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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1931

Page

19

Pasadena Open Brings Heavy Ball Return as Cooper Victorious

In Pasadena California on December 21 Harry Cooper triumphs in the $4000 Palm tournament among 150 players, leading with 72.70 142 total. Veterans Willy Cox and Fred Morricon place high, while Leo Diegel scores but misses win. Next winter event runs January 2 to 4 in Santa Monica for the California Gold Trail tour.

Pasadena Calif Harry Cooper Sy Pee Chicago Tiger Los ‘Angeles Qhus Willy ‘Cox Brooklyn Cacapizncs Fred Morricon Culver City Califro Taiph Guldahl Walter Hagen Detroit Leo Diegel Goish Bill Tellitte Ples Angeles Cox Chis Tead Ax High Monty Txe Ak Sant Monit

Houston Lone Star All-City Football Benefit Team

A charity showcases players from Reagan Sam Houston Jeff Davis Milby San Jacinto and others in a Houston game at the Dice Institute Held. Proceeds aid a fund for needy school children with a Shrine sponsorship and public school support.

Houston Dallas Bouad Perecons Ferrell Reagen Gols Isbell Sam Houston Francia Galle Ban Jsaviato Martin Conniflioy Huoggeean Armstrong Jeff Davin Jeff Davin Mes McGulf of Blilby; Jacksen: of Reagan, Nowlin of Jett ‘S Burk Milby Hensch San 0 Red Thrarh Enda Forbes Sam, Houston Gooden Hearwn Elmer Galle Camp San Jacinto Quarterbacke Wailing Rikerd Reagan Halfbacke Vigner Bar Jacinto Jack McGuff Afilby Sarlise Jeff Davis Anbell Tea Cecil Isbell

Wesley House Five Wins Fourth In Row

Wesley House Comrades secured their fourth straight win by defeating Mexican Christian Manti tale 14 to 8 on Teague Saturday. High scorer Feros with sit tate led the priineec with 4 points. other key scorers included Weasley Finuse Ramirez 4 and To Rodriguez 8 combined, with Vasquez and Toa sin adding points as well.

Wesley House Wesley Huse Suotos Christian Mantitale Feros Sit Tate Priineec Weasley Finuse — Ramirez Gutierres Storzache Martinez Garcia Petz Tasistote— Orpelus Toasin Vasquez Lana J. Nodriguez Guarde Sole Wesley Howie Hernal Rodriguez Teetltufe Ozone

Eastern Ball Loop Ruled by Committee in League

New York Dec 21 The Eastern Baseball League will elect an executive committee rather than a president. The league which operated last season with a five member committee chose its first president yesterday and appointed a three member committee to handle all league affairs.

Ball Loop New York Onew Beatérn Baseball League Wittee Leagee

Water Cuts Steel in East Pittsburgh Labs Report

Findings detail a tiny water spray eroding hard metals in Wrestinghouse Electric and Manufacturing research labs, with a disc rotating at 20,000 revolutions per minute. Tests show steel and nickel resist longer, while copper and related compounds yield in minutes. Also notes local wartime food and defense anecdotes from Georgetown residents and a quirky public inquiry about a “Believe It or Not” exhibit.

Wrestinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company Pittsburgh Iran

Army Teams in 13-10-13 Tie

Army battles to a 13-13 tie in a tense gridiron contest as both sides exchange drives and close calls. A late running play settles the outcome, with coaches wary of turnovers, while spectators witness a hard fought game amid smoky stadium air and misty clockwork.

ARMY

Barefoot Kicker Keeps Independent Game 0 to 0

A scoreless tie marked a tense contest between the Mustangs and Tigers at Eagle Field. Key players include Cecil Mypier, Glenn Thorne for the Mustangs and Hicklin, Pawley for the Tigers, with notable contributions from Moss and Myers on defense and a rough, injury-prone sequence shaping the game.

Cecil Mypier Leng Glenn

Nationals and Mexico set for title clash in league

Nationals and Mexico advance to title game after a 2 1 win by Nationals over Monterrey on Van Jiuele field. Monterrey routed by 20 0 in the other match. Mexico failed to score in the first half and did not appear for an early tilt.

Nationals Mexico van Taele Chie Tes Biller Nationals Winnica Mala Nalinanls Bsuterrey Sunnday van Jiuele Monterrey Geriogotg Anabine Carta Vanee

Mexico Polo Team Triumphs in California Match

In Santa Monica on December 2, Mexico’s Caballeros polo team defeated the Urs 13 to 12 at Point South of the Rio Cradle, after a season where they previously lost a close game 11 to 10 to the Californians but rebounded to win the second encounter. Juan Garcia Googol led the Mexican effort with standout play.

Santa Monica Calif Polo Wevers Mexico Pointe Rilo Caballeros Old Mexico Urs Mexigann Ihr Juan Garcis Googl Vinitors

Benefit game nets three dollars for Del Rio Wildcats

A Del Rio benefit football game raised a net profit of 88 to support the Del Rio Wildcats. Star players from Brockettville and surrounding teams participated, aiding the school’s fund for equipment and event expenses.

del Rio Dee Gattelneen Mark Aqtad Srackettville We del Rio High Wildcats Eventern del Hin

Abilene to Meet Beaumont in Fort Worth Grid Final

Abilene and Beaumont high schools, both viewed as underdogs earlier, reach the Texas interscholastic grid final in Fort Worth. Beaumont relies on Royal Purple star Viviortate at fullback, while Abilene leans on quarterback Glenc Wyett and a fast attack. Tickets priced 1.60 box, 1 reserved, 0.05 children. local committees set details with Boynton refereeing.

Fort Worth Dy-Abilroe Beaumentigh Ville T. Tedlom Feldox Chris Max .Day Dexes Beaumost Abilene Greenville Inter Lions Fort Worts Boynton Hhere Hende Lee Boynton Meyer Peet Texas Ageia D. W W. Carlton A. and Atb- Tell Kame Thesdas Hobby Siow Husinera Beaumont Pon” Brone I. G Petes Ives Sundey Vivoratte Glenc Engler Beaumort Smi Corahan Hob Wilson Tigers Abiene Penetentians Purples Abilene High

New Year's Charity Grid Game Planned

A New Year's charity grid game is proposed featuring past high school stars and local players. Organizers aim to include several named athletes and coordinate a Monday meeting to finalize rosters and schedules.

Welterweights Feature At Beethoven Card

A boxing event at Beethoven arena on South Atlantic street showcases welterweights. Main bout headlines Mackay Sanchez Sullivan with three falls leading the card. Senor Gilberig Lartern’s outfit is considered by Coyle for a second bout while Mezinay Heavyweight is not to be rushed into an inferior opponent.

Weildewrihus Zeiute Mrotee Beachoven Loni Cid" Alberts Gubletic South Atamat Street Mackay-Sanchex Salivan Senor Cllberig Larrern Bein Coyle

Pepper Martin Named 1931 Sports Man of the Year

The Associated Press poll names John Leonaph Penner Martin as the top individual sports figure of 1931, with Ellsworth Vines and Francis Ouimet among close contenders. Yale, golf, boxing, and baseball figures, plus notable athletes from multiple sports, vie for the honor.

Alan Gould Alt Sew York Der John Leonaph Penner Martin de Longa Wetien Laisa Nutfigiler Associated Prens Martin Anne Thig Rae

All-American Headquarters in Frisco Event Report

Frisco hosts a national gathering featuring Dee, Kerr, and a large squad led by Overland and Pacific presenters. The event showcases 23 players from a Baal team and 44 players from the Pacific group, with Berkeley-Mt stadiums noted.

Frisco Ban Francico Dee Abserieats Andy Kerr Bees Haaser Ae Bae Berkeley - Mt

Bierman Says USC Will Win

The article quotes coach Bernie Bierman predicting a USC victory. It discusses USC’s prospects, player speed, and the teams involved, with Bierman asserting confidence in his assessment and mentioning line strength and backfield depth.

Bierman USC

Aggies and Tulane Play-In in New Orleans

Ton Lerke A M absolutely will be played loans next. Dr Wilbur 3 Smith, director of athletics at The Tune, stated Sunday afternoon when the Greenie football squad stopped here en route to Pasadena for the New Year game with Southern California. There's a hushing talk about holding the game in Beatmont. The game was scheduled two years ago for New Orleans.

Mustangs Pancrationn Abe Cozard Dorinion Hoosevelt ‘Tigers Neadtork Eagle Field Murtang Holton Tiger Murtangs Bernie Bierman Hin Southern ‘College Ater Minneity Falmly Greenies U.sc Sivas California Billy Ton Lerke Cushing Beatmont New Orleana

Breckenridge St Anthony’s Players Star in Key High School Bout

Quintely of Breckenridge High faced St Anthony’s in a hard fought basketball game delayed by weather. Father Edwards of St Anthony’s praised the star forward for strong drives and crucial baskets late in the fourth period at Druckenridge before class.

Quintely Breckenridge High St .Anthony's

Knights of Columbus Clash in Commercial Cage League

In the Commercial Cage League the Knights of Columbus face the Brinkeyes in a divisive contest as the league opener with Texas teams and University of Texas rivals highlighted. The Hawks meet the Texas Longhorns at Woollawn Lake Gym with pivotal matchups on Wednesday night.

X- MN Knights of Columbus Brinkeyes National Tank of Commerce i Itaries St St .O Texas Gui Fort. Sam University Texas Longhorns Ty Woollawn Lake -Gym Commercial City League News Syods

Reorganization set for January in Southeastern League

MuseGuenny Ala December report on a new Southeastern League reorganization to start January 18 with five Southern cities showing interest and invitations sent to four more. Representatives met with league officials and crews, naming Selma Columbus Pensacola Anniston Mobile Meridian Macon among invited cities.

MuseGuenny Ala Llanaey Citics Cheireen Old Jopp Renreseniialy Inelude Selma Alabama Columbus Georg Pensacola Florida

Brady High Prepares for New Basketball Season

Brady Texas December. With two feller men from last year's stray squad returning and a group of new recruits training, Trady High School aims for an annual successful basketball season. Realilen Mon Terry captains alongside Will Gay Ken neds Taxi renr federmen. Coach J Yowell develops Wobile Girne f Langford. Graham and Alne for treet sil ions.

Brady Jill Strong Brady Texas Trady High School Realilen Mon Terry Will Gay Taxi Renr Federmen J. Yowell Wobile Girne F Langford Graham Alne Sil

Fragmentary 1942 college sports notes and records

The readable items reference a 1942 football era with Drake, University of Hawaii, and California teams, plus a world record claim and various scores. Details are fragmented with unclear names and dates, but indicate competitive results and notable performances from Salt Lake City to Dartmouth and beyond.

Notre Loule Stara Philadelphia Drake Salt Dake Alt-Engep Juenner Claiins Anesies Lewis Wine Hanblul Salt Lake Alt ‘Ensen Dartmouth Ureightni Brighera Tawng John's Cer Stark

Seguin Scots Triumph Over San Antonio De Molay 43

Seguin High School defeated San Antonio De Molay 43 to 5 in a rout on their home floor. The Scots controlled the game with balanced scoring from players including R. Je and Kunkel while De Molays struggled in offense and defense.

SAN: ANTONIO DE /MOLAY Seguin Hane Antonio de 'Molasys Ian Gama Leo Ingston Subela Schraih Wanlsi Schcleires M. Hehensh Pnt Kunkel Mines de Molays Nickerson Phere! Seghin—Uolfman

Western movie star added to rodeo list

Howard Chaniler a western film star is added to the roster of performers for We Ty Mile ler's rodeo near Fooster Park South San Antonio. Rain postponed the event last weekend. new shows set for next Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

Howard Chaniler Hina Len Fooster Park San Antonio

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