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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1931

Page

5

Light's Cup Polo Playoffs Near as Austin Faces San Angelo

George Millers Austin Wonders defeated the Second Field Artillery brigade to earn a spot against the San Angelo Rainbows in the Light's Cup semi final. The match, date pending English team return, could be Tuesday or Wednesday. The winner advances to face the Highth Corps Area Freebooters in a Friday final at Brackenridge park.

George Millers Austin Second Field Artillery Brigade San Angelo Rainbows Miller's Pela Geil White Coal Cory Wednaday Gerald Tink For Erica United States Jane Summereh San Angelo Gelling New York Austin-Sao Angels Highth Corps Area Freebooters Cape John Smith Cant Air Corps Lica Jentita Cullina Alpemand

Reynosa Prepares for International Polo Festival

Reynosa Mexico readies for a week long polo tournament in January. Notable figures include General Quinones from Mexico City and Captain Maxwell of Fort Arawit. The event features band performances from Monterrey and special entertainment, with parking reserved for the season and three silver cups to be awarded to finalists.

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Shawkey to Coach Minor Leagues with Jersey City Club

Former Yankee star Red Shawkey will coach the Jersey City club of the International League. The Jersey City team, recently realigned in 1930, finished last last season. Shawkey, a famed pitcher in his era, sought a major league managerial post but accepted a minor league coaching role instead.

Yankee Jersey City Shusey Cedy N. Dy Jon Keh Shawkey New York Yankees Jersoys Triads Shawkey Dan Mnate Yan Heerle MecCarthy Tl Chiscago Cubs

Eastern Collegians Open Basketball Season Slated Tonight

The Eastern Collegiates begin their basketball season with a clash between Venn Swanis and Vale. Other league entries Columbia, Princeton, and Cornell debut next Saturday. Columbia is favored to repeat as champion.

Eastern Collegians New York Kanteen Toterentlog Jyhile Amd Vale Teagie Coltabia Daetkmh Princeton Cornel Columbia

Perfect Archery Score At Brownevillie Event

Tere Browneville achieved a perfect archery score at a 50 foot range yesterday. Pupil of Russ Hoegerhyde, Wallie Underteood, named a pupil archery champion, recognized for exceptional precision.

Browneville Tere Jen Wallie Underteood Russ Hoegerhyde

City League Public Service Utilities Narrowly Defeat Se Jobo’y Tritherans

In a Friday night Woodlawn gym doubleheader Public Service Utilities edged Se Jobo’y Tritherans 38-31 while the City Vague game saw Public Service win 36-20 over Catholic Community Crater. Lutherans trailed early but rallied, final surge by Utilities sealed the win. Job WIt led with 45 points and Fordyee scored high for the Neesit.

E Public Service Jobo'y Tritherans Emu Jack Neal Nash eHitu Fordyee Ducharme Genevine Puldie Serslee Butler Webster Yehad Cunlees Weion Wivyarc Ieatmier Seuren Gilvisner Seal Nachlena Stevina Shubley Muenrostro Dwarile Fe Weer Ai. Dryer Anmisec Maciasab Chaise Dina Tae Tip Nortan Vinennion Tray Fordyce Xuaeds Cialei Miller O' Elon Um Dro Veaimier Gill Timer

Golfers Play Sunday Match at Sinn Antaito Park

Ton Laty and VD Glhanterdain, noted professional stars, will meet Jock Bycer a former state amateur finalist who recently moved from Howston to Sinn Antaito. The exhibition match covers 48 holes at Urockensidee Park starting 1 30 Sunday afternoon. The tour will use the new lighter larger Rolf ball.

Ton Laty Glhanterdain Profesional Gall Stars

Railway Five Wins Another Night In Scrappy Tilt

The Railway Five triumphed over an unnamed opponent on Friday night with Juca acurk scoring 21 points in 20 minutes. The match featured gritty play and the Chanillepecs quintet gave a strong challenge until the late minutes.

Terotherkort Stailway Chanillepecs Normarle

Heydler Sees Baseball In Rosy Light

John A Heydler assesses the 1930 season in the National League, noting high attendance, standout players like Hack Wilson, and the Cardinals’ competitiveness. He outlines proposed 1931 rule changes, minor league costs, and baseball's growing global appeal, with calls for peace among major and minor leagues and optimism for the sport’s future.

Heydler John.a. Heydler Associated Brees Spoke Leadura Uorrior Hetwon Majora Sil Erbeieizet Ag Anivézanl Ereiem Qnyer Taafar Wil Sael Central America Big Citira New York Anny

Carnera Faces Italian Boxing Federation Suspicion

Reported in Rome on Friday news that Primo Carnera may face suspension by the Italian boxing federation for alleged failures in defending titles. He sailed for Barcelona amid contract talks and a public dispute with promoters in the United States following events in California.

Rome Statten Boxing Federes Wilduight Sanday Hiese Pennsylvania Fasnachanetty Eadie Mazeme Hay Barcelona Uzendor Aaron Carneva Wiefarde Unites Kintex Heinie Chevalier Cmkisud Calif Tassoar Suspasion New York State Athlefic Camarlasian

Dick Sullivan Sold by Cats to Wichita

The report claims Dick Sullivan was sold by a group called Morworth Cate to Wichita, with details about a deal involving Fort Worth baseball officials and a return from Atlanta. Unclear names and misread text lead to a tentative transfer story without clear dates or outcomes.

Dick Sullivan Wichita Vick Bulican San Antonly Morworth Cate Roy Mecha Fort Worths Sallis Gine Wichita Fats Han Attonlo

George Wilson Held After Auto Accident

EYENETE Washington January report says George Wilson former all American UW halfback was freed on a $1000 bond after a charge of failure to render aid following an auto crash five miles north of Eyenete on the Pacific highway. The claimant C Il Tenn of South Taenma brought the charge claiming Wilson struck a vehicle and left the scene.

Eyenete Wash Eorge Wilson University of Washington C. Il- Tenn South Taenma Elaimen Neelent Here Wilson

Arkansas Goalers Meet St Louis U In Important Clash

Arkansas players face St Louis University in a key upcoming game at night. Despite lineups' rough form, Arkansas is recognized as a top basketball machine in the tour and white era. The team has five Southwestern Conference titles.

Arkansas Goalers ST. Louis

Yankees Set Florida Spring Training Start Date

New York announces spring training will open February 2 in St Petersburg Florida with the Yankees reporting for camp. A single exhibition game is planned at a later date to be announced in St Petersburg.

Yankees Florida New York New York Yankeees St. Pelersburg Flo Vetersburg

Akibas Defeat Main Juniors 30 to 27 in Bowlers Showdown

In a tight bowling card, the Akibas edged the Main Avenue Taniore by 30 to 27. Witebsky led the winners with key points, Tolunsky also contributed, while Tathel and Rodriguez added support as Taniora struggled. Calls for further matches and contact details close the item.

Akibas Taniore Prideyight Port Sam Boustow Witebsky Tolunsky Tathel Rodriguez Focuneia Taniora Primis Akibag Rueben Travis

Bobcat Loss Teaches Lesson in Rough Game

The Bobcats fell to the Farmers in a Friday evening game after leading early but fading in the second period. Sheth scored 14 for the Bobcats while Vellican and Brandt led the Farmers with strong second half scoring. The Farmers’ reserve unit previously beat the Baldecom Stringers 18 to 15. The two teams meet again Saturday morning.

Pilot at Peoria Seeks Manager for Three-League Team

Jhnnati San reports Ronnie, chief cogut of the Cincinnati Kil, will leave Sunday to confer with Jack Tyan of the Pen rin IL baseball club on selecting a manager for the Three-league team. Sitney Weil, president of the Rede, announced Friday. Third Bateman Fess, manager last year, sent in Columbus in the American association.

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Indoor track season opens in New York era

The 1931 indoor track season kicks off Saturday night at the One Elmwood Sixth Regiment Armory in Crookloe as a strong field of competitors gathers for opening events. Chicago awarded NCAA swim championships set for March 27 and 28 with site confirmed by the NCAA rules committee chair.

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