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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1930

Page

4

Alabama Football Drill Set For Pasadena Visit Saturday

L A sees Alabama football unit, undefeated South champions, slated for a Saturday two hour workout in San Antonio en route to Pasadena. The Alabama squad, led by coach Wallace Wade, arrives Friday night from New Orleans and will depart Sunday, with notes from Associated Press praising talent including Clensenir, Bodfer, and Singfox as top players on All American rosters.

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Cougars Headed to Pasadena For New Year showdown

Washington State Cougars express defiance as they prepare to face Alabama in the Rose Bowl. Coach Molling backs his underdog stance amid regional hype, insisting the team can prove Washington State belongs among the Northwest’s top programs in a challenging bowl bid.

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Junction High Beats Kerrville Antlers In Close Postseason

Junction High shut out Kerrville with a 26 to 4 victory in a district 12 clash. Exonard Duster and Johnson led scoring with a late touchdown. First downs favored Junction nine to seven as Kerrville struggled after five weeks without a game.

Kerrville Texas Clis St Junction Exonard Duster Johnson Jeter Witty Bernille Gs Brown Ford Keerville

Be Back Says Coach Knute Rockne

Knute Rockne declares he will be back and coach Notre Dame as Michigan town reports he plans to resume duties after recovery. The Mayo Brothers Hospital in Manchester Minn confirms his statement while observers note the team’s four game schedule and spring return plans.

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Explanations of Held High Land and Religious Fanaticism

The passage describes a case from 1825 involving a religious sect led by Laketic who kept his flat closed while his followers grew in number. It notes the Gadhua as seen by co-religionists and hints at a historical inquiry into fanaticism. A request to Sr. Ripley invites replies to questions about a Belief It or Not earning.

Merlerlus Lakecetic Reriarea JE Jacon Welte Sr. Ripley

Fight Results from AP Boxing Card Across Cities

Associated Press reports a boxing results roundup with multiple bouts. Notable outcomes include Bucky Lawlers losing by knockout to Jackie Bidds in Detroit, Johnny Datto knocking out Johnny Posky in Cleveland, and George Godfrey drawing with Bearcat Wright in Atlanta. Other entries include Vittorio Livan and Aa tel Cleitle drawing in Porto Rico and a title bout in San Francisco where Earl Martro defeated a Chicago featherweight challenger.

Associated Press New York Ernie Schaaf Heston Mra Baer California Hoblin Jor Ganorle Binghamton N. Y Drew Vittorio Livan Susly Aatel Cleitle Porto Tico Detroit Jackie Bidds Bow Analxeles Bucky Lawlers Siftence N. X Johbny Datto Cleveland Johnny Posky Windsor Ontario Chicago Charjin Hetzleff Do Jub Minn Anton Blain Spain Gary Lench Gary Ted Ross Paul Pantaleo George Neron Greece Deem Loronto Midget Wolgast Philadelpia Williearies Fa—Tormr Paul Tvitals Bridget Mike O'Dowd Columbus Ohio Atlanta George Godfrey Leiversulle Bearcat Wright Omaha San Francisco Earl Martro Awift Ponchinng Los Domingo Mexico City George Courtney Rat

Baby Stuff in New York May Dethrone Schmeling

New York reports a potential heavyweight title shake up as Joe Seboebe might be dethroned by Schmeling under a five year plan, with the New York State Athletic Commission weighing whether Schmeling should defend against Max Schmeling and possible challengers. The commission and Jacoby remain noncommittal amid suspension disputes and managerial claims affecting the title recognition.

New York Schmeling Jioe Secobe May Schmeling New York State Athletic Commision Hacer & Tale Roag Cout Fler Maxie Bebmeling Germany Jack Mharker Maxie Veld Commission Jacoby Cerna Ceramincian Jacobs Seger Arthur — Suelan Sacobs Eantraet Sebmeling Ecstajesson New York State

Argentine ponies arrive for invasion including team to train

34 Argentine ponies arrived in Los Angeles in good condition after a stormy voyage. They will be conditioned at Midwick Country Club with others slated to join after the new year. Juan Reynal is the only member from last winter’s campaign slated to return as organizers plan to field another handicap entry. The Galloping Gauchos will feature Hernards Dugam Mega Car Aonbe, Roberto Lambert, Ian Kear ney and Feynal-

Los Angeles Argentina Midwick Bet Ders California Juan Reynal Juan Reynal, Will He Back, Although the Invedtera Gauchos Hernards Dugam Mega Car Aonbe Roberto Lambert Ian Kearney Feynal

Nebraska Leaguers Send Up 15 Players in Transfers

Lincoln reports reveal 15 players from seven Nebraska League clubs moving to higher levels. Oklahoma City, Toledo, Kaneat Cz, Teektonville, and Des Moines receive pitchers, infielders, and outfielders. Another note lists six Brooklyn Habinn signees and partial rosters for recruits and veterans.

Nebraska Lincoln Neb V— i. Kk Beltzec Logan Fairbury Helierber York Schalk Toledo Eisner McUouk Cameron McCook Purter Kaneat Santilippo Fair Donnese Giest Sporty Dea Moines Kecevich Mee Conk Auttieli

Eastern and Western stars prepare for charity game

Twenty two eastern football players report for the annual East-West charity game with practice underway. Notre Dame All stars for the Pacific Coast clash in Los Angeles on December 27 include Carideo Oprien Mullins Nowasd Koasis Donoghue Debert Yodiah Wait.

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Taberski Takes Third in Cue Event Playoff

Dec. 20 Frank Tahormki Sekencetadys a Gifted Onefela Gauri of New York 125 to 103 in their playoff match. Farh won four games and Tet there in the regular tournament. Taberski earned third place in the cue tournament despite unclear results and fragmented text.

Frank Tahormki Sekencetadys Onefela Gauri New York Billiaide Cham Farh Tauri Iit Taberski

Giants Enlarge Park Capacity at New York Stadium

Extensive alterations at the Polo Grounds will raise the New York Giants home capacity by about 160000. the press box moves from the lower deck to the upper deck with new juries for writers and photographers.

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Basketball Scores and Miscellany From Early Summary Page

OCR reading shows scattered basketball scores with team names and numbers, including Oklahoma 28 over Texas ZT 0 and 25 by Kiemoos, plus references to Pittehuegh, Kansas State, Nebraska, and Notre Dame. The text also hints at classified ad tallies and ad column notes in the Light Classified Ads section.

Oklahoma Texas Kiemoos Kanaen State Trachera Arkansae U Pittehuegh Nebraska Tawa State Biepon Denton Trachera Te Ury Lowton Aig Henan High Boeing Notre Dsir Pemmdvania Airmine Watlington St. Toad

Fox Wins Bout From Bull on Foul at Wrestling Show

In a Smiah Halmonds wrestling exhibition, Fox the Dallas fireman defeated Montana the “double Ugly One” by foul in round five. Guthrie beat Kanthe of Detroit in the main event, a rough card with miscues and crowd chaos throughout the night.

HY Burke Crelone Fox Dallas Fireman Montana Hollywood Smiah Halmonds Beethoven Rail Elmer Guthrie Salt Lake City Dick Kanthe Detroit Kanihe Swith Marin Atara Monlucus Dox Maria Montano Dattin Hin Sinntann Red Jaindsey Streatlink Guthrie Kanthe Brackenville Park Kanth Reffren Cael Geyer Tony Bernardi Woo Dhe Ltnban Ely Teddy Atull Ccrley Mateh Poulix Relerael al Scott Waters Tose Vanlis Poulla Weighted I Red Linsey Shreveport Dick Darling Kanan Darling Boott Lindsey Ntl Inns Red

Giants Pro Star Game Funds Aid Unemployment Relief

The New York benefit game between the Giants and Koote Macknew raised funds for Mayor Walker's unemployment relief committee. About $113,158 was contributed, with a small portion directed to other causes as speakers praised the event's charity. The outcome highlighted continued support for relief efforts amid tough economic times.

New York New York Giants Anl Koote Macknew Tee Dame Allumra Walker Giants

Six News Rivals for Army Team Schedule Revealed

WEST POINT Dec 20 The 1981 football schedule shows six new opponents Knox Ohio Northern Michigan State Colorado College South State and Tilbury to visit West Point The Cadets will face Yale Notre Dame Pitt and others in New York and Pittsburg games Also Navy plans ten games including Maryland Princeton Notre Dame and Southern Methodist at Annapolis

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Corsicana and Breckenridge Rival In 2020 High School Clash

Corsicana Tigers and Breckenridge Buckaroos, champions of THatrieh and 4, met in a high school football game watched by about 2000 fans. The contest featured a spectacular passing attack with Corsicana’s 17 completions for 240 yards and Breckenridge advancing 172 yards, but Magneas led a late charge for Breckenridge to tie the game before a final field goal.

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Oklahoma Edges Texas by One Point in Sudden Finish

Oklahoma topped Texas 28 to 27 in a two game series opener at Austin. Deck scored three decisive shots for Oklahoma while Anderson led the Sooners with 10 points. Texas was paced by Taylor as their high man, with only a late surge by Oklahoma sealing the win.

Oklahoma TEXAS Austin University of Oklahoma University of Texan Rapera Deck Anderson Deckan T. Taylor

Baer Beaten But Gets Cheers In New York Debut

In Madison Square Garden San Francisco heavyweight Baer faced Boston’s Ernie Schant in a tough six to nine round decision. Baer pressed the pace with a straight left and rights but Schant boxed well and the crowd booed the verdict as Baer’s aggression spilled into rounds seven to nine where he couldn’t seal the win. Ten thousand spectators watched as Baer weighed 204 pounds and the bout added to his early pro tally despite the loss.

New York VPI Max Faer San Francisco Ernie Schant Boston Madison Square Iust Mogt Nublie Revlaten Baer Awlorlit Mamagiog Riabia Hal Phen Barr Army Elven Lin Nchnaf Ggenmel Bia Venpert Harr Achanf Tommy Loughryn Tohony Wisko Geant

Women Golfers Miss Holiday Week Play In San Antonio

The San Antonio Women’s Golf Association will skip the weekly handicap tournament during Christmas holidays. Matches resume in January at Willow Springs. H. W. Tenham posted 75, Mrs. Germaine led with 80, and Mrs. F. C. Ward tallied 83 as top scores. M/s W. G. Jobrain and Treka White tied for second with 89, while Mrs. L. C. Chapman had 109.

San Antonio Women's Golf Association San Antonio Country Club Willow Springs Links H.W. Tenham Connerup Mra. F. C. Mra W. C. Jobrainn Trek White Mire L C. Chapman

Famous trapshooter dies, ranking fifth in US

The noted trapshooter Roy F. Wisdale of Butte CA, famed as a national small bore rifle champion and secretary of Tutte Qua clob, died yesterday. Amid boxing match negotiations in Buenca Airey, March 7 1031, officials of the National Boring naxo announced plans for a bout between Tony Canzoneri and Santa Suarez with a $40,000 guarantee contemplated.

Butte Lee Roy F .Wisdale Ith Rooking Auteur United States Tutte Qua Clob Cazonere Suakhzz Tony C Anzoneri Santa Suarez Buenca Airey Atartei Naxo‘iation Toda Canzoneri Manne

Record High Averages In Grid Sports This Season

New York Vec 20-1 reports a college football team set scoring records across 162 games this season averaging 11.9 points per game and 130 total per season. The run back rule changes and 1920s context are noted as contributing factors to higher offense and fumble rates.

New York Jonely Towne Ceasom Shenae Sezoridas Bya Avenge

Lighter Pellet Gets Wood's Approval at Brookside

Craig Wood led the first round at Brookside par 71 with a one under 71 while using a lighter pellet new ball. He finished among the leaders as several contenders posted sub par scores. most players could not complete before darkness halted play.

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Charity Gets High Game Receipts

The Associated Charities reports record takings from a charity event led by Principal Enos Gary of Brackenridge and Principal T. Guy Rogers of Main Avenue. The drive drew notable local figures and increased community support, reflecting strong engagement from residents and organizations.

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