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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1931

Page

9

Lopez Wins Narrow Margin in Beethoven Hall Ring

A crowded Beethoven Hall evening featured a tight Lopez victory over veteran Lefty Gilbert. Gilbert traded punches well but Lopez’s early aggression and pressure earned the decision after ten rounds as both fighters endured strong exchanges. Other bouts included Mike “Kinky” Kiesel and Dixie Walker, with Cruz defeating Adonis, and Burns defeating Davison via technical knockout in a busy card.

Beethoven Hall Tuogsday Endle Newsboy Lappea Gilbert Eddie Kins Edith Girth Meventh Gilbers Reat Bells Beys Kayo Mike Dixie Walker Joe Ctevens Mikel Dixie Kieselue Divie Elay Mike $E Udze Hooge Edgewood Hoad Crus Adonis Cruz Cony Haing Hange Jack Burns Houston Hed Davison Herman Brateman Marlin Martin Wee de Lopes Willie Korm Chaonges Kila Mexico City Kid Curry Sost Coast Streaka Hooper Letty Greig Sunny Blevina Red Brannon

Friedman Offered Coaching Jobs

New York report says Ben Olen Feieman, once a Michigan football assistant, may receive a coaching offer. He has been approached by representatives of California and several Eastern universities, but no formal agreement has emerged as yet.

New York Jon Benole Feieman University of Michi

Hard Luck Hank ChuChats On Job Hunt After Wedding

In a fragmentary item the football halfback Teo Heusler, once linked with Arnie from Tourge, seeks employment days after marrying Mise Gynegu Gilbert of Mattoon. The brief missive hints at personal upheaval and timing around a three day union.

Heusler Norshkent Arnie Tourge Gynegu Gilbert Mattoon Aminvia

Big Munn Near Death at Los Angeles Hospital

Wayne Munn once of University of Nebraska and world heavyweight wrestling crown fame lies near death at Fort Sam Houston Army Hospital in Los Angeles. Doctors treating him for Brizlet's disease report he is weakening but hopeful. He moved from football to wrestling after an All American career and later lost the title to Branislaun Bbstko.

Wayne Stig Munn University of Nebraska Fort Sam Houston Antonio Fort Sam Bounton Amer Hospital Privatians Sim Ira Bunn Sill Mann Rone Tie Htranglee! Lewis Musn Branislaun Bbstko 2 Munn Hite bin Antonio Bose

College basketball scores and results across multiple games

In a roundup of college basketball results, teams such as Notre Dame, Purdue, Oklahoma, Wichita, Kansas, and others posted varied scores. Notable showings include Purdue defeating New Counterd, Oklahoma beating Muckineura, and Wichita State routing opponents. multiple universities across the Midwest and West recorded wins and losses with scores ranging from the low forties to mid-sixties.

AL Glenvilly Notre Dame Orlo Purdue Ohle Muckineura Ashland Allinten Ohlo Fount Uniae of Kent Milwackie University of Chicema Sinzueke Gat Paling Centre Bimpron Cala Shensilgn Okiphme

New Mexico Ends Athletic Ties With School of Mines

The University of New Mexico athletic council voted to sever athletic relations with the Texas School of Mines in El Paso after a contract breach on the football field. No basketball or football games will be played this season. Star player Kermit Stemi’s status was cited as a factor in the decision.

Albuquerque N. M University of New Mexico Texan School of Mines of Fl Paso Hebvel of Mines University of Mexico Tame Kchoola Wolverwily Mineo Mines Paso Kermit Stemi Blinengusei Relool of New Mexico Umiversity Arizona University Blowart Centenary College Marshal Junior College School of Mines

Army Leaguers Honored On All-star Selection

An all star eleven from the San Antonis army football league was announced Wednesday. Key selections include Enda Minnis and Twenty-third Infantry at tackles, plus Ninth Infantry at guard. Captain James B H Tush noted the trophy would benefit each member of the star team. Quarterback Spike Nave led the offense.

Army San Antonis Army Football League Enda Minnis Wokrclaw Kellyffield Cocke Studatto Tena Fiell Oetiflery Brikarle Sa [Brew Eurly Weanon Yisen Honorarie Guneds Torentysthirdy Weber Trantey Moninhre Follbark Miyvezak Kellyfel Hintves Vorbereer Mweigty Payne Cwentyatligd Umberger Memerthirn Ing. CG. A Gauvroul Technien Serjeant Ninth Infantry Geecod Ae EB. A. Wacil Twentysthird Infante B.D. Nooth Brocksfiell Warniyaman Firat Twelfth Field Artillery Secon Jamea BH Tush Fort Tam Tloweton

Austin Meets Freebooters Thursday in Polo Championship

The Austin polo team clashes with the Eighth Corps Freebooters at 8 o clock Thursday at Harbord field for the annual high goal Light cup round robin tournament. George Miller reached the finals with a 10-16 win over the San Angelo Rainbows Tuesday afternoon at Miller's field. The Rainbows only scored twice, 13 coming from handicap. The Freebooters rehearsed for the final by defeating the Sah Antonie four all Air Corps team 32 buckets in an exhibition at Wrackenridge park. The Precvooter lineup featured the Ausia combination of George er Earl Shaw Cecil Smith and Rube Willams with Capt Weltinger Crtnia Coulger Lt Alp and Lt Culling.

Austin Elashes Harbord Field Chamepionship George Miller San Angelo Rainbows Miller's Field Itainbows Sah ' Antonie Air Corps Ammunting Bukkers Wrackenridge Park Wee

Texas Aggies to Meet Centenary in Pair of Games

The Texas A&M Aggies face Centenary College in a pair of non conference contests at the A and M Gymnasium, with Arkansas to follow on January 10 in Fayetteville. Sophomore guard Lester Veltman and captain Cecil Take headline the Aggies’ preseason, as the team seeks a stronger cage season.

College Stalion Teras Jun Dad Cour John Heid Texas Aggie Bost Sodia Centenary Aggies Fayetteville Ark Arkansas Lester Veltman San Antonio Aggie Dell Groemeille Zamen Cecil Take Turin MC Alan Veltman Harry Keeton MM. Victorien San Marcos Vendora Slert Fant Han R. Ain

Wrestling card lines up rough bout previews in Texas

Palmer Vance trains for a three fall match with Tony Bernardi while Promoter Hammonds gears up the card. George Poulton faces Bastanle Singh in a Kentucks Greek slip prey match. Cy Fox meets Jed Lindsay in a one fall clash marking Fox’s return from Montana. Rob Tey challenges Bazania Singh and Jack Pierce showcases in a Colorado middleweight bout.

Palmer Vance Tony Bernardi Tacomat Hammonds Henifical George Poulton Kentucks Bastanle Singh Jed" Lindsay Shreveport Terror Fox Bait Bazania Singh Jack Pierce Colorado Hoy

Golf business men foresees new kind of executive

Dr. Fred Clark of Northwestern University told the United Furniture Industry at its first annual meeting in Chicago that the golfing businessman era is ending. He predicts the rise of more modern executives who eschew excess and focus on efficiency. The event highlighted trends in the furniture trade and management practices.

Chicago Son Thad 1 Gulf Fred TE. Clark Northwestern University Evanston United Furniture Industry

Bristow New Coach at Big Spring High School

Obie Bristow elected head football coach of Big Spring High School at a meeting last night in San Angelo. He succeeds Bill Stevens who resigned. Bristow, a former University of Oklahoma quarterback, was the school’s leading candidate after a three letter year at Oklahoma.

Obie Bristow Big Spring High Dig Spring Texas Jan Taddie Bristow San Angelo University of Oklahoma Sng Big Spritz Bill Stevens Oklahoma

Crestholme Quintet Leads Intermediates

Crestholme Presbyterians topped the Intermediate Sunday Achon basket event. The article notes a high attendance and mentions a secret marriage last September of Timothy Magnihan and Mintel Roach linked to Notre Gamr, Tawlinn.

Crestholme Ei Moyniaan Marthed Hawlens Wyo Tau Motel Timothyy Magnihan Fond Lhis Notre Gamr Mise Mintel Roach Tawlinn Xeloul

Palace theater gift night at Friday 3:30

The Launce theater hosts a weekly gift night every Friday at 3:30 offering foods, clothes, flowers and novelties. In connection with the event the theater will award a twin body to a lucky attendee. Other articles are on display in the lobby.

Launce Theater

Rites Set for H W Hamilton

Funeral services will be held Thursday for Harry Whilton Hamilton 63 who died suddenly Tuesday at the Guning hotel under the auspices of Pilgrim chapter Home Grove of the Scottish Rite bodies. The ceremony will be conducted at Porter Loring mortuary with interment in Mission Park. A native of Pittsburgh Pa but resident here for 24 years he was a member of several Rite bodies including Knight Templar. Surviving him are his widow Floy Aiiniston two sons Harry B D Hamilton and Tack G Hamilton and a daughter Miss Yana Hamilton all of San Antonio and two sisters Mrs S B Town of Pittsburgh and Mrs Ethel Muckey of Philadelphia.

Puneral Faery Whilten Hamiton Guning Hotel Hote Groix Porter Loring Being & Wight Court of Lanor Tle Nin New Mexico Knight ‘Fempler Bla Floy Aiiniston Harry BD Tack GC. Hamilton Mise Yana Hamilton San Antonio Pittsburgh Ethel Muckey Philadelphia

Classes Resumed at Lady of Lake after holidays

The article notes classes at Lady of Lake resumed for the last part of the first term, with term dates set and staff returning from holiday conventions. Sisters Bi Pia and Frances Clore attended the National Library association meeting in Chicago, while M. Amnabilly and Tielen Mars returned from St. Louis after a National Association of Music Teachers convention.

Statonta Durardy Les Monday Fong Bi Pia Frances Clore National Library Association Chicago M. Amnabilly Tielen Mars Finck St. Louis National Association of Music Teachers

Man Sees Theft From Car While Eating Nearby

HH Real of 124 Hanson Avenue watched a man steal groceries from his car on South Liedu Street while he ate a hamburger. Arnulfo Mares was jailed after a judge found him guilty of theft. groceries were not recovered.

Liedu Street Hanson Avenue Arnulfo Mares Mares A. J. Matlock S. Marey Puitts

Rev Hill Speaker at Lions Meeting

The Her. D. B. Hill, pastor of the First Teabherian Church, was the speaker and guest of honor at a Lions club meeting. Meemat Ti. Deha presided and the Tiurham, the "juvenile old-timers," entertained. Positions Wanted ads in Light Classified guide you to workers of various descriptions.

Rev. Hill Lions Meeting Her. D. B. Hill Woines Lions Club Meemat Ti. Deha Tiurham

Hauss­er Targeted in Stock Theft Crackdown

Sheriff Albert Haussee announces two deputies will focus exclusively on livestock and chicken theft. The officers, unnamed, will maintain constant contact with ranchers across the Southwest to curb rising crime in the region.

Albert Haussee Weilnesitas

Local Red Cross Aid Gains Over Last Year

In December 1939 the local Red Cross chapter reports a substantial rise in aid work versus 1929. Total service activities reached 403 cites, more than doubling the prior November figures, with 314 relief cases the largest group. Chapter officials credit expanded personal relief and records work for veterans, along with more aid for ex servicemen with failing health.

Red Cross Todress Albert O. Tonsley Wedarsing Muservice Hensley

Mayor Rejects Request for Museum Funds

A request for funds to buy historian furniture and objects for the Wile Memorial Museum was denied by Mayor OG. Mr. Chambers granted an overdraft of 404 dollars for museum expenses but advised limiting spending until the next budget period. The request originated from Willan Capneca, president of the museum board.

Chambers Willan Capneca Museume Boar Migor Chambers

Notary Opens Aid for War Veterans at City Hall

Notary Marron announces at the Liphs that Beran Mailermann will take 390 acknowledgments for veterans applying for bonuses. The move aims to assist 350 seekers of the bonus, with the city hall acting as the processing site.

Manias Beran Mailermann Notary Guille Marron Liphs

Government speakeasy raid targets 221% Twenty-second Street

In Washington DC a dimly lit room at 221% Twenty-second Street was described as a government-omnril speakeasy. Shattenbog of Congress, Representative finthicum, 2 Marsinni, and others faced charges for operating the venue and using it to trap policemen.

U.S. Wasiington D. C VPA Tnet Twenty

Denatured Alcohol Claims Two Local Lives

In Broseville Iowa two men died today in a formal hospital from effects of denatured alcohol. The incident highlights dangers of improper alcohol use and the need for safer handling and regulation.

Sidney Blackmer to Star in Its a Wise Child

The article reports Sidney Blackmer nearing a lead role in Its a Wise Child, with studio shifts noted and timelines around production and casting. It mentions Blackmer visiting New York with Lenore Ulric, highlights competition for roles, and references other cast and crew connected to the Fox company and future projects.

Sidney Blackmer

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