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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1931

Page

9

Heavyweight Title Bout Rumor Targets Chicago Ring

Rumors swirl about a world heavyweight championship fight between Schinoling and Steiling slated for Save ID night at Holdier field in Chicago. Promoters led by Madison Square Garden seek sanction, with tentative talks involving local officials and New York backers, as Chicago eyes a major boxing spectacle.

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San Avlonia to compete in district basketball meet

Cauleo Sidney Inner abler vocationsl sehood will represent the city of San Avlonia in the district basketball meet at San Marcog ia weekend for the second straight year. The Wks seating consistents outscored the Reacketridge Gagles 730 in the final gate of the Hero, cornered its high school basketball stigma at Woodlinen Iake gem. Lanier captured the contest. Lanier will comnote weather Me Winners of 15 counties Friday and Saturday at the district meet. Among its gisots will be Tarlandale high Korar county champion. Monier tonight Coreh Wright Niley's Voies grabbed the lead shortly after the short of the gate only to have it wrested from them temporarily by the deanerate Eagles in the third quarter. The third quarter found the Gagls drawing set non Flonlly in an e grand dart. Coach Claude Kellama fira took the teal when Goat center loomed Along fiell Pol Wie score. Fraukenridge scored but six points. Honare were evenly divided among the Tanner players. AWhile Tarias was Wekman in scoring with 10 points, it was the floor work of Attain Jesse Bantes that attracted attention. Mendoza, Joewardey Wazias, Mendoza Van Sanchez, Brenackenridee-Hieloth, Haese and Melugin, Seal, FEM, Naronia and Abeo noted among contributors. Official Hoggens, referee Beau mier, scorer George Seng.

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Miss Fishwick Leads with 78 in Florida Championship

Diana Fishwick from likely England led the Florida women's championship after a 78 as Diana Fishwick won, with Miss Manley from Detroit also posting a strong score. English golfer Valued, Van Wie from Chicago, trailed by several strokes at the event.

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Pancho Scraps Wallace At Beethoven Ring Clash

In a candid bout filled with grit and young vigor, Pancho Scraps and Wallace clash, each showing resolve and flash. One fighter remains nimble and sharp while the other fights through fatigue, promising future showdowns.

Pancho Wallace Beethoven

Shires Returns to Chicago for Basketball Guard Clash

Chicago sees Shires again as Charles Arthur, the noted Himenan basketball player, makes a return appearance in Chicago tonight facing Mil Ingninston. In Kansas City, Frank Davis of Wichita defeats Bull Montana in a wrestling match as Jack Woolf loses a fall.

Chigago Shires Guigago Charles Arthur Yetion Himenan Chicaga Mil Ingninston Chica Discher Montana Kansas City Charlie Fischer Kansans City Light Frank Davia Wichita Bull Montana Saitor Jack Woolf New York

Ice Hockey Opener Ends In 6-4 Victory For Dinchoonks

In the first game of the league season at Ben Pedro arena, Dinchoonks defeated the Ban -Artents Americans 6 to 4 in a rough affair. Alexander Warreon and Stewart and Smith starred for the Americans, while Blackharke anchored the Dinchoonks. Next league game scheduled Wednesday evening. Officials listed Lovle as referee and Howard as timekeeper.

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Pancho Faces Wellner in San Antonio Boxing Card

Promoter Bob Warren hosts a weekly card with Kid Pancho challenging Wellner in a bout slated for ten rounds. Pancho aims to finish Wellner inside four, returning to form after a slower period. Lefty Kid Gitters meets Teddy O’Lar a in a separate ten rounder, with Willie O’Dri en and Al Lopez in six-rounders. A five-man “battle royal” opens the event, with Bay Bert Braonon assigned refereeing duties.

Pancho Wellner Oklahoma Brent Omain Tancho Wan Ile Soya Wallace Otto Rui Otto Willy Jimmy 2Anion Nobby Green Renny Cordova San Antonio Ringa TE Otty TJ Pancho Fane Wallace-Pancha Se Try Koasman Jimmy Scarmoza Cony Mack Inken Hobert Moonty Suuar Negrort Bert Braonon

World Speed King Prefers Walking to Driving

Captain Malcolm Campbell, the world speed king, shuns automobiles due to danger and prefers planes. The British racer, famed for land speed records, travels lightly with a single silver cigarette case and enjoys Scotch jokes with friends, while remaining gracious to reporters and the public. He is 46, father of two, deeply American-minded, and has spent about $500,000 on racing cars.

Foster Hailey New York Malcolm Campbell Ot Frien Mentic Hove Biklen Frente Gol Royal Flying Corps Campbell Hahnea Fie Lle Vince Jandee-Len Hareep Madison Square Urey Baa Gohd Tie Cartona Beare Ty Lauder America United States

Referee assignments set for Mexican heavyweight boxing card

Lorna Daredo announces four time weabbling bout judge Jinlph diam onds to referee the 70round light and heavyweight bouts at Mission 4 in Nuevo Lareda on Washington birthday eve. Two meetings decided refereeing duties for Guilisey and Uosel while Warren and Myera named for other bouts. station XIGI plans broadcast.

Daredo Lorna Bill Morgan Umittes Dhvinmin Iinyo Warren San Anetonio Aminoit Progream Tohnny Myera Willandle Denaily XIGI Resnosa Mexics Margo Etpied

Lowe Tackles Vick At Post In War Department Show

Sailor Vick meets Fildie Lowe of Kansas in the main event at the War Department theater. The top bout is a time-limited two-out-of-three falls match. Other bouts include Witton vs Manson in a two-out-of-three falls contest and a one-fall opener.

Sailor Vick Fildie Lowe Kansas Gils War Department Tommy Witton Merry Manson sersi-Ciust Traul ‘Fruvenu Langlea Sam Antonio

Brooklyn Club Signs Up Jimmy Johnson

Brooklyn Morning News reports the Brooklyn club hired Jimmy Johnson as coach for the 2031 season. The article notes prior baseball experience including time with Chicago Americans, Oakland, and Brooklyn, highlighting his varied outfield and infield play before moving into coaching.

Brooklyn Club Jimmy Johnson New York Brooklyn Jimmy Johnston Trolusion Keith Kewahnee Cen- UN Fle Chicago Americans Moyet Oakland Itchins Atlanti

Houston Trap Star Wins Flyer Honors in KC

Houston shooter Trang won the inter state trapshooting flyer championship in Kansas City on Sunday. He defeated Pete Baggerman in a shoot-off after breaking 25 at night targets while Jeorgeerson downed 24. Jengeerson earned a share of prize money totaling 669.

Kansas City N. Y Houston Pete Baggerman Lous Jéngeersonn

Johnson Signs Up After Holdouts in New York Contract

New York February 17 Honey Johnson has signed with the New York Yankees, leaving the holdouts at four. The deal ends a delay as Johnson joins the club amid tension and negotiations with the remaining players.

Johnson New York Honey Johnson Wildher

Eppa Rixey Signs for 20th Season with Reds

Cincinnati report notes Eppa Rixey has signed to pitch for the Cincinnati Reds this season, marking the 20th year of his major league career. The veteran left-hander, one of the NL’s oldest players, began his pro run after starred at the University of Virginia and joined the Phillies in 1912 before a long tenure in the league.

Cincinnati Eppa Rixey Sy Judeth Cincinnati Reds Rixey University of Virginia Jim

St Edward's comeback beats Trinity Tigers 30 to 2 in bold rally

Bob Michel of San Antonio led the St Edwards squad to a 30 to 2 victory over Trinity Tigers last night. Michel scored 16 points, 10 in the final period as the Saints rallied from a slow start to secure the win.

Michel S. A ST. Ed's Avbtein Bob Michel Son Antonio St. Edward's Cacers Trinity Tigers Saints

Reynolds defeats Mackey in Texas wrestling match

Jack Reynolds wins the welterweight bout in Dallas. Tack Tternohl, claimant of the welterweight title, defeated Selene Mackey last night as Mackey fouled out after the first fall. Mackey crashed from the ring during a rising tackle and could not continue.

Jack Reynolds Cyclone Mackey Dallas Texas Tack Tternohl Selene Mackey Mackey Sron

Savoldi’s Brother to Attend U.S.C.

Clem Baroda, brother of Tig Jee Savoldi, former Notre Dame standout, is registered to enter the University of Southern California. He left Notre Dame amid a noted marriage secret and now joins USC while his brother wrestles in Los Angeles.

Auchanan Mich Clem Baroda Tig Jee fuNlock Notre Dame Sept Bend Universiy Southern California Wile Joe Ett Schvod Los Angeles Doer Aterrnto

Frogs Steers Battle in Austin on Gregory Court

In Austin on Tuesday night the Texas Christian Frogs visit the University of Texas Longhorns at Gregory Gym. Coach Francia A. Schmidt leads a nine man squad including Cant Noble Aiking Branner Bleworth Chappell Adolph Dletzel Horton Green Ray McCulloch Clyde Robertson Dec Sutner and Johnny Vought to challenge a Longhorns team seeking to snap a seven game Southwest Conference skid. The Frogs aim to extend their lead after beating Texas A&M the previous visit.

Austin Yacet Southern Methodlal University Mustangs Texag Christian University Horned Froge University of Texan Fire Gregory Gym Bien Francia A. Schmidt Cant Noble Aiking Roster Branner Bleworth Chappell Adolph Dletzel Horton Green Ray McCulloch Clyde Robertson Dec Sutner Johnny Vought Longhorns Frogs Caseh Schmide

City Leaguers In Twin Bill At Soodlewn Ike Gym

The City Wwogue and Triple C clash in a twin bill at the Lau vel Freights Methodists gym. The opener starts at a o'clock with the second game featuring the Triple C versus Public Service Utilities. The league has shrunk to five clubs after the F. A. Triangles withdrew following a recent event.

Exes Chiropractice College Ilaowks Sxiog Nto Artio Apoin Lauvel Freights Methodists Soodlewn Ike Gym Triple C Public Service Utilities Fide

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