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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1929

Page

7

Linups Named for Frisco Struggle in East West Classic

East and West teams name tentative lineups for the fifth annual East West classic in Frisco with over 50 000 expected. Eastern stars from Notre Dame Purdue and Minnesota face Western standouts from Oklahoma Nebraska and Colorado College in a national charity game raising funds for Shriners Hospital.

Ban Francisco Tec Uneena Andy Kerr Dick Maa- Tey Booms Dartmouth Tanner Minnesota Sleight Purdue Lavamex Notre Dame Shriners’ Hospital Crippled Childern

Halt Called On Texas Deer Hunters

State game department ends deer season in Texas than in many years past as turkey and bear seasons also close. Quail hunters may hunt in Sfield until January 16 while duck season remains open at the high Miers until dusty Zr.

Trans Lundown Tm State Game Department

Sunoco Oilers Remain Best in Nation in Close Victory

The Sunoco Oilers, defending national champions, edged the Cyclones 28 to 24 in a hard fought City league clash. Cardo Toray led the Oilers with strong scoring while Tolia Warren paced the Cyclones, but Sunoco held on to keep their two-year national title hopes alive.

Dallas Nes Braoro Oilers Umfer Wonlover Namie Eli Naisa Tory Chonge Cavanlty Golden Cyclones Rou Yonring A. A. Uy Ube Sunoco Tresevont-Cochran Sehenp

Coast Conference Title Anticipation For Bowl Matchup

Fans show peak interest as undefeated Métshirah Panthers and Southern California Trojans prepare for the New Year clash at the Rose Bowl. Pittsburgh eyes top West status, while weather and travel add to the pageant of prep games and lineups.

Cali Métshirah Panthers Southern California ‘Trojans Stanford Pittsburgh Southern California Uame California Len Tearm Pitt Jock Sutherlaod Hawprer Trojana Anlootrek Scekers Amie Sutherland Neah Pitt Panthers Relves Queacion Dingolo Dike Tinya Tetas Speokahly Piveburgh Toschisto Ace Taypaant

Noble Kher Named Purdue Head Mentor by Jimmy Phelan

Former tine coach Noble Kher is reported as the new head mentor at Purdue per Jimmy Phelan who travels to Washington for the confirmation.

Noble Kher Purdue Jimmy Phelan Wathington

Wartime basketball notes from Eight Corps arena clash

A garbled report details a midweek basketball contest at Leazio Park between forces tied to the Eighth Corps. It mentions player Nave suffering a brain injury, lineup tweaks for Poot Crivekert, and possible officiating changes as sides object to decisions. Further notes indicate preparations for a Browns game and potential umpire assignments, with several names uncertain or disputed.

Fonthaly Leazio Park Saurlaynd Spike Nave Tafauter Wits Thesdas Starion Hoaitat Lint Nave Crivekert Wari Dymus Ares Officwes San Hoonag Tinna Liarald Winters Peazier Villy Allstar Ginny Ratzier Phe Legate Park

Shires Fights Drawn Out In Debut Shows Cash Gains

Reports from Chicago note Shires earning more money each night as crowds chatter about his opponent in a tainted boxing circuit. The New York boxing commission buoys Brown’s concern over the matchup while Shires remains a headline act in Detroit. Tonight he aims to net around $200 for a public appearance ahead of another billed bout.

Coucago Artie Shires Merrily Derermot Merting Lis New York Boxing Commission Tiak Brown Arthur

Fields and Ros Will Swap Blows Monday

Teuladelpita reports a welterweight bout set for Philadelphia arena next Monday night between fields and Ros. Approved by Frank Wiener, chairman of the Pennsylvania athletic commission, the match will feature a 142 pound welterweight limit with contestants to scale accordingly.

Teuladelpita Fark Wields Loos Angeles World Welterwelght Tields’ Ville Jth

Shrine charity game pits Southern and Northern blues squads

Atlanta reports a Shrine charity football game tomorrow with Georgia Tech star Stumpy Thomason leading the Cardinal team for the South and Bobby Dodd coaching the Tennessee led Blues from Neyland. Florida coach Hackman directs the Cardinal, while Neyland’s Tennessee squad shows solid depth and talent.

Atlanta Stumpy Thomason Georgia ‘Tech Cardinal Diene Mekver Ave Teoraosee Snady ‘Ie Northern Blues Chardon Hachman Florida Direcisile Cardinal Outfit Tot Neyland Tennessee My Blues Jn Bobby Doid Temnnessee Dunlap Georgia Tech Neyland Dodd Thackmin McAver Mug Araudt Hawks Pitet

Hockey needs two referees for safe fast play

In Minneapolis officials of the American hockey association say the game is too fast for a single referee to police. They voted yesterday to assign two referees for each league contest for the balance of the season after frequent complaints that players were using tactics outside the rules with one official unable to detect all misconduct.

Minneapolis Mini Wee Minter Hr -Americate Docker Association Ty Omyday Lee Maer To & Iwad

Mexican boys play 26 more U S games

Mexico City Fal basketball team, upset here, will continue a four-state goodwill tour spanning Kansas, Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Texas. Manager Miguel Cirignin announced dates, starting February 8 at Vincible, with Lynn May College. schedule aims to showcase international teams.

U. S Winfield Kan Pec Mexico City Southwestern College United Texas Aiith Vineville Louini

Fight results from New York and Newark card roundup

A noisy fight page reports A Ferownd decision over Tucy Ja Gras by Steve Goteh from New York and Predifly Welty knocked out in the fourth round. Vycea Vigna and Terban Waters each win by ground or grout style. Tae pra knocks out Frank Mantagia in the eighth, Billy Algere wins in a 1 round division, Bills Kennedy stops in the fourth, and New York’s Polo de Grose defeats Mickey Doyle. Max Baer, heavyweight, stops Yong Kurntis in the first round. The Chicago amateur three cushion billiards match between Worlhas of Bt Lewis and Max Shi moni of Milwaukee is moved to January 3 and 4 due to date conflicts.

New York Ren Jehr East Side Weon Tucy Ja. Gras Steve Goteh Kew York Predifly Welty Atlanta Arthur de Chaneplain Vycea Vigna Terban Waters Yommy Syracuse Yorkville Newark King Keloman Tae Pra Ouf Frank Mantagia Billy Algere Arizona Babe Marshall Bullmore Jhister Brown Oltimore Bills Kennedy New Orleans Jamaica Polo de Grose Mickey Doyle Oakland Calif Max Baer Keneked Yong Kurntis Los Angeles Onicago Dee.d Vfi Iit Worlhas Bt Lewis Max Shimoni Milwaukee St. Lewis Orvid

German tennis champion Hans Mollenthauer dies in crash

The death of Germany’s tennis champion Hans Mollenthauer follows an automobile accident. Daviy cnp star is reported among those affected, with authorities investigating the collision.

Hans Mollenthauer Germany Daviy Cnp

Elks Open Texas Road Trip Against Steers

Elks manager Virgil Winters sends Kila Cagera to Ausum to face Triags University Steers in a New Year’s matchup. Elks have lost four games this season, with recent losses to Kingsville Cubs Christi Nomads and St John’s Luther ABA, but show strong form and aim for victory over San Antonians.

Virgil Winters Nis Kila Cagera Tmuesday Ausum Triags University Pe Elke Truelinay Kingsville Ony Cubs Christi Nomads St. John's Luther Aba

Polo Center Gets Start at San Antonio Tele Center

San Antonio tele center consolidation to operate at 10 o clock morning. J. Lap homa serves as chair, with G. Denham as secretary and treasurer. Tirtckelidpe park to be supervised by the new center under local authorities.

San Antonio Jlo Feta

Chicago and Houston High Schools Collide

Englewood Chi High prep football team travels to Houston for a final workout and a charity game under the local Shrine Temple auspices. Fans from both sides are expected to attend this public event at Nice Field with a noon kickoff.

Chicago Houston T're Aoustin High Sehant Allstars Peemaralion Englewood

Cisco Team Prepares for Valley Rivalry Gridiron Match

Cisco high school football squad arrived yesterday to compete in the annual "Rate at the Grape" New Year event. Opponents from the valley have been lightly training at handling. Proceeds from the game go to charity.

Brownsville Teras Cisco High School Nere Onib Valley Unelingen

Barbut Discloses Marriage in March

New York dec 11 Oh with halfday greeting Ray Barbuti Olympic 400 meter champion is receiving congratulations upon a marriage disclosed by friends March 3 Miss Marion Ayieja Hicka sister of Helen the golfer was the bride

New York Ray Harbuli Iq Hoje Tewaa Iant March Misa Marion Ayieja Hicka Helen

Olympic Committee Moves To Restore Olympic Machinery

The American Olympic Committee plans a revived structure with a permanent standing committee of the American Olympic Association, including broad college representation, to manage American Olympic participation and finance. Avery Brundage and Trig. Gen. Palmer Pierce sign the statement urging progress and proposing a $2,000,000 permanent fund.

Inyrs Avery Hruutlnge Amateur Athletic Union of United States Trig Valmer Bi Pieree Col Inglate Asietic Laa American Ympic Association

College basketball scores mix across scattered listings

Readable lines show mixed college teams posting varied scores from North Dakota and Montana to California and Colorado. Notable items include Georgia Tech 82 defeating Stevens Tech 25 and Nebraska with 26 points. other entries list Vanderbil t and Seneca Gibera, with incomplete team names and multiple OCR errors.

University of Cigh California Uniersity of Colorado Kearney Normal Schole Turtue Vanderbitt Seneca Gibera I'L Employes Caywilly Cyelocy Dallas Hutler Nebraska Georgia Tech Stevens Tech Versity

Hockey Scores From Duluth and Nearby Arenas

Duluth team routed Ste Govis 7 to 4 while Eveland and Towndun posted 4 4 overtime results in Cine arena. Notable names linked to the games include local clubs and scorers.

Duluth Ste Govis Eveland Towndun

Junction W Will Have Quintet Of Giants

Junction Texas prep notes promise a strong 61st basketball game of the season. Coach Earl Bowers leads a deep squad with many lettermen returning from last year. Training starts after the holidays as the team prepares for district play and strong local competition.

Junction Texas den Hhaad Junction Hughes Conen Earl Bowers Lynvers Chough bin Nyateria Atrenunis Stroggiling

Razorbacks Return To Cage Schedule

Fayetteville Arkansas DecaltS Coach Chace Mas ett vent tls says Razorbacks begin workouts today after disclosing plans for two a day sessions. The squad will practice twice daily for the next two days as announced by the Razorbacks coach.

Razorbacks Fayetteville Ark Chace Arkansas Razorbacks Lincs Corinthay Hall

Drake and Fordham to meet in 1931 football clash

New York report states Drake and Fordham football teams will stage a game on an October date in 1931. Announcement comes from Ad Taitea, a graduate emanator of Shaki. Venue listed as the college field with exact date not yet fixed.

New York Der Drake Fordham Fonthal Ad Taitea Thy Ola Deronnda

Dallas Teams Prep for Clash in Final Practice

Dallas on December 31 reports final prep as Southwestern and Midwest football squads ready to clash the next day. Coach Morrison plans light drills and rehearsal, keeping lineup undecided while a thorough workout is expected to sharpen key positions ahead of the game.

Dallas Southwest Midwest Dixie Desk Tag Morrison Bouth Wiscraw Litas

Los Angeles Votes $225,000 for Games Improvements

The Los Angeles city council approved spending 225000 for improvements to the Coliseum to prepare for the 1932 Olympic Games. The measure forms part of a total 400000 appropriation for the project with remaining funds authorized by city authorities.

Los Angeles COUS

Shikat Teats Romano in New York Wrestling Showdown

Richard Shikat defeats Mike Romano in a world heavyweight wrestling match in New York. The bout drew interest from the New York and Pennsylvania athletic commissions amid a tense moment early in the contest.

Shikat Teats Romano New York Richard Shikat Learsweight Thamasa Pennsylvana Mike Romana Bal Bald Mtv Aig

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