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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1931

Page

4

White Sox Rebuild Plans for 1932 Mystery Team

Chicago's White Sox overhaul under new manager Lem Fonseca aims to shake the club to its core after a cellar finish. J. Louis Comiske and Marcus Camiske swap stars and pursue a reshaped roster with pitchers Hailes and Sartes, outfielder Reynolds, and second baseman Kree.

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Believe It or Not By Ripley Ane in One

Rumor and garbled note mix hints at a Ripley style feature with unclear text fragments. Impossible to determine concrete people places or events from the fragment.

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Army books nine for overseas plot foiled by Soviet mayhem

An intricate foreign plot involving a Czech envoy code named Citizen G is alleged to have sought to assassinate the Japanese ambassador and spark a wider crisis with Russia in Manchuria. The mission claimed the aim was to incite hostilities, with interviews refused by officials amid broad questions about Western powers’ involvement.

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Junior Tennis Stars Seeded As Tournament Opens

Seeded junior players compete at the 15th annual boys event celebrating the U.S. junior tennis tour. Notables include Mark Hecht from the University of Fernandia defending champion, Bernard Friedman from West Philadelphia, and Tygan Crossman of White Plains. The match runs through New Year at multiple venues with 48 entrants and many from outside Uttermore.

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Farrell and Sarazen Rally to Hawaii Exhibition

Farrel and Sarazen faced off in a golf exhibition in Hawaii. Brown, backing United States players, posted a difficult score while Sarazen steadied play with a strong finish. Farrell ended with a 72 after a shaky start.

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Wary Wrestling Report Mentions Poor Finish and Arrest

A fragmented clippings note a wrestling event with names including Sarpolis and White. It references a possible arrest or hearing, a May event, and mentions a performer seeking a license or permit. The text is garbled but centers on a local sports page with unclear outcomes.

Angrleb Dee Clevelaid

Lincoln whiskers mark a radical departure for a president

A fragmented account notes Lincoln's decision to wore whiskers in response to Grace Bedell's 1860 appeal in New York. It mentions his long-ago wish for a daughter and suggests the beard became a symbol tied to a little girl's wish and Christmas spirit.

Lincoln Nancels United States Lintsin Boris Grace Bedell New York State

Edwards Beats Poulos in a Novelties Filled Wrestling Card

Boxing-style wrestling card featured Billy Edwards 181 pounds defeating George Tudo in a rough bout. Poulos won a second close decision after a heated exchange, with a blindfold special match drawing laughs. Other bouts included a Siberian opponent overpowering Vat and a standout opener where Vadalli beat Texan veteran. Refereeing flagged several heated moments as crowds claimed the roughest wrestler honors for Edwards and Poulos.

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Ex promoter places former pugilist in charge of charges

Ex promoter Milliam Kenny, once a tight promoter and magistrate, sentenced for past actions. Christmas memory recalls a payment of 8700 to Kid Farmer, a notable figure on the fighting bill about 25 years ago.

Kid Fanner Wee Efane Milliam Kenny Kenny Farmer

Heavies Scrap In Miami Or New York

The piece notes plans to clarify the Madison Square Garden heavyweight bout between Max Schuling and Mickey Walker. Promoters Jimmy Johnston and Doe Jacobs pledged a statement, after months of dispute, with talks shifting to a New York venue and tentative timing around late December.

Miami New York Punch Max Schuling Mickey Walker Wall Muse Jay With Madison Square Coven Jimmy Johoston Madison Square Garden Chicago Los Angeles Incohs

Austin wins roller game in dawn tragedy

Report from Austin recounts a fatal roller game incident at dawn after a match ended in a tied score. Victim identified as jeweler aged 25 from San Antonio. Names and associations cited include participants like Thornton and Walker with officials noting clemency requests and the game’s chaotic aftermath.

Tantus Thornton Austin Wil Okanogan Wash Fort Saiee George Holt Rotanston Austin Mi Poind der Voller Thome Anama Maced Hima E Hall Sherri Zebeel Bart Ral Walker Thoreton Canditt Barthuen Bradshaw Syetin Lalla Doves Referses Walton Anes Johnson

Ice Hockey Clash Ends in Canadian Win Over Americans

The Defeating team faced a tough rink as the Canadian squad outpaced the Americans with strong defense and fast counter attacks. Notable players like Coyles and Verliner Mockey contributed goals while Providence and Springfield earned narrow results in later bouts.

Rin Went Out By Real One Voice

A clipped OCR fragment mentions Rin departing in a real one voice context. The readable text is terse and offers no clear event, date, location, or organization to anchor a precise summary.

Rin Real

Oudeey Tops 1931 Golfers

The 1931 season highlights show Ed Dui ley and Jobous Borrell as the top finishers among American pros. Farrell led activity with 36 championship rounds, while Gene Harazan and George vor Ilm topped money winnings.

BMC Ago Ed Duiley Jobous Borrell Wolf Professional Golfers’ Association Wit America Files Los Angeles Heningt Bebinil Dam Tran Parrell Farrell Gene Harazan George Vor Ilm

Rodeo Opens Two Day Event In South San

A two day rodeo fair opens Saturday at Booster Park in South San, with events including calf roping steer riding and bronco counting. The program repeats Sunday with a band concert at 1 o'clock. More than twenty participants are expected.

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Lavernia High School Triumph Over Stockdale Hurghins

Lavernia Texas December 2 Lavernia high school edged Stockdale 74 to maybe the final score noted as Lavernia claimed victory in a tough contest. Lavernia's teamwork and defense secured the win as Stockdale pressed throughout the game.

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West Texas sports writers elect leaders at Abilene meeting

The West Texas Sports Writers Association convened with Anderson of Abilene named president and Ferry Malin of Aratilia named secretary. An executive committee includes Malin, Seton of Fort Worth and others. aims to unite sports writers across West Texas and promote closer ties with Texan colleges and athletes.

Pot Worth Bee Anferron Af Anderson Malin Amon Seton Fort Worth Markee Wichita Falla

California Beats Georgia Tech In Hard Fought Intersecting Tilt

California, favored by its size edge, battles Georgia Tech in Atlanta with Bobby Dodd's team leveraging passing and misdirection while Cal aims to extend its strong interregional run. Proceeds benefit the Scottish Rite Hospital as California looks to avenge a prior Rose Bowl loss to Tech.

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Danville grid player dies after Mercy Hospital transfer

Talword Obzol, 16, a Kulpnoot high school athlete, was injured in the Thanksgiving Day football game with Me Carmel high school. He died at Geisinger hospital after infection set in following a minor knee injury.

Danville Talword Obzol Sinr Kulpnoot High Carmel High School Geisinger Hospital

Florida opens first legal horse racing at Tropical Park

About 200 horses gathered for Florida’s inaugural legal horse races at Tropical Park. The meet featured the $2000 Inaugural Handicap and the $1200 county event among five other races. Governor Moyle Carlton and state officials were invited to attend the inaugural day.

Florida Coral Gatiles Ta. Dee Fadar Wrank J. Breens Dropieml Park Enteyuista Ashorough Winteah Park Moyle Carlton Wan Wong

Oklahoma Beaten in Honolulu Football Clash

In Honolulu on December 2, Far West beat Oklahoma 30 to 20 in an intersectional game. The Honolulu side scored three quick touchdowns in five minutes late in the fourth, while Oklahoma trailed 20 to 7 at halftime. Oklahoma’s offense showed shaky passing with 11 completions out of 25 attempts, and the defense struggled to contain the rapid scoring burst.

Honolulu Far West University of Oklahoma Loving Ilonolulu Minuteur Townica Oklahoma Pho Viaitara Sean Oklalatan Dean Thrre

Coast Players Figure In Season's Last Games

Coast Players discuss nearing end of football season and key matchups. Mentions Georgia Tech at Atlanta, Southern California versus Tulane for national championship, and various regional games shaping final standings as high school and college teams prepare for decisive weeks.

Jacobs Yips and Schmeling Champion Clash Recap

New York reports reveal Jose Jacobs in a controversial finale with Max Schmeling for heavyweight supremacy. The bout featured sharp yips by Jacobs at judges and writers, with Schemmeling ultimately crowned champion amid disputed calls and colorful commentary from ring observers and press alike.

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