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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1931

Page

14

Soccer Honors At Stake Sunday Clash At Garrett Field

The Mexico Club faces the Galveston Viratos in a decisive match to crown the Soi Ursas champion. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at Garrett Field, with the Mon Nerres Veags meeting the Ganerca Warrion earlier in the day.

Mexico Galveston Viratos Soi ‘Ursas Garerett Field Tuine Ie Ols Mon Nerres Veags Ganerca Warrion Banco Amertran Anpbaoc Say Pedro Park

Fort Sam Five Army Champs Triumph at Post Court

Fort Sam Hourtos Indians clinched the local army championship with a 33.17 victory over Subic Service Viibilies on their Fort Sam Heim post court Friday night. Brooks field hosted the Indians who led most of the game, with standout performances by Crack and Hester and Franz cunnis. Officials Reid and Bremkel presided as timers Senrela and cover handled duties.

Fort Sam Sam Houston Finrson White Uacke Hester Franz Cunnis Hronks Fir i—Leaton Lull Morrow J. Poll Ttesburg Zorillins Phillips Aichisos Hardin Trlee Lowe Felis Reid

City League Set to Begin With Team Representation

Four teams participated in a failed meeting of the City baseball league at Vorener picks. Pierre Tiremen Union UH Republic Bort land Cement were present. Pullin Service Utilities and Pralernal Order of Eagles were listed as prospective entrants. A rescheduled session is planned for 7:45 next Wednesday at the Ganter hotel to finalize schedule and organization, with the season opening on April 12 after final rule drift.

Jesqua ‘Churs Des Cicht Vorenerpicks Pierre Tiremen Union UH Disie End Republic Bortland Cement Pullin, Service Utilities and Pralernal Order of Eagles Wernester Ganter Hotel

German Boxer Beethoven Exhibition Promised Here

Promoter Edward J. Yogi announces a boxing exhibition featuring German champion Beethoven, famed for a controversial world-title win over Jack Sharkey. The event includes training routines, rope jumping, and shadow boxing as seating expands to accommodate a large crowd. Beethoven arrives by 1 40 pm the day of the show, with organizers expecting peak attendance and arena preparations underway.

Beethoven Edward J. Yogi Schooling Jack Sharkey United Sales Dore Abe State Blpachera Srhindine

Cox and Turnesa divide prize money in Flora Open

In Jacksonville via Web on 27 CHI Willy Cons ot Bren sof Blueticd. Joy Trae voided the Kane Tir prize after the Flora Open gulf tournament finish. Kepiucea at Chivaga saw a one stroke loss to Wid dead now Borian Brithselon. George Christ, Charles Gur Lait, and Walter Kozak each shot 205 for next position.

Jacksonville Brensof Gay Kane Tach Kepiucea Chivaga Wid Borian Brithselon X.Y. Ina George Christ Teeh Ventey Charles Gur Lait Walter Kozak Bows Then NY

Big Leaguers Prep For Exhibitions In West

Cincinnati Reds plan an exhibition in eight weeks featuring former teammate Mangor Wilbur Robinson against the Brooklyn Dodgers. Gallagher Robbie will send Adolfo Luque and Lopez from Cuba behind the plate as the batting practice and fielding drills continue with light throwing. Snow and Cra Vie are the Indians’ rookie prospects, noted for natural skill, eyeing a possible season role. In California, Rogers Florshky pushes the Cubs toward first practice, aiming for a six inning scrimmage after two weeks of workouts as weather cooperates.

Tampa Ela Cincinnati Reda Mangper Wilbur Robinson Brooklyn Dodgers Gaele Robbie AdoMg Luque Lopez Cu'san Avaton Calif Rogers Florashy Chicago Cubs Dars Bener

Baseball Camps Report From Spring Training

Reports from multiple training camps detail roster moves and early workouts. Gabby Street in St Louis contemplates further rest for a Cardinals manager role. Clyde Veers may assume duties if Street remains idle. George Watkins arrives early. Joel Hust joins as a familiar face. In Palm Beach Gray shows readiness to pitch and time spent facing batters. In Sacramento Narrows earns a Detroit tryout as a right hander from Davidson College. Pirates coach Jewel Ens oversees sprint drills in place of daily runs, while Hank McDonald and Jim Deshong impress as rookie pitchers for Philadelphia. American League leaders, including Barvard, expect a stronger circuit leading to a close pennant race.

Mont Myens Fra Barvard Philadelphia Vathletics Connie Mack Hank McDonald Jim Deshong McDonald Santa Monica California Desbong Tron Harrisburg Pennsylvania

Yankees catcher Perkins shines early in spring camp

Petersburg Florida February reports detail veteran catcher Perkins adapting quickly for the New York Yankees. The long time backstop shows renewed feel for the game, recalling his rookie days in 1914 while adjusting after being released by Philadelphia Athletics.

Yankees Petersburg Fla Perkins Perforce New York Yan Philadelphia Athletica Gordan la Fairl Celina

Senators Iron New Pitchers At Season Opener

Fragmented OCR note mentions pitchers Crowder Ram Jnr Shap Hrowe Litka and Marherrs. Mentions Vir serand Markel and Infielter Jack Waves with unclear roles. Text suggests roster notes ahead of season start and reporting on performances.

Walter Duds Ates Marterrs Niles Crowder Ram Jnr Shap Hrowe Litka Ram Litka Snd Higm Ab Baco Beng

Jack Walt to Stay on Job on KTSA Schedule Change

Radio editor keeps office routine with new schedule notes. Jack and Walt continue on KTSA at 7 20, drawing new listeners each night. At 9 30 the Nit Wits air, followed by Colombian orchestra led by Noble Sissle at 10. King Favant’s from Vermont at 10 30 and Casa Lome at 1 p.m. WOAT offers Armour program at 5 40 and 8 30 RKO cinema with Binge, rau com omoévie Flare. Belle Babor and author speak on Democratic program. Another Unwritten tors. 3 30 Har ager to speak on The Evils of Narcotics.

Rai Bis Jack and Wall Feilitere KTSA Noble Sissle King Favant Verouto Casa Lome WOAT RKO Boner Harager

Washington Irving and Sidney Lanier Triumph in Junior High Basketball

Washington Irving's team defeated Ralph Walt Emer son’s quintet 28 to 20 in a division final. Sidney Lanier’s cagers won the second division title for Lae City junior high. Key players included Irvin B Vernandex and J Leper, with center D Lernander and guard English for Irving. Substitutes listed: Heubner Saverro Olananza Flores Garala Garza Emerton Collis Yoosay Cavizos Deore era Lawrence Vaileog.

Washington Irving Ralph Walt Emerson Whursday Sidney Lanier Lae City Irvin B. Vernandex J. Leper Decwards D. Lernander D. Sanchez English Heubner Saverro Olananza M. Flores Abe Garala Garza Emerton Collis Yoosay Ferwantis Cavizos Deoreana Lawrence and Vaileog

Negroes Open Basket Series at Bert Crockett Center

The Teras college basketball tournament kicks off Friday night at the Negro Recreational Center Court on Bert Crockett street with double-headers through Saturday. Recreation All-Stars face Penire View State College in the opener, followed by Blue Moon Chasers of Austin vs Sam Houston College. Four teams entered, each plays once, champions decided by winning percentage.

Amis ‘Teras Negro Recreational Center Bert Crockett Steed R. R. Davenport Recreation All-Stars Penire View State College Bluc Moon Chasers Austin Sam. Houston College Aus Lin le Atter Biglembetes Davenport

Kiwanians Hand San Marcos Golf Loss in Tourney

In a San Marcos golf match held Thursday afternoon at the Spring Fake course ideal weather aided play. San Marcos players edged San Antonio Kiwanians 13 to 6 with notable results including Jack Wood defeating Charlie Brannoo and Jim Blair beating Frank Pincoast. Tatters Thomas, Honker, Nyler, Storey, and Slaughter also posted wins for San Marcos.

Han Marcos San Meseos Kigranis San Antonio Kiwanians Jack Wood San Marcos Charlie Brannoo San Antonio Jim Blair Frank Pincoast San Jack Berman Taster Thomas Pick Terrell Fes Honker

Robins Clearwat en Florida training update

In Robins Clearwater Florida on February 27 VINS reports concern over the upcoming contest as Bate Herman the hitting star showed readiness by working out yesterday and striking three singles. He is expected to return soon as President York acts from the North. A two hour workout was held and Medal for Tai Biss by manager Wilbert Fenena.

Clearwaten Bate Herman Herman York Wilbert Febnena

Phillies Winter Haven Camp Report Highlights Pitchers

In Winter Haven Phill ies camp notes indicate Phil Collins among hurling arms, with squad bodies shaping for the season. Details remain limited as scouts monitor conditioning and potential lineups for the upcoming schedule.

Phillies Winter Haven Tia Phil Collins Phils Camp Tetay

Monitoring Rodrege Methods Not as Effective

Fragmentary text notes a secretary in Georgia and a company named Charpore Ca. with unclear context. The readable facts suggest comparisons of methods and scheduling concerns, but specifics are not clear enough to determine a definite event or outcome. Further readable text needed to produce a precise summary.

Night Radio Schedule Fragment for City Stations

Fragments list Friday and Saturday radio lineups for KTSA KTAP KONO and other stations. Mentions live acts bands orchestras a dancer studio programs and a democratic forum with scattered times and call letters.

Dance music tonight and radio listings mix

A fragmented radio and event schedule lists numerous programs and times across venues such as Casa Loma and King Edward orchestra performances. Entries mention TSA Nable Bis la's, NBC Breakfast Studio, weather updates, and various music shows from early morning to night with station WOAI 1190 and other programs.

Valley Cage Race Sees Four Trams Remain In Play

Ter Feb 27 update from the Valley independent league lists four trams remaining in the Rob Robin tournament divisions. Upper bracket bets include Edinburg McAllen and lower bracket features Harlingen and San Benito as March 1 climaxes approach. Manager Hank Galloway of the river champions Methodists announced plans for the final rounds.

Ter Tiro Tsro Aul Pine Neecap Kart Rome Inte Harlingen Hank Galloway Ve Champ Methodists

Sally League Disbands After 29 Years and Charlotte Exit

The Sally League ends its 29 year run with the Charlotte and Asheville clubs seeking berths in a Piedmont era league. Officials note a South Atlantic association disbandment at a meeting in Charlotte. Representatives discuss forming an All North Carolina or Palmetto region circuit as part of reorganizing minor league baseball in the Carolinas.

Charlotte Ube Ure Pidmont League of North Carolina South Atlnulie Association Sully Shally Arcesenty Stirling Contin Clarlotte Asheville Woh Mart Greenville “Spinne Palmetto Teague

Puckett trims squad to 28 for San Antonio interech classic

Coach Mamor WVurkett selects 28 players from Brockcorifige High for the San Antonio interech classic, detailing a first and second team with positions, plus a listed staff. An array of items at low prices appears in the Light Classifie columns.

Mamor Brockcorifige San Atlonio Nenetice Timmuipacus Pie Melugin Mota Narnia Fenner Calcher Seale Vitenter Olivers Antiiel Sra Wolfsheld Hill Lenz Baker Sarai Lasseter Theron Dossey Gary Chennault

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