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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1931
Page
16
In Waco many players shine as Baylor and SMU battle hard in a key conference clash. Schuylar guards lead a balanced scoring attack, Harris faces suspension, and the Public Service Mob team edges toward a league title run with pivotal matchups looming in College Station and Houston.
Edward J. Neil profiles Gene Tunney in Stroudsburg where he prepares for the heavyweight title fight with Jack Dempsey. The piece highlights Tunney's confidence, discipline, and personal habits, including reluctance toward publicity and preference for quiet study, as well as his supportive circle and early life in New York's West Side.
Chicago Feb 1 Charles Sheldon Clark a Chicago stadium stockholder and Sinclair Oil vice president offered to sponsor a world heavyweight championship bout between Max Schmeling and Young Stribling at Soldier Field on June 13 with profits to charity if certain conditions are met. He urged Chicago as venue but warned profits should not go to New York wire service funds.
National and regional scores mix in a text garble listing numerous games. Columbia beat Yale, Army edged Carnegie Tech, Navy defeated American U, Princeton topped Penn, Georgia Tech beat Alabama, Washington Lee downed Virginia, Harvard defeated Clark, and Creighton, Tulsa, Drake, and others posted results amid a jumble of names and places.
St. Anthonys college Midgeta defeated Junior Thanelrs 60 to 17 on the college court extending their winning streak to eleven straight. Verderaine led with 17 points while trim lineup notes list Midpete-Trade Ven Tene and others with guards and forwards named in the rough play-by-play. Referee Decker officiated the game.
Golfers recall a miscue leading to a lost ball during a Hillcrest event. A club member recovered the ball but noted the common mishap as players search in the rough for the elusive shot.
Advocate of economy from New York urges Davis Cup management to cut costs. The proposal aims to restructure the campaign and streamline operations for the 1641 American Davis Cup team, aligning with the United States Lawn Tennis Association’s international program.
A readable report notes St John’s goalers defeated Center Point in a Comfort venue. Key players Gulligrang and Gene led with 44 and 19 points respectively, while Vuints 414s and Woslueeday Nicht contributed to the scoring effort.
In Des Moines on February 18, Savaldi, the former Notre Dame football player, failed to draw a crowd as promoters canceled his planned match with Jack Kane of Kansas City. About 70 patrons attended, far below Savaldi's guarantee, underscoring poor attendance.
Sailor Virk and Lddie Lowe collide in the two out of three falls main event at Fort Sam Houston War Department theater in San Antonio. Lowe, from Kansas City, aims to topple Virk who once claimed Brooklyn Navy Yard as his base. Tommy Wilson faces George Mawton in the echo of a two-out-of-three finale. Raul Tradeau and Vere Cardiel contest a one fall Tour opener with a 40 minute limit.
Wrestler York questions toughness as Fadir is knocked out for his Thursday weigh card at Beethoven Hall. A telegram from Lake Charles informs his partner a riot forced both main eventers Jack Morgan and Manuel Harreners to hospital. Vogt’s canceled show proceeds with a reshuffled lineup despite the rainy weather.
In Florida a women's relay event saw Dana Feb and team members competing against Cats, with Miss Fishwick facing defeat. The race highlighted strong performances and close finishes in a sunny meet atmosphere.
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Brooks Field forms a team selection pool from squadrons including Eleventh Squadron Reinke Partr, Kyadley Crank Hea d Follock Purvis Zorkey and Fifty-first Beech Bull Higt J D Pollock Rosenberg. Coaches are Lieutenants H F Freeman and C X Piper. Eligible players listed by squadron for Brooke quintet selection.
Los Angeles February 19 Bob Meusel veteran outfielder for the New York Yankees who played with the Cincinnati Reds last season announced his unconditional release from the American League club He is free to sign elsewhere and prefers a National League berth if available
On Wednesday at the Emerean court junior high teams Twain and Ytelt posted 31 to 18 and 0 to 0 results in Class DB and Class C respectively. The two squads duel again Friday at Emerean with Tanner’s Chena A Wanker side prevailing over Falgue Alm.
Des Moines officials announced Claude Davenport released by the Des Moines club of the Western League. The roster includes 26 players slated for upcoming contracts, with pitchers from multiple clubs and a note on wartime roster shifts affecting managers and players amid a broad baseball landscape.
The YMCA Triangle Five from City league edged Army M. C. A. 8 223 in a midweek Iowa game. Cholly Edin led Triangles with 12 points as Vublin and Griffin also contributed while officials Herrera and Hiliz oversaw the contest. Proceeds from a forthcoming game with Public Service would aid travel expenses for a Houston trip if the Triangles advance.
Pilon defeats George in straight falls to claim victory over Tania Snow in a heavy wrestling bout. Johnny Santos, heavyweight champ claimant, bests George Zabarian in weight class action with a fall at Tank Night.
A group of baseball players will compete in the City league agate this season under Texas Chiropractic College. They begin first practice from 10 to 1 on Monday at Lembert Park, with Vire Winters slated to manage the team. All players are asked to report.
The International Institute Reserve baseball team defeated Home of Neighborly Heritage Girls’ Weserse 2 to 14 Tuesday afternoon on the Washington Teving Junior rehead diamond. The valley has tram as the two matches meet February.
Main Avenue high school will not participate in the intercity league this season due to space and equipment shortages. Coach Harry Hamilton announced on Thursday that only postgraduates will be excluded, with tentative games planned against Leon Alley, Cibolo, and Falfurrias as Rusty Lyons will direct the squad.
Universal Review Atlanta reports a charity golf match at Lake Canntey club for a local children's hospital. Players Robby Soney and Jones Square led a tight nine holes with near even scores as fans watched, profiting about 30 dollars for the cause.
Precautions have been plotted as Gent le John Kilowis and Elmer Guthrie prepare for a main event bout at the reopened Expo Grounds arena Friday night The card also features George Sauer Farmer Vavee Bilent Hattan Dat Mengao Toni Bernacdi Freuchy Leline Shreveporter Med Lindeau and Jack Bierce against Toe Taper in a series of one and two fall bouts with a referee to control possible rough tactics.
The Texas Chiropractic College team has been invited to participate in the National AAU basketball tournament in Kansas City March 8 to 14. Coach Thurvilay and President Deann lead the squad, aiming to win the city title and improve after last year’s San Antonio appearance before a large crowd.
Chicago report on a man suing Northwestern University over a football game ticket dispute. Franklin Lasitos received $1000 for missing a Notre Dame Northwestern contest in Evanston. The case involved alleged ticket theft and false arrest, with a court settlement of 1000.
In St Louis on February 18, Dr. Robert Hyland announced that former president Bon Johnson will undergo four blood transfusions today. Hyland said Johnson's condition is very serious after a serious attack Wednesday night. He has been a patient at St John's Hospital since last month.
The San Antonio Durbrss course Athletics held the lead by beating the Harlax dale Epworth Leaguers 34 to 13 at Woeowlewn lake gym. The Pontalfies eles defeated Beacon Tull Stawln, Flinn scoring 18 and Gord 12. Forrester and Gua Dwyer with 10 each tied for high night points. Athletica and Clerks clash looms as Clerks eye a tie for the ball honor.
In New York on February 9 a blind bowling match is scheduled between a New York team and an Albany team. The two frame event will follow standard bowling rules and bring together players from both cities.
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