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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1931

Page

6

Frogs and Ponies Vie for Southwest Conference Final

In Dallas on February 23, Southern Methodist and Texas Christian clash for the Southwest Conference basketball title after a week with three pivotal games. A final decision may come Monday night in Fort Worth as both teams chase the crown amid tight standings and key players Williams Reynolds and Allred contributing for their rivals.

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Pubs Get Season's Initial Box Score

Avalon California February 23 1908 The pitching end departs Cubs roster as the squad arrives for the season opening. A tuning contest between Pat Malones and Gabby Hare polishes the rivalries with Malones winning 4 to 0 on three hits by Hob Osborn. Rest of the team to arrive tomorrow.

Avalon Calif. Fe Bient Chicago Cubs Lodny Alelers Pat Malones Gabby Harenolis Thy Malinen Tili Hoh Osborn Tomerow

Pancho Murdock Bout Promised by Brethren Card

Promoter Bob Waeres plans a ten round bout Tuesday night at Bretho venue featuring Pancho Cantilla against TK. Cantilla seeks to rebound after past knockout losses, while Murdock eyes a cross state clash with Fiddie Merdock in Oklahoma. The card opens with Jack Darby and Dana in four rounders and a battle royal capstoning the event.

Bob Hayo Waeres Chai Kid Pancho Cantilla Brethoven Hall Fiddie Merdock Oklahoma Pancho Mutare Murdock Jance Jeading Castillo Fancan Fancho Caykile Chermio Clack-Ray Wallis I Lyon Mite Dana Jack Darby Gill Fitzpatrick Cowboy Sleaty Royuad Bart Bermreen Torr Daz Nive Hownesey

Mourning for Sam Dreyfuss Fintalurgi

Obituary item notes the death of Sam Dreyfuss Fintalurgi, longtime Pittsburgh bureau treasurer and official, born in Kentucky in November. Illness cited. funeral arrangements to follow.

Sam Dreyfuss Fintalurgi Lemp Miet Baveonil Saintes Lannsville Ftr Vrineetils Bie

Washington Prepares For Playoff Series

Ambiguous text from Washington emphasizes a playoff push as the northern Pacific basketball race tightens. Officials outline a schedule with Cal ornia teams and a sequence of games versus Washington State and others in Seattle and nearby venues.

Shattly Wash University of

Rosaes and Patne Omaea Carded in Nebr Fight Report

The report shows light heavyweight Trey Hosaler of Cleveland signing for a Reed Tiger club in Omaha. Details are unclear but indicate South Omaha teams and a traded bat reaching a for TH trade amid K U Christner decision.

OMAEA Nebr Trey Hosaler Cleveland Kay Tiger Wayne Omaha Negra Sareb South Bayne K. U. Christner

Monument to Benedict Arnold’s Leg Stands at Saratoga Battle Site

The article recalls a monument honoring Arnold’s leg at the Saratoga battlefield, erected in memory of the leg rather than the man. It notes Arnold’s traitorous act amid Revolutionary heroism and invites readers to inquire further through Mr. Ripley of the paper.

CO Man Arnold Batilellela Saratogs Saratoga

BOWLERS AND LEAGUE NOTES FROM A WEIRD WEEK

A garbled clipping reports on bowling league activity with scattered names and fragments. It mentions Breebesteed Sebo ec ae, Kurtin ware, and Lee among players, plus references to a high individual average and several teams like the High land Tope. Details are unclear due to damaged text.

Dojylsie Fawlah Kurtin Ware Lee Janda Vm Sa Bisel Shires

Southwestern Simmons Clash for Conference Crown in Abilene

In Abilene Texas February 23 Southwestern and Simmons prepare for a second winter clash that could decide the conference title. The Cowboys seek an undefeated season entering their semi final week while Simmons eyes a pivotal win over St Edward's in their bid for top standings.

Abilene Texas Biancis Southwestern University Cowboys Tbs Southwester Simmore Pri South Wrestern Simmons Roe Howard Passe Bob McCollum Jimmeny Xelow Jackets Baliers Teaam Pirates Bealing Austin College Austin College St Eunard’s St. Edward's Trinity Austin Teinur Howart Dayne Veamr Nimmong Rhouthwes Aton Bile Héwacd Passeva Georgetown Waxatachie Ward Lesday Sourhiseslru Edaward Edevard Shreman

Eredericksburg Giants reorganize for 1941 season

Eredericksburg baseball club reconstituted for 1941 with a large group of fans and former players backing the team. Felix J. Stehling elected president, with Bi. Calvin as VP and William Vodmecks secretary. Tobland, Haenger, and other officials named. Opening game set for April 5 in Kerrville against the Kerrville Athletics. roster includes rookies and veteran leaders. The club aims to field competitive squads throughout the season in the Hill Country League.

Eredericksrung Eredericksburg Fianta Haseball Leanne Mayers

Pennant Bug Bites Those Robins

CLEARWATEX Florida February 29 Brooklyn Robins suffer pennant bug as four infielders Wilbert Robinson names He Dissonette Mreseo Thompsi Glenn Wriel and Wally Gilbert unavailable for work. team not ready to begin spring duties.

Clearwatex Fla Brooklyn Robins Baily Uitten Avau Wreh Wilbert Robinson He Dissonette Mreseo Thompsi Glenn Wriel Wally Gilbert Sre Antirady Thelialterymen

Kilonis Signed to Wrestle Coleman at Exposition Coliseum

Abe Coleman plans a Friday night main event at Exposition Coliseum pairing with John Kilonis the Box ton Greek after months of success on the Pacific coast and Australia. Hammond alleges promotion history, ring return, and possible clashes with other light and welterweights including Condell and Trenton as part of Mam mandy offers at Exposition Coliseum this season.

Gentie John Kilonis Boxton Abe Coleman Trereules Promer Tatol Tanmoends Mateatd Exposition Colisenar Coleman Australia Eommonds Kilonis Pearmice Tt Colenna Hammondle Abie Hammonds Colonna Kilouia Colontap George Popula Cincinnati Stent Alson Condell Saverdene Trittan

Abilene Basketball Results Highlight Conference Campaign

Abilene reports a state basketball weekend as Canyon preserves Western league lead while North Texas and Commerce pursue victories. San Marcos wins road contests, Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin split, and West Division shows varied results with ALG and rivals challenging for top spots.

Abilene Arstem Saat Canyon Texas Lions Conimerce Crovig Arey North Texas Sional Chang Cangson Commerce San Marcos Sam Houston Stephen F. Austin Bease Meanery Daniel Waker Tourt Sears San Moris Messurry Daniel Ditheraq Kasteen Divisian North Toras Se Pot Kant Texan Paul So F. Anntin

California Ski Championship Crowned at West and North Tahoe

California ski news notes champions in divisions with Vettouted and Amlen SkiClits taking top honors. National jump records set at Canton and New Jersey event details sparse due to damaged text.

Taitor Fy Fels Guard Vettouted Amlen Californi Neta California Ski Aewieis Anil Dea Mountain N.Y Casper Chimen Sioux Valley Canton York-New Jersey

State Rifle Meet Set for Austin in June

The twelfth annual state rifle and pistol meet will be held in Austin June 7 to 14 with pistol matches June 7 and 8, rifle events June 10 to 12, and small bore June 13 and 14. About 150 medals and other prizes will be awarded. Gov. Peterson and Texas NRA leaders attended the planning session.

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Heavy battle in Cleveland may host heavyweight title bout

Damon Runyon announced the potential June championship between Max Schmeling and Joe Jacobs with Pa Strubling as manager. Detroit or Cleveland were discussed, Cleveland offering a 100-seat arena. Final decision to come three months before the bout.

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Oldfield to Visit Ins A Oldfield Arrives In San Antonio

Rormey Oldfield great racing figure plans comeback and travels from Detroit to San Antonio arriving Tuesday morning for a visit. He vows to head toward Houston for a race at $30 and expects to reach there by St. Whi tor, as part of a motor company drive from Los Angeles area.

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Hot Wells Aquatic Results Announced

Results in the Hot Wells bath house swim mini races Sunday were announced with Harry Linn winning the 6 yard race and Beavis Walters placing second. Sam Kennelly won the men s Wirral race while George Tito led the Woxard event and Virginia Gooch took a top finish in the girth race with Lovis Lovisr Lowry second.

Wella Bath House Collowe Ross Harry Linn Fretanil Siler EB. Young Sam ‘Kenntly Beavis Walters Wien Kerger George Tito Firat Sam Keurity Atcouds Virginia Gooch Grat Ant Lovisr G'Lowry

Betty Robinson and Myrtle Cook race in Chicago indoor meet

Betty Robinson meets Myrtle Cook in a featured indoor race at the Chicago Naval Militia indoor meet, as print champion Myrtle Cook prepares to compete. Stella Walsh was expected but did not race due to injury.

Betty Robinson Myrtle Cook Cincago Betty Minga Olympic Myrtle ‘Ook Aiard All Naval Militia Stella Walah Npeclster Toon Clovalend Hatile Fureet Wilbilaw

Galveston Pirates Edge S A Soccerites in Narrow Victory

Galveston defeated Tom soccer team 2 0 to 0 to move up in the Southeast Texas Soccer League standings. The Vir rites set to meet Moexien vtul of San Antonio for South Texas title on March 4 in Galveston.

Galveston Pirates S.A Galveston Tivnox Texas Toms Soccereb Moexien Vtul San Antonio South ‘Texas Wroluth

Dietzel Emerges as Top Goaler in Southwest Conference

Dietzel leads with eight games left, scoring 18 points per game in a season run. Nethad and San Antonio’s Dietzel stack up for potential champion form. Strickland, Reynolds, and Williams also among top scorers across Texas A&M and TCU rivals as the league tightens.

den Pointe Sela Adolpd Dietzel San Antonio Dan Nethad Seasathon T. G. U. Horned Frogs Painfinher Dietzel Huron Heynolds SOT Us Strickland Reslor Willams of & M. U Ina Teans University

Southwest Texas Baseball Loop Forming in Del Rio

A Southwest Texas baseball league is forming with civic clubs and chambers aiding Del Rio Bayle Pass Veralde Breckertville Hondo Bearnall Carrizo Springs Crystal City Auberton and Catarina. Del Rio is expected to sponsor a club and a semi pro loop may include Dvatie Eagle Pass Crystal Gils Unerize Spein and Pearsall. Night games and fan donations help cover deficits from last season.

Pel Rio Texas Southwest Texan Fons Civic Claba Chambers of Cametee del Rio Bayle Pass Veralde Breckertville Hondo Bearnall Carrizo Springs Crystal City Auberton Catarina Teague Teltews Ligne Club Eagle Pass Goschall del Ito Owhays Iragne Rome Aga Sun Loal Merchade

Villa Acuna Plans Arena Across Rio Grande

Villa Acuna in Mexico and Del Rio Texas consider a cross river arena on Villa Awine Mealeo to host teleports for horse racing dog racing boxing wrestling and bullfights. Local business and civic leaders study the project with Mexican gambling interests backing the plan to draw racing fans eastward toward California.

Cansileration Montersalice del Rio Villa Acuna Tuarex California Jong Tein Ae Breake

Farrell Wins at Pensacola Open in Amateurish Report

Johnny Farrell won $90 in the Pensacola Open with a 72 hole score of 28 a 70 year old note says he beat Willie Macfarlane and Terry Shute to lead the field. Waldroupe and Heaman posted strong final rounds while Cox turned in a 267 total in a foggy, garbled report from Pensacola.

Pensacola Fla Johnny Farrel Jacksonville Farrell Willie Macfarlane Erry Shute Macfarlane Stinie Tak TE Fink Raregether Law Waldroupe Rene Aki AL Heaiman Ann Fquare Witty Cox

Simpson Hurts Leg in Wellington Race

In Wellington on Saturday George Simpson of Ohio State University suffered a thigh injury during a 200 yard dash. The incident may sideline him from several events and jeopardize his entry in the New Zealand championships.

Wllington New Zatan George Simpson Leemor Ohio Stele University Peter Slmgrtin Ng Oonarie Eghivision Tnvercargill New Zealand Weider

Rattlers Host Kingsville Cagers in Home Clash

Rattlers meet Kingsville in a three game series opening in Stonrey on Monday night. Crowds pack the arena for the first Leo wamp cage contest as Kingsville visits with Drachera slated to lead. Ital Vlora returns for the home game Wednesday amid growing fan anticipation.

Hi Mary's Mrattlers Voniotril Stonrey Magica Kingeville Ital Vlora

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