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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1931

Page

5

Hafey Triumphs by Hairline Margin in Batting Race

New York Dec 2. Chick Hafey of the St Louis Cardinals won the National League batting title by a razor edge over Terry Tate of the Giants. Official tallies show Hafey at .346 with 122 games and 400 at bats, edging out Terry Van Jin Bottomley and other contenders amid the dead-ball era scoring shifts.

New York Chick Hafey St Louis Cardinals National Prague Joby A. Heyser Tintey Asso Dherry Terry van Jin Bottomley Lengie Ghikts Cleveland Spiers Dan Brouthers Gerry Lanfey Ameritica Cher Wally Herger Braves Wouly English Cut Tin Traynor The Brates Tony Cuccinello Reds DY Terry Giants Terry Chuck Klein Fle Phillies Terry Wes Lerdey Kiely Richy Pirates Dill Terry Woody Bastinh Kiki Guyer Klein Troyd Wanet Alholes Kia Tinhhit Maranville Spnoky Cardinals Freddie Maghire Boston Beaves Frank Frise Cubs Ne Cubs

Green Wave Football Prep For Southern California Clash

Pasadena and the Green Wave eye a New Year’s Day showdown with USC in the Mose tournament. Secret practice and a Hollywood theater trip highlight a travel schedule as Coach Bierman and Howard Jones prepare their teams for a decisive football game.

Pasadena Unitf Vpauline University of Southern California Roneh Bernie Rickman Crowes Southern Chieforms Greenies Hollywood Movielands Intent Productions Tas Angeles University of Southern

Henrys Five Take Measure of Frogs in Wichita

Wichita Kansas December 28 The Wichita Henrys champions of the A A titleholders won their thirtieth consecutive victory by downing the T O U Horned Frogs champions of the Southwest Conference at Friday night The Frogs led at the halfway mark but the Henrys pulled away and were never headed.

Henrys Wichita Kann Wichita Henrys A. A Ggon T. O. U. Horned Frogs Miter Te Tienryn Ani

Dalrymple Improves Hopes Rise for Dixie Bowl

Dalrymple of Tulane improves, raising Southern hopes for a victory over USC on January 1. Tulane will rely on a strong forward base attack, while USC emphasizes defense under Coach Donnen. Grevain, a standout for Tulane, has been impressively effective this season.

Woward Jones Trox Jene Pinckert t-Armerictt Ike Ernic Pignkin Ag Heen Jonesy Revinex Bald Frale Los Angeles LNS Capote Jerey Dalrymple Tulaneniversity Dixie Elem Widaship University of Southern California Tulana Howard Donen Unkenny Sautierns California Grevain

Poloists Open Light Cup Tourney Kickoff

The Hill Consistory meets Crusader at Biller Meld at 2 30 Saturday as the Kaivetion tournament opens to decide the Light trophy holder for 1992. Sunday sees Air Corps tangling with San Antonio at 8 o clock on Brackenridge park field. Tuesday features Austin vs Twelfth Field Artillery at Tarbor field. Air Corps Orange skirs later face the winner of Til Country Crusaders. Entry list shows Air Corps Clues Heverly Haustey de Johnson and Kelley with Grange Craig Lawdon Douglas Walker Brandt Griffin. Twelfth Field Artillery John A Sith Oil Cusack Hensey Boyle. Crusaders Swift Preece Crawford Coulter. Austin Cecil Smith Wilkes Jer Shaw Gilmore. Til Country Meckel Collins Burke Watson. San Antonio Lapham Southervell Bewhans Teck. Gapham Jr. to join after holidays.

Hill Cosstry Crusader Air Corps Orange Skirs Sieve Price Air Corps Heverly Haustey Johnson Kelley Air Corpa Grange Craig Lawdon Douglas Walker Brandt Griffin Pheld Artilery John A. Sith Oil Cusack Hensey Boyle Crusadera Swift Preece Crawford Coulter Austin Cecil Smith Wilkes Jer Shaw Gilmore Meckel Collins Burke and Watson San Artesio Lapham Southrvell Bewhans Teck Teck. ‘. d. Hf Gapham Jr San Antonio

Dallas All Stars Win Over Ft Worth Fans See Local Talent

Dallas All Stars defeated Fort Worth in a charity game watched by about petraona at North Dallas. Russell, Cook and Gore starred for Dallas while Trussell scored for the locals. Wobbee of North Dallas and Yearaway saw limited action as Dallas leveraged practice and late drives to hold the edge.

Dallas All-Stars FT. Worth Dallas Oak Chile High Hehioka Elins Vietary Lort Worth Alaura Driday Dort Weelb Ron Hooston Hounton

Hamtramck High Seethes Over Football Education Demands

Dec 20 Hamtramck Detroit reports football emphasis sparks student protests and calls for investigation into the school paper’s charges. Principal F M Conklin convenes a student council meeting as teachers weigh a resolution demanding footballs be presented to each staff member amid chatter of a city championship.

Hamtramck High Detroit Hamtramck High School Schon Tony Conit Audent Council Xondas Thretir Loriala Pinyees Canneil Teacheoly

Racing Consensus Saturday Races atel Ascot

Betting notes from a crowded program feature racers such as Diszy Donnells PoBitanus Aydaliepetto and King Wat Mutual Poland. Listed are horses Slop Ga Pride Kar Breceas Ven 4-Dick Mortis and others with various odds and outcomes. The fragmentary text hints at performance highlights including Monae and Finnieto among names, but details remain unclear.

Atel Ascot Diszy Donnells PoBitanus Aydaliepetto

Stobbs Poised as New W J Coach at Washington and Jefferson

Washington and Jefferson College may hire William T. Dill Stobbs as football coach after a season undefeated at Wittenberg. The WJ contract runs to September, with Stobbs previously at Wittenberg for three years. Amos led team facing internal strife, blamed on housing factions and unavailable players.

Washington Ter Washington and Jefferson College Collezum William T Dill Stobbs Bil Ames Mie Presidenta Wiebe College Aeringield Ohio Apyencehel Wittenbets Mtint Lodas Augus Ia

RACING NEW ORLEANS ENTRIES FIRST RACE

Racing entries for the first race at New Orleans list numerous horses, ages, and weights. The long card includes many markers such as Belge, Brinkler, Peace Jimmy, and Wild One with assorted odds and class notes across multiple races.

Upwarda Paar Amelda Durger xVerda Patsy xPiecemeal Cherry ‘Weare Milani Petuce Racel Corby Dennelia Dizzy Guter Harbor Satan Xichat zHarrs iKuhan Eleuance Bernica van Xzurpapa King Totem Delmanico Kay Frances Hobey sNoh Rida Yrork Cstattay Entehit Club Orley Fiecie Icace Clale Ing. I-gene-clés Uswardy Tha Si Nomis Hearne Tay Bled Eatin Prometheus Aking Cheroxce Grand Princess Vice Morrhe Wixtictace Racalan Opmueda Aly Sinch xMetniiort eMully Hogan Iog Xtlrader xLoom Ah Thoughts Clavel Tardy Mies Ti Hlean Aan Ding Helm Atzicle Etna Chalming Sun Frinc Sano Arias Einwery Blue Lew Endeep Xhasara XA. A Clear Nod Feavy

Havana Entries Fire At Havana Carnival Race Notes

A fragmented entry list shows many names and numbers tied to a carnival race event. Mentions of different races, purses, and participant identifiers hint at a chaotic catalog of horses or entries with varying times and prizes. Names like Tyrarcus, Yaermaine, and San Gina appear among numeric results and stretched descriptions.

Football men gather in New York

Athletic directors and coaches from the college game assemble in New York for meetings of football officials and coaching associations. Sessions led by Eastern Association officials and National Collegiate Athletic Association leaders cover rule changes, injuries and insurance, with figures like Chick Meehan and Walter St. Onge presiding.

New York Swollay Tlogh McGehn Eastern Association Walter St. Okexsen Mondas Ani Turados Chick" Meehan New York University Tuesdas Charley W. Kennedy Princeton Flg Ling ‘Ortraits Gioyba Pene

William Muldoon Improves Rapidly In New York

The year old president at the New York athletic commission William Muldoon is reported to be doing well and in fine spirits, after a week in hospital for observ tion. Reports say an operation was planned but officials say he is there for observation only.

William Muldoon New York Nee Tie New York Athletic Commission Williamy Mu Iloon Fradluate Hospital

Fight Results Feature Bout Pairings and Upsets

Philadelphia boxers dominated a card with Erich Baby Brady and Lenny Jersey City delivering wins over Ten Tepmopil Elinore Hillsimgh Ted Yarosz Monaen Fay and Jimmy Delmont. Other results include Eddie Tras and Ling Journey earning decisions amid mixed outcomes for local fighters.

Philadelphia Veony Buss Pet Riuse Stursdera Shiengo Vony Taleu Erich Baby Brady Byracuse Teal Lenny Jersey City Del Imary Mack Philadelphiny al Martin Taliimare Morria Gross Ling Journey Philrletphig Lethichem Dilly Buck Norwalk Eddie Tras AL Tentown

Jail Shelter for Deer Report in Kern County

Cant from the division of fish and game notes deer seeking shelter in a jail in Kern County. A doe and two fawns approached a jail yard and one calf entered the building while the others fled to cover, suggesting the animals found the surroundings secure and sheltered.

Francisco Kero Jal Dave Favona

Nels Stewart Named Captain of Montreal Bloromms

Nels Steware, giant center from Montnran, was elected captain for the season by the Montreal Bloromms on December 28. The move follows penalties imposed on players for linking with officials.

Nels Stewart Montnran Montreal Bloromms Nels Steware Giant

Stars Facing Tough Drills Ahead of New Year’s Classic

San Francisco December 26 reports say four Bay Area rivals prepare for tough workouts before the New Year’s game. Rain has limited practice time, forcing coaches to emphasize straight football and field work. A West team, challenged by weather, eyes aerial plays and line smush passes while an Eastern squad may pursue punting duels if conditions allow.

San Prancisco Bay District Cereral Dasa Intrienate Pase. Inc Nilnek Hydro

CHIROS TO WORK OUT FOR PROPOSED TRIP

Texas Chiropractic College Hawks plan workouts at Camp Normoyle at 10 30 a m for a game atDevine and a proposed trip to Wollston Galveston Huntsville on January 8 16 and 11 Coach Virgil Winters says the team will then travel for practice and games in those locations Jimmy Melos and Omen Dave are released from the squad according to Winters

De~vine Vanstot Griveston Huniscilte Texas Chiropractic College Hawks Camp Normoyle Virgil Winters Winters Wollston Galveston Postier Huntsville Taquary Jimmy Melos Omen Dave Tera The Mind

Chicago High School Boys Defeat Miami Stingatees

Harrison Tech football team, champions of Chicago, defeated the Miami high school squad 25 to 7 in a sectional game. It marked Miami’s first loss in three years of play and boosted Harrison Tech’s standing in the city.

Miami Ins Avec Harrison Tech High School Chicago Fenny Utle

U S Winter Team Set To Be Largest Ever

The United States plans the largest team in Olympic winter games scheduled February 4 to 13 at Lake Placid. Dr Geiltrer Dewey, head of the organizing committee, says 17 nations will be represented by top athletes despite budget cuts. Facilities near completion include the Olympic arena with a January 10 finish and over 250 miles of ski trails. The roster spans ski jumping, speed skating, figure skating, hockey, biathlon, curling, and women’s events.

Abh Plauns N. x Europe Geiltrer Dewey Lake Placid Olympic Arena U. S. Stora

Evolution of Field Hockey from Women to Men’s Play

An historical look at field hockey traces its ancient roots, its rise as a women’s college sport in the United States, and the later emergence of men’s play. The piece notes Constance Applebee’s influence, early American clubs, and recent push to popularize the game for men with new leagues and tournaments.

Frank G. Menke U. S.A Constance M. K. Applebee England Wellesley Hadeliffe Vasamr Bryo Mawr Smith and Holgove Pilatelphia Meg Recep

San Angelo victory hinges on last quarter goal

In San Angelo Poros December 26 Lunia Smokey Brothers kicked a field goal in the final period to lift the San Angelo Independent to a 4 point win over the Ai Spring Steers. The San Angelo lineup was largely college players. Cochrans leads New York boxing narrative shows Welker Cochran defeating Willy Hoppe 250 to 194 in the Ott block.

San Angelo Ban Angelo Poros Lunia (Smokey Ai Spring High School Cochran Fattens York I Welker Cochran Willy Hoppe Aina Jin

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