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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1931

Page

10

Fes Bill Egan’s Office Showcases Wide Acquaintance Photos

New York report notes Fes Bill Egan displays a wall of signed portraits in his office at Pennsylvania Station. The compiled images honor presidents and leaders from Woodrow Wilson to Grover Cleveland, Hearst, Chaplin, and Beatty, reflecting decades of public and railroad service and Egan’s long tenure since 1910.

Fes Bill Egan Bill Ezan Pennsylvania Station Bill Peter Brady E Stown Woodrow Wilesn Calvin Coolidge Grover Cleveland United States Bill Fean Prince of Wales Sir Thomas Lipto Gen Douglan MacArthur Thoman Fortune Ryan Admiral Beaits Mubrecia Bill Sh Hme Fone Eli Citer Weel Etreet

Junior College Exes in Basketball Clash

San Antonio Jenin reports a basketball game between a junior college team and ex-students, scheduled for 11 o clock Wednesday morning at MLC, Arizona. The event features former players and local talent in a friendly exhibition format.

San Antonio Jenin MLC AL Gszonmsian

Rose Bowl clash between Tulsa and Southern set for New Year

Dry, clearing weather boosts Rose Bowl optimism as Tulane and USC prep for a mudless Pasadena showdown on New Year’s Day. Officials expect a fast game with USC’s power attack testing Tulane’s defense, while Tulane’s pass game eyes advantage in better conditions. Rose Bowl party travels from New Orleans to California for the classic, with a 14-student group and others en route along the long drive.

Tulsa Southern Forum Pasadena Calif WOAT We B San Antonio Tulane Southern California Howard Joors U. S. C. Trojans Wilbur C. Smith Tulane University Here the Rock New Orleans Los Angeles E. J. Nelson A. F. Contauli Walter Gelpi Dominici Duero Vfer Rodriguer H. J. Leitker Rene Latraser Noel P. Kramer E. Doerr J. Hobson Sam Montagne Laney Dr. J. Moran H. 4 Cla Terie

Derby to Run on May 7 at Kentucky Derby

Louisville reports Matt J. Winn announces the 1942 Kentucky Derby will be held May 7, one week earlier than usual, placing it before the Preakness. Foolproof nomination deadlines and spring meets at Churchill Downs are set from April 3 to May 21. The racing dates for Latonia and Lexington tracks will be discussed at the commission meeting.

Louisville Matt J. Winn Cof

Seguin High School Basketball Practice Opens Season

Seguin High School began basketball practice last week with 14 players, five veterans, and captain Tavil Schriever leading the squad. Coaches plan a schedule featuring only Class A opponents as they prepare for the season.

Seguin Terus Seguin High School Inex Ieitermen Casel Carter Promieta Tavil Schriever

Featherstone Polo Ponies Killed in Tram Accident

At Wichiya Falls three prized Featherstone ponies Trusty Boy Jed Wink and King were killed by a traminer after wandering from their pasture. Only four ponies escaped the field all others were killed while grazing along the right of way. Tiasts Bay noted as a valuable polo pony of the Southwest. In White Plains a dispute over rents and a yacht usage last summer ends with a court application to determine fees.

Wichiya Falls Trusty Boy Jed Wink King Featherstone Tiasts Bay White, Plains, SN Gene Henry Bacon Scary Cunney

Brooklyn Club to Keep Dazzy Vance on Staff

New York reports in December indicate Dazzy Vance remains part of the Brooklyn Club’s plans as a staff member. Manager Max Carey has left for a Florida vacation but will remain in contact with the club office to discuss trade options.

Brooklyn Dazzy Vance Max Carey Dodgers Hag Klorid Miami New York Tauch

Connie Bans Basketball For His A's

Philadelphia Der 25 4 the basketball team which ran among its players several Vistanciante Athletics well end the season out Bethlebens Wednesday night Condy Mel manager of the Athletes has roted that big players ment Moth because the game was toa chim Peterson sold recently 10 Portland in the Pacific Coast League has managed the team while Mule Jisag clams Foxx George Earshay Write Iocut iate Dykes and Lew Krausse play Games scheduled after January I have been cancelled.

Philadelphia Der Vistanciante Bethlebens Condy Mel Toachim Peterson Portland Mule Jisag Clams Foxx George Earshay Iocut Iate Dykes Lew Krausse

Agua Caliente Race Track Reopens on New Year

Agua Caliente’s race track in old Mexico will reopen New Year’s Day. J R Crofton, president of Aqua Caliente Jockey Club, cited financial refinancings and government cooperation as reasons for the reopening. He said the track will have $9000 in better financial shape and ample funds to meet present and future obligations.

San Diego Calif Dee Agua Caliente Old Mexico J. R. Crofton Borcemen Agua Callente Bandica Croftan

College Basketball Scores and Standings Fragment

Readable scores show University of Washington 70 over Huntish Colum Titah 29 and Omaha connected teams with Oregon State and Nebraska University. Wic State Teachers 36, Geneva 40. Olympia Club listed among the results with several scattered figures.

University of Washinston Unie Versity Huntish Colum Titah Denver Aniversity Titah Aggie Aet la A Geneva Thoma Rupertor Wic Nebraska University Oregon State Olympia Club

Fight results from scattered boxing bouts in midwestern cities

AP report lists several outpoints and knockouts with misspelled names and places such as Chicago Gary Indiana and Cedar Rapids Iowa. Numerous errors appear in the OCR yielding unclear bout outcomes and participant spellings.

Cleburne Writer Selects All State Football Team

Cleburne Texas December 29 two from Vesumont two from Core shang end two from Greenville January ed plecen on the all state football team selected by Harel Y Latlif sports editor of the Cletorie Times Review Acnelitt ablvd Graveford Lubbock center two from Corsiesne from halfback to uarter The team includes Wade Stewart Corsicana Steen Fare ed Dalles tackles Crawford Lubbock Brandifer Heaumon gona Young Greenville aml ford Pampa center Sinlith Abitene quarterback Wileon Corsicana half backs Viveratte Jeanmiont amt Pren nla Yew Spring fullkacy Arnald Greenville

Cleburne Texas Vesumont Geo Coreshang Greenville Jan Ed Plecen Harel Y. Latlif Cletorie Times-Review Acnelitt Graveford Lubbock Witson Corsiesne Wade Stewart Corsicana Steen Fareed Dalles Crawford Brandifer Heaumon Gona Young Amlford Pampa Sinlith Abitene Wileon Viveratte Jeanmiont Amt

Figures prove Cards strong road team in 1931 league standings

New York Dees 249 ability of the St Louis Canlinnis 10 maintain their winning ways on the trend. Official figures released by league headquarters reveal the champions set an even pace all season with a winning percentage of .602 at home and .618 on foreign soil. The New York Giants finished second with .577 at the Polo Grounds and .493 on the road, 37 wins and 33 losses. Chicago, Brooklyn, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia also posted winning records, but faded at key parks. Other stats show Chicago Cubs leading with largest on base percentage and most strikeouts. Magers Hornshi's crew had a .420 slugging percentage, drives in 76 runs, Property of 277 bases on balls and were struck out many times. Among individuals, Chuck Klein of the Phillies led in extra-base hits with 84, totaling 747 bases and a .385 slugging. Blarneby and Chick Tafey of the Cantingls reached the 300 mark in RBIs, with others over 500.

New York Dees Canlinnis Toague Headnuarters New York Giants Polo Grounds Inssas Chicago Brookelyn Pittsburgh Mahiladelphia Cincinnati Reston Anybdous Chiago Cuba Magers Hornshi Wreckers Halla Chuck Klein Phillies Blarneby Chick Tafey den Perers

SECUM Team Starts Work for Upcoming Season

SECUM Texas Janheran college eagers have workouts under Coach Ked Westen as he shapes the squad for the forthcoming basketball season. About 25 men out, average height around four feet? only four lettermen. No fixed captain. captain to be chosen per game with an honorary captain at season end. A tentative schedule has been drafted with no definite dates.

Seeded Survivors Lead Junior Indoor Tennis Title Run

Five surviving seeded players advanced to the third round at the national junior indoor singles championship in Baltimore. Defending champion Mark Weight from the University of Pennsylvania, Ramey Tonavan of Fordham, Merhard Briviman of West Philadelphia AFigh, Marian Wrendenheim, and Gitex Vertaarten tousled through the rounds Monday.

Baltimore Dev Victorior Thryp Tree Mark Weeht University of Vennsylvanias Ramey Tonavan Fordham University Merhard Briviman West Philadelphia Marian Wrendenheim Gitex Vertaarten

Fragmented OCR results from mixed athletics and names

The readable parts list multiple athletes with scattered times and places such as New York Glendale Chicago Providence and California. Names include George, Taig, Don Deling, Theliale, Narol, Abyarko, Joe Makcewicz, Inch Ganson, Nik Litze, John Mpellman, Online Jock Humerus, and several others.

New York May Steele Glendale George One Taig Tiny “Reebook Bat Ollaboms Beany Ginkhers Chicago Koll Kwarlani Ossia Don Deling Canaite Theliale Tan Macalune Ion Narol Nowton Abyarko Chinara Joe Makcewicz Uri Asien Inch Ganson California Nik Litze John Mpellman Providence Jock Humerus Blexion Cis Keen Pat O'dsteien Nena Mroarkle Louue Sodtrons R. Baluie Smuelter Austin Nele Nelson

Lee Thomas, famed horse owner and judge, dies at 71

Lexington Ky news brief reports the death of Lee Thomas a renowned horse owner and judge aged 71 in Murfreesboro with local figures noting his long career and influence in racing circles. His passing closes a notable era in the regional saddle world.

Lee Thomas Lexington Veo

Allstars Get In Some Hard Practice In San Brangiado

On December 23 at San Brangiado East and West football squads worked through wind and rain for the Shrine charity game. Coaches outlined likely backfield and running combinations, highlighting Dick Howley and Andy Kerr's attack centered on Ries well and Clark Hinkle's backfield.

San Brangiado Aontiel Shrine Chavity Gambro California Sonshine Sum Yenterns Stanford University of California Brekliem Dick Howley Andy Kerr The Mast Eb ‘Ries Northwestern Clark Hinkle Tucknell Prancia Buil

Richards Leads Indoor Pro Tennis Seedings in New York

Richards heads the list at the national indoor professional tennis championship in New York at the Seventy-firse Armory. Other seeds include Heston of Wasi, Charles M Would of Elmsford, J Basil Maguire of Brooklyn, and Albert Burke of Iceland as the lone foreign entrant.

Richards New York yi—Winsent Richards Weg Mest Armory Nul Heston Wasi Charles M. Would Elmsford J. Basil Maguire Brooklyn Albert Burke Iceland

Ruth Trains For Salary Car Battle

New York December 29 Babe Ruth weighs 227 pounds as he begins gym work under Attie McGovern to prepare for a salary clash with the New York Yankees. The slugger seeks a new eight year deal. details, weight goals, and plans for spring training at St Petersburgh Florida, with camp set for early February, remain undisclosed.

New York Babe Ruth Dimeell New York Yankees Blochitler Attie McGovern Huth Ruth Jake Ruppere Yanks Meadon Huts St Pelersbrg Fin Yankees Cialen

Redhead Andy Anders Faces Tough Night in Milwaukee Ring

Pro wrestling card promises heavy action as Jack Christy meets Andy Anders in a rough bout. Jack Mitchell takes on Senor Gilberto Lacear as the three fall event heats up. Expected main attraction pairs Cyclone Mackey against Joe Manning in a bout that could steal the show.

Tinm Jack Christy Andy Anders Milwwauker Toul Albert At Douston Alandvurtinad Ogirsttabe Senor Gilberto Laceer

Londos Prelim Boy on Mat at Exposition Grounds Card

Local boxing card at Exposition grounds Friday features Londos in a preliminary bout leading into the main event. Promoter Ralph Harstahis presents George Saver as a top light heavyweight and other bouts including a bearded Soviet challenger and Ken Hollis from Huntington, with Gus Katlo also appearing.

Londos Londid Bert Joe Londix Jim Londia Ralph Harstabhis Exposition Grounds Mark Corts Hamobds Bag George Saver Ruy Sion George Isgusky Fassar George Vonlis “Secon Stiles Ken Hollis Yyslgneral Nailieg Huntington Hammondster GusKatlio Katlo George Rater Bia Tille

Sweater Identifies Growing Cue Champ

Chicago scene reports a growing cue championship with prominent players including Robert Moore of Grind Rapid Mich. and Charlee Caecaporlin of Rockford, alongside challengers from Syracuse and Chicago. The piece notes Moore’s recent title defense and details physical stats and attire in a tepid, clipped fashion.

Chicago Der A.wn Laney Robert Moore Grind Rapid Mich Moore Charlee Caecaporlin Rockford Axo Lie Mia Talgnel Die White Coceianoglia Arutr Cranfichi Syracuse N.Y Nicholay Ohya Swentov

President's pick sparks talk over district manager role

Pate relates that the president chose Louis over Smith for the new district manager post. Louis, the younger man, starts next Monday despite Smith being deemed more qualified. The decision reportedly hinges on appearance and cleanliness, sparking speculation about lost opportunity and esteem.

Pate Mr. Smith Mr. Louis

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