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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1931

Page

16

Jack Kearns and the Rise of Dempsey Era Fistic Plans

A garbled account discusses Jack Kearns shaping boxing careers, his ties to Jack Dempsey, and a series of bouts and comebacks. It mentions Rickey Walker, Max Schmeling, and upcoming title chances, while touching on public sentiment, sports critics, and the broader boxing scene.

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GRID INJURY KILLS BOY AFTER 14 MONTHS

Newark injury case reports the death of Nicholas Cicone 15 after 14 months of recovery from head trauma suffered in a classroom accident at St Benedict's preparatory school. Skull fracture led to fatal complications. authorities label it a tragic accident with mounting legal and safety questions.

Newark N. J Bri Nicholas Cicone St Benedict's Elon

Pirates Set for 1930s Season Without Catcher Gibson

Pirates eye lineup adjustments as veteran names Gibson and Hynes shift roles amid retirement talk. Rumors swirl on who leads the pitching staff and handles catching duties as Tom McHale and Barney Dreyfase weigh recruitment. Key players like Pav and Werner figure in plans for a stronger offense, with Brencer and French among regulars anticipated to contribute.

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Sauer Likely to Rough It With Russ at Exposition Grounds

George Bauer and Russ Sauer are poised for a hard bout at the Exposition grounds Friday night as Ligosky and Hollis also feature in semi finals. Promoter Savers Johnson confirms deals for Sauer while other local fighters from Corpus Christi and Huntington prepare for the card.

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Polo Teams in Park Game at Creeckenridge Park

The Lill Country sod Crusaders and rivals in The Light trophy meet Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 on Creeckenridge park field. A second match is scheduled for Thursday at 2 on Millers field as Austin edges Twelfth Field Artillery 11 to 6 in a tournament game eliminating Artil lery. San Antonio defeats the Crusaders 20-18 behind Terrence Pierce who scores seven goals to pace the winners.

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Among the Bowlers Sood Scores and League Records

Sood led a bowling night with Sehaefer 721 and a string of low totals for others. The MENCHASTS LEAGUE NO 1 shows high game by Alves 266 and high team marks by Red Dots 228 and 1641, with Roy Eyhorn leading individual scores at 223-647 and Moward at 669.

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Normoyle Champions Bow to Dixie Club

The Camp Normoyle champions fell before the Vizie club 47 to 23 on Tuesday night. Hillock led with 22 points for the Normoyle team while Sienmers added 5 for the losers. Substitutes included Dizio Carpenter and other listed players from Camp Normoyle and Dixie Club-Villerk, with center Mr Tanghlin scoring 2 and White 7 for the Normoyle side.

Camp Normoyle Vizie Kaskebiak Teague Rraicht Nortusde Zunris Camp Nermerle Trimphring Mr Tanghlin White Kuards Dizio—Carpenter

Kearns Seeks Prompt Signing for Walker Bout

Joe Jarove manager of Max Rehmel ing and Madison Square Garden promoter J Johnston press for a swift contract for a Kedheling versus Mickey Walker bout planned for Miami in February. Jack Kearns demands signing by Walker before he departs Chicago, but Walker’s camp delays as Kearns arrives in New York.

New York Mtns Joe Jarove Max Rehmeling J. 3 Tohnaton Madison Square Garden Kedheling Mickey Walker Miamivate Johnston Jack Kearna Walker Jeenbs Kearne Chivago York

Qualifying for Agua Caliente Open Golf

Fourteen four professionals and numerous amateurs compete today to win one of the 10 places in the Agua Caliente Open worth $15,000. The event at Sunset Fields and San Diego offers nine and seven qualifiers respectively with notable golfers such as Loos from Chicago and Johnny Mogers of Denver aiming for a spot.

Los Angeles Unil Ana Caliente Janumry Sunset Fields San Diego Serkins Loos Chienge Johnny Mogers Denver

Open House At San Antonio YMCA Draws Public

The San Antonio Y M C A will be opened to the public Friday from 2 to 6 PM with tours of all departments. An athletics program is planned featuring volleyball, boxing, wrestling, swimming, and a basketball game between former Main Avenue and Brackenridge members to close the day.

San Antonio Lon Angelé Rome Arder Hell Main Avenue Brackenridge

College basketball score rundown with scattered names

Disjointed OCR listing shows college basketball scores and player names across multiple schools including Minnesota Nebraska and Oregon State. Contains unclear fragments like Montena Tinyola Boston and San Francisco references with partial team scores such as 40 29 and 81, plus stray terms, yielding a fragmented snapshot.

Cornicano Montena Stat Tinyola Chicago Jinlerio Minnesota Nebraska Ittsbury Kan Tenehees Parsons College Satgrain Fish Tinho U Afontang Abrigham Gansaga R Wints Henrys Arco

Rentner Football Star Shot in Hand Again

Ernest Rentner Northwestern All-American halfback was shot in the left hand after a bandage incident on the Northwestern campus. He and a companion examined a hospital pintal when a partridge exploded. He suffered a minor wound but remained under observation at the hospital. Last fall his right thumb was injured, delaying his throwing for several weeks.

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Athens High Gym Hosts Local Basketball Showdown

An unclear, OCR damaged note describes a Thursday night basketball game at Athens High Gym featuring local teams and players including unidentifiable names. The event appears to involve a tournament or heat round with regional teams and a Dallas area opponent, stressing competitive standings and community engagement.

Athens Atlens Texar Dee Ilticnto Orable Haakelgall Elite Dimmy Kittin Athenwigh Torney WAL Pecan Dallas Fire Gamin Athens High Fahl ‘Vezan

Coaches Probe Cause of Deaths in Football

NEW FORE, Dec 30 A committee of the American Football Coaches Association will investigate the cause of the nearly 50 deaths in the game. Dr Marilyn A Stevens of Yale will head the inquiry with Dead Vie communities. Warner Stanford coach urged rule changes while others suggested tougher penalties and helmet reforms. Discussions proceed ahead of a February meeting as coaches seek safer play and potential rule clarifications.

NEW Fore American «Football Coschra’ Association Marylin A. Stevens Yale Il Lue Ranches Stevens Burj Ingweestu University of Iowa Lagwyersen Ryles John Heisman Glenn Waener Ify National Collegiate Athletic Wang Wn Coches Princeton Soda Liberty Roaches Tusa Brown Princeton Anither Eli Tobinson Jimmy Crowley Michigan N.Y. U Chick Meehan Kupir Tovkne Anna Coarles Dell

Yale coach Dr Marvin A Stevens named president of American Poolball Coaches

New York report states Yale head coach Dr Marvin A Stevens succeeded Chick Meehan as president of the American Poolball Coaches Association after a meeting. Other officers named include Dan E. McDugin Vanderiith second vice president W Hy Coryell Treas B W Hierman Harry Klipke and Harry Stulddreher. Meehan was made an honorary member.

New York Marvin A. Stevens Yale Chick" Meehan Stevens Say Dan E. McDugin Vanderiith Pans X_ Bible Nebraska W. Hy Coryell New Hampshire B. W. Hierman Bnnessing Bibie Marvard Harry Klpke Michigan Harry Stulddreher Villanova Pacific Coast Association Meehan Manhalae

Andy Anderson Edges Toward Mat Bout Night at Beethoven Hall

Fragmented notes describe Andy Anderson and Christie set for a boxing card at Beethoven Hall Wednesday night. Reports of Anderson’s sharp punching circulate though unverified, with Christie poised for a tough test. Other bouts feature Jack Mitchell and Larrea, plus Mackay, Manning, and a pneumonia-robbed contender clearing the slate for a main event showdown with Franks, per Bobby Novack.

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West's Team Sure To Pass In Annual West Coast Game

San Francisco prepares for the annual West Coast football clash two days away with West expected to dominate. Key players Hinkle and Russell lead a powerful line as Mason Doseani and Kanehea Goery drill an aerial attack to counter Western strong defense. Bob Kirkner and Mers Linfed assist in tossing the ball while Kerr and Manley coaches refine reverses and power plays for the visitors.

York Coe Tho Glenn Warner Stanford James Marks Wiski Warner Hanila Contac Honda Warener Terbert McClarken Elven Tod Hiraman Golden ‘Tornate Georgia ‘Tech San Francisco Fang Giants Hinkle Russell Phat Nenerday Mason Doseani Canehea Goery Rihle Aavn Kerr Manlay Bob Klerkner University of San Francisco

Parish Cage League Tonight at Nic Saint Mars Rectory

Parish cage league action set for Tuesday night at St Marys rectory venue with Paul managers arranging a game and listing teams and times for the evening.

Parish Paul Af Tening Nee Moked Ali Elneaday Nic St Mars's

Texas Owners to Meet on Salaries in Varus League

Texas league owners plan a meeting to discuss salary limits and a cap on individual pay. Jumbled notes indicate a $500 monthly individual limit debated. Hammond signals possible changes. Night play and attendance trends cited, with teams like Wichita Falls and Bennington mentioned as potential beneficiaries.

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Stars Upset In Net Event At National Indoors

In Baltimore the top seeds fell during the national junior indoor tennis championships as the favored teams, including Kaufman and Winston, faced early exits. The doubles semifinals feature two powerful pairings from Washington and New York, while singles competition moves into quarterfinal rounds with key players advancing.

Daltimore Dean— Fel Vielers China Frank Kaufman George B. Duan Philadelphia Chraracle Kowman Ginnn Dia William V. Winston Soul Oroner Howard Nehtio New York New Jersey Wim Aod Gilbert Dunt Washington Lyrasiy Grosaman White Plaina Wen One Tennna Selcin South Orange Nova Brak Kaufman Esva Joseph Feldman Darin Brechuan Matlimore David Tieden Ballinmore Fanny Ramey Donovan Fordham Unriversity Giles Veratenten New Yo Joln Nogrady Near York Massy Freudenhelm Mark Becht University of Pennysylvania Richard Hebard Porta

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