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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1931

Page

7

Southern Methodist Pursues Southwest Basketball Crown

Dallas report tracks SMU Mustangs on road for first South West conference title. They face Texas A&M at College Station then Rice in Houston while rivals Texas Christian and Arkansas push for late-season wins. Jake Reynolds tops SMU scoring as Williams of Texas and Baylor loom in standings.

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Midgets Sweep Three Wins In Two Days

The St Anthour Midgens won three junior league games in two days. Saturday afternoon they beat St Gerard's Juniors 39 to 72, then overwhelmed the Junior Rangers, and Sunday afternoon defeated Anibary 4E2 with 23 points by Vrady leading scorers. Linaupi: Br Anthony Midgets Hrady 24 and Verderame jj forward Cor Zi center.

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Alamo League Set for Wednesday Doubleheader

The Alamo League shifts its weekly doubleheader to Wednesday night. The evening card features the FBI Hawks versus Post Office Clerks and includes San Antonio Fusiners, Able College, and Warlandase Regorotch leaguers in the schedule ahead of May's close.

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Miss Texas Wins Final Day Horse Show Feature

Miss Texas led a string of wins at the Fort Sam Houston horse show in the Exposition grounds coliseum. She and Mrs. Walsh rode Miss Texas to first in five gated saddles, and paired events also yielded top placements for Crow and Miss Texas, with Magic ridden by Mr. Warren taking additional honors. Others, including Jean Champion on a Shetland and Major Holman’s entries, earned multiple prizes across hunting, model cavalry, jumping, and children's mounts, showcasing strong performances from the Twelfth Cavalry and Third Infantry units.

Miss Texas Av. B. Crow J. I. Walsh Fort Sam William Gebse Peres Meadows Crow the Hotors West Joy Murray Joe Potts Walsh Tiling Rex McDonnell Tahyma Warren Magic Robert Aroma My Word Miss Meadows Preece San Mirael Mike Twelth Cavalry Mrs. Utmon Captain Adamson Wine Glass Wasp Twelfth Cavalry Mrs. Peston Captain Voorhes Jean Champion Biack Tet Crecil Evelyn Perton Teson George Ball Holman Peyto Biausburr Jows Prank Ninth Infantry Headquarters Company Pattery Major McLain Gene McLain

Northwestern Stays in Lead in Big Ten Race

Northwestern rides a long winning streak atop the Big Ten basketball standings as it faces Illinois tonight in Evanston seeking an eighth straight conference win and twelfth overall. The schedule has Chicago at Ohio State, Purdue vs Minnesota, Wisconsin vs Indiana, and Michigan, Iowa, Nebraska also active across the league. Northwestern already beat Iowa 27 10 15 last Saturday, while Minnesota topped Wisconsin 44 0, Purdue beat Indiana 28 15, and Illinois edged Iowa 26 23.

Chicago Northwestern Fire Miinois Evanston Wildcats Lini Iowa Ilinois Ohio

Tuesday Club Takes Honors In Ball League

The Tuesday club won the first ball chart of the i Ball league Sunday by defeating Ideal club 25 to 0 on a late gym court. Cast members Tamber and Lawsen led with 11 and 12 points respectively. guard Hass and center Tamber starred as Wailers refereed.

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Washington Cinches Coast Basket Title in Seattle

Washington clinches Pacific Coast Conference basketball title as University of Washington hosts final regular season games. Minnesota? Wait stadiums and teams unclear. The piece mentions key players and a late sprint securing the crown with strong performances by McLade and others, though details are garbled.

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Polo Victim Of Rain Again In Southwestern Circuit

Semi final waters in the Southwestern circuit polo tournament were postponed again as rain halted play Sunday. If fields dry, games may proceed this week. otherwise matches shift to Sunday. San Angelo team faces Austin of San Antonio in the upper bracket, while the other San Antonio team plays Fort Sam Houston in the lower bracket. The two winners meet in the finals. Afterward, other elimination matches will be played.

Watcrs Wilson FP. Southwell Executive Polo Committee San Angelo Stainbows Austin San Antonio Fort Sam Houston Indians

Favor Chicago For Title Battle

Chicago reports a leaked forecast that the heavyweight championship bout between Max Schmeling and Young Stribling could be staged at Soldier Field next summer. Promoters from New York and Chicago discut over rights, with no definite plan for six weeks, as officials weigh the venue amid stadium talks and athletic commission input.

Chicago Web The Daily News Today Man Sehneling Young Stribling Soldier Ficht Dune William F. Carey Madison Square Garden Corporation New York Sheldon Clark Chiesco Lodas Max Schmeling Chick Sinclair Oil Companys Carey Clark George F. Gil Illinois Plate Athletic Commission Lex? Hickard Soldier Kckl Getsenid Lig Kam Soldier Field Howard J. Kelly South Park Commission Kelly Geiz Jim Sarley Coms Wader Milpinas Tureney Corners Mexico Faortry Nul Pak Iar Schmeling Sharkey Farrer Carneva

Girls League Double Header At Camp Northosle Court

A Girls League double header begins at 8 o'clock at Camp Northosle court featuring Abe Tiehter Butter-Krasta versus Highland Lassies and Klute hospital Nurses against St John’s Lutherans. Mike Williamson to officiate. February 23 Butter-Krusts face Sports in a key title showdown.

New York Track Experts Competing Tonight at Madison Square Garden

The New York Athletic Club meet at Madison Square Garden gathers top indoor track rivals from the U S and abroad as preparations for the National AAU championships escalate. Foreigner Seppin Martin leads a strong lineup including Russell Chanman Phil Edwards and Martin of Switzerland, aiming to outpace American stars at the premier event.

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Crowd Waits On Hockey Referee

In Chicago on February 16 a crowd gathered outside the stadium after a Rangers versus Blackhawks game. They chanted at referee Mickey Jon over a late goal call by Keramy Cook that could have tied the game, but Jon left by a side door as police dispersed the crowd.

Chicago New York Rangers Blackhawks Mieferee Mickey Jon Jon Alegal Keramy Cook Hawks Crovril

Gaoxler Mile Race Hopes Spark Indoor Records

In a 2000 yard meet in Tuston pace-setter Taul Keller leads as BullwinkleKnight eyes early running while Ray Coser aims for the famous last lap kick to win and possibly break the indoor record.

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Sharkey and Carnera Eye Summer Heavyweight Bout

New York reports a possible Sharkey versus Carnera heavyweight title bout this summer after a disputed bid process. The boxing board seeks a clear winner while politics and money influence venue and matchmaking plans.

Pancho Sures Kayo Win Over Veteran Opponent

Pancho confidently predicted a knockout win over his veteran rival at Wallace Park. The planned bout drew notable figures including promoter Bromintes Naip and locals Willie O'Brien and Robert Meaney, as logistically arranged for Mondag night by Kaygy Warren.

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Aggie Shooters Open Season With Three Wins

The Aggie rifle team secured the first three matches of the season as Lieut.enh reported solid performances by Cote EGE Station, Toran, and Fob. Pe zaie leading to a strong start and aim for a successful run in forthcoming contests.

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Scriber Promoter Involved As Fight Show Ends In Turmoil

The report states promoter Scrib er and famous figure Maris Ko Tribune describe a Parisian boxing event turned chaotic after a shooting. The promoter Zul was injured and hospitalized with a chance of recovery. One financier reportedly lost heavily on the match he promoted.

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