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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1931

Page

17

Lanier and Main Shift City High Championship Game

Lanier and Main Avenue high schools moved their city championship aerica game to Friday night as part of a doubleheader at Woodlawn Lake pavilion. The second game features Marys University Rattlers vs Schreiner Institute Mountaineers Kerrville. Saturday sees Schreiner clash with the Rattlers again at 5 o clock.

Lanier Main Avenue Aerica Hattlers SS ‘Mary’s University Mountaineers Schreiner Institute Kerrville Woodlawn Lake Pomposium Rattlers Schreiner City Lanter Brackenridge Eagles St Marys Voks San Marcos San Bfarcom Baptist Academy Pricer

Sox Give Two For Kid Star

Chicago February 11 A bid Ed Walshs boy Ed Jr is going to the minors In a deal completed yesterday Mel Bimone star outfielder and Clarence Hoffman moved to Louisville The Young Walsh made a road start with the White Sox in 1928 from Notre Dame but failed to stick Manager Donnie Bush regards him as a premier minor league prospect and Wee a fast sure outfielder

Chicago Bip Walsh Ed Jr. la Guing White Sox Louinville Club American Association Mel Bimone Comex Clarence Hoffman Louinville Notre Dame University Donnie Bushmons Teague Wee

Junior High Basketball Triumphs Lead In Class A

Nemo Herrera’s West Sider Vanier routs Nathaniel Hawthorne 53 to 25 on Hawthorne’s court. Lavier leads with 15 points as Vanier wins third straight, atop Class A. Mark Twain crushes Edgar Allan Poe 33 to 2 in a Tuesday tilt, Cardensa 14, Tanis 18 for Twain.

Nemo Herrera West Sider Vanier Nathaniel Hawthorne Stoning Lavier Herrera Lanter Mark Twain Clase Tloc Lowell Edgar Allan Bee

Altoona Speedway Sees New Management Take Over

Centered on Altoona, the big mile speedway, long a host to national auto racing since 1924, is taken over by Ralph A. Hankinson of New York after papers signed before midnight. Hankinson promises the policy remains unchanged, with Labor Day and Flag Day feature races planned. he already controls more than fifty tracks nationwide.

Altoona Ite Ites Ralph A. Taskinson New York Hankinson Heckinson

Two Heavyweight Bouts Set For Rival Shows Tonight

New York February 1 two rival wrestling cards go on tonight Jack Corley brings his mastodons to Ridgewood Grove Grounds while the Herman Bowfer combine stages another show at the Sixty ninth regiment armory. Joe Stecher former world heavyweight champion meets Maria Plestine in the feature bout at the armory. Jim Tendes, billed as bantamweight champion, defends his title against Ginn Garinal di of Italy, the head driver at Ridgewood Grove.

New York Jack Corley Hidgewood Grove Grong Sixty-ninth Regiment Joe Stecher Maria Plestine Armors Jim Tend

Washington Will Try It Again With Same Outfit

Washington, led by manager Walter Johnson, plans to strengthen for the 1931 season with new infielders Joe Kabel and Joe Judge, plus boasted pitchers Marberry and Wadley. The lineup includes outfielders Ham Rice and Ham West, catchers Hargrave Gherrity and Cliff Boston, and a pitched staff featuring Tauscher and Griffith, aiming to maintain the club’s competitive edge.

Washington Walter Johnson Glyds Milan Nick Altroth al Schacht Pilchers Crowder Marberrs Wadley Joass Liska Tauscher Peregoy Fidler le Broom Burke Grifith Fischer Sculhpars Boeing Hargrave Gherrity Kenna Bolton Henry Joe Kabel Clark Griffith Kobel Joe Judge Griffith Stadium Kruhel Boater Jordan Newark Jobo Dashiell Chattanooga Henrys Mannsh Ham Rice Ham West West Dave Harris Edwards Harry Rice Yankees West Ja Tom Clark Earl Mark Braves Tom Providente Portland Nas Thor Marberry Jones Licka Brown Atta Carl Fischer Walter Tauscher Dallas Lynn Griffith Peregoy Run Ficher Dfuddy Ruel Boston Roy Spencer Red Uargrazs Detroit Eddie Gberrity Ed Henna Chattannoga Cliff Boston Nate Ruel Hargrave Ken da

Brooklyn Club Takes Quinn At Word

Brooklyn Robins coachs in Hot Springs Arkansas. Quinn known as Ol Jack Pincus Quinn dates major league pitching to 1903. He seeks one more season and claims to be not through. He declined to reveal contract terms but called himself very acceptable and ready to sign if offered.

Hot Springs Ark Jack” Pincus Quinn Brooklyn Robing Nonchainot Robina Gonnie Munck Heaid Tim Quinn

Fight Results Tie Up Distorted Cards Across Cities

An unclear report lists several boxing results with multiple city tags and fighters. Names include Annelated Pres from Kansas City, Mickey Cohen from Denver, and Tommy Gragan from Omaha, with wins by decision or knockout over rivals such as Augie Dignan and Carl Johnson.

Pres Kansas City Mickey Cohen Denver Tommy Gragan Ouaha Hymie Wiseman Des Moines Iowa Johnny Gardina Indianapolis Eddie Anderson Tn- Manapolis Augie Dignan New York Babe Keller Tatédu Carl Johnson Seattle Fortlaul George George ~ Manley, Denver, and Leo Lomeki Aberdeen Wash Providence Joe Sekyra Dayton Mike Donoglia Italy

Medina Lake Fish Population Up By Large Shipment

Medina Lake sees a rise in piscatorial population with about 3 100 fish, mostly bream, released Tuesday night from Cupelo Mississippi. A second shipment of similar size is due Wednesday night and a third in about a week. Superintendent Bill Burlonr, C B Groter of the San Marcos fish hatchery, Joe Groniel and others oversaw transfer to the lake.

Medina Lake Woters Cupelo Bill Burlonr C. B. Groter San Marcos Joe Groniell

Steers edge Longhorns in overtime thriller

In Austin on February 11 Southern Methodist University beat Texas 41 35 to press its lead in the Southwest Conference. Elkins was called for traveling to wipe out a potential game winner as the extra period began. Rhea Williams scored 17 to pace SMU with Formby adding 11 and Johnson and Reynolds starting strong in overtime.

Austin Southern Methodist University Mialanga University of Texas Longhornshore Steers

Society Puts On Its Own Fights in Florida

In MLAMT Florida on February 11 society hosts an open air boxing bout for debutantes and their families at a private club. Johnny Nebo of Key West defeats Lee Merritt of Lake Worth in ten rounds as guests from Florida’s golf coast watch, an orchestra and tea accompany the event.

Mlamt Fla John L. Sullivan Jheir Florida Johnny Nebo Key West Ea Mmerritt Lake Worth

Sabinal Girls Rally for Second Win at Uvalde Court

Sabinal High School girls basketball team won their second game, defeating Del Rio on an indoor court in Uvalde after a rugged Sabinal field delayed play. Williamette Andres coached the Sabinal squad as the final score stood 20 to 14 in Sabinal's favor.

Sabinal Tex Sabinal Tigh School del Rio Sabinal Court Uvalde Williamette Andres

Cotton Revolt Splits Golf in Britain

London Feb 11 CP A controversy over the Ryder Cup splits British golf as Henry Cotton clashes with the Professional Golfers Association. Cotton threats withdrawal if rules require all team members to tour in America together. Colton seeks freedom to play in the United States and Britain may defend the cup in Columbus Ohio.

London Great Ibenpeary Henry Cotton Hailish Professional Golfers’ Association of Great Britain Britain Columbus Ohio BP. G. A America England Colton Heould United States New Gorton Percy Alais Alpa Aubyy Boomer J. CG. Boyer Cotton Boomer Fere

Welters Meet In Friday's Main Event At Exposition Coliseum

Promoter Ralph Hammonds opens Exposition Coliseum with a welterweight world title bout as Jack Heypoldt puts his belts on the line against Everett Rattan in a top card headlined by two out of three falls. The program also features Kiloni vs Bauer and Gushrie vs Pergerdi among other one fall bouts.

South Ralph Hammonds Seazon Ontal Exrposidion Coliseum Jack Heypoldt Everett Rattan Reynolds Dallan Joca Cedar Rapids Farmer” Burne Burne Frank Gotch Burgasad New York Glass Ruslds Matty Mateud Hammonds George Bauer John Kilonia Roughhouse Boston Rasania Singh Slippery Wiodu Eddie Challenger Jackson Mississippi Red” "Lindsey Shreveport “Terror Joe Bauer

Davis Cup Net Stars In Brooklyn Tourney

Two members of the 1920 American Davis cup team and two leading candidates for the year compete in a Brooklyn Heights Casino event starting tomorrow. George M. Lott Jr. and John Yao Ryn of Philadelphia represented the United States that year. Gregory Mangin of Newark, with Frank Balelda, a runner up for 1920 national championship, are among top contenders for 1891.

New York Brooklyn Heights George M. Lott Jr John Yao Ryn Philadelphia United States Gregory Mangin Newark N.J Frank Balelda

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