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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1931

Page

8

Steers top Hawks in hard fought league clash

The University of Terme Long are set to collide with Texas Chiropractic College Hawks in a hard fought Southwest conference basketball game at Woodlawn Lake Gym. Wilson Eddins led the Steers with 10 points as they built a double digit lead in the second half, while Ed Olle added five baskets and Sam Houston’s Risinger subbed in for 19 points in a later stretch. The Chiropractors, led by tall center Wetson, rallied in the second half but fell short 37 to 31. The win secures the Steers a spot as the league’s top team entering the season’s final stretch, with guarantees of $190 for standings.

University of Terme Rarny Tesas Chiropractic College Hawks Slate Wmntene Ensm- Pious Woodlawn Lake Gym Wilson Boll Eddins Chiros Winnie Vargin Tultis Wsborn Chira Tranks Tra Hind Gates Romeo Sam Houston Hawkers Tesas University Qgbiros Risinger Wawka Bevera Ross B. Kramer Kton AtcCoy Christy Mo Satley O'Toole Sam Seatton Tosy Walls Arcin Larris

Dempsey Talks Fight Plans and Life on the Road

The article recalls Jack Dempsey speaking about possible opponents like Schmeling, noting his business mindset and touring lifestyle. He predicts California or Minch as a return site and reflects on past fights with Krarne and Stribling Sharkey, while discussing Kenran and Dr. Kearns. Dempsey explores timing for a Schineling bout and comments on readiness for June or September.

Sharper National Amateur Cue King Brings Denver Champ

Robert A. Marner of Denver wins the third and final Mock match in a national three-cusion amateur cue king contest. He racks up another win in a hard fought event, showcasing steady play and precise breaks.

Francisco Robert A. Marner Denver Tarper Mpage

Meehan Returns to Coaching for Fun at Manhattan College

Meehan, former New York University coach, accepts a modestly paid post at Manhattan College as athletic director and coach. He says coaching will be a hobby, aims for entertaining football, but will still pursue wins. He departed NYU amid de-emphasis turmoil after seven years, succeeding John Tin at Meachan.

New York John Chick Meehin New York Univercity Dama Age Tadey Thas Manhattan College Eehan Enid Hoya Wis. C Mechan Ang Goubs Reenya Slochon

Rockne Death Named Biggest Sport News Story of 1931

A national poll of sports editors names Knute Rockne's death the top story of the year, noting its first page impact and global reach. Other top choices include Billie Burke's seventh Open golf title, Southern California’s victory over Notre Dame, and the World Series, with several other notable sports events rounding out the ballot.

Rockne Rocknege Bittleet Burke Hr Choice Soren Dilje Burke George van Ellin Toledo Southern California Notre Dame Czht Cleveland Knute Lockne Billiedburke Eletory Pepper Martin Dick Sheridan Army Malcolm Campbell Bir Thomas Lipton Wack Wilson Ghicego Cubs Schmile Indianepolia Lou Behneider Kentucky Herby Pitchiox Elallaban Valurien Jim Mierpevo Tennaylennin Bobby Jones

Wheeler Hunts Deer With Arrow in Lone-Tongue Report

Elbert Wheeler, a Welldsyover archer who divides time between San Antonio and Strachen, reportedly killed a deer with a homemade broadhead arrow at twenty yards. The shot entered the flank, piercing the body, and Wheeler claims the deer fell instantly.

Elbert Wheeler San Antonio Strachen Wheeler

Stir at Columbia Football Controversy Deepens

New York reports detail ongoing Columbia football saga after the World Program printed a follow-up investigation. The probe found scholarships for players and housing aid from the University Athletic Association, plus a star who played for a professional baseball team without direct pay.

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Beard Taboo Drama In Cage Game Mixup

Beard polling taboo sparks dispute as House of David Anaket faces Tailor Trunks girls in a Friday cage clash. Managers agreed on a rule after a recent complaint about opponents taunting the players with facial decor. Sixteen Stall Pup football standouts honored in roster. coach Ike Emery leads the Junior High squad in a separate interdistrict scrimmage.

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College basketball scores and player tallies flash across card

College teams VV and Montana State clash as Tessa Chiron nets 21 and Witt delivers 25 in a busy slate. Carnegie Tech crushes Yale New York U 42 to 28 while Columbia falls 27 to TC 11. Central Teachers hold 6kin. against A. Reaver Th. UCLA stars pace 31 in Los Angeles and Utah moves with a four point edge. Arkansas City drops 36 as Siare posts 25.

Tessa Chiron Witt Kannanie Dakdta State Montana State Carnegie Tech Yale New York U Columbia Oh Fant Central C. Ctah A. Reaver Agl Angeles A Ulah Aguies O

Sharkey bets he can knock out Dempsey in wager

Teck Sharkey, American heavyweight champion, challenged Jack Dempsey to a $50,000 bout promising a knockout or quit inside the ring. Dempsey, in Salt Lake City for the holidays, replied he’s willing to fight but wants favorable terms and money on the line, while noting he needs cash.

Boston Teck Sharkey Xont & Lolegeam Jack Dempsey Woger Snake Dix Salt Lake City Und Sharkey Coltons Elihec Agren Jack Dempsey Farmer Salt Lake Sonta Claus Lodur Tong Tack Sharkey Sharkes Mme Dempsey Sharkey Rexord Sharkey Axon Bie Mira Ceeffin

Muldoon Jill Captures First Time Victory

William Muldoon Jill, a 24 year old from New York, known for his strong bowling and role with the New York athletic commission, rests in a local hospital awaiting Christmas. Dr Joseph McCarty declines to disclose Mattoon’s preliminary condition. Mattoon, a long celebrated grappler, contemplates his unknown future in wrestling.

Billidoon Boaivg New York State Athletic Commission Joseph McCarty Mattoon GeaecoFtomou

Top Flight Entered in 1992 Dwyer Stakes Nominations

The 1992 Dwyer Stakes nominations disclose 67 entries with notable contenders including Whitney's Low Flight and this year’s unbeaten fivevile charmion. Other prominent nominees include Borsos teams Tiek On War wleme and Burgeo King.

Whitney Charmion Borsos Tiek On War Wleme Burgeo King

Clerks Save Life of Boy Golfer in Spokane

Spokane December 194- A boy golfer named Tustin, age unknown, was kept alive by a serum after pneumonia infection nearly claimed him. Postmaster Robinson and Seattle clerks acted fast, delaying Christmas packages to obtain serum, risking mail volume to save his life. An hour later a fresh supply arrived, and doctors praised the clerks for their quick action in a hectic holiday period.

Spokane Seattle Walter Af. Hubbell Robinson Hen de Ls

Navy Dill's California Eleven Arrives In Atlanta For Georgia Game

Navy Dill and 36 California players landed in Atlanta to prep for Saturday's clash with Georgia Tech. Trinity Gill and Nak Schuldach led the line as the squad, fatigued from travel via Tucson and New Orleans, held a practice in a Tulane gym. The Yellowjackets will be outweighted by 25 pounds per man but rely on a potent attack with Conchea Alexander and Buddy Radu.

Atlanta Navy Orleans Trinity Conchea Alexander Buddhy Radu Besme

Range hunting dogs tree em in threes

Fuzzy OCR fragment notes hunting dogs allegedly treeing three possums per tree with three dogs pursuing up to three trees, as claimed by resident Porgconn near the area. The text is garbled but suggests a record or notable event observed in hunting behavior.

Lexa Gua Fargmann Dora Bearnt Porg— Conn Anr Mr. Ripley

USC Odds Shrink After Workout Before Rose Bowl

Los Angeles December 24 Odds favoring the University of Southern California against Tulane at Pasadena were seen to shrink after pregame workouts at Tournament Park. Tulane's strength was noted, with observers citing the trio of Vercon Innes Don Zin-Wiemad and Jerry Deleympie as potential threats, while USC worry over player illnesses persisted as coaches planned secret drills.

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Lally First Pro On List At Terog OyEN Golf Championship

Lally tops the list for the Terog Oyen golf championship as Torog Oyen golf event heats Brackenridge Park January 21, 92, with debutants expected. Manager Cobb notes West Coast lanka outreach and the Hale Cob remark. Steve Stevenson and Flosh Kager return to run scoreboard and statistics for the tournament.

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Grapefruit Grid Battle Cancelled In Rio Grande Valley

Dec 24 M’ adlen Texas announces no annual New Year bowl game this season. The Golden Grapefruit event, planned as a showdown between an All-Vesley Class II squad and a strong contender from a local school, is dropped after the Valley Cheese association learned no likely opponent would be available for the date.

Texza Rio Grande Valley Valley Conehee Offleisler Association Tammy Lin Harlingco Acrop

LABARBA LEADS PUGS ON MEXICAN INVASION

In a Wednesday night card Labarra leads pugilists toward a Mexican invasion showing against Merleo City while other bouts edge toward titles. Contenders include Tamay Sterman and Dobby Vacho in featherweight and welter splits with Barba poised for Morice crown and Young Ariamonde looming as possible opponent.

Labarba PUGS Tie Soutien Fidel la Harda Dobby Vacho Tammy Sterman Merleo City Ghana Tia Hapba San Angeles Pacha Yurw Aziz Hermanrom Chicspa

Mat Results Highlight World Title Contests and Falls

The meet features Lonin Uning the Japanese knee lock and Lanites earning a world champion pin on Gin Garibeldi. O'Shocker and Lonle split wins in a taxing series, with Kayser narrowly outlasting Heatt in a featherweight bout. Thompson and O'Dill claim falls in time segments as Thorson weighs 206 pounds in a chaotic card.

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Christmas Sport and Holiday News Reflections

A reader letter from the sports editor laments the Christmas holiday’s effect on sports and notes a public interest in fish and game preservation. It discusses Christmas trees, needle fall hazards, and sugar water methods to keep evergreens hydrated, with cautions against accidents and messy decor.

Ts Je Publicit Ieae Walton Teague Apottamen Keeyone Christioge Bros O 'Ugar Walez

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