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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1931

Page

5

Canzoneri Voted Best Man in Ring

Boxing writeups list Canzoneri as best man in the ring with four writers voting ahead of Walker and Melanmin. Other placers include Jeunee third, Melarnit fourth, and Schmeling Wolgash and Larrivee each tied with four points as voters’ consensus notes.

Canzoneri Ring Wales Walker Taladieweight Hany Melamnin Aebusers Chris Jeunee Max Schmeling Aldec Wolgash Lea Larrivee

Army Clash On Gridiron In Rain Delays Title Duel

Persistent rainfall threatens the Eighth Corps championship gridiron showdown between Kelly Field and the Twenty-Third Infantry at Longue Park. Kickoff is set for 2:40 PM with rain contingency plans to move the game to December 24 if needed. Both teams hope for better conditions to display full playmaking abilities.

Seeraintry Tom Caaner Seco Kelly Field Kelly Longue Park

Fight Results From A chaotic boxing card in multiple cities

A scrambled report lists numerous fights and outcomes across Chicago Vancouver New York Newark Detroit Cleveland Milwaukee and other locales. Names such as Tore Levinaky Devlin Miller Johnson and Freeman appear amidered results with knockouts pins and decisions without clear bout pairings or dates.

King Levinaky Toroms Laughton Chick Devlin Vancouver Renny Miller Etantey Poreda Jernex Cbi Aloceed Trang Fehosrath Pal Giten New York Konoed Srey Wagvale Chicago SickKeesport Abin Rald Newark Dulpalnt Ea Harey Futter Fuftala Bon Dinn Tale Littminm Milwaukee Clevelant Faule Sina Clewand Johnny Chiecks Detroit

Cimarron sequel scrapped new project chosen

Hollywood gossip item reports that Selznick rejects a Cimarron sequel and a new scenario replaces it. The piece notes plans shift to a modern story about New York financiers, with March of a Nation slated as the first project under new arrangements. Cast changes and industry moves fill the long column.

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Former Texas Stars Lead Open Golf

In the opening round of the $4000 Open Championship at Pendena the field includes Galdeahl, a Dallas native now from Detroit, who carded 35.34 at the end of the first 15 holes. The strong field features past national champions attempting to keep pace with frontrunners, while locals and several top pros posted solid scores as the tournament unfolds.

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Southern Conference Forms New Commission to Guide Athletics

The Southern Conference concluded a lengthy session early today by hiring a full time commissioner to supervise athletics at member schools and oversee the arts of athletes. Delegates approved measures to curb recruiting from secondary schools and subsidized play, aligning with calls for higher expenses and reform within the conference. A proposal to limit the conference schedule to eight games failed, while extending future football game restrictions remained unsettled.

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Bowling Demolays Face Seguin in Bemula Showdown

The Drotalny engers travel to Bemula to take on the Accuin quintet Saturday at 8 o'clock. The clash is billed as a town clip with Bemula as the stage for Demolays vs Seguin style action.

Seguin Drotalny Engers Accuin Bemula

McGraw Details Threats Over Giants Plot and Payments

New York Giants manager J J McGraw testified in supreme court about threats by former official Mevale tied to the Polo Grounds deal and Giants ownership. He described quarrels over control and payments, including $51,500 related to the 1923 Dempsey Finney era, and noted past withdrawals and stock interests tied to McQuade and Metiuaile amid hotel confrontations and key losses.

Jobo J. McGraw New York Gianta Bosch Orchestral Supreme Court Amgistrata Wrancig X Mefvale Charles Aent McQuade Iiv Stomlines Dustion McCourk Meviuate McGray Stomlom National Exhibition Company Giants AleGras O Stonchows Polo Grounds McGroy Mcfusde Jacobson MeGraw BfeGraw Exing Minnager Accus

Four Light-Heavyweights Win Early Boxing Showdowns

In Chicago at the Stadium, four young light heavyweights scored quick victories. Larry Jobar, Lou Scozz, Roscoe Mune, and Bob Olin defeated opening opponents, while Johnson stopped Rosales in two rounds after a foul. The card featured multiple rapid finishes, drawing a large crowd despite mixed reactions.

Coscagl National Traxing Association Maxie Rosenbloom Asight Larry Jobarson Chicago Chicago Stadium Johnson Rosales Scozza Rusa Towney Huntington Hich Sir Arthur McKeesport Olin Cehter Tait Litton Milwaukee Inél Littman Zozo Pirningham Lay Autuid Prince Pettit Ferrarer Len Megro Alice Fale Newark N. J Nulfale Tost Tniora

Main's Quint to Play Alice Main's Quint to Play

Allee Nigh among four schools Hamilton negotiates with for Christina lobilay games as the plan for a Rio Grande Valles basketball tour circulates. Bulls thump Vave high led by Royal and Smith with 22 points each.

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Legion Rodeo Planned for Weekend at Booster Park

The American Legion Woodrow Wilson post in South San Antonio sponsors a Saturday and Sunday rodeo at Booster Park starting at 2 PM with a 1 PM charity concert. Proceeds benefit the focal unemployed and a large slate of expert performers is promised.

Miller Teoalay Booster Park South San Antonio Focal Unemployed Woodrow Wilson_post of the American Legion

Jones Denies LSU Soot Ball Contract Signing

New Orleans report states that athletic manager Jones of West Point denied a contract to raise the Louisiana State University football team. Broussard, Louisiana faculty chairman, said no agreement had been signed.

San Antonio Open golf event hinges on Marlow reply

Enthusiasts and charity workers await word from Robert E L Marlow, head of the Professional Golfers Association, on securing top pros for the Texas Open in San Antonio January 22. Raymont Cobb, tournament manager, says Marlow's response could determine if six premier players join the event.

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St Mary's Phone Company Rate tops night cap clinching title

In a Commercial Cageleague nightcap at the gym, St Mary's former standout led his team to victory posting 41 points as the Bell Telephones quintet fell 88 to 86. Teammate Haberer and Phoner forward Pat Vaterey also contributed, while Kramer and Hoss led Port Sam's scoring in a 26 to 14 win. The St. Mary's game decided in the final 20 seconds amid a frantic finish.

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Yellowjackets Play Banker Basketeers at St Anthony’s Gym

The St Anthon’s College Yellowjackets clash with the Fort Law Bankers in a Saturday night game at St Anthony’s Gym. A second men’s game is scheduled Monday night at six o’clock in the same venue under Father Edward J Burns.

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N G A A DATES SET FOR CHICAGO MEET AT STAGE FI C H I

The National Collegiate Athletic Association track and field meet is scheduled for June 0 and 1 at the University of Chicago Stage field. A. Stuce, meet director, announced preliminary dates and automatic qualification for the Olympic trials at stage.

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