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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1931
Page
12
In a pivotal Southwestern Conference clash, the Texas Tech Mustangs travel to Arkansas to face the Razorbacks in a top tier battle that could reshape the standings. The Mustangs, tied for second, look to disrupt Arkansas ahead of crucial late season tests as both teams chase conference leverage.
The Seagles cancel their practice session at Fraternal Order of Rasive Wasphall due to rain. A new workout will be held tomorrow morning at Con Bhreion park diamond No 1, with Stoffter paid.
A profile of William Tatem Tilden II, known as Junior and Will, detailing his name changes, family ties, and early life. The piece notes his father and brother, his stage and music interests, achievements in tennis, and temperamental traits, with anecdotes about bridge playing, friendships, and the social circles around golf and photography.
Alvin Gardner of Longview reports that Lacy Lace, a veteran auto dealer, has agreed terms with the Shreveport Sports after being sold by the previous club. Tom Hirkman, president, confirms the signing as part of the Central league moves.
Seguin-Tanterhen Talldege, who dropped a 1 to 21 decision to the Schreinet Mountaineers last night, will oppose them again tonight in the final game of the series. On Saturday night the Mountaineers meet the University Freshmen at Anlsio.
The report notes Caylor poured in 46 points in a commanding win as Color Triumphs 112 to none over Fitzsimon while Highlanders and Drillers show mixed lineups. Key performers include Reid 15 and others with scattered guard and center names throughout the fragmented prose.
Weather again delays two Soulsweal term circuit polo games. Air Corps meets San Antonio, while San Angelo Rainbows face George Miller's Austin team. Heinhaws beat Fort Sam Houston Indians 12 to 10 as Rainbow ponies outshined Army mounts.
Promoter Hammonds announces a wrestling card at Exposition Coliseum featuring Ilonis versus Coleman in a best two of three falls match scheduled for one hour. The show includes Olson Condell and other top light-heavyweight foes, with Hammonds pressing for local commission cooperation and a strong turnout.
Expecting to enter the league this season, Dibble will hold their first workout of the season Sunday at the San Pedro diamond, as the San Pedro pack prepares to begin play.
Army camp note from post Fort Sam Houston outlines an umpire school to teach the basics of baseball for enlisted men. Sergeant Mrawachgan elected president of the organization with Doneherty as vice president and Caniff as secretary. A second meeting is planned for seven at Took Muay at the Trewteng Waad to select a name for the group and discuss other business.
Army Y will host its regular payday athletic show Saturday night led by Louis Manz, with five wrestling matches and two boxing bouts. Listed fighters include Tan Tallman, Tran Coir, McNeilla, Fred Murnett, Timokafield, James Rekerox, Gilbert Predner, Marty Higgins, Kid Jean, Teery Cerney, Whittiizton, Warner and Sere Cotier. Raul Trofean will referee all matches.
Ralph A. Kennedy of New York played four golf courses in one day spanning Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Arkansas. He started at Miami and continued west to Baxter Springs before reaching Joplin for nine holes then finished nine more at Ballaspiste, setting another record in his 18 year pursuit of global layouts.
The City Goalers plan a heavy schedule to offset a disrupted season. Woodlawn Lake hosts a girls league game Thursday night, then a double-header Friday night features Sidoes Laniar Bloomingtom district area teams, and Veros Chiropractic College Hawks face St John’s Lutherans in the opener with Alamo City league rivals San Antonio Business College Athleticy and Bearon Hill Hawke meeting in the second game. Extra games are slated for Tuesday Thursday and Friday next week to catch up.
The article outlines an upcoming boxing event featuring heavyweight Godfrey with promoter Bob Warren and manager Jia Dougherty. It notes Godfrey’s planned Tuesday night appearance at a Beethoven ball venue, a $500 stake posted by Dougherty, and other fighters like George Dilworth. Godfrey prepares with demonstrations and an exhibition bout. The report includes mentions of retirement comebacks, travel from unspecified locations, and local contact details for attendance.
MIAMI February 97 FPa Stebbling promoter for Stad lao Square Garden reported the Walker-Risko bout drew a gross 88 549.58. After deductions the promoter showed only 295 279.80 profit with 210 000 tied to Walker and 310 000 to Risky and 85 000 spent on preliminaries plus advertising entertainment and training costs for Lip boxers.
The Lexus Chiropractic College Hawke Fort Sam game time and venue were changed per manager Virgil Winters. The Indians all star aggregations will compete in the Southern A. A. UL weet in Dealing on March 4 6 and 9 with the Hawks meeting Lutherans after the Fawk-Inilian Cray game, as stated by Fri Steéfler.
Ringaville Texas February 27 The South Texas high school basketball championship prize will be contested Friday evening at the A and I college gym. Coach Merttin Wentnca cag era and Coach Dayin will lead their teams after the district tournament here last week where the South team defeated Krebs town and Doris bar a scene that could interfere with Valley contenders.
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