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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1931

Page

9

Mackey Triumphs In Clean Wrestling Bout

Mackey won a 140 pound match in clean fashion at Leethoven gym Wednesday night. He took the first fall in 22 minutes with a Boston leg walk, the second in 20 minutes with a Flying headlock, and finished the third with a body pin after Salinas failed a headlock attempt. The undercard featured fast bouts including Christy defeating Curtis, and Franks earning a 20 minute win with a pure hold. Referee Bill Harrison controlled a vigorous card as Rough Mouse Nudd substituted for an absent fighter.

Jack Cameron Iatedr Cyne Mackos Colutabon Obpo Maton Santos Salines Biabes Avie Leethoven Fang Mackey Denver Cote Jack Curtis Son Animio Curtis Christy Mul Wag An Ean Getin Aleplana Agin Solmute Roesty Braske Houston Warrison Franks Mudd Branks Trudeaux Kid Dargess San Randers Harrison Eddie

Rodeo Night Brews Charity Event at Monster Park

Day by day the entry list grows for a charity radio rodeo at Monster Park with 25 performers set to appear. Proceeds benefit Antonio’s unemployed relief as a concert follows at 1 o’clock and events begin at 2 with broncho bustin and rodeo bouts. Notables signed include Wriio ENott Fock Hoey Howard Chandler Doc Saunders and many others.

Ley W. T Zick Biller Monster Park Sen “Antonio Sanilay Sou Wriio Enott Fock Hoey Howard Chandler Doc” Saunders Fliamen J. Saunders Jil Maundera Doe Saunders Stejen Saunders Ed Dobie Chief Corrella Opal Orn Words Grayson Jbbatk Tenn Bede Day McChrngtian Hentress Laidley Réd Laidley Cheater Bell Ralph Hastey Archite Echthhardt Jane Perking Douglas Fo Forth Anthony Hoffman Frank Wala Curis Tettit

Hoppe Wins Double Cue Test Over Cochran in New York

Hoppe defeats Welker Cochran again in balkline and three cushion events at Belford. In balkline Hoppe takes third block 230 to 231 with a 339 high run for Cochran 52. The three cushion test ends 26 to 14 in 17 innings. Cochran had a high run of 7 to Hoppe 4. Totals show Hoppe 608 Cochran 45.

Hoppe New York Cochran Atler Heee Doppe Ted Bes Toppe Fin Adedei Monpe Cothean

Oklahoma quintet loses to TCU Frogs at home

Oklahoma Teachers College suffered a 21 to 11 loss to Texas Christian University on their home court. Dyer Monier led with nine points while Webb the Tigers captain scored ten. Brannon distinguished the Frogs with strong defense and overall finish.

Oklahoma TCU Ada Okla U. Horned Frogs Dyer

Iowa narrows search for coach to six men

Dec 24 Iowa towns seek new football coach to replace Hirt Tapwersen. About 25 applications remain under review as director of athletics says he hopes to name a coach by February 1 and interview six leading candidates in New York City. Oklahoma girls win.

Cily Tay

Forms Junior Team Seeks Cager For Government Liberator

An underage basketball tryout is advertised by St Patrick's coach L Garrison inviting junior players to contact on Ballin Street for participation in a team named Government Liberator. Independent sponsors unnamed.

Oy L. Garrison St. Patrick’s Enm Dunketpall Erasire Government Liberator Alould Bim Tman Street Imakeleih Teall

Rentner Shows Futility of Figures in Football

Frank G. Menke analyzes Fraino Tug Rentner Northwestern halfback's season. Rentner scored seven touchdowns totaling 42 points and gained 723 yards from scrimmage with 181 carries. He also returned kickoffs for 95 yards, intercepted once for 40 yards, and caught three passes for 34 yards. Despite modest scoring, Rentner's all around play supports his All America candidacy.

Frank G. Menke Fraio Rentner Northwestern Reniner Relner East Trentnier Janinga Borin BO Rownds Wieght Aittes Pug Gyr Aeztal Ilipa Enda Ell Simu Corgright King Feature Synd., Inc

Parish League Winners Hold Narrow WIn In Doubleheader

In a Camp Narmogle court Wednesday night Voriah Basketball League action saw St Philip s and Our Lady of Sor rows triumph. St Philip s beat Perpetual Telp 25 to um. Chna vex led scoring for the victors while Ted Starlines top scored for the losers. Our Lady of Sor rows edged San Jernn 30 to 25 with Harly Da valos scoring seven and DeLeon adding ten for San Permode. Referee George O’Brien and officials Sweeney worked the games.

Phillip'’s Our Lady of Sorrows Camp Narmogle St. Philip's Reore Perpetual Telp San Jernn Harly Davalos Sorrows DeLeon San Permode Referre George O'Brien Cortr Sweeney

Dallas All-Stars Set For Ft Worth Christmas Game

Dallas stars, led by Carter, meet a Ft Worth picked all-star team on Christmas Day under coach Wally Davis. Davis says the team with the best passing attack should win as Gore, Harkes, Cook, and Enuascil form the star backfield for Oak Cluft Lenparila’s championship runners.

Dallas Tallag Jake Gore Yeat Harkes Tom Cook Jamey Enuascil Gore Che al

Lockhart High Awards 4L Sweaters to Linn Football Team

Seventeen Linn football players receive 4L sweaters and 26 earn aid jerseys at a Dec 24 ceremony in Terns. William Bellamy named captain for 1932. Recipients include Maurice Kelly Paxcl Sartin Alvin Scheer Louis Uellman Walter Driskill William Vann Gailey Uellman William Westmoreland and others.

Lockhart High Tackhart Linn William Bellamy Fact Reason Maurice Kelly Paxcl Sartin Alvin Scheer Louis Uellman Walter Driskil William Vann Gailey Uellman William Westmoreland William Ibellame Fi. Az Tenn Hewitt Torbert Nae Tiert Cablneat Alton McConnell Victor Stores Fre Bock Vernon Woeke Lroz Toren Hicks Joe Tiett Fer Leonard Kreuz Leonard Fee Niger William Tency Cardwell Hen

St Anthony Midgets Triumph In 24-17 Win

The St Anthony's college Midgets defeated the Crajan jTowlors 24-17 at the St Anthony's college gym. McCloskey led scoring with 14 points while Mirdeete and St Anthony's forwards and guards contributed on offense. St Anthonys-Nolani Kingey Col losky Leo Lucid noted among players.

St. Anthony's College Crajan McClos Polpte Mirdeete Ami Wordinwna St. Anthony'a Siciex Styrand Dalton Renters Mevonkor Coty Stojan—Tuuwara Avie Ceegora Pewa Zarmor Tirigue Cunr de Fiuliss St Anthony's Nolani Kingey Collosky Leo Lucid

Junior Highs Tie In January Playoff Could Decide Title

The January playoff scenario for Junior Highs remains unsettled after a tie on Wednesday afternoon. Emerson and Mark Twain squads produced a evenly matched contest with strong defense stifling scoring chances. Captain Thence stood out for Emerson, while Tiny Smits and Robert Bie Garrough impressed for Mark Twain as mothers hosted a reception after the game.

Mark Twain Waldo Emerson Heentere Et Emerson Tal Fine Himerson Amerson Emerson Antes WolGsarl Ain Willy Bly Péssing Tiny Smits Robert Bie Garrough

Ramsey Praises New Golf Pill Revolutionizing Play

Marty J. Ramsey, president of the Nile Biates Gall association, hails a new golf pill as transforming 1932 play. He says the pill blends old and new features, with improved weight and volume to suit players, while the U S G A adopts it to meet demands across the sport.

New York Der Marty J. Ramsey Nile Biates Gall Association Johnny Smithy

Roosevelt Tigers Meet Dale Price's All Stars

The Roosevelt Tigers face Dale Price's All Stars at 3 pm Friday on Lious Field in a Christmas day independent football game. Washington Nationals begin winter camp at Biloxi on February 21 with first wave arriving. rest to arrive March 1 per Clark Griffith.

Roosevelt Tigers Dale Price Lious Field

Carta Blanca soccer drills ahead of Sunday Germania match

The Carta Blanca team will work out Wednesday and Friday afternoon on Van Daele field starting at 6. The Card Blanca squad prepares for Sunday's game with Germania eleven. the rare squad is expected to be at the session.

Carta Blanca Snecgt Weeceslay van Daele Field Carta Blances Germania Eleven

Dartmouth Elects Heltman Captain Of 1932 Eleven

Dartmouth elects Bill Heltman guard captain for the 1932 football team. This marks the fourth consecutive year a Green captain is named, continuing a longtime tradition.

Dartmouth Uanoves Darinwall Bill Heltman Thin

California Plans to Back Hoover Primary Strategy

California Republican national committeeman Lee San Piangisuu announced plans to pursue a presidential primary to support President Hoover's renomination. He intends to guide California's delegation to the Republican National Convention in Chicago.

California Hoover San Piangisuu Lee Mark Requa

Tugboat Weathered Storm Reaches Port In Safe Harbor

A tugboat battled a fierce storm off Cape Flattery and sheltered in port at Port Angeles, Washington. The vessel escaped the gale with no injuries reported, sustaining only minor damage while securing the channel.

Angeles Wash United States Cape Flattery Nonti Bay Tage

County Offices Close for Holiday Hours At Courthouse

The district clerk county attorney and county supervisor offices close Thursday noon and remain closed until Monday noon. Heads of the offices announce the closure with the sheriff’s office exception. The entire courthouse is closed for Christmas.

District Clerk County Nuliter Semain Chriatman

Christmas Tree Thief Is Killed

A theft of Christmas trees led to a fatal chase in which a man was killed while fleeing police. The incident occurred on a December day as officers pursued the suspect who had been found stealing trees from a yard.

Puigladta Pes Wooltaw

Three Ties In Last Six Games Football Record

Evenly matched teams, including Kelly Yk and Infanky, have tied three of the last six games. Historical notes mention a 1820 tournament tie, 1050 win, and the 23rd team victories. This year Kelly Fred defeated the 23rd in the Army league, last Sunday game pending.

Kelly Kelly Fred

Germany Faces Decision on Delayed Reparations Payments

Basel committee report urges immediate worldwide debt settlement as Germany weighs resuming reparations payments after the Hoover moratorium expires. Berlin and London react as the Young Plan committee’s findings spark government deliberations on extending delays and coordinating with allied financial support.

Austrian Balkan States May Follow Hungary on Moratorium

Vienna reports Hungary has declared a moratorium prompting speculation that Austria and Balkan countries may copy the move. No official confirmation yet. Existing transfer moratorium affects foreign tenure, with limited imports of gold and payments in shillings requiring national bank permission.

Austria Balkans Hungary Austr Balkan Goody

U S Angrily Responds To Debt Relief Proposals

Representative Sarll of New York, a Republican from the House, said the American public will not tolerate further cancellation or reduction of the U S debt owed by European governments. Snell's anger grew after the Young Plan advisory committee’s report from Travsle urged modest interest redaction and a British resumption of payments, while Britain signals it will not pay the United States next year.

U.S Snell Washington D. C United States Sarll New York House Young Plan Matte Trasle Switzerland

Bank Bandits Hit Albany NM Bank Robbery

John Vand, a 23 year old teller at the Morris Plan bank in Albany New Mexico, was bound as two youths robbed the bank early today. Vand freed himself by using his tongue to operate the alarm while police traced the crime with the help of a call from J C Davie Tr Albany Insurance. Police found the teller still bound when they arrived.

Albany Doc John Cath Janie Tater Saul Will J. C. Davie Tr Albany Insurance Nag Morris Hant

Divorced Wife of Miller in Court

Newkirk Oklahoma dispatch reports a tangled case involving Col Zach T Miller of the AM Ranch and his divorced wife Brew Bjarggret Blevens Miller who arrived as a key witness in a John Manco Mutual Tire Insurance suit against Colonel Affler and Ja zon. She says she had not questioned the marriage on which the $60,000 suit rests, though she was Miller's wife at the time.

Newkirk, Ohla Zach T. Miller AM Ranch Brew Bjarggret Blevens Miller Miller

Dentist Freed in Woman's Death at Reno

Dr Carl Pierrs Andre, a West Virginia dentist, was acquitted of manslaughter in the September death of Marthe Hutchinson after a one hour thirteen minute jury deliberation. The case stemmed from a suspected shooting or reckless driving during a clandestine affair. The verdict ends Reno's famed divorce era with mixed reactions from spectators and family.

Reno, Ney Carl Pierrs Andri Weat Virginia Inday Marthe Hutchinson Andre Wan Andre Wight Ife Huw Mra Hutchinson Giret Fairotout Andee Utchinson Wis Attocary A. FP Johnson Toid Marsha Hutchinson Omar J. ‘Andre Charleston W. Yai Ratisfuud Reng Reno

Indictments in Fort Sam Houston mail fraud case portends theft scheme

Federal grand jury returns 40 counts charging C Abert Calesworths, a former National Link carrier, with embezzlement of about 1100.24 and false entries totaling 7 50 305.05 in deposits. Also named are Joe Carl Adams and Jack L Adams for stealing from the Lexiu post office including a $69 check and a $147.69 note. Police indicate many indictments involve liquor violations.

C. Aibert Calesworths National Link Fort Sam Houston Federal Grand Jury Calesworthy Io de Arconn Nied Atarhesii Suntau Lio Blakes Aur Ilberis Rlinguday Slate Enone Joe Carl Adams Jack L. Adams Lexniu J. We Stoutier Begain Samir M. Lilet

Temple Beth El Homecoming Fete Friday Service

Temple Beth El hosts a homecoming and benevolent service Friday at 4:30 p m under Temple League auspices. Rabbi Ephraim Frisch will welcome students and congregation members with remarks by Raphael Weiner and Simon Frank. Alex Klein and Morr Wise will read, with a sermon by Rabbi Frisch honoring Maurice de Hirsch's birthday. committee includes Levinson, Beller, Goldberg, Arstein, Kater, Levy.

Temple Beth-El Keane Temple Telli el Temple League Rablé Fephraim Frisch Raphael Weiner League Simon [Frank University Texas Alex . Klein Wall Morr Wise Nestve Levinson Sophie Beller Leah Goldberg Helen Arstein MM Kater Gus Levy Maurice de Hirsch

Judge Pierson Seeks Re election to Supreme Court

Associate Justice Pierson announced his candidacy for re election. He plans to campaign in Marlin and stated his health would allow a full return to duties. The report notes his recovery timeline and commitment to the bench.

Pierson Mania Exis Wee Stor Dodge Walliai Supreme Court Judas Marlin

Shaw Makes Statement Continuation From Page One

The statement asserts duty to depositors, pledges to continue serving the public and denies fear of charges. The speaker defends the citizenship of Bexar County as fair and unmoved by those who would exploit the banking tragedy for personal ends.

San Antonin Bexar Uiese

Murray Sounds New Political Battle Cry Preps Okinhana War

In the Oruanuma region Governor Mieray declares he will not rest until his favored successor is elected for every official in the three branches of government. This marks another mobilization in the ongoing 1982 political struggles.

Oruanuma Okinhana Mieray de Wild le Linn Nuk Hie Obhier Kinte

December Eggs Jump on Chicago Market Prices

December prices on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange surged about 2 percent over the last three days. They closed at 1714 cents per dozen for refrigerators and compared with Sonny's low price of 84 cents.

Chicago Ontcago Der Chicago Mercantile Exchange Sonny

Christmas Eve Sailings Stir Rumors at Port Call

A garbled report notes Cap. C. B. Mayer of an unnamed vessel and crew planning a December 24 port call near Manila. Mentions the Remapo Josten and a 180th meeting, with hints of miscellaneous December observances and maritime greetings.

Psnineton Cy Lee Bote Rapapo C. B. Mayer Ody Manila Remapo Josten

Central Bank Trust Fund Dispute in County Suit

A district court suit seeks turnover of a 37 805 55 dollar trust fund or the securing deposit from Central Bank and Trust to Bex County. Filed by District Attorney Waller Tyson for County Commissioners, the case cites a 100 000 Liberty Bank deposit and liquidation actions led by State Banking Commissioner James Shaw. Judge Frederick Stevens set a Monday hearing as witnesses discuss the fund tied to minors and county wills.

Central Bank and Trust Companys Anl James Shaw Bex County Distriet Court Distriet Waller Tyson A. Warkaard Comiaissimera Frederick Stevens Shaw Liberty Elased Liberty Bindw Jalge Wuczbneb

Bomb Rescue Militants Hit Local Fascist Quarters

An unidentified assailant threw a bomb into fascist quarters at night, wrecking interior damage but injuring no one. Police reported several inquiries and are examining leads to identify the culprit.

Vncanza Lialy Tolier

Chicago Financier Commits Death by Own Action

Chicago financier Knowlich Ames Sr., longtime banker and former publisher, shot and killed himself last night in his car. Police report no other persons involved. investigation ongoing.

Ciluanyu Knowlich Ames Sr Soci i Tinneier Newsnager Haott Heries

Pope PiusXmas Message Amid Tragedy and Peace Reflections

Vatican dispatch reports Pope Pius XII delivering a Christmas message to Catholics worldwide. He urged refraining from mediation talks, warned against discord from future peace efforts, and highlighted the library collapse at the Vatican as a sorrow. He called for prayer and noted crises in Mexico and Spain while stressing charity and unity.

Vatican Pius God Ephraus Guadelupe Spain Cardinal Segura Russia Mexico Getlow Maramer Gould America

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