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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1931

Page

8

Semi finals slated in BUP play at Miller Field

The Austin and Angelo teams meet in a W. W. White field semi final at 3 o clock Wednesday afternoon. The winner will face the Eighth Corps schoolboys in the Liebt tronby final on Wednesday. Austin’s eight year lineup includes Meifler Shaw Willaws and Smith. Rainbows lineup features Gilmore Aldwell House and Reed. Gerald Balding scheduled to join in exhibition games. travel delays push his arrival to Friday or Saturday.

Bec Angelo Austin Miller's Field Iight Eighth Corps Liebt Tronby George Meifler Earl Shaw Robe Willaws Cecil Smith Angelo Rainbows J. Z. Gilmore Lee Aldwell Allen House Hobart Reed Gerald Baling Avith the Rainbows Calding New York Balding

Sportsglimpses and stray notes from a game night recap

A fragmented recap mentions WM Ineun and precarious jobs, a family man stepping into playoff play, and coaches urging better teamwork. Babe Roth and baseball season are signaled, with weights and training notes for tech players. The text hints at upcoming games and season hopes amid scattered sports chatter.

Babe Roth

Believe It Or Not Fess Srn Tes By Ripley Re

A compact feature notes a playful or cryptic phrase from a Belief It Or Not style entry credited to Ripley. The item hints at a curiosity or oddity segment typical of the series and references a variation on the famous headline style.

Fess Srn Tes

Senior School Series Opens January 28

Three city high schools Brackenridge Main Avenue and Sidney Lanier met Tuesday morning to plan the annual city basketball championship race opening January 28 25 January date noted for competition coaches Claude Kellam Hers Hamilton Wright Riler were present representing their schools.

Basketsball Main Avenue Brackenridge Sidney Lanier Scbrols Coseh Claude Kellam Ibe Brackenridge Eagles Hers Hamilton Main Baffalors Wright Riler Kidner Lanier

U S Shakes Old English Custom At New York Meet

Gene and Bryan discuss changing terms in steeplechase and hunting rituals. Members urge general discussion at the annual meeting to retire the word gentleman due to changing opinions and concerns about its meaning and use.

U.S Frans Bryan Elielessa

Fort Wayne Leading Professional Cagers

Fort Wayne headlines a professional basketball scene with teams and players amid league activity. The report mentions local clubs, standings, and upcoming games shaping the Fort Wayne basketball landscape.

Fort Wayne

Florida Amateurs Open Golf Tourney Begins in Sami Florida

The Florida Amateurs Open golf tournament opens with grim conditions and a field of entrants. Officials report a large turnout with multiple matches scheduled from Wednesday through Saturday.

Florida Sami Fla Dan Griminy Mike Bere Zaurlef Miami Cron

Race for New Zealand Prize Amid Anglo French Rivalry

The article relays a historic naval race between the British Man of War Ktomart under Captain Stanley and the French frigate St Aube under Captain Lavand from Sydney to New Zealand. Britain won by about 40 minutes arriving August 10, securing British influence. The piece cites Banner's New Zealand Past and Present and notes the prize territory equaling Italy in area.

Waletang France England New Zealand Ktomart Stanley St Aube Lavand Sydney Australia Dereitory Italy Banner

College Basketball Scores From Across The Nation

AP reports scattered basketball results across various colleges and teams. Notable tallies include Duquesss 40 and Warcem 47, with Depa Wiscirt 12 and MeRhersp Fialaicent contributing. Other line scores mention Nor AL Weata 22 and Warrington 13, while several high schools show varied results and teacher teams posting modest totals.

A University Lok Desha T. Berahac Thane FS Bebecota Ie, Inc Dykotm Stare Ieraiaana Deke Nt Pitratuty Nor AL Weata MeRhersp Fialaicent Unvrwantty Faisbume Aml Warrington Yrtzereity Antord Montereit Reatiins Watiratsa Dn Wrfersen AA Ii Fiyte AL Beelaee Gereegs i Warkineton Fit Gelerato Feliaan Oe Merrball Past Taray BS Asd Terae Feria Na Ole Paliae

Retzlaff to fight Neron on Chicago card

Promoter announces a boxing undercard bout between Retzlaff of Welch, Minnesota, and George Newn, a rugged Greek, set for January 14 at Chiicago Stadium as part of the Slattery-Levinsky show. Local notes mention a main event watch tonight in a convention ball, with Tan Angeles and Notre Dame football figure tied to the card.

Retzlaff Neron Chicago Chiengo Jen Charlie Retaatf Young Wulueb Minn Senockoursistazies George Newn Ghitaga Stadium Marsitals Fins Lutze Kaneas City Toverett Marshal Cinta Cole Jek Castes Tan Angeles Lore Mer Notre Dame Cnbvereity

Semmens To Lead Southwestern Pirates In 1961 Basketball

Georgetown Texas reports Southwestern University Pirates name Vance Semmens captain for the 1961 season. Semmens, a forward last year, aims to guide the team with lefty FAene at guard. The Pirates expect strong play from six returnees as they aim to reclaim high conference finish.

Georgetown Texas Tan Southwestern University Pirates Vance Semmens Ska Ukceen Terex Heamans Pest Prospacta Vaack C

Notre Dame Captain Will Teach Football At La Salle

Notre Dame captain Will Teach football at La Salle University as athletic director after leading Notre Dame's undefeated team. The message notes La Salle did not play football last year and mentions a contract arrangement for 2041.

Notre Dame Thiladelphia Jen Tom Conley Philadelphia Joy Notre Pnay We University la Salle

Armentrout Chosen Carnegie Captain

January 1481 selection announces Armentrout as captain for Carnegie Teen football. Coach Welter Steffen names Surray G Admen rout Ditteborgh as flank back option.

Armentrout Carnegie Jattaburge Carmegie Surray G. Admenrout Ditteborgh Welter Steffen

Dixon to take Wear's place in tennis

Phuvadedphta January 0 ENS reports Eugene Dixon is set to replace Joseph W. Wear as Davis Cup committee chairman of the USLTA. Wear confirms his brief tenure since February 10 and cites business and Yale alumni duties. Wear will likely be offered Davis Cup chairmanship. changes to the Davis Cup competition are discouraged until the United States regains the trophy.

Phuvadedphta Pritz-Eugene Dixon Joseph W. Weer Philadelphia United States Lawn Tennis Association Wear Julian S. Myrick New York Philadelphian Yale University Davis United States Americana

Catholic High Meet Goes On

Catholic high school basketball teams from many counties plan to travel to Chicago for Favola University's national championship tourney. The event, started in 1924, would be renewed March 28 to 22 despite oppositions from national and regional high school bodies. Loyola and other schools face possible bans as some supporters push for renewal while others anticipate reduced participation from Catholic institutions across states.

University of Chicago St. Stanigisus Academy Bt. Louis Miss Roman Catholl Philadelphia Bish Hingland High Charleston Columbia Academy of

Sul Ross Puts Vet Goalers On Court

Sul Ross signals a veteran return as five first team players from last year likely rejoin. Marcus Conoalis Brinton Mclean Booker Connally Marcus Hale and Jimmy Terrell headline a promising lineup, with new players pushing for spots as practice continues amid efforts to claim a stronger conference presence.

SUL Ross Aleine Harnex Seagun Ines Ste Buand Marcus Conoalis Brinton Mclean Booker Connally Marcus Hale Jimmy ‘Terrell Nesteotnera

Blades Under Knife For Injured Ankle

A toppled football star Kay Binden seeks hospital care after a serious ankle injury. Surgeons plan an operation to restore function before upcoming training. In other news, two wrestlers from Portland reportedly faced arrest after a Friday incident in Dillehoro. Meanwhile Cephas Camp of Detroit extended his winning streak to 12 straight rounds, defeating rival Allen of Kansas City 23 to 11.

Van Kay Binden Cardinary Jobe New Yok Marce Camp Beirolt Rengie Allen Kansaw City Thwan Camp Arthne Woods Pawtucket Threshlan

Barefoot Indians in Golf Meet in Agua Caliente

Two Indian boys Manuel Carrera 21 and Francisco Perez 24 from Mexico City Club travel to Agua Caliente January 73 to compete in a golf tournament. Carrera is Mexico’s former champion. Perez last year played with Horton Smith. Club president Harry Wright hosts an aristocratic trip. another player Solfiro Diez 25 recently returned from France may join.

Mpexico Jom S.ur Mexico City Erefoot California Agua Céliente Harry Wright Manuel Carrera Francisco Pere Carrera Mexico Perezio Horton Smith Jed Smith Toeloken Agua Caliente Sorfirio Dies Agua Osilente Diez Ban Jnst. Rael France

Hagen Playing in Old Form on Coast

Los Angeles opening round of the 510,000 open end championship set Friday with Walter Hagen and MacDonald Smith installed as favorites after practice rounds. Hagen and Smith have been stroking the ball brilliantly with Smith twice winning his tournament heat. several others including Young Armour Gene Faarzen Teo Diegel and Borlon Amilb contend for the top prize.

LOS _ ANGELES Inn Los Angeles Waltce Hagen MacDonald Smith Feld Hagen Smith Young Armour Gene Farazen Teo Diegel Borlon Amilb

Girls League opens with Butter Krusts and Hospital wins

Opening night at Camp Normasse features the Butter Krusts defeating Bar era Sports 34 to 29 and the State Hospital beating Leighland Lassies 87 to 13. Monday lineup lists players for all teams with substitute rosters and next games set for Thursday at Wondlawa lake gym.

Cotton Weinland Butter Rusts State Hospital Camp Normasse Butter Krusts Barera Hospital Leighland Lassies Wondlawa Lake Gym Butler Krusts Lassies League Barbera Sporte Dilion Koledzie Bousefield Wilcox Reinhard Bpellings B.lbm F. Dit Heabner Cheatham Wendland Teerell Saba Thowras Davis Meyer Ruyper Bolter Kruste Wilkies Meadows Wightant Ceusiee Brown Metiabe Isbell White Ceulers Mpeaty Cennisbell Tay McMible Dein Hirenberk

City Leagueers Close First Half in Doubleheaders

City basketball action resumes with two doubleheaders at Woodlawn Lake gym. Virgil Winters’ Hawks face rival squads as the race tightens for top spot. key matchups include Winters’ team against Public Service Utilities and Harry Hamilton’s Triangles vs Triple Cru as teams chase the former champions.

Cexe Woodlawn Lake Virgil Winters Ohtrophctic College Hake Triple Cru Winters Jock Neal Nash Saleamen Public Service Utilities Utis Manks Chira Triangles

Wednesday Deadline for Local Basketball Leagues Entry

Entries for the junior and intermediate basketball leagues are due Wednesday noon under the city recreational department. Games run daily 6 to 7 PM with Vic Helaire Garark's staff directing. Junior players must be under 18, intermediates under 21. uniforms not required for juniors. Managers should contact Rehultz at City Hall recreational department to enter.

Tily Iucreational Department Ty Vic Helaire Garark O'Vloket Woodlawn Inke Rem Rebwtz Ihr Zee Rehultz

Junior Basketball Opens Friday Night in City League

The newly organized Y M C A Junior Basketball League kicks off Friday with two games. The Junior Triangles face Magner Tires at hoop and the Second Feathers meet First Baptists and National Tank of Commerce. Other teams include Glen Central Bank and Government TIn Lutheenna. At Monday’s meeting Fe F. Morse was elected president and Alfred Cjuasw secretary.

Ypen Ini Fcti Ho'chnek First Baptists National Tank of Commerce Gliy-Central Bank Government Tin Lutheenna Fe F. Morse Foop Alfred Cjuasw

Hank Broder Marries and Plans to Work After Wedding

Congratulations pour in for Hank Broder captain of Northwestern Wolverines after it is learned he secretly married Mire Omega Gilbert Kunday in Waukaran Illinois. He says he will likely withdraw from college to go to work.

Hank Broder Chicago Dan Haltmark Northwestern Wolveradty Ikwan Mire Omega Gilbert Kunday Waukeran Illinois Lilaelmsveerk Bruder Achoo

Ban Johnson Nears Hospital Discharge

Ban Johnson former president of the American Legion has improved after months in St Louis hospital and expects to leave in a few days. He plans to go to a sanatorium in Fowler Springs Missouri for further care and rest.

Ban Johnson Louis Iragne Johnson Fazuelalor Springs

Heard Beats Ken Howell In San Antonio Wrestling Show

In San Antonio, Heard defeated Ken Howell of Detroit in the main event after a comeback, despite Howell winning the first fall. O Shea of Joplin defeated Johnny McNunn of Tulsa in a separate match with a decisive finish.

Whetlie San Antonio Jimmy Warner Thethman Bull Ken Howell Howell Meard Abttel Victoy Nateh Danny Shea Joplin Missouri Johnny Mcl Tulan Oklahome O'Shea Mauminerock McCaun O'Hhea Hebby Butag Frenchy TaRue Fol" Mettler Lefty

Bass Defends Lightweight Title In Dominant Win

Benny Bara defends his junior lightweight crown with a clear victory over Lew Musany in Philadelphia. Twelve rounds saw Bara control the action with a sharp attack as the challenger faltered, keeping the title on his shoulder and extending his reign.

Philadelpala Benny Bara Jenior Chamman Lew Musany Philadelphia Tralian Thana Mageey Bolt Te Pcorers Finks Neven Massey Lwo Mewes Heal Basa Holt

Tips Capture Field Trial Honors at Holly Springs

The amateur championship of the All-America field trivia club was won yesterday at Holly Springs by Mian. To Horne and G. He. of Tulsa. The Brighthurst Lady Ghost owned by W. Wallace completed, while Henry P. Davien of Memphis claimed another event.

Holly Springs Mian Jan Horne G. HE. Butfield Tulsa Oka Brighthurst Lady Ghost IW. Wallace Trcken Mixs Henry P. Davien Mempha Kinneeny Henare

Kelly Field Basketball Opens With Two Games In League

Kelly Field's Garketball league opened Bronday night with two games as the Ten Thirty-ninth Beboo squadron and the Fortieth School squadron defeated the Forty-first Schr squadron 84 to 29. Opening-night stats show Muddes 11 Cramer 10 Copelia 8 Armentrout 6 for the Tenth School group while Voorhies Bord 12 Hariser 2 Clark 2 Maurer 7 led the Squadron 30 lineup. Squadron 41 featured Son Mack Christie Keysor Strand Biel Kendall and Wright Riley refereed by Nemo Hercern.

Kelly Field Promi Cipaign Llenty HL Woyden Kelly Field Recrestios Bimpson Williams Marshall Blake Parker Boyden Esten Pere Cubs Son Mack Christie Keysor Strand Biel Kendall Sult Wright Riley Nemo Hercern Wworie

Tony Bernardi to Clash With Vance in Friday Bout at Deerhoven Hall

Promoter Hammond signs Vance to face Tony Bernardi in a Fri night match at Deerhoven hall. The card will include five star bouts as George Poulos returns to San Antonio for a two fall match with Entanta Singh. Oselone Fox and Hod Tanisay are also eyed for special events as buzz builds over the rough and tumble lineup.

Tony Bernardi Garhouse Pitteharet Tony Bow Geen Vance Tinh Tony Hammonds Ani Deerhoven Hall Bernardi Thes Fough George Poulos San Antonio Entanta Singh Hinde Oselone Fox Hod Tanisay

Carideo Receives Key to City in Mount Vernon

Notre Dame Ramblers quarterback Carideo arrives home from South Bend, Indiana, to a celebratory homecoming in Mount Vernon. Mayor James Berg presides as the high school band plays and townsfolk cheer the returning star. Carideo thanks well-wishers and expresses hope to give up to 11.7.

Mount Vernon Frank Caridey Notre Dame Ramblers Han South Tend Ind James Berg Caribo

Fight Results from Durated Press Boxing Card

Benny Haas won on points over Dee Massey in Philadelphia. Tommy Grogan beat young Fitro in Omaha. Jack Gross defeated Ttor Clarke in Philadelphia. Herve Tubec stopped AY Gordon in Philadelphia. Toronto-Savkie Phillina outpointed Jack Gillespie in Detroit. Grand Circuit schedule for 1931 announced with Toledo Obie and Hyre features, adopted by stewards.

Durated Philadelp Benny Haas Dee Massey Philadelphia Tommy Grogan Omaha Young Fitro Pennrgrave Jack Gross Splem N. Je Ttor Ace Clarke Jack Gillespie Detroi Ghicago Cary, Teach Cars Indy Jack Ditton Indianapolis Gleveland Jan Amity Barnere Coca Medra Toledo Elrowit

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