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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1931

Page

10

Release of outfielder Orr by San Antonio club.

The San Antonio club released outfielder Orr after a season with the team and before, in a sequence of trades and signings, Wilbur Cooper was noted as released. The report recalls Orr's prior play with Texas Valley League in 1928 and duties with Abilene, Teague, Studders, and Springfield, highlighting his 1925 batting average and 1930 spring context with the Studders.

Reurg Gi Ore Studders Texas Jesgar Spuds Krozs Fitz Gerald Gor Bettenenum Tress Hammant Young On Ge Orr Mice Tielder

Dempsey Gives Tip to Business Women

Newark dispatch reports a muddled item about Ambassador Dempsey advising business women on improving figures by candy and smoke trends. Mentions Mike Heller and Teague Emerges as figures in a change discussion tied to diet and retail aisles.

Dempsey Newark N. 1 Jark Densors Michae Mike Ad Jut Heller Intane Teague

Old Favorites Battling at Beethoven in Rough Ten Round Card

Boxing card at Beethoven features Brinks Hoopee and Lefty Kid with Gil derieland in a 10 round main event promoted by Warren. Reported tense action centers on eye shaping and precise points as top contenders Garcia, Sortels, Scaraeer, Cruz and others headline a lively, uneven evening.

Brinks Hoopee Kid Gilderieland Bob Razo Warren Garcia Bill Sortels Jim Scaraeer Yo Cruz Orients A. Leper

Bobby Dodds Dies Aged Negro Boxer

A mangled report notes the death of boxer Bobby Dodds an aged Negro fighter. The fragmentary text mentions a Charlestown event and a fight outcome, with garbled names and dates. The piece references Curley and Gans and hints at a recent semifinal or bout among other distorted details.

Bobby Dodds Kobus Henry Gera Doe Dark Curley Charlestown Lina Tae

Blowing Rock Natural Phenomenon Reported Heroic Claims

A North Carolina rock site known as Blowing Rock is described as a natural phenomenon with perpetual updrafts that blow objects off the edge. The tale credits Tom Corking and Brundidge as exposing medical diploma fraud in the 1920s, suggesting sensational schemes and school closures tied to alleged fake credentials.

Blowing Rock North Carolina Tom Corking

Spring's Near Pennock Wilson on Dotted Line

A chaotic draft write up details Pennock and Wilson nearing contract talks with the Yankees. Mentions Babe Ruth, Jimmie Foxx era players, and Hot Stove league chatter about signings, reserve salaries, and minor league pay limits.

Spring Pennock Wilson

Hawks Battle Y for First Half Title

The Texas Chiro practice college Hawks meet the Y M G A Toxianghs in a crucial second game at Woodlawn Inke pym Tuesday night, with the Heat half championship at stake. The Public Service Utilitica vs Jack Neo Nash Saleamen opens the twin bill.

Teague Texas Chiropractic College Hawks Toxianghs Fendershin Wood-lawn Inke Pym Public Service Utilitica God Jack Neo Nash Saleamen Banks Hax Tommy Gish Ray Joe Coole AL Marg N Matters Ban Jeaull and Clyborne Little

Big Leaguers to Mix Early in Spring Training

American league clubs plan 70 games against National league opponents and 18% against minor leagues. Detroit leads with 10 games against Fitzsburgh and 25 with Coast League clubs. Yankees 33, St. Louis 26, Chicago and Philadelphia 24, Boston and Cleveland 22, Washington 18. White Sox and Athletics 24, 17 with N League. Washington Boston Cleveland limit interleague play with minors. Senators and Red Sox avoid major opposition until home games. Cincinnati Reds series delayed pending opening.

Chicago Detroit Tigers Fitzstarghac Yankees St. Louis Philadelphia Boston Cleveland Washington White Sox Toston Senators Red Sox

Six Day Bicyclist Sets Entry Record in New York

New York February 3. Gerard DeMaets rugged racing cyclist emulates the famed six day ride. He enters New York's fiftieth international six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden set to run February 25. DeMaets won two mid races this year making him the only rider to accomplish that feat.

New York Gerard DeMaets Relzinn Evely Marizona Square Garden

Don George Dominates Sta siak in February Fight

Don George easily defeats Stanley Sta limit in a Monday night bout. George wins the first round by fall, claiming clear victory over Sta in a brisk, decisive match.

Don George Stasiak BUF Don Genran Bravywright Stanley Stalimit Pete Destge SS Amin

Bowling, Uro sbhany and Klaerner duel in league match

The Etwa league match saw Frank Greaskeng and Bill Kloeenrr compete as Geoee Hrm Lipkel Angelo Mittucla led BE tilts while Shila Kileerner beat Be Taare in two straight frames. Battarlia won the final game easily over Grootheny as Frank Aas struggled. Early games featured Kinerrer and Urostieny as contenders. The report details multiple players and weekly schedules for the Fifth to Eleventh weeks of the UBACenYs and North Loop leagues, highlighting scores and lineups.

Urosbhany Klaerner Frank Greaskeng Bill Kloeenrr Ween Etwa Lleva MIL Clann Alnxieg Geoee Lipkel Angelo Mittucla Karem Tilts Shila Kileerner Be Taare Straleht Wttnie Battarlia Took the Firal Wama With Easy From Grootheny Vollaue Hue Frank Ha Wat Urostieny Frank Aas Vollage TBO Accona Bitsro Kerr Elie Slonpin al Banta Mario Elkalleya Hen Rhelaer Gus Weber B. Reiles Fossey Jung India

Canyon Buffs Quell Abilene Christians in Conference Tilt

Canyon Buffaloes defeated Abilene Christian College Wildcats 49 to 24 in the conference game. Comer and Newberry topped scoring with 46 points each for Canyon, while the Wildcats struggled offensively.

Canyon Buffs QUELL Abilene Canyon Buffaloes Abilene Christian College Newberry

Brown regains flyweight title in tough Manchester bout

Brown defeats Betty Kichy on points to reclaim the British flyweight championship in Manchester after a hard fought bout. In other action Kirby previously beat Brown at a different meet, while A.Tinos led Main Avenue Juniors 31-30 in a close basketball game at Woodlawn Jake Gym with Paluneky and Levine scoring for the winners.

Manchester England Tackie Brown Betty Kichy Kirby Brown YM. H. A. Lions MIT A

Mixed Fight Hype Shrugs Through Polarized Boxing Talk

The piece inventories a crowded slate of boxing names and rumored showdowns centered on Walker Sharkey Langitzaw Schmeling and others. It notes potential matchups in Chicago and New York with references to Gardem garden and various promoters, hinting at a frenzied build for a series of bouts and celebrity fighters.

Copelan TM Fips New York Ferldeollyt Marlian Seuare Armirlea Mickey Walker Cleveland Siam Aken Dr. Burg Haale Vietarice Mapaner Lou America Uly Griffith Kiske Ghitiga Max Han Mas Tracer Alite Tommy Langitzaw Alan Bidet Labacin Haw Herd Kid Hrancia Mary Tan Trivey Terilkh Vince Duniler

Bexar County Cage Race Heats Up As Title Hopes Loom

South San Antonio and Harlandale High vie for top district place as undefeated Harlandale leads with five wins while South San Antonio pursues, with Alamo Heights and Somerset also in the mix. Upcoming games include South San Antonio vs Harlandale and Marlandale High clashes shaping the race.

Bexar County Lili South Fan Aulogio High Wid Maison High Golden Bears Harlandale Grmanglum Hall Romala Rm South San Antoniana Harlandale High Indians Sonth San An’tonio High Marlandale Higa Eame Neving Wilking Alamo Heights

Polo Tourney Opens Sunday in Southwestern Circuit Cup

The Afr Corpa Training Center in Colo will ride against the San Angelo Rainbows in the first midwinter polo tournament game. In the upper bracket Avalin has a bye and will face the winner, while Detroit meets Fort Lars Houston in the lower bracket. Fort Bliss, champions last year, are not entered this season.

Afr Corpa Colo Kelis Fient San Angelo Rainbows Tor Avalin Detroit Fort Lars Houston San Antonio Fort Bliss Pia Aaa

Voks Ill Before City Hoop Clash As Flu Hits Players

Voks facing Brackenridge at Woodlawn Wednesday amid illness woes. Santos, Mendes out with influenza. Mendez unavailable against Main. Zepeda Gutierrez may start, Alvacala shifts forward. Voks rely on recent title pace but must tighten defense and rebounding.

Etn Santer Mendes Wright Sidney Laqniee Brackenridge High Botdock Miley Mendez Main Avenue Sanos Zepeda Aut Gutierrez Ace Mail Alvacala He -Voks Voks Hikewlae

Scattered College Basketball Scores From Narrow Card

A collage of early season scores shows Columbia besting Ohio State 30 to 20 while Minnesota dominates 86 to 14 and several smaller colleges post wins or close losses. Other results include Ottawa over Butler 52 to 82 and Southwestern edging Ctunily 27 to 23.

Marquette Detroit St. Olaf Fromline Grinnell Coe Minnesota Town Washington Wentatinster Nebraska Butler Ottawa St. Jarra Tittsburg Marysills St. Benedicta Bethel Chiatoma City Cordell Christian Fast Central Northwestern Southwestern Ctunily Fast Toray Terchers

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