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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1931

Page

8

Hart Rices Hope In Basketball Drive

Hart Rices hope centers on basketball star Hess missing as the Rice Owls begin Southwest confer ence play. Hess, a top scorer and tennis standout, is academically ineligible for the season, leaving Hart and fellow seniors to carry the offense as Texas A&M style schedule confusion looms over opening games in Austin Fort Worth and Del Rio.

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Forts Squadron Edges Sixty Eighth in Close Kelly Field Battle

In a tight league contest at Kelly Field, the Forts Squadron narrowly defeated the Sixty Eighth Squadron 37 to 36. Key players included Griffin and O’Connor leading the Forts, while Ryradron-Cornere, Teerean, and Veeder contributed for the Sixty Eighth.

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Windy day golfers top the field at mid-winter round

Report from Miami on a wind swept golf event where Aho Minti led with 75 strokes. Tar chase and Jack Wil n tied for second with 27, while Win Wns of Sthkegs and others struggled as wind continued to affect scoring into midweek play.

Miami Pua Dan Jack Wil Mateh

Acquittal in 1803 Murder Case in New York Court

Edward Divins was acquitted of murder after killing Ajax Clerget in open court on June 27, 1803. The trial, held before Recorder Smoyth, ended October 19, 1492 with a not guilty verdict after 80 minutes of deliberation.

Abraham Leys LX Colriroom Levy Edward Divins Ajax Clerget Court of General Sessions of New York Bivins Smoyth Divins New York Times

300 Seek Shot At Ten Thousand Golf Pot

Los Angeles opens qualification for a $10,000 golf pot with over 800 entrants vying for 510,000 open tourney berths across Wilshire par 69 courses. Notables include Eddie Loos Fred Morrison Ben Richter and Gene Sarazen among the contenders with plans to appear in Friday events.

Los Angeles Tan Tos Angeles Iaw Jay Eddie Loos Chicago Fred Morrison Southern California Ben Richter la Lours Holand Melkenzie Wesettington Dec Johnny Dawn MaacDonald Smith New York Gene Sarazen Tommy Armour Walter Hagen Vetroic Horton Smitch Tony Manero Leo Tiepel Agua Caliente George von Elm

Opening of Texas Open Tourney Nears at Breckenridge Park

Preparations are complete for the Texas Open Tournament at Breckenridge Park on January 71, and February 1. Tournament manager Jack O'Aren discussed duties with officials, including Fred J. Joleston and L. J. chairmen, and crews handling gallery, scoring, and caddy master roles. Commissioner Muglioliate urged full readiness and beautification of the park.

Breckenridge Park Jack O'Arendigked Gut Lava Hotel Arfersn Efali Fiosé Kouatzer Arthur Shaw W. D. Cronkbite Gallery Po Hce William Black William Alston Tomy Winfield Jacoh’ Mugliiolate Cuewlaz Cod Promise Srengze

MATES BEAT SEGUIN LUTHERAN COLLEGIANS

Austin report of a hard fought basketball game where Mates defeated Seguin Lutheran 34 to 9. Leading scorers included Lutheran’s Gipt with 14 points and Silents’ Wengles with 11. Key plays featured Wikton from San Antonio south and Bulldog guard contributions.

Austin

Knox College Star Senn Lured by Pro Football

Knox College football star Senn quits varsity to join professional ranks. He earlier intercepted a Coe College pass for a 104 yard TD, a highlight of his Knox career. Senn plans to finish his degree while pursuing pro play.

Galesburg BNL Knox Calles Renn Krone Henn Coe College

Edgren Starts Cleanup of Boxing in California

Thobert E Edgren stirred California boxing policy by joining the state athletic commission and declaring welterweight Tommy Freeman from Cleveland off limits for title bouts. Freeman had been signed for a non title bout, plans dropped promptly. Edgrens actions target all divisions while Fresno contender Young Corbett earns recognition amid past decisions.

San Francisco California Athletic Commission Edgren Tommy Freeman Cleveland Ohio Freeman Betu Ber Promotec Plana Igten Veternon Sports Authority Young Corbett Fresno Lukrem Corbett Jackie Fields Ant Young Jack Thompson Fresno Hay

Harlandale Indians Prepare For Inter scholastic Season

Coach Ray Dizon bases this year on Ed Will Arthur Kiteloth and Spur Melugin with 18 players training. The Harlandale squad, set to face Sidney Lanier at Woodlawn Lake Gym, and later play Blary's Academy, Alamo Heights, and South San Antonio, has won 3 of 7 practice games and aims to trim to 12 players in two weeks.

Ed Will Arthur Kiteloth Spur Melugin Eeagon Ray Dizon Harlawdale Bigh Indians Alurdy Sidney Lanier Wright Riley Woodlawn Lake Li Blary Academy Harlandale Gym Alamo Haley Southan Antonio High Harlandale Dizon Basilicas Fhr Jeilermen Fikes Smith G. Endicott Wigan Rowe Roberta

Eagles Beat Nixon But Fail to Impress

Brackenridge auditorium hosted a Tuesday night game as the Eagles defeated Nixon High but failed to impress. Jose Naranjo stood out with agile play, while Nixon’s offense struggled to hit the target despite multiple attempts. Arthur Kliefoth led Eagles with 11 points, Nixon’s top scorer had 10. The Brackenridge lineup featured Kliefer Gare Naranjo Yarborough and Heille as forwards, Seale and Fenner centers, Hill McMillan Melugin and Aide as guards. Nixon countered with Unter and Chonler forwards, Wealall center, Moore, Preston, Staling and Shun guards, with Nemy Sterrer referee and Curly Paton official scorer.

Brackenridge Nixon High Brackenridge Auditorium Toweser Jose Naranjo Weae Rqpad Eagles Arthur Kliefoth Thal Uke Eagles Elunter Nixon Kliefer EB. Gare Naranjo Yarbrough Heille Seale Fenner Hill McMillan Melugin Aide Unter Chon Ler Wealall Canter Moore Preaton Staling Shun Nemy Sterrer Paton Wan

Coach Hamilton's Father Dies At San Antonio

Coach Hamilton's father Marcy Whitten Hamilton died at age 44 after a San Antonio residence. Main Avenue Mizhenhonl halted all activities Wednesday at the request of principal T. Guy Mogers and faculty. Coach Marcy Tamil star led tributes at a burrow meet in Hamilton's memory.

Main Avenue Mizhenhonl T. Guy Mogers Marcy Tamil Star Hig Burrow Marcy Whitten Hamilton Samiktea Ennity Fie San Antonio Ul Fearn

West Siders Watch Wrestling Matches

John Ellie veteran Greek grappler meets Eddie Law in the main event of the wrestling bout held Wednesday night at the school subh orinea corner of Yan Lule and Kao Haba sheeta. The event is best two of three falls with semifinals final. Panchi Vilela faces Joe Barr and Loui Fiebert meets Johony McCann in the semi final, two out of three falls or one hour time limit. Henry Gomez and Kid Garcia open with a one fall match.

John Ellie Meeta Eddie Law Subhorinea Yan Lule Kao Haba Sheeta Panchi Vilela Clakica Joe Barr Juchiqeen Loui Fiebert Johony McCann Tine Artz Henry Gomez Kid Garcia Tangle Fm

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