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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1931

Page

10

Junior Chamber to Back Tennis in 1932

San Antonio's Junior Chamber of Commerce vows to stage the winter tennis tourney again despite heavy rain that canceled finals. Berkeley Bell and Clifford Sutter sailed for Bermud, while local organizers hope gate revenue covers costs. Winners will share trophies and silver items awarded for singles and doubles.

San Antonio Junior Chamber of Commerce Well Verre Merebell O. Bell Tnesder Jm Ct Saddle Club Bermud Behiid Las Year Mare FLAS Bell Berkeley Bell Bruce Barnes Texas University Wilmer Allison Austin Whie Jimms Quick Dallas Sud Gilbert Hart Orange N. Tach Micha Allison Aser Quick End Hajl

Eagles Field Hosts Baseball Training and Tryouts

Tuesday’s meeting outlined baseball training at Eagle Field with candidates reporting for tryouts. Four notable players including Ed Dik and Sper Mejagia stand out as the draft nears, with workouts scheduled for Tuesday afternoon and next Monday as evaluators prep for the season.

Geach Menor Puckett Mondey Eagle Field Trecaliarly Jane Jebartog

Freeman and Stevens Fight Near El Paso Event

Freeman and Stevens clash near El Paso in a welterweight bout. The uncertain report notes a fight night at El Faro with references to Treeman and Mey Stevens, but details remain unclear in the fragmented text.

Freeman Stevens EL Paso EL Faro Fes Treeman EL Pass

Houston Hosts 300th Annual Golf Tourney

Houston hosts the annual Houston Counter Club invitation golf tournament with 1,211 players vying for medals. Weather forecast calls for fair conditions as 36 holes begin with top contenders from Chicago to New Orleans, including Jimroy Losis and En Met Shreveport among the lead group.

Houston Johnar Dawson Houston Counter Club Chicago Etar A& Oin Attistate Namberius Saih Omapa Jimroy Losis Shrevepoer Wille Maguire Tr Usoston Goodman A.W. Newby Hourton Atwell Lunston McClure Eyton Nelson Vets Worth Jaex Dola Feuben Fabeugh San Antonio Nprrar Dad Sikinner Udy George Bosh New Orleans Dewson G. Hane A Moreland Dallas Sours Manion Ossie

Vogt Dealing With Harrea in Mexican Heavyweight Ring

Fragmented OCR text mentions Manuel Vogt in Mexican heavyweight context with unclear names and events. Details are garbled but indicate a boxing or weight class scenario with references to trainers, opponents, and possible match talk. No clear date or location is readable.

Boston Red Sox Line Up With Some Good Players

Boston managers and coaches including Stu Callin K B Halsain lead a mixed lineup of players such as Vittles MarFayden Gatun Lisenber Morris Durham Russell Hushey Wiley Monre Mini Simmons Kline Murphy and more for spring training. The article catalogs numerous pitchers hitters and prospects, noting injuries, expected roles, and battles for rotation and lineup spots ahead of the season.

Boston Red Sox Boston Stu Callin K. B. Halsain Vittles MarFayden Gatun Lisenber Morris Durham Russell Hushey Wiley Monre Mini Simmons Kline Murphy Burnn Mrillheirt Collingswood Southpans

Junior Jackets and Triangles Meet in Innis Tonight

The Junior Jackets face Triangles in a Wednesday evening game at Anway Vallize Court. Reports share a close first half with Victoria’s Martin and Hilda leading, while Meallen Night and Kenia MeAlson push late, but HTH ary falls 62 to 24 in the final.

Innis Tellowjecket Fit Anway Vallize Court Martin Victoria Yiurne Vfeffeeling, Treynen Gribain Len Wallen Hilda

Savoldi Dominates Debut In Pro Wrestling Clash

Notre Dame fullback turned pro wrestler Savoldi battered his French opponent DeLong in Kansas City debut. Savoldi used rapid hammerlocks and slams to win two falls, the second in seven seconds, leaving DeLong in an ambulance and Savoldi triumphantly declaring his love for wrestling. He hinted at future bouts against college foes as he pursues a professional career.

Kansas City DeLong Power Mae Lisaid Joe Delane Hejdfligien Gary Savaldi Notre Dawe Ion “Ler Northwestern Voldi Notre Dame Saveldi

Bass Conquers Taylor Then Boxes Again

Benny Dass junior lightweight champion wins by technical knockout in the second round over Mud Taylor in a 10 round bout at the Arena Philadelphia. After the stoppage the crowd jeered the decision as Taylor was examined and deemed not knocked out. Dass agrees to a four round no decision rematch, while fans and officials debate the outcome.

Philadelphia Aréna Benny Dass Echnical Krackout Mud Taylor Terre Haute Ind Ina Masillo Hoth Bays Heley Leo Houck Tay-laz Sauk Enuins M Fel Hick Bat Ign Taylor Joe Houck Hass Tus Frant Weiner State Rommission Fastor Wow Chesel Thass Fies Pratst Mars Waylor Kaylor Aes Atntoreg Maron

Farley Says Dundee Won in Middleweight Bout

In York on February 17 the Dundee victory claimed by Farley is questioned amid chaotic ringside conditions. Widespread reports mention Len Mareey of England as a claimant, with suspected injuries and uncertain outcomes fueling debate over the bout at Mailisun Square.

York Opt Cine Celleaie Chaine Mailisun Square Garton Comeeu Houdishman Len Mareey England Ifare

Indians President Lays His Lines on Talent

Homer I Hammond president of the San Antonio baseball club says fines will bring assigned players to the Indians, with big leaguers trimmed to roster limits and juniors farmed to minors. He spent days in Chicago New York and St Louis and noted springlike northern weather. Managers will confer this week on plans while Claudé Robertann prepares to travel up.

Homer I. Hammond San Antonio Indians Cammond Chicago New York St. Louis Hammond Connee Hong Claudé Robertann Cvery

Cubs Arrive at Catalina on Winter Cruise

Los Angeles February 17. Younger Cubs baseball club members were due to arrive today at Santa Catalina for spring training. Led by Hob Lewis traveling secretary the group includes nine pitchers two catchers and multiple coaches and a trainer. A larger squad is expected within a week as the team begins daily drills and a long training schedule on the island.

Los Angeles Uhi Cubs Ti Santa Catalina Fer Nimnaper Rogers Warneby Hob Lewis Tva Hoensby Cubs Buecht Catalina Scince Hornsby Fred Blake Charlie Root Bud Teachout Hob Osborn Ary George Bell Warl Grace Hill Campbell Guy Bush Jesse Petty Inkie Leroy Herrmann Richard Mon- Evster Sweeds Bobby Gabby Wurtneit Zack Tosler Sehalk Charles O'Lears Anis Lotstien

Driving Entries Open for Municipal Golf Contest

Inaugural driving contest returns to Oltwos basin with a 4 PM Sunday start. Raymond Ty Cobb states entrants face no entry or gallery fees, two groups: teens prowl and amateurs, each drives three balls, averages counted for prizes. A metal trophy and Wilson balls furnished, floodlights stay on until midnight, Cobb paid.

Oltwos Basin Inere Suonday Raymond Ty" Cobb Wilson Seaann Motcleck Cobh

Italy Sends Boys to Study Baseball

A group of 40 Italian youths headed by Count Kor aponi will travel to a Tennessee military academy for a six month course in baseball. The program, started after Conte Binocamano stopped fees, aims to give the young Italians an outlet for energy and return home to promote the sport.

Ginraltar Maseball Hencefurth Atily Wner Conte Binocamano Tennessee Lears Count Koraponi Italy

Kelly All Stars Rally Past Triangles in Series Opener

The Kelly All Stars defeated the Triangles 54 40 Monday night in the CHY TM league opener. Leading 21 48 at halftime, Ariane cagers pulled away as Charles Flinn and Griffin led scoring with 14 and 10 respectively for the All Stars, while Flinn and Gish paced the Triangles with 10 and 7.

Kelly Piell Acciss Plasnic Pexas Quinters Charly Flinn Joxers Swith LY Wheeler Cinghig Marnholt O'Poole Stettera Gtk Ence Williamssin Finer

Magnitude Referee Lou Magnolia Dropped From Match

The New York athletic commission rejected Lou Magnolia's bid to referee the 31 round bout between Prima Carers and Jim Maloney at Madison Square Garden on March 5. The commission cited a prior officiating record and sent word that Magnolia is not approved to officiate the match.

Catvera Servier Miami New York Late Athletic Commission Lou Magnolia Prima Carers Jim Maloney Madison Square _garden Javk Batelor Tack Sharkey Young Steliting Phil Scot Magnolia Telay Stevelayy Empire Kinks Fine Hoards Iia Maloney Wenneg Camera

Fifteen Work Out for Rice Ball Club

Fifteen candidates reported for baseball training under Coach Johnny Niomice at an institute Monday, the first workout slated for Tuesday afternoon. The list is headed by Captain Ken Lee of Pemple, with pitchers Gum Gexor Seaman Squyrex and J.J. Williams, infielders Anton Heel Omni Bert Mueller, Charley Mehr LA Morgan Nelson Fuegell Tai Tih, and outfielders.

Houston Fey Johnny Niomice Inn Institute Ken Lee Pemple Mre Gum Gexor Seaman Squyrex J.J. Williams Trio Jones Ienry Fack Prank Azzarello Lone Viresgs Joseph Chichint Anton Heel Omni Bert Mueller Charley

Guthrie to Be Kilonis Rival in All-Star Wrestling Night

Rimer Guthrie, the Balt Kake Cire Wightheavy, claims the world’s top rival to “Gentle” John Kilonis as promoters assemble an all-star wrestling card at Exposition College. Guthrie initially refused, then joined the lineup with Kilonis to face a series of opponents, including Teittou and Olson Condell, in a two out of three falls showcase.

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