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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1931
Page
5
In a Southwest Conference night, SMU Mustangs roll past Texas Tech and Arkansas foes. The Aggies and Razorbacks show varying form as Texas Christian trips gain pressure in the standings. Patrickland tops scoring with 51 points for the Mustangs.
Harvard and Princeton announce renewed talks to resume athletic relations except for football after years of tension. Kennedy and Dinghies lead the joint effort, citing a shift in sentiment since August four years ago and aiming to reestablish competition in baseball tennis intercollegiate rowing and golf.
In a crowded lanes scene, Macken and Uituns led a high scoring attack with a late surge. The event saw several teams including Cleaners In Viels and Tavlee Xinepin Teague Teague vying for top honors as pins fell in a dramatic Friday afternoon session.
The winter tennis meet opens with singles and doubles draws at the Sadaie club led by top seed Allison. Notable players include Hall of Orange NJ, Melt of Miestin, and vince Hess in the doubles contenders, with seedings set as the event runs Sunday afternoon under director Marshal Mell.
Seguin hosts two St John Lutheran teams in a Sunday night doubleheader at XY Arena. Bexvin Lutheran and local squads headline the card with tip off around 8 o clock. fans urged to attend as Lutheran club play boosts community hoops.
Joe Bonowitz was sold to the Mobile team of the Southern association in a deal announced in Fort Worth on February 14. The sale price was not disclosed. Bonowitz had been a long-time member of the club and was linked to potential manager roles in the Texas league.
Cincinnati president Sidney Weil denied reports that the Reds were selling. Columbus financier Leland MacPhail announced plans to buy the club from Weil, who has run the team as a farm system and investor venture. purchase price undisclosed amid talks on player development.
Lanier students earned a high school basketball victory over Harris teams with a 224 to 208 score in Class 0 after a close start at the Inniercourt. The Hornets of Athiny High School also defeated Paso Ash and Austin High with scores 38 to 1f and 45 to 20, boosting the season's standings.
Dick Phe lan dies at 92 after a long life connected to baseball. A left foothold in early pro play, he never wore a glove yet played for teams in the National Association and various leagues. Surviving are five sisters and several siblings. Funeral will be held at St Marys Church with Rev Reese Palgran officiating.
The Rattlers meet Schreiner Institute of Kerrville at Woodlawn Lake, tipping off at 8 o'clock. Maryland University standout Dow Klanser leads scoring for Rattlers in a 92 point effort, while Schreiner seeks to rebound after losses in two prior games.
The Army horse event began with civilian store entries and Second Division horses at Fort Sua Houston. Competitors included officers, enlisted personnel, women, and children, with 120 prizes awarded. The show moved indoors to the Coliseum due to bad weather, starting at 9 o'clock Sunday morning.
Yates faces Phil Verking, former British Amateur champion, in the South Plaza amateur poll tournament final here Saturday. Tammy Goealwin was eliminated in the semifinals while Perkins did not attend. The final was scheduled for 30 holes.
West Texas Teachers College won the conference title by defeating Bullas Teachers College in a decisive 14 to 9 victory, securing seven straight wins in Western Division play. The result confirms Canyon as the division champion in the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
Los Angeles reports golf season onset with a series of upcoming tournaments. Events include San Francisco and Glendale matches with substantial prize sums around 4000 dollars. Areas around Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Long Beach and Catalina are weighing additional amateur and pro tours.
Mangin and Bronie reach the semifinals of a New York indoor tennis tournament. Kept players include Mangin of Newark and Brunie of New York. Bronte defeated Merritt Culler 61 64 while another match left undecided to be completed this afternoon between Vor Sisa and Herbert da Baymin.
A newcomer in Kansas USC competition outshot 62 veterans to win the national title at a trapshooting event. Oklahoma City’s Mrs B. J. Son and De. E. J. Stofer of Kansas City joined top contenders as the winner earned $870.80 and a $100 watch after a decisive final stan.
Belve Bean, Cleveland Indians pitcher, lost a damage suit against Santa Fe Railroad alleging permanent arm injuries from a 1920 car collision with a locomotive. The Ninety sixth district court awarded $20,000 to the defendant after trial.
Washington University moved into a share of the Missouri Valley lead by defeating Grinnell 36 to 28 in Kansas City. Creighton of Omaha was idle, leaving the standings tied for first place.
At the ninth annual indoor track and field meet hosted by the Kansas City Athletic Club, top contenders from Minwestern and rivals vie for national titles. Harold Manning of Wichita State is highlighted as the national squrmile champion, with notable athletes including Roy Turan and James Ay Trusch among the participants in decathlon and pentathlon events.
The Hawks will practice Sunday between 11 and 12 at Weewhama Lake. Virgil Winter serves as manager for the team known as the Laurel Elephants Merherti, winners of the first half of the Cup.
In Chicago a boxing match is announced between Shea and Francis for February 20. The event targets the featherweight title with fans urged to attend as Chicago headlines promote the contender showdown and regional excitement.
In a Brackenridge Court showdown, the Eagles defeated the Academy Cubs in a tight final prep game. Key scorers included 23 points from TM and 14 from Seate, with Sotelo leading other insers. Brackenridge-Rhefoth team forwards and guards like Seate, Hill, Abeo, and Horton contributed as the crowd witnessed a spirited high school cage contest.
An unclear boxing or fight results snippet lists many misread names and places such as New York England Texas Cincinrati Pittsburgh and Saint Louis. The text reads like a garbled sports roundup with numerous typos making exact matchups hard to identify.
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