixups, with a decision to limit broadcasts for the coming match.

Montana of Hi Ralph Bammouda Bull Stontung Bath al Barasick Bull Montana Karasich Fox Tor Hammoods Nisit Tony Bernardi Cas Hosse Elmer Dratsre Salk Lake Cits Alerely Guthrie Bernard Mainsveene Brackenrider

Bears Defeat Packers At Wrigley In Tight Classic

Chicago triumphed over Green Bay at Wrigley Field in a hard fought NFL contest. Red Grange and Hank Nagureki sparked the attack as the Bears overcame a strong Packers effort.

Chicago Parkers Chicago Bears Wrigley Field Ware Red Grange Hronky Nagureki

Country Club Net Tourney Continues Amid Turmoil

The country club net tournament proceeds with several matches underway Sunday afternoon. Notable early clashes include Gilbert Teianan and Erase Carvel advancing despite tough play, while others faced setbacks and unclear results in a crowded field.

Country Club Gilbert Teianan Erase Carvel Denman Carvel Tilly Masterson Manly Weony

Athletics And Tigers In Tie At Concepcion Park

Two evenly matched teams the Roosevilt Tigers and the San Antonia Athletics battled to a scoreless tie Sunday at Concepcion park in the independent senior football title chase. Bubla and Henry Menard led the Athletics running attack while Casse and Wallace starred on defense for the Tigers.

Concepcion Park Roosevilt Tigers Seith San Antonia Tigern Flill Cubs Sunny Slope Lieutenant Moore Ailstara

Tar Heel Coaching Pair Complete Work

Derwam X Tro of North on Dee, Bi enlivo a setrrnn gridiran coaches Jeromy LieTlart of Duke University and Int Miller of Wake Forest to other fi sear. Detlart st callego pase thi reing mrds of the end of this sgha tat suitea Trukee Sootanll eleetinies for several years Mee stelle gsez feom quits June an Walther Wade moves Alabama anit fat Miller

Derwam X. Tro Noth On Dee Bienlivo Jiromy LieTlart Duke University Int Miller Wake Fore Stelle Gsez Feom Walther Wade Alabama Fat Miller

Prince Drops Stud Farm Plan in Dartmoor Estate Deal

Prince of Wales halts a stud farm venture on the Carnwail estates in Dartmoor, after years of interest in developing a racehorse financing scheme. The arable and Dartmoor concerns will continue to operate despite the decision.

Dartmoor England Finrling Loskes Golbusizexa Prince Woalea Carnwail Estates Hackueye

Schiller Captains Texas U Harriers in Southwest Triumph

Schiller was elected captain as Texas University Harriers dominated the Southwest Conference meet. Adele Schilier of Frecentere led relay and sprint events, with standout performances boosting the team to top honors in the conference meet. Team plans include pursuing a new electric starter and improved equipment for next season.

Schiller Texas U. Harriers Abstin Lece Adele 'Schilier Frecentere Universi Trane

Favorites Win Park Golf Openers

The Park Golf Association tourney opens with Felix “Scoop” McKnight and a second-place tie on 77. L. Chapman defeats Young McKnight 3 and 2 while Sekoemoll bows to Clyde Aldworth. Lorraine Young and Major J. J. Griges lead qualifying. Tod Menefer, city champion, shows form. Extra holes decide several first-round matches as competitors push toward the championship bracket.

Felix Scoop Lieut. C. R. Startie Lorraine Young J. J. Griges Young Nelson Gripes Stoke Tessie Clements Tod Menefer M. Stephenson Ed Cotlines W. J. Hlock Robert Druce Ty Wendland L. Dt. Rath Fab Hugeins Beuc L. B. Fitzgerald F. D. Hemphitt Whipper Morsis Hiock GE. Campbell B. McCal- Innit

Pocket Billiards Tourney Opens in New York

The world pocket billiards championship opens tonight at Dwyer Road War Gendemy with Halph Greentral of New York defending his title. A field of eight players including Frank Caberski of Schenectady Edwin Trutalph Bennie Allen Kanean City Natale Hultimaore Quorcia Lari Thenay Thontay and Arthur Wada will compete in a single-elimination format across ten games, with all matches scheduled for one-game rounds as the event advances.

New York Shee Halph Greentral Schenectady Edwin Trutalph Bennie Allen Kanean Hyinga Pgether Fircenleat

Manning All State Guard Named by Dallas Times Herald

Desckenridge guard Richard Manning, a noted high school player known for his steel and feather roash, was identified as Manning the all state guard by the Dallas Times Herald. The intake follows the Bearktoridge Main game action with Manning highlighted as the standout.

Richard Manning Desckenridge Wiflm Dallas ‘Times- Herald Dallas

Corsicana High to be Home Eleven

Corsicana wins semi final bid after coin toss dispute at Worth hotel. Officials settled by coin decision. Corsicana will host or play in Dallas Abilene Wichita Falls or Fort Worth. Corsicana defeated Oak Cliff 26 to 0 while Breckenridge won to reach semi finals against Austin for a state high school football berth.

Fort Worth Amparilo Corsicana Bath Worth Hotel Corsica Tair Gherrs Jamar Pierre Tigers

Dressing room rivals clash on Warren card at Beethoven Hall

The weekly fight bill features Cowboy entry versus Hog Fuentes in a six round bout at Beethoven Hall with a prior tense feud. A one round Co main event has Champ Clark facing Irwin, and Young Pargelt clashes with Newsboy Hedin Lapen in a six or four round semi final. Several prelims and two four rounders are set, with tickets starting at 8.50. Warren teases a mixed bout if Elmer Guthrie accepts a challenge from ring rival Meru.

Wim Cowboy Hog Fuentes Bob Rayo Warren Beethoven Hall Gil Clark Mesta Indung Irwin Young-Pargelt Ulashen Hedin Lapen Willie O'Brien Elenry Mering Elmer Gulleries Wrealler Meru Guthrie

Miller first triple sparks mound clash in 1920

Walter Miller a southpaw for the Cleveland Talions hit the first triple of his life on June 27, 1920 at Yankee Stadium. A misplayed pitch led to a long ball that cleared the barrier but ended Miller’s bid for a homer as four wind gusts hindered the play.

Walter Miller Cleveland Halftone Fiven Carroll Yankee Stadion Miller Yonkers Finnonierrt

Cage Training Delays Grid Finish at Local Schools

With practice nearly halted, Main and Brackenridge postpone their basketball season until after Christmas. Coaches cite football commitments as reason, delaying early games and canceling or rescheduling matches with Hae Lindale High and Alamo teams.

Main Brackenridge Christmen Fridgen League Park Hoth Schouls Houston Nnell Hamilton Claude Kellam Haelindale Alamo Canipater Eagle Florinneiale At & Abloe Uosilny Ablernoon

City Leaguers Play Tuesday In Bi Weekly Basketball Lineup

City Senior Basketball teams Ye Sh Johns Tantherann meet Laurel Helsbls Methodists and Iack Neal Nesh Salesmen at Woollawht Dakeeyin Marting night. Public Service Utilities versus Temple Care is postponed. monday meeting called off per Gene Heng longue president.

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Mussolini Proves He Knows Fencing in Rome

The report notes Mussolini displaying fencing skill among Fascist officers, with a dramatic scene as officials and soldiers react. Washington coverage mentions Moe Berg and other figures amid the tense exchange, highlighting reactions from both sides and the political climate in Italy.

Mussolini Rome Munsaini Fascist Militi Carp

Touchdown leaders crown Colgate back scoring champ

Lew Macalfisio Colgate fullback won the national scoring title with 145 points from 19 touchdowns 28 PATs and one field goal in 10 games. Mohler of USC was runner up with 108 points.

Prean New York University Lew Macalfiso Colgate Mohler Southern California Useis Macalusa Pacific California Rocky Mt Christenses Utah Southern Spicer Kentucky Web Missouri van Koten Drake Midwest O'Neill Detroit Southwest Leland Tex Christian Russell Northwestern Bausch Kansas

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