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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1931

Page

9

Southwestern conference strongest after Notre Dame upset claim

A Kerrville high school coach questions if the Southwest Conference is strongest after Notre Dame and SMU wins. The writer cites Notre Dame beating SMU and other top teams, wonders about rival claims, and notes boxing gossip about Schmeling and Stribling.

Leiler Tonn H. A. NcDonald Kerrville 3Tac Wli Utroapest Toothill Amierica Notre Dame Weat Coast Mant Missouri Valley Shen Terpy Old & W Tecownuiveraily Harvard Munary Koy Stafford Elkioxs Bobn Ehiard Barry Wood

Kelly Field Basketball clashes near top standings

Kelly Field Basketball maintains top position as Morty-first squad loses 44 to 20. In a second game Thirty-ninth Squadron defeats Portleth Squadron 4 to 23. Thursday and Friday schedule shows Fortieth, Thirty-ninth, and Fortieth squadrons competing with lineups listed for Porty-fest, Mack, Strand, and other players.

Bealing Kelly Field Siftyeight Euadron Porty-fest Equatron Gheisty Mack Strand Renter Reyer and Son Gugeds Marsden Ans Kramer Copelin Armentrit Jozian Xuneda Thomne Mel Conlh Itugill Alexander Hirock Boyd Mann Dow Eh Ter Clark HY Maurer Ge An Wil Denil Coysten Warde Binke Ceniers Marshall C2

Harlingen High Enters Class A Meet

Harlingen High School moves into Class A competition after the school board voted last night to apply for entrance in the state scholastic athletic association. The Cardinals, champions in regional football, face strong competition as they join District 8 in the Sen-Antonis area, amid sustained calls for new rivalry dates after years of long schedules.

Hatilingen Texas Werlingenl Actwol Harlingen High School Iiss Literscholastie Noazue Meetingen Cardinals Wort Acthar Rolston Martingen Sen - Antonis

Stribling Seeks Ring Return in Summer Heavyweight Plan

In New York, January 8, a crowded silence surrounded W T Young Stribling and manager Dal Stetbling as talks centered on who will fight for the heavyweight crown and where. Schmeling’s move toward New York sparked a potential Stribling Sharkey bout at Madison Square Garden, with Lewis and Jacobs weighing options to avoid conflicts. Plans include possible Chicago venue to stage Stribling Schmeling or a Garden defense while negotiations with Getz and Hinteen Chicago sports interests shape a title campaign.

Alex Hsebmeling Kearswalxdt New York Boxing Commission Hha Marie Aa Nice Avouth William Lawrence Stribling Aa New York Shothey Max Germany Lille Hoxton Maxie Ald Chicago Fixie Finn Gol Ured Ebecyy New York Mocile Tovey Young Stribling Dal! Stetbling Steiblingn Nhat Schmeling Median Square Garden State Athletic Comeniasi Kettle Hexinf Association Flin Manton Square Garden Corporation Hells Tele Akane George Getz Almthimy Corporation

German Opinion Sides With Sharkey In Ring War

The piece argues for Max Schmeling over Jack Sharkey in a heavyweight title dispute. It notes the New York boxing commission involvement and possible actions by Schmeling's camp. The text mentions support for a promised revenge bout and hints at political and national tensions surrounding boxing politics.

Jack Sharkey Rex Lee Beuluin Jon Germany Ang Circlen Tang Max Senmowhi New York Boxing Commission Maxie Tack Young Stelbling Vintit Sharkey Schmeling Ubu New York Volone

Club Golfers Finish Round in Negrey Cup Tournament

Round results from the Negrey Cup gulf tourney at San Antony Counter show club golfers in action. Capt. A Crawford defeated Kellany Swener, medaller Rueheut Can and others, with several matches going to the final holes. Notable outcomes include K A Hogers over Col Cobnen, Joho daite beating Berle, Tea Sibley edging UH Leistel, and Mueller defeating Madison. The event featured many close contests and eliminations across a crowded field.

San Antony Links Westneaday A. Crawford Kellany Swener Ees Rueheut Can Gronkhile Agul Isis Bred Pelibou J Waller Wate Edward Molin Jiew K. A. Hogers Colonel Cobnen Joho Daite Berle Tea Sibley Leistel A.W. Wert Col Mt. Hardy G. Cate Toa Willians Thornton W. Ey Love Hia Ronten R.G Scott Amil Mueller

Bernardini to Rough It Up in Vance Match

Promoter announces Bernardini plans a rough and tumble approach in the Friday night arena bout against Vance at Hesbhoven Hall. The San Antonio crowd has followed him this month as he vows revenge for recent penalties handed by Vance officiating. The card also features Poulos versus Singh and a one fall event between Lind and Fox among other bouts.

Tour Chardi Ansious Vance Bernardt Mimer Guthrie Brenachi Guthrie Agasnot Cyclone Fox Talat Fireman Rod Lindis Shreveport Rob Roy Amarilla Middleweiss Bohanti Singh Fuk Gheisty Pierce Colorado Trappler Woy Anderson Hoewig Aelzona New Orleans

Record catch landed by coast fishermen

An Arkansas coast fishing party near North Reach reeled in a remarkable haul of 224 fish, averaging about 10 pounds each, with 223 redfish and one trot. Rufus Feund, John Allister, and partners reported the catch, noting the run is unusually strong for the season and ahead of normal arasen activity.

Anansas Esas Jan Rufus Feundrott John Allister Hrach Cribson Veterag- Fiabermay

Cousin of John L. Fighter Dead in Kansas News

A troubled obituary notes the death of a 54 year old fighter linked as cousin to John Sullivan. Born on Newportline Island in Alaska, he had ties to Kansas sports circles. The report also mentions University of Kansas figures Vick Hale Forrest Cox and a coaching staff controversy surrounding Wayisan's final game. The text is garbled and incomplete.

John L Omata Tan Frank Jy Wells John Sullivan Ele Newportline Island Kansas Hurt Gawrence Karan Barvest C Phey7 Alien Ath- Teli University of Kansan Denver Vick Hale Forrest Cox Wayisan University of Cornrail Allen Neil Tate Nix Kementer

Five Title Contenders in Southwest Conference Race

Arkansas, Texas, SMU, Rice, and Baylor lead a tight field for the Southwest Conference title as 1930s college basketball opens. Arkansas seeks a sixth crown, Texas long favored, with key players Holt and Milan shaping the Quakers for a tough season start.

Texas Arkansas Gayle Talbot JR Crewe Soars Arkanoma Terns Agfier Reem Tuxan Chetetian Southern Methodist Rice Bazlor Walle Arkansas Wilyerltica Atarte Verms Cheletian Utr Ms Bimico Om Weat Arkenesg St Austin St Wort Worth Daline Iefure Grelx Toville Gosch Pug Austin Longhorns Iat Mouthern Boyy Mustangs Serineight Chen Fred Walker Changlnis Elkins OF A. Stars Jimaig Fomby Wyitl Bead Env Laylor Wilson Bil Art Renvon Wyatt Taylor Mis Keim Gumre Elkins Laghir Ini Yomby Arkmank Teil Sayy Din Dpickren Fele Gil

McMurry and Baker Play This Weekend

McMurry College Indians set to meet Daniel Baker at Brownwood this weekend in a Western Division basketball series. The schedule opens the regional championship buildup with Stephen F. Austin and Sam Houston Teachers colleges starting next Monday.

Abilens McMurry College Indias Daniel Baker Brownwood Weateen Manilay Stephen PF. Austin Sam Horaton

Lady Owner to Doll Up Tulsa's Baseball Park

Mrs. Thomas Lustile St. Thomas, a new Tulsa baseball club owner and president, plans upgrades to the Tulsa baseball park. She will keep a discreet box at games, appoint a team manager, and push for a clean uniform look and comfortable surroundings as she aims for the club to rise in the league.

Tulsa Meath Ubla Bigan Woona Lustile St. Thomas Tucsday St. Touln Browns Culsa Thomas Mre Thamar Howard Lindimere Tagebar Tulsa Ciniehed Seventy Pines

Southern Association cleared of storm clouds over franchise talks

Nashville reports say Gyrd Douglas and Hamilton, principals in the Mobile club, reached an agreement to transfer control of the franchise. Knoxville councilman N. Savitheon planned to attend the directors meeting to bid for the franchise as negotiations stretched past the time limit. A deal on the Flight Rock field lease in Knoxville was also settled with a lease renewal securing the field.

Nashville Gyrd Douglas Ntumey Ait Intermeique Club Douglas Wmdton Stovglas Hamiltas Walter Hamilton Knoxville Iirobalte N. Savitheon Flite Rock Twa Uril Ravesnavizh

Karnes City vs Eagles basketball clash in San Antonio

Karnes City High travels to San Antonio for a basketball game against the Brackenridge Eagles. Nizon Windy leads his team with standout play as the Eagles notch a 47 to 25 score.

Kates City High Achoal San Antonio Eagles Brackenidge Court Nizon Windi

Dempsey to Skip Los Angeles Texas Tour

Towering heavyweight champion will miss Los Angeles dates as he plans appearances in Texas cities. Promoter Ralph Tammonis says Dempsey may tour Fort Worth and Dallas after a Galveston stop. Officials cite arena size and gate potential as key factors in deciding future engagements.

Teras Galveston Fort Worth Dallas Tlalph Tammonis Gall Dempsey Pure

Rain Makes Hard Golf Day at Los S Whitewater Open

In wet conditions at Los Angeles sixth annual open, 93 players endured rain and 34 holes to reach the final rounds. Notable scorers include Denoy Shute who won $2500 last year, and entrants like MacDonald Smith and Harry Cooper returning for another bid. Eighteen more holes lead into Sunday’s 36 hole final with contenders such as Tommy Asmour and Walter Hagen among the hopefuls.

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Eleventh Group Beats Squadron in Army X.M.C.A. Match

Eleventh School group edged Squadron 12 in a Wednesday Army X.M.C.A. lineups faceoff. Selections included Volter, Rewilio Ud, Decuir, Powell, Young for Eleventh with Henes, Meche, Taylor, Upeck, Corrington for Twelfth. Whurt and Waod led Eleventh's attack.

Aray X. M.C. A Volter Wilio Ud Fornacia Decuir Powell Young Sands Saba Eleerath— Whurt Waod

Women Golfers Open Willow Springs Contest Friday

Women golfers tee off at Willow Springs Friday at 10 for the San Antonio Women’s Association first 1081 kanvian tournament. The event starts with Breryabee 19 leading to San Antonio Country Club where Bra. [Ro 1, Reoham posted a 78].

Willow Springs San Antonio Bra Reoham

White Sox Cut Down Before 8 A M

Chicago White Sox pruning wagon has opened. Secretary Garey Grebber has a transfer of Bailey Barnes and Lowell Douglane to the Atlanta club of the Southern Westoristton to complete the seal. Luke appllag Grabinee sul no access beegege TM. Manager Donte Bus would work out more youngsters before the squad leaves for San Antonio. Tari ns Tinunen wot obtained fee trade which gent Owlnder Dara Harris to Woahligton while Osia pitched for the Carado Ark club of the Cotton States league.

Onicago White Sox Wacon Garey Grebber Baile Hed Barnes Oulfleler Wahehingtey Lowell Douglane Mieber Donte Bus San Antonio Terns Tinunen Dara Harris Woahligton Osia Carado Ark

Crew Classic to Draw Nine Intercollegiate Rowing Event

The 1930 intercollegiate rowing championship likely features a four mile trial with standout rower Jane Cornwell of California anticipated to win. Invitations will soon be sent to Washington, New York, and Massachusetts schools by the Intercollegiate Rowing Association board. The annual meeting, announced by Chairman Maxwell Stevenson of Colgate, will be held January 22 to set the date for the regatta, probably on the Hudson near New York on a Thursday in late June.

Xoge Vougtkenpaie Cornwell University California Washington Wikewasln Masune Bhutly Atewards Intercollegiate Towing Association Cor Lwebin Cornell Pennaylvenia Sura United States St. Louis New York Pennsylvania

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