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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1930

Page

9

Kelly Plays 23rd Next Sunday for Eighth Corps Title

Kelly Field hosts Fort Sam Henson and the Twenty-Tated Infantry in the final for the Eighth Corps championship at Langue Park. About 3,000 expected as Kelly Wells’ team clashes with Fort Sill Huskies in a duel highlighted by passing to Hollaclaw and Cradlif-Posnigk and a standout 55-yard return by Mignessi. The Fliers seek a dramatic finale after a 27-12 win and promise a fiery, all-around effort from star captain Leary Weights and backfield ace Vyszcak amid injuries and hard-hitting play.

Kells Fort Sam Henson Ant Langue Park Antonia Kelly Wield Fort Sill Oklahoma Warran Wyoming Leary Oklahore Bardrit Elan Byivsczak Kelse Mignessi Ne Pars Cronsd Hollaclaw Cradlif Posnigk Noeman Wasars Parton Towell Turmer Mivarzak Ruggle Npp Fras Gunter SteRes Andrews

Luling to Stage Charity Grid Game with Local Teams

Luling plans a charity football game on December 16 with Coach Smelley directing one side and Humble Oil and Refining favored to supply the other. Abel A. Browsing serves as assistant coach as ex-college stars, including Hed Pay, join the event to raise funds for the Jiline Charity aviation effort.

Vexas Rec Ung Fe Bere Smelley Latiog Echool Ezgirs Smhile Humble Oil and Retisine Company State of the Ask

Country Club Tennis Tournament Final

The San Antonio Touring Club hosts the final round of its youth championship event. A teenager from the club advances to the decisive match, with local spectators awaiting the outcome and prize details.

Country Club Antiye Teenng San Antonio Wan To Te

Indians Who Built Manhattans Island Not Cheated

Yesterday's Explanations review a curious claim that Peter Minuit paid 24 for Manhattan in 1626 with 7 percent interest, illustrating a mathematical progression. It cites inflated valuations, Continental Congress figures, and the German language proposal in early America, noting Muhlenberg's pivotal vote and German demography, then invites readers to correspondence on the "Believe It or Not" cartoons.

Wattan Island Peter Minuit Manhattan Asala Manhattan Island Department of Fares The Ely New York Continental Congress Mohlenberg United States Tristary Heinrich Metchicos Mullenberg

Big Leaguers Face Draft Fuss Stirring Fan Sentiment

The Texas League president J Alvin Gardner predicts an amicable settlement after a Montreal meeting on minor leagues and major league pull. Big leaguers push for a ruling from Commissioner Landis while minor leagues fear loss of prestige and financial strain as negotiations stall.

Bill Slocum Universal Service Wichita Falls Trias J. Alvin Gardner Texas League Montreal New Fork Gardner

Rex Edmonds Wrecks In South Main Street Crash

Rex Edmonds suffered severe bruises and cuts after a crash on South Main Street during a city relief charity race. He collided with a disabled car pulled aside by officials as spectators watched a dramatic scene.

Housign Rex Falreonla Deifer Stark Leen Edmonds Enn Phe

Boxing Card Promises Big Night in Oklahoma

Babe Hunt and Al Fey clash in Monday night boxing at an Oklahoma arena. The card features Okt and Dec 16 dates with an intensive training week for volume in the weight class. Kearns rests, while Tugba and Tong lead a 10 round bout lineup. The heavily promoted match highlights Hunt as the only man to beat the local favorite in the ring.

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Young Driver Dies in California Race

A youth driver, 14, died in a California speed event at the Los Angeles track. The incident occurred during a consolation race at the Lar Speedway, while another competitor, Sieg Mixeles, won the main race in a record time. Details are incomplete due to garbled text but indicate a fatal accident amid the race program and rapid times posted by Midwest entrants.

California Los Angles Dee Renny Morgan Lous Teach Rue Lar Speedway Sieg Mixeles Detroit

Girls' League Meets Wednesday in Gary Area

The Girls' League schedules a Wednesday meeting with teams already in the league including State Hospital, Kelly Field, Carn Nev Es Mex I Aparts, Joan Sc hospital, Highland Baptist, St. fed, Lithrrane, and San Antonio Shusineas. The gathering aims to organize and set fixtures for the season.

Acuna Umsok Gary City Basket Reetine Barbera Bytrtingwy Company State Heetital Kelly Field Carn Nevesmex i Aparts Joan Sc. Haepital Kata Et Geehap Highland Pass Baptist St. Fed Lithrrane Tessa Chiteprartic Erlivys San Antonio Shusineas

Brooklyn Signs Two New Voters for Spring

The first signs of spring arrive as Brooklyn reports two new voters. Details mention local contracts and community leaders Del Wieeumerte and Wallyie Weel plus civic notices in the Gitco-Geapa column of Light Clusmiled Ade.

Brooklyn del Wieeumerte Fretbawemaan Wallyie Weel Hareman Ideal Ri

Ice hockey sweep over Dallas Nets San Antonio win

In Dallas Dee 15 San Antonio Ingleses crushed Dallas Tee Rings by three goals to sweep the ice hockey series. The result tightens the national hockey race as top teams shuffle standings. Montreal Canadiens and Philadelphia remain secure near the pole positions while Detroit Chicago and New York vie for third.

Dallas Dee San Antonio Plens Seases Ee Hase Tom Dash Vighe Ulakh New York Montreal’ Canadiens Philadelphia Luakers Les Caonailiong Slo Tank Vlose Gamez Toronto Ottawa Surily Aetoake Philnileltition Montreal Alarcona Toronto Bears Steand Theymbib Blackhattks Detroit Tate Tha Blackhawk Maroons Chicago Uruins Toronto Saturdas New York Rangers Toreons Tetrait Whibumphia Saturdas Bhat Rangers Conlie John Roach

Charity Wrestling Promises Proceeds For San Antonio Relief

Fort Saar Mouse tan promoter Fullie Vext announces a charity wrestling event at the post auditorium Thursday night to raise funds for San Antonio’s poor. Proceeds go to charities with distributions, employment for some men, and hiring of women on a picket duty basis. identification will be provided for ticket sales.

San Antonio Fullie Associated At. Anthony Vogt Vogt Sail

Ponies Beat Eagles After Cubs Tussle

The Ponies defeated the Eagles in a high scoring game after a prior 4 win over Liteksood Ergira. Key plays included two passes for touchdowns, a 40 yard run by Tele Girnwl, and a late score from Hogers to Vargax. Clark added a touchdown following a long pass from Lenz to nrynx.

Liteksood Ergira Toosevelt Gubs Eagles Lenz Clark Tele Girnwl Hogers Vargax

American Spanish Leaguers Play Two Contests

The Tuesday night league doubleheader at the Woul lawn Lake gym featured the Meal beating Chapulte- Pees 42 to 35 while Amado Nervo defeated Buenroutea 24 to 22. Buenroutea led early with 10 points, and F Salaam tallied 10 in the second game.

Lhe Uefeurey Sonday Buenroutea F. Salaam

Speer and Morgan Beat Pro Opponents in Golf Match

Speer formerly of Elevaton and Jimmie Morgan amateur defeat Tom Cally and John Hredeman, professional pair, 3 and 2, in a golf match Sunday at Irachencidae perch. Lally, pro of the San Antonio County club, and Dredemas, president of the Texas Professional Golfers Association, were involved as officials.

Tack Speer Elevaton Jimmie Morgan Tom Cally John Hredeman Irachencidae Perch Lally San Antonio Dredemas Texitn Auociation Fs Hale

If He Hadn't Waked In Time Angler Tales a Blue Marlin

Miami fin dispatch recounts Walter Andrews of Atlanta, grand exalted ruler of Bikes, catching a seven fathom blue marlin after dozing on a Florida dock. His companions back the tale as the ship neared the Bahamas, the monster fish gliding through the water before Andrews single handedly reels it in.

Miami Fin Bet Walter Andrews Atlanta Biks Bahamas

Mexica Club Wins Soccer Charity Clash at Garrett Field

Mexica Club defeated Guerraa in a charity match at Garrett Field as part of the Mexican Soccer League action. De la Sena scored the tying tally late in the first half, with key saves by West Bridges Andrews and goalie appearances from Father Patrick Crebau. The game, not a league fixture, left both clubs with unblemished records in the Mexican League context.

Guerraa Sieerroun Garrett Field Praczeta Gore San Antonio de la Sena Aly Qierra Oll Duckde West Mexico Cub Charlee Gulsin Cruiterres Itenorven Mexica — Sfontalvo Neera Firtatlantes Jaime Exer Anil Gallarito Patrick Crebau

High Schools Battle Ready After Short Break

The region’s high school basketball programs resume after a disruption last Saturday. Coach Char de Kellam confirmed the new court setup at the Neackenrhige authority and said uniforms and gear will be issued Monday afternoon. Coach Harry Hamilton stated the team would begin practice again Tuesday at the M. C. A. court.

Mainaml Teackenrhdge High Acio Charde Kellam Marlon Uarry Hamilton Huffaloos The

Giants Beat Notre Dame In Polo Ground Exhibition

New York Giants defeated Knute Rockne's Notre Dame All-State 22 to 8 before about 50 000 at the Polo Grounds. The game followed Army Navy and reflected strong team play and star performances, with Michigan's record-setting quarterback appearing for the Giants. The event underscored athletic relations between the service academies and college programs amid ongoing eligibility debates.

New York Polo Ately

Few Injuries In High Game On Main Avenue Clash

Taliv Cohen and Howard Nichole of the Main Avenue football squad were among several players bruised in a hard Saturday clash with the Main-Beackenridge team. Cohen suffered a foot arch injury and an X-ray was planned to assess damage. Nichoals sprained a shoulder and also awaited X-ray results. Young, Buff backfield ace, sustained bruises, while Young took a deep cut lip but all Eagles carry on as coach Kellam reported no serious injuries and noted any hurts were treated as minor.

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SMU Cagers Meet Trinity Tigers In Waxahachie Tonight

SMU basketball heads to Waxahachie with coach Jimmy St Clair guiding the Mustangs against Trinity University Tiger five in the second wave of the season. Trinity opened its schedule with a narrow victory over the Tintons Athletic Club.

S.M.U Trinity Tiger Dallar Nec Jimmy St. Claire Bontham Amethodint University Eagres Waxahachie Iker Trinity University Tiger Hue Honien Tintons Athletic Club

Officials Meet on Basketball Rules Interpretations

S A officials discussed basketball rules as interpreted by conference officials at the Gen Antonio Tanker Ball Officials' Insoola tor meeting held Monday night in room 858 at Gun ter hotel. Members will be invited to attend future sessions and related items were noted.

S.A Insoolator Gunter Hotel Tlrarde

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